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I sewed this case a few days ago for my phone. All of the materials are up-cycled/reused. The fabric is an old bandana, the board that gives it rigidity is cardboard from a shoebox (very strong and thin!), and the elastic is a strap that fell off of a notebook. I suppose, if you want to get picky, the thread is new material. It was just laying around and doing nothing though, so it's not like I bought it for this project.
The phone straps in to the case, and it has a port-hole for the camera and speaker. You can not see the hole for the speaker because I did not cut the fabric, just the cardboard. This way particulates are kept out of the speaker, but you can hear it just fine.
The case folds over the back where the camera port-hole is, so when it is closed the lens is protected. The case will also fold up nicely into a stand for the phone, which is certainly the most important aspect of this design for me. When the case is fully closed the power and headphone ports are still accesible. The case extends far enough above and below the device that the top and bottom edges would not be damaged in a fall.
The elastic holds the phone in place surprisingly well, and does not block the front facing camera. I have use Skype while the phone is in the case in kickstand mode and it works wonderfully.
This is just my prototype. I have some neodymium magnets on the way, so I'm thinking about either adding them to this to get the flap to seal nicely, or adding them to the next version. Another option would be to make credit card/ID/money pockets, but obviously I would not want to have those and magnets. Which one do you think would be more useful?
Edit: 2013-05-03 Fixed image.
Looks beautiful, very nice and creative.
Thank you! It was a fun little project. It's been pretty functional too.
I'm working on version 2 which will have neodymium magnets that will clasp it closed and hold it in kickstand mode. Since I have the magnets to hold it in a triangular prism shape, and it doesn't have to fold back on itself like this one does, I'm able to eliminate one of the big panels so it is thinner when closed. I'll post a pic when I finish it.
This looks great, you should make/sell some cases on Etsy
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Just received my fish-tank lens from usbfever.com
http://usbfever.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=867
Funny gadget, wanted to try it... cost me $23 shipping included.
Thuis camera hasn't got the ability to focus on the whole image of course, so here's an example of what it does:
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http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15239 is this the same product? Seems to be, if u look from pics, would be alot cheaper from dealextreme
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http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15239 is this the same product? Seems to be, if u look from pics, would be alot cheaper from dealextreme
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Same one apparantly... oh well a few dollars cheaper
Can you possibly take a pic with and without that lens to see the difference? =)
oh and does it work with the magnet and fits perfectly?
Ok, it's dark over here and as you know the camera sucks pretty hard then but this will give you an idea. Both pictures taken from exactly the same spot.
Also, the magnetic ring on the back cover (sticks with 3M tape) and the fish-tank lens on it.
Whoa that really is a big difference!
Does it fit to the original case with that ring?
Whoa that really is a big difference!
Does it fit to the original case with that ring?
As you can see in the third picture it fits the original back cover.
It sticks out a little bit (exactly 1 mm), but it's not very annoying to me.
I tried to put the magentic ring on the inner side of the back cover, but the cover didn't easily fit on the phone itself and the magnetic force was too low to hold the lens. So it has to be on the outside of the back cover.
As you can see in the first picture it fits the original back cover.
It sticks out a little bit (exactly 1 mm), but it's not very annoying to me.
I tried to put the magentic ring on the inner side of the back cover, but the cover didn't easily fit on the phone itself and the magnetic force was too low to hold the lens. So it has to be on the outside of the back cover.
All you need is a can of Plasti-Dip which can be found in the spray paint aisle of your local Home Depot for $6. I've used it for deleting the chrome trim around my car and it has held up admirably for well over a year now. People have even covered their rims in this stuff with good results. It is the aerosol version of the rubber grip stuff that you dip your tools in. No prep besides a good cleaning of the cover is necessarily needed but I sanded mine down with a fine grit sanding pad for good measure.
If you turn the cap upside down it makes the perfect base to hold the cover. Be careful though as it can pop off if not positioned properly. I've found that the best spot for it is the bottom half of the cover. Three to four coats is perfect. Make sure to pay the most attention to the outer edges and the inner lip of of it. The initial base coats are the most important, making sure that the primer coat has a good adhesion for the final coats to stick to. Make sure to let each coat dry properly before applying the next. It does not have the same consistency of spray paint so don't hit it with thick coats but rather several light once-overs. Do not go to thick on the inner lip, you just want a wrap base so that it does not lift up from around the edges and peel off. Make sure to hit the holes from the back as well. A base coat and a second pass is more than enough.
You're now "gripped" and can now use your phone with reckless abandon without the fear of dropping it. This is the perfect mod for those who do not want a case but can't stand how slippery the Epic is. If you carry your phone in your pocket it is best to keep the face of your phone toward your thigh and to cuff the cover with your hand when removing, otherwise the friction of the rubber against your pocket will give you rabbit ears.
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I like this. I'd probably od and try to cover everything except the screen. Do you think its possible?
Epic4G + Froyo = The Shizznit
Ringke is a flexible thin 1 piece case from Rearth selling for $16.99 http://www.rearthusa.com/HTC-Inspire-4G_p_155.html
PRO's
1) Thin
2) Well made
3) Easy to take on and off but does not come off accidentally.
4) Does not interfere with screen, ports, speaker, flash, camera, or buttons, (kinda).
5) Fells good in the hand, not a lint grabber but not slippery either.
6) Protects from scuffs and drops
7) Looks good
8) Its easy to locate and push the volume and power buttons right through the case.
CON's
1) The back camera cutout is not raised enough to protect the Inspire's protruding camera.
2) The cutout for the for the ear speaker has a piece that gets in the way of pulling down the Android notification window. And there is no cutout for the noise cancellation mic on the back.
3) The case is a little to flexible and occasionally the edges near the screen are popped out a bit caught on the edge of the phone.
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TPU case http://cgi.ebay.com/White-TPU-Gel-S...593760?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a10ecff60
PRO's
1) The case is a bit stiff so I think it will protect it really well from drops.
2) The case looks great and is well made.
3) It does not interfere with the screen, camera, speakers, ports or buttons.
4) The case feels great in the hand, kinda grippy but doesn't grab fuzzies.
5) Its thin
CON's
1) It is hard to locate and push buttons through the case unless you are visually looking at the button.
2) The rear camera port is also not raised enough to protect the finish around the camera lens. So I put some egrips around the lens to bulge the case out enough to protect the phone.
So neither is a winner but hey for 2 bucks and free shipping the TPU is good for now.
One more option is this case:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130525615407#ht_2562wt_1141
I bought this combo. Didnt need the car charger, but the case and the protector were worth it for the money, car charger is a nice handy backup:d
Hi All.
I just wanted to share my own personal review of this case i picked up from ebay. I am in no way affiliated with the company that designs or produces these at all.
The case i got was this one here: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400463636770?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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It comes with a dual layer, the first layer is a thick plastic/rubber blend which fits perfectly snug around the outside of the phone. The second layer is then a very rugged strong hard plastic, which holds very firm over the plastic/rubber casing.
There are firm ridged edges which fit PERFECTLY into your hand and allow for AMAZING grip. I can honestly say, out of all the phones and all of the cases i have had in my time, this one feels fantastic to hold.
To top it all off, the case comes with an incredible kick-stand, to allow the phone to sit up-right. This is perfect for my work situation, where the phone can sit infront of me while using my work PC (as i am currently doing right now) and i can see the phones display facing me. This helps dramatically with seeing who is calling face on, rather than from a laying down angle which can obscure vision at most times.
I give this case a solid 9.5 out of 10. I cannot find fault with it, apart from the fact that to get the phone OUT of the case, it is slightly difficult, due to its very snug fitting (which is the way its designed to protect from damage)
I do believe it also comes in a variety of colours on ebay. However i am a very big fan of black and thats what i went with. For its price, it is almost a steal. (RED WHITE BLUE PURPLE GREEN - the WHOLE RANGE includes SQUARE and LINES versions of each colour... AMAZING, i can only vouch for the Square ones myself
I hope this helps with anyone who has/wants to buy an S4 but are worried about any kind of damage to the phone. This case will certainly hold strong in many different conditions.
Cheers
I am particular about both my wallets and my cases, so combining the two means an extra degree of pickiness. I also tend toward folio cases, so if that's not your thing, you aren't going to like this one, as it is very much intended for someone who wants to carry everything in one case.
The Artech21 case is a large full-size folio case with all the bells and whistles. It is solidly constructed from thick, high-quality leather and other materials.
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The interior is lined with what appears to be nylon fabric. There is a TPU case to hold the phone in place.
The wallet section is capable of holding 5-7 IDs and credit cards while still allowing room for some cash and other stuff in the slot behind it.
Even with all that stuff inside, it still closes securely. The snap is held in place by a magnet. It's not an especially strong magnet, but it seems strong enough.
The snap does block access to the power button when closed.
Access to power and headphone jack is unobstructed. The case comes with a wrist strap that I did not attach, but it's easy to do so if you like such things.
After a few days with this case, I am definitely liking it. The leather is very nice, and it looks and feels much better than a cheap TPU "leather" case. If you can deal with the size of it, it's easy to use.
The back behind the phone case folds to create a stand, but I had trouble getting it to stay put. This isn't an issue for me since I don't stand my phones up like that, but might be to you. [Edit: I just realized I was doing it wrong. Nevermind.]
If you're looking for a high-quality leather folio case, this is definitely worth considering. I have to say it's nice to see a manufacturer making stuff like this for phones beyond the iPhone and Galaxy Sx.
I received a discounted sample from the manufacturer in exchange for a review.
Thanks for the review.
I've always wanted this kind of case but there has always been one factor holding me back. If i used it as my wallet as well as phone case, i'd be very worried about losing it or it being stolen. To lose one or the other is one thing .. but to lose them both in one go would cripple me ><
nice review