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[Galaxy Tab Accessories] knightnz:
Other than the different colours, is there much to justify the extra $15 over the bar-folder case?

(I actually quite like the look of the standard brown/chocolate masstige case). Would still like to see a review/opinion of the PDAir case as I can get them cheaper here than they are direct from the manufacturer.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Azhad:
They are quite differents, look at the photos. The bi-color ones are much better.

Sent from my Galaxy Tab
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
The masstige case is not made of genuine leather. It states that on their ebay page @ the questions / faq below the case pictures.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] knightnz:
I'm sorry, other than the extra layer of colour, I can't see much benefit one way or another, and the site has no actual information on the features of the different cases, just the same 3 points for each of them.

Although, it doesn't explicitly specify "leather" for the Masstige cases other than the "finish", presumably they are primarily vinyl or something then?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Azhad:
Is the way the tablet is blocked down, with the bicolor you have only 2 little piece of hard curved leather keeping it down (and with considerable force I have to admit), The mastige instead use a cheaper solution of soft vinyl all over the edge of the tablet, really ugly, and not so stiff imho.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] le3ky:
my black/orange one is landing at heathrow at half 5 today, so i'm hoping it will arrive tomorrow, if so thats some hell of a turnaround, me having ordered about midnight on sunday!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] shawnathan9:
I was willing to take a chance to see how the Masstige will be in real form so I already ordered it. If I don't like it, I'm going to be selling it on eBay or Craigslist but I'll be sure to post it here, too, if anyone would be interested.

I have my eye on the Gray & Yellow Color Edge and I'll probably pre-order it while I use the Masstige, provided that the Masstige's protective lips bother me or not.

The reason I chose the Masstige was that it looks like it will protect the outer edges in the event it drops while it's open.

I'll post some pictures once I receive it XD
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] misticjeff:
Here are some shots I did on the fly. Some are better than others as I didn't have a lot of time but you can see the stitching, etc. Case is genuine leather and put together well.

The Tab will not fall out of the case, it is secured well. The design of the case is very similar to a Vaja iVolution style.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
Nice pics :) Thanks ! :)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] le3ky:
Thanks misticjeff, makes me eager to get mine!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] infamousjax:
I want the Zenus case but I'm in the US and the only shipping option is $45.00 on their website? WTF!

I guess I'll look at the PDair one.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Croak:
Seen this one yet? It's pleather, not real leather, but seems to be quite usable, especially with the three position landscape stand, and comes in black, white, and black or white carbon fauxber.

http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/370/productID/2054

Of course, they're out of stock. :(
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] misticjeff:
I'd take another look. They offer two shipping options., Express ($29) to Las Vegas for me and a non-express method for $13 I think it was.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] copualt3:
I just got my zenius, black and orange combination and it is a very nice case.

Samsung Galaxy Tab
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] clovis_ll:
That case and color combination is perfect!! i'm a sucker for black and yellow combo..
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
I ordered the Black-Orange Zenus from their official site. Do you guys get an e-mail with the tracking number as soon as it's sent?

Oops..it says "In stock" and below it says "temporarily out of stock, re-stock on Nov 22" :p

They also give an LCD Protector worth 17$ to pre-orders :p
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Jitko:
i have also ordered a Black-Orange Zenus Case. It looks so awesome =)

i give my feedback when it's here ;)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] smelian:
hello

just want to share this enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cReEvPXB7Fs

i wish there are more colors

btw its look good when i get my tab and like it i will order one
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
Awesome video man! ( I posted on youtube ;) I'm really looking forward to getting my case too, it looks fantastic!

I especially liked how you turn it upside town and tried to force it out of the case - lol :)

My little knowledge of Spanish helped too, nice comments :)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Croak:
Damn all of you. This thread has been gnawing at me for a week and the YouTube video was the last straw.

I'm now $91 CAD poorer...or one yellow/gray Colour Edge richer, one. :)

Sent from my GT-P1000
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] le3ky:
itching to get mine. Says guaranteed delivery by the 22nd (today) so fingers crossed, EMS tracking says

01:17 20-Nov-2010	Arrival at delivery office

So should be here!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] le3ky:
It's here, very very nice case. The stand is awesome too. It is leather, the black and orange has a cool textured look/feel too.

Doesn't add much in size, but it does feel heavier now (testament to the quality of the case?).

It came with a screen protector too, all in all very happy!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] TainT:
Dont get in too much of a hurry guys....

Ordered mine from Zenus EXPRESS on Nov 15. (while they where in stock)

Got an email on the 17th saying it was shipped.

Arrived at JFK "inward exchange office" on the 18th ( i assume thats customs)

and hasnt moved since.

I stand corrected. It arrived a few hours after this post.

I`m a little disappointed to be real honest. Dont get me wrong its a nice case but I can see where people wouldnt think it was leather. That and I didnt receive that carrying strap.

Beats carrying it naked though :sigh:
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Jitko:
now the Orange black is removed from the Website..

I hope they get restock next days. I need a case ;)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] eskasi:
I got my gray and yellow zenus case today. Very nice. I thought the yellow part would be plastic, but its covered in leather too. It does add much more bulk to the tab but the result is a beautiful package and nice stand ;)

I had a $ 15 case from Amazon which was for a Kindle... Black and very low profile leather book style case like the zenus case. I will be keeping that too due to the thinner profile. It had no stand though and no hole for the camera...
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] brendand:
I'm considering the official case.

Are you able to measure how thick your tab is with the case on?

Is someone with a zenus case able to measure how thick that one is?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
The guys who bought the official case say that it obscures the front cam a bit...check that thread..
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] TainT:
@brendand just under seven/eights of an inch thickness for the zenus case.

That's the thickest part which is the tab that keeps it closed.

Real world it still fits in the same pockets it did before.

Sorry about the American measurements but I wasn't up for math right now. :-P

Sent from my SGH-T849
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] turt:
The official case is 2 cm thick.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] n-j-f:
I'd love to order from Zenus but I've been using their contact page three times over the last five days and they never answer. Has anyone else had a response from them?

And they still show the Black/Orange case as due on 22 November!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] pgamble:
What is to stop the heavy tab sliding out of the top of the case and smashing very dramatically on a hard floor ?

Paul

Sorry ... I see someone responded earlier in the thread.

I hope they retain their tightness. This is a hard device and I can't help but think it would have been sensible to have a small retaining tab at the top.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Azhad:
If the case get loose after a bit, you will only need to push hard the two flanges at the sides of the case down without the tab inserted, that will restore the tightness, you can even make them super tight using a plier.

Sent from my Milestone
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] gkpk:
scosche

hi guys, the Zenus looks nice but i believe the Scosche case is just as good if not better.

it's durable it fits the tabs like a glove and it's nice and thin.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Azhad:
Link, photos?

Sent from my Milestone
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Croak:
Earlier in the thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9297071&postcount=79
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] rgbc:
I prefer my gadgets without cases, skins...ended up picking up a Roots leather envelope case from the Bell store for the tab to protect it while riding around in the backpack, shoulder bag...

http://www.bell.ca/shopping/PrsShpWls_PrdClpDetail.page?tab=2&wlcs_catalog_item_sku=70850

http://www.gentec-intl.com/product/roots-envelope-case-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-and-kindle3--sgtp10bk/
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] TainT:
After a week......Zenus case is definitely worth the money.

I originally had agrred with an earlier poster about the case not seeming to be leather (outside) It had a gloss to it that I just didnt like. The inside was soft and much more leather like.

Long story short its because it was new. The leather is of highest quality (i have asked people dealing with textiles and fabrics) And after a little bit of use it is now nice to look at and touch. The rails that retain the tab have not loosened one bit and continue to hold the tablet VERY TIGHTLY. Not once since sliding it in the case has the thought of it slipping out entered my mind. This thing goes everywhere with me including walks and is constantly being used even by my kids. No worries.

Bottom line I highly recommend this case.....Couldnt be happier.

Even though I didnt receive the carrying strap :-(
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] ruenigma:
@misticjeff zenus has the flip-stand touching the screen when closed. Does it have any rough edges/seam as it may scratch the screen?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] misticjeff:
It has small stitching but nothing sharp that would scratch the screen. I have nothing but praise for this case.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] clovis_ll:
isn't that the one they are selling at bestbuy?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] le3ky:
Fully agree with the sentiments about the zenus case. Really great, the stand is awesome too
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Picea:
I just got my Zenus case (grey/yellow), it took a rough week to come (I chose the cheaper delivery option).

It was expensive but wow, the quality is also excellent. Perfect fit, good quality leather, magnets hold the inner flap etc.

Would I buy this again, definitely.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] torontocell:
For those who have chosen express mail shipping and have received a tracking number and a link to trace the EMS service, is anyone successfully in tracking it online? When I click on the link they sent, it does not open on my web site? Is there an English version of the web site?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
Using opera I have to click "cancel" 4 times because some weird scripts are running and opera detects them as errors, but after that I can track my order.

The link is: http://service.epost.go.kr/iservice/ems/ems_eng.jsp

OOPS! A notice pops up now saying sth in Korean and the site seems to be down..hmm...

google can't translate that, anybody know Korean????
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Azhad:
You can use www.tnt.com instead

Sent from my Galaxy Tab
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] misticjeff:
The EMS equivalent in the West is USPS.

Just go here and track:

www.usps.com
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] vortexmerc:
I like the scosche case but live in Europe, somone know how or where to buy this case when you want it schipped to europe?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
They have a European site too, you have to order from that site.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] vortexmerc:
Hmmm on scosche.eu they dont list galaxy tab cases, only ipad stuff. Maybe i am overlooking a link or something here.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] obi4d:
Thinking in buy the Zenus, but found this other expensive high quality.

Thoughts?

www [dot] noreve [dot] com/langue/en/product/Housse_cuir_Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_Tradition [dot] html
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Azhad:
www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/Housse_cuir_Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_Tradition.html

Looks very good, buy it and make a review for us :)

Sent from my Galaxy Tab
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] faredino:
Very good leather, at very good price:

VERY GOOD LEATHER, AT VERY GOOD PRICE:

http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190470546826&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
They still don't have them eh?

If you go back in this thread I made a post saying that I had a chat on scosche's site ( I think about 2-3 weeks ago ) and at the time they had no stock and they suggested I order the case from their EU site. However, when I told them that I couldn't find the case on their EU site, they completely ignored me.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] STi489:
I got the leather scosche foldio from tmo and love it!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] n-j-f:
I still like the Zenus case but it bothers me that they don't respond to messages. If, like for TainT, they don't send the strap, how do you get them to correct their mistake? Also, the website still says the Black&Orange will be back in stock on 22 November. :(
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
It IS in stock. Mine was sent on the 25th and I'm expecting it very soon :)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] n-j-f:
It may well be that they have them again but their website won't let you order one!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
Oops...seems to me sb forgot to update their website? ...
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] gohkg76:
Zenus website indicated the restock for black and orange case as 5 Dec 10, hopefully by then there is stock, waiting to get one.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Croak:
And hopefully there is still a South Korea.

Sent from my GT-P1000
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] gohkg76:
if there isn't, it would be end of the world anyway...world war 3
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Azhad:
A little cut:

And here is a microsd card pocket.

I love my Zenus case more and more every day :)

And b.t.w I think I could cram at least 14 card this way, so 496gb of storage, take this iPad :D

Sent from my Milestone
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] le3ky:
lol!!!

Although I won't be taking the knife to mine anytime soon, I admire the ingenuity!!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Croak:
Heh, I knew you were a Milestone owner just by looking at the microSD card. That green sticker. :)

Still waiting on mine, hope it arrives this week, but was there perhaps room underneath the stand flap to do something similar?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Azhad:
Under the stand there isn't the double layer of leather to create a pocket for the microsd, and in there are two magnet to keep the stand closet, and I' not confortable in putting a memory card near a magnet :)

Sent from my Milestone
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
But..when you close the case, the magnet is near the sd card slot, am I right? :p
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Azhad:
Well... no, of what magnet are you talking about?

Sent from my Galaxy Tab
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
I was referring to the case closing strap, does it have a magnetic closure or a regular one?

My black&orange was shipped last Thursday, I haven't received it yet......
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] daniel.weck:
SD Cards (and USB memory sticks) use flash / solid state technology, so just like transistors, they are not affected by magnetic fields, unlike good ol' hard drives which are based on discs containing magnetized "bits" (although you'd be hard-pressed to damage a modern hard drive with a mere consumer magnet...strong neodymium maybe).
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
Nice, I think that answers it all.

Even more info:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/116572/busting_the_biggest_pc_myths.html

" Fortunately, most modern storage devices, such as SD and CompactFlash memory cards, are immune to magnetic fields. "There's nothing magnetic in flash memory, so [a magnet] won't do anything," says Bill Frank, executive director of the CompactFlash Association. "A magnet powerful enough to disturb the electrons in flash would be powerful enough to suck the iron out of your blood cells," says Frank. "
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] atoy74:
I recently tried (and returned) the Platinum brand case sold at Best Buy. I've always been a fan of Platinum (parent company is Seidio) but this case is horrible. First, it feels very cheap. Second, the inner felt kept shedding on my screen.

As a replacement I went to my local Tmobile store. They are carrying the Scosche model. Can't say enough good things about it. Quality is top notch, design is excellent. Did i mention is was the exact same price as the Platinum?

Do what I did, grab your Tab from whichever provider and then run to a Tmobile factory store to pickup the Scosche.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
@ atoy74 - You may be right, but Scosche is only available to people living in the USA / CANADA. They don't ship to Europe and their EU site doesn't have the case :p
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Macktv:
Has anyone tried this case:

ebay: I can't post a link so look for this -

Samsung Galaxy TAB standing case genuine cover NEW US

Since my PDA days I've always been a sucker for hard cases and this one in particular looks pretty awesome (no, I'm in way associated with the seller)! I was originally looking at the Scosche case, but I'm not happy with the lack of corner protection. The Zenus case has corner protection but the Tab WILL eventually slide out of that thing. I can speak from experience of those type of cases. I found however that if you used an InvisiShield type thing on the back, it kind of stuck to the back of the case, which helped a lot.

The one question I have with the ebay case is whether or not the cover will fold back on itself for when you want to use it in landscape, which seems unlikely. I imagine it could add quite a bit (percentage wise) of weight too....
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] clovis_ll:
do you mind posting a pic of the case with the tab in it? the one on tmobile site is completely plain and i cant notice the difference with the one they are selling at bestbuy.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] atoy74:
I only have one pic right know.

I agree the website pic looks bland. The quality and fit n finish is just so much more superior to the Platinum case. BB's case is flimsy and cheap. The Schoche is just the opposite.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] torontocell:
For those who is looking for the Zenus color edge case (grey and yellow), I have one brand new for sale. I ordered one for my friend but he has backed out so I have an extra one for sale. I have paypal receipt to prove that I have paid $69 plus $25 express shipping. I don't expect to get the full price back. I am looking for $80 CAD for it. This is great if you are in Canada. I don't think it will be worthwhile to be shipped to the US as shipping will kill the deal. I am in Toronto for local pickup. This is your chance to pick one up locally without having to wait for it to be shipped from Korea. PM me if you are interested.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
Is he still your "friend"? :p
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] mudstuff:
So is the Zenus still the one to go for? Seems the consensus. Just sold my laptop and have funds for the Tab so need a decent case!

Express shipping to the UK makes the case about £60 all-in - is it worth it? Quite a few people seem to be having luck with some kindle cases for half that price...

I may just buy a soft pouch for indoors and see what happens over the next couple of weeks...
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] daniel.weck:
Erm, any decent 7" neoprene or leather case from eBay costs 10 times less (6-8 GBP), and a good silicon TPU skin costs 2-4 GBP...

But then again, I appreciate that not everyone has the same taste and practical needs, so I respect people's purchases :)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] n-j-f:
Although out of stock, Zenus have started taking orders for the Orange / Black on their website.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PRTEQ:
Zenus

Is this zenus cover confortable to type as a desktop keyboard? I ask before I have the Bestbuy cover who have two positions to stand and its really good to type in on the "horizontal" position, but that zenus is really goodlooking one.

Any feedback on this matter?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Picea:
Zenus is designed for horizontal position. I have used it also vertical on the table, but then it is quite upright. I'd rather keep it in hand while typing anyway. Or totally flat on the table, lid turned all the way back. That's the way it's used in hand most of the time.

My opinion, case&desktop support positions are really not so important, if I type, I grab the device in my hand. I have also preordered multimedia docking station, I don't know if it will change the thing, at least I'll have to take Tab of the Zenus case to put it the dock.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PRTEQ:
Thanks for your opinion, but I type a lot as a desktop keyboard for emails. But what I am thinking to do is buying a bluetooth portable keyboard and use it that way.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
Just received my Black & Orange Zenus...all I can say is... W O W !! :)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] mudstuff:
Cheers dude, we're al (mostly) quite discerning around here and everyone who has had a Zenus has sung its praises so I think I'll go for it. Might have a quick look at the scosche first though. Decisions, decisions lol...
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
I got convinced after the videos some guys posted in this thread and it seems they were 100% right :)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] mudstuff:
Yeah, I checked out the video too. Looks good, ordered the grey and yellow. Cost £63 ish with express shipping to England. Ouch! I don't think you can really put a price on a good case though that will keep the £500 Tab safe from harm.

I'm just waiting for a cheque to clear and can order my Tab, should get it sometime next week and this case should be about the same time.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PRTEQ:
Where I can see the video? I want to be convinced too lol

Edit: i you are talking about the fire one, I saw it, but what I really will like to see is the case in use
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PRTEQ:
I found this,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cReEvPXB7Fs

I am convinced, I am going to try to return the one I bought in Bestbuy.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] mudstuff:
Yep, that's the one I saw too. That, plus all the positive response in here has me sold. I know their cases for the Galaxy S phones were well thought of too and this is basically a larger version of that case.

Black and Orange not available to order on their site currently so went for the grey and yellow. Think I prefer the look of it inside to the orange one anyway.

Now I just need a tab to put inside it - hope it comes with the screen protector too...has everyone had a protector with theirs, even if not pre-ordered?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PRTEQ:
I was trying to Pre-Order the Black & Orange but I can't see the option for that color.

Some one know how to do it?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] AC07:
email to them, they will answer shortly and give you order~ ;)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
Yep, that vid was posted in this thread, the maker of the vid is a fellow xda member :)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] jstigall:
I got the Scosche case from Tmobile, I love it. So much better than the leather case I got from best buy. The incipio case broke the minute I tried to use it.. so beware of that one.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] tymission:
Black Zenus

I bought the solid black zenus case. I have to say that I am quite pleased with the quality of the case. It looks pretty spiffy!:) I have already had the unfortunate experience of dropping my tab while it was within the case. While it generally did a good job at protecting the tab, the top leaves a little space open to scratching. :mad:
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] atoy74:
I totally agree! Its been a week and was never this happy with the bb case.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PRTEQ:
Black &orange Zenus

I just pre order my zenus B&O with regular shipment, I hope it doesn't take the 21 days it says and that is as good as everyone is saying here. . . Hope to report back in a few days.