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Hey guys,
So a week ago i was planning on painting my car mirrors..but I didnt know if i was gonna like it...so I was looking for a cheaper solution...
On diferent car forums I found about this PLASTIDIP thing...so I went to hom depot and for 5 bucks picked me a can
Plastipid is actually like rubberising a surface...best part ITS NOT PERMANENT!!! so if i ever get bored i can remove it like removing glue from your hand
I decded to expand the use of it to my case..and man it looks AWESOME!..no more sliding ..super grippy and if u need a retouch just simply spray another coat
not sure how long it ll last but with a can u can do like 30 cases.. Enjoy!
This works also on phones as well ..BUT be very careful blocking everything from the front part..I would only do the back cover of it if anything
PD im not responsible if you mess up your phone/case
Here some people applied that to their winter wheel and it lasted the whole winter and it's still perfect so I wouldn't be afraid on the case.
That's a great idea, I might do that.
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IIIPowerIII said:
Here some people applied that to their winter wheel and it lasted the whole winter and it's still perfect so I wouldn't be afraid on the case.
That's a great idea, I might do that.
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so far im super digging it..my car mirrors look awesome...we ll see how long it lasts...but again what i like the most is if i say i want back my glossiness i just peel it off
it takes a total of like 1.5 hrs with the waiting time
Ill have to wait a little before i can try that.
Here we only have the standard color like black, blue, red and clear. And its expensive 15-20$ per can. Ill have to buy some from US
IIIPowerIII said:
Ill have to wait a little before i can try that.
Here we only have the standard color like black, blue, red and clear. And its expensive 15-20$ per can. Ill have to buy some from US
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holy crap!!!! thats expensive!!!
you know what color they have here??? flat white!!! a matt white case....mmmm. i might do that to my other hard cases
rault18 said:
so far im super digging it..my car mirrors look awesome...we ll see how long it lasts...but again what i like the most is if i say i want back my glossiness i just peel it off
it takes a total of like 1.5 hrs with the waiting time
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just fyi, they do offer glossy finishes
edit: oh, and +1 for flat white...
bill12690 said:
just fyi, they do offer glossy finishes
edit: oh, and +1 for flat white...
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Damn ..I can't find glossy finish at all here in Vegas guess I'll be ordering online
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Reporting back..its been a couple days I'm finally fully used to the texture ..its still holding nice
Did a small drop test .no scratches on the case and it did a different sound when hitting the ground (due the rubberized texture )
I left the phone on my car by accident at 85 degrees here in Vegas...came back and phone was cool ..so the thingy helped with heat absorption ..
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Hey all, I was looking at the Final Countdown widget on my screen with my glasses (I usually wear contacts) and I noticed the numbers seem to come off the screen just a smidge! I looked at it without my glasses and lo and behold, it was as flat as the screen. Lol Why am I seeing this? I have pretty bad astigmatism, so idk if the difference in my lenses cause this little faux 3D effect? Lemme know what you think!
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Yes, I can explain why but it's easier to say that it's an optical illusion because of the way the glasses are compared to the contacts.
Focal points, etc.
I too experience this, I had eye surgery on my left eye but my right eye is perfect vision. Hence I wear contacts as well, tho the right one is so minor I might as well not on that side. When I switch to my glasses, I'll get slightly odd effects, especially at some angles or surfaces.
On a side note, if you see this in your screens, keep in mind it can/will happen elsewhere, like when you're driving with your glasses....
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On a side note, if you see this in your screens, keep in mind it can/will happen elsewhere, like when you're driving with your glasses....
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Whoa... That truck REALLY looks like it's coming right at me!
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Wizard Knight said:
Whoa... That truck REALLY looks like it's coming right at me!
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Hahaha, better get out of the oncoming lane then!
Nah, but really, if you have astigmatism, only the actual very center of the glasses lens is truly in focus and some "views" through the lens, if you don't turn your head will be blurry or you may see things that aren't really quite there. You do get used to it over time and tune it out, but if you watch for it, you see it.
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On a side note, if you see this in your screens, keep in mind it can/will happen elsewhere, like when you're driving with your glasses....
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Haha It's a good thing I never drive with my glasses! I'm always worried that they'll fall off somehow when I'm driving and, with my vision as bad as it is, I'd be screwed.
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Since this thread is sooo not on topic with everything else, mind telling me what brand contacts you wear?
My doc had me switch brands again, hoping these will be more comfortable in the long run.
I went from Purevision Toric monthly to Extreme H2O 54 toric bi weekly.
Purevision was nice, stayed clear and you could sleep in them, but irritated my eyes after 5 hours.
Extreme H2O very comfortable, pricy but collect "gunk" faster, so I end up removing and cleaning them in the afternoons.
Why can't there be a perfect model?
Compusmurf said:
Since this thread is sooo not on topic with everything else, mind telling me what brand contacts you wear?
My doc had me switch brands again, hoping these will be more comfortable in the long run.
I went from Purevision Toric monthly to Extreme H2O 54 toric bi weekly.
Purevision was nice, stayed clear and you could sleep in them, but irritated my eyes after 5 hours.
Extreme H2O very comfortable, pricy but collect "gunk" faster, so I end up removing and cleaning them in the afternoons.
Why can't there be a perfect model?
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Lol I use Acuvue, they work great for me and I can last the entire day without having to clean them. I highly recommend em!
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TheHighlightGuy said:
Haha It's a good thing I never drive with my glasses! I'm always worried that they'll fall off somehow when I'm driving and, with my vision as bad as it is, I'd be screwed.
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Haven't you ever had a contact fold up in your eye while driving? 100x worse. It happens to me once in a while, and it has almost sent me into the median a couple of times. I don't have glasses anymore, but I can't remember ever having an issue driving with glasses. But, ymmv, I suppose.
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I wear glasses and ive noticed this effect.
For example, when looking at titanium backup, some of the entries are red text, and others are gray, white or yellow. The red text seems to stand out in front of the other colors. When i take off my glasses and refocus, the effect go away.
Maybe it has something to do with the coatings they put on the lenses? Ive also noticed when looking at flourescent lights that one edge has a blue halo, the other edge has a yellow halo.
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Haven't you ever had a contact fold up in your eye while driving? 100x worse. It happens to me once in a while, and it has almost sent me into the median a couple of times. I don't have glasses anymore, but I can't remember ever having an issue driving with glasses. But, ymmv, I suppose.
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No, not yet, but since I really only need the contact for the one eye, at least I'd still be able to see.
I think it is cool. I wear contacts all the time and never wear my glasses because I feel like I might wake up and my daughter is standing next to the bed and she gets hit because I don't know who she is. Yes my vision is that bad. But I do see the 3D effect that you mention when wearing my glasses. And I also wear acuvue oasis.
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Did a full review video for the flygrip on the Galaxy S III! Figured you guys would like to see it...
You can use the code QBKING77 and get free shipping!
Check out the video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWIafpPjNw4
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Never mind, working now.
I need to get one of these once I figure it just case situation. How will this affect the upcoming charging mat btw?
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contradude said:
I need to get one of these once I figure it just case situation. How will this affect the upcoming charging mat btw?
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Have they shown the inductive charging back for the GS3 yet?
Not that I've seen yet. Easy touchstone mods if you're slightly crafty though
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I would pick one up but $30 seems expensive for what it is. I do like it tho.
Thanks for bringing this product to my attention. They also have a deal on a free case with a order. I just placed my order. Thanks again man.
Thanks for posting, I ordered it.
The free cases were unavailable
I cant believe people are paying $30 for that.
Pay me $25 and I will train you on how to hold your phone. Deal?
I think this is great. Ordered 2. Couldn't leave the gf out. She saw it and said "i need that for my galaxy note".
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I wanted to see the free case that comes with it. However, I really like the idea. I could purchase an extra back for my phone so I could just swap backs when I am leaving the house. I WISH I could see this in stores first as I have watched the video on how to tell which size to use, but I am not sure as to how far down on my fingers I would hold the phone. I also would like to see how easy it would be to pull the adhesive of; I would hate to substitute this as a case and then be out in the Texas heat with this thing on and the adhesive wear off, sending my $600 phone plummeting to its death. However, pretty good review I will keep my eyes on this accessory.
Oh, and I am also curious as to much thicker the small and medium
TL;DR: I need to see this in person first before I spend $30.
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I wanted to see the free case that comes with it. However, I really like the idea. I could purchase an extra back for my phone so I could just swap backs when I am leaving the house. I WISH I could see this in stores first as I have watched the video on how to tell which size to use, but I am not sure as to how far down on my fingers I would hold the phone. I also would like to see how easy it would be to pull the adhesive of; I would hate to substitute this as a case and then be out in the Texas heat with this thing on and the adhesive wear off, sending my $600 phone plummeting to its death. However, pretty good review I will keep my eyes on this accessory.
Oh, and I am also curious as to much thicker the small and medium
TL;DR: I need to see this in person first before I spend $30.
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From what I hear, they should be in stores pretty soon!
Ugh, I still can't decide on a color for my blue one :/
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burnnhell said:
I think this is great. Ordered 2. Couldn't leave the gf out. She saw it and said "i need that for my galaxy note".
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She will definitely need that for the galaxy note!
Jbluna said:
Ugh, I still can't decide on a color for my blue one :/
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I would think black would be best... White might look pretty neat too
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Did a full review video for the flygrip on the Galaxy S III! Figured you guys would like to see it...
You can use the code QBKING77 and get free shipping!
Check out the video here:
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Nice woulda been nice to have know about this with the Samsung Galaxy Note.
It's good that there is free shipping but after watching the videos the guy did say that they are available at Inmotion stores...mostly
in airports. Here is a link to the site.
http://www.inmotionstores.com/locations.html
Put that good phone to use and give them a ring to make sure it is in stock before you go.
Just got this today. The thing looks quite functional, but I wonder how durable it is in the long run?
The case seems like generic black TPU, feels a bit rubbery. Although, I haven't owned a phone case in a while so I can't say. I'm on the fence about it, but will put it through its paces before passing judgment.
Davidion said:
Just got this today. The thing looks quite functional, but I wonder how durable it is in the long run?
The case seems like generic black TPU, feels a bit rubbery. Although, I haven't owned a phone case in a while so I can't say. I'm on the fence about it, but will put it through its paces before passing judgment.
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I've had mine on other phones for a while now and it has lasted... No issues with it wearing out!
Wond3r said:
I cant believe people are paying $30 for that.
Pay me $25 and I will train you on how to hold your phone. Deal?
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Training us to hold the phone is not the point. I can't even reach the Menu button or a lot of real estate on this phone much less hold it without the threat of dropping it while trying to operate one handed. With one of these my thumb will be able to reach all areas of the screen with no danger of me dropping the phone. There are many times when one-handed usage is ideal, but this phone is so large for most it's not possible. I bought one just the other day and only wish I had happened upon this thread first to get the free shipping. Did get a free case, though.
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I've had mine on other phones for a while now and it has lasted... No issues with it wearing out!
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Just wondering if once on is there any method to loosen the adhesive to take it off. Due to dropping my first phone I have an extra case as well as an extra battery. I'm planning on using both cases-will place Flygrip on one and leave the other original. I'm just thinking I might not like the color (I ordered white for my blue S3) and may order another color and take the first one off.
I posted this in the other white housing thread, but that one is predominantly filled with GSM housing talk. If a mod finds this redundant, then by all means lock this one up. If not, enjoy everyone
For all my Verizon/Toro buddies out there in pain from a lack of a white housing... lookie lookie
Tada! It's painted with automotive paint from a local body shop. My friend's the manager so he helped me out a bit with this one, although I had to do all the prep work (dis/assembly, sanding, sticker application, etc.). It is painted with the Pearl White paint found on the Lexus IS350 and various pearl white toyota models. All the paint used are bumper spec (in other words, a flex additive was added to allow some flexibility in the paint, as opposed to something used to paint metal body panels), and everything was sealed in with a layer of clear coat.
The battery door isn't done yet, but should be done tomorrow. Shall update appropriately as time allows.
Edit: I'll try to get better pics when the sun comes out (if ever...). These indoor/gloomy pics don't do it justice at all!
Edit 2: All done, check it out! That's a chrome Samsung logo that's sealed in with the clear coat btw
The last pic is trying to demonstrate the pearlescent effect btw
How much?
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How much?
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How much? Like u want to buy the phone? Or how much for all the materials? How much time did it take?
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My apologies. For the materials
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My apologies. For the materials
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It's probably about $30 worth of materials... and I mean JUST materials.
If you want to do this on your own, you will need some VERY fine grit sand paper, disassembly tools, VERY good quality paint with clear coat, the Sammy sticker (from Germany), a paint booth with automotive grade oven, spray gun, a certified automotive painter, and way too much time on your hands.
The painting process used is what auto body shops refer to as "3-stage" paint. This is basically pearlescent paint, which requires multiple methods to acquire the "chameleon" effect. How you do that is beyond me, but the shop did a damn good job of it.
As for pics, I've updated the OP with the completed phone. It is niiiiiiiiiiice :victory:
And a lot of free time
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Matte white would have been sexy as hell....phone still looks good with the pearl white.
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And a lot of free time
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Amen to that one. I probably would only do this again if I'm feelin' frisky with my cellular (don't act like you don't understand what I'm saying )
707: I might be able to get a "frosted" finish instead of the high gloss like this one next time around, but I would imagine the matte finishes would attract the dye from jean pockets way too easily. Wish I could've taken nicer pics to demonstrate the nice pearl effect though.
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Amen to that one. I probably would only do this again if I'm feelin' frisky with my cellular (don't act like you don't understand what I'm saying )
707: I might be able to get a "frosted" finish instead of the high gloss like this one next time around, but I would imagine the matte finishes would attract the dye from jean pockets way too easily. Wish I could've taken nicer pics to demonstrate the nice pearl effect though.
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Yeah, I didn't really think about the whole jeans thing. Maybe a matte black, that would be cool as I well, maybe the next time have a lot of free time I'll try something like this.
The pictures aren't that bad, I do like the way yours turned out, but one thing that bothers me is the chrome Samsung logo on the back, it catches my eye and it looks good, but it sorta looks like it just makes the phone look bulkier and heavier.
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Yeah, I didn't really think about the whole jeans thing. Maybe a matte black, that would be cool as I well, maybe the next time have a lot of free time I'll try something like this.
The pictures aren't that bad, I do like the way yours turned out, but one thing that bothers me is the chrome Samsung logo on the back, it catches my eye and it looks good, but it sorta looks like it just makes the phone look bulkier and heavier.
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I actually wanted a smaller Samsung logo, but that was the smallest I could find on eBay (there's only one dude who sells them, he's from Germany). Either way, I just really liked the way it was sealed by the clear coat so smoothly.
BTW, all the original logos (Verizon, Samsung, 4GLTE) that were embossed on the original cover no longer show. There isn't even a hint of a bump where they used to be
Looks kind of cool, but I wonder how long it will hold up. I would think that it would chip really easily. Either way thumbs up for having the nads to do something you like.
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Looks kind of cool, but I wonder how long it will hold up. I would think that it would chip really easily. Either way thumbs up for having the nads to do something you like.
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Guess I'll never know. I actually sold this phone to another Nexus user (he had his phone "stolen" from him, but I'll leave it at that for his privacy concerns). I felt kinda sad to let this go, because he didn't seem to to realize how special (at least to me) this particular Gnex was. Wasn't even aware that there is no such thing as a white Verizon Gnex except customs.
Oh well, it's gone now and I have some money to bring the gf to Vegas :victory:
Since I've started using my tablet, it's become an integral part of my life. I find myself wanting to keep it attached to me somehow at all times which led me to consider looking for (for lack of a better word) a man purse for holding tablets.
Here are some I've come across that I like so far. What are your thoughts?
http://www.amazon.com/SOLO-Collecti...F8&qid=1384721788&sr=8-2&keywords=tablet+bags
http://www.amazon.com/Protec-Sling-...8&qid=1384721858&sr=8-17&keywords=tablet+bags
this one is a bit bigger than I'd like, but I'd share it with you all anyways.
http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Edge-M...8&qid=1384721808&sr=8-14&keywords=tablet+bags
here is another one I just found. A reviewer said that it's not good for a tablet, but I'm wondering if it's because it wouldn't fit because it looks like it could hold the note 10.1 2014.
http://www.amazon.com/Otium-Genuine...entory/dp/B00A6FZ91Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GBJYWAI?vs=1
I liked this one but I'm not sure about that gold zipper
This one is cool too
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002STX2ZG/ref=pd_aw_sbs_2?pi=SS115
Similar to above but made by amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DUGZFA6?vs=1
Maxpedition makes awesome man-purses, even if they generally aren't made specifically for tablets.
I ordered this one 1.5 weeks ago. Hasn't arrived yet, but I loved their case for Transformer Prime.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00F544XC2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
best men bag
arcadiua said:
I ordered this one 1.5 weeks ago. Hasn't arrived yet, but I loved their case for Transformer Prime.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00F544XC2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Here is the best men bag you can ever buy. It fits perfect in the back pocket. Many other inside compartments for wallet, knife, keys, mp3 player, charger, etc. Excellent quality. Very light. I Have been using it for a year now.i used to carry my old note 10.1. Can't beat the price for all these options either. Many carry options,on shoulder,over the body like messenger, on hand. Trust me. Buy it, you will Thank me later)
here is the link
http://m.target.com/p/swissgear-vertical-travel-bag-black-grey/-/A-11149392#prev-image
A video of the Swissgear bag previously mentioned that shows the numerous pockets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qpXI9drt60
It's not a purse, it's European!
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It's not a purse, it's European!
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LOL!
I got a Dr Seuss kids backpack. If you have enough tattoos and piercings, you can probably get away with rocking that.
http://www.ebags.com/product/everest/cotton-canvas-messenger-bag/207664?productid=10119296
Got this one cheap. Works well, not too flashy and carries tons of stuff!
LOL I would never use a man purse (or a European please tote my balls bag) but of all the ones i have seen on this post ....
This is the only one looks somewhat ok to use if you still keep your balls in your pants...
http://www.amazon.com/SOLO-Collecti...F8&qid=1384721788&sr=8-2&keywords=tablet+bags
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LOL I would never use a man purse (or a European please tote my balls bag) but of all the ones i have seen on this post ....
This is the only one looks somewhat ok to use if you still keep your balls in your pants...
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Lol yea. I've been looking at that one. I'm wondering if the pocket on teh strap will hold my note 2 while it's in its wallet/case thing. In it's case its 6 in long, just shy of 3.5 inches wide and about an inch thick.
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Lol yea. I've been looking at that one. I'm wondering if the pocket on teh strap will hold my note 2 while it's in its wallet/case thing. In it's case its 6 in long, just shy of 3.5 inches wide and about an inch thick.
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I just picked up a maxpedition lunada -http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jzXSbL_m3lw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DjzXSbL_m3lw
Got one of these dirt cheap from my local store, $25 nzd, which isn't even worth smoking.
http://m.ebags.com/product/stm-bags/scout-2-for-ipad/232444
Very happy with it, was basically on clearance because it's discontinued.
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A surplus military map case will work well. I have an UZI branded map case that I got in the 80's. It is the perfect size for a tablet, has three compartments as well as space for pens and a few other things. It is a bit more manly than a murse.
l really like Crumpler stuff...
http://www.crumpler.eu/index.cfm?seite=tablets-ipad&sprache=EN
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Filson
I think a Filson Field Bag is probably as manly as you can get (my grandfather always used their gun cases) they come in great waterproof and wool materials, and are US made. Cost a bit, but then we have rather expensive tablets don't we.