(Review) Poetic GraphGrip Case for Google Nexus 7 FHD 2013

[nchopp]

Intro: I'm kinda tough on my electronics, so when I bought the 2013 Nexus 7, I knew I needed a case for when I'm out in the field. It was a good call.

Description: The Poetic GraphGrip Case is a pretty standard case made out of some type of rubber\silicone compound. It has overlay buttons for volume and power, one cutout for the 1\8" microphone port, one cutout for the top speaker, one cutout for the camera, one cutout for the Micro USB port, and two cutouts for the bottom speaker. It extends approximately 1\8" above the surface of the screen, so you can safely lay the tablet face down.

Pros:

• Size\Material - It adds a good deal of protection without making the device terribly bulky. I was afraid the rubber would attract lint\etc., but it really isn't too bad, and is very easy to wipe clean.
• Protection - I had the Nexus 7 out at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA - as hostile an environment as you can find in the continental US. Between this and a good screen protector, the Nexus 7 came back looking just as new as when it left.
• Buttons - the buttons are easier to press with it on than it is without, but not so easy as to be accidentally activated.
• Cutouts - all are perfect. The Micro USB and headphone ports are easy to access, the camera cutout is the perfect size, and the speakers are not interfered with.

Cons:

• QI - it's thick enough to slow down wireless charging. If I'm going to have the Nexus 7 playing music over Bluetooth for hours at a time, the wireless charger isn't able to keep up. Without the case, it keeps up just fine.

Summary: Great case. I didn't experience the smell other people did - it didn't smell like anything when it arrived. All in all I'm very satisfied.

Amazon: Poetic GraphGrip Case for Google Nexus 7 FHD 2013


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[YAYTech]

Poetic seems to be making some great products, and they're not expensive. I could see this being a great case for either an individual that keeps their tablet at home & wants a little extra protection, or a business that uses one around the office. For a device that travels & gets stuck in pockets/bags, I prefer a case with a cover (Poetic Slimline), but no single case meets every need.

 

[angel831]

Will have to check out this case. Hoping Google puts out more cases for this device.

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[YAYTech]

Will have to check out this case. Hoping Google puts out more cases for this device.

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Google isn't going to put out any cases, Asus is the one you want to keep an eye on. Frankly, Asus's cases have been expensive & underwhelming, so I wouldn't get your hopes up too much for a great OEM case.

 

[wlshafor]

Looks like a roughed case to bad there isn't a case with a belt attachment

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