I wanted something to protect my Nook Color that was as robust but cheap as possible so I got an otter box but the screen was still not protected well. I work with Kydex plastic and so built a small slide in cover that covers the screen and uses the otter box plastic protection to cover the back. I also put a small cut out in the bottom to allow it to be charged when covered.
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That's pretty hard core. How difficult was it to shape the kydex and how much does the case weigh?
zerius said:
That's pretty hard core. How difficult was it to shape the kydex and how much does the case weigh?
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The nook tablet accessories work well for nook color, since they have the same sizes
Wasn't very hard at all. I heat it in a toaster oven to around 340f an using gloves just wrapped it around the nook with the otter box in place. I used some blue painters tape wrapped around the nook/otter box sides to allow a little space to let it slide in and out. Tried it at 1st without the tape and it was too tight to slide out. It weighs 4oz. Search on Youtube for making Kydex holsters and sheaths you can see how its done.
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Hello friends,
I just wanted to pop in here and mention that the case I use for my Kindle Keyboard / Kindle 3, by CrazyOnDigital (link), fits my Nexus 7 (almost) perfectly. It's only almost perfect because the elastic strap on the top right of the case covers the power button, and so it's not elegant to press. Other than that, it works great! Here are some pictures:
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My friend uses his kindle case as well on his n7, his is a little different but he still faced the problem of the uncomfortable pressing of the power button. What he did is bought a roll of cut to length, self adhesive magnet strip. He cut a small slit in the lining of his case and ran a couple approx 1" long strips beside each other so they covered the area shown in this post here. the simply super glued them in place as well as super glued the slit shut, now it works as a smart cover. I will call him and ask him to text pics, or maybe upload a video of it working to show you. I would do it myself but he lives about 3 hours away.
Is it enough to buy a good screenprotector, or is a case needed? Don't want a bulky case to cover the phone
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Is it enough to buy a good screenprotector, or is a case needed? Don't want a bulky case to cover the phone
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A case that protects the device's corners and front is necessary to prevent shattering. Screen protectors only prevent surface scratches, not impacts, which are the cause of glass fracturing.
You don't necessarily need a super bulky case like the Otterbox Defender. For the occasional drop, something smaller like the Otterbox Commuter, Ballistic SG, or Incipio DualPro would be good choices.
I agree but if you want to avoid this you will need to hold on tighter or get a full case.
The quick window case may not have saved this though because it might have flew open or been open when phone was being shown to his sister by a quick little friend of mine.
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I'm only over sharing this pic to maybe make you folks quicker to hold on to your phone. I've noticed adults want to grab my big beautiful (replacement) phone too. I'm faster to crush their desires, though.
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Description: This is the same case as the "DGtle Shockproof Case" listed under the sexy cases thread..
I bought the case from this eBay listing.
Photos: http://imgur.com/a/t9pRa.
Mini-Review: The case uses the standard soft-hard combination of layers. The soft layer wraps the phone; the hard layer snaps in over the soft. The hard layer doesn't cover the top or bottom edge, so corner impacts will need to absorbed by the soft layer only.
I find the hard layer to be smooth and neither easy nor hard to grip. The case adds some bulk, but I find this makes the phone easier to hold.
Given that at this time (November 2015) there are not a lot of dual-layer options, I think this case is a great option, especially given its low price (sub $5--again, at this time).
Let me know if you have any questions.
Updated (Nov 16): A week since I posted this. The cased phone has not slipped out of my hands yet and has been easy to use with my jeans front pocket. The soft layer has not stretched or moved from its original position. Still, because only the soft layer will absorb a corner impact, I am keeping an eye out for a dual-layer case where the hard layer protects the corners.
So I changed my band yesterday but it's a bit too chunky to fit on the charger flush. I love the strap and don't want to change it to a slimmer one - I just wondered if anyone had cracked open the charger to see what's inside. Ultimately what I want to be able to do is shave off a 22mm wedge from the top and bottom to allow the strap to fit into it - but I don't know if there's anything critical in there which might interfere with it...
Cracked mine open, y'know, for science.
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Looks like I could quite happily do what I need with no issue other than making it look ugly. However, turns out that I can make the watch fit without it...so this internal image is just a bonus for those interested. Disassembly is easy.
Peel off the rubber ring from the bottom.
There are 3 tiny crosshead screws to remove. Then it's a case of inserting a thin screwdriver in between the outside and inside parts and prising it open. There are little notches which you can use to get purchase on it. That's pretty much it.
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I think I found, for me, the ultimate belt clip case. I've been using various ones, but the clip always ends up coming loose.
I wear on the left side (I'm left handed) and getting in and out of the car, it will usually snag on the seat belt, the seat or something.
As you know, the Mate8 is NOT a small phone, so the case for a belt clip is not going to be small.
I stumbled across this one, on Amazon. By accident, I ordered the wrong one, but the seller, who lives in the middle of where
the hurricane went, did his best to allow me to return and he shipped me the correct one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IV5CZOE/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_1
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I really like the METAL construction, and the fact the clip on the case, is riveted to the case, with an additional metal spacer inside the case.
The phone fits snugly, and with the Mate8 clear case that came with the phone, will easily go in and out of the case.
It was a little more expensive, but after wearing out/destroying several cases trying to find one that will last, I think this one will fill the need.
Looks good. If this comfortable to you, all's good. I hold my only in the pocket. With "Spigen" case and Tempered Glass, of course.