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It's really annoying. The Hero's got it, and it was invaluable to me. saved my phone many a time.
I've been reading many reviews online re this lacking on the Nexus One as well, and users as well as editors citing Apple as starting the dumb trend to eliminate a strap connecting point as I am sure it would ruin steve's aesthetics. So why did HTC have to go follow this dumb new trend?
Does anyone know if any of the silicon cases set to come out will have at least the option for a carrying strap?
You know this was brought up at HoFo. We were talking about creating some sort of lanyard port on the iPhone itself. Maybe if case-mate got the hint and started producing cases....
Anywho, what could be done is get a thick gelli/silicone case and use a small tipped screw driver or even a safety pin to create 2 holes anywhere on the case.
That eBay seller (e-story) that I keep talking about, has Nexus One cases that have a built-in lanyard port. Unfortunately he hasn't started selling silicone cases yet for the Desire. Hopefully sometime in the next few weeks.
I posted a link earlier with a guy in Hong Kong who has started to sell a silicone case that can possibly be modified with the holes for a lanyard.
thanks for the reply. I already have "ruinified" my back cover by placing those self adhesive gripper strips on it so the phone doesn't slip out of my hands. It's way more slippery than the Hero -- which is funny, because so many review spoke of how the phone's materials had more of a grip feel to them... not so. Yes, some resistance vs slipperyness of polished plastic or aluminum, but not enough to be safe.
So that was "be safe not sorry" measure #1.
Measure 2 is: I ordered already a silicon gel case for the Desire. It starts shipping in 5 days. I have no idea the quality. But to me it's insurance at this point, since who knows how long til the market is developed withj accessories. quite amazing how unprepared the accessory market was. Not like this phone was a secret.
I ordered from here, since i am usa:
http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Silicone-Skin-Jelly-Case-Black-P87961.htm
but found it here initially, a uk vendor for them:
http://www.fommy.co.uk/view-full-page.asp?divid=HTC&model=HTC+Desire&cat=Cases&skuno=87961
I am sure i must have seen it on one of these threads.
I will for sure be fashioning a carry strap one way or another, and how dumb for HTC to "delete" this usability design element... especially when the European Hero (NOT the ones you would have seen in the USA) has the most elegant design including its carry strap hole and method of securing. Just beautiful. I wonder if the Legend has a carry strap or did they abandon it there too...
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You know this was brought up at HoFo. We were talking about creating some sort of lanyard port on the iPhone itself. Maybe if case-mate got the hint and started producing cases....
Anywho, what could be done is get a thick gelli/silicone case and use a small tipped screw driver or even a safety pin to create 2 holes anywhere on the case.
That eBay seller (e-story) that I keep talking about, has Nexus One cases that have a built-in lanyard port. Unfortunately he hasn't started selling silicone cases yet for the Desire. Hopefully sometime in the next few weeks.
I posted a link earlier with a guy in Hong Kong who has started to sell a silicone case that can possibly be modified with the holes for a lanyard.
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I do agree that it was sort of retarded to leave out the lanyard port. Even the MyTouch 3G had it
What you could do is also drill 2 little holes into the back-cover of the phone, line them up with the silicone skin and place 2 holes through the skin also. This way you have added security with the strap being through the back-cover and the skin.
I just did some searching on eBay and it seems that more sellers are starting to push out cases for the Desire. They look pretty good, especially since they cover the whole phone (buttons and trackpad), not just running around the border of the phone -
http://cgi.ebay.com/Blue-Silicone-S...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item414ef7eed5
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Silicone-..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item4aa097dbda
http://cgi.ebay.com/Silicone-Case-L...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item414ef49799
Thing is...they are all located in Hong Kong
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I do agree that it was sort of retarded to leave out the lanyard port. Even the MyTouch 3G had it
What you could do is also drill 2 little holes into the back-coveri of the phone, line them up with the silicone skin and place 2 holes through the skin also. This way you have added security with the strap being through the back-cover and the skin.
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That's an idea worth considering but of course 2 problems ... backs snap is itself not secure enough for holding weight of hand ... and the warranty void. I did buy 3rd party insurance from square trade which covers accidental damage incl dropping...
Still I would seek some more secure anchor method... If I had some spare time, I swear I would do this: I'd work my way through the corporate maze at HTC until I burrowed into someone in actual product design... and then I would pose the challenge to them from a purely hypothetical point of view about where and how this fish-line could be anchored.
redrazr7791 said:
I do agree that it was sort of retarded to leave out the lanyard port. Even the MyTouch 3G had it
What you could do is also drill 2 little holes into the back-cover of the phone, line them up with the silicone skin and place 2 holes through the skin also. This way you have added security with the strap being through the back-cover and the skin.
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The skin would have the advantage of keeping some extra pressure keeping the back on, with out this I would also be worried about the back pulling off. I would make the holes nearer the bottom because this edge is opposite the edge which is designed to be opened.
I've gone the Zag InvisibleSHIELD route, so I have no plans to fit a silicon skin, so I've had to find a different solution.
I found that I can loop the lanyard fixing chord around the sim in the phone, between the silver sim socket and the 'runner' about 5mm away on the left hand side of the sim. It makes it tight work to get the sim back in place, but it does seem to work. I was considering making a small hole on the right hand edge of the back panel to allow the mounting chord to pass through but now I don't think this is necessary as the back does clip into place with only the slightest bump.
The sim socket, which will now be taking the strain from the lanyard, is fixed very securely. When I first tried to insert the sim into the phone I didn't even realize the 'runner' was there and tried to slide the sim in over the runner and didn't manage to get the socket to pop out.
Spud, congratulations on a GREAT "Post #1" to XDA ---- one of the best examples of a "Post #1" I have seen here in years. I am really thankful you posted this, as I find this to be an essential accessory... One which to me reduces stress far more than any case or screen shield... Knowing I have the phone strapped to my wrist has always given me primary peace of mind for a device that is so precisely put together where one drop could dislodge any number of things, even if a case prevents a knick or scratch.
REQUEST: Could you get a camera that has macro-close-up focus, and take a few extreme close up pictures of your assembly? I have a good sense for what you mean, but nothing speaks like a picture. I was thinking of exploring this kind of route myself, trying to figure out a way similar to how the HERO's anchor point was designed so brilliantly.
I think new members have some restrictions on posting links, and I am guessing no file attachments either, so, would you consider please taking a full series of photos, cover on, cover off, the whole process... and then email me the pics? and then i can post them here, and this could help a lot of people.
You can email me at my user name here @ gmail dot com. Thank you for posting! And welcome to XDA-developers. How do you like your desire? Have you had a touchscreen phone before? If so, which one?
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The skin would have the advantage of keeping some extra pressure keeping the back on, with out this I would also be worried about the back pulling off. I would make the holes nearer the bottom because this edge is opposite the edge which is designed to be opened.
I've gone the Zag InvisibleSHIELD route, so I have no plans to fit a silicon skin, so I've had to find a different solution.
I found that I can loop the lanyard fixing chord around the sim in the phone, between the silver sim socket and the 'runner' about 5mm away on the left hand side of the sim. It makes it tight work to get the sim back in place, but it does seem to work. I was considering making a small hole on the right hand edge of the back panel to allow the mounting chord to pass through but now I don't think this is necessary as the back does clip into place with only the slightest bump.
The sim socket, which will now be taking the strain from the lanyard, is fixed very securely. When I first tried to insert the sim into the phone I didn't even realize the 'runner' was there and tried to slide the sim in over the runner and didn't manage to get the socket to pop out.
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Not recommending it, but have you thought about threading through the two holes for the front top "speaker"?
quicksite said:
REQUEST: Could you get a camera that has macro-close-up focus, and take a few extreme close up pictures of your assembly? I have a good sense for what you mean, but nothing speaks like a picture. I was thinking of exploring this kind of route myself, trying to figure out a way similar to how the HERO's anchor point was designed so brilliantly.
I think new members have some restrictions on posting links, and I am guessing no file attachments either, so, would you consider please taking a full series of photos, cover on, cover off, the whole process... and then email me the pics? and then i can post them here, and this could help a lot of people.
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Sorry, I can't run to a full set of photographs, but I hope the following will suffice.
Hmm. Don't really like that. Looks risky and deforms the case.
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Sorry, I can't run to a full set of photographs, but I hope the following will suffice.
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That's pretty impressive.... I didn't check the inside of mine initially when you described it, and so before the pictures I was imagining that carry strap feeding down through the bottom of the cover, and I was wondering how that would work. So I actually didn't realize til I took the back of my Desire off that it's coming off the left side when looking at the screen, which is good placement ergonomically.
As for the engineering tensions and torques, I have no idea... I was trying to just imagine it in my head, and i applied force to the plastic sim card in the downward direction if the device were to slip from my hand... I can't evaluate but one thing's for sure, as you said, with your scenario of no case, this is, to me, a much better solution that praying no accidental dropping.
HTC really should have handled this (pun intended). Nice job! And thanks for the pics. I didn't know new registrants could post pics until x number of posts, but I guess you've shown otherwise, and that's a good thing.
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Not recommending it, but have you thought about threading through the two holes for the front top "speaker"?
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Well do you mean anchoring it at the top and draping over the back and hanging down that way?
I'm going to simulate what MAYBE you mean, and photograph it.. then post again and ask...
al89nut said:
Not recommending it, but have you thought about threading through the two holes for the front top "speaker"?
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Is this what you had in mind? This is just a "fictional dramatization".. Do not try this without adult supervision. But now that I see it, I wouldn't mind at all seeing 2 black threads at the top...
I guess when I get a silicon gel casing I won't need this solution, but i think it's also pretty good. Now if only someone can determine how & if the black-thread fishing line can be fished through the opening.... Oh, and if this wasn't what you had in mind, what WAS your idea?
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That was it, though as I said, I would not be sure that it would not deform the two holes or interfere with the sound quality.
There is another better option - if you take the back off there are two torx screws in the top left and the top right (from the back) locations. I should imagine that if loosened, something could be looped around the top right one and then it could be tightened back up. Whether that loop would be the lanyard or a connecting piece of strong nylon I don't know. If you really want to go to town, you could probably try to cut a tiny tiny nick so it could come through the back cover where the notch is already cut to let you pry the back off. That's my best suggestion.
Attaching a strap
I have threaded fishing line through 4 of the holes in the speaker thingy on the top back and made a small loop. I have attached my lanyard strap to that and it has worked ok so far.
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I have threaded fishing line through 4 of the holes in the speaker thingy on the top back and made a small loop. I have attached my lanyard strap to that and it has worked ok so far.
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Oh, i would LOVE to see a photo! so cool.
Meanwhile, I have created a lanyard carry strap using a silicon case, punched a needle sized hole through and attached to a small smooth edged thin "plate" about the dimensions of an SD card.
I have been meaning to post my video on this. It is awesome.
But I and OTHERS would love to see your solution in pictures. Could you take some please? and if possible take close up macro shots right at the speaker grill with good lighting shining right in there, maybe a flashlight, so that we can see what IS or is not being obstructed..... the big worry was that fishing a line thru there would puncture the speaker itself.
So could you describe what you discovered?
thank you! great job!
Pics of fishing line method
quicksite said:
Oh, i would LOVE to see a photo! so cool.
thank you! great job!
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OK here are three pics of the finished article. I just removed the back cover, threaded through some fishing line and tied a small loop. I was then able to use this loop as an anchor for the strap.
Nice, but I would really, really worry that the back cover will come off. Better if you can secure it to some of the screws inside the Desire.
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OK here are three pics of the finished article. I just removed the back cover, threaded through some fishing line and tied a small loop. I was then able to use this loop as an anchor for the strap.
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Oh, I see now, I hadn't noticed -- you fed thru the BACK cover speaker grill.... When i first read i thought you had created the solution i made the video simulation about, which was afixing the lanyard fishing line around and behind the FRONT speaker grill -- which is why i mentioned there was fear about tearing into the speaker.
Well you saw the other person's solution, right, where he attached the lanyard to the micro SD card cage inside and send the line out the side. Some people liked that conceot, some didn't.
Okay, i have to post my pics. I have a 50-photo sequence of very detailed extreme close-ups of creating a lanyard strap for use with a silicon casing. It's practically foolproof. I say practically, because there are always ways to be so reckless beyond what any guardrails on a mountain roadway will ever do to protect you and your car from tumbling over the edge and over the mountain
I'd say the concerns in this case are correct... With the attchment point being just the back cover; I'm afraid that is not reliable enough to risk a $550 device's safety on.
I have not reviewing this thread, so not sure if it was on this one or another one where someone talked about using one of thecasing screws of the internal phone device.... though i think these void your warranty.
(time for me to say again: why oh why oh why HTC, why did you blindly follow Apple's iPhone BAD DESIGN PHILOSOPHY and do away with this small little item that protects a $500-$550 device? The design of the HERO *had* the carry strap hook, and it was brilliant and elegantly designed... sheesh !)
Can they tell if you loosen a screw a little?
http://www.indiegogo.com/popslate
see also Wired review: http://www.wired.com/design/2012/11/popslate-e-ink-phone-case/
The concept for this case looks amazing. Because it is e-ink, power is only used when changing the image. You can put any image you want on the back of your case. You can have the back of the case display your new emails/SMS, your upcoming calendar events, missed calls -- all viewable without turning on your screen!
Someone needs to adapt this concept for the N4. I would give them so many monies.
Intriguing idea, yes, but if the whole project ever reaches fruition, I doubt it'll be before you've already switched phones.
thats great and all but... If worrying about scratching one screen wasn't good enough, now you must add worrying about scratching the rear screen too...
also what would be the practical use for this? i have a feeling that this will just turn into some gimick-tech like adding 3D to the Evo3D (technology that sounds good on paper but never really take off or catch on to the masses...)
no offense, but stupid. i have a brilliant screen on the front, i don't need a e-ink screen on the back to look at, ever.
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thats great and all but... If worrying about scratching one screen wasn't good enough, now you must add worrying about scratching the rear screen too...
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I picked up a Pocket eDge Android+e-ink tablet on the cheap for my kids. The e-ink side isn't remotely scratched up after a year, and I don't think scratches would have too great an impact on its readability even if it was.
Sparta507 said:
also what would be the practical use for this? i have a feeling that this will just turn into some gimick-tech like adding 3D to the Evo3D (technology that sounds good on paper but never really take off or catch on to the masses...)
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I could have my phone face-down on the table, displaying new emails as they come in without me having to pick it up and turn on the screen. It would be brilliant.
Cool idea. But super gimmicky
They have no prototype, just renderings. The final product won't look anything like it currently does. It'll be so much thicker.
danguyf said:
http://www.indiegogo.com/popslate
see also Wired review: http://www.wired.com/design/2012/11/popslate-e-ink-phone-case/
The concept for this case looks amazing. Because it is e-ink, power is only used when changing the image. You can put any image you want on the back of your case. You can have the back of the case display your new emails/SMS, your upcoming calendar events, missed calls -- all viewable without turning on your screen!
Someone needs to adapt this concept for the N4. I would give them so many monies.
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LOL, We have dozens of patents, they say in the description.
Full disclosure: The guys over at Cruzerlite helped out Carbon when no one had heard of use by donating a few free cases so we could run some giveaways on our social networks. We went to them because we liked their product and the way that they interacted with the Android community. They were so excited about their new skin product that they arranged to ship a MotoX and one of their skins to me so that I might review it and give them, and you, my honest feedback. The device and skins have been since sent back to them. I was not paid or otherwise compensated for this review. Mostly I just wanted to check out a new product, have an excuse to play with a Moto X, and play with the lightbox I built last week.
I hate cases. To me, they've always been a necessary evil. I generally go with the thinnest TPU case I can find so I know my phone will be protected, and try and find one that actually looks cool. Which is why I've always liked the Cruzerlite cases. Very android friendly, and there were always lots of looks to choose from - android themes, art, etc. My favorite was the Tardis case. I was always very careful with my device. But scratches and things happen, and like many of you I never plan to stay with one device for more than a year or so. That means you gotta keep it looking like new so you can sell it later.
To me, that's the niche that the Cruzerlite skins occupy. If you drop your phone all the time this product isn't going to keep you from denting it or smashing the glass. It's vinyl, not TPU. If you're a purist who insist on rocking a totally naked phone, this product also isn't for you. If you're one of the many who hate cases but want to protect the phone in some way, or are confident in your ability to not drop your phone but want a custom look, then this product is where it's at. It'll protect your device from light damage, give you any look you want, and preserve the size and feel of your device.
The product comes in the form of thick vinyl stickers. As it's a brand new product they don't yet have a set of instructions on the site. They tell me they have that in the works and we should see them soon. With that in mind, I'll overshare my installation process and what I learned for you folks. Cruzerlite clearly wanted to make sure that you'd be happy with the installation of this product, so they've given you a single sticker for the back, two sets of stickers for the sides, and three sets for the front. You can screw this up and try again without ordering a new set. Note that I say stickers, but this is actually vinyl of a nice thickness, not some elmo sticker you'd get from the doctor after a checkup.
So having checked out both the vinyl and the Moto X I setup my lightbox and got down to business. I applied the back vinyl, taking great care to align the camera and microphone. It worked, after a fashion - it looked like a sticker slapped on a phone. A phone with a lot of curves. So far... meh. I stuck the sides on as well. It looked... like a bunch of stickers slapped on a phone. They didn't conform to the curves of the phone at all. So I called up Joel at Cruzerlite and told him that while I thought he had a nice idea, this was probable something that would only work on a phone with simple surfaces like an iphone. I showed him how it looked and he asked me when I was planning to finish the installation. Finish the installation? What? Heat. You apply heat after installation. Ohhhhhh. For a guy who was just told that his half-installed product wasn't very good, he was pretty cool about it. Thanks Joel.
Ok, so with that in mind, I dug out the hair dryer and got to heating. It looked a lot better. With a bit of heat and some pressure with my fingers, the vinyl conformed to the curves of the device and started to look like they belonged there. That said, because I installed them like they were stickers, there were gaps. Teal gaps. It didn't look great - but that was on me.
You might want to color match better than I did. Teal and
wood grain aren't known for being a classic combination.
So the first install didn't look so great. The vinyl was curved to match the phone, but I had ugly gaps that ruined the look. When I put the sides on, I aligned things like I would with regular stickers - not heat shrinking vinyl. But Cruzerlite clearly anticipated that, so I had more! Off came the vinyl on the sides and and back to square one. This time, I made sure there was some overlap so that when heat was applied, it would properly fit. Here's what it looked like:
You can already tell it's going to come out better this time. Out comes the hair dryer!
Now we're talking. No gaps, all the buttons are nicely cut out... it looks great. Again, the color combination shows why I'm not ever going to be a graphic designer, but it certainly highlights just how well the product fits the device. There's a slight edge where the vinyl on the sides and the back overlap. It's not unpleasant, but I'd like to play with this product some more to see if I could even avoid that. I've asked Cruzerlite to send me a few more and another phone, and hope to have a follow up on this in the future.
Yes, it has front stickers. The great thing about this product is it's up to you what you apply - if you don't want the front stickers, don't put them on. You could even mix and match them if you wanted. Get different colors and make the phone version of this:
Yes, that's a real thing. It's a Harlequin Golf and comes
that way from the factory. Please don't do this to your phone.
So after installing and playing with this, I like it. The vinyl is thick enough to feel like a high quality and durable product and on the whole I found it to be easier to apply than a screen protector. Sure, it's a bit tricky to align, but you don't have to worry about dust and the use of heat makes this a relatively forgiving product. I'm certain that I didn't do a perfect job with this, but I don't hate it the way you'd hate a screen protector with a bit of dust under it. I did manage to tweak the back a bit when applying it, and you can see the bulge from it. Again, this is something that I'd be able to differently now that I know how the product works so I'm not particularly concerned about it.
Cruzerlite has a whole range of vinyl to choose from too - 57 at the time of this review. There's wood grain, antibacterial colors, metallic, and leather skins. We're spoiled for choice and if you can't find something you like you might want to ask yourself why you're so picky.
I'd say this is a buy. They look great, feel great, and will do a fantastic job of protecting your phone from light damage. They're easy to apply, and at just under ten dollars you can't beat the price. For those of you who picked up a Moto X before Motomaker was a thing, this is a great way to change your phone's look without buying a new one, or get the look of wood without paying an extra hundred bucks for a single woodgrain option. (bamboo? seriously?) At the time of this review, the skins are available for the Moto X, Nexus 5, Note 3, Galaxy S4, and iPhone 5/5s.
I'll update this thread in the future if I can get my hands on another device and more vinyl. If possible I'll try something other than wood grain, too.
You can check out the rest of their skins at http://www.cruzerlite.com/skins
Since the folio covers are 2 sided with different colors, I'm wondering: can you flip the folio case over if you want to change colors?
I like the peach/maroon colored folio cover (Coral Amethyst), but I would much rather have the Maroon showing for the front than the Peach side shown in stock photos.
I think the Vietnamese YouTube review video floating around showed the lime cover attached, with the lime facing out on the back of the device. That would mean that if you close the cover, the lime is inside, and the darker navy (?) is on the outside. It would seem to be reversible.
you can teach me how to do this okay?
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bailyc said:
I think the Vietnamese YouTube review video floating around showed the lime cover attached, with the lime facing out on the back of the device. That would mean that if you close the cover, the lime is inside, and the darker navy (?) is on the outside. It would seem to be reversible.
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I watched the cover in use in a french video posted in another thread, and it doesn't look like there hinges to close the cover, like you're imagining. Looking at the video, it looks like you peel the cover entirely off the front and then stick it to the back, and vice versa. It doesn't seem to fold around on a hinge like the iPad smart cover. In which case, I guess you can probably stick it to the tablet in either direction each time you "close" it. I wish it had the hinge though. I don't really want to buy a cover that comes entirely off every time I want to use my tablet...
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I watched the cover in use in a french video posted in another thread, and it doesn't look like there hinges to close the cover, like you're imagining. Looking at the video, it looks like you peel the cover entirely off the front and then stick it to the back, and vice versa. It doesn't seem to fold around on a hinge like the iPad smart cover. In which case, I guess you can probably stick it to the tablet in either direction each time you "close" it. I wish it had the hinge though. I don't really want to buy a cover that comes entirely off every time I want to use my tablet...
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You're right. The first video review was out before the French one, and didnt show it being taken off and put on the back, I think. From the French video, I agree, it appears hingeless, but it is probably reversible. I still have one pre-ordered from Amazon but, ugh, I kind of want it attached in some way too. But who knows! Maybe from now on I will prefer ones that come off entirely. Those magnets better be strong enough to keep it from shifting or flopping around.
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You're right. The first video review was out before the French one, and didnt show it being taken off and put on the back, I think. From the French video, I agree, it appears hingeless, but it is probably reversible. I still have one pre-ordered from Amazon but, ugh, I kind of want it attached in some way too. But who knows! Maybe from now on I will prefer ones that come off entirely. Those magnets better be strong enough to keep it from shifting or flopping around.
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And that's the thing as well. I don't want to pull my tablet out of a bag and have the cover left behind. But my other issue with it is that it seems like it will be a hassle to take it off and put it on. The iPad smart covers are so easy to flip open and closed with one hand because you don't have to line it up and you only have to grab one side of it. Seems like moving the magic cover around may be quite the ordeal. I might end up getting one anyways, I don't know. Since I can't seem to order one to Canada yet anyways, I guess I'll wait and see how everyone else ends up liking it. In the meantime, my nexus 9 will either be naked or wearing a MOFRED Ultra Slim case (basically a smart cover knockoff) that I managed to order from the UK for £0.01 haha
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And that's the thing as well. I don't want to pull my tablet out of a bag and have the cover left behind. But my other issue with it is that it seems like it will be a hassle to take it off and put it on. The iPad smart covers are so easy to flip open and closed with one hand because you don't have to line it up and you only have to grab one side of it. Seems like moving the magic cover around may be quite the ordeal. I might end up getting one anyways, I don't know. Since I can't seem to order one to Canada yet anyways, I guess I'll wait and see how everyone else ends up liking it. In the meantime, my nexus 9 will either be naked or wearing a MOFRED Ultra Slim case (basically a smart cover knockoff) that I managed to order from the UK for £0.01 haha
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I'm not sure about the status of my Amazon order (still says not yet shipped), but it is supposed to arrive on Wednesday. So is my tablet but again, still not shipped yet. I'll give a quick update when they get here and I have a chance to try it out. It's a $40 gamble but I usually end up liking the OEM accessories, as overpriced as they are.
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I'm not sure about the status of my Amazon order (still says not yet shipped), but it is supposed to arrive on Wednesday. So is my tablet but again, still not shipped yet. I'll give a quick update when they get here and I have a chance to try it out. It's a $40 gamble but I usually end up liking the OEM accessories, as overpriced as they are.
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Well it seems like we have the same reservations about it, so I'll be interested in hearing what you think.
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I watched the cover in use in a french video posted in another thread, and it doesn't look like there hinges to close the cover, like you're imagining. Looking at the video, it looks like you peel the cover entirely off the front and then stick it to the back, and vice versa. It doesn't seem to fold around on a hinge like the iPad smart cover. In which case, I guess you can probably stick it to the tablet in either direction each time you "close" it. I wish it had the hinge though. I don't really want to buy a cover that comes entirely off every time I want to use my tablet...
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I can see how you can make the assumption that you can just flip the cover around, but then you're not accounting that flipping around the cover could reverse the polarity of the magnet, thereby making the other side of the cover repel away from the tablet rather than being attracted to it. I hope I'm wrong though..
mkygod said:
I can see how you can make the assumption that you can just flip the cover around, but then you're not accounting that flipping around the cover could reverse the polarity of the magnet, thereby making the other side of the cover repel away from the tablet rather than being attracted to it. I hope I'm wrong though..
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Oh that's an interesting point. I would have never thought of that.... Man, that would be dumb. Well, when someone finally gets one, they'll have to settle all these questions for us once and for all.
mrkvchm said:
Oh that's an interesting point. I would have never thought of that.... Man, that would be dumb. Well, when someone finally gets one, they'll have to settle all these questions for us once and for all.
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I am convinced that i is reversible. If you look at the product page on Google Play, towards the bottom you see two renderings of the cover. Using the green/blue one as an example, the image next to Takes Pictures in a Snap shows it attached to the back, blue side in, green side out, and the corner is folded over.
Immediately below that is another rendering of the cover as a typing stand for the tablet in landscape mode. Blue side is now out, green side is in, and presumably, it's still magnetically attached along that top edge.
But here's an update on the arrival -- I spoke to an Amazon representative this morning who said that they were informed that the covers have been delayed from the manufacturer, and that no retailer has them in stock right now. She said Amazon has been told that they'll receive a shipment on December 1. So, looks like we will all keep waiting to find out for sure.
I think it will work. Magnets repel each other when the poles are opposite while this is magnet to metal which is different. Somebody with a fridge magnet should be able to check easily.
smf61 said:
I think it will work. Magnets repel each other when the poles are opposite while this is magnet to metal which is different. Somebody with a fridge magnet should be able to check easily.
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There are in fact magnets in the tablet itself. If you put two Nexus 9 next to each other, side by side, the two tablets will repel each other. I saw a youtube video of this somewhere showing this.
Is nobody concerned about the "inside" of the cover (i.e. the part facing the display) being used as the stand in the upright position? I'm a bit paranoid of it massaging dust/dirt particles into the screen...
Hey guys,
I've searched around here and amazon for a replacement battery door for my note 4 to no avail. I've seen a few metal ones, but what I'm really looking for is a material that is similar to the back of the Nexus 5--a kind of soft-touch/rubbery/smooth material that has some grip to it.
With the current battery door my note 4 slides all over the place in my car, where the Nexus 5 would stay exactly where I put it.
If anyone has any idea where I could find one of these I would appreciate it. It doesn't have to be white, but that would be best--I could live with black though.
Thanks,
xhawk29:good:
Shipped from US (2-3 day shipping):
Black: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261633271977
White: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261633273779
Longer Shipping time (2 weeks), but cheaper priced:
Black: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251697816600
White: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251697820231
You might consider the Samsung protective cover. The back of it has a nice grippy texture, it adds very little bulk, makes the phone easier to hold, and protects pretty well too.
holycow, did you read my post or just the title?
bourne, thanks for the suggestion, but I really don't want a case, just a grippy battery door replacement. one may not exist...but I thought asking here would be worth a shot.
someone 3d print me one
Try one of those invisible shields on the back cover.. That'll give it grip.
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bourne, thanks for the suggestion, but I really don't want a case, just a grippy battery door replacement. one may not exist...but I thought asking here would be worth a shot.
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It is a shame to cover that nice metal frame. I split the difference by using the case when I'm working or driving, keeping the phone safe and not sliding around, and take it off when out for the evening or around the house.
I did get a Ram Mount for the car, which keeps it in place nicely, although it is still better off in the case, it fits in the holder better.
You could try some velcro tape or something similar perhaps. Use the hook part somewhere convenient in the car and the loop part on the cover.
I doubt you'll find a custom cover any time soon.