I found this quite interesting. Is Asus stealing ideas?

**Reclaim** · 11-17-2011, 06:54 AM

I can't seem to find the thread, but I know it's here. (maybe someone can help?). I remember someone posted an idea about a foldable stand and posted detailed pictures and everything. It was a great idea and it seems Asus thought so too.......

ASUS' Origami-like Transformer Prime Smart Cover hits Amazon, sporting luxurious folds -- Engadget

**Steve S** · 11-17-2011, 07:28 AM

<<...Is Asus stealing ideas?..>>

Re: You beat me to it!. Here is one of the representative discussion threads about Routb3d's clever folding cover:

cover / stand - kickstarter - LIVE!

**cmergel** · 11-17-2011, 08:01 AM

Sure looks like it.

**Steve S** · 11-17-2011, 08:17 AM

<<...Sure looks like it...>>

...However, I seem to remember that Routb3d once mentioned that he got his inspiration, in part, from the folding iPad Smart Cover. It's possible that Asus was inspired in the same way.

Let's see if Routb3d weighs in; it will be interesting to hear what he has to say about this...

**Minion** · 11-17-2011, 09:04 AM

I tried to order it from Amazon's German site to see if it would go through but it won't ship to the United State. Doesn't give specifications, will it fit/almost fit with the EP121?

**Stan S.** · 11-17-2011, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Steve S

<<...Is Asus stealing ideas?..>>

Re: You beat me to it!. Here is one of the representative discussion threads about Routb3d's clever folding cover:

cover / stand - kickstarter - LIVE!

All of the covers have origami like characteristics. I note that one of these seems to have a suction cup and plastic corner braces while the other seems to be wholly detached and just foldable, so they're not the same thing. Having a HP Touchpad, I wish there was a bit more choice and the support with my HP case wasn't for landscape only in two height positions.