What’s the first thing you do before using a new tablet? You get a case, well, at least I do. Finding the right case is the hard part. rooCASE has several options on Amazon and, aside from being reasonably-priced, they all have FANTASTIC ratings! Now to decide which case to get . . .
Item provided free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
rooCASE Tablet Cover – Review & Compare
There were two cases that I was particularly interested in – the rooCASE signature Origami SlimShell and the new 360 Rotating Dual-View? Being the indecisive person I am, I had a horrible time trying to decide which one to get. So, I got both. I figured that I’m not the only one who has a hard tie deciding and thought a good side-by-side comparison was in order.
I went with the Origami SlimShell Case Cover for my Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ and with the 360 Rotating Dual-View Detachable Stand Case for my Apple iPad Air. Dimensions weren’t the same since they were for different devices but I could still compare the material and functionality.
Both cases were very impressive and did what they were supposed to well. I wouldn’t say that either was better than the other but it all comes down to what you want in a case. If you want a cover that is lightweight and that stands up in 2-3 positions, then the Origami SlimShell is the right choice. If you want more options in viewing positions and angles, prefer a sturdier build, and like having a strap to secure the tablet when holding it, then the 360 Rotating Dual-View is the way to go.
Again, it all boils down to personal preference. I’ll have a review up of each case soon but, in the meantime, here’s a direct comparison of the case specifications for the Origami SlimShell and the 360 Rotating Duel-View (both for the iPad Air):
rooCASE SlimShell
Dimension: 9.6″ x 6.8″ x 0.5″
Weight: 6 ounces
- Sleek polyurethane cover with smooth matte texture.
- Perfect form fitting polycarbonate slim shell with matte finish.
- Origami cover fold to stand in landscape, portrait and typing position.
- Auto sleep / wake function wakes or puts your device to sleep when the cover open and close.
- It has a magnetic flap closure, and it provides access to all your favorite device’s ports and controls.
- Easy access to all buttons, ports, and camera.
360 Rotating Dual View
Dimension: 9.6″ x 6.9″ x 0.8″
Weight: 12 ounces
- Crafted with premium PU leather.
- 360 Dual-View rotating landscape and portrait display.
- Soft interior microfiber lining to protect tablet screen from minor abrasions and keep clean from dust and/or lint.
- Magnetic front cover with auto wake / sleep feature.
- Detachable polycarbonate slim shell with a snug form-fitting hand strap and typing stand.
- Elastic hand strap makes it easy to hold and use for FaceTime.
- Easy access to all buttons, ports, and camera
6 comments
I like that it has an elastic strap to hold it. I like the colors featured here too.
I have several tablets and both look like they’ll be a very good fit, for different purposes!
I suppose I should get a grown up case for my daughters abandoned Galaxy Tab
I just got an iPad Air so now I need to find a case for that. Thanks for some suggestions!
I think I’d like the slim shell better.
Thank you for explaining the Auto sleep / wake function. I saw that when I was looking for covers for my tablet and had NO idea what that meant! (Of course now I want to slap my forehead and say “doh”!) I thought about getting the swivel case, but I didn’t. I can’t wait to see the reviews on each case separately.
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