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Cheap dock alternative

so like many of you fellow Hero owners, I have considered purchasing a dock. However, I feel like most of us refuse to shell out big bucks for what essentially a usb cable mounted in a piece of plastic.
while stumbling across the interwebs last night i found this:
http://androidforums.com/htc-hero/23704-diy-ehem-fruityphone-dock-modified-hero-use.html
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someone posted a DIY dock for ipods that apparently works with heroes as well.
"what fun!" i thought. i quickly tried it out with some heavy paper and realized i needed some sort of card stock to make this actually work.. off to walmart. it was there that i found this little gem
http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Seagate-FreeAgent-Go-Dock/product/B65D8227
it's some sort of docking thing for external hard drives (because it's totally practical). anyway, i inspected it and realized it was exactly what i wanted..
a usb cable inside molded plastic. the best part? it was $3.00 on clearance.
the phone doesn't exactly fit at first but i simply had to cut some of the front plastic lip away and it works GREAT. exactly what i wanted..
for 3 dollars

Really? Only three dollars!? I'm doing this as soon as I get home from school..back to math class for now..
Great find! Looking forward to this!
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Yeah They have this on clearance at my walmart too but even with my silicone case off the phone it barely sat down inside, so ti does need some fairly heavy dremel-ing or something to get it to work. I still may go buy one, make myself a little project.

just an added bonus, the leather case fits my western digital external hard drive

jerry43812 said:
Yeah They have this on clearance at my walmart too but even with my silicone case off the phone it barely sat down inside, so ti does need some fairly heavy dremel-ing or something to get it to work. I still may go buy one, make myself a little project.
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yeah i wish i had a dremel, it would have turned out a little better looking. i just used some wire cutters and snipped a little away

I bought the same dock at Best Buy like a monthe ago and just used a knife to trim it to fit the phone. It works perfectly!

After some research into it, I found this over at Android Forums!
http://androidforums.com/sprint-htc-hero/17311-lol-hero-stand.html
I think that is pretty creative!

Yeah, I think 90% of us who've been around at least a few months have come across that, but it's still a good LOL anyways!
I bought 2 of these docks but I dont think they came with the leather cases so you got a nice treat there, but I have a dremel and I think I will run it on the back part of the dock rather than the front, so that way when I shove my hero into it it actually fits in that tight space lol. I have the black gel case from best buy for $20 or whatever it was, and a generic screen protector on the screen (it scratches as I swipe my screen LOL!) That's Fellowes products for ya though, right?

can someone post a pic of what this looks like in action?

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can someone post a pic of what this looks like in action?
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i would if i had a camera other than my phone

a cheap stand for the nook

so here i was with a leather case for my nook but it did not have a stand and i desperately wanted to have a stand whenever i want to watch a video and leave my hands free. I supposed it can get a picture easel and use that but since i am already carrying my nook, i wanted something i can easily carry in my pocket. A new case with stand is probably $25-$40 - and i am sure my wife would want the same for her nook a well - so instead i went down my local computer store and bought a cable wrap for $7 -
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so i connect to ends to get the strap longer, insert the pins through the cable holes - with the kit i bought i can make 2 of these (one for me and the other for my wife)
and now i can watch my videos hand free in landscape
or in portrait (with the help of a stick)

That's a lot of ingenuity right here. Or, you could stop at the nearest Walmart and buy a fold-down photo frame stand for $2.

uhh if you read the post it did say i could do that but that wouldn't fit in my pocket now
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That's a lot of ingenuity right here. Or, you could stop at the nearest Walmart and buy a fold-down photo frame stand for $2.
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Have you seen those stands? They fold down completely flat and are less then 7 inches long. How much more pocktable do you want to go?

to each his own, i don't need a 7 inch stand in my pocket to make me feel like a man
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Have you seen those stands? They fold down completely flat and are less then 7 inches long. How much more pocktable do you want to go?
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Good job! I think part of the fun of buying a piece of technology early (in this case it's not early, but still early in the accessories game) is creating solutions to things that work for you that others have either not made or have made too expensively! I, too, was working on a case/stand combo (on paper) as I had not bought a case yet, and just when I was about to go out and spend a good amount of money on it, I find rooCASE has made exactly what I was going to (and for slightly cheaper than I woulda spent). So I lost out in the fun of building it, but I did have fun thinking of all the different things I "could" do!

Not as cheap but I got this stand on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301965231&sr=8-2
It works pretty well with NC in my trident aegis case.

I was in need of a stand that cost me nothing (just temporary until I get my case next week) and I tore the back off one of those desktop calendars and it works GREAT! Just thought I'd share this!

Anyone tried one of those plate stands. I know my wife has a few laying around i might try to steal next week when i get home.
Amazon Store - Clear-Plastic-Easels-Plate-Holders
I am sure you can find them at the dollar store too. And they fold so you can pocket them.

Yes and it works great
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sooo cheap
this is what i did, cheap for sure, not portable but i dont care. works great when im playing super mario bro 3 via wiimote
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcUhcRoRSIw

Hard case? Kinda

I just had to buy another HD2 last night(I dropped my original
It came with a pink hard rubbery case.
Where can I find one that is black? It can't be more then 3 Bucks.
I looked on eGay, but they all look the same. All of them say silicone and the ones that say hard rubber look different.
Just can't find the damn thing.
Here is a pic. I don't want another rubbery jelly POS like OEM one.
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Here's some:
1) Hard Case PS. It's terrible - broke after one week. (but I kept putting it on and off to be able to fit it into my dock.)
2) Rubbery Hard Case Don't remember what the oem case was like.

It doesn't really look like either one of those.

Dont they do 'bumpers' for these?

I was not able to find a good black case for my HD2 as well, will try this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARD-RUBBER-WHITE-CASE-COVER-HTC-HD2-LEO-T8588-D-/170654462892?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27bbcc73ac#ht_2550wt_902
I's not black, but I kinda liked it on the picture

Dmitryy said:
I was not able to find a good black case for my HD2 as well, will try this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARD-RUBBER-WHITE-CASE-COVER-HTC-HD2-LEO-T8588-D-/170654462892?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27bbcc73ac#ht_2550wt_902
I's not black, but I kinda liked it on the picture
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To each is own, but that thing is fugly lol

this better?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HTC-HD2-B..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item5886a906a3
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400203664883?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 better still?

there is 3 kind
the real hard plastic (makes the phone too big and it will break in 2 weeks
the soft silicone its not a perfect fitting beacuse too soft and collect lot f dust
the jelly some between the 2 i reaaly like this one fots perfect and desn't make the fone too big.
i couldn't find in blak, but other color are available
on ebay

Our Chineese friends have probably taken care of us! Look on eGay (as you called it very correctly). Some good chineese man might have the solution to your quest XD

I have black perforated hard case. Cheap off flEabay, nice to hold and did survive a 2 foot drop onto tiled floor.
Otherwise I have full aluminum case (can get black) for mountain bike but a bit ott for the office ;-)
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case looks nice

just to update, bought the cheaper case for £1.99
quite impressed much better than the one before, its quite a hard but still flexible gel case, only thing is the mic hole is slightly off, will be adjusting that tommorow

Jeans pocket / sleeve for G4

Here's a bit of a left-field suggestion among all the rubber backs and bumper cases: why not get a sleeve case instead?
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I found this seller on etsy a while ago. They make pouches for any number of devices using jeans fabric on the outside and coloured cotton on the inside. What I like about them: they are very minimalist and low-key. Perfect for protecting your G4 while traveling or when you want to toss it into a bag but you're worried it might get pushed around or scratched by sharp objects such as your house keys.
In my opinion a perfect solution for those looking to protect the phone when it's not in use but who don't want to mess up the design by putting a rubber or bumper case around it. Of course, it won't help you if it slips out of your hand and hits the concrete while you're using it.. those are the trade-offs.
I have a similar pouch for my Nexus 7 (2nd gen) and it's been serving me well for almost 2 years now. Highly recommended.
I ordered one for my G4 yesterday (the phone arrived two days ago). I'll post an update once I receive the sleeve case.
Begoos Sleeves for LG G4
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Received the sleeve today
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caffeinated.pants said:
Here's a bit of a left-field suggestion among all the rubber backs and bumper cases: why not get a sleeve case instead?
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It's pretty simple actually...
1) a sleeve doesn't protect against drops
2) you can't use your phone without taking it out of the sleeve.
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I made similar points in my initial post —
It won't be of much use to you if you feel you need protection at all times.
I intend to keep it in the sleeve when not in use and while traveling. I'm going to see if that works for me as well as I hope it does — it's been a great combination with the Nexus 7.
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TechMatte Inc said:
Do you just hang this like a pouch over your shoulder? Could you please explain how this is used-- or take a picture of it being used?
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See the pictures I posted above - it's like a jeans pocket that you slide the phone into. Mine has an extra pocket in the front that can carry a credit card or something similar. Just slide your phone in and it's protected from falls or during travel.
I prefer to use my phone 'naked' and I use instant messaging much more than actual phone calls, so this arrangement works very well for me. Hope this helps.

[REVIEW] Artech21 Leather Case

Disclaimer: I got a significant discount to rate this product. That will not alter my review.
This is a good, sturdy case that I've been using for a little over a week. I ride a motorcycle and have been using this case solely for the convenience that it provides me in regards to being able to have my license, credit cards, cash and phone all in one convenient place.
The case is well made, but the leather is a bit odoriferous and smells as if it's either mildewed or be around some mold. The smell is still present after a week, but it is going away slowly. This can be smelled when you are on the phone talking. The wrist strap does seem durable but how long it will last, I'm unsure. I would have liked to see the wrist strap be leather as well to assure more strength with it.
The stand feature is not something that I used very frequently but it is a very nice touch and I'm glad that feature is offered. It's rare to find a leather case that allows you the ability to "stand" it.
The "Artech21" stamping on the front was just the tiniest bit crooked, which played with my OCD. It is stamped deeply and looks like it will not wear over time.
In addition to the leather wrist strap, I'd like to see this in more colors and the ability to monogrammed. If customers were able to get their ow initials of perhaps 10 characters free with the case, it would be a great selling point.
I like this case quite a bit and it is my only case that I will be using for my motorcycle riding. You won't be disappointed should you purchase this case.
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It's looks rusty and I like it that way? Do you have a link for me to buy one?

Here's the link:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UMKQXKO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
vinothroshan said:
It's looks rusty and I like it that way? Do you have a link for me to buy one?
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Thanks sister.. appreciated..

You are most welcome
vinothroshan said:
Thanks sister.. appreciated..
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maybe i will buy as a gift for my sister, do you think its worth the price?

I do. It seems as if it will be very durable.
ranan90 said:
maybe i will buy as a gift for my sister, do you think its worth the price?
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Nice review, i'll buy as a gift for my father

vinothroshan said:
It's looks rusty and I like it that way? Do you have a link for me to buy one?
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hey , we took full-grain leather , and handcrafted this case .
please check out the wikipedia for the full-grain leather links here
and the case will aged much more beautiful