hello, i was just looking into the smartwatch 3 and i think the steel one looks great. the black one however, is right now almost half the price (net quite but not too far off) and i was thinking, could i get the black one then at a later date but the nice steel strap and holder for it?
i mean as much as i like how it looks in steel i dont think its worth all that much extra but im hesitant to get the black rubbery strap as in the past my skin hasnt always loved that kind of watch straps.
(also sorry if ive put this in the wrong place, wasnt sure if here or accessories)
Yeah the bands are interchangeable, not that Sony has bothered to make strap available to buy yet...........................
ah thats what i hoped. one now ordered. yey, thanks and fingers crossed sony decide to make it available at a sensible price for a strap.
same here waiting for accessories especially for the black steel band
Sony announced the availability of the new straps in spring !
http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-smartwatch-3-stainless-steel-strap-launching-worldwide-week
well thats good news, yey. not like my watch has actually shown up. curse you amazon.
I'm a bit miffed that I had to buy the Smartwatch 3 twice. (I got the black rubber on launch thinking I could just buy the metal strap.) Just like the Smartwatch 2 it looks like you will never be able to. My metal Smartwatch 3 arrived this morning but its been a costly exercise being an early adopter. It works out ill have lost £80 once I've sold the black rubber one. Id have kept them both and used the black for running and the metal for best but you cant pair both at once which is a real shame.
Waiting for the official lime sports strap!
It still works out way cheaper than buying a Tag I suppose lol!!
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I'm a bit miffed that I had to buy the Smartwatch 3 twice. (I got the black rubber on launch thinking I could just buy the metal strap.) Just like the Smartwatch 2 it looks like you will never be able to. My metal Smartwatch 3 arrived this morning but its been a costly exercise being an early adopter. It works out ill have lost £80 once I've sold the black rubber one. Id have kept them both and used the black for running and the metal for best but you cant pair both at once which is a real shame.
Waiting for the official lime sports strap!
It still works out way cheaper than buying a Tag I suppose lol!!
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How adjustable is the band? What's the smallest adjustment that can be made?
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How adjustable is the band? What's the smallest adjustment that can be made?
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Well the watch was already the perfect fit for my large wrists. You can take 8 links out so it can even go on a youngsters wrist.
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Well the watch was already the perfect fit for my large wrists. You can take 8 links out so it can even go on a youngsters wrist.
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Does the watch come with a tool to adjust the band and/or instructions on how to adjust it?
I haven't looked for one or even looked at the instructions as it was a perfect fit. I'll check the box in the morning and post on here my findings.
Hi. Just checked the box. You get 2 extra links and a USB charger cable. No tools for changing the links I'm afraid.
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oooh pretty
OMG I cannot wait until I can get a steel strap, come on Sony give us a more concrete date than "spring" fer chrissakes!
And an angled USB!? (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻
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And an angled USB!? (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻
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The USB port is a joke and i don't see the dust cover lasting long.
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The USB port is a joke and i don't see the dust cover lasting long.
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Ikr! I hope they make a black metal band too. I liked the one for the sw2
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The USB port is a joke and i don't see the dust cover lasting long.
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I find it pretty robust, and if it breaks warranty or insurance. Also I think the convenience of being able to charge wit a conventional cable outweighs any potential port breakage issues
just ordered these for using with it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261585900510
why they didnt give you an angled micro usb connector i have no idea.
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I find it pretty robust, and if it breaks warranty or insurance. Also I think the convenience of being able to charge wit a conventional cable outweighs any potential port breakage issues
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I have no problem with the USB port albeit it's in an awkward spot, but it is the rubber dust cover that I think will not last too long, but time will tell
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My Breffo SpiderPodium arrived today. For those who don't know, it's a flexible 8-legged (hence the name) phone holder which I intended for use in the car. You can pick them up on Amazon or eBay for about £8 for the white or £12 for the black.
I wanted one for use in the car, and since I have a silicone skin for my SGS2 I knew a "proper" fitted mount wouldn't work.
I have to say, I'm quite impressed. It was very easy to bend the legs in such a way that they'd catch on the vent fins, and when the phone's in it's held pretty securely - there's no noticeable wobble or rattle, and I never feel worried that it will come loose. Most importantly it's nice and easy to get the phone in and out - I was worried that I'd have to wrap and unwrap the legs each and every time. Luckily with the leg configuration I've made it's easy enough to pop it in and out without disturbing them.
I think I'm going to pick up another one for use in the office and out and about . . . this one is definitely staying in the car!
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Looks nice but strange! Would out of place in most cars though!
Yeah, it's unusual, but I think it has a certain charm
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My Breffo SpiderPodium arrived today. For those who don't know, it's a flexible 8-legged (hence the name) phone holder which I intended for use in the car. You can pick them up on Amazon or eBay for about £8 for the white or £12 for the black.
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Which seller did you use for the Black? Can only see whites on Amazon or eBay.
I got mine from magic-toast-direct, but he seems to be out of stock
You can buy from Breffo themselves at http://www.breffo.com/buy.html (£17.74 including shipping)
Alternatively there's this seller or this seller selling black ones on eBay for £15.95 (search for spider podium with a space rather than all one word).
Can also find clickshop at £13.95, never used them before but a reasonable price . . . .
Ended up ordering the one from Amazon but for delivery to home, a mate did it at the same time but had it sent to work. Turned out it was the black version for him.
Bargain for £8.95
I've got this black one from Amazon for £8.95 and I am amazed with it - such a great idea! Its so easy to mold to any shape for any use you desire, its amazingly grippy and looks very cool - like some organic Giger-esque addition to your phone
For a black one, that's a steal!
A mate suggested getting a white one and seeing how well it would take paint or markers . . .
Wanted one too badly and ordered a white one, I know black will look better, but white will do fine! Might provide a nice contrast ;D
I stupidly bought it off eBay in the heat of the moment, ended up paying £13 D:
It looks like it'll be useful though
Here's mine (no photo with phone in as I was using the phone as the camera)
Spiderpodium by artesea, on Flickr
can any users tell me whether this is suitable for use as a tripod too?
I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be - it's rigid enough to not bend out of shape when the phone's held in it.
It is! Its actually one of the reasons I've bought one - easy to hook up on almost anything by adjusting the phone/surface arm distribution & shape
Is surfase of this holder soft like rubber or something? Will it scratch unprotected phone? Thanks for answers!
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Its fairly thick grippy rubber shell. I don't think it could scratch the phone, because its not hard and it lacks any kind of sharp edges.
It's soft-touch rubber, I can't see how it would scratch anything. Feels very similar to the back of the Desire if you ever held one.
Is it fixed well enough to the ventilation not to fall when I drive on a bumpy road ? That's my main question about this kind of product :/
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Not really fixed well to the ventilation, more wedged through the gaps and gripped on to the dash. Had no problems driving from Lincoln to London and if you've seen the road around here we've not had any repairs since the bad winter.
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Mine is well solid - two of the top legs have got their "feet" (about 1cm) bent back almost 180 degrees to form two hooks - I pushed them through the vents past the vent edges, then pulled them back so they're hooked on. It'd be pretty firm with that, but then two of the bottom legs serve to push it up slightly.
If you're driving a jeep properly offroad then you *might* have a problem, but just for potholes and bumpy roads I'd be amazed if it came loose.
Found this thread last week while figuring out what sort of a stand to get. I basically wanted something versatile that I could use mainly to take HDR pictures [requires either a VERY steady hand, or a stand of some description]. I got mine last week and took a bunch of photos over the weekend.
Aside from the awkwardness of bending it into shape at the beginning, it works well enough for my amateur-ish purposes. Recommended if you can pick it up cheaply and just want something to mess around with.
EDIT; I am placing all of the pics I've posted in this thread below and removing them from later posts. This needed cleaned up plus it should make it easier for people to get a better idea of how they look when you get more than one and trade out the parts. More colors and pictures in the next few days...
I just got one of these and so far I have to say that I am impressed. The plugs that fit the earphone jack and the hdmi/micro usb ports fit remarkably well. I think that I would like it more if the colored plastic piece were a little less slippery. But it is the 'rubberized' plastic so it isn't that bad.
Another EDIT; After owning this for a few months I have to say that the plastic hasn't turned out to be that slippery at all. Just about right for staying on the dash (ish) and getting it in and out of my pocket. And I've decided it is more of a 9/10 to me. And for 10 to 12 bucks shipped, what's not to like.
Thanks garrett_tx for this Amazon link.
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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=mesh+atrix+case&x=0&y=0
found them on amazon if anyone would prefer them.
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I have this case as well--white under with black gray outside--and love it. I've had it bout 2 weeks now and it's holding up quite nicely. =)
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(Thanks to my Wife for holding the phones for me.)
Awesome, thanks for the review. I was just looking at this case maybe like 2 days ago.
Could you answer a couple of questions? -
- how good is it in protecting the phone if i drop it for example?
- how much thicker does it make the phone look?
- is it possible that the part of the case which "clips on" on the front of the phone can leave scratches?
- does it come with a screen protector?
THANKS!
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Could you answer a couple of questions?
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- how good is it in protecting the phone if i drop it for example?
Not sure. Haven't dropped it yet. But as you can see it is a two piece case.
The corners are doubled up with both the plastic and silicone. So I expect the case to take the hit, and not the phone.
- how much thicker does it make the phone look?
Not much.
- is it possible that the part of the case which "clips on" on the front of the phone can leave scratches?
The silicone is between the outer case and the phone, so not a problem.
- does it come with a screen protector?
Nope.
On a side note. I am ordering another one, maybe two. I like the fact that the pieces can be mixed and matched.
Also, It is a little more difficult to use with the docks because of the flap, but not impossible.
Hope that helps.
looks like a good case and there are many cool colors combinations...
i might take one of these.
thanks!
Great review, thanks a lot. And for 2 bucks I will definitely have to try it.
Interesting. Does the silicone case feel good without the hard part?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=mesh+atrix+case&x=0&y=0
found them on amazon if anyone would prefer them.
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Interesting. Does the silicone case feel good without the hard part?
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I removed the hard part and messed with it a little. I guess it feels ok. Without the molded plastic the silicon part is pretty loose. The sides are extra loose. The ends seem ok at best. I don't think that it would just fall off or anything while holding it. But going in and out of a pocket might be a drag.
thanks I think I will buy one on amazon, price seems more interesting
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thanks I think I will buy one on amazon, price seems more interesting
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Yeah, the price looks good there too. I don't have Amazon Prime so the shipping would add 3 bucks to the total. Makes it around a dollar more than the ebay price for me. Another example of why I really need to kick Netflix and get Prime...
only certain items get "prime" status, on the case i would have to pay the 3 dollars even though i have prime
just depends on the seller on amazon
I've got this case since 4days.
Good quality/price, the silicone alone feet not so good but with the hard part it's ok.
I have this case as well--white under with black gray outside--and love it. I've had it bout 2 weeks now and it's holding up quite nicely. =)
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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=mesh+atrix+case&x=0&y=0
found them on amazon if anyone would prefer them.
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Forget a case, I'm gonna get some tricked out speakers for my huffy at the bottom of the page!
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just got this case ordered today cant wait to get it it looks nice
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just got this case ordered today cant wait to get it it looks nice
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You'll like it unless you are docking the phone constantly. It will dock, just not very well. I don't dock mine much so it isn't an issue. I ended up getting the black/red and the red/black cases. Now I can mix and match, and have a totally red or black case or leave them as they are. I really dig it all red or all black tho.
so this case can be use with the HD dock too?
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so this case can be use with the HD dock too?
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Well sort of... You have to hold the rubber thingy that covers the mini usb and hdmi sockets. And once you get it in the dock the fit isn't that great. Loose and wobbly, but functional. Other than that it's a great case.
I do love this case alot i have the all black one
I got an outterbox... was actually disappointed in it. I dropped my phone from about 5 feet, bobbled it till it dropped, and it ended up landing on the top side. I picked it up and saw no physical damage, but the digitizer was not responding toward the top. The notification still works, but just underneath it to about a half inch below all the way across doesn't work. Screw you outterbox!
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I was looking for a bag to bring with me the tab, you can help me in choosing? thanks
One option is this:
http://www.amazon.com/STM-Bags-Scout-iPad-Black/dp/B004G8TY18/ref=pd_cp_e_1
66 views and no response, I guess you're not using a bag to take you behind the tab
That's the bag I had wanted, but $51 is more than I'd like to spend.
I ended up settling on this:
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-VNA-216-16-Inch-Attache/dp/B0034UCMJA/ref=dp_cp_ob_a_title_2
The Tab 10.1 (with Samsung slip-case) fits perfectly into the front pocket and I still have enough room for two Softcover binders (I'm a student) and any accessories in the main compartment.
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That's the bag I had wanted, but $51 is more than I'd like to spend.
I ended up settling on this:
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-VNA-216-16-Inch-Attache/dp/B0034UCMJA/ref=dp_cp_ob_a_title_2
The Tab 10.1 (with Samsung slip-case) fits perfectly into the front pocket and I still have enough room for two Softcover binders (I'm a student) and any accessories in the main compartment.
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I'm looking for a handbag for everyday use, it is not too bulky but at the same time allow me to bring the tab safe.
With the current exchange rate euro / dollar a bag that costs about 36 euros I indicated to add the shipping.
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~28€ (shipping included to ITA)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laptop-Tabl...?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Briefcases&hash=item45f8fd178b
I've found a couple that look ok.
The Brenthaven Switch and the Booq Boa Push.
They're both designed for the iPad but I would imagine the slight difference in dimensions shouldn't be an issue.
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~28€ (shipping included to ITA)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laptop-Tabl...?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Briefcases&hash=item45f8fd178b
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Thanks for the advice but not the kind that I'm looking for, is too "formal", try something less "busy"
I am sorry for my English
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I've found a couple that look ok.
The Brenthaven Switch and the Booq Boa Push.
They're both designed for the iPad but I would imagine the slight difference in dimensions shouldn't be an issue.
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The Brenthaven Switch approaches to the model I have in mind, perhaps it is too small on the front (I speak of the pocket)
Thank's
I bike with my 10.1 all the time; I just use a Patagonia Half Mass (http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/half-mass-messenger-bag?p=48315-0-252) which has a little laptop sleeve inside. Not specifically designed for tablets, but it does the job. They have a smaller version, Mini Mass, that may fit a tablet more snugly: http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/minimass-shoulder-bag?p=48266-0-425
I bought one on eBay - I'm really happy with it.
Item 160640579571 (I can't post links as I'm a new member).
James.
I'm also looking for a bag for my Tab but more of the backpack style. I work outdoors so it would need to be able to hold my tab securely in its own compartment, my lunch box/bag, extra clothes, and safety gear. Has to be large, 25-30 liter capacity should do. But what I'm really looking for is for it to have a dedicated secure pocket to house my tab. I've come across the Thule Crossover bags which look like what I need. A lil steap in price so i Just want to weigh my options before I make any purchases. Let me know if you've come across anything like what I'm looking for. Thanks.
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Hey Guys,
For what its worth I currently use a padded slip from Swiss Gear that I got at Walmart for around $14.99 which fits the tab great. It has a front zipper for cleaning cloth, headphones, etc.
Below is picture of it (one on the bottom). Sitting on top of it is an portable harddrive case I bough recently for the humor factor as its a mini-me of the case for the tab:
I use a crumpler style bag to lug my android tablets.
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You ever see the STM bags? They look pretty sleek. Reminds me of Tumi
I got a messenger bag for my laptop awhile ago from this site if thats the style that you want with the strap.
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/laptop
Although they have specific ones for tablets there too.
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You ever see the STM bags? They look pretty sleek. Reminds me of Tumi
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Hey guys, a little OT but I'm glad this thread came up because I have no idea where to post this question.I have a canvas bag from Gap that looks like this that I absolutely love to carry my stuff around in. However, it's just regular canvas with hardly any protection at all. Currently I have my Tab in a PyroSkins Clip Case but that's it.
I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to permanently incorporate a protective sleeve into the bag so that it would be the same as messenger bags with built in laptop/tablet sleeves. So you open it up and see attached to the back wall something like this (or something as delicious as this find on Etsy).
I don't have enough money to buy a new bag but i could see this being a cheap workaround. Plus I love the bag I use already. Thanks!
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Hey guys, a little OT but I'm glad this thread came up because I have no idea where to post this question.I have a canvas bag from Gap that looks like this that I absolutely love to carry my stuff around in. However, it's just regular canvas with hardly any protection at all. Currently I have my Tab in a PyroSkins Clip Case but that's it.
I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to permanently incorporate a protective sleeve into the bag so that it would be the same as messenger bags with built in laptop/tablet sleeves. So you open it up and see attached to the back wall something like this (or something as delicious as this find on Etsy).
I don't have enough money to buy a new bag but i could see this being a cheap workaround. Plus I love the bag I use already. Thanks!
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I carry my tab in a similar "man bag" from H&M along with other stuff (its not gay cause Indiana Jones had one) and the tab is in a belkin case nothing special.
Hope I didn't offend anyone.
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I carry my tab in a similar "man bag" from H&M along with other stuff (its not gay cause Indiana Jones had one) and the tab is in a belkin case nothing special.
Hope I didn't offend anyone.
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Indiana Jones wore a "satchel" bro. so you're good bro. you have the "new age" satchel.
Satchell, manbag, murse whatever you call it, I rock it with style and class. *ego inflating*
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Looking at the design of the sw3,how tough would it be to 3d print a case for the sw3 with cut outs for standard pinned watch straps? I have 0 design chops but the band itself is just a single piece of silicon /plastic, so someone should like, totally get on that, man.
I was also thinking about this and would be very interested in anything anyone can come up with!
Nothing yet?
Hi guys! I have good news. I asked a friend of mine to make a holder for the watch. The question is that he needs a 3D model of the watch in order to work his magic. hehehe
So, anyone?
That's an excellent idea !
I could do with a watch model as well.....
Wanting to have a bike mount that the watch clips into. Have had a quick look for blueprints but found nothing yet. I wonder if Sony would have something they could give us....
So one of us just has to master cad and we're in business. Cool.
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So one of us just has to master cad and we're in business. Cool.
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I could do it. I'm an engineer, and work in cad all day long. Problem is, i don't have a watch yet. Going to ask for one for Christmas. Crossing my fingers.
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I could do it. I'm an engineer, and work in cad all day long. Problem is, i don't have a watch yet. Going to ask for one for Christmas. Crossing my fingers.
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Man I hope Santa brings you one. I'd be willing to pay for an adapter!
What would be a smart workaround for the rubber/metal usb cover to easily snap it onto a holder..
Guess what Santa brought me
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Guess what Santa brought me
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NO WAY ?!
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Guess what Santa brought me
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Sorry, was there a picture that I'm not seeing? nevermind, misunderstood that you had an adapter.
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from http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sony-smartwatch-3-gets-fashionable-stainless-steel-strap-1481989
Boom.
What a time to be alive!
Ever since the SW3 was revealed, I was hoping someone, somewhere would 3d print a holder for a more classy wrist band. Then, Sony finally unveiled their metal and other holder. Annnnnnnd... now I'm still hoping someone would make something a little ..."sexier" looking.
I have a 3d printer and some CAD chops and am planning on design a band and maybe a bike mount. I can make it available on shapeways once it's finished. If you all could share in more detail what features you are looking for, that would be helpful
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I have a 3d printer and some CAD chops and am planning on design a band and maybe a bike mount. I can make it available on shapeways once it's finished. If you all could share in more detail what features you are looking for, that would be helpful
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Well, i was hoping for something a little more ...sleek than the plastic looking plastic holder Sony is offering.
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Well, i was hoping for something a little more ...sleek than the plastic looking plastic holder Sony is offering.
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I think you may not find what you want with a 3d printer since all the ones people use at home make plastic (and therefore plastic looking) parts and shapeways can't print metal with interlocking parts. I suppose with the right design, it could be printed in pieces and assembled afterward. Even then, though, I fear it won't look nearly as sleek as the metal band Sony is coming out with, unless printed in Platinum, but they charge $100 handling fee for that
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That's great. One feature I wish the band had is to have a little "lip" or raised area around the screen bezel to protect the screen when I lay the watch face down. I'd also love something that's more lint resistant... as my black rubber watch band is a lint magnet . I like black, brown, tan colors. It'd be neat if some cool textures could be printed on the band... or even a design like a cat, guitar, drumset, etc... (I'm a musician and cat lover). If you do end up developing a custom band.. please share your results. :thumbup:
So this is the ideal case that I can find for the P9 - it doesn't cover up the Leica camera branding, which if I'm honest, is important to me. Plus it's leather, supposedly real leather.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/16209523...49&var=461055737790&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
But at $62 Australian - it's just a bit too expensive I think.
I just love the fact that the Leica branding is visible though, brown leather with black camera bar with Leica on it... so nice!! Interested if other people have seen similar cases or if people think I'm being to vain!
Anyways I think I love it!
edit: I just remembered when I purchased my Huawei P9 i recieved a $50 voucher for use on ebay!! I think I just found out what I am going to use it on! Happy days!!!
The pictures in this item description are identical - the price is not I'm thinking about buying from Aliexpress. Just a tip for you before you part with way too much for the same cover
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32693448405.html#autostay
Yeah I think you are correct! AliExpress is cheaper, I couldn't find that one on there though. Good to know we have options!
bunnybash said:
Yeah I think you are correct! AliExpress is cheaper, I couldn't find that one on there though. Good to know we have options!
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Try this
Milamber said:
Try this
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Great find!!! damn it I paid too much!!
bunnybash said:
Great find!!! damn it I paid too much!!
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I just bought the navy blue leather for $25.40 AUD
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Ordered the brown, but from the first link, so I paid too much Anyways the case looks amazing and I'm excited for it to finally arrive!
About USD 15
http://orzly.com/orzly-flexicase-for-huawei-p9-clear.html
darthkir said:
About USD 15
http://orzly.com/orzly-flexicase-for-huawei-p9-clear.html
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I've found that clear case's go yellow around the edges over time, giving a bacterial smear impression.
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About USD 15
http://orzly.com/orzly-flexicase-for-huawei-p9-clear.html
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bloody out of stock...lol
Got mine today.
Sorry to say but imo It's NOT worth $62AUD. It is nice, and does smell like leather, the cutouts for fingerprint reader and cameras are decent. But it does add some rather large bulk to the phone, and when handling the phone you got the weird sensation that the phone itself "swims" around in the case (this is rather minor though, it's not like the phone can't stay put inside the cover).
Semi satisfied.
Oooooh hmmmmmmmm now I'm half way to sad. It looks so slim and sleek in the pictures. Sigh
Positives though;
The feel of the cover is great, I do believe it's some form of actual leather. And like you, I do too care for the Leica logo, the cover smartly does not obscure this part
The top of the phone is covered too, which is actually rather rare in these types of covers to my knowledge (I have 5 different snap-on covers like these, and they all just cover the back and sides).
The vol./power buttons are covered, but the action is nice - very responsive and easy to click. And it'll be easy to do small cuts with a scalpel or something, should you get tired of the covered buttons.
Hope it cheered you up somewhat
I got my cover today! It looks like an official Huawei cover from all the packaging. It fits great for me. I am not sure of the brown color but think I might try to get it a little darker. It's leather alright, I'm planning to test some acetone and oil to get it darker.
I love the extra size, I am team with very long fingers so it makes it easier for me to grip and use!
bunnybash said:
I got my cover today! It looks like an official Huawei cover from all the packaging. It fits great for me. I am not sure of the brown color but think I might try to get it a little darker. It's leather alright, I'm planning to test some acetone and oil to get it darker.
I love the extra size, I am team with very long fingers so it makes it easier for me to grip and use!
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I have the same one and I agree - I am not convinced by the shade of brown they chose. It's not the most appealing, if you know what I mean! Would be interested in hearing if you have any success in changing the colour.
Ok so I'm figuring the process out but basically get a rough cotton cloth and some nail polish remover and rub it till the brown stuff starts to ball up and come off.
The keep rubbing!
Then get some coconut oil and rub it in with a different cloth. Keep applying more and more. The coconut don't come off or leave a residue on your hands or clothes. You can see the areas that I removed more of the original finish on my phone. I'm going to go back and use more acetone (nail polish remover) and oil it up again.
It's way easier to rub with the phone in the case. Just be careful with the acetone!
Anyways I am going to go back and repeat the process but this time knowing that it works. It should come up real nice, you can see the difference between the 2 pics, I'm excited for rougher, darker look to the case. I will update after I've had more time to do this properly, I just tried it in my lunch break today to see if I was crazy or if this method would work.
Interesting "case mod", wonder if I could do something similar to my black version (rough it up so to speak).
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About USD 15
http://orzly.com/orzly-flexicase-for-huawei-p9-clear.html
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I purchased this case from eBay for £3.99 - and its not as nice as the pictures. It's quite thick, and makes the back of your phone seem quite "fat" as it magnify's everything.
I got this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Retro-Vinta...hash=item464fe35a05:m:mw4vYK22VyRZjF8mee2aTUQ
Will wait to see how it feels and looks, if I'm not satisfied I'll probably buy the "replica" . Really like the apple leather case so I hope it looks and feels the same.
Here is the case... I am very pleased with the aging effect from acetone and coconut oil