Poetic HardBack Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 Black

This case is really great because it clips on and off very easily, but still holds securely. I need to take the case off whenever I put it into my car mount, so this is a really big deal. Quality is nice and it feels very durable. Also, I like how it clips around the corners, because that's the part that's likely to hit the ground in case of a drop. I bought 2 folio-type cases and this is the only one I use.The only downside is there is no cutout where the home button is, so often times when pressure is applied to the front of the case, it will hit the home button and turn the screen on, causing my battery to drain for no reason. If it had a cutout for the home button, it would get 5 stars easily.UPDATE JULY 2013:The reason I consistently used this case over my other folio case was because it was easy to put on and remove. Since I had to remove the case every time I got in my car in order to dock my phone, this was important. I left the case sitting on the dash of my car one day, and the case..... melted. The entire structure became malleable like play-doh. Ironically, it is only this consistency when in the heat of the sun. I tried using a pair of pliers back at home to bend things back into place, but that material has zero give unless it has been heated. As of now, this case is deformed and useless. If you live in a hot climate, don't use this case.UPDATE JANUARY 2014:So after trying some different cases, I purchased a second one of this, this time in white. The white is STUNNING and this case is still the best case I have ever used. I just wish they made one for my new Z Ultra, but they don't :(. I know my last one melted, but I am okay with that. I no longer live in Texas and I don't anticipate that being an issue again. WORTH THE MONEY!

After 2 months, I continue to love this case.I can easily remove my Galaxy Note 2 from the case to place on my car's dash holder, yet the four pressure corners keep my phone secure. I've dropped my phone a few times and the case kept it safe from damage or scratches.Unlike other cases, the cover is nicely padded and sturdy to protect the glass AND has a built-in snatch that holds the cover to the phone nicely without being obstructive. The padding feels nice, yet it's slim and also unobstructive.Watching movies is great with the case's ability to hold the phone on its side. The stylus is easily accessible. The camera lens and flash are unobstructed and more protected thanks to the 1/8" solid padding.All buttons, slots and speaker are easily accessible and unobstructed, yet, the phone remains secure and protected.Flipping the cover back allows making calls and using the phone comfortably.To make any review valid, there can't be all joy (even though most of my experience is joy). The cover's snatch hugged the phone securely in the beginning, now it feels a bit looser, but it still grabs the phone. It may be due to the leather stretching slightly at the cover's fold.Pros:- Case feels solid, comfortable and slim- All-around great protection for my phone- All buttons and slots are unobstructed and accessible- Holds the phone securely- Phone can be removed and installed quickly- Looks professional and easily wipes clean (black case)- Side stand feature works beautifully- Built-in cover snatch to hold the cover in place is unobstructiveCons:- Built-in cover snatch has felt that it's looser, but still locks the cover to the phone- Some threads appear to come loose, but not unraveledBottom line:For the price, I could easily buy several of these for the life of my phone, and then some. But its sturdy, solid, professional looking and sleek. I can expect the case to last the life of my phone. If it doesn't, I'll spend another $5 to get the same case.

I really needed a case for my Sprint GN2 and have always been a fan of this style of convertible cases. I've used them with tablets in the past and they worked rather well. First, the materials appear to be rather nice. Just holding the case it feels well built, descent grip, not slippery, and even has an almost leather-like odor to it. Not bad at all.And because the back/front and 4 corners are covered, you even have a descent amount of protection. This leaves all of the buttons and ports easily accessible. The case is nice and sturdy, and as a result, does add some noticeably bulk, easily doubling the thickness. But you can see that from the pictures. No surprises there. It has all of the expected openings for phone, mic, and even the stylus. Although it is a tad trickier to get to the stylus since the cut-out isn't as big as would like. Could be an issues for larger fingers.However, out of the box, the phone didn't quite fit all that well in the case. I had to bend the 4 grips just so that it would stop popping out so much. Now it's much better, but not as "tight" as I would like it to be. It's not going to fall out or anything. And at least the phone is very easy to take in and out of the case. The cover and leather covered clasp both fit and work very well. With a little practice, you can even open it with one hand.The "convertible" portion works as expected. Just flip it up and set it in landscape mode and away you go. It has an indention to help keep it propped up in one angle. Although because this phone is so light, I've found you can pretty much put it in any angle you want. And with the new design they have, you no longer have to partially remove it from it's holder to do this.The big issue I have is that there is no indention in the cover for the front Home button. So anytime there is pressure applied to the front of the case, the button is pressed and the phone is turned on. So if it's in a pocket, bag, or if you just happen to squeeze a at the wrong spot, you could have some issues. That's a pretty big oversight in my mind.Also as mentioned above, the new convertible design that allows you to easily switch to landscape mode, also means there is much less support for the cover when it's open. Meaning it'll move around a lot more when not securely closed. Not a big deal, but worth noting.PROS:+ New more efficient convertible case design+ Good quality materials+ Moderate phone protection+ Nice feel & ergonomics+ Easy case removal+ Cheap!CONS:- Poor fitment out of the box- No home button indention- Loose cover when open- Small cut-out for stylusOverall, when you take into consideration it's form, functionality, and especially price, it's really not bad. But the lack of home button indention and less than ideal fit are big negatives for me and will unfortunately prevent me from using it as much as I'd like. Otherwise, for such a cheap case, I'll keep it around and use it occasionally when not traveling.

seems really cool in the pic but case is very bulky and ugly. I used it for a week and ended up buying a different case.

I was really surprised by the excellent quality and the fast delivery. The leather is soft and you can watch movies with the stand, so that is a real plus.

Made with good quality materials on the inside/outside. Feels good.The stand works great - and in 2 key positions at landscape. Not made to stand portrait.Easy to open and close.Everything accessible - except no cut out for speaker at the front so can't close the cover and speak on the phone. Provides no direct protection on the sides. However ALL 4 corners are protected.It does not add bulk. Easy to put on and remove.Finally its great for the price.

The case is fine. It is hard and durable and allows the mobile phone to be used while running or exercising; however, it is not for daily use, not very practical precisely because of how hard and voluminous the leather is.

This case is pretty unique. It has very smart looks and does not add bulk to phone in any shape or form.Soft to feel and touch and all ports are accessible without any issues.the manufacturer may consider a white stitch to highlight the product more.All in all I am really happy and recommend this product.

This is a sturdily made product but it has two flaws. The first is fairly minor, the front flap has a slight depression in the leather that allows you to prop the screen up for hands free viewing. But when the flap is closed it rubs off all the finger swipe marks from everywhere except the depression that doesn't touch the screen. When you next open the case to use it you have a band of smeared glass down the right side of the screen, not very important but slightly annoying after the 5th person has said "what's that on your screen", spoils the Note's good looks. Secondly and more importantly the 4 clasps that hold the Note in place are not nearly secure enough. The slightest knock will detach the case from the phone. This could easily happen in a bag and will certainly happen if dropped. This case will not provide protection for your phone.