It was quite difficult. It would have been easier if I made a template and cut the holes before applying the tape onto the Tab.
Nice job (from the photo anyway). You should soon be able to get premade skins made from the 3M Carbon fiber tape. They already have them for most every other device (I have one on my Dell Laptop).
Here is one for the Asus ....
http://www.skinit.com/details.php?act=setDevice&deviceId=5340
Looking good.
http://www.bodyguardz.com/catalogsearch/result/index?q=galaxy tab&x=0&y=0&devices=786
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http://www.bodyguardz.com/catalogsearch/result/index?q=galaxy tab&x=0&y=0&devices=786
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I would love to hear from someone who's tried this.
I did the same thing only i cut away all the extra outside the gray back this is how it turned out.
This guy sells it and he's a forum member.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160276
Heres the link to the actual skin.
http://www.stickitgear.com/galaxy-tab-10-1-stickers/
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I'm looking for more of a carbon fiber pattern than the gloss plastic. The gloss plastic makes my hands all sweaty with this phone!
Anyone come across one?
(I searched these forums and only see case conversations)
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I haven't seen a replacement but BodyGuardz does have a carbon fiber skin for the back. I have the same skin on my Transformer Prime and it's great quality.
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Does this work for you?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160827321663
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Does this work for you?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160827321663
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Beauty! Perfect! I love these forums, so many helpful users.
EDIT: Well, upon digging, those are covers that have cheap leather glued onto plastic housing.......would be nice to have that in real carbon fiber look/feel
I ordered one myself, so when I get it, I'll let you know the quality of it.
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I'm looking for more of a carbon fiber pattern than the gloss plastic. The gloss plastic makes my hands all sweaty with this phone!
Anyone come across one?
(I searched these forums and only see case conversations)
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You would have to apply it yourself but it looks like it might work: http://www.xgearlive.com/products/materials/3m-di-noc-carbon-fiber-film
I'm thinking of getting some myself, Rick.
Wouldn't it be awesome? To buy a gold faceplate off eBay and install it yourself and end up having a shiney new gold phone. Beat that iSheep! But however I don't think it is possible simply because of the way the the phone was designed - and that was thinness first. Samsung has fused all those layers of glass (glass, touch screen, and digitizer[?]) together so we get a thinner product, but harder physical customisations/repairs. I might be wrong though, has anyone here replaced the faceplate/screen of their SGS3? Would it be possible to spray paint even the faceplate without getting the screen too?
What is your guys opinion on the way this phone was designed? (In relation to thinnest VS hard repairs, not how god damn ugly Apple made Samsung design the phone) Also, if you could, what color(s) would you paint your SGS3?
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What if i told you Iphones can do this?
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Xcor3 said:
What if i told you Iphones can do this?
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Lol. +1
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There's a local store near me that seems to do this kinda thing, so it must be possible?
mercury color screen protector.
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Yeaaah, I actually have a mate with a Red 4S, but special tools are required, with and Android its just screws and a case opener tool. But yeah, your right. #boycotapple
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Really? I wonder how exactly they do it. There isnt anything on ebay thats like "Change your frame for Galaxy S3!" The only way i can seen it is to replace your screen as well. But that limits us to only white, blue and red frames. No to mention its a hefty ~$230
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They do it for s3s? I would ship them mine if they could make it black lol i want it so bad
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Really? I wonder how exactly they do it. There isnt anything on ebay thats like "Change your frame for Galaxy S3!" The only way i can seen it is to replace your screen as well. But that limits us to only white, blue and red frames. No to mention its a hefty ~$230
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mercury screen protectors. comes in 11 different colors.
if you want to change the rest, google galaxy s3 housing
16 bucks for everything but the digitizer/screen
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mercury screen protectors. comes in 11 different colors.
if you want to change the rest, google galaxy s3 housing
16 bucks for everything but the digitizer/screen
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I also use the mercury red screen protector. I have a red back housing too with a brushed aluminum metal. Looks sick. Ill upload pics if ur interested.
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actually.. i would love it if you can post pics. I heard they leave abit of a gap on the side.. wondering how true that is.
Oh, and where did you buy it from? (amazon?)
brush aluminum facial plate frame, i have a thread on this, includes a aluminum home button.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852791
Theres 3 options to change the color right now
Mercury screen protectors. Leaves a 2mm gap all around the phone so i wouldnt recommend it.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...07755011,k:galaxy+s3+mercury+screen+protector
This new glass colored screen protector. (Waiting on somebody on a different thread to upload pics so I can see if there are any gaps)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280934039929&var=580120833302
And finally the Aluminize Skinplayer. Aluminium Frame I ordered mine so I'll post pics once I receive it. Hopefully there aren't any gaps. It comes with a Home Button sticker.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16087390063...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Please do
Sorry mputtr, i didn't see your post before. I will look it up now, thanks for your responses!
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I've seen the aluminum cases and they look nice. I'm curious as to if they have a negative impact on the signal strength/ reception. If they don't, I'd be tempted to get one myself!
Yea the housing looks nice. I guess the goal for us all is to have a different colored S3, but preferably without adding bulk to it. The Mercury screen protectors are nice actually, as well as the replacement back cover/housing. So I guess there were more options available that i didnt know about when i started this thread.
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I'm still looking at the mercury protectors but it seems that there are 2 versions. a flat one that leaves a 2mm gap from the edge and a curved one that fits perfectly.
I'm still trying to figure out if there's a way to get the curved one. but that is an option for you.
EDIT: and the housing.. you can always buy the housing and spraypaint it yourself.. or even handpaint it if you have the artistic skills.
I have a bezel and home button with infused "diamonds". No stickers etc. Looks nice with the Pebble Blue screen and battery cover.
I just finished making this case for my N8013. I used an old hard cover book, with pages carefully cut out, a thin piece of clear plastic, from the craft store (the kind used for tables and chair covers), and a LOT of duct tape. The bottom tabs which hold the tablet are made of duct tape and the top strap is of the clear plastic. The plastic clings to the tablet giving added security. I also made the stylus-holder from duct tape. Very convenient.
It's not drop-proof, of course, but it is pretty cool.
Methaq
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farken what??
cheetah2k said:
farken what??
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Oh watch your language, there are kids reading XDA.
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are the corners the only things holding your note??
Also why is it blue!??!?!
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are the corners the only things holding your note??
Also why is it blue!??!?!
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It's held on the bottom corners by the tape and across the top by the clear plastic strip. It's secure as the plastic hold and adheres to the screen (bezel area).
Regarding the blue (?) my note is grey, but I took the pics in a room with fluorescent lighting.
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So gloriously ghetto. I love it. Nothing like putting a $500 tablet in a taped up old book.
You are aware that really nice cases are available on Amazon for less than $20?
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So gloriously ghetto. I love it. Nothing like putting a $500 tablet in a taped up old book.
You are aware that really nice cases are available on Amazon for less than $20?
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I am and I had one. I am not afraid of spending money for a case. Since I got my TF201, I have been wanting to make a case. I made this one and I love it. It completely disguises my SGN10.1.
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You should be safe unless you are unlucky enough to run into a book thief
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mitchellvii said:
You should be safe unless you are unlucky enough to run into a book thief
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Lol :thumbup:
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Hey guys, so I've really really been contemplating picking up a Raspberry Pi but I'm just a little hesitant because I have heard rumors of Rev C being in the works right now. Anyways, I was interested in what kinds of cases you guys have on your Pi. I would love to see all the different kinds of cases you guys have
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Pibow case. Love it. Used the air holes on the back to thread a zip tie through and strapped it to the cable bundle running up to my tv
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I went lego case, nice, sturdy, and if the revisions of become so huge it needs to be changed, perfectly modifiable
Love the pibow case. Where'd you get it?
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Love the pibow case. Where'd you get it?
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Pibow.com
I believe its also available through adafruit
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Pibow.com
I believe its also available through adafruit
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Thanks. I got my pi from Newark.com and have been checking back there for cases and it seems they don't often have anything good in stock
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If you want a list of over 40 awesome cases for the RPi, I would take a look at http://elinux.org/RPi_Cases. It has everything from DIY Lego cases to cases made of wood and pretty much everything in between.
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thanks
Thanks shrimp!
I got myself a Pibow, like the other poster I used cable ties through the holes to secure it. Before I bought the case I bought some rubber feet from ebay, but the threaded pins act as feet so they weren't needed. The build instructions ape the Ikea single sheet instructions, a nice cultural touch.
I finally got a pibow as well, I had a temp case cause I could never find the pibow I wanted in stock. Adafruit.com has them in the original and the new 4 colors. I got the ninja model. Also if you live in the US, youll have it in 2days. Its a great site for everything pi, arduino, electronics related you could want.
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Well I don't have a case per se, but i ordered this from ebay:
It serves its purpose (hidden media extender, running raspbmc) quite well
HidEaL said:
Well I don't have a case per se, but i ordered this from ebay:
It serves its purpose (hidden media extender, running raspbmc) quite well
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That's pretty neat actually
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HidEaL, that is awesome. Can you please post a link?
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HidEaL, that is awesome. Can you please post a link?
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Sure
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LCD-MOUNT...Deluxe-Wafer-LCD-VESA-100-Mount-/271031305187
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Pibow case. Love it. Used the air holes on the back to thread a zip tie through and strapped it to the cable bundle running up to my tv
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Was wondering what that case was called! Awesome! :good:
You could always make one yourself. I made this one.
Used materials:
Birch Wood 1/4 inch thick
Dremel/Jigsaw (cutting)
Wood varnish (i used one that had the polyurethane already in the paint
Wood filler
Sand paper (derp)
Crazy glue (it works well on wood apparently)
Wood burn kit (first time i ever tried my hand at it)
Bring on the BlackMage! Haduken!
Thanks for the link shrimp! A lot of cool cases.
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Good cases
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Just got the Pibow! Wow, talk about well made. It's so solid and feels like my pi is safe .
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Looks nice
My Body Glove Tactic case..will try it on for size when I get my One Saturday...anybody use this case?
Wow..This case must not be to popular! NOBODY has every used this case??
It looks slick but I can tell from the pics that the edges of the carbon fiber piece look kinda shoddy. That's my biggest complaint about cases with CF. I've never seen one that had perfect edges.
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Yeah they do. I Did the carbon fiber myself and I gotta smooth the rough spots out a little more.
I had this case for my evo lte and loved it so I got one for my ONE, just put it on today and so far I like it, not to sure about how good the thin part by the volume buttons is gonna hold up but we will see...
Link?
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Wow. Looks awesome. Where did you buy it from? Online or local store?
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Can you post a pic of it with the phone inside plz?
babymatteo said:
Wow. Looks awesome. Where did you buy it from? Online or local store?
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Thanks, Got it off Amazon also got the 3M graphite carbon fiber vinyl off Amazon
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Can you post a pic of it with the phone inside plz?
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A little delay with getting the phone, will get it Wednesday and i'll post some pics as soon as I get it.