- Dual-View Multi Angle Folio Cover for Asus Transformer Pad TF300.
- Premium PU Synthetic Leather with Micro Suede Interior. (Tablet NOT Included)
- Detachable Inner Sleeve for Handheld Operation; Sleeve Reattaches to Folio by Velcro for Landscape or Portrait viewing.
- 3 Grooves for Multi-Angle Viewing . Magnetic Flap Closure. Access to All Ports and Controls. (This Case is NOT Compatible with Keyboard / Dock)
- A MUST Have for all Asus Transformer Pad TF300 Owners!! Available in Black, Magenta and Red. Search: rooCASE Asus Transformer Pad TF300 Dual-View
Great fit and finish. No loose seams, rough edges, etc. A well-made product.
Great alignment with all the ports and cameras. Controls are easy to reach and operate.
Protects the tablet without making it to heavy or thick to hold
The easel feature is easy to use and stable.
The only thing I would change, is I wish I could insert the tablet bottom first so that I could charge it without opening the case. As it is designed, the top must go in the case first so the rear camera will align with the cutout. That puts the charging port facing the spine of the case and you have to open the case while charging (who knows that may be for heat dissipation).
With the tablet in, the case measures 10.5 x 7.25 x 1 inch.Now, I'll preface this review with saying that the product does do exactly what it advertises. My TF300 fits in there well (although you may need to fiddle a bit to get the cameras to line up with the holes). The slot for a capacitive stylus is nice too. The case works very nicely as a stand in either directions, which is great for movie watching.
Now for the complaints.
1. The case is quite thick. With the case, you'll be carrying around something around approximately 3 times the thickness of just the device itself.
2. Folding the cover around the back is rather awkward. It becomes even more bulky and cumbersome.
3. The buttons and corners of the screen are not as easy to access with the case.
Put simply, I find that this case destroys the elegance and slimness of the TF300. I find it more cumbersome than useful. This is entirely a matter of taste and people are free to disagree with me. But, as for me I prefer to keep things as slim and light as possible, and was rather disappointed with how bulky this case is.
As much as it pains me to say it, I wish something like Apple's smart cover was out for Android devices. Those do not affect the slimness of the device and give some added protection to the screen.There weren't many of these cases available at the time of purchase, so I originally bought a Navitech. I was disappointed in it for several reasons. First, it has a snap so that you can use it in landscape or portrait. If the tablet is unsnapped, you have to take the tablet out of the case, use your palm to resnap it, then put the tablet back into the case. I was afraid to use that much force on the screen, so I had to remove it every time it came unsnapped. Also in portrait, it kept falling down. It didn't seem to be strong enough to hold it up. Then it didn't have a hole for the headphone jack, so I couldn't use that or my stylus lanyard. The ROO CASE IS SO MUCH BETTER! I was so disappointed with the Navitech, I bought the Roo. It is stronger, it has all of the ports exposed, and it has velcro instead of a snap. It also is made of real leather and stays flat when closed. The interior has a softer microfiber protective coating with bumps to hold the tablet. The Navitech did not have the microfiber and it had slits instead of bumps. This may have been the reason it kept falling down. The Roo costs about $10 more, but is entirely worth the money if you use the tablet frequently. If you are thinking of buying a case, I highly recommend the Roo.This case is perfect for the tf300! All buttons and ports are accessible. The case doesn't smell bad like others do. It looks and feels nice and has a holder for a stylus. The keyboard dock for the tf300 also fits when you pull the sleeve off of the case. I highly recommend this product.
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Got this for a huge discount (about half the pre-order/current price) when the TF300 first came out. Fantastic deal for the money.Works well for keeping the Transformer safe from scratches and dings. Also, the TF300 has a very slim case, and the plastic back would deform slightly when being held. I'm sure it's designed to handle that, but still felt 'wrong' every time. The sleeve removes that issue, providing a stiff backing to the tablet. The added bulk is really a benefit makes it much more comfortable for it's weight. Without it, holding it in one hand would feel strained after just a couple minutes, but the rooCASE virtually eliminates that.
All the controls/ports on the tablet are easy to access (power, volume, micro-SD, micro-HDMI, headphones, charger port) in the inner sleeve. The speaker and cameras are unobstructed, both in the removable sleeve, and when attached to the outer case via the Velcro pad. The outer case's 'simulated' leather is handsome and really adds a classy touch to an otherwise plain tablet. I found it very comfortable to open it like a book (portrait position), fold the front cover around back like a magazine, and read an ebook, browse the net, or play games optimized for phones where portrait is the default layout. The only downside to that use is the outer case blocks the speaker opening in the back when folded like that, muting the sound.
When in landscape position, the little ridges hold the tablet at various angles securely, and the angled area between the sleeve and outer case actually enhance the audio experience, providing a tuned port for the speaker, and simulating a stereo effect. When moved to a portrait position, the sleeve part tends to slip past the ridges and flop down flat unexpectedly. After examining it a little, I think it's because the sides of the sleeve have uneven and asymmetrical gaps in the edges, while the bottom edge is able to maintain a balanced catch on the ridges. Also, the tablet's height puts more force at the ridge pushing outward.
There are magnets in the outer case's corners that hold the case closed against two more matching magnets in the sleeve. Not too tight, or so loose as to allow the case to fall open. The only drawback to that design is it really fouls up the built in GPS and magnetic compass. To use those functions, you have to remove the tablet from the inner sleeve for any accuracy.
The only changes I'd suggest:
Provide a slot in the outer case to allow the tablet power cable to be attached while the outer case is closed. Have to leave the case open or remove the sleeve to charge.
Increase the ridge depth to keep the angled settings secure in portrait position.
Make a version that works with the keyboard/dock attached, or provide some way to carry the keyboard separately to be docked when needed. I hate to carry the keyboard/dock naked when I need it for battery life and occasional typing.
A very good case. Even at the regular price it's a good deal. I highly recommend it.
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