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EASECASE Custom Horizontal Case for HTC Fuze

Below see pictures of the very nice case that was customized by EASECASE found through eBay. I will follow up over time with my opinions but before I weather the case I figured I would post pictures, so here goes:
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Initial impression is the case is nice and as described. The materials and craftsmanship are above board. Coming from the HTC case that cam with my wizard I was due an upgrade and I instantly feel that I have moved several notches above that case. Magnets seem to be just strong enough. If they were stronger they would probably be overkill but I think overkill with a 500 dollar device is confidence inspiring. The hole on the bottom used to aid in retreiving the phone is a bit small for my mammoth hands. I am going to voice these concerns to the vendor to see what if anything can be done to appease me. I will keep you guys posted on the case as well as the customer service. To this point, I am very pleased with the service. The case was assembled and arrived here from Hong Kong inside two weeks during holiday season. The vendor was prompt with updates about assembly status and the date and time of shipment. I will post more as it develops.

Nice case. Too expesive for me. That costs more than my phone! (I got mine for $34). My case was $8 on ebay. Shipped. In the long run, I don't care that I got a cheap case, I could buy 5 and they'd equal the same amount of yours. But I won't need 5. So I'll save my money and buy something else

I always baby my toys and I can tell you that I looked for a cheap alternative and I could find none that actually "fit" the Fuze. Several Wizard/Hermes/Kaiser cases were being pushed at Raphael owners but the cases are simply too big in my opinion. I like form fitting version here. My tastes are modest, but these guys can do many texture and color combinations that are more austentatious than I could stomach. One can even select the thread color. Internally, the case can be designed with microfiber suede or suede in many colors as well. You select the clasp type and belt clip type as well. The case is shipped for free via airmail so 39.99 is the final price. I think it was money well spent, so far at least. I will let you know if my opinion changes in time.

I checked it out. Turns out, this is not the only type of case they offer! They have vertical, pouches, different types of horizontal lol. I like the form fitting, but if you search on eBay for "touch pro case" a lot of them come up and most of them fit the fuze.

I am still elated with this case. And, the fit and finish are still quite impressive. I contacted thet vendor and the guys have agreed to give me a new case with a larger hole. They didn't even request the other case as a return. This company is top notch and if you need the perfect case for your HTC Fuze then this is the way to go.

aadadams said:
I am still elated with this case. And, the fit and finish are still quite impressive. I contacted thet vendor and the guys have agreed to give me a new case with a larger hole. They didn't even request the other case as a return. This company is top notch and if you need the perfect case for your HTC Fuze then this is the way to go.
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Sounds top notch. I'll buy one as a present for someone then and we'll see how it goes!

I have my username embossed in the front panel of the case. My wife has already commandered the case. For a while there I thought I was going to have one hell of a back up case... On the bright side I don't have to buy my wife one for her Fuze...

nice looking case, but you have to take the phone out of it to use the phone. to many steps for someone who is always using the phone in my opinion. there are many REALLY nice leather cases, but it just takes to much time to keep pulling it out each time there is a call or email for a power user in my opinion.
Thanks for posting the pictures. It really helps learning about the different options that are available.

I have never been one to keep the phone in my pocket, but even when I did, it was always more trouble to try retreive it from my pocket to field a call relative to a horizontal waist mounted case. Besides when I am busy with many calls I usually have my trusty Motorola H700 attached to my ear and as a result I don't even have to retreive the phone. If you don't mind my asking what is your favorite type of case, if you use one?

aadadams said:
I have never been one to keep the phone in my pocket, but even when I did, it was always more trouble to try retreive it from my pocket to field a call relative to a horizontal waist mounted case. Besides when I am busy with many calls I usually have my trusty Motorola H700 attached to my ear and as a result I don't even have to retreive the phone. If you don't mind my asking what is your favorite type of case, if you use one?
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I also use my wireless headset, but still like to look at who is calling, lol. Or with emails have to look on it. with my blackberry phones in the past and now the fuze I have always been more of a skin person, then a carrying case person. My current case is this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459761 and I am looking at the Seido one also.

Do you use MSVC? I have it set to announce all emails and incoming callers. This reduces the amount that I have to take the phone out.

aadadams said:
Do you use MSVC? I have it set to announce all emails and incoming callers. This reduces the amount that I have to take the phone out.
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sometimes, but the ladies voice always starts to drive me crazy, lol

TVDinner said:
sometimes, but the ladies voice always starts to drive me crazy, lol
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I feel you there. It should be possible to change the voice. We can do it with navigation software, why not MSVC...

TVDinner said:
sometimes, but the ladies voice always starts to drive me crazy, lol
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You could always get a bluetooth watch That'd show you who's calling. Or get a headset with a display.

What seller did you buy from? I can't seem to find a case for the Touch Pro (Fuze) on eBay? This case is exactly what I'm looking for.

The seller is WiWayCN, and I should have given a link to the auction I purchased from: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=390007490992.

Wonderful! Thanks so much!
Did you order the suede lining, or the microfiber? Belt Clip B?

Anyone have HTC Letter(s) fall off back of device? TICKS me off.

One reason I got this was hardware...sturdy..beautiful..then letter falls off some time this morning.
Think you can get these back?
I guess try HTC.. don't wanna go thru Sprint.
Uugh.

just ask them for a new battery cover?

The silver letters under the camera...they fall out...trust me.
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This a joke? After looking at my phone I just don't see anyway possible for the letters to come off the back LOL
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.....And.... Id waste my time and energy (like I am with this post) posting this exactly why?
My T in HTC fell out of the device. The C. was very loose...I took it and super glued.
It happened.
No pic.
Don't care if U believe it or not.

Even though I risk sounding like a big advertisement (I recommended another product from this company just 2-3 days ago)
...you might want to check out zagg invisible shields. If the letters are infact prone to falling off (which I can't imagine looking at my own evo..) this will stop it from happening (on top of making it totally awesome/unscratchable/insanely-shiny )

sweet...now you have a perfect reason to customize your back cover!
options include (but not limited to):
1) get the clear back cover (in the xda forums)
2) make a carbon fiber back cover (in the xda forums)
3) get your older sisters silver nail polish and recreate the HTC
4) convince a buddy (or preferable foe) to get an EVO...then swap back covers
on the serious side...i would consider that manufacturer defect. sprint should process that as a hardware warranty issue. if not, call HTC directly.
side note...if this was not caused by something intentional, i would very carefully review where you store/carry your phone. those "stickers" are rather unlikely to simply fall off after a month.

I have like 3 spare battery covers now.

I said that because it is taken out of context. That is something you say when someone claims to get 200 hours off a single charge, not when someones phone breaks. Sorry I did not catch your hidden meaning in the 5 words you posted, it just kinda blends in with the other pointless posts, like the person talking about a dildo
calm down anyway, I didn't see you post setting a higher bar
...and btw "pics or it didn't happen", how does that mean anything but the fact you don't believe it?

Need to see some pics as it just doesn't seem possible LOL Seems like a troll post to me.

bluehaze said:
Need to see some pics as it just doesn't seem possible LOL Seems like a troll post to me.
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sigh... LOOOOL, come on, how many people had a problem with their screens coming unglued? Is it that far fetched that the glue would give on the letters?

I carry my phone in my left front pocket...there is never anything else in the pocket
DraginMagik said:
sweet...now you have a perfect reason to customize your back cover!
options include (but not limited to):
1) get the clear back cover (in the xda forums)
2) make a carbon fiber back cover (in the xda forums)
3) get your older sisters silver nail polish and recreate the HTC
4) convince a buddy (or preferable foe) to get an EVO...then swap back covers
on the serious side...i would consider that manufacturer defect. sprint should process that as a hardware warranty issue. if not, call HTC directly.
side note...if this was not caused by something intentional, i would very carefully review where you store/carry your phone. those "stickers" are rather unlikely to simply fall off after a month.
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elegantai said:
I said that because it is taken out of context. That is something you say when someone claims to get 200 hours off a single charge, not when someones phone breaks. Sorry I did not catch your hidden meaning in the 5 words you posted, it just kinda blends in with the other pointless posts, like the person talking about a dildo
calm down anyway, I didn't see you post setting a higher bar
...and btw "pics or it didn't happen", how does that mean anything but the fact you don't believe it?
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Dude, internet much?
"Pics or it didn't happen" means post some ****ing pics. LOL its nothing more than a regular response. Not necessarily a challenge. Sounds like a random issue and to be fair, I'd like a pic too. =]

Hmmm trust issues? Wife...Mom-Dad betrayals perhaps?
Pm me...lets talk.
Einstein if I was to ''troll'' it wouldnt be about the 't' letter falling out of my phone.
K..how's this:
"Without a doubt I feel the Evo is THE very best smartphone on the market. I looooooove my Evo''.
Signed Tim Morrison aka 'Rockky'.
Christ.
[QUOTE=bluehaze;7606410]Need to see some pics as it just doesn't seem possible LOL Seems like a troll post to me.[/QUOTE]

Not saying it isn't possible as I could believe it. But you shouldn't take a pic request as a bad thing. put a pic up. Do it. Do it. Seems like a random thing though, and thank the good lord its only the battery cover.

Jesus... Would you guys quite your bickering. It's like a bunch of high school girls on this forum sometimes.
Who gives a crap if he doesn't want to show a picture. The way you guys are carrying on I can understand why. He was simply asking a question and sharing an experience, an experience I can relate to.
My H fell off the middle of last month. No big deal, didn't really care so I never thought to make a post about it.
Here does this make you guys happy?
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Think about it logically, the cover is rubber coated and the lettering is held on with like a two sided stick tape type compound. Does sticky stuff REALLY still well to rubberized surfaces? No, the only reason they normally do not fall off is because they are recessed but as you guys have now been told, a couple of us in fact did have issues with this.
I'm sure if I really wanted to complain, HTC would probably send me a new one.

Damn...looks familiar Kdoggy.
MORONS.
kdoggy said:
Jesus... Would you guys quite your bickering. It's like a bunch of high school girls on this forum sometimes.
Who gives a crap if he doesn't want to show a picture. The way you guys are carrying on I can understand why. He was simply asking a question and sharing an experience, an experience I can relate to.
My H fell off the middle of last month. No big deal, didn't really care so I never thought to make a post about it.
Here does this make you guys happy?
Think about it logically, the cover is rubber coated and the lettering is held on with like a two sided stick tape type compound. Does sticky stuff REALLY still well to rubberized surfaces? No, the only reason they normally do not fall off is because they are recessed but as you guys have now been told, a couple of us in fact did have issues with this.
I'm sure if I really wanted to complain, HTC would probably send me a new one.
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Now OP, who's a moron?

My T and C just fell off...
Sometime between yesterday afternoon and this morning, my T and C both fell off my back cover! Naturally I went Googling for similar situations and I found this post.
So. I realize many people will say "oh, it looks better now!" and whatnot, but I see this a a defect. Has anyone else who's had this problem attempted confronting either Sprint, HTC, or their place of purchase? If so, what were your results?
If I'm not doing much else this afternoon I may swing by both Best Buy and the Sprint store and see what they say.

So far I have no issues with the HTC letters on the back of the phone.

The T on mine just came off yesterday.

Broken N1 Screen. I need recommendations...

I just cracked (completely trashed) bothe the digitizer and the screen. Now my dilemma is: Should I wait and by my self a new phone (N2) or should I fix the phone myself?
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Here is a picture of how the phone looks.

What did you do? Drop it off a sky scraper? Jesus!
If it still turns on, and it really is only the screen, glass and digitizer, I'd say it's worth it to replace. How you'll go about doing that though is another story.
Good luck either way.

Hahaha the story. Well you see my car driver's seat does not stay down, so every time I get off the seat the seat elevates a little. I had my phone on my jacket and it came out of the jacket's pocket, and it went down the side of the seat. Without realizing that the phone had fallen down I sat down and bye bye screens.
There not much to say right.

Replacement screen and digitizer are cheap ... Get the replacement and bring that nexus back to its glory days
The joy that comes from completing a DYI job is like none other

Now I have decided to fix it. Does anybody know a reliable place to buy the digitizer and the screen? I saw some on Amazon and Ebay and even DealExtreme but where should I buy from?

ebay is probably your best bet asside from finding a broken phone that *hopefully* has the parts you need to swap to fix it.
also AFAIK the only way to get an AMOLED replacement is from a broken doner phone as all the replacements are LCD's used in the currently made Nexus one's
i've also never got a clear answer on if the LCD's work plug and play with AMOLED models i assume they do as they are selling them everywhere for replacements and i have not seen any complaints but you might want to check into that more before you buy one.
otherwise i will say having half way took apart 1 broken N1 its not very hard to do but you need the right tools and you need to read on how to do it because some parts are tricky and take your time and be very careful with ribbon cables as there are many of them and they are easy to damage or tear

what rom were you flashing?
I know how to fix this for free. Boot up in recovery and do nandroid back up. Your phone will be allrght. I dont suggest to flash nightly builds of any rom, as you see its dungerous

elkyur said:
what rom were you flashing?
I know how to fix this for free. Boot up in recovery and do nandroid back up. Your phone will be allrght. I dont suggest to flash nightly builds of any rom, as you see its dungerous
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Are you freaking serious?
Forget the n1 get the nexus s

elkyur said:
what rom were you flashing?
I know how to fix this for free. Boot up in recovery and do nandroid back up. Your phone will be allrght. I dont suggest to flash nightly builds of any rom, as you see its dungerous
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Hmmm...I believe we are supposed to laugh

xzr3b0rnzx said:
Are you freaking serious?
Forget the n1 get the nexus s
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Nexus one is one and only best phone in the world. So are you freaking serios in buying cheap plastic of nexus s? The qsd825 chip of nexus one is perfect!
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elkyur said:
Nexus one is one and only best phone in the world. So are you freaking serios in buying cheap plastic of nexus s? The qsd825 chip of nexus one is perfect!
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I know the N1 is one of the best phones out there. One thing for sure is that no one has seen the final version of the N2. I don't think Google has announced the phone yet. (Correct me if I'm wrong) Now if there is an N2 in development then I want it. It's going to be Google's and I don't doubt they will go for the best hardware, just as they did with the N1.

I think you should fix the n1. I had one and loved it. I have the mytouch 4g now and still miss my n1 sometimes. If you decide you don't want to fix it let me know I'll buy it from you the way it is.

jsc619 said:
I think you should fix the n1. I had one and loved it. I have the mytouch 4g now and still miss my n1 sometimes. If you decide you don't want to fix it let me know I'll buy it from you the way it is.
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Sorry man not for sale. Like somebody said somewhere. This is going onto my cell museum. Hahahaha. I know this phone is worth fixing over buying something I don't know how it's going to work.

radzuky said:
Sorry man not for sale. Like somebody said somewhere. This is going onto my cell museum. Hahahaha. I know this phone is worth fixing over buying something I don't know how it's going to work.
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when I ran my n1 over pulling a car into work. I just had htc fix it it was only $115 and it cover the glass and digitizer. They also replaced the antenna cover and trackball for free. It looked brand new when I got it back.

jsc619 said:
when I ran my n1 over pulling a car into work. I just had htc fix it it was only $115 and it cover the glass and digitizer. They also replaced the antenna cover and trackball for free. It looked brand new when I got it back.
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Thanks for the info. This looks like the most reliable soruce since they are going to put in a genuine screen in there. Will give them a call. Thanks

Send the phone in to HTC

Send it to HTC for repair since it has to still be under warranty and if you have rooted it they won't be able to find out until after repairing it. Fixing it yourself would be the next best thing if you feel confident with a torx screwdriver.

nexus5894 said:
Send it to HTC for repair since it has to still be under warranty and if you have rooted it they won't be able to find out until after repairing it. Fixing it yourself would be the next best thing if you feel confident with a torx screwdriver.
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I have sent my phone in twice for hardware problems (they didn't fix it the first time). Both times it went in rooted (1st time with bootloader unlocked) and both times it has been returned fully stock (with bootloader locked).
They did not give me any hassles for the rooting.

Well I just sended the phone today. Hopefully everything goes fine.

Well I send the phone on thanksgiving day. I know no service. So the phone arrived to them on monday after thanksgiving. They fixed it on Tuesday, send it on wednesday, and received it on thursday.
My impressions...
+Payed 115 dls.
+they fixed the screens power button and replaced the trackball
+They also replaced the aluminum frame. (look at the picture it was all scraped)
only thing I saw as soon as I turned it on is the screen being kinda pinkish but it went away as i used it or my eyes got used to it. One of two.
I don't regret sending the phone to them. Could have not done a better move.

[Q] G2 Desire Z Loose Hinge Fix!

G2 Fixed HINGE!!!!
This is how to fix your loose hinge problem so you can text on your bed!
First buy the case that i bought
Then put it on!
Finally push up on the case and the screen is stuck in place!
Go to the youtube page and click description because i cant post links here yet.

apply directly to the forehead!

whats that suppose to mean!? lol

"Push up"
then what? are you saying it locks in place?
Mine sure doesn't.
(do a google on "apply...)

burtcom said:
"Push up"
then what? are you saying it locks in place?
Mine sure doesn't.
(do a google on "apply...)
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Did you read the instructions? You have to buy the case that i have. Its total of like 3 dollars or 2 +shipping..

thangbipbomz said:
Did you read the instructions? You have to buy the case that i have. Its total of like 3 dollars or 2 +shipping..
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There were no instructions to read. You simply said to buy a case, no links or anything.
My guess is that he has a case that does not have a cutout for the hardware keyboard on the sides (hard to tell from the video, but it didn't look like it). Normally this is thought of as a poor design choice since that means it interferes with the keyboard while open (if you flick the phone open, it may not lay flat). If the case is sufficiently thin though, you can probably wedge the case edge against the edge of the keyboard, effectively holding it in place. Just my guess though.

I bet you're totally right, a case without a cutout and case wall is thin enough to wedge in the space behind the back of screen. That is why he repeated, "push up, push up".

ianmcquinn said:
There were no instructions to read. You simply said to buy a case, no links or anything.
My guess is that he has a case that does not have a cutout for the hardware keyboard on the sides (hard to tell from the video, but it didn't look like it). Normally this is thought of as a poor design choice since that means it interferes with the keyboard while open (if you flick the phone open, it may not lay flat). If the case is sufficiently thin though, you can probably wedge the case edge against the edge of the keyboard, effectively holding it in place. Just my guess though.
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You have to go to the youtube page and click the description.

And here I thought someone found a new (real) solution...

it is a solution. You just need the 3 dollar case and push up and it wont become loose when you text on the bed.

Here is the link to the case the OP has (taken from his YouTube video):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045EI356/
Be warned, your mileage may vary with purchasing this case. There is a really long thread in the Accessories forum about this exact one from Amazon. It seems like some of the people who bought it received cases with the cutout and others received cases that didn't have it. Most likely depends on which vendor you buy from and what they have stocked (you'll notice there are currently 18 different vendors). Notice, even in the pictures on Amazon, the cutout is there...
I actually bought this case a long time ago when that thread started. Mine has the cutouts. Great case for cheap (and I actually wanted one with the cutouts so I got lucky).

He's got a link on his you tube page to buy the case, but look at this picture taken from his video it looks like his middle finger is on the other side holding the screen up, and keeping it from opening,Is this a scam to sell more cases???? You be the judge.
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And OP dont get upset this is just my opinion and what I can see.

joemm said:
He's got a link on his you tube page to buy the case, but look at this picture taken from his video it looks like his middle finger is on the other side holding the screen up, and keeping it from opening,Is this a scam to sell more cases???? You be the judge.
And OP dont get upset this is just my opinion and what I can see.
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This isnt a scam ill make another video if you want. I just want to help.. Why is everyone just thinking im trying to scam you guys.. This is the only solution i found out there beside voiding your warranty.

thangbipbomz said:
This isnt a scam ill make another video if you want. I just want to help.. Why is everyone just thinking im trying to scam you guys.. This is the only solution i found out there beside voiding your warranty.
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Everyones just being cautious, there are a ton of scam artist out there trying to make a buck by any means, Like I said it just looked funny, along with no explination of how the case actually works. Your op said BUY the case, then put it on, then push up on it, what does that sound like?

joemm said:
Everyones just being cautious, there are a ton of scam artist out there trying to make a buck by any means, Like I said it just looked funny, along with no explination of how the case actually works. Your op said BUY the case, then put it on, then push up on it, what does that sound like?
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Alright ill make another video as soon as i can. I dont get paid for any of this. I have the G2 and the loose hinge annoys me when i text on the bed. You DONT have to buy the case. I only said buy the case because this particular case makes the screen stay up. I think is because of the clamps they get stuck. Ill make another video

I also have to wonder -- if you're pushing hard enough to wedge the case behind the raised part of the keyboard, are you also putting too much stress on the hinge mechanism?
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

ianmcquinn said:
I actually bought this case a long time ago when that thread started. Mine has the cutouts. Great case for cheap (and I actually wanted one with the cutouts so I got lucky).
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I bought the case as well, and mine does NOT have the cutouts.
But for something that costs about $0.60-$0.80, who cares?!? How could this guy make money off of something so cheap? I still purchased the HTC OEM version as I wanted a better case that had those cutouts.

dustrho said:
I bought the case as well, and mine does NOT have the cutouts.
But for something that costs about $0.60-$0.80, who cares?!? How could this guy make money off of something so cheap? I still purchased the HTC OEM version as I wanted a better case that had those cutouts.
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omg for the last time i dont make money. Its been on amazon way before i posted this up.

Riot Outfitters Leather Case Review (*With PICS*)

I will update this thread tonight with pictures and an in depth review. I was in a Canadian Best Buy close to work and saw this case below the tablet area. I had read mixed things about Acer rubbery case and got cold feet with my expensive PD Air order after reading some mixed reviews on their service.
The company is Riot Outfitters and the protective case is leather. I have opened it and so far it looks fantastic. Magnets for closing it and it can be configured into 2 stand up modes using a flap that collapses with a magnet at the back. The ports are all exposed with the one exception being the docking port. I will take pictures tonight and offer some more thoughts.
UPDATE: Sorry pictures and full review delayed as I had a family function to attend..tonight for sure...

As promised here are some pics and an additional comment based on a few days of use. My only other complaint (other than dock port being covered) is that the unit slips a bit when it is tilted in landscape mode (non volume side) as the magnetic slip over latch doesn't hold the unit completely in.
Here are some pics and ask away if you have any questions. The only other thing I forgot to mention was the price. The unit was $49.99 at the Canadian Best Buy.
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Looks like a promising alternative to the PDAir cases. However, it does seem very loose. Does it seem pretty secure to you?
Chlballi

The slight slippage I was referring to only allows it to slip so far as the unit itself fits in snug at the center width. Undoing that clasp and purposely holding it up the unit does not slide out. However, with that said it is a bit loose in that one orientation and being leather it may get a bit looser but all in all I would rather have it a bit easier to get in and out versus what I have read about the Acer one which seems to hold it too tight. Also for $10 more you get something that is leather and doesn't smell like gasoline
I also don't think it would require much effort to rig it to make it fit completely snug and have some low cost ideas already but at this point I don't require it.

I also picked up this case and I've only found one issue with it. When using the tablet in landscape mode with the side that opens facing down, I've noticed that the tablet sides down somewhat and the case edge covers the ambient light sensor causing the screen to dim. I've even noticed this in portrait mode on occasion.
They should have put a notch in the side for the light sensor like they did for the front camera. Five minutes with a sharp exacto knife fixes the problem

Cant find this case
on Riots website?!

UPDATE: Added pics of Packaging including SKU/Part number above for those interested.

there is a GIANT problem with this case and with most other cases out there..
(I have one..)
It was designed to fit the device... upside down... chances are a person will 90% of the time use it in the "not to high" angle to kind of lay them with a good viewing angle so they can type while on their lap or on a desk..etc.
The problem is the whole device sits upside down when you put the device into this sleeve.
This wouldn't be an issue if the rotation worked as its supposed to but its currently extremely buggy in HC, games will always display in the original ladnscape mode so using this case, they'll appear upside down.
Also... there is that horrible bug in honeycomb where all other rotations perform like garbage... so that really annoyed me.
I solved this by cutting the proper holes for the device to fit in rotated by 180 degrees.

secularhuman said:
on Riots website?!
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I even sent them an email sing if they planned on releasing this in Best Buy in the US. No reply as of yet..

Got a reply from them today and its as follows:
Tom,
We do have that case available for sale.
The cost is $19.99, the only problem is we can not process a credit card at this time for this item because it is not on our site.
I can process an order 2 ways, one you can order something for equal price from our website and when the order comes through I will see your name and send the Acer Tablet. Or the other way is to send us a check.
Let me know if you are interested in either of the above options and I will make sure that you get your order.
If you would like to call me to discuss details let me know and I will give you my direct line phone number.
Thank you
Tanya
Riot Outfitters Customer Service
Sounds like an awful lot of crap to deal with just to purchase an accessory for my tablet. Especially one that will require modification to hold the tablet right side up and fit snugly...

Sounds like an awful lot of crap to deal with just to purchase an accessory for my tablet. Especially one that will require modification to hold the tablet right side up and fit snugly...
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True, but for $20 you are getting something that doesn't smell like gasoline
I just keep brightness on manual so the lack of the brightness sensor being obscured for me personally has been a non factor...so I have done no cutting and the only thing I did was add a clasp which cost me $2 so the unit is completely snug. I can post some pictures but agreed it is post purchase. I am confident the PD Air is a better case...much better but also much more expensive.

i wasnt offered a purchase deal from Riot/Tanya in the email she replied to me. she just said they were looking at getting it sold in US Retail stores but nothing right now.

minotauri said:
i wasnt offered a purchase deal from Riot/Tanya in the email she replied to me. she just said they were looking at getting it sold in US Retail stores but nothing right now.
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Hell, it'd be nice to just be able to order one from their website, can't even do that. That may be why she offered me a shot at it. My problem is the part about ordering something else, paying for it and then hoping the monkeys in the packaging/shipping department sent the right item. Don't know that I really wish to deal with the headache if they screw it up.