I'm a graphic designer at a vinyl/graphics shop, was just wondering if there's any interest in a rear protective cover. I've noticed my gtab is a bit slick, and i'm always nervous about scratching it. We can print vinyl or use cut vinyl. I think i'm gonna make one for mine this week. What do you guys think ?
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Might want to check out this thread, carbon fiber vinyl, 4 feet for $10, but custom covers would be interesting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842052
aaron19953 said:
I'm a graphic designer at a vinyl/graphics shop, was just wondering if there's any interest in a rear protective cover. I've noticed my gtab is a bit slick, and i'm always nervous about scratching it. We can print vinyl or use cut vinyl. I think i'm gonna make one for mine this week. What do you guys think ?
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I would love one formed out of Kydex.
i don't think we have Kydex, but i do know we have DI-Noc (looks like carbon fiber)
We also have paint protection film (used on car bumpers/hoods) that we put on our phones
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I'm doing the carbon fiber vinyl as well but would love to rock a nice simple android themed skin. Maybe a simple black with ole' boy offset rather than dead center?
I would buy one in a heartbeat.
cool, i guess i'll just have to make my wife's tablet a prototype.. hehe
i'll try and get one carbon fiber done tomm, and some sample printed graphics ones designed.
I haven't really looked into xda's advertising policies so i don't want to do anything against the rules, if anyone knows if there is a better place to put this please let me know.
I'll have some pics up tomm.
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I want one
aaron19953 said:
cool, i guess i'll just have to make my wife's tablet a prototype.. hehe
i'll try and get one carbon fiber done tomm, and some sample printed graphics ones designed.
I haven't really looked into xda's advertising policies so i don't want to do anything against the rules, if anyone knows if there is a better place to put this please let me know.
I'll have some pics up tomm.
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#7 2nd post will explain what you should do for this. Look forward to what you are able to produce!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=642
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#7 2nd post will explain what you should do for this. Look forward to what you are able to produce!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=642
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Hehe, thanks i read that post right after my last post.. i'll be contacting the powers that be soon.. It appears as if under marketplace rules i may be able to sell some ? I'll contact XDA before anything happens
for now, here's a sample.. I created one today using the carbon fiber, and i must say it's pretty damn cool. I'm not a big fan of carbon fiber, but the texture really helps holding this thing
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ps, yeah i was thinking about doing it in diamond plate, but this is actually my wifes christmas present.. hehe
Wow!!! I would love to have a carbon fiber one. Very nice!
How much are you thinking about selling the carbon fiber back for? I would be interested. Nice work.
Kevin
I sooo want one of these covers! How much, and how fast can you get it to me! Ejejej
just gonna put this out there as well...
I've used a company called speedpro before (they are all over here in nj and nyc area)... I've had last minute jobs for stupid corporate initiatives where we had to make our own custom flag for the facility and the procrastinator that I oft am I put it off till one day before it had to be at our headquarters in CT... the owner of the franchise I went to in jersey met me on a Saturday (they are closed that day) - he took my vector based graphic and put in the cutting info/mapping for free (all other places waned to charge for this PLUS have the designer "make sure" it is really a vector graphic)... 20 bucks later I came out with a high resolution 36x48 flag...
they do simple little jobs like printing one-off runs (8.5x11) for vinyl cellphone covers to large projects "wrapping" cars... fyi, it is cheaper to wrap your car in vinyl from this guy than it is to get a paint job!
long story short, speed pro (or a similar sign or fabric printing co) can easily take the dimensions of the device and make a custom wrap for it for relatively on the cheap... so for those who don't want to wait for a group thing, go find someone with a wide format printer and some vinyl and have at it! but for most who just want to grab something tested and shown to fit, the OP has done a good thing here for the community
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i can tell you that normally we also charge for the vector work, even if it's sent to us in a vector format (unless it's a regular customer with good artwork). the file still has to be prepared for the cutter, setting the cut path to the correct linetype, color.. Not to mention the god awful things people prepare, haha.. This particular one was pretty easy to create, like 10 minutes..
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Assuming there are no issues with selling it on the marketplace on the forum, i was thinking $15 + s/h
Ill order it right now for $15+ sh. Tell me where and when!
15 is a pretty good price
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Any possibility of fixing the image links? Assuming they look good I'd be willing to pay $15 for a precut carbon fiber back.
I've got $15 burning a hole in my (virtual) pocket right now for one of those. I just need to know where to paypal it.
That is awesome, love the screw hole cutouts.
+1 for purchasing this carbon cover!
Related
I recently saw the leatherlike backplate of a Blackberry.To have also a leather like backplate would be a nice third party addon to the Diamond 2 which lacks a bit of quality on the original shiny black plastic one.
http://www.wmexperts.com/alternate-back-touch-diamond-2
anyone know where to get this yet?
looks awesome! can't wait to get rid of this piano-black-fingerprint-magnet backplate.
any1 know more about this? i'd really like to buy one asap!
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You can take you phone to a Plastic Paint workshop and ask then to add a Dull coat of paint. there are different standard and scale that goes from 1 to 10. 5 is best because when painted above the logo text and the metal piece arround the camera lens hole it, it will not affect their apperance. I have done so with my Diamond2 from the first day I got it. And it look now exactly as shown here : http://www.wmexperts.com/alternate-back-touch-diamond-2
jpfa said:
You can take you phone to a Plastic Paint workshop and ask then to add a Dull coat of paint. there are different standard and scale that goes from 1 to 10. 5 is best because when painted above the logo text and the metal piece arround the camera lens hole it, it will not affect their apperance. I have done so with my Diamond2 from the first day I got it. And it look now exactly as shown here : http://www.wmexperts.com/alternate-back-touch-diamond-2
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this sounds cool! but where do i find a Plastic Paint workshop?? i'm from Bucharest/Romania...don't know if i get something like that around here...
what are these plastic paint workshopers do actually? (so i would think of an eventual shop which does that)
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That's the easy part. Look at the yellow pages arround where you live. There should be lots of industrial companies that undertake prototype developpement or Just do paint job specialized in plastic for the industry.
You probably need to make few calls and one will lead you to another.....
wish you good luck. Mine cost me 20 dollars.
jpfa said:
That's the easy part. Look at the yellow pages arround where you live. There should be lots of industrial companies that undertake prototype developpement or Just do paint job specialized in plastic for the industry.
You probably need to make few calls and one will lead you to another.....
wish you good luck. Mine cost me 20 dollars.
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The greedy HTC could easily do it itself for us,We are paying a good price for what we get but they really don't care about customer but always disrespecting us With such behaviors.
And let me try that plastic painting jobThanks
http://tw.page.mall.yahoo.com/item/p0289289493
In Taiwan, cost 1350,TWD, about 40,USD
(If it was in balck leather would be great! Very elegant).
Anybody knows if they send it from Taiwan to Italy? It's very hard to understand!
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(If it was in balck leather would be great! Very elegant).
Anybody knows if they send it from Taiwan to Italy? It's very hard to understand!
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I am not sure.
but maybe I can check it tommrow
I just check the post-office in Taiwan
that backplate is 1350.NTD
and the postage is about 550-650 NTD.
if it all cost 2000.NTD = about 60.USD = 45.ERU
diecorroder said:
I just check the post-office in Taiwan
that backplate is 1350.NTD
and the postage is about 550-650 NTD.
if it all cost 2000.NTD = about 60.USD = 45.ERU
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Uaow! Very cheap!! Ha!Ha!
I think is better to buy an invisible shield for our TD2 (for now) and wait for more accessories after-market that I hope they would be aivable at soon at possible since the device is quite new!
I really hope in a leather backplate!!
diecorroder said:
I just check the post-office in Taiwan
that backplate is 1350.NTD
and the postage is about 550-650 NTD.
if it all cost 2000.NTD = about 60.USD = 45.ERU
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ouch!
i wanted one too...but 45EUR for a piece of plastic?? darn :/
i'll see what comes next on the market, maybe if more alternatives will appear, prices will drop.
What I really would like is a backplate that is similar to the HTC S710 (and probably other phones aswell). That one is in a really nice rubber material, really liked that on my old S710.
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What I really would like is a backplate that is similar to the HTC S710 (and probably other phones aswell). That one is in a really nice rubber material, really liked that on my old S710.
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i like the one on the Touch HD. it has a nice granulated/rubber-ish feeling, leaving no fingerprints. i hope something like that will appear soon, with a correct price...because i actually like the one on the Taiwanese site, but i think it's way too expesive.
It looks nice, i want that cover
HI~Guys~
here were some pics for you.
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left one is the Original
at the final, it just fit as the Original one.
also a "click" , as the Original one.
Enjoy!~~
You are a lucky man!
Little things that make us happy!
OK, so when will this backplate be available on eBay for a good price?
I want one!
Hi guys!
I know you guys been complaining about how hard to find the right case for your ‘Touch Pro 2’ right? Especially for the T-mobile Touch Pro 2 !!! lol~
I’m searching over and over to find the perfect case to suit my everyday needs. Finally I ran into this company website ‘SHINNORIE’, they used to focused on Iphone, Ipod, I…. etc. but now they’re expanding their product lines.
Luckily, they also included a FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE case for HTC! Made from grade ‘A’ GENUINE leather! A cow’s leather I supposed lol~ Yeah! A custom case finally! It’s crazy! You know. You can design the whole thing by yourself! The main color, the secondary color, the add-on designs to the case blah blah blah …. EVERYTHING! This one is a premium case with fashionable design not an old school black leather belt clip. This one got style!
BUT the case to fit TP2 pretty well would be the ‘RINGO’ ( You have to inform them a bit about the size tough, for me I’ve a Bodyguardz on my T-mobile TP2 so I need to noticed them about the size ) I’m already designed and ordered my case.
It should be here in about 11 working days I supposed because they said 8 days to custom made the case and 3 days for shipping. By the way, they offered worldwide shipping with a free FedEX Express post! I’m really looking forward to it. I will post a full review on it once I got it. I definitely recommend you guys to check out the case from SHINNORIE at www.shinnorie.com
Cheers!
re: custom case
awesome that case looks good i dunno about the yellow maybe a black and red or mocha and black lol like the phone but how much did you spend on the case and could you post some pics when you get it thanks .
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awesome that case looks good i dunno about the yellow maybe a black and red or mocha and black lol like the phone but how much did you spend on the case and could you post some pics when you get it thanks .
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Hey, I'm glad you like it.
I'm surely do post a full review once I got it
I'll be interested in whether or not the TP2 fits into the Ringo. It doesn't state the TP2 as a compatible phone... only "HTC Touch and similar sizes."
I read that as being the Touch HD (their other case is for the HD) which I think is possibly a lot thinner than the TP2. (correct me if I'm wrong)
I'm keen as to see a review once you get it though. My colours are sorted
Hi there
Are you in NZ? I'm in AU we are pretty near lol~
Yep, I noticed that but as I mentioned the case 'Ringo' is fully
customizable so you can just e-mail them your phone's dimensions.
For me I inform them as 118 x 63 x 20mm.
This dimension is for my T-mo TP2 with Bodyguardz on it.
I hope it will nicely fit, fingers crossed.
They told me that you can also inform them any special requirements.
(with additional cost, sure thing...)
(Their customer service is pretty fast though.)
Cheers
I made a t-mobile version, with magenta.
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Hi there
Are you in NZ? I'm in AU we are pretty near lol~
Cheers
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Working in Beijing at the moment, but yeah, from NZ. Passing through Melbourne for some shopping next month
what150 said:
Yep, I noticed that but as I mentioned the case 'Ringo' is fully
customizable so you can just e-mail them your phone's dimensions.
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Post some pics when it turns up... I bought another case from Noreve (France) but I don't like it so will get one of these if it's going to fit right
It looks nice, but man, I thought I was really spending when I got a custom made Easecase on Ebay for 39 dollars (shipping from Hong Kong was free), I guess not I think 40 dollars is my limit on cases. The Easecase's by the way are beautiful, build quality is top notch and the customer service is perfect.
lol~ Mate, you made me feel guilty
but it's too hard to resist... I personally think that this case is
more unique in design. More importantly, I love the fashionable design
of the case and it's functionality.
Don't get me wrong the easecase is alright but my GF
she hate belt clip.... I know some of you guys are also experienced this! lol~
I hope the case can meet my expectation.
Hey 'elazullizard' did you ordered one too?
what150 said:
lol~ Mate, you made me feel guilty
but it's too hard to resist... I personally think that this case is
more unique in design. More importantly, I love the fashionable design
of the case and it's functionality.
Don't get me wrong the easecase is alright but my GF
she hate belt clip.... I know some of you guys are also experienced this! lol~
I hope the case can meet my expectation.
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Lol I'm just messin' with ya man Those do look nice, and very unique, let us know how it is when you get it!
Hey guys!
The full review on the RINGO is posted!
Check it out!
Thank you : )
Quick Review...yes its copied from the other thread that I posted in. But I figure plagiarizing my own stuff is ok. Plus, there are pictures now!
Material: Definitely not real leather. Is PU Leather but doesn't feel "cheap" in the hand either! Inside of the case is a velvety "soft" material...I guess a cloth version of suede is the best way to describe it. (Definitely not Alcantara like the stuff I have in the bucket seats of my car.)
Workmanship: Can't complain here either surprisingly! I was expecting it to be well, just ok....but the stitching is straight and even, uniform distance from the edges (yeah I'm sure there are tenths of mm variations but...nothing distracting.) Holes for camera, proximity sensors, buttons, etc. are PERFECTLY aligned when the TF is properly inserted.
Closure: Magnetic...decent snap to it. There's magnets on BOTH ends of the case so it is quite secure.
Holding Mechanism: One of the weaknesses of this case. It has a flap that is on the landscape edge facing into the spine of folio case. Should have put a magnet or two in there to keep the flap more securely closed. Or Velcro. I think I'm going to add some velcro there myself. On the other hand, I think it is far better to have the flap on this side than along one of the portrait edges of the Tablet.
Stand angles: 2 actually, one inverted "low position" suitable for typing. One high angle for casual viewing I guess.
Conclusion: 1 thumb up--not two--because of the ridiculous pricing on these cases, $28 including shipping. Seriously, these things can't cost more than $5 in China where they are made.
Pictures:
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Can you get to the charging port while it is in the case?
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Can you get to the charging port while it is in the case?
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Looks like there's a cutout in the tuck in flap but no cutout on the main cover. My guess is you can charge the transformer while in the case but that the cover has to be open.
Where did you get it? Was this one of the generic eBay ones?
I just got this case today (took about two weeks to arrive), and I'm thoroughly satisfied. It has holds for everything, even the Micro SD slot. Most importantly, the Transformer feels protected.
I just received mine today. I bought the brown version. It fits OK but overall the case is not of the highest of quality for instance there is a finger size mark on the front of the case. Can't help thinking in a couple of weeks the transformer will be slipping inside of the casehousing.
The listing on eBay said leather and I am going to complain and request a partial refund because it is definately not leather being some kind of ruberised finish and a joke of an attempt to show leather grain. I feel like I have been mislead....
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http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...ree-shipping-wholesalers.html?CatId=100008232
there is a multi-angle adjustment case
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Why are there so many people trolling the "FolioGuard" case in everyone else's threads? WTF? People KNOW there's the FolioGuard case. The point is THIS ISN'T THE FOLIOGUARD CASE AND IS A REVIEW OF A DIFFERENT CASE.
SoCalTiger, I got this one from eBay. Here is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_5978wt_1018
I'm beginning to wonder whether this one IS genuine leather and NOT PU leather at all. I've "aired" it a good number of days and it STILL smells/feels like leather. The patterned marks don't seem to be pressed/printed into the case at all. There's a few other tests I can "run" to see if its real leather or not (including the "match" test, but I don't really want to ruin the case either).
Thanks!
verkion
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I just received mine today. I bought the brown version. It fits OK but overall the case is not of the highest of quality for instance there is a finger size mark on the front of the case. Can't help thinking in a couple of weeks the transformer will be slipping inside of the casehousing.
The listing on eBay said leather and I am going to complain and request a partial refund because it is definately not leather being some kind of ruberised finish and a joke of an attempt to show leather grain. I feel like I have been mislead....
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Can you send/post the link for the one you ordered that you are not happy with? There DEFINITELY was NO option for "another color material" for this case. Just the variation in stitching color.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Asus-Eee-Pad-...I&otn=3&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=419235527009776241
3 different colours. Think I saw your link to the seller originally or you posted on the same thread I was reading. They were selling different colours under another listing. Anyway from the pictures you posted it is identical to mine... I think the ebay listing is misleading regarding the material.
Are you sure it isn't leather? I haven't tried the melt vs. scorch test on it yet so I'm not 100% sure. It feels like a really thin layer of leather over a harder backing...
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Okay, that's it. I'm going to report every single one of your posts to have them deleted. All you are doing it trolling with your links to the FolioGuard.
100% certain its not leather. Got a reply from the the seller saying it is pv leather (I understand this to be a man made material and will never have been anywhere near a cow) which is fine but they should state this al the way through the listing. I have asked them to amend the listing and requested a part refund. If not I will report them to eBay and see what think
I am sure most people would be happy with the case and i agree with your review it does a reasonable job of proteting the Asus. The stitching is good but there is a small defect on the front of my case which
i like this case, might have to get one
well I am happy with the case seeing as i have just received a full refund. I do not need to return it either. So feels like a bargain now! Just shows you it is worth complaining. I hope they amend the listing to make it clear this is not leather for other people.
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well I am happy with the case seeing as i have just received a full refund. I do not need to return it either. So feels like a bargain now! Just shows you it is worth complaining. I hope they amend the listing to make it clear this is not leather for other people.
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Nice! It does say "Leather PU" now.
andyzarins said:
well I am happy with the case seeing as i have just received a full refund. I do not need to return it either. So feels like a bargain now! Just shows you it is worth complaining. I hope they amend the listing to make it clear this is not leather for other people.
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You sir...are awesome! LOL. I should request a partial refund too! And I got 2x of them. Can't beat free!
verkion
My case arrived this weekend, but I guess I don't need to do a review either.
It's definitely a decent case for an alright price. Build seems good and does the job perfectly.
No complaints really.
Anybody know if this is the same case? http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_36&products_id=51
first of all im sorry for my english.
so after 2 weeks of searching a proper case i deside to make one bymyself/
carbon fiber can be a great material but it also blocks radio signals. so next best thing would be a fiberglass with paint...black, red, blue,
so i started with measurement for 3d model. so its a bit thicker, asus measer it wrong on there web site.
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some other measures
corner radius
next is a bit tricky and not as accurate but we dont need to be 100 % perfect
writing down the dimensions with some help of our good new friend
ok. the next step is to build a 3d model. i work with solidworks.
this is what i done...not the best i can do , but as i said , we do not have to be 100 % perfect and i work with .2 mm tolerance
http://youtu.be/gvL90cX4BuM
the next model is the model of the case with the transformer but without front cover, i haven't choose a good material for this. any ideas?
anyway i gona mill the mold tomorrow after work and hopefully will have first prototype in 3 days.
http://youtu.be/EVKfF-hXzVA
Nice, can't wait to see final product.
It's not really a DIY for the avg person though.:-D
wow nice 3d modeling!
You are the one from the israeli forum iandroid right? Im israeli too.
מה קורה יצחק?
Anyways, looks very promising. Hope for the best.
Num1gever
num1gever said:
wow nice 3d modeling!
You are the one from the israeli forum iandroid right? Im israeli too.
מה קורה יצחק?
Anyways, looks very promising. Hope for the best.
Num1gever
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Thanks. Yep the same one.
And baseballfanz, maybe you right, its not really diy for avg but ido know a lot of gays that kcan do it, most of theme building rc models.
Looking forward to the results!
Use a plastic material like on the iPad w/ magnet or something to hold it closed. That's some nice modeling, keep up the good work
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Can't wait to see how it will look finished!
do not use a magnet this tablet has a hard drive inside
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Use a plastic material like on the iPad w/ magnet or something to hold it closed. That's some nice modeling, keep up the good work
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do not use a magnet this tablet has a hard drive inside
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No HDD, it is a SSD. No magnetic storage, no worries with flux. Magnets will be OK.
if this turns out to be really cool, are you going to make some to sell?
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if this turns out to be really cool, are you going to make some to sell?
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i think not. its too expensive to manufacture.
it will cost more than 100 dolars if ill sell less than 100.
i dont think someone will pay this amount of cash for a case.
but i do think ill make 6-7 prototypes and will leave 2 for my girlfriend (its for her transformer , i do not own one)
so maybe ill sell 5-6.
milling if fun!!!
mold is almost ready!
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No HDD, it is a SSD. No magnetic storage, no worries with flux. Magnets will be OK.
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Even if it did have an HDD, I'm pretty sure that you would need very strong magnets to even disrupt the data storage on the disk.
ok, so the mold is ready and the first case will be ready today
i played with designs for the front cover and this is what ia got for now.
notice the little android. his head have a purpose, its sliding in to the slot at the back of cover and makes it a stand just like many other cases.
lol, that is too cool. Great job haha!
That is AWESOME!
Nice Job! Check your PM's.
First disappointment
I try to paint the fiberglass black to make it look like carbon but the paint "melted " an all the case become black without the carbon look. . The next try is to make the case from Russian Kevlar, it looks like polished aluminum but gold color. Slight drawback. But this is development.
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ok. the new male mold is ready .
hopefully it wil fix some "finish look" issues i had with just female mold
and the part with russian kevlar will be ready in few hours.
will post
picture of female and male molds (the small molds are the male)
Good job
HI,
Good job. Waiting to see your final case.
If possible, try silicon too.
Hi all, wouldn't normally post a review of something like this, but I think this is a particularly nice case for the TF300 (tablet only).
Cooler Master are a great manufacturer of mainly PC parts, and when I noticed this on a non-english language site in a review it got me interested.
After a bit of googling, I found it on the Cooler Master Mobile EU site, and it was priced at a whopping €39.99 with €10 delivery! (it worked out at about £45).
Anyway, its available in Silver and Blue (but the blue looks black to me) and I went for the silver.
It is very much like an Apple (boo, hiss) smart cover except that there is no automatic sleep with the TF300. It has a strong magnetic closing, and I would be confident it wouldn't flap open in my bag. It doesn't add too much bulk to the tablet, and feels nice and sturdy. The flap cover feels like it will last a while, and it lets you place it in a couple of useful positions.
With the cover in place and closed, for whatever reason it feels great. I would seriously just walk around with the tablet in the case because of how nice it feels to hold. Really nice and tactile feel with the textured fibre finish, and soft touch plastic.
It is tablet only, but it pops out easy enough to attach to the dock.
I've attached some pics (sorry about quality, light wasn't great in my room), which show off the really nice finish and the carbon fibre texture of this. It is definitely a premium product, and I am happy to use this day to day.
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Looks nice. Thanks for sharing the info.
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I saw this out looks really good. I might entertain something like this. I have a cheap case from eBay I my tablet now.
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Oh my god it's beautiful! Too bad it's very expensive for me. I would be way too expensive, with shipping to Turkey. Thanks for the review
Nice case :thumbup:
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It's nice to see some cases for the tablet that are geared to non-dock users.
That is a gorgeous case.
You can order one from the Cooler Master website and ship to the US...but it'll cost you about $125 USD
http://www.coolermaster-mobile.com/tablet/transformer-folio/
it looks very beautiful on the tf300, i am also planning to get it but dunno if it would ship to hong kong, iv asked the CS if it would or not and the CS asked me for the zipcode of HK which we do not have a zipcode, i told the CS that we dun have such zipcode and the CS hasnt replied any of my questions since then, sigh.....
SweepinJR said:
You can order one from the Cooler Master website and ship to the US...but it'll cost you about $125 USD
http://www.coolermaster-mobile.com/tablet/transformer-folio/
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Holy moly! I like the case but not that much. That's outrageous.
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the CS of Cooler Master EU store is quite bad, sent email to them on friday but no reply until today, 3-4 days...acceptable? i dun think so
The item number for the silver and blue covers are:
C-AT3F-CTTF-BB (Dark Blue)
C-AT3F-CTTF-SS (Silver White)
With these I was able to find a local retailer for about €40 Euro or $53 USD with free shipping
Wow. That looks good. The problem is you will need to take it out of the case in order to dock it on the keyboard wouldn't you. Or is there some way to do that without removing it all?
AW: Cooler Master TF300 Folio Cover Overview (56k warned!)
peterc10 said:
Wow. That looks good. The problem is you will need to take it out of the case in order to dock it on the keyboard wouldn't you. Or is there some way to do that without removing it all?
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Good question...I have the same problem...
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I'm pretty sure this case isn't dock compatible and will need to be removed in order to attach the dock.
wetbiker7 said:
I'm pretty sure this case isn't dock compatible and will need to be removed in order to attach the dock.
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So am I. The annoying thing is that it easy to achieve with right shape/size cut out along the bottom (hinged) edge. I know because I took one of these from Amazon and cut it out with a craft knife. Not too bad as you can see from my review at that link, but still a bit more bulky and not as pretty as this one. I am not sure if you could do the cut out with this case, but I would not want to at £45, as opposed to the less than £10 I spent
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So am I. The annoying thing is that it easy to achieve with right shape/size cut out along the bottom (hinged) edge. I know because I took one of these from Amazon and cut it out with a craft knife. Not too bad as you can see from my review at that link, but still a bit more bulky and not as pretty as this one. I am not sure if you could do the cut out with this case, but I would not want to at £45, as opposed to the less than £10 I spent
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Absolutely. This case is definitely not inexpensive. Still, it is one of the best looking I've seen for our tablet.
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Actually having looked at the pictures on the Master Cooler website I wonder whether it may be usable with a dock. It appears that the bottom hinge of the front flap starts a a little way up the back rather than right at the bottom. Depending upon how far up it may be possible to still slip the dock on without removing the case. It only needs about 13mm or so from my experience with the cut out on my other case.
Could I ask the OP or anybody else to have a look please and see how far up the hinge does start. Or even better if they have a keyboard dock does it enable it to be used without removing the case??? If so I think I see some more money being spent!
Hmmm... if you don't get an answer in here you can always write the manufacturer.:good:
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Hmmm... if you don't get an answer in here you can always write the manufacturer.:good:
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Already done that . I don't suppose I will get an answer until later in the week but when and if I do I will post it here
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Already done that . I don't suppose I will get an answer until later in the week but when and if I do I will post it here
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I just tired it and its doable but requites a bit of wiggling.
The back of the dock is a bit hard to press in between the tablet and the cover but it can be done.
Here is a few pictures:
http://imgur.com/a/MVeLG