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Old 08-26-2012, 08:35 AM   #161
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I still haven't bought a case for my Nexus 7. I can't justify buying one online - I need to see it in person first.

Frankly, I'm a bit disappointed that there aren't any in the stores yet.
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Old 08-26-2012, 11:30 AM   #162
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I still haven't bought a case for my Nexus 7. I can't justify buying one online - I need to see it in person first.

Frankly, I'm a bit disappointed that there aren't any in the stores yet.
While a big hit, only compared to other tablets not including iPad. :/ You're basically gambling trying to find a case that isn't some universal (read: fits the ipad) case or the odd Samsung Galaxy 10.1

Though, credit to blackberry for putting out some accessories.

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Old 08-26-2012, 11:40 AM   #163
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No, the worst feeling is when they don't last because they're poorly designed. My iPad Dodocase is broken because the corners snapped. They've just released a new version, which should fix this problem, but that doesn't help me.

The Nexus 7 Dodocase is cheaply made too. They just provide adhesive stripes to stick it to the back of the case.
Personally I think the Dodocase stuff has always been cheap - bamboo and cloth book binding is a neat idea, but hardcover books fall apart all the time, why would I wrap my tablet in that. And the retention mechanism has always been subpar.

Anyways, I wonder if maybe the medium gadget sleeve from Saddleback would fit the Nexus:
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Cla...&category=1290

It's not a case, but their stuff is ridiculously well made. I have their iPad case and its indestructible.
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Old 08-26-2012, 02:36 PM   #164
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I still haven't bought a case for my Nexus 7. I can't justify buying one online - I need to see it in person first.

Frankly, I'm a bit disappointed that there aren't any in the stores yet.
Some of the ones online aren't that particularly expensive. This leather one looks pretty nice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...2&tag=mbn0c-20
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Old 08-26-2012, 02:57 PM   #165
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Some of the ones online aren't that particularly expensive. This leather one looks pretty nice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...2&tag=mbn0c-20
M-Edge makes decent products too, I've had one of their cases before. This is a neat looking design:
http://www.medgestore.com/products/nexus7-incline.psp
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Finally was able to order one of these through Future Shop's website.
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Old 09-05-2012, 11:15 AM   #167
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^What's the ETA on delivery? I've been trying to get one off Kijiji for the past week because I was told anywhere from 2 weeks to a month if I order. No dice yet.
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Old 09-05-2012, 11:18 AM   #168
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2-8 business days, I will post again when they have processed the order.
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Old 09-05-2012, 01:31 PM   #169
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I'm still loving mine. Great $259 buy. Glad I did't drop $600+ for an iPad.
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Old 09-05-2012, 01:37 PM   #170
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Finally was able to order one of these through Future Shop's website.
haha, we must have ordered within minutes of each other.

I also ordered a case, USB adapter and screen protector from amazon.ca as well.

Here is the case - http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B008...ls_o00_s00_i00

I ended up ordering the "Frequently Bought Together" package a little ways down
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Old 09-05-2012, 02:12 PM   #171
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The estimated shipping date is between the 7th and the 13th. I suspect it will be the 13th.
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Old 09-05-2012, 02:20 PM   #172
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I got this case:

http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-Ultra-S.../dp/B008D2POAS

Is awesome.

These look identical, more expensive but in stock:

http://www.amazon.ca/Asuxtek%C2%AE-S...876232&sr=1-18

http://www.amazon.ca/BoxWave-Leather...876272&sr=1-62
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Old 09-05-2012, 02:22 PM   #173
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Really glad I forewent an iPad for this. I was on the verge of getting a new iPad a couple months ago but thought better of it. I wouldn't trade a Nexus for one now. Love the smaller form factor and the relatively open Android ecosystem.
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I just grabbed one of these at BestBuy yesterday and am finding it quite cool. I have an iPhone, but when price is taken in to account, this thing makes the iPad close to unjustifiable, in my eyes.

Is anyone using it to read PDF documents or anything like that? The tablet has a built-in viewer, but I'm wondering if anybody is aware of a higher-end viewing app.
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I just grabbed one of these at BestBuy yesterday and am finding it quite cool. I have an iPhone, but when price is taken in to account, this thing makes the iPad close to unjustifiable, in my eyes.

Is anyone using it to read PDF documents or anything like that? The tablet has a built-in viewer, but I'm wondering if anybody is aware of a higher-end viewing app.
Get Mantano Reader (It isn't free) and then say "Oh yes!"
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Odd, I just tried to order this case off of amazon.com and it said it can't be shipped to my address in Calgary. Am I missing something?
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The estimated shipping date is between the 7th and the 13th. I suspect it will be the 13th.
I ordered approximately 30 minutes after you and I have an estimated arrival date of September 9th - 13th.

My order is still "In Progress".
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Old 09-06-2012, 07:53 AM   #178
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Odd, I just tried to order this case off of amazon.com and it said it can't be shipped to my address in Calgary. Am I missing something?
Weird, maybe they changed their shipping policies recently or something.
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Weird, maybe they changed their shipping policies recently or something.
For the most part I thought that rarely do Amazon vendors shop outside of the US?

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Old 09-06-2012, 09:51 AM   #180
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There's some that do, but usually their shipping charges are crazy so the delight of finding one that will ship to Canada is usually replaced by the disappointment of $50 shipping fees.

I paid the regular Amazon shipping for mine though. Maybe that's why they changed, they weren't making money off of shipping to Canada.
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