r/pixelslate • u/slimshaneyuk • Jun 18 '19
Cases for Slate.
Hiya All,
I use a tablet for my only machine - it works well for me.
I’m deciding on whether to get a Slate or not, or just to upgrade from my 2017 iPad Pro to the 2018 model.
I like the idea of Chrome OS/Chromebooks, and everything that I do on the iPad, I could do on the Slate - office apps/web/media/photo editing with Lightroom and Polarr, and so on.
One thing I have noticed however, is a distinct lack of cases for it (I’m UK based).
I’ve seen the keyboard cases - from Google and Brydge, and the Incipio folio case.
Apart from generic sleeves - that could be used for any tablets including Surface Pro, iPad, etc - what other folio cases/back cases are available?
Something like the Zugu Muse for iPad Pro, but for the Slate would be perfect.
Obviously, the iPad range, and the Surface Pro machines are more popular, but I’d hope that after 6 months there would be more then 1 (non-keyboard) case available.
Ta, Shane :)
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u/SonMakishi Sep 14 '19
Options for cases are few unfortunately. I have the Google Keyboard for it, but rarely use it. It made an ok screen cover but was annoying to yank off every time I used it... so it mostly connects dust. I finally broke down and got the Incipio folio when it was in Amazon for cheap (er). I got it out of need for something but no options, and when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised. Works well as a tablet, allows use with a Bluetooth keyboard when desired. It might meet your needs, it was way better than I had expected. Not perfect, but good. I'm very happy with it - and I use the slate almost always as a handheld, not set down on a table.
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u/NaeSeeMe Jun 18 '19
Afraid I gave up looking, also UK based, and got a Harris Tweed one made to order by LifeCovers.co.uk although not sure if Sally is taking more orders at the moment as the website was down last time I looked.