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iBallz drop protection

http://www.iballz.info/
I've had these iBallz since my first iPad. They went on my iPad2, Transformer TF300, and now I have them on my Nexus7. They are the original size iBallz... I see on the website they have a 'mini' version for smaller tablets... might have to check those out as I get a lot of use out of these.
I am an eBay seller so this tablet gets around to yard sales, thrift stores, all over my garage and more. I am constantly setting it down somewhere dirty. The iBallz keep the tablet off the surface I am setting it on. I gave my iPads and the Transformer the 'drop test' with these and the iPad's come thru like champs. The Transformer (same size as iPad, also made by ASUS) survived the fall from about 4 feet high straight down to the ground but it did a reboot. I noticed no further issues besides the reboot.
Since the 7 is also made by ASUS i'm assuming something similar will happen but with all the screen lift scare I'm not going to intentionally try the drop test on the 7. I'm sure it will get an accidental drop sooner or later and I'll update this when it happens.
The strings give an added support that feels nice when you slide your hand in between the elastic band and the pad it feels more secure in your hand- less likely to slip out of your hand. The balls are great to hold on to when laying down on your back on the couch or bed watching videos or surfing..
All the balls are clear of any outer buttons, although the top right one almost hovers over the power button- but not enough to prevent usage of the button but very close to it. I'm sure the mini balls they sell will be even better.
Thats all my thoughts on it so far- I've only had the iBallz on the 7 for a couple days now as I just got this tablet. I'll update this more if I see any more insight on it.
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:good: thumbs up for being something I have never seen before

It's interesting and clever, but the price is kinda steep for what is basically Nerf balls and string.

abowlofsoda said:
The balls are great to hold on to when laying down on your back on the couch or bed watching videos or surfing..
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I just wanted to quote this, so it couldn't be edited.
Also, thats kind of a cool idea. Not cosmetically as nice as a case, but provides some real drop protection. I may have to check out them mini balls.

Joe T said:
It's interesting and clever, but the price is kinda steep for what is basically Nerf balls and string.
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That I can understand but they are more like form fitting foam (very solid foam but still cushiony) that is precision cut to fit. I guess if someone is so inclined they could make them but I don't think the majority are these kind of people.
For the price I paid ($25) I have gotten quite a few years of use out of them on several devices.

regalpimpin said:
I just wanted to quote this, so it couldn't be edited.
Also, thats kind of a cool idea. Not cosmetically as nice as a case, but provides some real drop protection. I may have to check out them mini balls.
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I see what you did there. This is the first time I've ever seen something like this. I agree it is a little steep for $2 worth of nurf balls.

OMG
Not sure what to think about having balls on my tablet. Guess nice drop protection unless your ball's fall off.

That system might work, but honestly, I'll risk dropping it. I couldn't even give a reason without making it sound like an insult...so I'll just say it's not for me...
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What happens if you drop the tablet on a rock or a stair and it impacts the middle of the screen?

earlyberd said:
What happens if you drop the tablet on a rock or a stair and it impacts the middle of the screen?
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DAAAAA YOU GET TO BUY A NEW TABLET.. Please do not attempt

get 4 $1 dollar handballs
put holes that allows you slide the tablet corners and put a rope through the balls
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profit?

Wtf ?
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earlyberd said:
What happens if you drop the tablet on a rock or a stair and it impacts the middle of the screen?
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Try it out and see. Your wallet will love you.

The Nexus 4 as a tablet

I sold a 10.1" asus (tf101) transformer to buy my N4 figuring the phone could double as a tablet and so far, it's doing the job; better, if anything (It hasn't creashed yet!).
The N4 screen is obviously physically smaller but screen resolution is practically the same @ 1280x768 vs. 1280x800, so I simply hold the N4 closer to my eyes assisted as necessary by reading glasses. i'm aged 54 and wouldn't have required those in my 30s. There is also the option of plugging-in to a TV or monitor via the slimport adaptor.
of course my fingers now place a proportionately larger fingerprint on the touchscreen requiring a more delicate touch than with the 10" screen, but i use a BT mouse and keyboard when precise work is needed. Coupled with the DroidEdit app, I can finally use an android device as a productivity tool.
My asus had better battery life than the N4 but i've bought an Anker 10,00mAh portable charger to keep it going practically indefinitely.
finally I use an app called "screen rotation" to auto-rotate the Home screen, just like my old asus, so that i can use the phone entirely in landscape orientation while mounted on a stand.
when i sold the asus I kept my 7" blackberry playbook as a fallback but even that isn't getting much use now.
what else can a tablet do that the N4 can't?

I still prefer using my Nexus 7 to my Nexus 4 for most tasks... It's really inexplicable, technically the N4 is better in every way, the screen is better, the CPU is faster, the GPU is more powerful, they have similar battery life.... But somehow I just prefer working on a physically larger screen.
Then again, maybe I'm just stupidly fussy. Obviously, I can and do use my N4 for everything I'd use the 7 for, I don't always have the 7 with me...

i haven't touched my N7 since i got my N4, damnit google lol

If my phone had a 10" screen and a hot pluggable keyboard like my Transformer Prime, sure I'd ditch the tablet. All kidding aside, no way will a tiny handheld phone replace my 10" tablet.

I can't see my N4 replacing the iPad, the screen is too small so I have to focus more when I do stuff on the phone than I do on the tablet (I mostly do SSH and some light surfing).
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io53 said:
I can't see my N4 replacing the iPad, the screen is too small so I have to focus more when I do stuff on the phone than I do on the tablet (I mostly do SSH and some light surfing).
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screen too small? not if you're wearing magnifying glasses and you have it <8" from your eyes. it looks like a 42" TV!
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i'm used to viewing upclose now and do prefer it over the heft of my old asus.
i'm also finding my igo stowaway BT keyboard preferable to the transformer detachable keyboard for similar reasons.

theabsurdman said:
screen too small? not if you're wearing magnifying glasses and you have it <8" from your eyes. it looks like a 42" TV!
i'm used to viewing upclose now and do prefer it over the heft of my old asus.
i'm also finding my igo stowaway BT keyboard preferable to the transformer detachable keyboard for similar reasons.
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How do you hold it 8" away from your face whilst using a keyboard comfortably though?

Azurael said:
How do you hold it 8" away from your face whilst using a keyboard comfortably though?
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you don't actually need it that close. i was making the point that apparent screen size is contingent on distance from the viewer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh5kZ4uIUC0
i was using my mouse and keyboard on a train last week with the N4 propped-up on the keyboard's stand and wearing +1.5 reading glasses, it was very usable.

I have a Nexus 7 and I use it for any extended period of reading or whatnot. It has a much better battery than my Nexus 4.
- Nexus 4 / PA 3 / Franco r82 -

juicyjones said:
I have a Nexus 7 and I use it for any extended period of reading or whatnot. It has a much better battery than my Nexus 4.
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i don't doubt it.
but why take 2 bottles into the shower?

What else can a tablet do that your n4 can't?
It gives you the comfort to sit back relax and enjoy it (the tablet), all in one package - without the hassle of switching between using your fingers and a bluetooh mouse (???????) On a tiny device.
If you must only have one device then I guess an n4 can be productive. However productivity on a tablet is much better.
Sent from my Nexus 4

Tablets can switch user without mods
Tablets have a different UI without mods
Tablets can run different apps without mods
However, if you are planning to root&tweak, the only difference will be hardware really

Yeah i had a nexus 7 and sold it along with my old phone to fund the purchase of the n4, very happy with the n4, but i'll probably pick up another n7 or its successor in the summer as for watching video/browsing the web the bigger size is much nicer..
beegbear said:
What else can a tablet do that your n4 can't?
It gives you the comfort to sit back relax and enjoy it (the tablet), all in one package - without the hassle of switching between using your fingers and a bluetooh mouse (???????) On a tiny device.
If you must only have one device then I guess an n4 can be productive. However productivity on a tablet is much better.
Sent from my Nexus 4
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VR Headset For Our G2

Hi Guyzzzz ...!
Anyone tried google cardboard vr or any other vr headset on g2 please share experience

Here's mine
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Made one with illustration board. I tried using the magnifying glass lens I have laying around (I conveniently have 2) but it doesn't get the job done. Everything looks blurred until I move the phone 4 inch farther... so that's why it is required to have lens with 40-45mm focal length (regardless of diameter, I think)
I'll be making another one out of vinyl tiles while I'm looking for the proper lenses here in my area.

tunichi01 said:
Made one with illustration board. I tried using the magnifying glass lens I have laying around (I conveniently have 2) but it doesn't get the job done. Everything looks blurred until I move the phone 4 inch farther... so that's why it is required to have lens with 40-45mm focal length (regardless of diameter, I think)
I'll be making another one out of vinyl tiles while I'm looking for the proper lenses here in my area.
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Looks like a pretty neat job
i too have everything just lens are hard to find still looking i found lens of 30mm focal length but getting confused will it work or not

kurogami555 said:
Looks like a pretty neat job
i too have everything just lens are hard to find still looking i found lens of 30mm focal length but getting confused will it work or not
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I think that focal length is too short? But give it a try, maybe it'll work. Report back when it did :cyclops:

tunichi01 said:
I think that focal length is too short? But give it a try, maybe it'll work. Report back when it did :cyclops:
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haan no way man i not spending 5 dollars just to experiment and that shop keeper said he won't exchange or reture if they didn't work out i am gonna wait for monday for new stuff :good:

Just bought one of these and it fits my e970 and d800 without issue.
http://www.dxsoul.com/product/neje-...-4-7-smartphones-black-901332676#.VGdvmfnF_5M

pls tell me what does it do, i cant completely understand it. does it allow u to view screen as 3d??

nauman284 said:
pls tell me what does it do, i cant completely understand it. does it allow u to view screen as 3d??
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depends on the app. Do a search for Google Cardboard. Its still a very young market, so apps are limited. I have one app that's for watching videos, but the rest are pretty much demos of 3d experiences (google earth, roller coaster, street view). The apps split the screen into two and the headset allows each eye to get one view

But the first time people use it..... A long ....woooooowwwwww....
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Here's mine, everything works fine with my G2

Hi! How are you use magnet stick? I click it but nothing happened,may be reason in CM12?

pokatusher said:
Hi! How are you use magnet stick? I click it but nothing happened,may be reason in CM12?
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Hi, the magnetometer is near IR blaster, so I have to lock my phone in the glass as high as possible to make the magnet stick work

Thank you, it work, but very shaky. May be we can change magnet to more powerful (from hard drive, e.g.)? Or can use voice, or headeset button?

In my case, I use 2 ferrite magnets and hold the phone like I do above. I think you can modify the glass with a lower magnet slider
I tried a bigger neodymium magnet (20mm diameter, 5mm thick) and it didn't work.
Voice or headset button: depends on your apps

Review -- TrekStor Smartbag M

So this is my review on the TrekStor Smartbag M. It was designed for the iPad Air but I thought I'd give the Nexus 10 a go and see how it is.
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Comes in 4 colours: Red, Black, White and Tan Leather. Leathery finish to it which makes it feel quite premium. Not quite sure whether it is PU or Leather, but it feels very nice. Inside is lined with microfibre material that is stitched in place very well. Quality of the stitching all around the sleeve seems good like the interior of a nice car
So flat it has roughly the same profile as a magazine. There was a concern where the N10 was bigger in length than the sleeve's measurement but this hasn't been as big as I thought. It leads to the sleeve being a tiny bit open, but you can judge from the pictures as to how much of an effect it has. the opening itself has magnets embedded inside it so that it can fold and stay folded in the different shapes and not fall apart.
So it folds into two different types of stands; One at 20 degrees and another at 45 degrees. Folding the sleeve into stands is really easy and you can't really mess it up by doing it incorrectly. Just undo whatever you did and fix it correctly and you're good to go.
Putting your tablet on the 20 degree stand in landscape mode feels very stable and is not going to fall off the side very easily. If you play a game and tap the side of the screen, you might have to tap it really hard to make it fall off. In portrait mode for things like web browsing is really nice too because the case supports the full length of the tablet and then at least you don't have the light bouncing off and hitting you in the eye.
At 45 degrees, it's still easy to fold and putting your tablet up there doesn't affect the structure and support of the case. Part of the reason is the case provides the weight needed for stability and it comes across as very stable. All the buttons and ports are reachable in both portrait and landscape mode.
Overall, I'm really happy with it.

Mine arrived today (hooray Amazon Prime) and I thoroughly agree with this review.
It really is surprisingly stable with the tablet in landscape; I was expecting it to wobble even a little bit, but it's rock steady.
Outer material is fairly nice (I went for the black one) and slides into my back-pack better than the soft-touch back of the bare tablet. (I got this for the stand functionality more than protection!).
I just hope the "new car smell" goes away soon! :silly:
(incidentally, anyone else think the photos in the OP make it look a lot like a manilla envelope or Jiffy bag?)

chaosdefinesorder said:
Mine arrived today (hooray Amazon Prime) and I thoroughly agree with this review.
It really is surprisingly stable with the tablet in landscape; I was expecting it to wobble even a little bit, but it's rock steady.
Outer material is fairly nice (I went for the black one) and slides into my back-pack better than the soft-touch back of the bare tablet. (I got this for the stand functionality more than protection!).
I just hope the "new car smell" goes away soon! :silly:
(incidentally, anyone else think the photos in the OP make it look a lot like a manilla envelope or Jiffy bag?)
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Forget anyone else....i thought it looked like a mailing envelope colour when I took those pictures but in reality it's a bit more tanned than that

Very nice...and th price?

choao said:
Very nice...and th price?
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I got mine from Amazon UK here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AFWCW40
Looks like a similar price from elsewhere (including eBay and direct from manufacturer) but delivery makes the difference

Homemade Car Magnet Stand

I do a lot of homework comparing specs when shopping for devices, but always forget to consider accessories.
I guess I am also cheap, but spending 75$ + on smartphone holder seems silly.So, like with my GNex it's time to build docks and stands again.
More will come, this time with turbo charging and Qi instead of pogo pins.
This stand was a quickie until I get a chance to do more serious tinkering.
The section base is from an old broken and undersized universal stand
The main bracket is from some IKEA cabinet I cant find link to.
The magnets are neodymium similar to BAC6 BAC6
The rest is random screws & bolts from the junk box.
I still need to cut/drill the bracket to allow for connection of car charger, pics to follow when I get access to tools next week. It holds good on kevlar back especially with the slight support from bracket lip underneath. Finding a good suction surface in the car is another story...
I open the floor to questions.
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Interesting, but looks a little "home made". But if that doesn't bother you, that's fine

Augman said:
Interesting, but looks a little "home made". But if that doesn't bother you, that's fine
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Thus the home-made in the title.
There are a little bit less than ZERO accesories for sale here in Norway,, and I enjoy tinkering.
If you check out the Galaxy Nexus forum there were many people creating their own cool docks and chargers.
I don't use the phone as a status symbol, so it doesn't bother me.
I won't switch to an iPhone just for the accessories so I gotta make my own.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/accessories/diy-workshop-mods-homemade-docks-t1700672

subvertz said:
Thus the home-made in the title.
There are a little bit less than ZERO accesories for sale here in Norway,, and I enjoy tinkering.
If you check out the Galaxy Nexus forum there were many people creating their own cool docks and chargers.
I don't use the phone as a status symbol, so it doesn't bother me.
I won't switch to an iPhone just for the accessories so I gotta make my own.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/accessories/diy-workshop-mods-homemade-docks-t1700672
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I respect your stance about status symbols, and I applaud you for taking the time to invent your own car mount. I don't think I would have the patience or capability.

It would be pretty neat if you integrate a QI charger into that

windraver said:
It would be pretty neat if you integrate a QI charger into that
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You are right, that would be cool. I wish they would make a screen protector that wraps around the back of the phone and connects into the battery-- the screen protector could be a mini solar panel, and any light the screen sees would be converted in to energy. How about that for an idea?

Augman said:
You are right, that would be cool. I wish they would make a screen protector that wraps around the back of the phone and connects into the battery-- the screen protector could be a mini solar panel, and any light the screen sees would be converted in to energy. How about that for an idea?
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that's an interesting thought. But the issue with be the solar panel but the circuitry to regulate and control the power. A phone case would be thick enough though. Intergrate seven Qi wireless solar power charging. Boom!
Edit: I used speak to text to write that. You have failed me Google. But I'm not fixing it, figure it out

Nice bit of handy work. How comes you didn't just go for one of those universal type holders? There's plenty available on the market with most shipping to Norway?
Either way, good work on the one you made :good: