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I'd LOVE to have a wood or bamboo case for my Vibrant like the way these iphone cases are made: grovemade.com
Anyone have a lead or know someone that will make custom cases out of wood or bamboo?
wow i went to that site and all i can say is wow. that is amazing. i have never seen anything like that for the vibrant but if you find anything let me know! i'm thinkiing of trying it out myself, i'm may be able to make something liek that, minus the laser engraving, it would be just wood, simple but could be cool.
woooooooow. That plain wood amber case is soooo tight. i would definately drop the cash to have one of those that thing looks amazing. My guess would be it would be way more difficult to do a case for the vibrant tho. Iphone 4 is pretty simple and symmetrical. Vibrant is curvy, and has that hump on the bottom of it, i like the way it looks but making a case out of bamboo would be difficult.
It would be GREAT to see some Android logos and guys on that. Wonder how well it holds up to water (washing it) and dropping (breakage)....
If it's Oak im sure it can take a fall its really tough not like that pine crap. As long as it has a good finish on it like Polycrylic or some type of clear coat, it'll be water-proof. I'm definately interested in something like this, I would make one but sadly I don't have access to any woodshop equipment anymore.
ok guys, i posted a week ago that i was thinking about trying to make one of these, and i'm pretty serious about it now. I'm no expert, but i've helped build a few houses and random jobs here and there so i've worked with wood alot. Never anything this small and precise though. I've been gathering up tools and bits for the wood work and i'm about to get started. I can't find any bamboo but i'm probably gonna use oak...we'll see how it goes, may take a week, may take 23 years, who knows. I'll definately post pics when i'm done though. the trickiest part is definately gonna be the hump on the back at the bottom.
I sure hope they start making these. those things are sexy
Never mind.
iPhone gets all the cool accessories -_-
^^^^That's because the iPhone users are Fashionistas (i.e.: Fruit-Booters)
EckoInLasVegas said:
^^^^That's because the iPhone users are Fashionistas (i.e.: Fruit-Booters)
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well call me a fashionista becuz i want some cases that actually look decent on my vibrant.. no just some generic stuff.
If it's just the look you want why not try vinyl shelf paper/contact paper? That stuffs pretty durable, cheap and you can get it in oak, bamboo, whatever you want.
Go green guys! Save the environment.
Environment my ass.
Email them at [email protected] and ask them to consider making wooden cases for the Vibrant. More people that contact them, meaning more potential customers, the more reason they would consider making it for us.
Back case?
http://mobile.brando.com/samsung-i9000-galaxy-s-woody-patterned-back-case_p05847c1111d004.html
Better than nothing I guess.
Sane1 said:
If it's just the look you want why not try vinyl shelf paper/contact paper? That stuffs pretty durable, cheap and you can get it in oak, bamboo, whatever you want.
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you mean wood veneer? like wood skin right? I've used the stuff on little boxes I've made and it looks beautiful but the tricky part is when you glue it to the wood you want to put it on top of you need something HEAVY to be on top of the ENTIRE thing otherwise it has air pockets and curls up with makes it a real ***** to fix.
but I want real wood! So if I'm about to jinx something, I can knock on my phone.
@vballrkc:
Hey man keep us all updated!
You'd be QUITE popular here if you can pull it off!
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If someone started making these, i would definitely go in on buying one. I'm pretty bummed that all the high quality cases and accessories are only for iphone, where's the android love??
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Apple = 1 design
Android = multiple designs and different manufacturers
It's a good and bad thing for us.
I just got the seidio case and hate it. I would love to see a legit case like the one in the op too.
http://www.boxwave.com/products/armorcase/armor-case-htc-evo-4g_3934.htm
anyone tried this case? theres at least one other thats similar (looks exactly the same http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000989&products_id=30835). looked up some videos on youtube and looks like its fitting kinda loose, like theres a gap between top of case and phone.
Weak signal
I had one on a htc ppc a long time ago and the metal case kind of made my signal weak, but definetly a stong case.
I have one and it works great. The gap between the case and the phone is actually the padding that acts as a shock absorber. I would recommended a Monaco case eBay, it's the same thing check it out.
Thanks for the info people.
Another question, I keep my phone in my pocket all the time. Does the latch or hinges ever get colaught on anything? Looks like it could. That would definitely be a downer.
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rudyrude432 said:
The gap between the case and the phone is actually the padding that acts as a shock absorber.
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Makes sense. I was about to say putting metal around your phone would probably make it damage more easily...
The latch doesn't get caught on clothing. Not unless your wearing one of those christmas sweaters with the big knit lol.
rudyrude432 said:
The latch doesn't get caught on clothing. Not unless your wearing one of those christmas sweaters with the big knit lol.
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Hahaha haven't had one of those since I was 6 (ninja turtles FTW!). Sweetness, looks like I found my next case then.
Thanks for all the help! XD
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GoodandEVO.net did a review on that case a while ago, it was not a positive one.
Not a problem my friend.
Link to GoodandEVO.net review
http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/08/review-pdair-aluminum-case-for-htc-evo-4g.html
To sum it up they didn't like how it looked so it got a bad review. Also they expected super thin mental to not bend. Can anybody confirm lower signal quality?
Drewmungus said:
Link to GoodandEVO.net review
http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/08/review-pdair-aluminum-case-for-htc-evo-4g.html
To sum it up they didn't like how it looked so it got a bad review. Also they expected super thin mental to not bend. Can anybody confirm lower signal quality?
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got the case yesterday (monaco, black). i haven't noticed any signal loss at all. phone heats up a little faster but i was kinda expecting it.
overall i really love this case. it does add some bulk to the phone but i don't mind at all. kinda feels like it beefs it up some.
Glad you decided to pull the trigger on the case. It's not as bad as these guys make it out to be, is it? Enjoy!
I pulled the trigger one of these when I saw this thread. I like the look and feel of it, but it does have some problems. The main problem I have with it is that it somehow interferes with the antennas in the phone and it absolutely kills me reception/signal strength. I don't have good reception in the building I work in......2 bars is the standard. If I leave my phone inside this case, it drops to 0-1 bars. Within a second of removing it from the case, it goes back up to 2 bars. It doesn't seem to interfere with a WiFi signal, though.
The other thing I don't like is that the latch is fairly easy to open.
With that said, the same day I got it my 2 y/o was playing one of her games the phone and she dropped it onto the concrete The case did its job. However, the impact did cause the door to swing open, but nothing happened to my phone.
I'm not sure if I want to keep it or not. With the slow data services I've been getting since the end of last year, I don't want anything that's going to slow down my phone even more.
Lol... Metal cases on cellphones... Might look cool but not the brightest idea ever, lol
i dont think i need to say anything about this.... well maybe... wtf???
http://www.thepocketsolution.com/PSI-80148/HTC+Thunderbolt+Waterproof+Case.html
Not a bad idea if you're in a boat a lot (specifically a speed boat or other boat where you get a lot of spray). That said, it has very limited practical uses. These "cases" have been around for quite a while, though, with the various phones.
I didn't know this. They just seem cheaply made. Like a zip lock bag..
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mrbracht said:
I didn't know this. They just seem cheaply made. Like a zip lock bag..
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They are much thicker than a zippy. REI sells them as well as other outdoor retailers. To market this for any specific phone and mark it up is a **** move.
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mrbracht said:
a zip lock bag..
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I think you're onto something!
look into pelican cases. those things are solid. water proof and crush proof. i think you would have to take your phone out of the case to use it, but other than that, the cases work great.
a-n-d-r-e-y said:
look into pelican cases. those things are solid. water proof and crush proof. i think you would have to take your phone out of the case to use it, but other than that, the cases work great.
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you... THINK? XD
I bought one of these a while back. It works great except for if you leave your phone in it for a while, the case will ad hear itself to the screen protector if you have one and pull it off when you take it out of the case. Other then that I think it's a good investment if you're out on the water a lot. I can use my phone in the case as well.
Hi guys, no a long time ago we saw a chinesse website selling Iphone-like aluminum case for GS3. But this website was WAY too creepy and unsecure. I've found the same product over here : www .casefanatic.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s3/metal/hunterf-galaxy-s3-thin-alu-bumper-case/ no spacing
on a secure website and with a lot of choise for color !
I've ordered one today ! :laugh:
looks like an ad...
look cool
If you want your phone to look like an iPhone then but am iPhone and not some cheap look alike.
Even come topped off with a brushed bezel haha
Well, not a bad idea, I wonder about the reception quality though since a metal case also shields the built in antenna..
I have one, and I have to say that I have got it not because I want my phone to look like an iPhone, but I like the metal touch and sturdiness my SG3 has now.
I have notice some minor wifi signal but has far as gsm, there was no loss (that was one of mine concerns).
I can say that I am happy with the results.
Ordered mine today.
hmm thinking of getting this case but some comments on the video said it blocks service. can anyone confirm?
You can buy it from ebay for 18 dollars seach ultra thin case samsung galaxy s3
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looks good but...
wifi and cellular reception will drop dramatically. I used this. no doubt it gave the phone an awesome looks and feel but i couldn't live with very low reception.
Just received it, it's really nice. Haven't noticed any difference in signals. Still need to check NFC.
Ordered the black/silver. Don't like the combo, so I'll be ordering the all silver.
I'm going to start telling people it's the iPhone 5S/6... Lol.
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Just received it, it's really nice. Haven't noticed any difference in signals. Still need to check NFC.
Ordered the black/silver. Don't like the combo, so I'll be ordering the all silver.
I'm going to start telling people it's the iPhone 5S/6... Lol.
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Dont put your S3 to shame by calling it an iphone lol. Btw, do you have any pics of the silver/black combo? I kinda like that one, but i would like to see how it actually looks like
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Dont put your S3 to shame by calling it an iphone lol. Btw, do you have any pics of the silver/black combo? I kinda like that one, but i would like to see how it actually looks like
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I intend telling the I iSheep that, cluster f*uck their minds.
Sure, I'll have to post them later
VikingoRMCF said:
I intend telling the I iSheep that, cluster f*uck their minds.
Sure, I'll have to post them later
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Haha i see xD. And ok, thanks
Ooh man this loooks awesome
i really want one but i cant get it in my country
X_Heroine_X said:
Ooh man this loooks awesome
i really want one but i cant get it in my country
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Where are you located?
I don't have this case but I tried using a different case with a metal backing and NFC (including S-Beam) is blocked. It was only the backing and not all around so I can't say for sure if the signal strength will be affected by this case. Looks very cool though.
in uk as well quick look
formo china
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-thi...567?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257e92bff7
from uk
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Deluxe-Ul...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item4ac4d91e15
Here are some images of the eBay case I found.
orangecounty.craigslist.org/mob/3831255059. html
(Not enough posts to link properly sorry)
I just bought on of these in gold. Hope it'll fit over my glass screen protector but we'll see.
Just stumbled upon this on ebay already ordered mine will upload pics as soon as i get it.
i got the black back and silver frame
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3f2750f1db
Look nice. Waiting for your review.
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so i kept a lookout and found another one from the same company. really nice cases here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Delu...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item2ec94ad39a
johnnyboyya said:
Just stumbled upon this on ebay already ordered mine will upload pics as soon as i get it.
i got the black back and silver frame
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3f2750f1db
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Got this case in all silver and all black. Both look very girly with the studs on the side. It's a nice case, but it was way too flashy.
deliciousj said:
Got this case in all silver and all black. Both look very girly with the studs on the side. It's a nice case, but it was way too flashy.
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Does it affects the phone signal ?
2 things:
1) Phone signal. Both CF and AL are NOT RF transparent.
2) IR blaster. It's covered.
That is all.
Dam, i thought it might but i really liked the look of it can u up a pic or 2?
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johnnyboyya said:
Dam, i thought it might but i really liked the look of it can u up a pic or 2?
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This in theory. I don't have the case. All I'm saying is, unless the people who designed this case are absolute genii, this case is either a) going to have signal issues or b) be made out of materials other than just CF and AL.
Just recieved mine today, the red with black back, im not keen as it makes the phone look quite big, reception wise i didnt keep it on long enough to fully tell, but it did knock a bar off my reception, also ir/power button is metal so ir blaster will not work with case on.
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jadaress1 said:
Just recieved mine today, the red with black back, im not keen as it makes the phone look quite big, reception wise i didnt keep it on long enough to fully tell, but it did knock a bar off my reception, also ir/power button is metal so ir blaster will not work with case on.
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Damn I was about to buy this case too, good thing I checked xda first =\
well reception sucks
HiddenSanctum said:
Damn I was about to buy this case too, good thing I checked xda first =\
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good thing you didn't buy it, it looks amazing the bad things are,
its incredibly bulky and very bad reception
i usually had 1-2 bars at home not good reception but something.
NOW i have completely no reception. I'm not using this case. it is completely horrible for me.
I even researched online where the antenna of the phone is and the whole back is an antenna, but because of the case all the antennas are touching each other.
Like this phone has the same issue as the iphone 4 (bad grip) signal issue. not complaining i love the phone more then any other phone out there. just with it had better reception or i had better reception at home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6cqP7rm58g
johnnyboyya said:
good thing you didn't buy it, it looks amazing the bad things are,
its incredibly bulky and very bad reception
i usually had 1-2 bars at home not good reception but something.
NOW i have completely no reception. I'm not using this case. it is completely horrible for me.
I even researched online where the antenna of the phone is and the whole back is an antenna, but because of the case all the antennas are touching each other.
Like this phone has the same issue as the iphone 4 (bad grip) signal issue. not complaining i love the phone more then any other phone out there. just with it had better reception or i had better reception at home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6cqP7rm58g
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Its all because of the metal body...sadly we can't defy Physics
Looks fancy! Wait for review too.
johnnyboyya said:
Just stumbled upon this on ebay already ordered mine will upload pics as soon as i get it.
i got the black back and silver frame
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3f2750f1db
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The back cover look too shiny for me, but look forward to seeing your review on metal bumper.
I had some ebay bucks so I grabbed one I will post some pics when i get it and post a review.
DO NOT BUY THIS CASE! I just got mine and it just feels cheap, the "carbon fiber" backing is not good, but I would say the worst part is the chrome sides, if they just left it all one color and didn't have the "bling" studs on the case it would be much better. Also doesn't help as soon as I out it on just for kick my reception tanked. Stay far away, I'm glad I just spend some spare eBay bucks on it and not any money.
Thanks for that I was just about to buy one as well.
In addition to the signal issue and the IR blaster being covered, there may be a third problem -- the noise-cancellation microphone hole on the right upper corner of the back is covered by the case. This will very likely affect the clarity of voice, as the noise cancellation mechanism is impaired.