Nexus 7 gets iPad-style SmartCase

SD TabletWear SmartCase offers protection, magnetic closure and puts your Google tablet to sleep

Got aNexus 7but stealing envious glances at the iPad’s magnetic Smart Case? Well, you can put the green-eyed monster back in its cave, because there’s a cover for Google’s slate that works in much the same way.

The SD TabletWear SmartCase covers the front and back of the Nexus 7, with a front flap that holds itself closed using magnets. When closed, the case puts the Nexus 7 into sleep mode; open it up and it’ll spring back into life.

The SmartCase is available now fromMobileFun, priced at £17.95.

[viaSlashGear]

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