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Review on Fintie Slim Stand Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 - Supports 3 Viewing Angles with Auto Sleep/Wake Feature - Black, for Tab S2 8.0 Inch Tablet by Jay Koterba

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Good quality universal case

I bought the Fintie Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Smart Book Cover for about $9. It's pretty good and for the price you can't beat it. I've worn a TPU bumper case before, but it didn't protect the screen and there were ridges on the edges that were a bit annoying. This case fits well and has cutouts for everything, even the microSD port, which is plentiful. There are no cases. It would probably be better if the SD cutout was filled in, as it has a slightly sharp edge above the cutout that you can feel when holding it in your hands. I will never change the SD card, so the slot cutout is not important to me. It's also quite difficult to take the tablet out of the case, but it keeps it there well too. The standing positions are quite comfortable and much more versatile than the pictures and descriptions show. There are actually two ways to adjust the stand. First, the lid needs to be wrapped around the back, which can then lift it slightly when typing to tilt it slightly, or flat to hold it in your hands for reading. The second is to fold the back cover in half to form a stand that sets it upright. When standing upright, it can be positioned from 90 degrees backwards to about 40 degrees with a simple pull/push as the magnetic design holds the angular position. This works great as it allows me to lie on my stomach in bed (great for viewing on such a small tablet) and still have enough support to type without holding onto it. The inside is rubberized, which prevents slipping and also allows a good grip. Pros: - Protects the front of the device. - The lid snaps on the front so it doesn't open like most simple lids. - Magnets hold the stand securely in different positions. - Sturdy enough, doesn't feel flimsy at all. Screen more comfortable. - The lid can be folded back so it's flush with the body without anything hanging off the side of the tablet. - The interior is made of textured, rubberized material for a simple grip. It probably won't get dirty and is easy to clean. Cons: - Heavy. This case weighs a lot because all the magnets and the reinforcement in the lid act as a counterweight. Despite the extra weight, it still feels good in the hand and is a fair compromise between protection and versatility. The corner clips are made of thin/hard plastic and may break/deform if repeatedly removed from the case. Mine had one that was slightly bent and I had to use a credit card to straighten it out. They feel fairly nondescript and this hard plastic material feels much better than rubber. Some people have commented that the home button can be pushed through the case since it protrudes a bit. I don't have this problem, but I use a protective glass that sits flush with the button. I suggest everyone get it as it adds another layer of protection to the device that is barely noticeable. Some glass protectors are poorly made or have hard edges, but this one is of good quality and has rounded edges with a perfect fit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013CX7FUY.

Pros
  • Fingers crossed
Cons
  • Lots of stuff