Hey all!
This is just an idea, I really like the many skins that we can get, but they're not easily available here in India, and even if they are, they take too long to deliver I'm reading. So I had a simple idea, as there are so many DIYers around here.
Why not take a generic eBay TPU case that sells for $1-3 and cutout the nexus logo on the back? If someone can find a way to make fairly precise cutouts, it would be awesome! Using a laser cutter or some other method. Then this could be filled with transparent plastic melted, or a different colored moulding plastic or something so that it becomes see through or a different color to the case!
What do you guys think? Has anyone tried this? I'm posting a pic of a cheap case I have and was thinking of doing this. But I have no idea how to proceed.
sorry forgot to post the image
bump bump. anyone?
I would probably cut it with a razor blade that I held under a flame for a minute or so and cut from the inside... But I doubt there's a way to connect another color nicely
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Yeah, but i'm thinking of how to properly get dimensions and positioning of the nexus 5 logo
vaibhav.ravi said:
Yeah, but i'm thinking of how to properly get dimensions and positioning of the nexus 5 logo
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Cut a hole much smaller than what you want around where the nexus label is, put the case on, then mark it according to how you see through the hole. Afterwards just cut and erase... was the clear or confusing?
The cost to operate a CNC laser is way too much money to spend on a 99 cent case made of TPU. You might as well buy the official google case and save a lot of money.
As for filling the cut out with a clear plastic, it's not easy, but do-able. You need a plaster mold of the original case before being cut, and you need clear silicone to fill it in with. Unfortunately with the material difference of TPU and Silicone, the nexus logo would just fall out. I've worked with both materials before on projects at work, and they do not play well together. Realistically you'd need the case to be molded with the clear TPU nexus logo seconds after the main case itself has been casted, both colors of plastic will then cool together and be solid.
Rarscaryfrosty said:
The cost to operate a CNC laser is way too much money to spend on a 99 cent case made of TPU. You might as well buy the official google case and save a lot of money.
As for filling the cut out with a clear plastic, it's not easy, but do-able. You need a plaster mold of the original case before being cut, and you need clear silicone to fill it in with. Unfortunately with the material difference of TPU and Silicone, the nexus logo would just fall out. I've worked with both materials before on projects at work, and they do not play well together. Realistically you'd need the case to be molded with the clear TPU nexus logo seconds after the main case itself has been casted, both colors of plastic will then cool together and be solid.
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oh that sounds much harder than i imagined. I'll just try making a cutout then!
i have a cheep s-line case for the n5 which i dont need anymore, i think i'll maybe try some things.
use a piece of paper to outline the nexus logo like this
and then try your best to align it on your case to cut it out.
maybe you can shade in the camera to help with the alignment too.
There are photo developing chemicals used by people who screen print shirts that might help... most craft stores have them, might be an easy way to chemically etch the case ( you could cut afterward if you wanted
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I find the phone to be quite slippy without any coverings. I don't really want to add a skin or jell case, they will make the phone too thick. I tried fully body screen protectors on my G1 but found they did not last on the body, the edges peeled after a few months on any curved surfaces.
I wondering if anyone made a softtouch back casing, that could replace the one (two) that came with the phone, just something with some grip so the phone does not slip out of your hands so easily...
Other options which could make it even better... it had a think layer of jell for a bit of impact protection... if the side edges extended to cover the metal band on the front, so that it could provide a little screen impact protection too. I maybe asking for a lot, sort of an all in one but it seems like a feasible product.
Everyone is waiting for new backcovers. Samsung will likely make them available, and surely the aftermarket, too. But none are out there, yet.
-bZj
I think it would be cool if they made some metal ones
this is number 1 on my list (rubberized backing)......phone is extremely slippery. number 2 would be anti-glare screen protector, and for 3 i would get a holster from Seidio
If you don't mind sacrificing one of the covers that came with the phone, you could spray it with Plasti-Dip...a readily available rubberized paint. Soft Feel paint from Alsa would probably be much better, but that stuff is only available commercially. If I try the Plasti-Dip, i'll post how it turns out.
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If you don't mind sacrificing one of the covers that came with the phone, you could spray it with Plasti-Dip...a readily available rubberized paint. Soft Feel paint from Alsa would probably be much better, but that stuff is only available commercially. If I try the Plasti-Dip, i'll post how it turns out.
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that might be worthwhile since I don't like the purple backcover anyway. Now if i can remember where i put it....
I don't know if you guys noticed but any crunching sound is coming from the battery cover and not the chrome trim. I noticed that on a demo model
I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE an aluminum cover, with plastic cutouts overe the antennas for celluar/WIFI/BT/GPS.
I'd settle for Matte too.
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If you don't mind sacrificing one of the covers that came with the phone, you could spray it with Plasti-Dip...a readily available rubberized paint. Soft Feel paint from Alsa would probably be much better, but that stuff is only available commercially. If I try the Plasti-Dip, i'll post how it turns out.
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i was thinking same thing - if you do it first, abrade (sand) the surface fairly rough so it gets a good bite to the surface - just a suggestion
Or just get some 3m di-noc vinyl carbon fiber film. Did it to my EVO back before taking it back. Looks great and has a texture to it. Got the idea from the EVO section here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=703496
That looks pretty nice! The bump is probably hard to do though =/ and wish they had different colors
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bought Plasti-dip and sand paper, trying it now....
and now i finally understand why Sammy included the 2nd ugly cover w/ Vibrant
disturkis4u said:
That looks pretty nice! The bump is probably hard to do though =/ and wish they had different colors
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They do:
http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/blog/3m-carbon-fiber-di-noc-now-available-in-7-different-colors/
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They do:
http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/blog/3m-carbon-fiber-di-noc-now-available-in-7-different-colors/
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i want pink! lol
and for the plasti-dip.. please do post pics when u r done!
this plasti-dip stuff is very nice and looks like from factory. i put 3 coats already. cant comment on durability. ps. i light sanded the cover before just in case.
if this stuff hold well, i am planning on doing the same to my other cover.
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before doing the second one, you might try checking your signal strength (iirc #*#*4636*#*# ) to see if you're experiencing signal loss with the plasti-dip'd cover
if you don't see any signal loss, an idea for you on the 2nd one - take whatever amount of pasti-dip you'll think it will take, and mix in some media to give it some body or thickness as well as texture - maybe some short 1/4 - 1/2" fiberglass strands, ground up walnut media, ground glass or even sand) - just mix in and stir before painting it on
if you do go that route, might try a little bit first and paint onto something else (something plastic or metal that won't absorb any of the material like wood would) just to see what texture it gives you on the surface as well as what kind of build up it gives
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Not bad! I might have to try that tomorrow. Hows the grip on it?
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Looks good dude
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disturkis4u said:
Not bad! I might have to try that tomorrow. Hows the grip on it?
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I doubt rubber paint will effect signal. The grip and feel just like other rubberized things. Looks like from factory and was super easy to do. 3 coats with 20 minut intervals and 1 hour to dry, instructions say let dry for 4 hours. Sand with 600-800 sand paper. why 3 coats, well just in case....
ps any one know how to remove the chrome trim ? i wanna paint that too. when all this glossy plastics get oily, i hate the feeling it creates.
Kolyan,
looks great. thanks for trying this and posting pics.
What did you use to apply it? Did you paint or spray it on?
Since the vibrant comes with two different battery covers, where are all the third party ones? Are battery covers, especially with the vibrant/galaxy s chin on the bottom, hard to make? I was hoping to get a nice rubbery one like how the battery cover of the garminfone has.
Not yet OP. But there might be in the future.
The phone was only released 20 some days ago. It takes a some time for third party accessories to get made, but with the popularity of the galaxy s phones I'm sure some will be made.
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Put www in front since I can't post links seeing as how I'm mostly a reader of this forum.
karendeals.com/For-Samsung-Vibrant-FROST-Hard-Back/M/B0041MLRLO.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=froogle
it would be awesome if some one made metal/ aluminum back cover for vibrant. It might make the phone a little bit heavier.
tritran18518 said:
it would be awesome if some one made metal/ aluminum back cover for vibrant. It might make the phone a little bit heavier.
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You have no idea how much I've been hoping for and searching for this exact thing. I would love a back such as this not only for a slightly heavier phone but it just feels less cheap and easy to break and feels more, I don't know, sturdy in the hand. Less slippery too than plastic.
Google is your friend!
Closest to metal back plate i have found is here...
It doesn't say if any of those backs are aluminum/metal. I assume they are all just the same plastic crap that comes with the phone -- if so, not interested!
I have that case from daydeal and the back is metal but doesn't add to much weight to it. And it scratches kinda easy so just be careful. But overall im happy with it.
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It doesn't say if any of those backs are aluminum/metal. I assume they are all just the same plastic crap that comes with the phone -- if so, not interested!
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it says "1-piece hard plastic & aluminum cover with a stunning machined circular pattern."
I have that case from daydeal and the back is metal but doesn't add to much weight to it. And it scratches kinda easy so just be careful. But overall im happy with it.
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is it a case or a back cover only?
It's somewhat a case, very similar to the casemate barely there case.
I also have the aluminum case. It's pretty nice, and I didn't see a drop in GPS reception with it - but my GPS is terrible regardless. I like the cae, even if it isn't a back-plate.
I swap my cases around, so I'm using a simple clear/argyle TPU cover over a white back-plate right now.
-bZj
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Metal Cases
I have found two different cases available. One is all metal, the other is a mix of plastic and aluminum. Here are the links to eBay auctions.
All Metal Case
Aluminum and Plastic Case Available in Silver, Red, Black and Blue.
The Aluminum and Plastic case says I-9000, but also says it is for the Vibrant.
A simple eBay search of Vibrant Metal Case will pull up the same results I found.
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I have found two different cases available. One is all metal, the other is a mix of plastic and aluminum. Here are the links to eBay auctions.
All Metal Case
Aluminum and Plastic Case Available in Silver, Red, Black and Blue.
The Aluminum and Plastic case says I-9000, but also says it is for the Vibrant.
A simple eBay search of Vibrant Metal Case will pull up the same results I found.
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Has anyone had these and can give feedback?
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You guys should try this case too. (Incipio Feather case) I spent like 3 days searching for the perfect case for my captivate (from silicone case to leather pouch) and this one has by far the best quality and look, not to mention about the extreme thinness. Got it this afternoon and fits perfect to the phone and looks great as in the picture. The only draw back is that it doesn't cover the front side, but I can live with that.
I loved that case with my iphone, it's crazy light and thin. The only problem I had on my iphone is all I could get was white and it got nasty dirty in a week, so I would advise against white
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You guys should try this case too. (Incipio Feather case) I spent like 3 days searching for the perfect case for my captivate (from silicone case to leather pouch) and this one has by far the best quality and look, not to mention about the extreme thinness. Got it this afternoon and fits perfect to the phone and looks great as in the picture. The only draw back is that it doesn't cover the front side, but I can live with that.
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Is it made of the soft rubber like material that gathers dust?
it's made of plastic, but looks like it's mixed w/ some sort of rubber or soft material because it's got that little bit of soft touch. (maybe that's why it's more flexible too) So far it doesn't gather any dust like some silicone cases do, but i will have to see more since i just got it today.
i wish they had more colors. Black phones get lost in the void that is my purse.
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i wish they had more colors. Black phones get lost in the void that is my purse.
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Ebay captivate incipio and they have the exact same case but in pink (but its called magenta)
From the eBay description: "With a convenient two-part sliding design, the EDGE™ embodies innovative cases focused on accessibility. Simply remove the bottom cap to dock your device in most any docking station for quick and easy charging."
I have a home dock I put the phone in every night. This is the main reason I stopped using a case. How does this design work with the Samsung dock? I can't tell from the pictures and I'm not willing to risk $25 to find out.
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From the eBay description: "With a convenient two-part sliding design, the EDGE™ embodies innovative cases focused on accessibility. Simply remove the bottom cap to dock your device in most any docking station for quick and easy charging."
I have a home dock I put the phone in every night. This is the main reason I stopped using a case. How does this design work with the Samsung dock? I can't tell from the pictures and I'm not willing to risk $25 to find out.
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Not sure if you realize but the EDGE is a different case than the Feather, which is what the OP got. Again, sorry if you knew that. Just thought you might not realize.
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Not sure if you realize but the EDGE is a different case than the Feather, which is what the OP got. Again, sorry if you knew that. Just thought you might not realize.
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I thought so, but the one I was looking at on eBay (that I took that quote from) matched the one in the pic the OP posted.
Just wondering if this slides on like a silicone case or if it clips on like other hard plastic cases, is it hard plastic or like a hard silicone?
Any way you could take a picture, the incipio site doesn't really show anything to great about it?
Does it fit tight?
How does it hook on?
Even though I'm a dude I'm tempted to get the "Magenta" one just to spruce up my phone haha.
Is it hard to get on and off? I need to replace my battery once a day.
The Feather is 1 piece that snaps on, and from the pictures, it looks like it only hugs the corners. The EDGE is a 2 piece snap on case.
*taken from http://www.myincipio.com/
Does anyone have any photos of this case from the top or sides? I can't find any real world or manufacturer pics of that.
that looks nice
it doesn't cover the edges and by the looks of it, it only protects the back and if you place it face down it won't lift the phone off the surface any
It looks nice but it doesn't protect anything. The corners and front have no protection. With my experience when you drop a phone the corners get messed up
So I didn't find a thread for this case yet so I decided I would and put my review up for everything. I myself am not terribly picky when it comes to reviewing; I'm satisfied with most things I purchase. I hope this will help any who are thinking about buying this case.
First off, I love the look of the case. The mixture of soft and hard and the double color combo is what really made me want to get the case. It really stands out over the the tpu and silicone cases because of this. I got the the black hard cover with the gray inside silicone. Both colors were a bit lighter than what I was expecting; the black isn't true black more matte and the gray was a couple of shades lighter, a medium gray. The feel of each piece is nice also, very easy to grip and doesn't slide in your hands.
Now to the protection. This is where my one downside is to the case. I don't know if they all come this way, but my silicone is a bit looser than I was expecting. You can pull on the sides and they come away from the xoom, allowing dust and particles to go inside. This I felt should have been tighter, almost like a tpu case to keep the dust out. But thanks to the outer shell you don't notice it any where else. It doesn't slide around on the xoom and stays in place as a case should. (The reason I switched from just a silicone case, because it got too loose and didn't hold the xoom firmly) I really feel that if I dropped the xoom that the case wouldn't fall off and be able to protect it from any damage or scratches. Also the sides do come up a bit higher off the xoom than my silicone one from Verizon. The raised edge around the xoom makes the case feel a bit different, but I'm getting used to it.
Also, the pop out kickstand is a great feature. It stays nice and flat in the back and clicks into place, which was something I was worried about and not wanting it just flopping around back there. It holds nice on most surfaces unless its something slippery like a glass tile or something. I am able to peck type and it doesn't move or feel like its about to fall. There is a raised edge for the hinge but I never notice it when holding it unless you have huge hands possibly.
All the cutouts are there, even for the sd card! The buttons for the volume buttons are way easier than my old case since they are more defined. I do not have a dock so I can't tell whether its possible to dock in the case or not. (sorry for anyone who wants to know)
Hope this may help someone out there that's on the fence about this case! I would give it a 4.5/5 just docked because of the loose edges. Other than that I feel like I may not look for another case for a long time. Thumbs up to Incipio!
Here are a couple of pics I snapped that someone requested..
Edit: It also comes with a screen protector, which I haven't put on yet.
This looks very interesting. How durable do you think the pop out stand is? Does it look like it could break easily?
I know you said that you do not have a dock to test with, so I posted a question to Incipio if it will fit in the docking station. If I hear back I will post thier response.
I would say its pretty durable the hinge has a bit of give to it and the kickstand itself is thick enough that it wouldn't snap in half
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So I was chatting with one of the Incipio customer service people and I asked if the Xoom could still be docked with the case installed and they said no. Not being one to take no for an answer I asked how thick the case was in the back so I can compare with my silicon skin. The CSR had no clue but promissed to email me the information as soon as they could get it. That was a couple days ago so we will see.
So would you be so kind to measure how thick the case is in back? Just for reference the silicon case is about 2mm thick. If I were to make a complete guess I bet this case is about 3-4mm thick. If I can find out how thick it is, I can artificially make my silicon case thicker to match and see if it will still dock.
I really like the looks of this case and the built-in stand is a nice feature, I just would hate to have to take it out of the case every night when I put my Xoom in the dock to charge.
HuckFinn said:
So I was chatting with one of the Incipio customer service people and I asked if the Xoom could still be docked with the case installed and they said no. Not being one to take no for an answer I asked how thick the case was in the back so I can compare with my silicon skin. The CSR had no clue but promissed to email me the information as soon as they could get it. That was a couple days ago so we will see.
So would you be so kind to measure how thick the case is in back? Just for reference the silicon case is about 2mm thick. If I were to make a complete guess I bet this case is about 3-4mm thick. If I can find out how thick it is, I can artificially make my silicon case thicker to match and see if it will still dock.
I really like the looks of this case and the built-in stand is a nice feature, I just would hate to have to take it out of the case every night when I put my Xoom in the dock to charge.
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Any update on this? I just got the case and would like to get a dock as well
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I got this too but I went for white and black, thought it looked cooler. It's not just you by the way, the sides are very loose. I think the best thing about this case is the kickstand. It stays put and I can actually Swype something on it. The angle is perfect for viewing content and it makes the device feel more snug and easier to grip. I think this is the best case thus far for the Xoom. It has a stand and it makes the device feel so much more safe.
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I got this too but I went for white and black, thought it looked cooler. It's not just you by the way, the sides are very loose. I think the best thing about this case is the kickstand. It stays put and I can actually Swype something on it. The angle is perfect for viewing content and it makes the device feel more snug and easier to grip. I think this is the best case thus far for the Xoom. It has a stand and it makes the device feel so much more safe.
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Well glad it isn't just me..
Btw, do you have the dock for the xoom? I am tossing around the idea of getting one, but if it doesn't fit with the case..
Confirmed the case will work with a standard dock if you remove the adapter plate from the dock.
yup i just got the speaker dock and it works without the case adapter though it is a bit loose.. wish they would've made the case adapter without the front goove/ledge bc it would fit if that wasn't there..
I do not have my dock here, but is it the thickness of the case that causes the problem or the lip on the front of the adapter plate? If it is just the lip that could easily be sanded/cut away.
I think it may fit if it didn't have the lip but the thickness on the bottom may make it too thick to plug in all the way anyway
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does xoom with this case fit on speaker dock?
Posted before I saw the other responses. The dock comes with a cutout for an encased Xoom but does not fit the Kevikev leather case (that I like otherwise). Wish there was a case I could just leave on the Xoom docked or closed up to carry around...
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Rob
Thought I'd show some pictures of my DIY Travel case.
I already have the MOFI Kangaroo Pouch but wanted some extra protection when carrying it in a backpack or on a plane to protect the screen.
Parts needed.
- Aluminium drop saw
- 8mm drill
- 6mm Aluminium
- Black anodized 2mm Aluminium
- Loctite 480 glue
- Printable sticker for Android label.
Basically I cut the aluminium to just fit around the phone while it was in the Mofi case.
Drilled the 8mm holes around the sides and end of the case to save some weight + it looks good.
Glued it together with Loctite 480 Glue.
Lots of filing and sanding.
Android logo from Google images - print out and stick on case.
The case is about 20grams more than an Iphone 4.
I had all the bits laying around at home so I didn't even have to buy anything.
What do you think?
I haven't tried running it over with a car but I think it's up for the job.
Srrry 2x post
In one word "Beautiful" !
If you could make more, i think you could sell a lot of those.
I would buy one ( without the sticker ).
Awesome
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Excellent stuff indeed my friend you should make a few of these and sell them to XDA members for €15 and €25 everywhere else i estimate you'll sell a few dozen to start off with, ill definitely take one with the Android sticker
Bump - anyone else interested in having one of these?
HECK YEAH! I'd love one of these
Depends on postage though.
I want also one with Sticker.
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Does it come with the pouch?
I could be interested in one, I suppose - depending on cost and freight of course.
How does it keep from falling out? And, how much does it weigh?
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WOW that looks great. I want one of those for my hard drive as well
I would be up to buy one!
Yeah, you should really start selling them
It's so cute! How to make it? I like it very much!
Me also!
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