hard, adjustable case?

[chrisleung]

I just bought the newest MOKO Slim Fit case for my surface, and it rocks!

Amazon.com : MoKo Slim-fit Type / Touch Keyboard Cover Companion Sleeve Case for Microsoft Surface Pro 10.6" Inch Windows 8 Tablet, WHITE : Touch Screen Tablet Computer Cases : Electronics

has a few different angles, works great w/o keyboard in bed, and can flip the case backwards while on desk to get better angles while using the Type Cover.. Also has a pen holder on the back, and does not cover ventilation! So far I think it works great!

Hey Minimojoman, thanks for sharing the cover with us, it looks nice.

I read through the reviews and noticed a few issues:
-Multiple angles (grooves) are not fully compatible with the type/touch cover -- the keyboard doesn't lay flat
-Can't flip your keyboard behind the Surface; you have to remove the keyboard entirely
-Is a folder, not a case (doesn't cover the edges of the surface when closed)

Can you tell us about how you use the case with the type/touch cover? It looks like you have to lay the case flat behind the surface. Are multiple angles still available?

 

[minimojoman]

It is true that the grooves make the keyboard lay a little off the ground but it seems to work fine, although while using the grooves I find the angle comfortable enough to use the on-screen keyboard which works great for casual use. When I want to type something heavy, I usually find that I am at a desk/table and in that case I flip the case over and yes it does support multiple angles while flipped backwards.. I should make a short video on youtube. I'll get on it.

Edit: Check it ---> [video=youtube_share;vZm-UZiE0nA]http://youtu.be/vZm-UZiE0nA[/video]

 

[chrisleung]

It is true that the grooves make the keyboard lay a little off the ground but it seems to work fine, although while using the grooves I find the angle comfortable enough to use the on-screen keyboard which works great for casual use. When I want to type something heavy, I usually find that I am at a desk/table and in that case I flip the case over and yes it does support multiple angles while flipped backwards.. I should make a short video on youtube. I'll get on it.

Minimojoman, appreciate your fair review of the case. Great job!

After seeing your video, the Amazon reviews make a lot more sense.

What I like in particular about this case is how it snaps onto/protects the corners of the Surface and leaves most of the display uncovered; it's minimal.

Some problems with it:
-Doesn't protect edges of the surface when closed (since it's a folder, not a case)
-Can't use it on your lap with the touch/type cover
-Takes a lot of space on the desk when using it with the touch/type cover
-Can't rotate the keyboard behind the Surface
-Flimsy when holding the surface by hand without the type cover

Granted everyone uses their Surface differently, so these may not be issues for everyone.

As a shameless plug for the case I've built, I think it solves all the problems above. But we'll see what people think -- I'm going to be making some prototypes for people to test out, so if you're interested in trying one out, let me know!

 

[minimojoman]

Yes, while it isn't perfect, the slim moko case is the only case out right now that looked appealing to me and covered at least some of what I wanted. I needed some protection for it! All in all I give the Moko Case a 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.

I would love to try a prototype of your case. And if I like it, I might just buy it! :-D Very compact looking.