Asus Transformer Prime Case Options

When you buy a new Transformer Prime from Asus, you get to pick from a bunch of options. You can choose from two colors – Amethyst Gray or Champagne. You can pick two different sizes – 32 GB and 64 GB. You can keep the original Android Honeycomb OS or upgrade to the new Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS. One thing you don’t get to choose, though, is the type of Transformer Prime case you want. That’s because the Transformer Prime, the highly anticipated and much vaunted tablet computer from Asus, does not come with a case out of the box. If you want to provide protection for your Transformer Prime, you have to buy a Transformer Prime case separately.

That said, once you start looking at Transformer Prime case options available, you’ll find an enormous selection of styles, colors and affordability. If you’re not sure which Asus prime case to choose, consider these options to help you decide.

Sleeve, Folio or Shell?

The three basic styles available are sleeves, folios and shells. Sleeves slip over your Asus and protect it while it’s not in use, but you have to take the Transformer out of the sleeve in order to actually use it. If all you want is a storage case, a sleeve could be the right choice for you.

A folio Transformer Prime case is similar to a notebook cover or portfolio. It opens and closes like a book cover and has some sort of latch or closure to hold the case closed. Some folio cases leave the sides unprotected, while others wrap completely around the Asus Prime and cover part of the bezel to protect the entire body of the tablet. Because of the way it’s designed, a folio case is a good choice if you want to be able to use your Transformer Prime without removing it from the case. Look for an Asus prime case that doesn’t block access to the charger port, the USB ports or the mic and headphone jacks. In addition, if you own an Asus keyboard dock and want to use it with your Prime without removing it from the case, be sure to choose a Transformer Prime case that provides access to the keyboard dock port.

The microshell style of Transformer Prime case is most similar to an actual laptop case. It wraps completely around the back and sides of the device, often covering part of the bezel, and holds it securely. The case is a hard shell, providing more protection than the typical folio Transformer Prime case – but less flexibility and usually a little more bulk than a folio. Other than that, a microshell Transformer Prime cover offers about the same advantages as a folio case.

When choosing a Transformer Prime case, be sure to consider the way you use your tablet. It will help you choose the case that provides the style and features that are important to you.