Not specific to the G Tab, but that's what I have so I'm posting it here...
I was nosing around for something distinctive to carry my G Tab and, since I'm a Soldier, I was looking for something in ACU camoflage. I didn't find any tablet cases in ACU, but I spotted something which I have and turned out to work perfectly: the case for an issue 100 oz (3 liter) water bladder.
There are several types of varying sizes and profiles. You want the one that looks like this:
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or this:
You'll notice that they have a squared off bottom. The width is perfect for the G Tab and the carrier is already lined with foam. I had a couple of the green type spare, so I used one of those; but the ACU version has PALS webbing (which would let you attach a MOLLE-compatible pouch) as well as a nifty carrying handle.
I slid the G Tab in, made a couple marks and started cutting. I cut away material on the front (where the cap and black material were) and found that left a perfectly-sized flap on the back. I sealed the cut with duct tape and duct taped over the backs of the snaps and grommet to prevent scratches. Then I sewed on a strip of Velcro and reattached one of the existing straps near the top and I was done.
Total construction time was maybe 20 minutes. I spent more time nosing around for the materials. It's ugly, but supremely functional. I may finish the duct taped edge, or I may not.
At any rate, just passing along a source for a cheap, unusual and repurposed G Tab case.
Good innovation. You should take that by someplace that does alterations, and secure that duct taped edge. Is that blue band velcro? If so, and due to the noisy-ness of that signature velcro r-r-r-rip, you might consider snaps to keep the flap in place. While you're there, have them pop on some PALS webbing and a pen sleeve, or two. Sorry, I'm a gear-do...
Seriously, though, that's pretty cool.
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I really like the look of the blue case. Cheers for showing us these.
Looks like from doing a bit of research on google they are roughly a good $15-20 to buy so not too bad (that's Aussie dollars)
electricbluejase said:
I really like the look of the blue case. Cheers for showing us these.
Looks like from doing a bit of research on google they are roughly a good $15-20 to buy so not too bad (that's Aussie dollars)
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i also done search,it is only more than 8pounds with cute gift
Which is 12.50 Australian.
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amazing... where i am buy in indonesia ?
Great case (I have one) although it doesnt cover much of the front of the phone ie front edges or buttons when lying face down on a surface and the camera/mic area is also exposed when lying down on a surface - otherwise excellent case.
Oh yea the right hand side of mine pops off and the case moves slightly back and forth over the phone causing scratches - the movement is solved with sticky tape between the back of the phone and the inside of the case.
I have incidentally since bought a Krusell case which is far far superior in many ways (see post) but does increase the size of the phone a lot more than this slim fitting profile Imak case.
P.S - dust/dirt getting between the back of the phone and the case can cause a sandpaper scratching effect between the hard surfaces and I used some sticky tape to stop the slight movement as the case moved over the phone to also stop the scratching (and the movement).
Not being one for wanting to hide my Prime away, I did want to be able to protect it if it's loose in a bag. I thought a microfibre cloth would be ideal, so bought a microfibre dog towel from Tesco (40x60cm)
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Folded 3 times, stitched along each long end, and along the short end then turned inside out. (I didn't sew it myself, but only because I was too lazy to find my sewing machine in the loft!). Cost - £3.50, plus a meal for the sewing
It's best to err on the side of being slightly tight rather than loose, since the fabric will probably stretch a little in the first few days.
Neoprene from a wetsuit would be even better & what I plan to make as I have made them many times in the past as they absorb more shock & pressure
Nice job
Use the microfiber to line the neoprene
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I like £3.50 DIY projects! How do you close it? Just by folding it?
Haha! awesome. I did the same DIY several weeks ago but by hand (so looks worse) jejejeje.
The next step would be to use a suede-like fabric, and create a small sleeve that would look tip top.
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I like £3.50 DIY projects! How do you close it? Just by folding it?
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Yes. The open end just folds over - it's about 1/2 the length of the prime extra. Long enough to tuck under neatly if it's on a table, and long enough to stay in place in a bag, I hope.
if you want you can spend another like $1 on a fancy button that you can use to close the bag
just an idea
but that looks very nice tho good job!
It looks like a pillow. I would sit on it. Be careful if you leave it on your couch.
As the nook isn't available where I live, so are accesories. Found I needed a sleeve for my NST GlowWorm, and went shopping for material.
Ended up with a sheet of thick felt (like 5 mm) and a wide velcro band.
Measured the nook, and cut the felt.
I took out my wife sewing machine, and sewed the velcro on. The furry side went all around the "body" of the sleeve (even tho it's only needed on front) and the other on the flap.
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Then I folded front and back, and sewed the two open edges together. Broke a needle where passing the velcro part, but after a second pass, it all came together.
Result: A sleeve with perfect fit, and a distinct look with the velcro all around it.
Pictures, please?
IMO, it looks much better IRL than on these pics, but you get an idea of how it may look.
I'm minimalistic, so I went for all black, but I guess you could spice it up with felt and velcro in contrasting colors or something.
Wow, looks neat and protective. Really thick felt too.
Congratulations on your DIY project.
This is the 2nd time this week I've been impressed with DIY cases. I'm pretty handy with technology, but nobody in my house sews. It's good to know how to make things.
I've got a nice zip case for my NST, as well as a slip cover. Both work, but the zip case adds bulk, and the slip cover is a bit large. A case like yours with an internal stiffener board to protect the screen against pokes would be ideal. I'd like some notches on it to protect the 'n' key from being pressed in my bag.
pretty cool, I LOVE DIY stuff
Nice! I would say - mind reader, I was researching exact same thing today!
wouldn't the velcro scratch the back of the nook when you get it out?
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wouldn't the velcro scratch the back of the nook when you get it out?
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Good point. Never seen any scratches tho. Also, the way I pick it up, my hand is between the nook and the flap, so it doesn't touch it. Perhaps putting the "furry" vercro on the flap would have been a better idea.
Hi guys.
Anyone Using this Aluminum Metal Bumper for Z5 Premium......
How's it. Is it better ????????/
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Hi, I had this, this after some time, this annoys you. Because it feels and it is bigger with the bumper. My bumper was a little thinner, but the same effect
Look for other
I use a similar version, with a cover on the back and this reduce the RF signals (BT, Wifi, Celullar, etc.). If I can recommend something, use another like the "love mei" to fully protect your phone.
I have one at the moment, bought it for 6 dollars . Actually it makes the phone bigger and less comfortable, also you wont be able to use the fingerprint scanner, because the power button will be about 6mm inside the bumper. It's edges are not soft. Buy a silicone backcover.
You should look into DevilCase. They make great bumpers which I've been using for years. Very high quality and doesn't affect cell service. They also make really cool skins but since they're not sold in the USA, the shipping is awfully expensive.
I used an aluminium bumper with a slide on back as a posed to screw together ones. I dropped my device a couple of times and thought it was fine, although the it turned out the frame bumper had warped causing the back slide in section to not sit correctly. The impact also caused the rear glass to smash in a corner which I didn't see until I removed it.
I wouldn't recommend one TBH.
Despite my previous opinion, I am using DevilCase since few months, and I can say only - The phone looks gorgeous!
Well it is slippery (like it is naked), but there is some protection (i dropped it around 10 times without any damage to the phone or the bumper).
Insignificant signal degradation (in my environment - home, office).
devilcase is the best
My Moto360 turned into a paperweight after the wrist band came out from one side. Basically the pin hole where the wristband pin sits got elongated into an open channel, possibly because I tried to keep it strapped on tight so heart rate monitoring would work.
I first tried to fix it by 'building' up the channel area again using an epoxy resin and making a new hole in the drying resin. However this method didn't work - even the hardened epoxy crumbled shortly after the strap insertion.
Second time around, I tried something different. I basically took 2 very small and thin square pieces of plastic and made holes in them using a heated hairpin. I then glued them into place using superglue into either side of where the band connects, to seat the band pin correctly. Unfortunately this threw up a new issue - it made the band (and band pin) slot effectively narrower, so the band with 22 mm pin just wouldn't go in. I corrected for this by switching it out to a 19mm pin (after first unsuccessfully trying 20mm) and shaving off some of the watch band leather holding the pin. But it still wouldn't work, because the holes were probably too 'in' towards the watch body - leading to the watch band pushing against the watch body and pushing out on the pin. While I could seat it if I tried hard, it led to a stiffly connected strap which would obviously fail sooner or later, especially if I tried to flex it at the hinge while taking the watch on and off. Finally solved the problem for good by bending the pin gently into a curved shape, roughly similar to the watch body curvature itself. Working like a breeze now.
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This the 2nd gen forum. Try posting in the OG forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-360/help