Related
Hello-
This may be a weird question-
I was wondering if any other tablets share the same dimensions as the A500 or are close enough so that the A500 can fit in it's protective case. A universal case might be OK if it's fitted, though I'm not looking for a slip/portfolio case. Also, I don't mind doing a little modding for things like speaker, camera, mic openings, but don't want to destroy the case if a lot of the fit is off.
I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
I ordered a kindle dx portfolio case, also claims to fit the viewsonic gtab. I'll update when i get it.
EVO Mobile
Any one found a good over the shoulder bag that plays nice with our tablet and has some free space for cords and such?
I would totally recommend this series Golla G-Bags ,very compact and have good amount of space ( there is a pic with Ipad there so you can get the idea)
http://www.sunnybag.at/
look at this site,nice solar bags for tablets
GACY said:
http://www.sunnybag.at/
look at this site,nice solar bags for tablets
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you serious? I'll just buy a solar charger, normal bag and a cartload of beer for that price.
I have a extra small sized Timbuk2 messenger bag that works great. I also use a Crumpler brand bag for my DSLR and they also make laptop-style messenger bags as well. For my work laptop, I have a Tumi, and I carry around my tablet with that if I take it to the office. All three companies make high quality products that last forever and are stylish.
This one looks pretty good. I may get it.
http://www.amazon.com/Attached-Acer...KY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1308847497&sr=8-10
Or this one.
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Table...Z0/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1308847647&sr=8-45
I got this one:
http://www.targus.com/us/productdet...cts&cp=&bannertxt=Cases for Tablet & e-Reader
My tablet fits without removing it from its case and there are a couple of pockets for cables, etc.
Dont know if this would work but might be an option
amazon.com/Kensington-K62571US-Sling-Bag-iPad/dp/B003GSL6UQ/[/url]
I found quite a few that looked good but ended up buying a sleeve instead because I'm always bring my DSLR gear backpack with me and I can stow the tablet accessories in there. However, I would search for "netbook bags" and you'll get endless options to choose from.
I'm still always shocked that there are numerous bag and case options that cost half the price of the sophisticated device you're stowing in it.
I found a Mobil-IT "Ultimate Travel Essentials" Netbook Caddy, at Office Depot that works very well. The only problem is that it may be discontinued now...
I use SMT iPad Micro Bag that I bought for missus iPad but since she doesn't use it I take it for my A500. Fits just fine naked and even with Acer case on I can still zip up though it's bit tight. With long shoulder strap it's pefect to carry over my shoulder and have the zipped pocker as well as open pocket and big pouch on the other side for A4 papers...
OP did you find what you are looking for? I too use my photo bag to carry mine around. Vangard Up Rise, I Carry the tablet DSLR, flash and lenses.
I just ordered this timbuk2 bag from amazon. It looks pretty good and according to the company website will fit my Acer. It should arrive in a couple days, I'll try to post some pics and let you know how it works.
http://www.amazon.com/Timbuk2-Frees...MNWG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1310296933&sr=8-3
I have this case,
http://www.caselogic.com/case_logic...ail/index.cfm?modelid=154701&lastterm=ULA-110
Fits perfectly, the inside opening is a little thick, made for a 1.5" netbook but I added a couple layers of foam and the G Tab fits like a glove. Just about the perfect case and it's on sale.
Here it is on Amazon also,
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-UL...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1310344575&sr=8-1
razen_spec said:
OP did you find what you are looking for? I too use my photo bag to carry mine around. Vangard Up Rise, I Carry the tablet DSLR, flash and lenses.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not really, most of the bags are very sporty for a lack of a better word with straps and clips and such. i was more looking for a simple bag with velcro or even no really locking flap that will fit the tablet vertically with a single tone bag possibly gray with a movable pad on the strap.
spoupard said:
I got this one:
http://www.targus.com/us/productdet...cts&cp=&bannertxt=Cases for Tablet & e-Reader
My tablet fits without removing it from its case and there are a couple of pockets for cables, etc.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got this one too. If you are looking to carry just the tablet with a keyboard, a compact mouse and a couple of cords this is a very good size. Thought, it won't take anything beyond that. The tablet can fit with a case.
I use that :
http://www.aqipa.com/en/newsID/1292836297_admin_ID4d0f1dc905cd9990653140/newsdetail.html
It's cheap, compact, good quality, the tablet fits nicely in it and there's plenty of room for cables, headset, whatever. It has two room inside, one of them having a velcro that keeps the tablet vertically.
spoupard said:
I got this one:
http://www.targus.com/us/productdet...cts&cp=&bannertxt=Cases for Tablet & e-Reader
My tablet fits without removing it from its case and there are a couple of pockets for cables, etc.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i love this bag... fits both my acer netbook and a500 with a few other things as well (like my 3ds)
godashram said:
i love this bag... fits both my acer netbook and a500 with a few other things as well (like my 3ds)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I grabbed the Targus iPad CityGear Messenger bag; the A500 is a bit too wide to fit into the intended interior sleeve, but the main compartment is just the right size for the tablet + a mini USB keyboard w/ trackpad, and I keep a 500gb USB hard drive + cables in the outer pockets
manufacturer product link: http://www.targus.com/us/productdeta...itygear ipad
amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Targus-CityGear-Motorola-Samsung-TSM148US/dp/B004H605OY
<Edit>Hrm, the Targus link isn't working, looks like this is the same as the "e-Reader" link above :|
Just wondering if anybody else has gone for one of these. I grabbed one off of amazon well pre ordered one which has now shipped but because I am over in NZ may take a little while to get over here. Its this one here.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00547IV6E
Was looking at that one. Of all the cases I've seen in that price range,I like that one the most.
Sent from my A500 using XDA Premium App
I pre-ordered mine and got it Friday. It's a really nice, well made case. I don't know that I will ever use the tablet in portrait mode while its attached to it like they show, but the fact that the tablet is removable from the case make its nice. Seems like the zipper is a little tight when trying to close it, but there's a lot of room for error as to where you can place the tablet inside the main case. The tilt stand is top notch, I feel very comfortable leaving the case open on a table with the screen exposed, and the curve cut into the stand itself makes it easy to rest the case on your leg and use the tablet.
It is a very well made case. Very solid and high quality.
This looks promising. Just ordered a tpu case and would like this as another option.
Thinking of ordering the magenta color one made like the Acer case when its available.I have too cases for my notebook and are great
Hey, found the same case cheaper at ebay. I think the seller has the magenta color too: http://cgi.ebay.ph/Black-Leather-Ca...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2eb66f6e50
i went with the rooCASE slimline: rooCASE Slim-Fit (Black) Folio Case Cover with Multi Adjustable Viewing Angles for Acer Iconia Tab A500 10.1-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi
cdclayto said:
i went with the rooCASE slimline: rooCASE Slim-Fit (Black) Folio Case Cover with Multi Adjustable Viewing Angles for Acer Iconia Tab A500 10.1-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also just ordered the slimline case
cdclayto said:
i went with the rooCASE slimline: rooCASE Slim-Fit (Black) Folio Case Cover with Multi Adjustable Viewing Angles for Acer Iconia Tab A500 10.1-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi! Where did you order yours? Amazon has it listed but it's not yet available until the 18th.
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Slim-...0-1-Inch/dp/B0056CW7PS/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_1
Found this one, im ordering it. Looks like it comes with a pen. Might just be what ive been looking for.
i pre-ordered it from Amazon. if you want it I would order now while it is half price.
Hi I bought the executive case I like the good quality and the part you can take out is good as the complete case is quite heavy. Which is a bummer but there are no real alternatives when you want to have it combined in a portfolio
Acer Iconia A500 Leather Folio Case Cover for Acer Iconia Tablet 10.1-Inch (Black) An
This one is on Sale on amazon for $14.95
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BYL7WK
I got this case about a week ago and so far it has been great. My only grip is the velcro on the back of the case (rough side is in the back ). It's not very comfortable to hold. Would have been nice if it was reversed.
also try this one if you like..i got for 10 euro
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14683612#post14683612
kdog78 said:
I got this case about a week ago and so far it has been great. My only grip is the velcro on the back of the case (rough side is in the back ). It's not very comfortable to hold. Would have been nice if it was reversed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
in canada and amazon wont ship here, but i found one here that will http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...0-Executive-Leather-Case/6070886/product.html but before i pull the trigger ive got a couple questions, does the tablet have a closure once its into the internal / removable compartment? IE button, velcro or magnet? or will it just fall out if held upside down wrong? And does the internal compartment have any room in it for the tablet to move inside, even just a little? the reason i ask, is i would like to use a TPU plastic shell around the tablet as an additional layer of protection. And i hope there is enough room for it all to fit, it adds roughly 1 to 2mm of thickness for a total of 3 to 4mm of length if both edges are taken into account. You guys think it would fit?
Edit - Heres what i need to fit inside http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Smoke-TPU...ccessories&hash=item3cb9bbee06#ht_4446wt_1396
android01 said:
in canada and amazon wont ship here, but i found one here that will http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...0-Executive-Leather-Case/6070886/product.html but before i pull the trigger ive got a couple questions, does the tablet have a closure once its into the internal / removable compartment? IE button, velcro or magnet? or will it just fall out if held upside down wrong? And does the internal compartment have any room in it for the tablet to move inside, even just a little?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The back of the internal case has two 3" diameter circles to attach it to the external case. (See first attachement)
the reason i ask, is i would like to use a TPU plastic shell around the tablet as an additional layer of protection. And i hope there is enough room for it all to fit, it adds roughly 1 to 2mm of thickness for a total of 3 to 4mm of length if both edges are taken into account. You guys think it would fit?
Edit - Heres what i need to fit inside http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Smoke-TPU...ccessories&hash=item3cb9bbee06#ht_4446wt_1396
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's really hard to say. I don't think the TPU case would fit. The inside case does not have much wiggle room. (Check the other two images)
kdog78 said:
The back of the internal case has two 3" diameter circles to attach it to the external case. (See first attachement)
It's really hard to say. I don't think the TPU case would fit. The inside case does not have much wiggle room. (Check the other two images)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Instant gratification won out and I ended up pulling the trigger. I will report back on how the tpu fits inside this once the roocase arrives.
And any modifications required to make it happen, if any. At the risk of sounding like an idiot, if it don't fit I'm gonna make it fit.
rooCASE
While I ended up going for a different style of leather case, it looks like RooCase is making the better ones for the a500.
Very good materials and design, as I've stated elsewhere.
I don't think you can go wrong with any of their cases.
Last night I went to Fry's Electronics to pick up a case or sleeve for my Transformer and there was absolutely nothing on the shelf for it. Next choice was to protect the screen from scratches with either a screen protector or even taking the plunge with the keyboard dock.There were plenty of accessories for the Iconia Tab, Galaxy Tab, Xoom, etc, but I am starting to become irritated with Asus' inability to provide adequate supplies. Anyone else return their other brand in favor for the Transformer and are now feeling burned?
I feel your pain. I was looking online for a case and a screen protector and could only find one style of case for the Transformer, which is also made by Asus. I was actually able to get the case through Newegg for 20.00 as it was an open box, which made me happy. I paid 9.95 with shipping for the screen protector which came with three of them through Amazon. As the Transformer is a new product I'm sure we will see more accessories come available. I love the transformer and quite honestly have no desire to give it up due to the current lack of accessories.
Think yourself lucky, in my country all high street retailers are committing commercial suicide by only stocking ipod/iphone/ipad accessories.
One day when it's far too late, will they wake up that everyone is simply shopping online to buy what they can't/won't provide...
I feel for you. I looked around and everything I saw was for iOS devices. Hardly anything for our tablet.
Your probably only choice is to buy online.
I wish there was a gel case for it but there isn't. That's probably my biggest gripe with the device and a lot of people here have dropped it and permanently recessed the power or volume buttons as a result. This could be avoided if we had a decent gel case.
For the screen protector I just buy a pack of $3.00 XOOM protectors. They don't fit flush with the screen but good enough.
Amazon is your friend!!! I would suggest eBay, but I've gotten burned to many times!!!
Sent from my Evo 4G using XDA Premium App
Not to be a shill and I realize this is online only, but rooCASE Multi-Angle (Black) Leather Folio Case Cover for Asus Eee Pad Transformer 10.1-Inch TF101 Android Tablet Wi-Fi, is actually a fantastic case for the price. Check it out at Amazon, I'd post a link, but I have yet to meet my 8 post threshold.
Guys, wise up a little and go on a little hunt. If anyne lives in a city that's worthwhile go hit up microcenter, best buy, frys, heck even staples. Take your transformer in with you and slip it into cases until you find somthing that fits nicely. Just look for generic 10.1" netbook or tablet cases/sleeves.
I spent about 15 minutes going through the cases at my local microcenter and found a belkin case for $15 that fits the tablet and dock ****ing perfectly.
Now as far as screen protectors, cables, and anything else. the market sucks...
I am considering the following two cases for my new tablet. If anyone has experience with any of the cases please let me know if it holds the tablet properly and has the plastic holders on all four sides and my tablet won't slide out.
ebay item number - 170654016095
ebay item number - 270792585161
the third one is roo case with velcro, would it collect dust due to velcro and cause problems for the tablet or not?
"rooCASE Multi-Angle (Black) Leather Folio Case Cover for Acer Iconia Tab A500 10.1-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi" available on Amazon.
Sorry i can't paste the link as i'm still new here..
Thanks for your input.