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Hi,
Here is my new DIY Nexus One car holder I just put together:
The base is from Garmin nüvi 200 series and the holder for phone is just plain hard shell I bought very cheap from eBay.
What do you think?
Rinegpeace said:
Hi,
Here is my new DIY Nexus One car holder I just put together:
The base is from Garmin nüvi 200 series and the holder for phone is just plain hard shell I bought very cheap from eBay.
What do you think?
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Curious how it holds up in the car, but looks pretty good and low profile.
khaytsus said:
Curious how it holds up in the car, but looks pretty good and low profile.
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It looks great and slim also holds phone quite well.
Here are few photos in 'action' (sorry for the mess in my garage):
That looks really good. Much better than my "universal" POS that wobbles and rattles and occaisonally drops my phone:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_381889_langId_-1_categoryId_165452#dtab
Can you link to the case you bought (or a similar one) please?
And where did you get the base? Was it a spare you had?
b0dge said:
That looks really good. Much better than my "universal" POS that wobbles and rattles and occaisonally drops my phone:
Can you link to the case you bought (or a similar one) please?
And where did you get the base? Was it a spare you had?
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I'm new user and I am not permitted to post outside links.
For case just search for 'BLACK HYBRID HARD BACK CASE FOR HTC GOOGLE NEXUS ONE' on UK eBay.
For base search 'GARMIN NUVI WIDESCREEN MOUNT FOR 200, 200T, 200W & MORE' - you will get several results from Hong Kong - they are very cheap.
I've attached photo of this mount.
You just have to cut off two horns on Garmin cradle and stick it on case with some thin mirror bond sticky pads.
Hope this is not too confusing.
Not confusing at all. You've made the whole thing very clear, in fact!
Thank you for the info. I'll be making mine very soon!
WOW BRILLIANT IDEA. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS. Do you think it's better to use superglue instead of mirror adhesive?
maniaxzero said:
WOW BRILLIANT IDEA. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS. Do you think it's better to use superglue instead of mirror adhesive?
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Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
I think superglue will also works but I put mirror tape for future considerations - it will be easier to remove tape and change shell case when I change phone.
Rinegpeace said:
Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
I think superglue will also works but I put mirror tape for future considerations - it will be easier to remove tape and change shell case when I change phone.
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lol you're always one step ahead of me. Thanks for the idea
Haha I have the exact same holder and a very similar case and I was trying to come up with a way to make them work together. I hadn't considered getting another case and then modifying the garmin holder. I'll be doing this as well!
Rinegpeace, can you please give some comment about the quality of the back case? How thin is it? rubbery on the inside/outside? Would you feel comfortable using the phone with the case on all the time?
Thanks in advance!
zecoj said:
Rinegpeace, can you please give some comment about the quality of the back case? How thin is it? rubbery on the inside/outside? Would you feel comfortable using the phone with the case on all the time?
Thanks in advance!
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For everyday use I would pick little harder case. This one is thin and it is very easy to pull phone in and out. This is preferable for car dock but for real case it is maybe too flexible.
After couple days of testing I feel very secure about holding my N1 while driving and even if you turn this dock upside down it will hold your phone in the cradle. So, maybe you will like it as everyday case.
Here is one short video of detaching and attaching my N1 in this car dock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6xsHC_RQXA
that's awesome, thanks mate!
You can also get the air vent mount for the nuvi instead of the suction mount. I kinda don't want it to stick to glass so this is nice.
what are those mirror adhesive pads? buy them at home depot?
shkwest said:
You can also get the air vent mount for the nuvi instead of the suction mount. I kinda don't want it to stick to glass so this is nice.
what are those mirror adhesive pads? buy them at home depot?
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You'd be better off finding them at an automotive store or maybe walmart if they are to repair a rear view mirror that fell off inside a car as I'm suspecting.
This has been featured in Lifehacker some weeks ago, with the same materials... the idea was from a OcUK user.
I've already made one myself for my HTC Legend and it looks great, it was cheap, and it's really sturdy.
Is it me or does the first photo in the original post look like it has a windows logo!?!
This is a great idea. I just finished it for my Touch Pro 2 with no problems. I hvae a slight difference though. I cut the very top off of the silicon case so that my tp2 can slid in and out with ease. Although there is plenty of friction to keep it in normally.
I just wanna say that after 2 days of using this in my car it is just working absolutely perfectly. The easy rotation is very convenient and it looks really good as well, being so form fitting to my phone.
Now that is cool.
I shall be getting the bits this week.
I have a template for a touchpad skin (like the one on gelaskins)
Can I have someone test it out for me by just printing it on normal paper and cutting it out using scissors to see if it works? My printer has gone boom and apart from this I have no need to buy a new one.
Of course if it works, you guys and girls can use it for yourselves, just hit the thanks button for me !
http://db.tt/tGgLAwgg - photoshop psd template
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19622298/HP%20TOUCHPAD%20BACK.jpg Touchpad Back JPG template
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19622298/HP%20TOUCHPAD%20FRONT.jpg - Touchpad Front JPG template
Love to try it but no link?
VitaZora said:
Love to try it but no link?
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Updated now
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I cant figure out what the hole on the top right corner is for?
rosystreasures said:
I cant figure out what the hole on the top right corner is for?
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Ambient light sensor, you can see a faint red glint if you put your phones flash on top of it, i want someone to tell me if that's in the right place along with the other bits
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nearly 400 views ....so has anybody tried it yet?
ace9988 said:
nearly 400 views ....so has anybody tried it yet?
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Yes, I printed it out. Sorry not to reply earlier. The image looks great, but on 8 1/2" x 11" paper it is too small to use as a template. Both front and back print side by side on the same sheet - basically at half size and my printer won't take a larger sheet of paper.
Can you separate the front and back - basically place one template per page?
VitaZora said:
Yes, I printed it out. Sorry not to reply earlier. The image looks great, but on 8 1/2" x 11" paper it is too small to use as a template. Both front and back print side by side on the same sheet - basically at half size and my printer won't take a larger sheet of paper.
Can you separate the front and back - basically place one template per page?
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Front and back seperated and I have added the links to the JPG files for those two. Should fit one per page
Anybody else tried it yet?
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I printed out the back and placed it on the back of my Touchpad. As you can see, the size is still too small but the proportions seem pretty good. The design behind your template is a skin I already have on the back of my device.
Hope this helps!
VitaZora said:
I printed out the back and placed it on the back of my Touchpad. As you can see, the size is still too small but the proportions seem pretty good. The design behind your template is a skin I already have on the back of my device.
Hope this helps!
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I kept it small on purpose cuz if it covers the entire back then the corners start to fold up and crease.....we could snip sections off the corners and work that way if people want to I'm open to suggestions. It seems like i need to try and make it bigger perhaps by 10%. I'll update the links soon
What about the front?
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link updated....the back should be perfect now
I found the front to be a bit too big.
I will try again....
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I found the front to be a bit too big.
I will try again....
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I'll try fixing up measurements
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Is it possible to make a full template, including the sides and all in one piece?
Btw, they are still too small....
What file are you trying to print? The back fits perfectly now and i haven't updated the front
To be honest it is possible but i don't have the equipment the pro companies have to scan the devices and measuring them up, but yes it is possible
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ace9988 said:
What file are you trying to print? The back fits perfectly now and i haven't updated the front
To be honest it is possible but i don't have the equipment the pro companies have to scan the devices and measuring them up, but yes it is possible
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Hi,
Ok, I used corel paintshop pro v12. I had to crop the outer grey area for the template to fit correctly. It printed and fits perfectly!
got a picture?
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Just wanted to say thanks for the template my Touchpad has a huge crack right down the back of the case. I've tried the x-case tpu, but the extra weight was a pain, so using your template I cut out a skin from some matt black vinyl I had kicking around. Fits brilliantly thanks again.
bbevan said:
Just wanted to say thanks for the template my Touchpad has a huge crack right down the back of the case. I've tried the x-case tpu, but the extra weight was a pain, so using your template I cut out a skin from some matt black vinyl I had kicking around. Fits brilliantly thanks again.
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Glad it would help... My touchpad has already been sold so this was short lived
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Did a short Air Dock review - I got it for my GS5, but since Samsung is taking their sweet time releasing the wireless charging cover I had to test with the N7. Anyways, here it is for anyone interested:
http://youtu.be/lgv54OqYoJk
Can you comment on how well it holds a phone while driving around? I would hate to take a turn and have it fly off out the window.
badass989 said:
Can you comment on how well it holds a phone while driving around? I would hate to take a turn and have it fly off out the window.
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The magnets combined with the sticky surface of the charger makes it nearly impossible to fall off by accident. I think there is a better chance the entire mount will fall before the phone comes off due to a bump.
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Wonder how it would handle in my big rig with all the bouncing around
Sent From My Galaxy S5 Far Far Away
Ignite023 said:
Did a short Air Dock review - I got it for my GS5, but since Samsung is taking their sweet time releasing the wireless charging cover I had to test with the N7. Anyways, here it is for anyone interested:
http://youtu.be/lgv54OqYoJk
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Can you make a video testing the GS5 even without the wireless back cover? Thanks.
Acaibowl said:
Can you make a video testing the GS5 even without the wireless back cover? Thanks.
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The dock comes with a single magnetic sticker, so I will need to wait until the wireless cover is released so I can place it on that. I used the N7 because it already has magnets integrated.
Ignite023 said:
The dock comes with a single magnetic sticker, so I will need to wait until the wireless cover is released so I can place it on that. I used the N7 because it already has magnets integrated.
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Shouldn't it work without the magnets too ?
Isn't there a sticky front on the charger ?
See this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUZEgZDSUCY
Magnet ?
WePlay said:
Shouldn't it work without the magnets too ?
Isn't there a sticky front on the charger ?
See this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUZEgZDSUCY
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Yes, sorry - I thought you wanted to see it with magnets in use.
Here's a quick video - the quality isnt so great as the car was moving, but I wanted to show how sturdy it is over bumps. This is using the sticky pad without magnets.
http://youtu.be/AFuMR2ZMmBg
Ignite023 said:
Yes, sorry - I thought you wanted to see it with magnets in use.
Here's a quick video - the quality isnt so great as the car was moving, but I wanted to show how sturdy it is over bumps. This is using the sticky pad without magnets.
http://youtu.be/AFuMR2ZMmBg
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where can we buy this air dock?
i mean if we live in europe,do they ship to europe?
marcochapita said:
where can we buy this air dock?
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Theairdock.com
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Thats awesome, thanks for the review! Clamping the phone in on my dock is such a pain in the a$$
Ignite023 said:
Yes, sorry - I thought you wanted to see it with magnets in use.
Here's a quick video - the quality isnt so great as the car was moving, but I wanted to show how sturdy it is over bumps. This is using the sticky pad without magnets.
http://youtu.be/AFuMR2ZMmBg
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Awesome !
I am wondering how the charger performs when your phone is using bluetooth to stream music, GPS, WiFi, etc
Thanks for the video. I really appreciated.
after using the GS5 with just the sticky pad and no magnets, it's pretty clear that the magnets are required - it just doesn't hold that well after a few uses. They send a little magnet sticker that I put on the inside of the wireless charging cover (that I received today), and it works great.
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after using the GS5 with just the sticky pad and no magnets, it's pretty clear that the magnets are required - it just doesn't hold that well after a few uses. They send a little magnet sticker that I put on the inside of the wireless charging cover (that I received today), and it works great.
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Is the sticker big enough for two devices? (GS5 and Note 3)
Acaibowl said:
Is the sticker big enough for two devices? (GS5 and Note 3)
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Not sure I understand the question. Are you asking if you can split the sticker and use it on two devices? Then, no. If you're asking will the sticker fit either one device or the other? Then yes. I had to cut it to a smaller size to fit the inside cover of the GS5.
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Ignite023 said:
Not sure I understand the question. Are you asking if you can split the sticker and use it on two devices? Then, no. If you're asking will the sticker fit either one device or the other? Then yes. I had to cut it to a smaller size to fit the inside cover of the GS5.
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I asked them to send me an extra sticker.
nice!
Ignite023 said:
Theairdock.com
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They are all out of stock.... And not everything showed in the video is available.
Cholerabob said:
They are all out of stock.... And not everything showed in the video is available.
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What is shown in the video that ins't available?
Can't do anything about the stock.. I got mine through their indiegogo campaign. I'm sure they will have more soon.
Hello,
just out of curiosity, is anyone else using this kind of Smartphone Stand ? I use one of these with my Nexus 6P and like it very much. I might add a few pictures later
Gorgtech said:
Hello,
just out of curiosity, is anyone else using this kind of Smartphone Stand ? I use one of these with my Nexus 6P and like it very much. I might add a few pictures later
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I just ordered one for $15 on clearance. Don't hear much about it must be a low demand kind of thing. Gave up trying to find a decent fast charging dock.
Maybe, this is the sort of gadget you use in a office while you're at work. This stand can be very practical though for video telephony through Skype or video blogging.
Gorgtech said:
Maybe, this is the sort of gadget you use in a office while you're at work. This stand can be very practical though for video telephony through Skype or video blogging.
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Might be the S310 is just priced too high at $21.99/$29.99
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YBA7BNY not as well made, but you can get that on amazon for $7 or $3 ebay-china
I'd prob use one of those mini desktop tripod mount if I do video blogging on a phone.
Momotani-Hitoshi said:
Might be the S310 is just priced too high at $21.99/$29.99
http://www.amazon.com/B0087Y1XS4 not as well made, but you can get that on amazon for $7 or $3 ebay-china
I'd prob use one of those mini desktop tripod mount if I do video blogging on a phone.
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I have one on my nightstand and use it to hold my phone st night while this charging. It works well and doesn't budge once you put it down, but the 6P sits rather high on it
Motorola Equivalent for $10
I use something similar from Motorola and I love it. This one has arms that swing down so it sits about the same height as the one you linked, or with the arms out of the way it rests lower on the base. Has grippy rubber on both base and arms and small ridges to keep your phone in place.
Available on Amazon for $10 (for me) with Prime. I'm new, so can't post links, but google/amazon search for "Motorola Universal Flip Stand Mount for Smartphones". Couldn't recommend this thing more!
IneffableTao said:
I use something similar from Motorola and I love it. This one has arms that swing down so it sits about the same height as the one you linked, or with the arms out of the way it rests lower on the base. Has grippy rubber on both base and arms and small ridges to keep your phone in place.
Available on Amazon for $10 (for me) with Prime. I'm new, so can't post links, but google/amazon search for "Motorola Universal Flip Stand Mount for Smartphones". Couldn't recommend this thing more!
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Here's the link.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Universal-Stand-Mount-Smartphones/dp/B008QVQYS2
In the future, you can just copy the Amazon ASIN from the URL or from inside the listing and tell folks to search Amazon for that.
ASIN = B008QVQYS2
Nice looking, I may buy one or two of those...
I ordered the Phone Prop stand from Amazon and I love it. Made of silicone so it's soft but also rigid. Definitely helps when I'm at work. Now I don't need to pick up my phone. I can just tap the fingerprint scanner on the back and go.
http://www.amazon.com/PhoneProp-Uni...TF8&qid=1454433249&sr=8-1&keywords=phone+prop
For portability, I Ordered this one
These are nice stands too For portability I don´t need anything like this anymore since I use a Poetic Revolution case now which has a integrated kickstand
Momotani-Hitoshi said:
Might be the S310 is just priced too high at $21.99/$29.99
http://www.amazon.com/B0087Y1XS4 not as well made, but you can get that on amazon for $7 or $3 ebay-china
I'd prob use one of those mini desktop tripod mount if I do video blogging on a phone.
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Your link isn't working for me.... Can you please check it?
My stand of choice!
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/351608119550?varId=620609447795&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&_mwBanner=1
David TechMatte said:
Your link isn't working for me.... Can you please check it?
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YBA7BNY fixed link, but I bought mine from https://www.blinq.com/ for $13 however it is now sold out.
Gorgtech said:
Hello,
just out of curiosity, is anyone else using this kind of Smartphone Stand ? I use one of these with my Nexus 6P and like it very much. I might add a few pictures later
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I have one and it works well. I use it with a cable creation 90° C-C cable which makes it easier for me.
Yeah i really like this stand and think it would look really good at work but for what it is, its too expensive
Gorgtech said:
Hello,
just out of curiosity, is anyone else using this kind of Smartphone Stand ? I use one of these with my Nexus 6P and like it very much. I might add a few pictures later
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nice i like this stand, will it work with phone cover like the official google carbon case?
Thanks.
Yes, it will also work with extra bulky cases like eg. a Poetic Revolution
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Yes, it will also work with extra bulky cases like eg. a Poetic Revolution
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thats nice, pics please
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IneffableTao said:
I use something similar from Motorola and I love it. This one has arms that swing down so it sits about the same height as the one you linked, or with the arms out of the way it rests lower on the base. Has grippy rubber on both base and arms and small ridges to keep your phone in place.
Available on Amazon for $10 (for me) with Prime. I'm new, so can't post links, but google/amazon search for "Motorola Universal Flip Stand Mount for Smartphones". Couldn't recommend this thing more!
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does this stand allow access to fingerprint sensor when the phone is held by the base & not the arms?
Thanks.
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thats nice, pics please
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does this stand allow access to fingerprint sensor when the phone is held by the base & not the arms?
Thanks.
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Yes! Sorry I can't post links yet but here's a pic of the phone in the stand taken with a potato:
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i.imgur.com / YBz24s1.jpg?1
While on the stand I unlock with my right hand index finger. I've found that my pinky and ring finger slide perfectly below the angled support bar with my middle finger right above it. This naturally guides my index finger right to the sensor. 10/10 will unlock again
IneffableTao said:
Yes! Sorry I can't post links yet but here's a pic of the phone in the stand taken with a potato:
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While on the stand I unlock with my right hand index finger. I've found that my pinky and ring finger slide perfectly below the angled support bar with my middle finger right above it. This naturally guides my index finger right to the sensor. 10/10 will unlock again
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looks good, are you able to charge it when the nexus is on the stand?
Thanks a lot for the snaps
I wonder how the phone senses that the camera locking switch is on. Does anyone know how it works? Also, can we expect similar active cases from third parties (or maybe by Asus with different designs)? What do you think?
funknight said:
I wonder how the phone senses that the camera locking switch is on. Does anyone know how it works? Also, can we expect similar active cases from third parties (or maybe by Asus with different designs)? What do you think?
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Check out the RhinoShield case:
https://rhinoshield.io/collections/...rod=asus-zenfone-7-pro-solidsuit-android-b087
Seems they've gone for a complete sliding part to cover the camera, I like it!
cd993 said:
Check out the RhinoShield case:
Seems they've gone for a complete sliding part to cover the camera, I like it!
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Nice! I've seen this one but I didn't realize it was a sliding cover. I'm more of a slim case guy, these are too beefy for me, but glad to see there's at least an example out there.
funknight said:
Nice! I've seen this one but I didn't realize it was a sliding cover. I'm more of a slim case guy, these are too beefy for me, but glad to see there's at least an example out there.
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Ah that's fair enough. For me, I quite like it though would want a nice plain one without any of those fancy designs on lol