Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat case - just what I was looking for.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2012
I was looking for a case that was durable and stylish, but did not add much bulk to the Transformer Prime's minuscule thickness. This case is just what I wanted.
Overall, the case fits the Prime perfectly. The cover stays closed, yet is easy enough to open one handed. The material is high quality, inside and out. The notches in the cover allow the tablet to stand at different angles more securely than I was expecting. The cover also folds completely back allowing the tablet to sit pretty much flush on my desk or lap, which is how I usually use it. The case also does not cover the front of the tablet like other cases do. There's just a few tabs to hold it securely in place, not a sleeve.
I've been using it for about 2 weeks and only have a few minor things to note. First, in order to use the case as a stand, you need to remove the bottom two corners from the case. This is pretty simple, but I'm somewhat concerned that over time, the corner tabs will get stretched out and not hold the tablet as securely as it is now. That said, there is no evidence of this yet and it seems to be holding up well.
The only other flaw I have with this case is more the fault of ASUS. By having the charging port on the located where it is, the spine of the case needs to have a hole cut out to allow you to plug the device in. However, once plugged in, you can not open or close the cover (the cord is in the way). This also means that you can not use the case as a stand and also have the tablet plugged in. The workaround I found has been easy enough - just flip the tablet around so the cord comes out the top. However, the holes for the speaker will no longer line up. That's the trade off.
If i were redesigning this case, the only thing I would change would be to add additional holes for the speaker on the opposite side to allow the tablet to be placed in "bakwards" to allow for charging and use as a stand. Again, this is an issue that will exist for almost all cases for this device.
