Google Play Daily Surprise

Each day between 12/17/2012 and 1/1/2013, Google will have a new surprise!

 

Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about my faithful blog readers.  I intended to have a video comparing all the cases I’ve reviewed. My schedule has been a little busy and I haven’t even started on the video. It will have to wait until after New Year’s.  In the meantime, I wanted to draw your attention to something Google just started today on Google Play. Each day, between 12/17/2012 (that’s today!) and 01/01/2013, there will be a new surprise on Google Play.  Make sure you check back each day for a new surprise!

 

Merry Christmas and have a Happy and BLESSED New Year!

 

Speck Products FitFolio: Sold Out?

It appears that my review of the FitFolio from Speck Products caused a buying frenzy and the case is now listed as being sold out on their web page:

 

Did my review of the FitFolio cause an ordering frenzy?

There’s no need to fear. I spoke to Speck today and they told me that the case is being redesigned for the new HSPA+ version of the Nexus 7.  It seems that the HSPA+ version of the Nexus 7 has some changes in the location of the microphone, headphone jack, and other ports in order to make room for the SIM card slot.  The new case will be a universal case and will accommodate both the Wi-Fi only and the HSPA+ version.  There is no ETA on the arrival of the new case, so you may want to choose that “Notify me” option.

REVIEW: Portenzo BookCase

Portenzo, located just outside of St. Louis, makes high quality, premium cases for the Nexus 7.  The case I reviewed is the BookCase, but there are other varieties available. Each Portenzo case is handmade in St. Louis, Missouri. Each case is made-to-order. They don’t start making your case until you place your order.  You will need to visit their webpage in order to see all the color choices and options available. There are many to choose from.

REVIEW: Speck Products FitFolio case for the Nexus 7

Are you looking for a folio case that will provide adequate protection to your Nexus 7, but not add too much bulk? Then consider the FitFolio by Speck Products. Speck is the first Nexus 7 case manufacturer that I have actually seen in a retail store.  The other day, while strolling through my local Walmart, I did see Speck cases on the shelf.  I did not see a case specifically for the Nexus 7, but since this is a fairly new product, hopefully it is just a matter of time before we see it in stores.  I also saw it listed on OfficeDepot’s website.

I am a member of several online communities and the Speck FitFolio is one of the cases that is mentioned as a must have case.  After using the FitFolio for the past week, I have to agree.  This case is constructed of a vegan leather cover, which is attached firmly to a plastic shell.  The cover does have a soft interior to protect the Nexus 7 from being scratched up.  Unlike other cases that use an elastic strap or a magnet in order to keep the case closed, the FitFolio has a plastic clasp that fits over the end of the plastic hard shell case.  I really like the clasp and how it makes the case easily opened and closed.

[UNBOXING VIDEO] Portenzo BookCase for the Nexus 7

Here’s a look at the Portenzo BookCase for the Nexus 7.  The written review is coming soon.

 

 

Thank you to Portenzo for the case used for this review.