Blurex Ultra-Slim Case for Nexus Tabet -- With Smart Cover Auto Wake / Sleep Feature Nexus 7 FHD Gen II (Plum)

I have mixed feelings about this case/cover. On the one hand I love the design and love how much smaller it is than the case I bought from BB. I also like the way the tablet is held in place (the claws are preferable over straps in my eyes). Simple yet functional - just what I like!On the other hand there are some serious flaws here; at least with the one I received. First and most glaring is the fact that THERE IS NO RETENTION STRAP FOR THE COVER ON THIS VERSION (The NEW Nexus 7 version)!!! With mine, the hinge material was likely cut too short and when you try to fold the cover around the back of the case, it binds, causing it to stop at about a 30° angle. So essentially, were you to fold the case and set it down on a flat surface, the portion where the tablet is held would still be sitting at an angle. No big deal right? Well try holding the tablet like that! It's annoying and almost impossible to use the tablet due to the spring effect caused by the binding of the material.Secondly, if you look closely at the pictures provided by the seller, it's clear they're showing the new AND OLD versions (meant for the original Nexus 7). The original version of this flip case featured an elastic strap which kept the front cover in PLACE while using the tablet. Well, guess what? It's not on the one you'll receive. I don't know if they intentionally mixed in the old pictures to make you think you're getting something you're not, or what. All I know is in some of them you can clearly see an elastic strap. And in the case pictured with the elastic strap is an original Nexus 7 tablet. Look closely, you can see the silver outer edges.The workaround for the cover issue was to insert a medium sized sharpie marker into the spine of it and bend it around backwards, stretching the hinge material. It required a substantial amount of force to stretch, so at least I know it's strong material. I shouldn't have to resort to something like that, though. Kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it? I'm sure I weakened the case by stretching it like that.While I do like the cover now that I've stretched the hinge out, I would not purchase this item again. I would have gladly paid more for something that was made to better standards. I didn't buy this case due to how cheap it was; I bought it because I liked the look of the design.

The first case I received for the Nexus 7 2013 was AWEFUL! It didn't match the pictures which was a sign of the many problems. HOWEVER, Blurex has a support number to call, on this page, and the quickly sent me the corrected case and assure me it was just a bad batch shipped to them. Blurex is the ONLY company I've ever seen on Amazon that puts their phone number on their Amazon page and give support. BRAVO!I highly recommend the latest Blurex Nexus 7 2013 case (12/24/2013)!It's fits as well as the N7 2012 case. Props up in 3 viewing positions quickly. Flip the front cover around to the back, it lays flat again. The thin bungie strap quickly pulls over face of the N7 then around to the cover clip so the cover becomes a hand strap for reading. The magnet in cover to turn on/off the display is brilliant.I can't imagine using another case. The magnet and handstrap make this the best reading case out there, IMHO.

I had a hard time deciding between the orange and the red as I wanted to be able to see it easily in my purse and on my night stand. I'm all the colors are nice but glad I went with the orange for this purpose, it is a very warm inviting color.If this is supposed to be "faux" leather, than it certainly would have fooled me. Feels like real leather on the outside and suede like on the inside.The hand strap and the other little strap to hold it open have proved to be quite useful. I use them more than the stand as I like to hold my nexus 7 to hold with one hand. Someone wrote in one of the reviews that the hand strap left marks on the screen saver, I have not had any issues. I have an SPG screen saver on mine and have had no problems at all.The fit on the nexus 7 is perfect. I have had no issues turning on/off, adjusting the volume, or using the speaker or camera. The sleep/wake feature works great and really helps to save battery time, and of course the cover helps keep the dust away too.I would highly recommend this well thought out and well made case to enjoy your nexus 7 even more!

Holy cow! What an amazing case.I recently bought the Google case for the nexus 7 2nd Gen from Best Buy, at $50 it was a terrible idea. This case from blurex opened my eyes and made me realize, that brand is not important and does not generally constitute a great product. Blurex did an amazing job with this case, great build quality, great look and a perfect fit. This case has it all, look no more. Installation is easy, pops on and stays on, when you open the flip cover the screen on the nexus turns on, this is very convenient, as you may already know the nexus has an oddly placed power button. The case works as a stand, a case, and folio. This would definitely be worth a good $50 had it been branded as a commercial product that everyone is familiar with, I.e. Zagg, casemate. This keeps the aesthetics of the nexus 7, and does not add any bulk to the slim profile of this amazing tablet. If you are looking for a great case, this would definitely be something to look at. A feature of this case that I think deserves a line of its own is the elastic hand strap. One word: WOW! You have to try this case to believe me, and blurex support is amazing - what more can you ask for? For less than 3/4 of what the normal cases sell at the store - this is a steal.