This is what you get on a boring Friday night.
Parts:
DVD case
White cardboard
Whiteout
Ducktape
Glue stick
I took a spare DVD case I had lying around (bonus points cause it's white and matches my desk). Then I fashioned it into a tablet stand. You do this by taking off the plastic and bending the tabs outwards. Then you secure the case in some way so that it doesn't slide. I have no string so I ducktaped the case open.
Then I took some cardboard and bent it into the proper shape to fit the Galaxy Nexus. I took an even smaller piece of cardboard and used that to make sure the Galaxy Nexus wouldn't slide out of place. I secured that using the glue stick.
Then I painted everything in whiteout to make it nice and sharp.
Obviously this could be much cleaner looking if I had the right parts but this is what I could make due with in my new apartment which has basically nothing in it.
Enjoy
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Aha thats quite funky
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Really like this!
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do the n7 fits in an dvd case? xD
if yes, maybee we could build a simple "cover" for such a dvd case
my n7 is not arrivet till now so i cant try myself..
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Hey guys,
I like to watch a bit of tv/video in bed on my Nexus 7, but have found it quite uncomfortable on the wrists after a while, especially if I am (as I like to do), laying on my side. So I have been looking for a case/cover which might provide a little relief to the wrist. To be honest I've not found much. Perhaps you guys can point me in the right direct for alternative solutions. The only thing I've so far found is a "Vangoddy Cases" available on Amazon here.
Anyway, for those of you who have had similar thoughts/have problems with arthritis etc I thought I'd flag this product up. Anyone find anything else please do let me know by replying to this post.
I know the youtube vid is not for the Nexus but you get the idea!
Cheers.
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This is what I ordered for mine. My old 8.9 Galaxy Tab case was like this, except this one has a hand strap which I wish I had with my old case.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008L0U8F8
Yes I have the hard case (Harlin) , since I traveling on a crowded metro to and from work. There's a pouch for usb cases.
PS this "Logitech" bluetooth keyboard for Android 3+ works
all special keys work {calendar, mail, Google music app, volume}, but
the browser does not { need to investigate}.
I love my Nexus 7 - stock and all.
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I just tried a Belkin case that used those corner straps and it covered up the power button.
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Does anyone know if the magnets on the N7 would support an iPad smart cover style front?
I had a wooden Miniot smart cover for my iPad and loved it. And I love how the N7 feels in the hand so I don't want to add bulk.
I've not heard of any though...
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Looks sweet! This would match perfectly with my Mica Plank watch
I sent an email request to see if they will even think of creating one for the N7. We'll see :fingers-crossed:
We won't ever see this I think. The iPad has 2 sets of magnets. One of the left to anchor the case, one on the right to turn the screen on/off. The N7 has one on the left for on/off only.
Such a shame. I hate how much bulk most cases add.
Better keep my eyes open for the thinnest case I can find.
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I sent them an email yesterday and have yet to hear a response. I'll update if there is an answer. :fingers-crossed:
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I sent them an email yesterday and have yet to hear a response. I'll update if there is an answer. :fingers-crossed:
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Got a response today and they said no. :crying:
Hunt goes on! LOL
Considering the back of the N7 can come off with a fingernail, we almost need a replacement back for the N7, with an attached screen flap. I think there's an antenna in the stock back though... so an aftermarket case may exclude that. Not sure if it's just a NFC antenna or what?
Picked up this case today.
Feels great and fits well. The sandy finish really helps with the grip. Plus this kind of red is hard to come by, a kind of dull red that even guys can use. Looks great on my gray note.
http://www.metal-slim.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=557
Actual pic
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Can you post some pics on your device. I have the white one and I'm doubting it is going to look as nice.
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Sure! Here you go.
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Does the case offer any front protection? Does it have raised front corners or sides? I'm thinking that the screen is the most vulnerable area on the phone, and therefore needs some format of protection.
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Hows the signal/wifi etc like?
I'm using this case but black in color.. feels a lot like Rock Quicksand hard casing. Doesn't affect signal/wifi at all in my opinion..maybe cause it's not made of metal?
Agree. Signal is not affected at all. It's made of some sort of plastic or resin or whatnot. I really like the feel of the case. It feels like a very fine sandpaper or what not.
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I got this case because I needed some protection for my note 2 and nothing was available locally .
I was just looking for something cheap and multifunctional .
For $11.99 I really was not expecting much but it turned out better than I expected. It works well protecting the phone , (my wife dropped hers with no damage ) and it does not make it hard to slip into my pocket .
It really shines when folded into a stand which really comes in handy .
The feau leather material is nice enogh and also comes with storage for license, credit cards etc.
The only negative is I have to take it off if I am using the Samsung media dock .
But for the price it is a nice item to have for sure
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Not bad,any larger pics of the case?
This is the only pic I have but when I can get better I will post it
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Oops double posted the pic
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Does it protect the chrome sides?
Yes
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when folded into a stand the phone slowly falls due to the weight and before long its facing the ceiling. i'll be ebaying mine
Got the same one . I like it especially because I can put my cards and ID in there along with some cash. Also, the price is decent.
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Like a lot of nexus owners I bought one of those cheap slimline cases off ebay soon after getting my nexus. And like a lot of nexus owners was treated to the corners cracking after about 4 weeks. So after a chunk fell off mine I decided to do something. I had some foil tape laying around the house and decided to reattach the corner and foil coat my case to give it a Chrome look. I suck at crafty things though and didn't have any real tools (just my pocket knife) so it didn't turn out great - but I thought I would post some pics in case someone else wanted to try to save one of these cases from the trash heap.
Edit: will upload pics later - my internet is giving me fits right now.
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Edit 2: image shack links are not seeming to work and xda upload is being very slow will keep trying.
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I completely agree - as soon as my internet allows me to post the pics instead of timing out I will get them up .
Can you please make your signature a bit bigger I can't see it.
+1, with my eyesight I can barely see that
These freaking cases are crap. Mine broke in 5 days without even a drop.
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