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[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
Appreciate the pics and info.

Mine has shipped..base on the expected delivery (8/29), it's loaded on a pack-mule and making it's way from the west coast to the east coast. :(

I have a $nugg case for my N7-2012, which I live very much... kinda hoping I'll be happy enough with the Poetic to save the $$.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] SSMI:
How does the stand functionality work? Is it stable?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] bso44:
Here's a video review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRGBopyki4o

One thing I don't like is that it doesn't have a magnet that attaches to secure the stand mode when you fold it like the Moko does.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] aiiee:
I don't like the way the stand works.You have to bend the cover into a tight triangle to use the stand feature. It's not very stable and I can't imagine the cover staying flat after it's bent in thirds over and over. Thumbs down for me.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] crystalstylez:
Thats weird because my magnet works. Not super strong but it holds it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] crystalstylez:
One more
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] detonation:
Got mine today, very nice case for the price. Fits perfect and the magnet holds well (stronger than I'd expect actually). My only complaint is that the inner felt lining smells awful...like a mix between a sharpie marker and seafood. I'm sure it will go away in a few days once it airs out though. Wireless charging works still with the Samsung S4 pad.

Still can't decide if I want to use this one or a TPU case though. Had a generic TPU case on my original N7 and I liked the fact that it left no part of the body exposed. This one leaves the top and bottom edges somewhat exposed, especially if the flap is off. I have a screen protector so I don't need the flap for scratch protection, though the auto wake/lock is nice.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] macaumen:
I will choose the poetic because of the stand :cowboy:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] ocostich:
I really like this case, but the magnetic on/off function is unreliable. You can't count on it to do what it's supposed to, especially turn on when opened. Poetic is replacing it. They claim it's fault in mine, not a generic issue. Here's hoping they are right.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
Mine it a bit hit and miss to turn on from opening the cover (~2/3 of the time). For $6 I guess I can close and re-open when needed.

I'm used to a bulkier Snugg case on my 2012 N7. I think they are rather outrageously priced.. but I have to say I liked using it.

For $6, I will praise this case and say it is very slim/minimalist and seems to fit well. The recesses for the button access is also well done.

As others have mentioned, it could be a tad more secure in the "stand" positions.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] tsupersonic:
LOL, I couldn't smell the poetic lining. I put it to my nose, and wow, you're right. It smells awful - much like seafood!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] crystalstylez:
To everyone having the magnet issue, I would contact poetic for a replacement. Generally they are good with it. Every case I have so far works with sleep and wake flawlessly. (Both nexus 7 2013's)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Itchiee:
Ahhhh that fresh assembly line smell...I usually air them outside for a few hours after arrival.

Anyway, thanks for the pics and reviews! I'm still waiting for mine to arrive from Amazon. :cowboy:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] hyperxguy:
Magnet waking up issue

Received yesterday. It's great, except the magnet which can't reliably waking up the device.

I've filled out the CustomerService form last night, but haven't heard anything back yet.

Did anybody get a RMA on the way ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] luckywabbit:
When I flip the cover to the back, sometimes the magnet will shut off the display if I press firmly or just holding it. Maybe they made thee magnet too strong. I'd rather not have the switch if its going to keep doing that.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Mine has a magnet and it works great

>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] shinkinrui:
Oh man, now I'm anxious. I hope mine has the magnet for the stand when it gets here ... I ordered a little late, so mine will probably ship on the 23rd
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] macaumen:
I am waiting for mine to be shipped on 23rd also :highfive:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] hyperxguy:
It's not actually a Poetic problem (waking up the Tab)!!!?

I had the problem with waking up the tablet via the magnet.

Someone (in another post) mentioned it works if wifi is on ... holy crap ...it does fix the problem.

So far, it doesn't fail at all (while it almost never work before).

Just have the wifi setting on (works even if you the wifi set to turn off when screen is out).

So it's not a Poetic problem.

Now I have to cancel my RMA request and apologize with a good review on Amazon.com
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
I have Wifi set off when screen is off. Still have problems.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
After a few days of use I can say that this is a great case. My only issue with it is it holds the n7 almost to well. When I took the tablet out of the case it started pulling the back of my n7 off. I found out that if I start and a certain corner that it will come off much easier.

>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] nexusisneecesary:
Yay,my case is almost here,can't wait.

sent through space time.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] hyperxguy:
Sorry. It just doesn't work if wifi is off. So if wifi goes to sleep then it will have problem waking up.

Anyway, at least I know it's not Poetic problem but somewhere in Qualcomm wireless logic (maybe ?).

Hopefully, the kernel-developers will improve that (I saw kernel with ability to mess with magnet on/off).
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
My Wifi is the Advanced Wifi setting "Keep Wifi on during Sleep" : Never.

My tablet wakes up ~2/3 of the time based on the magnets. I think it fails MORE when the tablet has been off for a while.. so maybe closing and reclosing after Wifi has woken up (and not totally gone back to sleep) is the issue.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] fizmixa:
received today. can confirm it does have a seafood/fishy smell :eek:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mayurolla:
Mine came in today. Quality is good and magnet works fine with WiFi on or off.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Same here wifi makes no difference at all it works great either way

>^.^< sent from meow n7 v2
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] aiiee:
I'm liking mine better after a few days. Still will only stand on it's own on a flat surface, not so good on the bed when I'm trying to watch TV.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mayurolla:
This was no different on the original N7 with this case. You need a sturdy surface or else it just topples over.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] MoNsTeReNeRgY22:
Got mine in today, and love it except for my Auto Wake / Sleep Function doesn't seem to work. Emailed the seller on Amazon and they said they will send me a replacement unit. I hope the next one works better.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] openwheelracing:
Got mine today and works perfectly. Recommended
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] cheesemaker99:
Try to connect the wifi, then it should wake up fine. At least for my experience.

---------- Post added 22nd August 2013 at 12:03 AM ---------- Previous post was 21st August 2013 at 11:51 PM ----------

Once you connect the wifi, the sleep / wake function should work perfectly. Usually problem with can't wake up the machine is because you have not connected the wifi successfully.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
My N7 2013 is set up exactly like my N7 2012. Waking via magnet works perfectly on my N7 2012.

Waking per magnet _should_ have nothing to do with Wifi.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] MoNsTeReNeRgY22:
I am connected to wifi and also have another case I bought where the auto sleep/wake function works perfectly fine. Thats why I am thinking its a faulty case.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] sohancool:
Nice..cant went to get mine. BTW, the wallpaper, breaking bad ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
Based on a question someone else asked in another thread, I tried an experiment (twice).

If you think your cover isn't working....

Open the cover after a sleep period... and WAIT 15 seconds. (resist that urge to close the cover and try again.. come on.. it's just 15 seconds)

My N7 turned on both times after ~ 9 seconds.

So there appears to be a big delay from cover open to screen on.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] gottifour:
Thanks for all of the pictures and videos in this thread, I have one on the way. Does anybody know if there is an origami case in this form factor? I've seen the folio style but I'm coming from an iPad 2 with an overpriced Pong research case and it has the origami style cover.

Thanks again.

Sent from my Nexus Commodore 64
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] The Holocron:
Mine supposedly just shipped and I relieved the following email from the supplier:

So, it would seem like there is a known issue with this...however, I would disagree with their assertion that it is not an issue with the case. While I have not tested this case yet myself--waiting for it to arrive since it just shipped--my rooCase sleep-wake function works perfectly if wifi is on or off. Granted, the rooCase has it's own issues...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Crazy cause my case works even with wifi off :what:

>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] sfreemanoh:
I have this case also, as well as the Moko. My main issue with the 2012 N7 poetic slimline case was that after time it didn't stay in stand "mode" that well. Since I read in bed, it was occasionally slipping out of stand mode, which was getting annoying. It was doing the same thing on my desk at work, so it wasn't just because of the unevenness of the bed. Hopefully the new model will work better!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] MoNsTeReNeRgY22:
Exactly, my rooCase works just fine for the auto on/off function as well.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] WilliamG:
Got my Poetic case in today for the 2013 Nexus 7. Works great. Sleep/awake works perfectly (so far). And when I flap the cover around the back, no matter how hard I press, it does not put the Nexus 7 to sleep. Fits perfectly, too.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] gottifour:
I also received mine today and the sleep/wake functions properly. Now if the unrelated flickering issue was fixed I'd be all set.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Solutions Etcetera:
Received mine yesterday - along with the same disclaimer email. Have to say I am pretty pleased with it... much better than the the one I ordered from them for my Nexus 4 (which was a disaster). Fits well, magnets work with or without wifi on.

My only complaint is it is a little tough to open due to the front cover being so thin and the magnets being rather strong. It is much easier to separate the cover by grabbing from the top right or bottom right than from the right side edge. A minor annoyance on an otherwise nice case.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Philaphlous:
Gosh, freaking slow on my order...ordered it the 7th and it still hasn't shipped yet...bummed. This naked nexus 7 needs a cover for my work...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] shinkinrui:
Really? I ordered on the 11th and mine shipped yesterday. Black Poetic Slimline through amazon seller Smart Shop Online, right? Might wanna email and ***** 'em out :P
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] WilliamG:
I noticed the same thing. There's also a slight creak to the case if you move it around near the magnets. Also, if I could improve things, I'd make the magnets coated black. The silver is a little... glaring.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
OK so I spoke to soon. Mine is sporadic how it works but WiFi doesn't have any weight on its behavior. I've noticed if the tablet is off longer than 10 minutes it seems to work the least when I wake it up then. Still my favorite case so far though. I agree with the above user that the magnets should have been black.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] ptesmoke:
plastidip!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] hyperxguy:
You're right. It will eventually wake up ... but mine takes a full 30sec.

Something is wrong with the SW here. I wouldn't blame the case.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] chumpysv:
Got mine today with the disclaimer email... But have to say the sharp edges of the case are throwing me off... Functionally, the unit is perfect. No issues withe the sleep/wake magnets, but the case quality is concerning. For the price I can't complain, but my different style Moko for the same price seems to have a higher quality. Honestly, a little disappointed.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
So I've noticed that only this case has the issues with the magnetic waking. I have 2 other cases that it works perfectly fine 100% of the time.

>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Andy2002a:
You're god damn right http://stuffpoint.com/breaking-bad/image/79454-breaking-bad-breaking-bad.jpg
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] wanfeilwong:
Just got mine recently and have no sleep/wake problems. I do have an issue where it doesn't recognize touches sometimes when its on a table. I think it has something to do with it not being properly grounded since the case insulates it more? Just speculating because it works well when I'm holding it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] drsky125:
The first case I received had a problem with the wake/sleep function (not working regardless of wifi status). The replacement I received yesterday has zero issue. I'm glad the wake/sleep problem was not tablet-related. The bottom line is that, while there might be an issue with the tablet standby mode or wifi status on delaying wakeup, there is also a batch of those Poetic cases that are defective. I believe my first unit did not even include magnets to achieve the wake/sleep function. If you have this case and the wake/sleep function works intermittently or not at all, my advice to to request a replacement.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
I have a replacement coming as well. What I object to is that they requested I return the 1st case, at MY expense. This is the last Poetic product I'll be ordering.

While there may be bad cases, the delay to wake from opening the cover is most certainly a FW issue, demonstrated by the fact that you can work-around it for now by enabling Bluetooth (very little power consumption vs. leaving WiFi enabled).
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] drsky125:
I did not have to pay for shipping. They emailed me a prepaid return label.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dkb218:
Really? You may want to contact the seller. Ordered mine on the 23rd and it's being delivered today.

Out for Delivery

August 28, 2013, 9:48 am

BROOKLYN, NY 11236

Scheduled Delivery Day:

August 28, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94188

Electronic Shipping Info Received

August 23, 2013
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
lucky you. I even emailed them back asking for a label..... crickets.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] slidez:
Anyone else having a loose fit on the right side of the case? Especially in the middle if Im holding it with my right hand it will creak and slide off the tablet slightly, the corners still hold up fine though.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
No mines actually a overly tight fit if anything. It pulls off the back of my n7 if I'm not careful when I take it off. I also have a moko ultra slim case which looks very similar to the slimeline but it has a better fit. I still prefer the build of the poetic over the moko though it just feels more premium.

Edit: After using the moko ultra slim I very much prefer the poetic. It just feels so much better and looks better.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
+1... mine couldn't fit any tighter.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Lookatthemonkeys:
Got mine today. Very happy with it seeing how cheap it was. I ended up painting the silver magnets on the front black with a sharpie because the silver magnets looked odd to me with all the black.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Ignite023:
Don't like how the cover doesn't lat flat if you use the stand function often...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] :
Got mine also. I have one on my original N7. I realy like it. It had a tiny bit of play in the top part of the button side, made it squeek when pressed and I fixed that with a layer of electric tape on the inside.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Matrix_19:
I got the case today...

I love it.

the wake/sleep function is working well....

however I did the test with the wifi off... and I have the same issue as everyone, it doesn't work all the time

It doesn't bother me since my Wifi is always on...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] punjabiest:
Putting a pice of paper along the right side fixed the creaking issue in the middle. Here is a picture...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] punjabiest:
I like the way this case covers the side buttons and bottom....
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] slidez:
I asked Smart shop for a replacement and they are sending me one, hopefully it was just a bad batch.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] punjabiest:
Let me know if the replacement fixes the issue. If it does, I will do a replacement as well.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] chumpysv:
I'd be interested as well since I also have a noticeable creak...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] no_cannabis:
Has anyone figured out how to fix the magnet issue? When you flip the cover all the way back, it just keeps locking the tablet, which makes it impossible to use in this position.

I'm so disappointed with the quality of this case. I have Poetic cases for my old N7, and my Note 10.1, and couldn't say a bad word about them. But this one doesn't feet precisely, leaving a noticeable gap on the right, and the magnet on top of that screws with you all the time. Bad choice on my books.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I think you got a defective one. Mine has neither one of those issues

>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
I have a Snugg case which has the same problem.. so bad that it is unusable (they are sending a replacement).

I had not seen the problem with the Poetic case.. but I am now able to make it happen, but only with some effort... basically you have to open the cover, flip to the rear, and scoot it around a bit using the free play in the "spine" to move the cover left/right. Short version is that I can *make* it happen, but I don't think it would be a frequent problem with my Poetic case.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] :
Just tried that with mine and it didn't lock, could have to do with the magnet strenght. I tried using a notice board magnet and ran it against the back of the case and it did turned it off. I put a paper clip about the thickness of the case, on against the cover magnet and close the case and it failed to turn it off. So my unscientific conclusion is it all depends on the magnet strenght.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
absolutely.... I have no idea where (ie. how deep) the sensor is... but the 2013 N7 is ~2mm thinner than the previous N7... and magnetic strength is 1/cube-of-the-distance... so it the sensor were in the middle... ie. call it 4mm inside.. and the cover adds ~2mm... then

1/6^3 = 1/216 for the new N7

if the previous N7 was 10mm.. again sensor in the middle, same cover thickness... then it would be

1/7^3 = 1/343

so that means the same same magnet would have a relative strength of 1.58x on the new N7 vs. the old one.

again.. disclaimer, I am making all of these #'s up.. .purely for the sake of discussion.. they are totally unencumbered by facts.

but hopefully this illustrates that every single mm makes a difference. (and hopefully I didn't botch the math)

so now the questions are how deep is the sensor vs. are the case makers using magnets of appropriate strength (one would think they might get some suggested values from Asus), and/or is any of this controllable/fixable/work-around-able via SW.

As the tablets get thinner (which most of think is a good thing), I guess this becomes a tougher problem to solve.

Exposing my ignorance here... other than adding more gap (distance) between the cover on the rear and the sensor.. is there any thin material good for magnetic shielding? (could apply at the rear behind the sensor...)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] no_cannabis:
I already reported the issue to my Amazon seller. The difficulty in my case is international shipping. It's a substantial extra to the price tag, so I wonder if the seller will be very reluctant to ship a replacement. From Poetic's emails quoted earlier in this thread this is clearly the issue with the case.

I guess a tin foil might work as a shield, but it will probably also kill the wireless charging ability.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
you can try paper as well.. ie. maybe you'll find that just adding an extra mm or two will be enough to diminish the magnetic strength.

And/or put something along the REAR of the case, to keep the front cover further away when it's folder behind.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] kayone73:
Got my slimline case, quality is great, i think even better than the Poetic case for my 1st gen case. And my magnets work the way they should.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Qbfinest83:
I am having that problem. I contacted the company about returning the item and waiting for their response.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Philaphlous:
I'm loving this case. I'm away on labor day weekend and using my tablet where ever I go. Its simply an awesome case. Very easy to carry around, super light, and definitely slim. The only thing I know that's going to be an issue is longevity of this case. The 'leather' is most likely just expanded glued foam on the case and ur fingernails can scratch the leather right off. So I expect it to start fraying sometime in the future. I may have to spray or paint the case with something so it doesn't just fall apart...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] harajyuks:
This is a great case, I'm looking for one for my note 2 and 10.1 now!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dkb218:
Check this out! Poetic is replacing free all Poetic Slimline case for the N7:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432316
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] azelaya:
I just ordered mine today through amazon because they had it priced down to $9.95 with prime. I wonder which one they will be sending out now.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rumaki:
I ordered on today from Amazon with Prime for $5.95. I'll post which one I get.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] punjabiest:
Did you receive the replacement? And is it any better? Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] slidez:
I received it yesterday, the grip is still looser than I wanted but its a tad better than the original. They didn't send me a return label so Ill have to get them to send me one.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] no_cannabis:
For your 10.1 I strongly recommend StrapBack - it's simply awesome! Leather outside, reinforced protection inside.

---------- Post added at 10:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:03 AM ----------

They sent me a replacement, and let keep the defective one. I'll let you know how the replacement behaves.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Ravynmagi:
I just got my case yesterday from Amazon and it was one of the defective ones that shut off my screen when I fold the cover over. So I emailed Poetic about the issue. They asked me to send pictures of the problem... WTF?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zim2dive:
well it is easy enough to take a video.. but per others they have already acknowledged that problem so you'd think they would not bother asking.. ... however I did not get one of their emails promising a new case even tho I was an original customer, so I don't know exactly how do-the-right-thing they are really going to be on this.

For the N4, they had a chronic issue of case-separation, and for that they always asks for a pic (made more sense there) and would then readily send a replacement.