Thrive Cases

**john85D** · 07-13-2011, 09:03 AM

Are there any other cases for the Thrive right now aside ffrom the two cases from Toshiba? With the Thrive being as thick as it is, those bulky cases from Toshiba would only make it much thicker. Maybe already getting into net book thickness.

Has anyone had experiences with the 360 case? Does it make thethrive too bulky and heavy? I would assume this is the thinner of the 2 Toshiba cases since it doesn't have a wrap around in the front.

I was thinking that since the Thrive has a removable/replaceable back cover, some one could make a back cover that would serve as a case as well. Just give more protection in the back, attach a hinge and front cover, that's it. That would save a lot of weight and bulk and maybe get it to weigh as much as the 10.1 with a case.

This is one thing that is making me think twice about the Thrive. If I don't find a good case for it tthen its going back to BB.

**hummingbirdhill** · 07-13-2011, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by john85D

Are there any other cases for the Thrive right now aside ffrom the two cases from Toshiba? With the Thrive being as thick as it is, those bulky cases from Toshiba would only make it much thicker. Maybe already getting into net book thickness.

Has anyone had experiences with the 360 case? Does it make thethrive too bulky and heavy? I would assume this is the thinner of the 2 Toshiba cases since it doesn't have a wrap around in the front.

This is one thing that is making me think twice about the Thrive. If I don't find a good case for it tthen its going back to BB.

My Thrive, capacitive pen, and 360 portfolio case are due via UPS this Friday afternoon. I'll be happy to let you know my impression if you can wait that long . . .

**rsix** · 07-13-2011, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by john85D

Are there any other cases for the Thrive right now aside ffrom the two cases from Toshiba? With the Thrive being as thick as it is, those bulky cases from Toshiba would only make it much thicker. Maybe already getting into net book thickness.

Has anyone had experiences with the 360 case? Does it make thethrive too bulky and heavy? I would assume this is the thinner of the 2 Toshiba cases since it doesn't have a wrap around in the front.

I was thinking that since the Thrive has a removable/replaceable back cover, some one could make a back cover that would serve as a case as well. Just give more protection in the back, attach a hinge and front cover, that's it. That would save a lot of weight and bulk and maybe get it to weigh as much as the 10.1 with a case.

This is one thing that is making me think twice about the Thrive. If I don't find a good case for it tthen its going back to BB.

Using the other Tablets on the market as an indicator, I don't think you'll see any 3rd party manufacturers making cases any time soon. They just aren't sure which tablets will stick and which ones will fizzle out.

With the replaceable back on the Thrive I just stuck a screen protector on it (also helps with fingerprints) and got a nice netbook carrying case to put it in. If I get any damage on the back I can always just grab a new one.

Asus still only has 2 or 3 cases on the market, here's hoping we get some sooner

**humer91** · 07-13-2011, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by rsix

Using the other Tablets on the market as an indicator, I don't think you'll see any 3rd party manufacturers making cases any time soon. They just aren't sure which tablets will stick and which ones will fizzle out.

With the replaceable back on the Thrive I just stuck a screen protector on it (also helps with fingerprints) and got a nice netbook carrying case to put it in. If I get any damage on the back I can always just grab a new one.

Asus still only has 2 or 3 cases on the market, here's hoping we get some sooner

I have the 360 case and I am returning it tomorrow. Way too bulky. Going to go with the other toshiba case instead.

**jleakey** · 07-13-2011, 02:40 PM

I too hope that they get a good case. I didn't buy this to be the slimist profile but for the full size ports. Loving it so far....

**hummingbirdhill** · 07-13-2011, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by humer91

I have the 360 case and I am returning it tomorrow. Way too bulky. Going to go with the other toshiba case instead.

What is the "fake leather" like? Is the material itself thick? Does the Thrive safely stand in both horizontal and vertical positions in the case?

**hummingbirdhill** · 07-13-2011, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by jleakey

I too hope that they get a good case. I didn't buy this to be the slimist profile but for the full size ports. Loving it so far....

How are you using your Thrive? Do you use the capacitive pen?

**david6785** · 07-18-2011, 09:04 AM

there is a ultra slim leather case on amazon I preordered, suppose to come out early August I think the name is rooco

**hummingbirdhill** · 07-18-2011, 10:00 AM

Today is my third day of using the portfolio 360 degree case.

I love how this case works for the Thrive to stand, either vertically or horizontally, even in my lap---Very comfortable.

I wish only that it were genuine leather instead of the faux stuff. This doesn't smell or feel like the real stuff.

EDIT: This case is heavy; it may double the weight of the Thrive. But the thickness that someone complained about . . . I don't feel that.

**jleakey** · 07-18-2011, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by hummingbirdhill

How are you using your Thrive? Do you use the capacitive pen?

I do not use the pen. I mainly bought it to use around the house and while on trips. I own a desktop that I use for business and work so really have no need for the pen.

**The Keither** · 07-18-2011, 02:14 PM

I bought the Toshiba Portfolio case. It adds a bit of weight, but nothing killer. Plus it has velcro that lets you prop it up at an angle. Overall pleased with it.