[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Accessories] mrgizmoe:
Hey Z3TC owners! I recently picked up the Official Sony case for my Z3TC on amazon so I thought I'd do a detailed review due to the lack of them on the web. This is more of a first impressions. Type review.

Originally I purchased I purchased the IVSO case (click for link) from amazon but the Black color was not eligible for Amazon prime and Its been like 2 weeks and I still have not received the case! Hopefully it will arrive over the next couple days. I will post a review for that case when it does come. Of course 3 days later that case was eligible from Prime and they had stock in US warehouses

Yesterday while updating my amazon wish list for the holidays i noticed the SCR28 was available on prime from This vendor with free overnight shipping!! I snagged it quickly as there were only 6 available. *edit* this item is no longer available on prime :(

Here are my initial thoughts on this case:

1. The case has a Very slim profile. It is a Leathery yet soft-to-touch material. It is a much higher quality than the universal 8" flip cases available at best buy and local stores. The tablet is held in place by a plastic frame which fits the tablet very snug and has cut outs for all ports and buttons. In fact, the Frame was so snug it was kinda hard to snap the tablet back out. I also use a tempered glass (0.3mm) screen protector and it works fine with it.

2. The Inside of the flap is made out of a Textured Rubberized material(images D1). There is a small grove in the front flap that is the size of the tablet. When you put the tablet into the Standing position into that groove the tablet stands at 120. (See image B1 & B2) This case is also compatible with Sony magnetic chargers/docks (image C1)

There are 2 reasons why this textured material is nice

-It makes it so that you can position your tablet at other angles and it still maintains a good enough grip for your tablet not to slide around.

-When you fold the flap back it offers extra grip on your tablet so that your not holding on to the smooth leather part or slippery metal part of your tablet.]

This is one of my favorite features.

Unfortunately when folded all the way back it does cover the camera cutout. However the case folds all the way around where you don't necessarily have to leave the flap hanging down. (See image A1 & A2)

3. Theres no strap or magnet to keep the cover down but when i set it on a table it pretty much stays closed all the way and doesn't open on its on. Also the smart open/close feature is a welcomed addition to the case.

Summary

Overall The build quality is very nice and compliments the design language of this device very well. (some people may argue that at $40 USD it should be much nicer, but from whats available I think its very well built) We will see how this holds up to the generic one I Will be recieving. It is a very functional case that adds little bulk to it. However, if you are looking for something more "protective" this is probably not the case for you.

Roll over images for Image Number :good:

[IMG="A1"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/mrgizmoe/DSC_0139_zps4f748d69.jpg[/IMG][IMG="A2"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/mrgizmoe/DSC_0138_zps60d9bc9f.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="B1"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/mrgizmoe/DSC_0136_zps89d9b613.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="B2"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/mrgizmoe/DSC_0137_zps81a39d30.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="C1"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/mrgizmoe/DSC_0135_zps9d882f97.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="D1 Rubberized texture"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/mrgizmoe/DSC_01342_zpsecee4ba4.jpg[/IMG]

Other misc. Photos

[IMG="Closed Backside"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/mrgizmoe/DSC_01332_zpsc4587456.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Closed Front"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/mrgizmoe/DSC_0132_zpseeffe132.jpg[/IMG]

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