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Well... after what seemed an eternity my Zenus E'stime in Chocloate Brown Case finally arrived from Korea.
Item was ordered on Tuesday 24th May and arrived a fortnight later on the 7th June.
I have now found the time to review the case properly and as such please read below my personal comments on the E'stime Case.
For anyone who wants to get straight to the photo's simply click here.
There you will find no less than 23 photo's taken from various angles and differing examples both with and without the phone.
So... without further ado, let us commence the review....
Packaging [5 out of 5]
The packaging was nothing but excellent.
Extremely well packaged the boxed case had been placed in a waterproof plastic bag that had an enormous amount of internal bubble-wrap applied. You simply could nor tear open this plastic outer case and took several attempts with strong scissors to open.
After finally opening the wrapping I was then presented with a lovely box to next establish my skills at opening.
As you can see from the photo's the box itself is very well presented, clearly the advertisers had done a good job in the marketing of this product, which is always a clear sign that the manufacturers of the case believe in excellence.
Opening the box you then find inside the case and a screen protector.
Now I can not comment on the screen protector as I don't use such items on my screen so sorry, if anyone is expecting me to pass judgment you will have to ask separately.
Quality of the case (include does it mark easily, quality of leather, stitching, overall professional look and feel). [4.5 out of 5]
Just by looking at this case it oozes excellence.
It is soft leatherette style with a semi-hard outer skin (very pliable) and can be opened back on itself very easily.
This makes it easy to hold in the hand as often cases that open from the top simply end up hanging at the bottom and often get in the way.
I find once the case is open I simply bend it all the way back on itself and the result then being the phone appears and feels as if it is in a 'back case' and not a complete case.
The exterior part of the case is shiny and has a soft springy feel to it.
I expect if you apply something sharp it is going to mark this outer skin easily.
It is however very easily cleaned. I dropped a dollop of jam the other day onto this outer brown skin and am happy to report it wipes off nice and easy.
The quality of the materials used are very good and from an initial stance you would easily believe this to be from the finer leather stables.
Stitching is strong and accurate and overall the case has a very professional feel to it. It certainly does not look out of place inside my expensive tan interior vehicle nor on my mahogany desk at work.
General protection (include screen, corners and camera). [4 out of 5]
The phone slotted very easily into the case and once held inside it feels quite well protected.
There are a couple of areas where the case offers no to little protection noticeably at the top of the phone.
Here the only protection is a small bent piece of the case that grasps the phone in place.
Another area is the volume control strip. The phone is exposed not just by the volume controls but all the way to the top.
However, unless you drop the phone on this side where something is sticking up that makes a direct connection with this exposed part the phone is otherwise protected very well on this side.
The bottom is a different story, the case gives complete protection to the phone.
The back is covered well with only the camera and speaker not covered.
The cut-out for the camera is carried out well, fitting around the camera nicely.
When laid flat on it's back the camera is then resessed and as such does not make any contact with the surface the case is laying on.
The speaker grill is nicely added and will stop dust etc from entering into the phone.
I have tried the speaker operation whilst in the case and can not hear any differences in tones are audible quality.
What kind of bulk it adds in reality. [5 out of 5]
Surprisingly it adds very little bulk to the phone.
The case has lovely simple lines which enhance it's slimness.
It fit's in pockets easily and adds little extra in weight or body.
How practical it is to use. [5 out of 5]
Extremely usable. The phone can be placed in and taken out of the case very easily.
Once placed inside it the phone feels securely snug and tight.
How long this tightness stays will be the telling part as it may start to work loose over time... but that would be down to how many times you insert/remove the phone from the case.
Opening the case is done from the top by pulling/prizing open the top cover. It is held firmly in place but again does not take an excessive amount of force to open.
Once open, the front will hang down if left on it's own.
As I mentioned previously, the best way to hold the phone with the case open is to bend the front cover back on itself thus turning the phone basically into a bar as opposed to a case.
This actually adds further protection to the camera and does not interfere with the speaker grill.
Does it build up any heat. [5 out of 5]
Not in the slightest. I was quite surprised to find when the phone is either running hard or being charged there was no heat on the case and no additional heat on the phone.
I checked the temperature of the phones processor and it showed no difference.
Are the holes aligned correctly. [5 out of 5]
Simple answer.... Yes.
Apart from the Volume control where the gap covers more than the switches all other holes are fit exactly to purpose.
As mentioned previously, the speaker hole has a grill that is recessed and provides additional protection.
Does it interfere with the sound, camera, Power, Volume controls, Headphone socket and micro-usb connector. [4.5 out of 5]
Not in the slightest.
To charge the phone you do have to open the front cover, but apart from this all holes as said are aligned correctly and you have complete access to all controls.
Is it easy to remove from the case for phone maintenance. [4.5 out of 5]
Again as mentioned above ~ I have removed the phone several times (purely out of research) and am happy to report the process is simple.
I found the easiest way to remove the phone is to hold the phone in the left hand with the thumb on the base and the second finger at the top. With the right hand place your thumb on the bottom right holder and lift the phone with the left hand.
This allows the phone to be removed easily.
Can the flap be used to act as a stable prop in Landscape mode. [5 out of 5]
Most certainly.
Because the base of the front flap is very pliable it allows you to both bend and twist the front cover back on itself thus using the front cover as a stand for watching movies.
Does the Closure interfere with the operation of the phone. [5 out of 5]
Not at all.
First it in 'Non-Magnetic', so to all those who have concerns as to magnetic properties interrfering with the phone, there are no magnets on this case.
The closure is small and is both tight enough to hold the front cover in place but loose enough to come free with a small amount of pressure.
I personally feel it is the right balance ~ Strong enough to stay closed but loose enough not to end up with the phone flying through the air when you 'SNAP' it open and loose the phone in your hand.
Conclusion
It is a very well made case and will not look out of place anywhere you place it.
Strong enough to protect the but supple enough to allow you complete access and use of your phone.
Is it worthy of the high price-tag it sells by ~ Quite obviously a personnal opinion but I was happy to part with the $44.99 USD or £28.60 it cost at the time of purchase.
The seller I found to be most helpfull. Not only did he answer my messages in a timely manner but provided exact measurements to ensure this particular case would fit the European or thinner Galaxy SII.
Overall Verdict [4.75 out of 5]
Nothing left unanswered..gr8 review..thanks..
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Hi Beards
Thanks for posting such a excellent comprehensive review. I'm waiting for my red one to arrive!
Miss Diva
Bought case from market stall for £5 waiting for delivery of review case .
Case arrived quickly despite SK shipping ,I agree with the review .
But in reality its vastly overpriced compared to the two cheap ones i bought .
jje
Got mine yesterday. Love it.
This may be a dumb question but does this case have a belt clip?
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wow·~~~~~nice~~~~！
sumeshd said:
Nothing left unanswered..gr8 review..thanks..
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Thanks... appreciate the kind words.
Now leave me a vote of Thanks so my Nurses can grab my wallet..
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Hi Beards
Thanks for posting such a excellent comprehensive review. I'm waiting for my red one to arrive!
Miss Diva
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Nice to see you over here Miss Diva.
JJEgan said:
Bought case from market stall for £5 waiting for delivery of review case .
Case arrived quickly despite SK shipping ,I agree with the review .
But in reality its vastly overpriced compared to the two cheap ones i bought .
jje
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It is pricey I agree but that is only against the crop of many cheap case. However, when you compare it with the likes of the Noreve cases and other luxury type cases it then becomes quite good.
lichbane said:
Got mine yesterday. Love it.
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What colour did you get?
kurtkbee said:
This may be a dumb question but does this case have a belt clip?
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No.... All that came with the case is what you saw in the photos I provided.
82mars said:
wow·~~~~~nice~~~~！
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Yes, without doubt it is a lovely case.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and also to those who gave their vote of Thanks. I know my Nurses will love dipping back into my wallet again...
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What colour did you get?
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Got the brown.
thats called a great review. thanks a lot
I'm also very very pleased with this case:
5 by JulesHolleboom.nl, on Flickr
Beards said:
Are the holes aligned correctly. [5 out of 5]
Simple answer.... Yes.
Apart from the Volume control where the gap covers more than the switches all other holes are fit exactly to purpose.
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So the holes are aligned correctly... But they aren't? 5 out of 5?
Beards said:
Does it interfere with the sound, camera, Power, Volume controls, Headphone socket and micro-usb connector. [4.5 out of 5]
Not in the slightest.
To charge the phone you do have to open the front cover, but apart from this all holes as said are aligned correctly and you have complete access to all controls.
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Doesn't interfere with connectors in the slightest but interferes with the USB conenctor. 4.5 out of 5. Why would I want to open the cover just to simply charge the phone? What if I accidentally pull the plug and the phone drops on the floor and breaks? If I bought a case for my phone I'd buy it to protect the screen which it doesn't do when you're charging the phone. I'd give that feature 2 out of 5. Two points for not having to remove the phone from the case to charge it.
Thanks for your nice review though. Apart from the too high scores you gave it was very good and inclusive. I might actually buy this thanks to your review. Though I'd surely cut a hole on the bottom to be able to charge it
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So the holes are aligned correctly... But they aren't? 5 out of 5?
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As I stated, they are aligned correctly.
The Volume keys are aligned, it's just that there is a larger gap on either side of the vol+ & vol- which I clearly explained and my photo's show.
My score of 5 out of 5 still stands.
Doesn't interfere with connectors in the slightest but interferes with the USB conenctor. 4.5 out of 5. Why would I want to open the cover just to simply charge the phone? What if I accidentally pull the plug and the phone drops on the floor and breaks? If I bought a case for my phone I'd buy it to protect the screen which it doesn't do when you're charging the phone. I'd give that feature 2 out of 5. Two points for not having to remove the phone from the case to charge it.
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What I am saying is when using the phone the case does not interfere in the slightest as after all when using the phone the front cover is open.
I understand what you say about the charging USB point being fully covered with no access hole and that is why I knocked 0.5 from my score. To me it did not represent actually using the phone, as such I did not think it needed the score to be lowered by a great amount.
Also, I have provided pictures that show the hole is covered when the front flap is up, that is more important than a score.
My score of 4.5 out of 5 still stands.
Thanks for your nice review though. Apart from the too high scores you gave it was very good and inclusive. I might actually buy this thanks to your review. Though I'd surely cut a hole on the bottom to be able to charge it
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I fail to see why I gave the case too high a score or do you mean two sections were scored higher than they should.
If so I still stand by my scores. Don't forget everyone will have an opinion of these cases. Obviously yours is different to mine but having actually used the case now for some time I am still more than happy with the review and scores I gave.....
... and I did notice you didn't leave a Thank You Vote despite thanking me here, so do I knock a point of your reply.
Cheers for the great review, Beards. I was umming and ahhing about getting one of these, but you've tipped the balance now.
Incidentally, it appears that our phone choices seem to be in synch, like ladies that live together
johncmolyneux said:
Cheers for the great review, Beards. I was umming and ahhing about getting one of these, but you've tipped the balance now.
Incidentally, it appears that our phone choices seem to be in synch, like ladies that live together
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Aye-Up John.... Nice to hear from you again. True... our paths do follow. Put it down to the fact we both have good tastes. That's better than Ladies living together
Yes, you won't be disappointed with one of these cases. It's a great case and I do love the fact that front flap can be so easily pushed all the way back so you don't have to worry about 'the hanging front flap syndrome'.
Catch you later mate.
Mike
Good review. I also have a zenus case (carbon). They are really good looking but you get tired of opening it everytime you take it out of your pocket. I switched to a regular silicone case.
I have just returned my carbon black one as it was so slippery in the hand if fact it was worse than holding the phone on it's own. You don't mention this problem so I assume it's not the case with the brown leather one. Whilst the clip was nice it was a faf to open and close and rubbed on the top of the phone albeit I doubt any damage would occur. I posted a quick review of the Official Samsung flip case which I got yesterday for £15 and find it much better to use but is a bit thicker. I agree that the Zenus case is far easier to get the phone in and out of though the Sammy one is tricky and not something you would want to do often.
Well just got my Carbon black.
Despite the review, i think the case is of poor quality and build !
I was expecting a much better quality product tbh.
Yes its functional and it fits - it just looks cheap !
My misses got one for hers - not got the model to hand for half the price and it blows mine!
Each to their own i suppose.
I would NOT Recommend to anyone.
Looks very nice! could use a whole gallery tho
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Well just got my Carbon black.
Despite the review, i think the case is of poor quality and build !
I was expecting a much better quality product tbh.
Yes its functional and it fits - it just looks cheap !
My misses got one for hers - not got the model to hand for half the price and it blows mine!
Each to their own i suppose.
I would NOT Recommend to anyone.
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Each to their own... I have no problem with that.
This is the trouble with reviews... they are all subjective and as such open for debate.
That is why I tried to cover as much as I could and produced 23 photos.
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As always if this helps you, Please take the time to hit the thanks button!!
TETRAX MAGNETIC MOUNTING SYSTEM
The TETRAX Mount has to be the easiest and Nicest looking system I have ever used. Basically it uses 4 differently Polarized Magnets to secure your phone to your dashboard or vent. There are two styles...
The XWAY Uses a screw in clamping Mechanism to secure it to your AC vents
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The rubber "X" shaped thing keeps your phone from turning once you mount it either landscape or Portrait. Included are like 7 different sized metal buttons that attache to the phone ranging from small to large. I use the smallest one on my Galaxy II and it holds perfectly. Its about a quarter of an inch wide. There are larger ones if you want to mount a big GPS or something. Watch some YouTube reviews or see the perfect star rating on Amazon and you will be sold on this thing. I picked mine up at fry's electronics instead of ordering and shipping but its available through the Tetrax site or Amazon also..
Where as The FIXWAY comes with a small mount you stick to your dashboard and attach the FIXWAY unit to. I prefer this method to the vent method since I use my Vents often. PS I Had to remove mine from it's original spot to another (switched from iPhone 4s to Galaxy 2 and needed the the phone higher so it wouldn't block my NAV unit screen) and there was no residue or marks left. It comes with 2 mounts and more can be purchased.
Here's a pic of the button on the back. This is the medium sized one, I use the smaller one.
While pretty cool and I'm glad you posted this (it's a cool idea I just don't want to put the button on my phone) You come off as a HUGE corporate shill.
This is worse than a slashvertisement...
lifyre said:
While pretty cool and I'm glad you posted this (it's a cool idea I just don't want to put the button on my phone) You come off as a HUGE corporate shill.
This is worse than a slashvertisement...
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Lol. I work for Meredith broadcasting and deal with commercials for a living. Guess it rubbed off a bit too much. P.S. if you use a black Sharpie you can't even see the button.
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Lol. I work for Meredith broadcasting and deal with commercials for a living. Guess it rubbed off a bit too much. P.S. if you use a black Sharpie you can't even see the button.
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LOL Definitely could be it. Just sticky taped on?
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LOL Definitely could be it. Just sticky taped on?
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It comes with an auto grade 3m adhesive. Although not impossible to remove, I had to use a little rubbing alcohol to do it. Its a very firm hold. I've had mine on my dash for four months and on my 4s since October. Only been on the GII a week or so. Still firm as all get out. Might not be for everyone but not having to push buttons to pull off or put my phone on sold me. Less adjustments I have to make the better. It just works.
Those things are pretty smart but it's a pain in the ass having to stick something to the back of your phone.
I guess it's not too bad if you stick it to the back of a cheap TPU case and only use it when mounting it in your car though. It's a small price to pay considering the TPU case is only like $10.
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After watching the youtube videos it seems like it's pretty cool. I might actually sell my samsung infuse dock and get one of these instead. I like the feature of being able to just grab it off the holder instead of prying the phone out of a car dock.
Poetik said:
Those things are pretty smart but it's a pain in the ass having to stick something to the back of your phone.
I guess it's not too bad if you stick it to the back of a cheap TPU case and only use it when mounting it in your car though. It's a small price to pay considering the TPU case is only like $10.
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After watching the youtube videos it seems like it's pretty cool. I might actually sell my samsung infuse dock and get one of these instead. I like the feature of being able to just grab it off the holder instead of prying the phone out of a car dock.
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Yeah that was my biggest reason for ditching my old dock. Simplistic mount and it stays put. No bouncing around while I'm driving. Plus it looks cool compared to most setups IMHO. Plus if you use more than 1 device its nice cause u don't have to adjust every time you swap.
Hint hint... Thanks Button
Haha, I'll grab one by the new years and see how it works. I'm still a bit skeptical on how it will hold the phone but it seems promising.
There is no good place to put it on an Aegis case
Wow that magnetic holder in reality is horrible in theory is wonderful
why could they not use "SHAPED magnets say SQUARE magnets ??
then you would not need the fugly X thing. and it would lock vertical or landscape easily enough ???
is not the magnet a danger to the phone or memory card? it has to be a pretty beefy magnet to do its job.
what I REALLY like about this mount method is you can use "ANY" case you want with it. and unlike your phone you can probably dig a small crater in the case and more "flush mount" the magnet.
I would want to go with "TWO" magnets. this way you have 2 points of contact and therefore no need for the fugly X rubber beast on your dash.
I am liking this idea. I wish I could buy "JUST" that little "puck" in the middle sans the big ugly X. but $35 is a bit much to hack it up to extract that piece especially since I need 2.
boy am I liking the potential of this. so you have had no data issues with the magnets?
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Wow that magnetic holder in reality is horrible in theory is wonderful
why could they not use "SHAPED magnets say SQUARE magnets ??
then you would not need the fugly X thing. and it would lock vertical or landscape easily enough ???
is not the magnet a danger to the phone or memory card? it has to be a pretty beefy magnet to do its job.
what I REALLY like about this mount method is you can use "ANY" case you want with it. and unlike your phone you can probably dig a small crater in the case and more "flush mount" the magnet.
I would want to go with "TWO" magnets. this way you have 2 points of contact and therefore no need for the fugly X rubber beast on your dash.
I am liking this idea. I wish I could buy "JUST" that little "puck" in the middle sans the big ugly X. but $35 is a bit much to hack it up to extract that piece especially since I need 2.
boy am I liking the potential of this. so you have had no data issues with the magnets?
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No there isn't any issues with the magnets because the polarity is set in such a way to maximize hold and leave no magnetic field. On the site there is a puck only option, its only like $14.99. I like the look of the X personally but you never see it since its behind the phone anyways.
BOy even that is $24 plus shipping
$15 for the mount $9 for the set of buttons (but it does come with 7 of them it seems)
a little steep but cheap enough for me to take a shot at it when funds allow
ahh that is not how magnets work. they don't "cancel" each other out they REINFORCE each other.
so the mag field of those 4 magnets is stronger than the field of just one.
don't believe me? pop the back off your phone. now stick it to the mag mount.
not stick some paperclips on the "inside" of your battery cover.
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OK FORGET EVERYTHING I just said.
in seeking out coupon codes I found a video HOLY CRAP that thing is TINY TINY TINY. I mean REALLY tiny.
I though that the "X" was "bigger" than the phone. I did not realize how SMALL they are !!
holy crap. I am DEFINITELY getting me some of these the moment I have the cash !
though now I confirm and expand on them being WAY to expensive. ouch.
but yeah I WANT this. bad.
MORE and MORE impressed
apparently there is something "interesting" about the 4 mag arrangement and something about the metal "tag" used to hold the phone. it (the metal dimple) shields the phone
VERY cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvcIt2xIAOQ
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BOy even that is $24 plus shipping
$15 for the mount $9 for the set of buttons (but it does come with 7 of them it seems)
a little steep but cheap enough for me to take a shot at it when funds allow
ahh that is not how magnets work. they don't "cancel" each other out they REINFORCE each other.
so the mag field of those 4 magnets is stronger than the field of just one.
don't believe me? pop the back off your phone. now stick it to the mag mount.
not stick some paperclips on the "inside" of your battery cover.
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OK FORGET EVERYTHING I just said.
in seeking out coupon codes I found a video HOLY CRAP that thing is TINY TINY TINY. I mean REALLY tiny.
I though that the "X" was "bigger" than the phone. I did not realize how SMALL they are !!
holy crap. I am DEFINITELY getting me some of these the moment I have the cash !
though now I confirm and expand on them being WAY to expensive. ouch.
but yeah I WANT this. bad.
MORE and MORE impressed
apparently there is something "interesting" about the 4 mag arrangement and something about the metal "tag" used to hold the phone. it (the metal dimple) shields the phone
VERY cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvcIt2xIAOQ
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Insert "I told you so" Just kidding! Glad you like it, thanks for the update!
yeah those pictures are flat our terrible. the "impression" is that the center puck is about the size of a golfball (when in reality its more quarter sized)
visually it comes off as something 6 or 7 inches tall.
in reality its less than 3 I mean ITS TINY.
they need to use different pictures
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yeah those pictures are flat our terrible. the "impression" is that the center puck is about the size of a golfball (when in reality its more quarter sized)
visually it comes off as something 6 or 7 inches tall.
in reality its less than 3 I mean ITS TINY.
they need to use different pictures
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The whole unit is 1.5" across from end to end. The middle part is about the size of a dime. I am attaching a picture..
I swear I was going to say DIME sized but I was afraid I was being to overzealous in how small it is.
either way its AMAZING and I definitely WANT IT. just got to save up some cash it is not cheap
OH btw the mount "DOES" come with one of the metal buttons for the phone (got a response from a seller) as its unclear if it comes with any
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I swear I was going to say DIME sized but I was afraid I was being to overzealous in how small it is.
either way its AMAZING and I definitely WANT IT. just got to save up some cash it is not cheap
OH btw the mount "DOES" come with one of the metal buttons for the phone (got a response from a seller) as its unclear if it comes with any
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I think I got about 6 different sized buttons with it; 2 small, 2 medium, 2 large. I use the smallest with my GSII and it holds great. Its smaller than a dime and thinner than one too.
FYI The magnets are absolutely no concern for your phone unless you manage to put a CRT or spinning disk hdd in it. Solid state electronics aren't effected by anything but the highest magnetic fields, think the level of magnetic field you could levitate a frog in.
This is so tempting to get but I need to find a way to mount it on my phone first.
i must be the only one who thinks it looks ugly and then it also uglies your phone with a shiny protruding button also. unless manufacturers implement the "button" inside the case or they make one that's strong enough to hide inside the cover instead of outside, i can see this take off.
Probably will damage my vents
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DODOcase has revealed their line of products for the new Nexus 7. For the crowd that desires a more premium offering when it comes to device preservation.
**DODOcase Nexus 7 2013
I like the look of the dodocases, but the least expensive cover (34.95) has a mention that they recommend holding the device in with glue!
The more expensive cases don't seem to have any superior retention strategies.
I'm surprised. When I made a very similar case for my nook color, I spent time figuring out how to fit latches at the lower left and upper righthand sides so the device would stay in place even if the case opened.
The one on the upper right was movable, so I could release the Nook for the (many) times I wanted access to the sdcard slot.
With real tools, I'd have thought Dodo would've been able to do something similar by now that looked better than what I came up with. (Mine was a half a stopcock fastened inside the cover. I took a hacksaw and cut one of the "ears" off the stopcock, then cut the total length of the unit to the right length for my purpose. With that done, the half-eared top can be removed from the butt end, and screwed in in reverse so the wide end is flush with the cover and the remaining ear is able to rotate out to hold the device in, or rotate back to let you remove it from the cover.)
Pad and Quill have a nice computerized lathe as well, and I think their cases are better than the Dodocases. (Dodo benefits from being in San Francisco and able to invite the tech press to visit.)
The P and Q cases now have a kind of retention system in them, nice to see someone at least trying.
http://www.padandquill.com/all-pq-cases.html
Sadly, only available for Apple and Amazon devices at this time.
Hmm, where do you see the suggestion of additional glue? I had the hardcover classic for my original - ended up handing it off as I preferred my Treegloo case (won't be doing that again) - and the adhesive strips were more than strong enough during my use and the use it got from the other party. Never had to seek out additional means of securing the device, and obviously resorting to glue would be a terrible alternative lol
I'm assuming the more traditional bookcase styles still have the same leather inserts they used before to adequately secure your device. I haven't heard any horror stories and, truthfully, while I can't vouch for that specific model, I've heard nothing to suggest they don't hold your device as securely as a Portenzo or Treegloo.
It is too bad that P&Q don't have an offering, but one can hope! Some good alternatives, though, in Portenzo and the aforementioned DODO.
Check ou the "super duper adhesive" section on this listing for the hardcover classic.
http://www.dodocase.com/products/hardcover-classic-for-nexus-7-2
This is the closest thing I see for what you're talking about...?
Industrial-grade adhesive used to secure the Nexus 7 is reusable and residue-free. Wiping the adhesive down with water restores the stickiness.
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It's a double sided adhesive tape, 3M, that can have the stickiness restored by wiping a damp cloth on it. Should the adhesive even need it. I'm not sure where you're getting the suggestion to use additional glue. Sorry. This is the method of holding the device in this particular case. It may sound kind of odd, but I can attest to the adhesive working as advertised. As for the proper bookcase styles; the leather inset works as advertised, too, to securely hold the device. No further means of retention required.. DODO may not offer the same level of options as Portenzo, but they are quality cases made with quality materials. I can attest to that.
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We're talking about the same thing, it's a matter of how you apply the adhesive to the device. I had not realized they were talking about double sided tape.
My point is that I'm disappointed that the high end case makers have done so little about keeping the devices in place. I came up with a latching mechanism that leaves the device free of adhesive. It still works 2+ years in on my GFs case and both my nieces' cases, keeps the device in the case even upside down with the cover open.
I'd rather buy a nice case that can do that than make another myself, but I'm not interested in buying a pretty case that isn't as good as cases I've made, since they came out looking great.
Attached is a pic of my gf's case after 2+ years of daily use, showing the latches and magnetic closure. sleep / wake by cover isn't a feature of the nook tablet but would be trivial to build into one of these as well.
I had a Portenzo case (and ordered a new one). I never had my old N7 fall out. Even when I went to sell it, I had a good time peeling it off my Nexus 7. Does a great job, cleans up with water, and is ready again. I removed mine a few times during the trial run but eventually just left it alone. I didn't have the wood around mine either, so the glue is really good.
Shame these are so expensive. Almost $40 after shipping. I know each one is custom made, but they don't look too complicated. Oh well. Portenzo people are really cool, so I don't mind paying a little extra for some good customer service, good product, and a good laugh (you ever chatted with them?).
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My point is that I'm disappointed that the high end case makers have done so little about keeping the devices in place. I came up with a latching mechanism that leaves the device free of adhesive. It still works 2+ years in on my GFs case and both my nieces' cases, keeps the device in the case even upside down with the cover open.
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I see, but not sure why you think these cases need any additional means of securing the device. A latching mechanism would certainly not be needed, and would only serve to spoil the appearance of the case. And there is no residue left over on the actual device with the aforementioned models. The adhesive is a curious means of securing the device, and I can understand the skepticism, but it works extremely well in my experience.
@player911 I do agree that even the cheaper models are more expensive than most would want to consider, but such cases are meant for a particular crowd.
Ordered mine with portenzo
Some decent selection.. I have a P and Q with my Ipad and like these better.
http://shop.portenzo.com/new-nexus-7/
Portenzo has some very nice options :thumbup:
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I see, but not sure why you think these cases need any additional means of securing the device. A latching mechanism would certainly not be needed, and would only serve to spoil the appearance of the case. And there is no residue left over on the actual device with the aforementioned models. The adhesive is a curious means of securing the device, and I can understand the skepticism, but it works extremely well in my experience.
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Well, the use of adhesive is (to me) an additional means of securing the device. And I didn't come up with my mechanism for it idly - I repeatedly had the devices fall out while reading, especially in bed.
It is possible to make a latching mechanism that doesn't spoil the look if you have the right tools and time. Two years is more than enough time. One very simple mechanism would be to put one of the wood sides (probably the one normally at the 'top') on a hinge (countersunk underneath) and have it slot into the two sides it abuts with a swiveling peg latch mechanism on either end.
Make all four sides not rectangular but 3/8" at the base and 5/8" across the top and you'd have a natural and simple slide-in, slide-out retention bezel. It would look very, very similar to the current line of products.
And now that I've thought about it, I think I have the parts in the house to make one, and I may do that although I'll probably use jewelry hooks to catch the top beam against the cross beams.
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Well, the use of adhesive is (to me) an additional means of securing the device. And I didn't come up with my mechanism for it idly - I repeatedly had the devices fall out while reading, especially in bed.
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The adhesive is the only means of securement on this particular model. And this won't be happening, which is why these (all their models, including the likes of Portenzo, Treegloo) cases don't require additional means of retention.
It is possible to make a latching mechanism that doesn't spoil the look if you have the right tools and time... ....It would look very, very similar to the current line of products.
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I'm all for DIY, so if you can make a case that looks half as good as a DODOcase - or a Portenzo - I would be genuinely interested in seeing it.
EDITED FOR NEW IMFORMATION:
Ok the first of the new cases I ordered is here, and I thought I would give some sort of a review on it since I know good information about Nexus 2013 cases is at a premium right now. I am by no means a tech review professional so forgive me any mistakes or whatever, just giving my opinion so far. I will try to be as exhaustive as I can because I feel that too much information can't hurt anyone.
Here is the case.
The Good: Well made, fits tablet perfectly, looks nice, feels nice in hand.
The Bad: The stand on this device is horrible. If you decide you want a case that offers a well placed, functional stand for Netflix or reading, this is NOT the case for you. EDIT: Just realized that Smart Cover function is not very smart. See video below, but if you like this function this case may be a bad investment.
The Verdict = 3 Stars: As long as you don't require a stand that's particularly stable, easy to use or adjustable in any way, or like the smart-cover functionality, this device is nearly perfect in all other areas.
First Impression:
As I more or less expected, it came in a simple plastic bag with no name on it. With these early Chinese cases, this is normal I have found. Also noticed right away that the stamped in logo on the front reads "MOCO" not "MOKO". Actually it could just be a bad attempt at an English "K" but it certainly reads as "C". Not an issue for me, just something you notice right away. The case smells fine. Weird thing to say but this has been a problem with cheap Chinese cases in the past, where they smell like the toxic waste likely produced when making them. This one has very little smell at all, and not at all unpleasant.
Upon Further Review: As I began to look at the case, I will say that I was a little more impressed than I thought I would be. I ordered this case SOLELY because it was shipping soonest, and I had another case in mind for my daily driver. It won't be released till the 23rd. Installation of the device into the case was a breeze. I was pleasantly surprised to see a Velcro fastener in here. I had hoped for one but you couldn't tell on the pictures, so it was a nice find. Once I Velcro'd the case in there, I found the fit extremely satisfactory. The cutouts and openings are all flawlessly placed for maximum accessibility with max protection as a secondary goal. Exactly what you'd expect from a Slim case. The only possible gripe for some of you is that the headphone cutout is VERY close to the jack and if you have a fat headphone connector on your cans, they may not fit or may cause sideways pressure on the jack itself. It isn't a problem with either my Apple Earbuds or my Sennhieser cans, but I could see it as a potential issue for some, perhaps users of full-sized cans. The camera, for you douche bags who want take photos with your tablet, works fine while in the case. The girl i was with last night was kind enough to be my test subject an there was no sign of a blockage or other line-of-sight issue.
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The feel of the case itself is that of plain ole Faux Leather. This Folio is VERY smooth, with literally no texture at all. Makes it fairly slippery compared to my old Blurex, but I don't see it as being "too" slippery to the point where you might drop it. I suppose if this can be an issue for you or your kids, another case might better suit you. The case forms a nice overlap of about half an inch all the way around the tablet, so the occasional short drop will very likely be survivable. A spill is another matter, however. As with all slim cases, it offers little in the way of protection from errant liquids.
The strap on the back and the, uh, totally NOT superfluous credit card holder, both work fine but in a barely useful sort of way. Honestly I'd say they serve no purpose at all except at the very least they do offer some minuscule amount of shock absorbency if you should drop the thing face down.
Finally I looked at the stand. I immediately wished I hadn't. Boy does this thing stink. It's very difficult to get the device into a standing position(impossible in portrait since this one is landscape only). Once there, it is not very stable. The bottom of the case, the part it rests upon while standing, has a bend in it(where the spine of the case is). This makes it extremely prone to tip over backwards. Especially while sitting it up to begin with. This process is neither user friendly or intuitive. Even after doing it several times and having a full understanding of it, it just never feels smooth. It feels awkward and rather annoying to prop it up every time. Below is a photo of the device froma side view so you can see what I mean.
After my last case, a BLUREX Magyc folio Case With Multi-Angle Stand I suppose I just expect a certain amount of ease when it comes to this, for it to require no thought and little effort to prop up my device. When I am working I am constantly closing my tablet then opening it again to read. Many, many times per day. Therefor this is a deal-breaker to me. For those of you who care less about the feature, or use it far less often, you may not mind it at all.
EDIT: NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CASE. The smart-cover function barely works. I didn't notice this before because I hadn't really spent any time with the case. But now that I have, it rarely works to unlock my tablet. I don't know if the magnet is too weak, small or placed wrong. Being that this is a cheap Chinese case it may simply be that my particular case is made poorly, and others will not have this problem. Below is a video to show what I mean. I will be adjusting the device to 3 stars because of this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sGNwF_G16s
I really don't know what else to say so I will just pot a couple more shots of the case and leave it at that.
Thanks for the review! I was just about ready to pull the trigger on this one, but now I will explore other options.
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Thanks for the review! I was just about ready to pull the trigger on this one, but now I will explore other options.
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Exactly why I posted it. It's a fine case other than the stand issue. But for me that's the most important feature of a case. Good luck in your search and if Blurex posts a new Magyc case for our device, JUMP ON IT. They released a new case today, I got email about it. Just not the type I want. It's likely better than the one above, since it does not have a stand which bends under and back, but instead works almost like the one I am used to.
I think the stand is perfect.....not sure wtf you really talking bout there..
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I think the stand is perfect.....not sure wtf you really talking bout there..
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To each his own I suppose. Glad you are happy with the feature. I am not. Perhaps my unit is made wrong, or we just have different ideas about what constitutes a good stand. As long as you are happy, I'm happy for ya.
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To each his own I suppose. Glad you are happy with the feature. I am not. Perhaps my unit is made wrong, or we just have different ideas about what constitutes a good stand. As long as you are happy, I'm happy for ya.
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Well from your pictures you dont even have it tucked in all the way... But its completely stable and at a perfect cubicle desk viewing angle....
For 99 cents...what I paid, this may be the best case I have ever seen. Then again, I may just have lower expectations for 99 cents.
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Well from your pictures you dont even have it tucked in all the way... But its completely stable and at a perfect cubicle desk viewing angle....
For 99 cents...what I paid, this may be the best case I have ever seen. Then again, I may just have lower expectations for 99 cents.
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I am not considering the price in this review. The point of it is to help people determine if this case is a suitable daily driver for them. If you start adjusting value vs price point etc, this whole thing gets messy fast. I am only looking at the end result, which is the case you get. I'll leave it to others to decide if a case is worth more to them because it costs less, etc. I did in fact have it all the way tucked in when doing this review. Maybe not in the picture, but that fact has not made it any less annoying to prop it up compared to a case like my previous one. So i stand by my opinion, which is after all just my opinion and not a statement of fact. Others can read my review, and yours if you chose to make one, and decide for themselves
wait... what???
hahahahaha
I'm cracking up. am I the only one that sees this? hahaha
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wait... what???
hahahahaha what's up with the pic dude?
I'm cracking up. am I the only one that sees this? hahaha
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Obviously that's just a bit of humor and in no way a legally admissible representation of my activities last night or any other night.... ever.
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Obviously that's just a bit of humor and in no way a legally admissible representation of my activities last night or any other night.... ever.
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Heh, I thought it was funny. If that makes a difference. lol
I also applaud the panty shot.:laugh:
hahaha I thought you ended up meaning to post a pic of the case, but accidentally uploaded something from your private stash... hahahah
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Quality very well written review. Thank you, even though it didn't help as I already received the case. I still enjoyed the review haha, good **** man
Updated the OP with some new and unfortunate information about this case, for anyone reading this far down
OK, call me a pervert but she was wearing purple
OK I stop. Thanks for the review.
That new updated info could vary between devices because I do not have that problem. So it's hit or miss
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That new updated info could vary between devices because I do not have that problem. So it's hit or miss
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Yup but certainly worth mentioning. I doubt the screw up was on just *ONE* case. Likely they had a bad batch or two get out. Best to warn people at least.
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Yup but certainly worth mentioning. I doubt the screw up was on just *ONE* case. Likely they had a bad batch or two get out. Best to warn people at least.
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True. Just wanted to mention mine is fine. For now...haha
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have you ruled out the possibility of a defective power circuit on your nexus 7 or something like that? You case seems to turn the screen off just fine but only fails to turn the screen back on. It it is a misplaced or weak magnet , I would think it should be the other way around.
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I suppose that is possible. Never heard of such a thing before. I will have to check into it. I've a new case coming in a day or 2, that will tell me. If it still does it with that case, I may return it.
I received a Poetic Slimbook case yesterday, which resembles the Moko the most (compared to other Chinese brands), and the sleep/wake function works very poorly. I think the case magnet is too weak. Its smaller than the magnets in the flap, plus it is buried under the elastic interior strap (more material between the magnet and sensor in tablet). After practicing opening and closing the flap for several minutes the tablet responds better, but still only 60-70% of the time.
I received this one and the slim one today {shipped august 12} from China to Canada. 14.xx$ for both, I have to say they are pretty well built for 7$ each {or 0.99$ each + shipping}
So, ever since I found out that the Nexus 5 had the metal disks in it to to help align the phone with the official charger, I've been determined to make my own stand. My goal was to design a stand that would hold the phone at an angle on my desk, use only magnets to hold the phone, incorporate a Qi charger, and also to look super-clean. Well, I just finished it last night. It works well and I think it turned out good. Hopefully you guys like it and if anyone wants more info or pictures, I'll be happy to provide it
Stand without the phone. The wood is a piece of walnut, oiled and waxed, with no magnets or charger visible from the front.
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Stand with the phone stuck to it, you can see the "Charged" appear on screen and the battery charging icon, indicating that the phone is connected to the Qi charger, and you see the bottom of the phone is not resting on the desk. It's held up entirely by the magnets. Sorry for the photo quality on this one, it was taken with my GNEX.
This looks AWESOME! it looks so relaxed. you should make a tutorial for this
it looks awesome mate, keep it going.
impressive! charger model?
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impressive! charger model?
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Just ordered the coil/board itself. But, it appears to be the same coil used in any of the cheap chinese Qi chargers based on some of the other pictures around here.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/QI-w...arging-accessory-DIY-wireless/1325747887.html
Only $12 shipped. Takes about 2-3 weeks to arrive from China
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Just ordered the coil/board itself. But, it appears to be the same coil used in any of the cheap chinese Qi chargers based on some of the other pictures around here.
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/287741367.html
Only $12 shipped. Takes about 2-3 weeks to arrive from China
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cool! Now I'm zazzled of making one myself :good:
Acelius said:
This looks AWESOME! it looks so relaxed. you should make a tutorial for this
it looks awesome mate, keep it going.
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Thanks!
Here's a run down of how I made it.
Materials:
Wood: approx 1/2" x 12" x 2 5/8"
Magnets: 1/2" x 1/8" N48 Discs
Qi PCB/Coil, either buy direct or yank out of another charger.
I started with a block of walnut which was 1/2" thick, 12" long, and just a little narrower in width than the phone itself (about 2 5/8). I made it narrower than the phone, because my fingers naturally extend past the sides of the phone when I grip it. This makes it relatively simple to center the phone, left-to-right, on the stand. I started by cutting the 12" board down so I had one piece that was 6 1/4" long which would be the face, and the remaining piece would be used as the base as well as some waste area to dial in the hole depths with the drill press.
Next, I had to lay out the holes for the magnets. The metal discs in the phone back are 49mm from the top edge of the phone to the center of the upper-most disc. The 4 discs have their centers at the corners of a 36mm x 36mm square. This began with finding the center-line of my block of wood, and then drawing parallel lines, at a distance of 18mm on either side of the center line.
Then, I drew perpendicular lines at a distance of 49mm + 5/16" reveal (~2 1/4") from the top. And another line, 36mm further down from that.
Lastly, I had to find the center of the square so I could accurately drill for the coil.
Then, off to the drill press to drill the holes. I drill the 4 holes for the magnets first, using a 1/2: Forstner bit. You could also use a brad point bit, or a twist bit, but the entry hole wont be as clean with the latter. Then, I used a 2" Forstner bit to drill for the coil. I drilled each hole about as far as I could go without the spur (center point) of the drill exiting the face of the board.
When all was said and done, the result was this:
The deeper you can get the hole, the better. This really is a game of millimeters. When I drilled the holes initially, a single magnet in each hole wasn't enough to hold the phone. But, with two magnets in each hole, the phone couldn't detect the charger through all the wood. I drilled the the larger hole as deep as I dared, because air has a lower permittivity (easier for EM fields to pass through) than wood. Still, even with a bunch of wood hogged out, the distance was still too much. I had to make the magnet recesses even deeper in the hopes that single magnets would hold the phone, thus allowing the charging coil to sit super low in the block of wood. After having drilled those magnet recesses as deep as possible with a drill bit and not being able to drill any deeper, it was time for a more risky manuever.
That's a 1/2" carbide end-mill chucked into the drill press. I bored straight down, getting the holes to withing 1/32" of the face of the block of wood.
SAFETY WARNING! This worked for me and I didn't, at any time, feel that I was in harms way. The wood, router bit, and drill press did not, at any time give any indication of any impending problems. Still, router bits are designed for the significantly higher speeds of a router, and drill presses are only designed for axial loading. If you are going to ever put a end mill in a drill press, please do not induce sideways loading on the bit. Go read up on drill presses and tool tapers and why this would be a bad idea. Do this at your own risk! END OF SAFETY WARNING
Next, I laid out the recess for the PCB of the charger. I took the coil of the charger and affixed it to the back of the PCB using double-sided foam tape. Then put the coil into the hole and traced around the PCB.
Then, with chisels and a router plane, I excavated the waste. You can use a router, drill bits, whatever you want to eliminate the waste. I also cut out a recess for the coil wires that looped up to the PCB, and I also included a 1/2" thick slot to accommodate the USB plug and cable. After this was all done the piece looked like this:
Next, came the base. This is from the same block of wood as the front, so the color and dimensions all match the front block. Both ends received a bevel of whatever angle felt "right". I held the front block on my desk and angled it back until it was pleasing. This then was set as the angle for all the bevels. If I had to guess....it'd be about 15-20 degrees.
I also had to cut a 1/4" in groove, from front to back, to accomodate the USB cable. The base ends up looking like this (as a note, the top face in the picture will be resting on the desk. I turned it bottoms-up to show the groove)
Next, I glued the base to the front using an extra thick/gel super-glue, as this was a fairly difficult piece to clamp. Traditional wood glues would be difficult, but not impossible, to use. Using the same glue, I glued the magnets into their recesses. I made the polarities all line up, so on the face, all the magnets have the same North-South orientation. I don't think this is critical though.
Lastly, I dropped in the coil. It is not held in place with any glue or screws. The coil has a ferrite backer and the magnets end up being close enough to hold the PCB in place. They don't actually contact the magnets, but I doubt it matters as the coil appears to be insulated. The USB cable slides up through the bottom through the channel that was cut earlier in the front block.
Turn it over, plug it in, and you are set.
The only other thing remaining which I plan on doing, is ordering some nano-suction polyurethane material to held hold the stand to the desk. But that's just peel'n stick and should be easy enough for most people to figure out.
This is simply phenomenal. Nice work. I wish I had a workshop of my own to be able to build stuff like this.
A side hustle
This is really great work. I feel like you could have a little side business on your hand, a kickstarter even haha! In any case, if you ever feel like banging out a couple extra of these, let me know. Even if it's just the pre-drilled wood and I have to buy the other components, I would be interested in buying it. Great work!
Acelius said:
This looks AWESOME! it looks so relaxed. you should make a tutorial for this
it looks awesome mate, keep it going.
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AliLaPointe said:
This is really great work. I feel like you could have a little side business on your hand, a kickstarter even haha! In any case, if you ever feel like banging out a couple extra of these, let me know. Even if it's just the pre-drilled wood and I have to buy the other components, I would be interested in buying it. Great work!
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I briefly thought about it....briefly
I just enjoyed making it for myself and felt like sharing so anyone could replicate it at their leisure. Thanks for the kudos though!
AliLaPointe said:
This is really great work. I feel like you could have a little side business on your hand, a kickstarter even haha! In any case, if you ever feel like banging out a couple extra of these, let me know. Even if it's just the pre-drilled wood and I have to buy the other components, I would be interested in buying it. Great work!
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I totally agree, i love this design! Keep us in touch when you decide to make some more :angel:
Awesome job!
martjeuh said:
I totally agree, i love this design! Keep us in touch when you decide to make some more :angel:
Awesome job!
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I also have one more thing to add, which is an NFC tag in the center recess. That way I can use Tasker, etc., to do things like keep the phone from sleeping while on the charger. Alas, my NFC tags have not yet arrived.
wow man. amazing work. really interested in trying this myself
Do you know of this coil trickle charges when the battery is full?
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Do you know of this coil trickle charges when the battery is full?
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From what I've noticed...
The phone will charge up to 100%. Then starts dropping down to ~95-96% before starting to charge back up.
I think this is a phone function, not a charger function though.
I'd totally buy one. I don't have the resources to make one myself, just the know how.
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I'd totally buy one. I don't have the resources to make one myself, just the know how.
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his looks way better then mine would.
Looks great! I just got some new tools so this might be something I will have to make!
This is awesome :good:
I'm definitely going to make one for myself - already ordered the charger circuit from your AliExpress link
Based on some SketchUp measuring off scaled images from ifixit's teardown of the N5 and the top view picture of your charger coil - it looks like the N5 has 1/4" diameter metal disks around it's Qi coil - so wouldn't it have been easier/better for you to use 1/4" diameter neodymium magnets instead of 1/2" ones? This would have allowed you to place the coil a little over a millimeter closer to the phone because the magnets would be against the ferrite backing instead of the coil.
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This is awesome :good:
I'm definitely going to make one for myself - already ordered the charger circuit from your AliExpress link
Based on some SketchUp measuring off scaled images from ifixit's teardown of the N5 and the top view picture of your charger coil - it looks like the N5 has 1/4" diameter metal disks around it's Qi coil - so wouldn't it have been easier/better for you to use 1/4" diameter neodymium magnets instead of 1/2" ones? This would have allowed you to place the coil a little over a millimeter closer to the phone because the magnets would be against the ferrite backing instead of the coil.
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I think they are 6mm discs (which is darn close to 1/4")
I went with 1/2" in the hopes that I could have a little more lee-way on the positioning/placing of the phone whenever I put the phone on the stand. I'd be curious to see your updates with a 1/4" magnets.
Very nice workmanship and attention to detail. which QI charger did you use?
Nice workshop and PM66.
Anyone know of one that will fit the oneplus for working out?
maybe another phone with a similar size?
spacemanvt said:
Anyone know of one that will fit the oneplus for working out?
maybe another phone with a similar size?
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Anything made for a Note 3 probably would work.
ah good point! thanks! i forget they are the same specs
Along similar lines... Anyone actually working out with their 1+1? Does it feel awkward at all? Mines shipping to me soon and it's a bit (understatement) bigger than my Nexus 4.
I'm switching from a nexus 4 too... It will be much bigger
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vw671 said:
Anything made for a Note 3 probably would work.
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Correct, but keep in mind that the headphone jack on the Note 3 is on the opposite side so if the holder comes with that cutout, it will not lineup and you will have to modify the case.
ViViDboarder said:
Along similar lines... Anyone actually working out with their 1+1? Does it feel awkward at all? Mines shipping to me soon and it's a bit (understatement) bigger than my Nexus 4.
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I've been working out with my OPO since I got it about a month ago. Coming from a Galaxy S3 it's definitely taken some getting used to. Pulling it out of my pocket is still less than graceful when I wanna check email or change music. Just make sure your gym pants/shorts have deep enough pockets or anytime you're on the flat bench it'll be falling out of your pocket. Haven't tried running outside with it yet, don't think that's gonna happen. Probably stick to the treadmill cause I can put it in the cupholder and just use a different music player for running outside.
spacemanvt said:
Anyone know of one that will fit the oneplus for working out?
maybe another phone with a similar size?
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I ordered the kwmobile jogging armband for the OnePlus one the other day from amazon.
It was under $10 shipped.
I'll let you know how it is when I receive it. It's the first armband I've ever used for a phone.
NaterTots said:
I ordered the kwmobile jogging armband for the OnePlus one the other day from amazon.
It was under $10 shipped.
I'll let you know how it is when I receive it. It's the first armband I've ever used for a phone.
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thanks sounds good.
I use the arkon XXL which is designed for phones that are built similarly to the Note 3, and the One fits very nice in it. I used one from this brand for my GS3 and I loved it, although I find that it gets uncomfortable after a little while unless I put it above my tshirt.
NaterTots said:
I ordered the kwmobile jogging armband for the OnePlus one the other day from amazon.
It was under $10 shipped.
I'll let you know how it is when I receive it. It's the first armband I've ever used for a phone.
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Looking forward to your feedback on the armband
I f*cking detest generic armband cases. You all know what I'm talking about. The ones made of neoprene (or whatever) and have the terrible bubbly plastic that covers the screen and makes it impossible to use the touchscreen with ease.
Take matters into your own hands and make your own case. I did, and you'll be glad you did too. The case I made is comfortable, rock solid, form fitting and most importantly, the screen is 100% unobstructed.
How? I bought a Cruzerlite case (I would've gone with a Diztronic case if they had shipped sooner), a generic velcro armband and some button snap fasteners (these are rust resistant).
The whole process is drop dead simple and took less than 30 minutes to construct. A quick note: be absolutely certain that you attach the male fastener to the case and the female fastener to the armband.
Just lay the armband across the back of the case and mark an outline of the band. Next, position the fasteners where you need them and mark the holes (two should work, but I did four for stability). Next, take a small drill bit and carefully drill the holes through the tpu case. Once this is done, insert the fastener and hammer it (on a concrete surface) with the included tool. Once you have all four done, move on to the armband. All four fasteners are going to attach very close to the outer edge of the armband. Decide where you want the case to sit on the armband (I wanted it very close to where the band doubled back). Because the band is elastic, you can just simply push the fastener (use some muscle) through the fabric. Get the first one in, hammer it and move on. Base the remaining three snaps off of this one.
Once you're done with that, you're good to go. Snap the case onto the armband, slip your phone in and get your sweat on. The beauty of this case is it fits perfectly, it isn't as huge as a generic case, you have full unobstructed access to the touchscreen and best of all, you can remove the band and wash it once it starts to smell like the inside of a cast.
Also, if you're wondering about the inside of the fasteners rubbing on the back of the phone during use, I've been using this for several weeks now (about 5 days per week) and the back of the phone is still flawless. The fasteners on the case are relatively flush, plus the very nature of the tpu case allows for some flexibility (which is why I chose tpu).
This is the end product:
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Wouldn't that also scratch the back of the phone up?
stearic said:
Wouldn't that also scratch the back of the phone up?
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I guess you didn't read did you?
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Good idea on the self-made armband! I would be worried that the TPU case would give and drop the phone on the concrete!
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I guess you didn't read did you?
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I guess i worded it badly. I guess i should have asked how exactly is it that it's not scratching it. I didn't fully read it your right, but i still guess i don't see how it couldn't scratch it. Was a quickly worded post though.
iOSh8er said:
Good idea on the self-made armband! I would be worried that the TPU case would give and drop the phone on the concrete!
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No, it's rock solid. It pops in and the lip around the edge of the tpu case keeps the phone from moving around. It's actually comforting because the phone takes a bit of work to pry out when you're done working out.
I use it for weight lifting and running and it's been amazing so far. Best workout bands I've ever had by far.
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stearic said:
I guess i worded it badly. I guess i should have asked how exactly is it that it's not scratching it. I didn't fully read it your right, but i still guess i don't see how it couldn't scratch it. Was a quickly worded post though.
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It doesn't scratch it because the 1) the underside of the fasteners are smooth and sit relatively flush, and 2) because the case is tpu, when you slide the phone in, the back of the case flexes quite a bit to accommodate the fasteners.
I've used this for about 30 different workouts and there's not a single mark or scratch on the back.
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A few words on the kwmobile Sports jogging armband (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2N58YCCQNSUNR)
For me the armband is useless.. I don't run, I lift weights.. I use jefit to keep track of rest time and sets, the problem is that when the phone is in the armband, and the armband is on my arm.. the touch sensitivity is so bad that I cannot wake the phone with double tap..
I think that if I just wanted to use my phone for music while running, it would be just fine (and the product does sell as a jogging armband so I guess I only have myself to blame) but for my needs, it is useless. (mind you I have not used this for jogging so I am only guessing that it would work)
I hope this helps, if you have any questions don't hold back
Have a nice day.
Unfriendly said:
A few words on the kwmobile Sports jogging armband (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2N58YCCQNSUNR)
For me the armband is useless.. I don't run, I lift weights.. I use jefit to keep track of rest time and sets, the problem is that when the phone is in the armband, and the armband is on my arm.. the touch sensitivity is so bad that I cannot wake the phone with double tap..
I think that if I just wanted to use my phone for music while running, it would be just fine (and the product does sell as a jogging armband so I guess I only have myself to blame) but for my needs, it is useless. (mind you I have not used this for jogging so I am only guessing that it would work)
I hope this helps, if you have any questions don't hold back
Have a nice day.
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So the touch sensitivity is bad, but the how does the phone fit in it? Is everything ok? And does it stick to your arm without a problem?
I ordered the same one and it shipped yesterday.
I will use it for running and biking, so the touch issue is not really a problem for me since i have music controls on my headset.
flxvh said:
So the touch sensitivity is bad, but the how does the phone fit in it? Is everything ok? And does it stick to your arm without a problem?
I ordered the same one and it shipped yesterday.
I will use it for running and biking, so the touch issue is not really a problem for me since i have music controls on my headset.
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Hi
Other than the touch issues I think the thing works great.. the phone fits in it nicely and the band stays put when on my arm. I think you will be happy with it since you are using your headset for controls.