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My $3.00 ghetto car mount

No much going on in these forums so I decided to share this with you guys for fun.
I never had good luck with car mounts in the past especially with my Vibrant. The two ones I did purchased were flawed, one fit the phone so tight that I thought it was going to damage it and the other one hung from the window with suction cups and was always falling off. Needless to say they were both a pain in the ass!
On my commute home I like to listen to the TNT podcast or watch if possible, so I found and inexpensive solution that is ghetto but effective. I used some 3m frame hangers found at any walmart. It fits perfectly snug with my seidio active case. Here are some pics.

speedometers are overrated anyhow. .

isn't $3 kinda expensive for 2 hooks?

mrpagercao said:
isn't $3 kinda expensive for 2 hooks?
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not really, they are 3m "top of the line". No seriously, it works great.

when you mount the phone on, they kinda look like two little hands with their thumbs sticking out.

talltexan said:
speedometers are overrated anyhow. .
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There's plenty of apps for that. Plus I'd like to think that most people driving are capable of estimating speed to a reasonable degree.
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haha good one. but what case is that ?

looks like a secondary traffic violation waiting to happen... nice idea though.
i bought an exo-mount universal car mount and its very well made and works great.
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Brazildiogo732 said:
haha good one. but what case is that ?
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looks like the D30 case.

Brazildiogo732 said:
haha good one. but what case is that ?
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It's this one (Seidio Active case), I know because I have it too: http://www.seidioonline.com/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s-II-active-case-black-p/csk3ssg2tk-bk.htm

You can geta speedometer app from the market for free! Lol...good work..
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SwervFusion said:
You can geta speedometer app from the market for free! Lol...good work..
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or u can use the GPS's speedometer if u have one

LMAO! that's awesome!
but you could have got those from a Dollar store noh? it'll have been a My $1.00 ghetto car mount topic instead

Hahahahaa brilliant!!

That looks unsafe at all times.

raduque said:
That looks unsafe at all times.
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Indeed....I wouldn't like to be in front if him...
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iLeopard said:
Indeed....I wouldn't like to be in front if him...
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Or on either side of him.

This is awesome. I can't stop laughing.

You my friend are a badass!!
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I like! Good idea!
Thanks for sharing. Something to put on my Walmart shopping list.
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Got the OEM Samsung tpu water proof case.

Fits perfect like how the it covers the ports.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1G6WBEGSTA
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ranchosteve said:
Fits perfect like how the it covers the ports.
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im not sure if you're serious...but that case is not waterproof.

ExTREmE99 said:
im not sure if you're serious...but that case is not waterproof.
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Yea you are right, It is only for light water.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZF2OOlLe6c

Are the port covers easy to pop off?

Have to say, that's a pretty hideous/cheap looking design on the back.
Is this seriously a Samsung branded product? I can't find any information on the official site...

Jubmasterflex said:
Have to say, that's a pretty hideous/cheap looking design on the back.
Is this seriously a Samsung branded product? I can't find any information on the official site...
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That looks like his own blue Monster sticker.
Did you need to remove the battery cover for it to fit?

Are you actually gonna use it with no battery cover?

Troggie81 said:
That looks like his own blue Monster sticker.
Did you need to remove the battery cover for it to fit?
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It's on the samsung site for 19.99.
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yeah, not a fan of that cover at all. but thanks for the pics of it.

cjrivera04 said:
It's one the samsung site for 19.99.
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Whattt? $19.99?
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Xcor3 said:
Whattt? $19.99?
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yeah...you could get the same thing without the "monster" logo for like $3 shipped

jnicks510 said:
yeah...you could get the same thing without the "monster" logo for like $3 shipped
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The port cover pops off easily.
Yea i plan to use it with out the back cover.
yes it is an OEM product http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1G6WBEGSTA
It does not come with the monster logo.

ranchosteve said:
The port cover pops off easily.
Yea i plan to use it with out the back cover.
yes it is an OEM product http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1G6WBEGSTA
It does not come with the monster logo.
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So how much was the sticker?
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Xcor3 said:
So how much was the sticker?
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3 for 2.50 on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/18085989641...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I plan to get a black sticker to cover black part of the tpu case.

I think it looks cool without the battery cover. I had a clear back cover on my old iP4 that i liked. Thanks for pics, and love the Monster sticker!!

Galaxy Nexus Waterproof case?

Does one exist?

I haven't done any extensive search but I looked the other day and stopped at some kind of plastic pouch.
So I don't think so. I'd try eBay, maybe some Korean or Chinese seller has one.
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Search amazon for the iottie. Its the closest thing we have
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Ziploc? I've seen people do it a few it seems to work
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norm12 said:
Ziploc? I've seen people do it a few it seems to work
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I wouldn't trust a ziploc bag to last anytime submerged. MAYBE against splashes, but I'd rather use something more reliable.

condoms

biscuitownz said:
condoms
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Lol. This would actually work provided is was a standard non lubricated or powdered one
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AquaPac
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Aqua Box

http://dx.com/p/protective-tpu-skin...-galaxy-nexus-i9250-transparent-139275?item=1

Xalies said:
Aqua Box
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While those are. Both nice, unless u are using PGM which needs a comvatibke corner. How would u turn the screen on and off. And the aqua skin is almost identical to the iottie, except u only get one at 1/3 the price
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justin94 said:
While those are. Both nice, unless u are using PGM which needs a comvatibke corner. How would u turn the screen on and off. And the aqua skin is almost identical to the iottie, except u only get one at 1/3 the price
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lol oh yeah i forgot about that

Do you think this is safe?
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I personally have taken my phone under water using a generic water proof bag. They were 3 for $10 USD. the only problem I had was if the water put pressure on the screen it would go crazy..... I just added more air to it and held it so I had to push through the air to select what I want. Ie picture or video
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Here's a short video I took so u can get an idea of how it is underwater also.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UBfjCOR3ho&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Well but the skin is definetely not made for a daily use i reckon, I mean to make sure it is 100% waterproof you always have to use a new strip of sealing tape after charging, right?
Would be good to have a modified battery cover for contactless charging. I´m starting to work on a diving base for the next 2 months, and would be good to have something covering my GNx from water.

I wish lifeproof would make a case for us.

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I wish lifeproof would make a case for us.
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I remember reading somewhere, probably here, that there just isn't enough demand for it
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http://www.liquipel.com/ supports the nexus, i was thinking about sending my phone in.

justin94 said:
I remember reading somewhere, probably here, that there just isn't enough demand for it
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This is true. The lifeproof case cost over a million USD to develop, and they lucked out that the iPhone 4s was compatible. Not nearly enough people own enough Gnex to make it profitable, plus the GSM would need a completely different case from the LTE. FInally, my own experience with the case sucked. You can only take it off/on 50x before it breaks (not waterproof) and it destroys sensitivity. It's something you only want when theres water around, but you can only take it off/on 50x which sucks. Also, you have to test it every time before you submerge it. The waterproof bags are way better IMO.

Transparent back cover?

Hey there, I currently have the white S3 and I'm wondering if anyone knows where to get a transparent back cover to replace the white one that came with it. That would be awesome.

No idea but yeah, it would be awesome XD

bigboxrate said:
If you want a transparent back cover, why not just give up adding a cover, I think cover is made for showing individuality
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Ya'. That would be totally awesome!! That's what I did with mine. The battery falls out 20 times a day, but who cares!?
Jesus. Read the ****ing thread!!
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bigboxrate said:
If you want a transparent back cover, why not just give up adding a cover, I think cover is made for showing individuality
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Ye, maybe we can take screen off too, so we have transparent screen...

Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
Ya'. That would be totally awesome!! That's what I did with mine. The battery falls out 20 times a day, but who cares!?
Jesus. Read the ****ing thread!!
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HE is from Cleveland, English is like a second language there, so give him a break. how is he supposed to know the difference between back cover, and.. whatever he thought the rest of us are talking about?

you can use the samsung ultra slim covers just without the battery door of the phone, works well. tried it right now.

Closest thing I could find.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Plasti...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3a79bb6a85
It isn't completely transparent, though. Just the outside edges.

You guys are hilarious!
Its a shame that there isnt anything like this. It would look so cool!
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zexco said:
You guys are hilarious!
Its a shame that there isnt anything like this. It would look so cool!
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I fully agree.
well, there is the one guy that made silicone molds of his back cover, and then made a real CF one... perhaps he can be perswaded to use his molds to make clear ones from some other material?

I think it would look cool but it would also get severely dirty and/or yellow
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scarrmrcc said:
I fully agree.
well, there is the one guy that made silicone molds of his back cover, and then made a real CF one... perhaps he can be perswaded to use his molds to make clear ones from some other material?
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Really? Link to thread if there is one? I'd definitely be interested in getting in touch with him. I'm sure others would be too.
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I think it would look cool but it would also get severely dirty and/or yellow
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Well I already fear that my original white back cover will gain that effect anyway, not too worried about a transparent one doing that.

I have a smoke coloured TPU case that looks pretty good. The picked it up on Amazon for 7$ish
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1. buy this
2. take off stock backplate
3. put this on
the case is ok.. hard plastic will probably get scratched after a while.
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DrKaotica said:
1. buy this
2. take off stock backplate
3. put this on
the case is ok.. hard plastic will probably get scratched after a while.
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bingo!
my friend used this http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...words=cruzerlite+s3&sprefix=cruize,mobile,112 for his nexus w/o the back plate and it looks pretty cool because of the color

DrKaotica said:
1. buy this
2. take off stock backplate
3. put this on
the case is ok.. hard plastic will probably get scratched after a while.
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so.. protection AND clearness? perfect for anyone that doesn't want to use an aluminum bumper.
and at that price, who cares if it yellows over time.. buy another.

That is a good idea! Does it fit tightly?
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yeah it works just as well.. those cases use the sides of the phone to hold the phone so.. shouldnt be any difference

zexco said:
That is a good idea! Does it fit tightly?
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worst case scenario: ad a LITTLE heat (like a tiny bit at a time) just to soften a tiny bit, and then push it closer to the battery. not too much, so you don't melt anything.

here my, it's a Box Wave case with no back cover. i don't use it much cause the power button is to stiff and the side grip feel like sh*t

I remember back in the day, those clear candy bar shape phones with the flashing lights inside was all the rage lol .. these phones just dont look as cool inside lol

Raspberry Pi Cases

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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jakemo said:
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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Endoroid said:
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?

m2xtreme said:
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

Endoroid said:
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