If you are like me, you already think that the Evo is a big enough phone..so why would you add a case? Well, after dropping my phone and its corner being dented i started looking at something to help me out. I wanted something cheap, but i wanted something that was good quality. So i started to browse ebay, and i found this. I got it today after ordering it on Thursday (fast shipping, from California!), and i love it so far. It comes in two pieces, one for the back and one for the front (you need both in order to use the case). It feels good, its slim, and i love that i can put it in my pocket without it pulling them out! The one i ordered is a metallic red with sparkles in it, and i love it.
Some temporary pictures here
I need to get better ones as this doesn't actually show the good color quality on it. If you have any questions just let me know.
Sorry if this has already been asked, but the search function is down right now.
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.
Hey Guys,
I am wondering if there is a aftermarket kickstand out there that I can replace the OEM kickstand with. I like the OEM one but i would love it if it were square at the end and not round and also stiffer so it can stand up right too. I have done a google search and have found nothing except cases that have kickstands incorporated. I have a great casemate barely there case and dont want to replace it. If anyone has any leads please point me towards that direction. Also if anyone reading this post has the ability to manufacture something like this, consider it?.
I too am looking for one. Mine was open when I dropped it and now it wobbles..ugh.
OP: I've never seen an aftermarket one.
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I too am looking for one. Mine was open when I dropped it and now it wobbles..ugh.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370487085034&ssPageName=STRK:MEBDIX:IT
This includes a new kickstand.
yea someone needs to come out with a new kickstand... I'm surprised no one has asked about this. the round tip of the stock kickstand doesn't give the evo the best stablility will deployed...
Is it easily removable? If so could you remove just the kickstand and then grind down the circular tip til it is squared off? Or maybe melt it into the form of a square or something? i dunno just an idea =D
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Is it easily removable? If so could you remove just the kickstand and then grind down the circular tip til it is squared off? Or maybe melt it into the form of a square or something? i dunno just an idea =D
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I guess that's an option... Amd no its not that hard to remove
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Is this combo possible, im getting really sick of my phone only lasting 8-9 hours at a time so im looking to get the 2750 battery, but i really want a awesome case for it because im outdoors/working alot so i want the protection too.
or question 2 does anyone know of a really good case for the extended that could be recommended
i heard its possible, someone just cut the back piece to allow the battery cover to go on, why dont you just go with this one ? few post down...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265758
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i heard its possible, someone just cut the back piece to allow the battery cover to go on, why dont you just go with this one ? few post down...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265758
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Wow that looks sweet, ill have to look into that
Ok so iv been designing stuff for a good few years now and decided i want to make something for the community i cant go into great detail as i have had loads of ideas ripped off. I just want to no what you would prefer, a custom battery door or a custom case? I no theres loads of different cases out there but these would be totally different. As soon as poll is complete and patent is finalised in a week i will post examples
how about an custom sticker that says "XDA and Proud"? or something along the line.. so we can put it on our SGS2 ? XD
I would like a case similar to the Taurus case. I cant find much similar to it
I'd prefer a custom battery door.
I already have a red sweet armor as a case. I think a badass matching battery door would be nice.
Why not doing both?
Make the case with the battery door, so we do not need to remove the case in order to access the battery.
That would be nice.
Case- appropriate for a 2000 battery and 1650.
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