Homebrew Athena case - Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo Accessories

Ok... It is crappy I know. But I'm very happy with it and while waiting for a reliable belt case from any maker this is saving my life.
I got the bag included with the portable USB floppy disk from Hewlett Packard and the carring belt of a old laptop bag.
I cut a couple of stripes from the carring belt of the laptop bag and sewed them with the sewing machine to the back of the floppy disk bag.
OK I'm not great using the sewing machine but the result is better than expected.
There is plenty of space in the bag to place easily the X7500 into it and I use to carry the second battery. Know I ordered a LG Style-i and as you can see there is place to put the Style-i on top of the X7500 inside the bag.
Some pictures are included.
Again... I know is crappy but it works.

Actually,that looks very good.

looks clean and good, good work! You must be a handy fella :up:

hobs0n said:
looks clean and good, good work! You must be a handy fella :up:
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Thanks... sewing machine is not my best friend but I can deal with it.

mahjong said:
Thanks... sewing machine is not my best friend but I can deal with it.
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Not bad at all. Where do I send my pants to get hemmed? ;-P

ltxda said:
Not bad at all. Where do I send my pants to get hemmed? ;-P
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XDDDD So you know how to use 1000 USD PDA and you are not able to use a crappy sewing machine??? Shame on you...

mahjong said:
XDDDD So you know how to use 1000 USD PDA and you are not able to use a crappy sewing machine??? Shame on you...
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LOL, hell no i don't know how to use a sewing machine.

Sewing machines are for gaylords and Saab owners!
j/k!
I do know how to use a sewing machine.. or I think I do, we did it in scuel (Twisted Sister rocks) but that was 15 years ago >_<

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9$ Dash mount doing the job

Couple this one with a Sprint charger , Clip it to the vent and you are on your way. It can be found at Target and Advance auto parts. Of course you can buy a 119 dollars dash from Seidio if you wish however this one if for simple guys looking for functionality and low price.
Later
Noteictures taken with the mean Sanyo 9000. That is a great phone.
I had one almost identical to that when I had my PPC6700Q, but it had a bendable arm rather than a vent mount.. needless to say, my car rides a little rough thanks to lowered suspension and the bendable arm broke, dropping my nearly new PPC6700Q on the shift knob, which happened to be made of solid aluminum.
Glad yours is working out for you, though
Thanks Mak, so far so good man. That thing has a good grip on the Mogul,it ain't going nowhere unless I flip that biatch again,but then I didn't flip any since I stopped drinking 5 years ago.lol
nice, so this is just the regular dash mount? just wonderin, will the mogul fit snuggly or will i have to stuff other things to make it fit?
hey Total:
This is a good unit man, you do not have to add anything . Just take it out of the box, install te clips and get the side arms to open up to hug the mogul tight since they are adjustable. No vibrations. Give it a shot.
good to hear. maybe i'll stop by my local target sometime this week. thanks!
is "Stype" the brand? also what department did you find it in at target?
"typeS" is indeed the brand. The unit was with other car accessories like wipers,cleaning supplies and others. I hope you find it becasue this thing does what's needed. A friend has one slightly different, little ticker and take a bit more space. I elected this silver one coz it is slim and looks kool also the bottom arms that holds the Mogul foldes up. Good luck
Picked 2 up today from Target for 5 bucks each. They were on clearance and it does it's job well. Thanks for the find.
Good move Will, I am glad to hear man.
I went to my local Target and picked up 3 of them for $8 bucks. Mogul fits well....
thanks for the find.
You guys are making a kill. Good job.
hbenz2008 said:
Couple this one with a Sprint charger , Clip it to the vent and you are on your way. It can be found at Target and Advance auto parts...
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So, I think I found it at Advance Auto Parts
Does that look right?
The brand is right but the look is different, the back of it looks little fat . That doesn't mean it won't work. Are you planning on ordering it online or picking it up?
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The brand is right but the look is different, the back of it looks little fat . That doesn't mean it won't work. Are you planning on ordering it online or picking it up?
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I think I'll pick it up to make sure it fits. I'll have to drive across town, but weekends are for this sort of thing, right?
Thanks.
-Jason
Good idea man, hit Target if there is any around where you live. Good luck .
for those who were able to pick up this unit, could you please provide any feedback? thanks.
What those of us that have the extended battery?
bah, both target and the advance by house did not have this unit. advance had scosche units and forgot what target had. I will try again since at both store teh items were on "clearance"
Well we don't have a Target and the Advance Autoparts didn't have the OP's item but I found a similar one at Walmart for $8 that also works well. Its the Onyx XT MP3 Player / Phone Holder.
The vent mount one is $5 and I haven't tried it but the goose neck suction cup one was only $8.
Here's a pic.
Here's the manufacturer's link.
http://www.causa.com/store/catalog.asp?item=3127&lang=en&navParent_id=108&category_id=120
Holds tightly and the goose neck is fairly rigid with minimal bounce when braced against the dash. Edit: And the phone charger does fit nicely under the metal bottom segment. The buttons are all accessable even with the bar...
Of course YMMV....

Can a Tilt survive a Motorcycle Accident? Yes it can.

Better than the bike apparently...
I was involved in a Motorcycle accident this afternoon. A Kia Sportage decided she wanted to take a left into incoming traffic even though I had the right of way.
Luckily I escaped with only a sprained wrist and some scratches on my arm (miraculously, as I flew off the bike and rolled several times). My bike was not so lucky. I don't know if it's totalled... but it isn't drivable.
My Tilt flew probably another 30 feet inside it's Seido Rubberized Case and Holster.
It appears to be virtually unscathed. The case and holster has a few small scratches on it. But until I do further testing it appears the phone is good!
I highly recommend the Seido Case if you plan on getting into any motorcycle accidents!
You're lucky that the sprained wrist is all you managed to get in your fall. Good that your Tilt is a-ok but if I had a bike accident it would be the last thing I'd be worried about! Were you wearing leathers or similar? What kind of bike were you on?
I'm a few months away from buying from a '08 Ninja 250 or an '08 KLR 650, depending on my budget. I'm a little reluctant because riding is inherently dangerous, but ah, so enjoyable, not to mention that my 11MPG truck + 120 mile commute daily = i die a little at the pump. daily.
Crash!
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. . . I highly recommend the Seido Case if you plan on getting into any motorcycle accidents!
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Certainly don't plan on it, but good to know about the durability of said items. Hope your body durability is equal. I had a similar accident once (going 70 mph when someone turned left across my path, skidded 127 feet before I hit him) - felt reasonably OK the first day, but was sore as hell after 2 days! So, my advice - get lots of rest, take lots of NSAIDS.
glad to hear you're OK; it must be a real nice case!
I am glad to know that youare OK. I got rid of my bike about two years ago after t-bone'n a soccer mom. Be careful out there and get some rest.
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glad to hear you're OK; it must be a real nice case!
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I also am glad you are ok with no major injuries.
When I read your post, I had flashbacks to 1976...when I had a car turn in front of me. I also flew, did flips in the air and the only reason I was OK was that I landed on someone's front lawn. I didn't have a helmut on and my Honda was totaled.
The next several days will be more difficult than today. Take care of yourself and rest. You are going to be sore--very sore.
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I also am glad you are ok with no major injuries.
When I read your post, I had flashbacks to 1976...when I had a car turn in front of me. I also flew, did flips in the air and the only reason I was OK was that I landed on someone's front lawn. I didn't have a helmut on and my Honda was totaled.
The next several days will be more difficult than today. Take care of yourself and rest. You are going to be sore--very sore.
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Yeah. Thanks all for the support.
I was just in jeans and a t-shirt. so all the more miraculous how unscathed I am. At this point I'm waiting for insurance to investigate evertyhing and hoping the estimate doesn't come back "totaled" as that won't be enough to replace the bike.
Let me testify that a Tilt can survive a keg stand too ;-)
bengalih said:
Yeah. Thanks all for the support.
I was just in jeans and a t-shirt. so all the more miraculous how unscathed I am. At this point I'm waiting for insurance to investigate evertyhing and hoping the estimate doesn't come back "totaled" as that won't be enough to replace the bike.
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Screw the MC. I got rid of mine a while back. People cant drive anymore. They dont care if your on a MC or not. They dont even look anymore. I had a MC wreck and was lucky with minor injuries but I was sore as hell for at least a week. Once the adrenaline wears off, the pain creeps in. I highly suggest lots of Advil or Excedrin. Take the insurance $ and get a big as hell truck. That way, tho other vehicles reap the pain and not you.
Seriously, keep moving so the pain won't creep in too bad. If not, things will just hurt more.
Yeah, I refuse to drive my bike to/from work simply because I know i'll get hit... friggin people expect a bike to fly or something and they try to move right into you... even when you leave it at 4,000 rpm's and make lots of noise...
P1Tater said:
Screw the MC. I got rid of mine a while back. People cant drive anymore. They dont care if your on a MC or not. They dont even look anymore. I had a MC wreck and was lucky with minor injuries but I was sore as hell for at least a week. Once the adrenaline wears off, the pain creeps in. I highly suggest lots of Advil or Excedrin. Take the insurance $ and get a big as hell truck. That way, tho other vehicles reap the pain and not you.
Seriously, keep moving so the pain won't creep in too bad. If not, things will just hurt more.
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Yeah...I keep giving people too much credit. I'd like a big truck, but it's not too conducive to city living.
Luckily I was at the gym this morning and was stretched out pretty well which probably helped not strain anything else too bad.
If the bike comes back totaled and I just get a check I'm not sure what I will do. My g/f was right behind me on her bike...so she won't have a riding partner if I give it up.
Depending on how long it all takes with the insurance I might not need to make a decision until next summer.
HaHaHa, I bought a (not-so-big) truck after getting rif of my bike. I never bought the wife a bike because she could never get comfortable in traffic when two-up. Chicago is miles better that Baton Rouge though. You are sooo close to the home of Harley and people are just a bit more aware.
Thank god the Tilt is OK!!!!!
lol im just kidding. thank god your ok too lol.
im sure if your tilt wasnt in a case then it wouldnt be ok.
mikeeey said:
Thank god the Tilt is OK!!!!!
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Seriously...My bike has insurance... but they wouldn't cover any personal property that was also damaged in the accident.
Even if the other driver is found to be at fault (which the should be...but we all know how that goes..) I'm sure the rinky dink insurance company they are with isn't going to cover it either.
bengalih said:
Seriously...My bike has insurance... but they wouldn't cover any personal property that was also damaged in the accident.
Even if the other driver is found to be at fault (which the should be...but we all know how that goes..) I'm sure the rinky dink insurance company they are with isn't going to cover it either.
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glad to hear your ok..
however, if your willing to try to get e new phone... someone might lend you a smashed tilt to claim or just tell them you lost it
there is a sky for tilts??..
they can see God's tilt??
because God has a tilt (or a TyTN II) with drivers and not an iPhone.
and we should ask God for the drivers (with a little help of a dead tilt!)((then ressurecting it and Presto!))
Isaygarcia said:
there is a sky for tilts??..
they can see God's tilt??
because God has a tilt (or a TyTN II) with drivers and not an iPhone.
and we should ask God for the drivers (with a little help of a dead tilt!)((then ressurecting it and Presto!))
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LOL, I don't know what he's smoking, but I want some!
Glad to hear that the Seidio rubberized case is such a great case. Even better to hear that you're ok. Get lots of rest Bengalih, you'll need it...
Glad to hear that you are ok, and the tilt.
But one thing I will never understand is why americans are soo fricking brainless when it comes to wearing protection gear???
Here in Sweden we have a law for it, and the insurance cost is much lower if you wear protection gear.
I my self got a Kawa ZZR1400 (ZX14-R) and I wouldn't even dare to drive it without my leather and helmet..
Anyway glad that you are OK, like the rest of them say rest alot.
Emmoth said:
Glad to hear that you are ok, and the tilt.
But one thing I will never understand is why americans are soo fricking brainless when it comes to wearing protection gear???
Here in Sweden we have a law for it, and the insurance cost is much lower if you wear protection gear.
I my self got a Kawa ZZR1400 (ZX14-R) and I wouldn't even dare to drive it without my leather and helmet..
Anyway glad that you are OK, like the rest of them say rest alot.
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Thats true. Bengalih, u have to be insane to not to wear any protection.
I once had a bicycle accident and I had scratches all over my body.
Happy to hear that u r ok and always remember: SAFETY FIRST!

Repairing scratched glass.

Specifically, the screen on my hero. Had to wire 4 houses today and that **** got scratched up in the crawlspaces.
Any ideas on how to fill it?
Try using that Apple polish, I hear it works.
http://www.applesaucepolish.com/
+1 for applesauce
oh, and wiremold
When you're running the amount of cable we run, that adds up. To be alot.
abcdfv said:
When you're running the amount of cable we run, that adds up. To be alot.
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But dude, it's January. Crawlspace? You're dedicated lol.
Toothpaste vigorously applied with a qtip usually works. Make sure it's mint toothpaste, if it's tooth whitening that helps too.
can you report back on the method you use with before and after pics?
I don't have a camera, because i use my phone, but I'll try something this weekend and let you know.
As far as crawlspaces, it's actually quite warm under a house. Hell, I was putting a dish on a roof in 30degree weather yestarday. Roof was wet, cold fingers were cold.
abcdfv said:
I don't have a camera, because i use my phone, but I'll try something this weekend and let you know.
As far as crawlspaces, it's actually quite warm under a house. Hell, I was putting a dish on a roof in 30degree weather yestarday. Roof was wet, cold fingers were cold.
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Ok this is funny. I scratched my phone crawling through a crawlspace on Wednesday!!!! And I was running an extra Dual cable on a DirecTV KAKU upgrade... Tell me how the scratch fix works.. And you know what it is DEFINITELY warmer under a house then on the roof putting up a KAKU dish, or especially an international!!! LOL
I know how that is. I was supposed to up a KAKU and an International a couple weeks ago, but when I rolled up the KAKU was already there, so just had to get the International in. Sadly, it was a SWM setup so had to take it to SLIM and get a 6x8 in.
Speaking of SWM, have you had to do a a SWM 8 expander yet?
If you haven't, try to swap that **** with someone else. They suck.
after you fix it, just get a zagg invisible shield for your screen. they are awesome. i've dropped my phone on rocks and no damage
http://podshop.com/idrops/
It's awesome.
I feel your pain man I work in cable. Applesauce is great. Ive used Brasso on my iPod plenty of times and it works great. You can get Brasso at most stores.
infinityhombre said:
I feel your pain man I work in cable.
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Stop putting splitters every 10 feet jerk. Our signals won't pass through them.
abcdfv said:
Stop putting splitters every 10 feet jerk. Our signals won't pass through them.
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And if they put them every 10 feet, customers finish their basements right over the splitters, then we don't know where they are. Wow the barrels I have to use to bypass those splitters....
I am a contractor not an employee, so I have sold many swm expanders before the employees even heard of them.
The worst is international upgrade on a swm kaku lnb dish. Total rewire. if they have dvr's they get all pissed you have to run 2nd lines....
Where are you working? I am in Mass.
I'm down in central GA.
Also a contractor.
Im making a tutorial to help you and others.
Any update on the guide?
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Im making a tutorial to help you and others.
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Such a great tutorial. Donkey poop on the streets is not widely available here in the States. Some of us can't get all the materials you used.

Piel Frama iMagnum US T-Mobile case now available

This case is expensive but definately the finest out there. For those interested: http://www.pielframa.com/t-mobile-htc-touch-hd2-imagnum-cases.htm
PGMMA said:
This case is expensive but definately the finest out there. For those interested: http://www.pielframa.com/t-mobile-htc-touch-hd2-imagnum-cases.htm
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Awesome. If Vaja doesn't release a version for the USA HD2, I'll have to get this one.
Yuk
No offense but isn't this ridiculously awkward when your phone rings? You hold that thing up to your head with the big leather flap swaying around in the wind like a big third ear hanging off your head?? !?!?!? LOLOLOL ?
i can see an older business dude using this. it looks good for what it is. if you plan on putting the phone in your pocket this would be the wrong case to buy.
KruseLudsMobile said:
No offense but isn't this ridiculously awkward when your phone rings? You hold that thing up to your head with the big leather flap swaying around in the wind like a big third ear hanging off your head?? !?!?!? LOLOLOL ?
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Bluetooth. That's what it's for.
Paten said:
Bluetooth. That's what it's for.
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yes but for people that dont want to look like they are talking to them selves Floppy Third Ear
With the current conversion rates, this case is approx $95 USD and takes 15 days to ship to the US! Ouch!
Although necessary, phone cases are just ugly No matter how stylish they try to make them, your phone will never look as nice as it does without a cover, IMO.
crisisinthecity said:
i can see an older business dude using this. it looks good for what it is. if you plan on putting the phone in your pocket this would be the wrong case to buy.
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I am an older business dude...not a chance...
It would be ok if you used a headset all the time...but dialing would be problematic.
And the case is more than I paid for the phone!!!!!!
fugly
$95 for a floppy third ear? lol...pass.

Nillkin Fresh smart case is the bomb

Recently received my case from ebay, cost a grand total of 8.88 bucks sh included. The flip works great and the phones detects it.
Does not feel flimsy or cheap!
I wrapped the back with cf vinyl that I had laying around (yes i know some debris got stuck under there but it doesn't bother me)
evochuck said:
Recently received my case from ebay, cost a grand total of 8.88 bucks sh included. The flip works great and the phones detects it.
Does not feel flimsy or cheap!
I wrapped the back with cf vinyl that I had laying around (yes i know some debris got stuck under there but it doesn't bother me)
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I has the original from LG... and already ordered some bumper ... got annoyed from having to open it and close it, also whilst playing normal games its just in way. As well was the cause for me throwing the phone on the ground, finger got stuck in the hole.
If it was a phablet, tablet, I would maybe like it. If it was even Amoled that it had some nice options to it as well.
But since there are no real apps for the quick window, no real or good notification, and I got incredibly annoyed by the ever changing clock or aps.
Anyway . Sorry for the rant
PAGOT said:
I has the original from LG... and already ordered some bumper ... got annoyed from having to open it and close it, also whilst playing normal games its just in way. As well was the cause for me throwing the phone on the ground, finger got stuck in the hole.
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Instructions unclear, got finger stuck in hole?
khaytsus said:
Instructions unclear, got finger stuck in hole?
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something like that . Also did I mention now in the place of the hole there is a oily spot on the screen protector?. Once in a pocket and I have to always clean it ...
evochuck said:
Recently received my case from ebay, cost a grand total of 8.88 bucks sh included. The flip works great and the phones detects it.
Does not feel flimsy or cheap!
I wrapped the back with cf vinyl that I had laying around (yes i know some debris got stuck under there but it doesn't bother me)
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Can you link me to the case and the vinyl you used?
GhostSoldier_US said:
Can you link me to the case and the vinyl you used?
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I second this
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GhostSoldier_US said:
Can you link me to the case and the vinyl you used?
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For the case, just search lg g2 nillkin on ebay
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GhostSoldier_US said:
Can you link me to the case and the vinyl you used?
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Sorry for the late delay, case link is here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15119514071...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
(thats the exact one i bought)
As for the CF vinyl, i comes from a generic car wrap vinyl roll form ebay. Such as :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Twill-We...Parts_Accessories&hash=item58aad06aa8&vxp=mtr
I have a bad habit of wrapping my devices when I get bored just grab an xacto knife and a hair dryer and get to work! (does a WHOLE lot better job then precut CF)
evochuck said:
Sorry for the late delay, case link is here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15119514071...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
(thats the exact one i bought)
As for the CF vinyl, i comes from a generic car wrap vinyl roll form ebay. Such as :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Twill-We...Parts_Accessories&hash=item58aad06aa8&vxp=mtr
I have a bad habit of wrapping my devices when I get bored just grab an xacto knife and a hair dryer and get to work! (does a WHOLE lot better job then precut CF)
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No worries and thank you!

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