Just so everyone is aware the case us now available on the US Acer store for $19.78 plus $10 shipping. Its the same model number as the $40 one at staples.
For $20 and maybe $30- (considering it is the only case out there) that would be okay, but $40 is too high for sure. Here is my review of the Acer branded protective case. Staples is marking it up too high:
I just picked up the Acer Protective Case. It costs $40 plus tax at Staples.
Build & function:
1. Flimsy- About half the weight & material of similar iPad products and inferior to the Xoom case.
2. Lint magnet. The combination of black and the texture used, can stick and show things you did not even notice was there when sat down.
3. The Display flap and stand function are very flimsy and offers minimum protection at best. Medium accute pressure will not be stopped by the cover plates. The main folding part attached to the case is very flimsy and seems likely to perhaps tear over a few months of heavy use.
The actual stand function (due to the flimsy plates) is weak as well.
4. The "locking system" is a tiny petty velcro button. Very lame and does a poor job fastening and will not last long at all.
5. For drops, the corners and design COULD possibly handle a corner hit of a few feet (on carpet is safer bet). Not sure and do not care to test
6. The fit is tight, but good- once in place (please no jokes...).
If this were $20 it would be okay, but at $40, it is not okay and terrible mark-up cost. At least with the iPad cases, you get good material, fairly solid plates and no flimsy feel.
When considering cost and build, this case is a "C-". This case is Cartman level lame. Going back (probably.... nothing else out there). I will probably order from Acer, since this case is STILL better than a $20 skin.
added:
At $20, it would be a "B", perhaps, since better than nothing.
added part two:
Considering grip skins for this are going for about $20, this case is a better option. The grade curve is kind to this product, since the only one. If the plates were more solid and a magnet fastener used, this would not be that bad and OK for $40.