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Does anyone else have problems with screwing the additional battery to the back of the XDA? I find that finger tight is not tight enough and the grooves in the screws are not deep enough for a screwdriver. If a screwdriver is used it scratches them! Can those screw thibgs be replace with something half decent? Thanks
loose screws
Had the same problem, make sure the xda is face in your hand and press firmly down where the are screws are focusing pressure between the screws take are very small screwdriver the kind you get in a computer toolkit and very gently take up the slack DO NOT PRESS DOWN & TIGHTEN LIKE A MANIAC, if its still loose focus the pressure closer to the 1 screw, take up the slack as above, then repeat on other.
REMEMBER! BE CAREFULL NOT TO GO HEAVY... the threads on these units are delicate.
Where can I find a cheap extended battery on the net?
You have 2 cheating choices.. you could take your chances on ebay or really cheat and contact expansys they have a 9v battery adaptor for the xda thats about £14 excluding VAT and price is at the time of this reply (great for emergencies and when your case doesn't have room for the extended battery)
Failing that, brand new from www.expansys.com is £46 I've noticed the pricing of them keeps falling plus I'm sure the net companies are cheaper. :twisted:
The expansys one seems to be a different colour to the o2 uk xda, being a slightly more "grey colouration" than the silver of the machine itself.
Perhaps its just the one I've got.
I've noticed that the xda battery on O2's website now seems to be set at a similar price as the expansys one - perhaps that one's a "better match"
not that I'm picky!
The only other issue is its difficult to find a case that will accomodate the battery, the standard "captin kirk" xda leather case wont close properly with it fitted, neither will the innopocket alluminium one.
Case accomodating ext. battery
If you want a case that comfortably accomodates the ext. battery go for the case dixons sells for £10 - Its the only case they sell for the xda, the downside being there is no beltclip whatsoever, great for my handbag, don't no bout the guything- its looks very much like an executive case with room for creditcards ext.battery and an extra stylus slot.
http://morninglion.com/phonecase1.jpg
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330216366160&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=014
there's all the links. For $20, I like it. No support for extended battery, but stil nice. You have to open it to use the screen or keyboard, but I'm tough on my phone, and this compliments my Toughbook well.
Thought I would share.
I have the same case and like it a lot.
Seidio case for mogul - My favorite case*
Hey guys,
Not sure if you've seen this case, but I figured I'd post it.
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=797
You can pick from a rubberized, aluminum, clear, or hybrid rubber-clear case.
You don't have to open the case to use the keyboard, so its perfect.
It doesn't have a clear plastic cover like yours, but I find that clear screen protectors from bestbuy do the job (i'm pretty rough on my phone as well).
sigh, still no case for the extended battery. Kind of getting tired of looking every day for something that will do the same as these cases. I can't understand why no one is producing a case like the seidio one for an extended battery. Does anybody know of one of those types of cases?
Unfortunatly thats true for just about every accessory out there for the 6800...
Even the car mounts have issues with Extended batteries.
I guess it has to do with the fact they are making these for the most common setups people have and until Extended batteries sell as many units as the phone does we are $#!^ out of luck...
i guess you have the super extended battery? not just the regular extended battery..
that things a beast.. i have the regular extended battery and love it. how's the super extended going for you?
when i bought my battery from seidio, they didnt have the super one. maybe now that they do, they'll make a special case as well.
I had the 2800 MAH battery, selling it for $25 and got the Mugen 1800MAH stock fit one. Mogen Power had a robbery though, so still waiting...
From email:
"Due to a break-in on last week in our European distribution centre, we lost most of our stock, processed shipments and computer equipment. Currently, we are arranging replacement stock from our factory and other distribution centres, which is expected to arriving this week. We expect to dispatch your battery at the end of this week. Our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and we will do our utmost to dispatch your order as soon as possible. You will receive an email with shipment details as soon as your parcel has been sent."
I have the seidio 3200 battery, i usually go about 2 days without charging and a 3-4 hour phone call drops me down to about 78%. But, yes, the thing is big and no, there are no cases, gelskins or anything else for this thing.
Hmm case does it's job. I was just up on a ladder in the Data Center at work... 12 feet up with a metal floor. Dropped the phone, it tumbled down a few rungs and hit hard on one corner against the floor after about 6 feet. It bent the case a bit, but all it well. It hit the bottom left corner on the screen side.
Yep I have the 3200 battery and it's funny...the 3200 with the battery cover from seidio is actually thinner than the 2200 battery I got from Ebay! LOL
I am waiting to buy the car dock from seidio to see if it works better with the extended battery. What I have now is a standard padded vice mount which is problematical for two reasons.
One the depth of the unit due to the battery and two the padding tends to press buttons when your putting the unit into the holder...
I love the monster battery!
And for those who wonder the battery comes with the cover when you order from seidio.
Looks like this case;
http://www.ipaqcases.com/pamdcppc6800.htm
Sure does. Cool!
Has anyone used this flip case. I was thinking about getting, but wanted some opinions first.
http://www.thepocketsolution.com/PSI-36478/Verizon+XV6800+Leather+Flip+Case.html
honestly the 2 piece hardcase that lsides with the phones stil lseems liek the best option to me
these are just to tedious to me just access the QWERTY, but there sick looking
lucky644 said:
Looks like this case;
http://www.ipaqcases.com/pamdcppc6800.htm
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I just noticed that Ipaq has this case for extended batteries. I don't know if that's a new addition or has been there all along, but it's good to know that there's at least one case of this type that can handle extended batteries.
What is the ideal case for your Nook Color?
Is it one that is available or not?
What are some of the features you would like it to have?
Do you want a fold case that covers the screen?
Is the micro usb port in a convenient location?
Looking for some ideas. Working on a shell now for a mold. Not sure if anything will come of it but want to see what you all are looking for in a case. Feel free to post your thoughts. Thanks.
I would like to see a one sided hard cover that can protect the screen when not in use and snap onto the rear when in use. Probably use the typical four corner frame system you see in many cases so nothing is obstructed.
Also, have a stand "system" so that when it is snapped to the rear you can prop up the NC. Maybe something like what you see on back side of keyboards. And like some keyboards I've seen, have different levels of lift. One lift level that slightly raises the NC off the surface, for typing and such. Another lift level that is like the leg stand you see on the EVO 4G or Archos 70, for video/picture viewing and the like.
Heh. First post around here. Been meaning to chime in on a thread and this is the perfect one to start. Only because I've been looking for something I described but there is nothing out there yet.
I'm looking for an inexpensive silicone gel skin, something I'd keep on pretty much all the time. I'm also keeping my eyes open for sturdy travel case.
There seem to be choices out there for both, I'm just waiting a bit for more of them to hit ebay.
I missed your last question about the micro usb port. IMO its not in a good location because its awkward when trying to read while charging, particularly when reclining or lying down. I'm concerned about putting pressure on the usb cable, especially considering its not just a standard cheap cable. Not sure how a case will help this, though.
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I missed your last question about the micro usb port. IMO its not in a good location because its awkward when trying to read while charging, particularly when reclining or lying down. I'm concerned about putting pressure on the usb cable, especially considering its not just a standard cheap cable. Not sure how a case will help this, though.
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ill be trying out a few designs once the mold sets. i can add a ribbon cable in the case to move the USB port to the sides which I might try. trying to keep it thin but actually worth putting on.
techboydino said:
ill be trying out a few designs once the mold sets. i can add a ribbon cable in the case to move the USB port to the sides which I might try. trying to keep it thin but actually worth putting on.
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Are you designing desktop/multimedia cases as well? I would love additional speakers on the NC and also a magnetic swivel X mount stand for desktop use.
My ideal case is not available yet. It is an envelope-like case that will allow me to pull the Nook out and use it naked. Something in nice black leather.
Something similiar to the covers of the TI calculators, with a little more thought about aesthetics obviously.
A 90deg connector or adapter would be nice. Then run the cable through the corner loop thingie.
Cheers,
kev
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A 90deg connector or adapter would be nice. Then run the cable through the corner loop thingie.
Cheers,
kev
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Good Idea, I may try that out.
Im not any sort of professional or anything, but I do have access to some pretty sweet resin's and molding equipment. Carbon fiber is the idea, but the glass mold and how I want to do the front part comes first. Ill keep the thread updated.
ideal nook case
looking for something very close to this case
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040VNRTG/ref=oss_product
just substituting the swivel belt clip for a kickstand
i like the idea of moving the usb jack to another spot but i think that would add alot of cost and effort to the case build
Rube Goldberg lives; or, is this even possible?
You asked for the ideal, here is mine. Not at all sure it is doable....
1. In the interest of keeping the total package as slim as possible, no back, unless it is necessary to support other features.
2. [Front] cover has a slot for a pad of paper and/or corner slots for index cards.
3. [Front] cover is hinged on the right (I'm right handed and I want to be able to write easily).
4. [Front] cover has a foldover flap to keep the paper or cards from contacting the screen when the cover is closed.
5. The cover can fold 180 degrees so that the cover lies flat against the back of the tablet.
6. The cover can support the Nook as an easel in landscape mode.
7. The cover can support the Nook as an easel in portrait mode - this might involve some sort of short extension legs or other support to raise the lower edge of the Nook an inch or so (and this might help with the need to plug in the USB connector at the bottom).
8. Bonus points for the ability to fold out a handle attached at the lower left corner when in portrait mode, sort of like a hand mirror.
9. And of course it should be strong, light, durable, elegant, and less than $40 US.
I'm ready to order as soon as I see the pictures of the finished product.
Thanks for the ideas everyone. Haven't worked on it in a few due to being out at CES. Unfortunately there were NO cases out there. Working with Speck to find something but tried everything else and could not even find a nice slip cover. Otterbox said they are testing designs so no real info there either.
My ideal case is something like
http://shop.brando.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-case-with-bluetooth-keyboard_p05269c0299d057.html
this.
Bluetooth keyboard case, waiting for bluetooth to work for NOOK!! and I could use it as a netbook and a tablet. IDEAL.
This is my cheap (free) case for my nook color. It’s the zippered case for my trucks instruction manual. The patch covers the ford symbol; if I need to hide it in plain sight I can pull the patch off and leave it in the back seat. It fits perfectly and there is a plastic divider on the inside I can put business cards and a small pad of paper (as others have asked). All I keep in it is a set of skullcandy headphones in an microfiber Oakley sunglass bag for cleaning the screen.
michael
-"I learned a very valuable lesson on my travels, Tucker. No matter how bad things might seem..."
-"They could be worse?"
-"Nope, no matter how bad they seem, they can't be any better, and they can't be any worse, because that's the way things fraking are, and you better get used to it Nancy. Quit yer *****ing."
Perfect case for the Nook Color
Before I bought my Nook, I had a Pandigital Novel that I bought on eBay.
In the same eBay search results page the Novel appeared on was a great case called BookArmor. Although it was $35, I bought it. And I haven't regretted it either.
The BookArmor case comes with a set of velcro-like pads that stick on the back of the tablet and allow it to be fixed to the case. The case itself is laminated steel and plastic covered with textured fabric. It zippers shut and the zipper sides are soft and stay out of the way when the case is opened. You have total access to all side buttons and ports. The inside surface that comes in contact with the screen is covered with a soft foam pad.
When I decided to get the Nook, I found out that the case I had for the Novel is the exact same case for the Nook Color. I really like this case and haven't even considered another one.
For more info go to extremeinkjet.com and click on BookArmor cases in the blue left-hand column. Pick any Delta 6 case ... there is a Nook Color one. Checkout their video at the bottom of the page.
It looks like this case is really popular too ... there aren't any left on eBay and the extremeinkjet site shows all out of stock for the Delta 6 case. Amazon shows one Delta 6 left for the Pandigital (same case) but it doesn't even show up for Nook Color.
I don't know if I'd call it perfect. But, I bought the B&N case with the vertical flap and ribbon with magnet on the end to hold it closed/open. It works well for me.
If they were available in store when I bought my nook, I would have also considered the silicone one. Although, if I went that route, I'd probably prefer the otter box version with the hard resin exterior an rubber liner. I would also have considered the black leather pouch one where you completely remove the nook to use it.
Alas, none of these were available to me when I made my purchase so I'm using what I have.
With either the otter box or the silicone I would gain a thinner form factor. But, I would never be able to completely cover the screen. With the pouch one, I would gain the thin form factor when using and would not add much when transporting. But, it's basically just a branded leather sleeve.
In the end, what drew me to the case that I bought was the vertical flap and ribboned magnet. 1 - with the horizontal flapped ones, the magnet does not flip around to hold the flap to the back of the case so it's open like a book with the flap dangling out the right side. 2 - with the vertical one that I got, you flip the cover over the top, move the magnet to the back to hold the cover in place and you have all your nooky goodness to go to town with!
Just my 2 cents.
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Something similiar to the covers of the TI calculators, with a little more thought about aesthetics obviously.
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Wow...love love love this idea.
This would be great..a hard protective slide case.
This would definitely be a $$$ maker.
I bought a "Industriell Cover in Storm" cover and it works perfectly, very simple, protects the screen, and it's small.
I'm stealing your "DON'T PANIC" sticker on the back idea. thanks for reminding me.
When I had the Eris I used some plexiglass and a heat gun to make a cradle but with the button placement and shape of the DInc, it was a bit harder to make so I designed a simple holder in SolidWorks to hold the phone vertically. It holds it by the bottom 1" of the phone and has a cut out for the charger. I attached it to my car using 3M exterior mounting tape(great stuff) and it has been working very well for me.
If you want one, just order it from here http://shpws.me/1wfv. However I think there is a minimum order from this place of $25 and takes about 3 weeks to get because they have to put it into their que to print and then it gets shipped from overseas.
I made another one today that is designed to hold the phone horizontally. It has cut-outs for the USB, volume and power buttons. I just designed it today and have not test fit it but it should work without a problem.
I made one thin http://shpws.me/1LD8 and another with thicker walls http://shpws.me/1wo0. The thin walled one works for my vertical holder but it is a bit flimsy so you might want to opt for the thicker one at a slight increase in production cost.
Added more
I have designed two more holders which I have just ordered today and when I get them I will let everyone know how they fit.
The design of these is such that they are to be made from Alumide (http://www.shapeways.com/materials/alumide) and can hold the phone wither you have the standard battery or the official HTC extended battery. These holders only hold the phone by the lower 3/4" vs the previous 1" in order to save in material and therefore cost.
An additional feature that I added to the horizontal holder is a sleeve that should hold, with some glue, the official HTC video output cable.
Vertical Holder $15.52 - http://shpws.me/1LC7
Horizontal Holder $21.03 - http://shpws.me/1LBU
Both together $33.09 (save $3.46) - http://shpws.me/1Ltv
See all the things I have designed here http://www.shapeways.com/shops/tbe
Note: Prices listed are if you get this made in Alumide, you can get this made in a bunch of other materials and can save some money if you get plastic, or if you have the money and want to show off you can get this in silver. These have a wall thickness of 1.5mm/.06in so make sure you choose a material that allows for that thickness.
Note 2: There is a minimum of $25 when purchasing from this site of if you only get one of them, you might want to look at something else. If someone has a special request. I made these for my own use but I am sharing them to the world so that others may benefit.
They came today
I received the two holders in the mail today and they are pretty much perfect. The material is much stiffer than the regular plastic and it has a sparkle to it. I did a test fit with both the standard and oem extended batteries and they both have a nice snug fit. However, if you use a case, then you are SOL. On the horizontal holder, the video cable also slides right in and is snug to where I don't think any adhesives will be needed.
I have posted some pictures on the shapeway website.
Also, if anyone likes it but would like a modification to it, let me know.
I did not see a thread for this case, so I figured I would start one. You can view the case here:
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Executive-Portfolio-Landscape-Portrait/dp/B004Z21IDW
I just got it for my Streak, and I am very impressed. The cover for the Streak itself fits well, with all the holes in the proper places (unlike the official T-Mobile leather case). The back has two good sized velcro pads which allow you to secure the Streak to the following part of the case for transport and when using the built in stand. The stand is magnetic, so it stays attached to the portfolio when not in use.
I have only had a day to test this case so far, but I have to say I really like it.
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I got the other rooCASE, not the Executive, from company through Amazon for about $22 plus about $7 shipping (still a lot less than Walmart.com. I really like it and went with it over the executive because it looks like the Exec model has the front cover extending out in front of the DS7 when you're using it. In contrast, the regular zoocase has the unit sitting on the front of the case, and the velcrow allows for variable angles. Much better than no case at all, not only for the protection of the DS&, but also because it frees up both hands most of the time, balances nicely on the table, sofa arm, pillow, etc. Never use DS7 in portrait position, so I don't miss that option which the Exec model does give you.
(rooCASE-Multi-Angle-Leather-Streak-Tablet - on Amazon)
Bought this case a few weeks ago. The Roocase Executive Leather Case is ABSOLUTELY worth the price on Amazon, for me $37 shipped! The case not only is a leather book style case, but it also has dual HEAVY DUTY zippers to seal the case, which by the way, is EXTREMELY durable, well-made, and cushioned. Inside the case, on the left sleeve, there are 2 slip pockets for paperwork, small wireless keyboard or battery extender maybe(try it!)? On the right a separate, slimmer case that fits "flush" on the DS7(I found this to have a little play inside the case, but nothing the foam it was packed with couldn't fix).
BIGGEST FEATURE! This case has both a kickstand for the tablet and velcro on the slim case to allow for both Landscape and Portrait views!
I imagine that with a good 10000mah or Solar battery charger and a slim bluetooth keyboard, this case will become wholly convertible and versatile for any mobile needs!!
I think this is the same case but in imitation leather for $23 shipping from China. I have the acase now which isn't bad, but I think the fit on this might be a touch better and the material less padded for a slimmer overall design.
Might just stick with the acase ones because the Viewsonic 7x is looking pretty sweet. Just wish it'd have a full size SD. There's no adapter to go from micro to full size.
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I think this is the same case but in imitation leather for $23 shipping from China. I have the acase now which isn't bad, but I think the fit on this might be a touch better and the material less padded for a slimmer overall design.
Might just stick with the acase ones because the Viewsonic 7x is looking pretty sweet. Just wish it'd have a full size SD. There's no adapter to go from micro to full size.
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I'm currently using a MicroSD with an adaptor that makes it a full sized SD. They're pretty common in card readers, but not so much to purchase by themselves.
The point behind it is SD cards are still the standard in computers, cameras and such. And these aren't tiny phones and mp3 players. A full sized card slot can take a full size card and micro with adapater. A microSD slot is useless for full size. And with many having a plethora of full size cards (I have a 32gb, (3)16gb and a few 8gb ones), they become useless to share photos from the camera on the nice 7" screen, do some uploading to flickr, fb or sugarsync. There is plenty of room to put full size on these devices so I just don't understand why they do it.
I think all these tabs should have standard: microUSB, USB2.0, Full size SD and mini HDMI. Unless you're going for GT10.2 thin, it shouldn't be difficult. At least with usb2.0 you can plug in a card reader. That's somewhat of a compromise without needing a proprietary dongle.
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I'm currently using a MicroSD with an adaptor that makes it a full sized SD. They're pretty common in card readers, but not so much to purchase by themselves.
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The point behind it is SD cards are still the standard in computers, cameras and such. And these aren't tiny phones and mp3 players. A full sized card slot can take a full size card and micro with adapater. A microSD slot is useless for full size. And with many having a plethora of full size cards (I have a 32gb, (3)16gb and a few 8gb ones), they become useless to share photos from the camera on the nice 7" screen, do some uploading to flickr, fb or sugarsync. There is plenty of room to put full size on these devices so I just don't understand why they do it.
I think all these tabs should have standard: microUSB, USB2.0, Full size SD and mini HDMI. Unless you're going for GT10.2 thin, it shouldn't be difficult. At least with usb2.0 you can plug in a card reader. That's somewhat of a compromise without needing a proprietary dongle.
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I totally agree (one of the reasons I got the S7); I was just responding to you saying, "There's no adapter to go from micro to full size."
Leave it to me to pontificate when I just skim over a response on my phone
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I totally agree (one of the reasons I got the S7); I was just responding to you saying, "There's no adapter to go from micro to full size."
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So I have now had the case for about a month, and I still really like it. The case works great both for protecting the Streak and acting as a stand. Only real issue I have had is the velcro pads on the case which goes around the Streak itself tend to pick up all sorts of odd stuff, but that is truly a minor complaint.
Honestly, I have yet to find a better case for the money I paid.
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