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TPD Gear Black Executive Case [updated with pictures!]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Executive...I&otn=2&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=787021242547809834
I just ordered one of these on ebay from TPD Gear. It should come in a couple days and I'll post a review. This one looks promising, if its similar to the Senyx one I bought but with clips instead of straps.
Here's my quick and dirty review and some photos (see posts 9 and 10):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14993709&postcount=9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14993709&postcount=10

I just ordered one of these on ebay from TPD Gear. It should come in a couple days and I'll post a review. This one looks promising, if its similar to the Senyx one I bought but with clips instead of straps.[/QUOTE]
Actually looks like a good economical option. Do chime in when you get yours.
Does anyone else have one of these???

i was looking into this one as well. looking forward to the review

Mine should be here shortly:
timehunter said:
Okay, I fess up. I got tired of the slippage issue with the official Acer case. I can literally with a few gentle shakes get my A500 free of the case now. Therefore I ordered the TPD case. It looks like it will be the least bulky of the choices.
But I still state my version of the dream case would be the union of thinness of the Acer to the lock tab tray of the TPD.
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timehunter said:
Mine should be here shortly:
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+1 exactly, let us know how you like it....

tracking says i'll get it tomorrow. i'll try to get some pictures of it tomorrow evening PST after my softball game.

I just ordered one of these today also. Can't wait to check it out. From the pics it looks like the best one to come out

minotauri said:
tracking says i'll get it tomorrow. i'll try to get some pictures of it tomorrow evening PST after my softball game.
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You'd better hurry. My tracking says tomorrow, Thursday, and I'm posting if no one beats me to it.

First set of photos.
So I just got the case tonight, so this is more or less a first impression of it.
First thing I noticed is that its bulkier than my Senyx folio case, but a little more compact. It's actually really close to the dimensions of the A500, so there's not a lot of edge margin along the perimeter of the case and the tablet itself, as there is on the other case. That said, if you look at my second set of photos on the next post, you'll see that with the tablet in the Senyx case, its really close the same thickness as the TPD case.
The material looks good, and has very little odor, which I imagine will go away like it did on my other case. The stand function is quite functional and very well designed, as it doesnt fold in on itself like other cases do, so structurally the case doesnt really bend too easily. The one gripe I can forsee is that the slots that hold the tablet when in stand mode may slip over time, but we'll see.
An elastic band binds the case together when its being transported, as you can see in the second set of photos. This works well enough, and keeps the profile very flat.
Now, on to the main reason I bought this -- the clips that hold the Tablet in. I really do not like the pouch-design that the other cases use because the tablet can slip fairly easily in it. The Senyx case uses straps along the corners and I've noticed that these straps have stretched already in the 2.5 weeks I've used it so it also does slip sometimes. These clips work wonderfully. They feel like they have some rubber material coated on them so it would help alleviate scratching to the tablet, but it was a bit difficult to put on at first and to take off. I think you are suppose to slide it in from the bottom.
The clips DO block the SD slot slightly!!!! It's just a tad too long, and it blocks the very end of the port making it, so far, not able to open while attached to the clips.
As far as weight goes, its a little bulkier as I mentioned because of an added layer which acts as the rear leg in kickstand mode, and this adds roughly 0.40 lbs when compared to the Senyx case. Both of these are heavier than the Acer OEM case.
--added one more thing-- I just noticed that in kickstand mode, there's speaker cutouts hidden under the kickstand in folio mode. Pretty awesome
OK -- sorry this was quick and dirty.
So far so good though!

second set of photos -- the last couple are the Senyx folio case. Also a nice pick.

Looks nice, but also looks like it adds a fair bit of bulk, thought not as much as the Targus model.
The Acer case isn't perfect, but is low impact on the foot print.
Your thoughts?

timehunter said:
Looks nice, but also looks like it adds a fair bit of bulk, thought not as much as the Targus model.
The Acer case isn't perfect, but is low impact on the foot print.
Your thoughts?
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I just wrote a quick write-up on it in post 9.
I had the Acer case and I hated it. It's very slim, but I couldnt stand it as I felt it degraded the overall look and quality of my tablet. This case is definitely a lot bulkier then the Acer case and the Senyx case. I like the clips though -- The Senyx case with clips would be ideal for me, since I do not care for the kickstand function as much -- I have the Arkon stand already.

Im more interested if you took these pics and did this write-up while "breaking bread with the porcelin god".
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deathbysnoosnoo said:
Im more interested if you took these pics and did this write-up while "breaking bread with the porcelin god".
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lol. it was the brightest area i could find to take pics quickly near my room.

didnt even notice the toilet....haha. thanks for the w/u and pics.
this case its tops on my list so far....

Got my TPD case today. It has very good contruction quality. It looks great and in the scope of its design it works very well as intended.
Since the components are all synthetic materials, it has an odor to it when brand new. That was easily dealt with, though, by a healthy dose of fabric freshener.
I love the plastic holder tray that is sewn into the case. It holds the device in place with a snap (pun intended) of authority and allows a nice view of the shiny toy it cradles so well. As mentioned in previous comments, the top bracket tab overlaps the SD card slot door. However, I don't see that as a show stopper. Unless you are using multiple SD cards to manage media, you won't need to bother with it much. I feel that if needed, the tab could be modified without any real impact to it's retention ability.
Other than that matter, the holder tray allows full access to all other ports and switches with no troubles.
I am not enamored of the extra bulk the case adds. But practically every case of this type has that issue to one degree or another. The Iconia already has significant thickness and this case adds to that in full measure. I'll take a few days with the case to see if I can live with it.
The case also makes the Iconia less comfortable to hold in portrait, at least to me. I do use it in portrait quite a bit, almost as much as landscape, but I'm willing to admit my use scenario is different from others. After all, all these tablets are designed primarily for landscape, so there you go. In landscape, especially when using it in easel mode, it is terrific.
In summary, it may not be perfect, but it is a very good option if you are looking for an executive folio type case that is also a landscape easel stand.

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So I tried the TPD for a few days. Its good, but the bulk and added weight was too much for me. I suspect the same for the Targus model. I'm back to the Acer case with some 3M Command double sided stickies to keep it in place.
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Here's the update.

Anybody think like me, that by the time we have all bought multiple cases to try them out, and then discard them because they have a fault or two, we could have just stumped up the shocking price of the pdair case and had done with it

markteacher said:
Anybody think like me, that by the time we have all bought multiple cases to try them out, and then discard them because they have a fault or two, we could have just stumped up the shocking price of the pdair case and had done with it
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lol ya. i was able to return the acer case at least. but i do have two cases now. luckily my co-worker might be getting one of these tablets so i might sell it to him for a reduced price.
the TPD case is a bit heavy, but im starting to like it alot. there are times when i take the tablet out of the case when im going to be holding it for long periods of time, but it works great on the table or on my lap.

just got in my case today.... It is a little bulky, but exactly what i was looking for

rooCASE Executive Portfolio

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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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?
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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
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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)
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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.

I can't believe what a crap selection we have...

Been to Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy, Staples, Target, Office Depot, Office Max and Walmart and am unable to find a reasonably priced case for my tab. Even the expensive ones are crap. The Targus Truss is widely available but too expensive for what it is and really not great at all. I can't remember all the other options I've man-handled in the past 48 hrs. At this point in my frustration, I'm looking for a generic zippered case that has a slightly hardened front and back cover (I realize it's just stiff cardboard). Ideally, I'm looking for black/dark (read not pink,yellow etc.) with edges slightly past the ends of tab. The closure doesn't matter (zippered, magnetic, velcro). There can be a bit of extra room if need be but not so much that the tab rattles around and causes imbalance in bag. A bit of protection from slight bumps or scratches would be nice but not something that can be flung across room. Currently my tab resides in a bubble padded mailing envelope that I can't recall who mailed to my house. Any ideas?

Yea I want a hot pink leather tight fitting.Acer case like but real quality
Gotta love hot pink

same size
Since its the same size of some of the others, how about looking on ebay? Its flooded with some for ones the same size.
I use a soft case that came with a laptop set. Has a Velcro strap in it, and it fits snug into it and enough spots for chargers, pad of paper, pens, etc. I'll try to update this with a pic later.
And its pink...lol

in thailand we do not have accessories...
so far just official case (and not easy to find)
no film protection for screen
have to wait one more month for get the cable very expensive
no spare part at all .... (better buy a new tablet than to repair it seems...)
and if wanna buy from amazon or else... 300% taxes... woOooow
and worst of it... not a lot of choices GENUINE
I want the TDP case... and a SCREEN SHIELD!!!

acericoniagirl said:
Since its the same size of some of the others, how about looking on ebay? Its flooded with some for ones the same size.
I use a soft case that came with a laptop set. Has a Velcro strap in it, and it fits snug into it and enough spots for chargers, pad of paper, pens, etc. I'll try to update this with a pic later.
And its pink...lol
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Yeah, right now this is what I'm considering on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Carrying-Bag-Case-Cover-Apple-Ipad-ACER-A500-Iconia-/330595484639?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item4cf906c3df
Kind of a shot in the dark as they don't give dimensions. If I get it, I'll probably cut out the net pocket.

A good case / bag for my Iconia...

I bought about four bags searching for something close to a perfect solution for my Iconia and I think I finally found something that:
1) Can hold the tablet while it's in the cover / sleeve (modified) combo while not being too tight / easy to get out.
2) Carry the bluetooth keyboard
3) carry the charger
4) Carry a few other accessories (foXl speakers / charger sometimes)
5) Not be cumbersome but still has room for a bit of expansion...
6) Doesn't have massive amounts of branding on it..
7) Well made / durable because I'm a bit hard on things
8) Has a few organizer pockets for pens / cleaning cloth / cables / biz cards
Belkin Mini Laptop bag
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-10-2-Mini-Laptop-Carrying/dp/B004C0S48O
I think the bag is designed for netbooks, but every other bag out there I have tried was just a bit on the small side to be practical for the amount of accessories I carry to support what I want to do with it...It's not the smallest bag out there, but...It's still small enough while still allowing for all the stuff I carry...
I'm very happy now..
Ooops. I was gonna post pics but I forgot my camera today. I' ll edit and add a few photos w/ the bag loaded up.

caselogic vna 210, could get the next size up though

azoller1 said:
caselogic vna 210, could get the next size up though
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Because I carry a bluetooth keyboard, I wanted a separate pocket / divider and the Belkin one has a full width pocket right next to the thick padding for the tab. Very convenient. Thanks for the recommend though!

I'm very happy with this one Golla G-bags , compact yet with lots of pockets and room for many things, very well made

I bought the Mobil-IT Ultimate Travel Essential Netbook Caddy. I walked into my local Office Depot a couple of weeks ago, and they had some on clearance. Ended up paying $8 for it!
It holds the tablet and my bluetooth keyboard plus a few other items. It's full of nifty pockets. What you can't see in the picture is that there's another pocket behind the netbook, which is just wide enough to hold the tablet when it's not in its case. Under the flap is a zipper pocket big enough to hold a couple of CDs or a thin external drive, plus a pocket that will hold almost any smartphone comfortably.
And for eight bucks, there's little room to complain. ;-)

How do you travel with the A500?

I'm just curious as to how everyone travels/totes around their A500? I'm currently using the official Acer case without a screen protector (I believe the A500 has gorilla glass?). I see quite a few people with iPad2's that don't use any sort of case and I was just wondering how everyone travels with the A500 seeing that it is much heavier and larger than an iPad already without a case.

I just slap it in my bag and whip it out whenever I'm bored.
No, I don't use any screen protectors or cases or such.

I use a screen protector and a leather case which I brought from e-bay.
Also use a back pack to carry my ACER A500 and a portable 3g MiFi router.

At home I don't use a case but when traveling I put it in a TPD case like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Skque-Clear-C...EY/ref=sr_1_58?ie=UTF8&qid=1329414069&sr=8-58
When it goes into luggage I have this holder:
http://www.amazon.com/Gizmo-Dorks-S...1K/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&qid=1329414069&sr=8-49

Mines always in its Crown folio case that I got from Amazon; Sometimes I'll take it out and about with me in just that but most of the time I also put it in a Targus netbook case that also has a Bluetooth mouse and a HP TouchPad Bluetooth keyboard in it (everything fits in easily and Snugly).
The netbook case makes it really easy to to carry my Iconia around, I just put the strap over my shoulder and around my neck and use it like a little backpack, once its on I hardly even notice the weight.
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(Acer Iconia A501 + Samsung Galaxy S I9000T)

Silverblade.nz said:
Mines always in its Crown folio case that I got from Amazon; Sometimes I'll take it out and about with me in just that but most of the time I also put it in a Targus netbook case that also has a Bluetooth mouse and a HP TouchPad Bluetooth keyboard in it (everything fits in easily and Snugly).
The netbook case makes it really easy to to carry my Iconia around, I just put the strap over my shoulder and around my neck and use it like a little backpack, once its on I hardly even notice the weight.
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(Acer Iconia A501 + Samsung Galaxy S I9000T)
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Same here, has always had a screen protector and i keep in the Acer case or my roocase. And when i travel i have the targus 10" case and love it. Lots of room.!
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I snagged a Belkin case at Target on some super close-out deal. All cameras, mics, ports, buttons, etc are accessible, and it has multiple options for propping up to a good viewable angle. Sure, it adds to the thickness of the tablet, but when you're out and about, it's awesome to have an extra modicum of protection. I'm always VERY careful of electronic devices, but accidents happen. 2 weeks after my purchase, I dropped my A500 onto a parking lot. No damage, no issues, etc. So, it paid for itself and any inconvenience right there.

Hope this isn't off limits to us a501 users.
I use a custom made leather case/wrap for mine. I worried about it at -30c, as I often have to wait for the transport, but it's pretty sturdy. Always starts up with no issues.
Every week or so, I wipe the display with the supplied cloth.

here ya go. best option in my opinion... and i use a netbook shoulder bag to carry
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490958

uuuum... by train mostly!

At home I like to show off the tablets beauty so I use a silver metal tripod stand, but for travel I use a fully covered leather case, and I always have my screen protector on since the day I got it, to keep it scratch free for a long time to come. I spoil this baby.

I don't have a proper case or screen protector, but my A500 is still in pristine condition. I travel all the time with my tab in a neoprene sleeve (similar to this one) shoved into my well padded laptop backpack. My bluetooth keyboard has its own case which doubles as a stand, and my bluetooth mouse also has its own neoprene case. Simple and effective

I have to say again, the cases that double as a multi-position stand REALLY make a tablet experience a pleasure. On a desk at work, or even lying on a couch, set the thing at a good viewing angle and you're good to go.

I have a TPU case that I leave on mine at all times. No screen protector of any sort, I tried a couple and they seemed to degrade the viewing quality. When I'm out and about I carry it all in a Timbuk2 netbook messenger. I think it was actually for an IPad 2, but I cut out the sleeve and altered it to fit my Acer and then sewed it back in the bag. Pretty much water-proof and I can throw it over my shoulder and take it with me when I'm on my bike.

I have the official Acer case with a few added pieces of velcro.
As far as the screen being gorilla glass, I have a scratch on mine, about 3/4 inch long on the bottom left, so they're not impervious to scratches.

netham45 said:
I have the official Acer case with a few added pieces of velcro.
As far as the screen being gorilla glass, I have a scratch on mine, about 3/4 inch long on the bottom left, so they're not impervious to scratches.
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The scratch sucks .. There are buffing compounds that might help get that out if its not to deep..
Lucky for my i have a skinomi screen protector on my tablet.. been on it since a week or two after i bought the thing. week before last dumb ass me scratched the protector about 3 inches long right near the center of the screen. I was so worried it had scratched the screen but could tell it did not go thru. So i went to manufacture website printed filled out and faxed a one page simple form to the manufacturer. Got email back from then the following morning with a tracking number. It came with a shipping label to ship the damaged protector back.. So im all happy again..
Back on topic . i have a very thin pinkish red case that i keep my Iconia in. it give not much protection but still lets me put the tablet in not so super large Purse. I Use it quite alot waiting in doctor offices and so on. I have had about 175 doctor visits in the last year. including the physical therapy.Pre and surgery visits (THOSE SUCK). so my tablet has been a awesome device to keep my sanity while waiting .Thou they do not allow it in MRI Machine.. grrrrrr how lame is that. its boring in that tunnel. I love my tablet to say the least.

My A500 has the standard Acer synthetic case but no screen protector. When I go out and about, it's protected by an 11' carry bag.
The only gripe I have is that I sometimes carry the AC adapter with an extension cable in a separate bag.
Acer take note: I hope the next model has a decent length cable for the AC adapter.
HTC Desire
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ROM: civato-FLEXSTRIKER-R9.5

Im a case nut, I have 3 cases, a white leather bold standby, an acer black rubberized one that folds into a stand, a smokey grey tpu case that is on it most of the time always has a screen protector, and I have a black Kroo messenger bag that I use to transport it and all of its stuff. (it has a lot of stuff)
I love my Iconia, and I spoil the crap out of it.
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Mine in crown case for use, than in padded backpack when travel.
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