Nexus 7 supports magnetic smart covers?

**Ravynmagi** · 07-11-2012, 03:40 PM

Well this looks cool. According to the article if you place a magnet near the bottom left corner of the screen, the display shuts off. Seems it was designed to support a smart cover. Though they aren't sure if the existing cases being sold support this feature.

**mkiker2089** · 07-11-2012, 03:45 PM

So this explains why it has a magnetometer in it. There was a thread where we tried to figure that out.

**dparrothead1** · 07-11-2012, 03:56 PM

This is what I have been using for my Nook Color for the past 1 1/2 years. Still looks like new and no animals were killed to make it. I am hoping that my N7 will fit.

There are magnets all the way around the front cover to hold it closed.

**Ftspyder** · 07-11-2012, 04:04 PM

Id totally purchase a 'smart cover' type of cover.

**a tired smile** · 07-11-2012, 04:24 PM

In other news, Apple is now filing lawsuits against Google, Asus, and the Earth's magnetic field for patent infringement.

**GeneralElektric** · 07-11-2012, 04:26 PM

cool news

**XenIneX** · 07-11-2012, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by mkiker2089

So this explains why it has a magnetometer in it. There was a thread where we tried to figure that out.

Magnetometer == Compass
(...for the purposes of tablets, anyway.)

The magnetometer in the Nexus 7 won't have anything to do with this feature. It'll be operated by a magnetic switch.

**SpenceJonas** · 07-11-2012, 09:35 PM

I'm just hoping that the cases Asus showed off are going to take advantage of this, since I'm planning on picking one of those up once they are available.

**pokingmon** · 07-12-2012, 07:25 AM

If you search "Nexus 7 cover" on Amazon there are a good number of cases on there that support the magnetic cover feature. I like the simplicity of the official case, so if it supports the magnet on the cover and the cyan one is available soon, I'll try that first.

All of the leather book looking kind seem like overkill. Cramp the minimalistic style of the tablet.

**mkiker2089** · 07-12-2012, 09:04 AM

You do all realize that you buy a paper thin magnet at any craft store. Order the case you like and attach the paper thin magnet to the correct spot. That's what I plan to do since the colors of the official cases are not to my liking. It's either battleship grey or easter eggs.

**SpenceJonas** · 07-12-2012, 10:07 AM

eh I dont mind some of the colors Asus showed, plus I like getting cases that are officially supported by the company for fitment issues. I know it sounds lame and you can get just as good cases elsewhere, but it's just a strange pet peeve of mine with my electronics.

**YotaDude10** · 07-12-2012, 12:08 PM

This will prolly end up being another law suit seeings that apple already has a smart cover on there ipad.

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**mkiker2089** · 07-12-2012, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by YotaDude10

This will prolly end up being another law suit seeings that apple already has a smart cover on there ipad.

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Blackberry had it before them, and it's said that Microsoft started it but I can't find details nor do I remember anything from them using a magnetic switch. You also have to investigate how the switched work in current laptops.

Apple's patent is for a way to attach a cover. Then again nothing has stopped them from filling frivolous suits in the past. Luckily judges are more willing to force the loser to pay legal fees now. See the Google vs Oracle case.