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Old 01-25-05, 07:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Would you be interested in a hard flip case
I have made one prototype case from lexan and am in the process of refining it. The case is extended battery friendly and would clip on the back just above the battery then there would be a hard plastic face cover that could flip over the top. Its hard to explain right now and I dont have any pictures because im at work. Anyhow I was wondering if anyone would be interested in this cover, I have been using the prototype for a few days and it seems to be working very well.

And just in case you were wondering I have a simple copyright protection in place and am in the patent process.
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Old 01-25-05, 07:57 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It sounds kind of similar to the Bullguard that Bulldog created. I would love to see pics. of it when you get the chance. Sounds interesting.
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Old 01-25-05, 08:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I know just where your talking about to clip on. You really shouldn't call that a case... unless I'm mistaken and it would cover the entire device.

Does it cover the entire device?

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Old 01-25-05, 08:08 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Interesting napalm! I'll look forward to seeing pics!
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Old 01-25-05, 08:09 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I would like to see some pictures, as soon as you get a prototype.
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Old 01-25-05, 08:47 PM   #6 (permalink)
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does sounds close to bullguard...but please post pics
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Old 01-25-05, 08:54 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Yeah, I want pics too! I just write grumpy.
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Old 01-25-05, 09:24 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Yes, please post pics!
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Old 01-25-05, 09:35 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Yes-yes-yes!!!!!!

I understand this is a flip screen-cover, yes? Bullguard is clip-on, which means you have to slide it on and off every time you use it - annoying (and can get lost easily).

I assume this is a bit like the covers that come with the Palms, or HP, or any good PDA except the Axim. I really think every PDA should come with this in the box, but given the x50's don't I was waiting for someone to bring one out.

I (when I get back to work!), will have to open and close my case maybe 50-100 times per day, and only use it for 30 seconds each time. It lives in my front pocket by itself, so all it needs is screen protection. This would be much easier to live with than anything else out at the moment (except maybe the magnetic sena case, which basically does the same job).

So, you have a customer as long as it fits two criteria (and assuming I understand what you are saying!):

1: make sure it is solid enough that it can never touch the screen itself, even with reasonable (not excessive) pressure applied. If it can touch the screen (like most cases can with the card-holders), I'll be too scared to use it.

2: if possible, make it protect the front buttons so they cannot be pressed when in a pocket (it may need a slight recess to avoid pressing on them itself).

If you can pull this off, I'll be thrilled!!!
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Old 01-25-05, 09:40 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Any chance you will be making one for the x30?
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Old 01-25-05, 10:02 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bnet504
Any chance you will be making one for the x30?
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Old 01-25-05, 10:09 PM   #12 (permalink)
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i also cant wait for pics i love both my flip case and my hard rhino skin a product that could acomplish both, not to mention be extended battery friendly would be the greatest thing since sliced bread.
please keep it going
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Old 01-25-05, 10:27 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Ok here are some pictures of the prototype. Keep in mind, this is still pretty crude.






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Old 01-25-05, 10:30 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Not Bad...
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