TabletKiosk eo v7110 extended battery and bump case made my UMPC smaller, lighter.

The title seems counterintuitive, I know. The bump case makes the TabletKiosk eo v7110 thicker and the extended battery makes it heavier. However, it has changed the way I use my eo. Here’s why:

I would often take my eo to a coffee shop and sit with it for several hours reading blogs, news, press releases, FCC filings, and other research for this and my other blog. Since my preferred power settings keep my eo from getting more than 1 hour, 45 minutes of power, I would bring along my “geek bag.” Since I was bringing the bag anyway, I would throw in my charger and power cable, folding Bluetooth keyboard, Bluetooth mouse, and a few adapters and cables that come in handy when on the road. Total weight: 6 pounds 2 and a quarter ounces.


Since the case and battery arrived last week, I’ve taken to carrying ONLY the tablet around. It now reliably gives me around 3 hours, 45 minutes of power which is plenty for my research and reading. I’ve become skilled enough with the TIP panel for handwriting recognition and save my passwords in my browser so no longer need a keyboard and mouse with me. In short, the bump case and extended battery is truly the last piece of the puzzle I needed to become ultra-mobile. Total weight: 2 pounds, 10 and one half ounces.

The size comparison speaks for itself:

As far as a product by itself, the bump case feels like a faux leather and looks very good on my eo. The contrast of black to white is actually rather classy. I have had no problems with excessive heat, but I also haven’t been using it on the charger nearly as often. Using the eo while charging generates much more heat than when on battery power. If I could change anything about the case, I’d put in some kind of removable flap for screen protection and change the way the shoulder strap hooks on the back. The current shoulder strap hooks are below the battery. The extended battery makes the device top-heavy, so the clip location makes the device tip at an angle instead of being carried vertically.

Both are available direct from TabletKiosk and, for me, are must-have accessories.