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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.

New TPU Case out!

Hi everyone,
I was just about to buy a leather folio on ebay for my tablet when I decided to do a quick search for a TPU case just to be safe. And ONE hit came up. Looks like the seller 'tpdgear' is selling a tpu case on their page. The seller states it has limited quanities and is seeing how the product sells before having more made. I bought one myself and will give my opinion of it early next week when I receive it. I have been looking for one of these cases forever and now its finally here!! From the pictures, it looks like they have 'tpdgear' emblazoned on the back of the case (dunno if thats a turn-off for a lot of people).
Sorry, but the forum doesn't allow me to post outside links on the forum since I'm a new user. You can do a search for 'Acer A500 tpu' and it will give you a hit for user/seller 'tpdgear'
For those who don't know what TPU is, its an abbreviation for thermoplastic polyurethanes, the material the case is made of. Its more rigid in structure than your typical silicone, but softer and more flexible than the plastic hard cases. I have owned multiple cases made of these for my cell phones and i LOOOVE them. Just wanted to let you guys know for those that looking for them. I dread having to get one those bulky leather folios and have been using a netbook sleeve/case myself.

this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Smoke-TPU...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3cb9bbee06

Yes, thanks godashram for posting it!!

You beat me to it. Just discovered it today, was going to post but saw this thread. Bought mine a few mins ago. I will post when i get it. Anyone else order one?

sure now they get one out there. literally just got my skinit skin in and put it on yesterday. Will tell you though, everyone thinks this skinit textured carbon fiber is real. It is the best fake carbon fiber i have seen yet

slowestcivic said:
sure now they get one out there. literally just got my skinit skin in and put it on yesterday. Will tell you though, everyone thinks this skinit textured carbon fiber is real. It is the best fake carbon fiber i have seen yet
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LOL..... I was going to do the same thing but will try the TPU cover first. Does the skin come with all that cut outs for the speakers a such? I assume so.

Hey, I've been looking for one of these for a while...good find! If possible, post some pics and let us know how well it fits and all. I'd like to know if it works before I pull the trigger and buy one. Thanks!

I got it! Came in today! Here are some pics:
The side where i am pulling back the case is softer than i like but it is protecting it very well. The cutt out for the lock right below is the one that isnt cut out very well but does not cover it. I will get more pics up when i get back.
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Looks great! I've wanted one since I got my tablet. I just ordered mine today so I'll comment on the quality when I get it.

Yeah I was gonna wait until I got your review before ordering, but instant gratification won out. Mine is on the way. Glad it does truly look decent, so I didn't just waste 18 bucks. Thanks for the pics!

Just got mine about an hour ago. Other than the giant "TPDGEAR" across the back, I love it. I've been looking for something like this since the A500 came out.

Just got mine today! It fits well, and is a lot firmer than the usual silicone covers. My only complaint is the softness of the sides, top and bottom edges. I solved this with a few strategically placed bits of doubled sided scotch tape along the edges. Now when I pick it up by the edge, it doesn't pull away from the tablet. Overall a good little cover though.

just received mine yesterday. case fits like a glove and eliminates a lot of bulk compared to other sleeves, portfolios and cases. cut-outs for ports & speakers line up true and allow cables to be inserted with causing it to be loose. material is sturdy (its tpu) and came in a smoky color. like karlkarloff said, some people may find the edges to be a little too soft, but i personally didn't have a problem. there is 'TPDGear' etched in the back in big letters so that would be my only complaint. big thanks to razen_spec for posting pics!

So I've had mine for a week now and I really like it... I like the textured feel and the TPU material is very sturdy and has a tight fit. The only small issue I have is the logo. I would have rather had a cutout for the metallic Acer insignia.

I just bought one today. I can't wait to be rid of the HORRIBLE Acer case.

There's another one on ebay now. Same price, no annoying logo in the back!
Just bought it, I'll report back in 5-10 business days.
PS: just got my Acer yesterday (staples deal) and loving it so far.

i love this new table. had ipad1 and i found it best used for coffee toaster.
love the widgets, and the google browser.
ordered! Thanks

rstuckmaier said:
There's another one on ebay now. Same price, no annoying logo in the back!
Just bought it, I'll report back in 5-10 business days.
PS: just got my Acer yesterday (staples deal) and loving it so far.
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Damn, I like my TPD Gear case, but the one you found looks a little nicer. Looks like it wraps around the front of the screen a bit more so the siders won't flex out like they did(two sided tape took care of that) on my TPD one. And its black with no logo, I might have to get it and see if I can sell my other one.

How is the screen covered for travel?

Thanks for posting this case. I just the Iconia for the hubs' b-day this week, and haven't decided on a case yet. We just got a zipper neoprene case%for it (cannot beat five bucks!)

Flip Case

Is there a case like this
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-flip-case for the Nexus 4? I'd love to get one.
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Somehow I don't think the phone will sell enough to guarantee that. But we'll see. I'd love a flip case. Since forever ago.

I would also enjoy having this case.. Really hoping it comes out
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Don't know how it would work without having a removable back cover
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Well, they could always make a snap on case with a cover attached.

nice
that's really nice

Would Luv this! I have a verticle Hoco leather on my Sensation now.

PDair And Piel Frama have made flip cases (both vertical and horizontal) for Nexus devices. I assume they will for the 4 as well. I just emailed PDair so we'll see what the response is.
I have a Piel Frama for my Nexus One and love it.

Solutions Etcetera said:
I just emailed PDair so we'll see what the response is.
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PDair's response:
"Thanks for your enquiry. LG Nexus 4 E960 on planning schedule, but our Marketing Department not yet confirmed the release date."
So at least they're working on it and I will wait for one of these.

Leather cases already available in Europe
There is a European vendor (docteur-gms.com) with a number of cases for the Nexus 4, including leather wallet and leather flip cases. I cannot yet post full links so add http to the following //docteur-gsm.com/en/2573-lg-nexus-4. There are many color options and styles available. If I buy a Nexus 4 (I'm waiting to see the early real world reviews by all you first adopter buyers to make my decision), I'll probably get one of the leather cases from this site. I don't know what import duties will run, but the prices for the leather cases seems reasonable when converting from Euros to Dollars (although I didn't try to calculate shipping).

Maybe they'll make one like they do for the N7, and that one is only $20 so for a phone it should be ~$10.

Just seeing if I can post a photo of the black leather flip case for the LG Nexus 4 at the site that I referenced in my earlier post. They have a white one that opens from the side, but like a lot of their products, they've posted the Samsung Galaxy S3 product photos. Hopefully, they'll get all their product photos updated ASAP once they get their hands on an actual phone.

Solutions Etcetera said:
PDair's response:
"Thanks for your enquiry. LG Nexus 4 E960 on planning schedule, but our Marketing Department not yet confirmed the release date."
So at least they're working on it and I will wait for one of these.
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Do you (or anyone else) know of any other manufacturers of leather folio cases?
I checked out the PDair and Piel Frama flip/folio cases for the Galaxy Nexus and I wasn't that impressed. I'm looking for a SLIM and simple leather folio case.

I cant wait for a flip case either.

Sorry... Started to repeat myself.

I sent out emails to several OEM's, interestingly all replied but most with generic responses. I did get one semi specific response:
"For the Nexus 4 custom flip covers, we are currently evaluating the market. Due to lack of easy access to the battery cover, requiring users to apply manual labor, use scarce tools and remove the original battery cover might cause warranty issues. This will significantly reduce the size of the market we would cater to."

kristoff125 said:
Maybe they'll make one like they do for the N7, and that one is only $20 so for a phone it should be ~$10.
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I doubt if we'll ever get these from LG

Why can't these manufacturers make a transparent snap-on case that goes on the back and includes a flip-cover? I don't see why they'd even consider the idea of "removing the non-removable battery cover" just to apply a case onto it.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012257

Rugged Aluminum Case with clear back for Note 10+

So I typically use the slim case for my phone but I was drawn to this case because it is able to redirect audio to the front of the phone and The "click-i-ness" of the buttons .
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I like thin cases that show off my phone, I'm super careful with my phones and I rarely have a need for extra military grade protection.
With that in mind, this case is great!
It is for the times I go somewhere that I feel I need the protection, this will be my go to case. Ballgames, concerts, outdoor events, etc.
It looks good and feels good and provides a lot of confidence against drops and other unforeseen events.
Buttons are perfectly clicky and the cutouts are good too.
Installing the case can be difficult at first but once you figure it out it get easier each time.
The plastic back is great to see my phone, but I'm a little concerned that it will get all scratched up. Time will tell for that and I plan on finding out as I will use this case consistently for particular occasions.
Almost forgot to mention that the redirected bottom speaker feature is also pretty good. Very well implemented and it sounds good.
And you can find a video review here : https://t.co/QD0zVOdafE?amp=1
You can have it from Amazon for $24.98 dollars, I think it is a great price!
Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZVGZQV6

I just received my Schnail Saviour today and I must say this is the best-built case I've ever owned and I've had Otterbox and other high-end cases. The case actually routes the audio from the bottom speaker to the front and makes the sound quality better and way louder! The back is very thick and solid and will certainly protect from any major drops! The color is subtle and vibrant at the same time. It is primarily purple but changes to green and blue and yellow in different lighting conditions. Sure to be an eye-catcher! I can't say enough great things about the build quality of this case. This is sure to be my daily driver over the other 4 cases I own. The best part about this product and this company was the hand-written thank you note and their donation to the American Cancer Society! I donate to them with every Amazon Smile purchase so this is a win-win. I am always appreciative of a company that not only builds a quality product but also provides a portion of their profits to a good cause. Stop thinking about it and buy this case already!!!

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I just received my Schnail Saviour today and I must say this is the best-built case I've ever owned and I've had Otterbox and other high-end cases. The case actually routes the audio from the bottom speaker to the front and makes the sound quality better and way louder! The back is very thick and solid and will certainly protect from any major drops! The color is subtle and vibrant at the same time. It is primarily purple but changes to green and blue and yellow in different lighting conditions. Sure to be an eye-catcher! I can't say enough great things about the build quality of this case. This is sure to be my daily driver over the other 4 cases I own. The best part about this product and this company was the hand-written thank you note and their donation to the American Cancer Society! I donate to them with every Amazon Smile purchase so this is a win-win. I am always appreciative of a company that not only builds a quality product but also provides a portion of their profits to a good cause. Stop thinking about it and buy this case already!!!
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Did you make the review, and then returned the case?
So you walked away with money and the company lost the 26 dollars plus the return shipping and restock fee? and the case can't be sold any more? WOW
God bless ya, you need to be taken really good care of by god.

SuperLeakTX said:
Did you make the review, and then returned the case?
So you walked away with money and the company lost the 26 dollars plus the return shipping and restock fee? and the case can't be sold any more? WOW
God bless ya, you need to be taken really good care of by god.
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Why would that person return the case? And why would you think your god would want to get involved?

I've been looking for a solid protective case for work that still showcases the phone. This case is easy to hold and feels sturdy enough to protect against bumps and drops it may endure while working
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This case is awesome. I've tried many cases and this is my new favorite. Great protection and clear back to see your phones color. Not too big or bulky.

Get mine tomorrow! Can't wait!!!
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The ghostek atomic is really nice looking and very sturdy, I got one in red, looks fantastic

someone know if this case is good to use with screen protectors?

Mystery gift is a lousy water bottle

I had hoped that they would have sent those of us who ordered before the pop up box came up would have gotten the same gift, but boy was I wrong. A lousy water bottle included with the supposed $99 discount.
Had I known, I would have cancelled and reordered.
Anyone get a better mystery gift?

Superguy said:
I had hoped that they would have sent those of us who ordered before the pop up box came up would have gotten the same gift, but boy was I wrong. A lousy water bottle included with the supposed $99 discount.
Had I known, I would have cancelled and reordered.
Anyone get a better mystery gift?
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That's some BS. Just one more thing I gotta throw or give away. Mine is supposed to be arriving tomorrow. I'll let you know what my mystery gift is.
Honestly, I was hoping it would be earbuds or something like that.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using XDA Labs

IM said it could be earbuds or a bottle. But apparently, the bottle is worth $99. ?
Trying to upload a screenshot of the conversation where he said it was actually with $99. I told him it better have gold in it.
I asked him to escalate, as he said they'll contact me soon.
OP makes a good phone, but it's always their weird business crap like this I find irritating.

agreed, the water bottle is a slap in the face. i hope we all make our voices heard and maybe they do something.

Just received mine too. Feel like a sucker. Damn water bottle

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Just received mine too. Feel like a sucker. Damn water bottle
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Right? Well since I also received the $99 water bottle I had to go to a T-Mobile store where I could buy a decent case for $42 dollars. Sigh.

Sadly my experience was the same, got the same stupid tiny water bottle/thermos, I was hoping for another charger like they used to do (or at least something more useful). I also had to buy a case from T-Mobile since my nicer case is coming from China and could be here anywhere in the next 3 mo (sadly I'm not exaggerating shipping time).

I also received a really shiny metal water bottle. It's too small to be of much use and was I was pretty disappointed when I realized that's all the "surprise gift" was....

Pic of the water bottle please
Someone please upload the pic of the $99 goddamn water bottle....

Here's a link to the OP forum where people are pissed. I love what this guy did with the pic. ?
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/mystery-gift.1322017/page-6#post-22254938
OP ordered me $20 to their overpriced store.
They also asked for feedback to be submitted to https://forums.oneplus.com/feedback/

This pretty will be my last Oneplus phone due to their deceptive marketing and screwing us over
https://imgur.com/TrW4SqK
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g96818 said:
This pretty will be my last Oneplus phone due to their deceptive marketing and screwing us over
https://imgur.com/TrW4SqK
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I think that pretty much sums it up.
May send this back and get a Samsung instead.

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I think that pretty much sums it up.
May send this back and get a Samsung instead.
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I concur. Was thinking maybe a pixel since it should be more mod friendly

I got today my oneplus 8t with just a bottle, without cover. Even the clear does not come with that one

Emanuel09 said:
I got today my oneplus 8t with just a bottle, without cover. Even the clear does not come with that one
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Are you serious? I haven't opened mines yet.

Yes, of course just charger and cable. And misery box a bottle.

I'm really disappointed about the bottle too. I was hoping for at least a case and maybe earbuds but damn this really was a slap in the face. Unlike someone else that posted, I couldn't even find a case at my local T-Mobile store (or others within 15 miles of me). The cases on amazon seem like garbage right now as well.
Only good side is that shipping was fast... I got my phone before a lot of T-Mobile stores even had time to put up a demo unit according to one store I went to.

Graphically it is better
From NEVER SETTLE to NEVER MORE!!!