For the time when I don't need the kickstand is the TPU case on its own (without the kickstand) usable (i.e. provide comfortable and sufficient protection)? Or do the TPU case and PC kickstand must go together at all time? For the time when I don't need the kickstand is the TPU case on its own (without the kickstand) usable (i.e. provide comfortable and sufficient protection)? Or do the TPU case and PC kickstand... » Read More For the time when I don't need the kickstand is the TPU case on its own (without the kickstand) usable (i.e. provide comfortable and sufficient protection)? Or do the TPU case and PC kickstand must go together at all time? « Show Less
1564858
They are able to be separated but the design of the tpu is such that it has a large square space cut out for the kickstand assembly. If that doesn't bother you then it's perfectly usable with just the tpu.
1564859
The kickstand is part of the case. When you don't need it, it just folds up on the back. I would not try to just use the rubber case as its fit is not great without the hard shell on top of it.
1564860
You could in theory use it without the kickstand, but the TPU isn't completely stand-alone and there are areas on the back that are only covered by the kickstand part. I don't think its really designed to separate easily either, so I doubt you'd be taking it on and off as it is a bit of a hassle to do so. I have always used it as a single unit, and it would feel odd to take it apart except to clean it or something.
1564861
The kick stand snap into place .....it's has to go together .....it does add wheight to the tablet too....overall I love mine
1564862
The kickstand clicks in and can remain unusable until need. Please note that my Nexus 7 cracked in this case w/o being dropped, so after two Nexus 7 cracked there's no such thing as protection. Nexus 7 are poorly manufacturered and unfixable. It costs the price of a new one to replace your display. I know I have two here and two different cases that failed to protect my tablets. Best wishes!
2135160
Yes to both questions. The kickstand sucks had to glue it down on the first one, so don't buy it for that feature. I've gotten two of these cases and really liked them overall. Didn't use the belt clip though for either.
858185
The part you are viewing is the back of the phone. The kickstand is for landscape view only. The phone is portrait view with the tiles so it is not very useful to use the kickstand to have it sitting on your desk. The holster portion is a piece of hard plastic that slides over the screen. I like to use the holster to protect the phone if I drop it into a bag or purse. If you are not using the holster portion, it will need to be stored somewhere.
365062
It's a little slimmer and the TPU is a little softer than the original Slim Armor. This is the better case, but so far there is no option to buy standalone frames for the Slim Armor S, so if you're looking to get a bunch of different colors, you may want to consider the original.
1919906
The one we have makes the kickstand inaccessible. ..and the case doesn't come with a kickstand
1784074
There are to pieces to this holster case combo. First piece is a case for the back of the phone with a built in kickstand. The second is the holster piece that protects the front of the phone with a built in (unremovable) clip to attach to your belt. You do no need to use the two pieces together.
1288593
The battery automatically comes with the TPU case. There's no way to buy it separately. You need that case because the battery is so large that your original back panel will not fit anymore.
1935335
It doesn't matter, the kickstand on mine already broke. It's very cheaply made.
1321222
So far both blue and pink cases have withstood my monsters, kickstand is still totally intact. It works a lot better in landscape, it's a bit wobbly portrait but not sure if it's even designed to work portrait.
1690951
Not sure what you mean by removable. The case for the phone is separate from the holster and you can just use the case without using the holster. As far as I know, if you want the holster you need to use the case. The kickstand is on the case so you don't need the holster unless you want to clip it to something.If you look at the product images, you will see them separately.
1100456
No, this is a great case but you cannot use the kickstand or keyboard with it. The ports are all use-able with it however.
881689
i don't think that is an issue. the case goes on and off with just a snap. i have had mind for a while and it has served me very well. note i have not had occasion to remove my case from the computer but again it appears it should not be that hard or damaging.
531251
I would lip say no. This is like any other dual layer case. but it's the best one IV ever had. Kick stand is nice and sturdy. The lip that over hangs the face is small, making it easier to pay the menu and back button.
308642
Most people here say the kickstand gets in the way, it should lie flat no problem if you remove the kickstand. I use mine with a mechanical arm and I removed the kickstand so I could use it. It comes off easy. Now, I can't guarantee it since there is no way I'm going to take it off my mechanical arm in order to test it. It took me way too much work to mount it in the first place, but I don't see any impediment to lying it flat if you remove the kickstand.
2214982
nope, not here. in fact with mine, almost the whole side is open for easy access. no problems at all with this case. would buy it again. (tho, using the velcro flap for the kickstand is kind of a pain, i don't really care. i hardly ever use the kickstand.)
523544
I dont really use the kickstand at all put its pretty hard to pull out and locks fine, but again its pretty new and i rarely-never use it.
1552634
No, It clips to the old one and uses it for support. Without the original kickstand it can't hold it up. This case doesn't fit well anyway.