Long time viewer, first time poster. I figure all the help you guys have given me I should return the favor.
What you need:
-A hard cover book the size of your prime
-The foam from the inside box covers (tab and dock)
-Some elastic strips
-Glue, a drill or punch, and a Box cutter or scissors
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Some tips on building:
When cutting the foam out of the box don't worry about being too neat. Glue it to the inside cover of the book before trimming the edges.
Make sure once it's the right size you go around the edges and corners with glue.
When punching the holes to thread the elastic, be sure to line up the top hole along the left side with the center of the volume rocker.
You don't need to be too crafty to build this. And you wind up with a fairly original case for your prime.
Don't forget to make the cut out for the rear camera!!!
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This turned out fantastically. I'm off to a used bookstore followed by Hobby Lobby in about 20 minutes because of this post. Thanks!
Cool, let me know how it comes Out!
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That looks pretty cool. I like it.
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Looks really cool, I'm doing something similar except with magazines
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Cool idea. You should make a YouTube video n embedded it in your post. PLUS this makes the prime kind of discreet. People more than likely to think you carrying a book or reading one. Less likely to get stolen if in public area.
Looks good and a very cheap n quick solution.
Wow, that's hardcore.
This is the most ghetto/amazing thing I've seen. Nice work
Sick! I think I'm gonna roll the sugru route. Roll up some pieces put it on the corners and push it into some saran wrap so its nice n smooth. I think it'll come out pretty clean. I've seen it done on phones and it looks clean...
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Can you post a link for purchasing sugru? Looks like exactly what I want.
Methaq
Edit: Found it sugru dot com /us
Post here if you do the sugru before me. I had to return my prime yesterday and now I'm waiting for a new one to arrive, so I can't sugru it up yet
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This is great, gives me an idea for something similar.
very creative! what is the most coolest cases i've seen
NICE work
Crazy idea, but excellent.
CRAZY! But I'd rather get a real case....
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AWESOME!
I admire your creativity. I love making my own things (like adding a decoration to plain flip flops or recoloring and old purse & changing the hardware) but this is the greatest idea I've seen.
Wish I would have thought of it before spending $150 on cases. If I could just sew through leather, you could design and I could build. I need to make some serious $$$-lol.
Thanks for posting. Very nice
Haha well could make a little business
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If you already received the Asus sleeve please write your thoughts, videos,pictures, about it.
Thanks!
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Dont get it.. its not as useful as i hope. NOthing like the Smart Cover, it has only 2 set ups both in landscape, it doesnt cover the back, and its an hassle to use while charging. Also if you plan on getting the keyboard dock also it would be useless
I agree, it sucks hard. Sending mine back next week.
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that bad huh? guess ill pass on these.
wow, if its that bad maybe I should send mine back too, its coming tomorrow, but what alternatives are there that aren't bulky?
I actually like it. Not sure what problem with charging while it's attached, mine is easily plugged in. I like it because it's nice and thin, and I'm not terribly worried about the back getting scuffed up. I might be unusual in that regard, tho.
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wynand32 said:
I actually like it. Not sure what problem with charging while it's attached, mine is easily plugged in. I like it because it's nice and thin, and I'm not terribly worried about the back getting scuffed up. I might be unusual in that regard, tho.
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Is it worth $40 to you?
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I find it very useful. Use my TP about 7-9 hours a day straight and it works in great form presentations to movies to typing. It'd all how u want to look at it. If you think it's garbage you will see it only like that. I have a backside protector and it won't ever scratch etc. You just can't charge it while it's in the high position.
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How easy can you unhook the cover? I'd like to get it to protect the screen from my cats stepping on it while at home, but put the Prime in a leather case when traveling with it.
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have also the original sleeve and indeed when set it meanwhile charging it is not stabill and stands on the plug. Also when not charging its falls easy when on a glidy surface its cajooling to keep it standing. So regret bought it
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the hinges on my sleeve literally fell a part. the metal hinges also left scuff marks and a square shaped chip on the back of my prime.
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I have a back protector but I understand the marks on the back.. I can see it slightly on my protector..
I put thick tape where the hinges would go but I dont like the cheap feel of it and for 40 bucks I already asked for RMA.
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I put thick tape where the hinges would go but I dont like the cheap feel of it and for 40 bucks I already asked for RMA.
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Already got the Asus sleeve from amazon and the first think I did before I applied was to put some thick tape on the hinge. After that also putted a very small pice on the back of the tablet and now is working great I don't have the risk of any scratch type.
I think is a good product with its flaws but it's overpriced
Unsatisfied with the various overpriced and under-featured armors available for the NT, I decided to make my own.
I wanted it to be capable of freestanding in either screen orientation, provide screen protection during transportation, give access to all physical buttons/ports without removing from case, be affordable to produce, and NOT LOOK LIKE A FANCY, EXPENSIVE, AND EASILY STOLEN TABLET( i live in miami, fl )!!!
Here's what I came up with:
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It's cheap, it's functional, and it doesn't attract the attention of would be thieves. Perfect.
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Cardboard, duct tape, and shoe strings. MacGyver would certainly be proud!
Hey! Those "shoestrings" are 550 lb. test parachute cord! It's tactical. :what:
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Love me some 550 cord and duct tape. What can I say? Nice job!
Very nice! Can you post some pics of how you access the side buttons?
hahahahahahah now THAT is friggin AWESOME!!! start an Amazon store to sell them!!
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Very nice! Can you post some pics of how you access the side buttons?
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Certainly. Wish I had something more glamorous than a hole cut through with an x-acto, but thats exactly what it is. Added pics of all ports and buttons as well.
Note: The black stuff that you can see in the pic of the usb port is a piece of that foamy, non-slip shelf liner. It does a fair job of keeping the nook from slipping out of the case, while still allowing it to be easily removable.
Another note: I've made another one of these, with black corrugated plastic instead of cardboard, and black duct tape instead of silver. Looks much more... civilized. Unfortunately, pics will have to wait, as the new one was kidnapped by my father for his nook tablet.
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Great coverup
Birdsbeaks said:
Unsatisfied with the various overpriced and under-featured armors available for the NT, I decided to make my own.
You sound like me ... When my kids were younger, they thought I could make anything they needed. Those tablet covers are ridiculously priced and necessity is the mother of invention. Besides, everyone knows duct tape works for everything except ducts . Duct tape comes in so many colors and combined with electrical tape...I bet enthusiasts can come up with some nice looking covers (and still have their tabs protected)
Psst...way to rub in your CM7. Bet you are enjoying it, I opted to wait and see what issues it would have, but I can't say I'm not salivating over the possibilities
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Those tablet covers are ridiculously priced and necessity is the mother of invention. Besides, everyone knows duct tape works for everything except ducts...
Psst...way to rub in your CM7. Bet you are enjoying it, I opted to wait and see what issues it would have, but I can't say I'm not salivating over the possibilities
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Funny, and true. I prefer not to throw money at a problem. I'd much rather throw brains and sweat ( that didn't come out right... :what: ).
I think you made a good decision to wait. I installed cm7 before any of the bugs were discovered. If I'd known, I probably would have held off. I'm experienced with PCs, but quite new to android. I'm salivating as much as everyone else for the upcoming revision.
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This is indeed very cool.
I was considering doing something like this but using olive green gaffe tape, 550 card and some black spray paint with a stenciled "n" on it. Kinda like a para-military nook case. Maybe when I get another job (damn you economy, damn you to hell) I'll go get the tape, tape and stencil material. I already have 200 yards of 550 cord and plenty of cardboard.
If you happened to see the first nook tablet case / disguise I made, it was great at looking "dressed down", but less suitable for a more upscale or professional atmosphere (i.e. job interview, lol)
If you didn't see it, check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488267]
This one is at home in more dignified locales. And, there's just something about holding a real book that feels... natural.
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Total cost: less than $5.00
Hope you like it!
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Nice!
I saw the first one and thought it was cool but didnt fit my purposes. But this one has some CLASS. very cool alt to buyng a 30-40$ case.
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Well, finally a use for all those encyclopedias...don't know if you recall when people used go door to door peddling those babies. Nice!
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Well, finally a use for all those encyclopedias...don't know if you recall when people used go door to door peddling those babies. Nice!
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Yep. One guy told my folks they "must not care about their child's future'" when they declined to purchase. Lol.
Now, they can be had at the local goodwill for $0.50 each, or three for a dollar.
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Another work of art!
On a side note...I got suckered into the door to door encyclopedia sales...Cost me a total of like $890 bucks. But it was a lot more than just a set of books. I was basically a complete "homeschooling kit".
Wow, cool! you're genius!
The first Pink is very beautiful!
Haha how did you decide to choose to use the "L" book?
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Haha how did you decide to choose to use the "L" book?
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It was the right thickness. The original plan was to use the foam insert from the nook packaging. That didn't work out, wasn't secure enough, and couldn't access any buttons/ports, hence, the "broccoli bands".
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how did you cut into it?
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how did you cut into it?
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X-acto knife, it took a few blades, they get dull pretty quick cutting paper. I don't like posting links outside of the forum, but, if you google "hollow out a book in 80 easy steps" the first result is the guide I used.
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If you happened to see the first nook tablet case / disguise I made, it was great at looking "dressed down", but less suitable for a more upscale or professional atmosphere (i.e. job interview, lol)
If you didn't see it, check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488267]
This one is at home in more dignified locales. And, there's just something about holding a real book that feels... natural.
Total cost: less than $5.00
Hope you like it!
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I love it, but there's something painfully ironic about ripping out the guts of a book to hold an e-reading device. XD
best mod EVER. I'm going to buy a nook just so I can do this. thanks
First ignore the incorrect speaker camera cut outs I am an idiot. I ordered two of the 4 by 8 sheets to get free shipping. I put my head on straight for the second try.
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When installed it feels textured but still a little more slick than I wanted. Over all I like it. Gotta steal the wifes phone to take a picture of it installed.
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First of all, let me be the first one to thank you for doing this. I came from Atrix HD and only thing I miss is the carbon fiber back.
Now, can you please explain how you managed to cut it so clean? Made a template first? I'd love to do this to mine!
Also, do you think that will hold the back glass together better? How thick and durable is it? I know people have had issues with glass cracking but I'd love to have carbon fiber look with some added protection.
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First of all, let me be the first one to thank you for doing this. I came from Atrix HD and only thing I miss is the carbon fiber back.
Now, can you please explain how you managed to cut it so clean? Made a template first? I'd love to do this to mine!
Also, do you think that will hold the back glass together better? How thick and durable is it? I know people have had issues with glass cracking but I'd love to have carbon fiber look with some added protection.
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Well from start to finish, about 10 minutes.
I ordered the 2 sheets of 4"x8" sample of Carbon Fiber from http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/ It's the high end 3M stuff used in Custom Car applications and other things. Very good quality stuff. The 4"x8" sheets come with free shipping, where as the next size up is 12"x12" costs $15 bucks but has like $15 dollars in shipping.
It cut very easily with a simple cheap X-acto knife. I used a ruler (well really, it was a piece of Model train EZ Track since I couldn't find my a ruler and upstairs was so far upstairs and I was being lazy. I did two cuts (one long and one short side) to get straight edges using the pattern of the carbon fiber as the guide. I then laid it on the back of the phone to get that size of the glass insert, and cut the other two sides. I still had the original back plastic sticker on the device so I pulled that off and used it as a template for the speaker and camera. I centered it on the carbon fiber, taped it down and then started cutting away at it with my X-acto knife. The first time, I stuck it on the back of the fiber not thinking thus the wrong speaker/camera locations. I actually took 2 seconds and thought about it on the second one.
It's probably the thickness of a Zagg Invisi-shield. I would assume it would give some extra strength to the back glass, I'm no materials expert. I just wanted something with some texture.
Two months later and this had held up like a champ. Better than the zag on the front even. No issues around the edges no Marks on it. Looks great.
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That's really cool!
I am looking for a case that can accommodate both the TF300T and the keyboard dock but with the option to leave out the keyboard if I so choose to.
Currently I have this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/MoKo-Foldin...1SCQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364833328&sr=8-1 but that will only do the tablet.
Can anyone suggest one that can take both and keep them safe while travelling? Ideally I'm looking for something that does not cover the front bezel at all (like my current case), I find it annoying to touch corners with these covers on.
I have this one:
Poetic-Transformer-Keyboard-Portfolio-Manufacturer
After a year, still is in good conditions.
is it the same as this one? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Poetic-Transformer-Keyboard-Portfolio-Manufacturer/dp/B007ZE257U
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is it the same as this one? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Poetic-Transformer-Keyboard-Portfolio-Manufacturer/dp/B007ZE257U
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I believe so, I was considering buying one of these.
LoI bought this and like it a lot. The dock cover has two snaps. Just un snap, unlock the dock and you're good to go.
Mine is actually the brown leather but they are made the same. 3 year warranty too!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007Z...c=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
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Edit: I just checked the link above my post after I had already posted. It looks like it's the same case. Lol
I have this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transformer...365085566&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=MoKo+TF300T
and it's great. I always use with the keyboard dock.
It seems that there is no slim flip cover for the TF300T like there are millions for the ipad
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I really don't like having the edges covered by thick leather. It makes it very annoying dragging the top bar/touching the bottom bar.
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It seems that there is no slim flip cover for the TF300T like there are millions for the ipad
I really don't like having the edges covered by thick leather. It makes it very annoying dragging the top bar/touching the bottom bar.
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You wanted something like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145525
Great, that is exactly what I need. Thanks.
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LoI bought this and like it a lot. The dock cover has two snaps. Just un snap, unlock the dock and you're good to go.
Mine is actually the brown leather but they are made the same. 3 year warranty too!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007Z...c=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
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Edit: I just checked the link above my post after I had already posted. It looks like it's the same case. Lol
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I bought the black version as I find my self using the keyboard dock as a case, and I really like this case and the snap on for the dock is a great touch too
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robgee789 said:
I bought the black version as I find my self using the keyboard dock as a case, and I really like this case and the snap on for the dock is a great touch too
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Yeah, I use mine all the time. It works nicely even without the dock part attached. It's good quality too. Mine is holding up nicely.
I ordered http://www.minisuit.com/p-1033-mini...ather-dual-view-grooves-stand-case-black.aspx and got sent http://www.minisuit.com/p-931-asus-...ase-compatible-with-mobile-docking-black.aspx
Thankfully minisuit were very easy to deal with and sent me the correct case within a week - not bad for way down in New Zealand. Anyway, when I received the wrong case I tried it out as the packaging wasn't sealed.
By gods it was awful, having it's huge and fits poorly around the tablet screen - if you were using it to store many other things it might be useful but for just protecting the tablet + dock it's unwieldy as hell. Great that you can remove the dock portion, but those snaps are huge and jut out a long way, and elastic straps to hold the keyboard in? Surely there's a more discreet way. The velcro strap that goes over the top of the tablet round to the front, its like they're intentionally trying to be ugly. I honestly found a 10inch neoprene netbook cover easier to use.
It was a relief to receive the dual view with grooves stand that actually fits well and doesn't show as much around the front of the tablet, it doesn't protect the keyboard as well, but I don't need it to. Build quality is ten times that of the folio case, and from the same manufacturer!