I found an inexpensive gooseneck stand by Aduro at Microcenter for $8: Gooseneck stand
It's designed to hold a small cell phone with a clamp at the end of a swivel ball.
You can remove the clamp easily (it comes detached).
The ball at the end of the gooseneck has a hole partway through that is a bit smaller than 1/4".
You can easily drill it through, which allows you to mount things with a 1/4" screw.
This does not prevent you from using the original clamp later if you prefer.
The gooseneck is very stiff, it takes two hands to bend it.
I've always put 1/4" T-nuts on the back of my Nooks.
On the NST the flange is on the inside, on the G2 it's simply epoxied to the back.
Just by itself it gives you a resting place for your fingers so that the Nook doesn't slip through.
With a little gooseneck leg (salvaged from a mini camera tripod) it makes a nice desk stand.
You can then mount your Nook to the Aduro gooseneck.
Although this gooseneck is stiff, with a Nook at the end of a two foot extension it can get a bit wobbly.
Instead of poking the screen, I use my button box to flip pages.
This uses a tiny microcontroller which spits out commands to the hardware console jack that I installed on my G2, G3.
This accepts a Linux command which tells a daemon to inject a key and turn the page.
When it's cold I can flip the pages with my hands under the covers.
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Arrrrgh! I'm wondering if anyone has found a (leather) flip case for the AT&T Tilt 2 they are happy with?
My phone is a little over a month old, and I'm getting desperate. I've been temporarily using a clear thing (case mate) AT&T sold me with the phone (it was all they had that would fit) until I found something that would work for me. I've been reading here, and finally took the plunge to get the Designio case discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584093
Unfortunately, either I got a bad case or I'm being too picky or whatever, but I'm not pleased.
My criticisms are:
The PTT button completely covered by the leather support piece (not sure that's what to call it, but there's a leather piece that runs along the left edge, or bottom with the keyboard open). The PTT button is still functional as long as I press the leather piece just right.
The plastic over the keyboard does not fit snuggly -- it bulges up about an eighth of an inch along the bottom of the keyboard (the left side of the phone), which is annoying enough when using the keyboard, but that bulge also keeps that edge of the phone from closing flat when then keyboard isn't out. I carry my phone in a dedicated pocket in my purse, and I'm constantly finding dust & such that gets under the loose plastic keyboard protector at the bottom of the keyboard (left side of the phone when the keyboard is closed) since there's a gap along that edge from the loose plastic. That's highly annoying for me.
#2 might not be much of a problem if the magnetic closure was snug, but it's not -- IMO, it's off by a little over a quarter of an inch. This allows the top cover to slide around enough that the screen isn't protected when the case is closed (particularly the bottom of both sides up about 2.5" and up to 1/2" in from the bottom corners). If the magnetic catch was appropriately placed, it could also eliminate the gap on the left side of the phone when the keyboard is closed.
Clearly, this isn't the perfect case for me. I thought perhaps I was being too picky, but the Krusell case for my old 8525 doesn't suffer from these problems.
So, if anyone has found a flip case (preferably leather, but that's not a deal breaker) for the AT&T Tilt 2 that doesn't suffer from these problems, please share
TIA,
Saundra
i'm not entirely happy with mine, but mine seems not to have the problems that you are finding wiht yours.
i use the Capdase case, http://www.capdase.com/en/product4.php?cid=1&bid=5&mid=48, and it's a soft leather case that comes in two styles, either a "book"/side flip, or the top flip which i got.
main pro is that it uses small tabs on all 4 corners to clip on to the lower/keyboard half of the phone, allowing you full access to all buttons, the usb port, and the keyboard, without any plastic in the way. the tabs also seem to be more robust and likely to last longer than the seidio innocase tabs which i used on my kaiser. those tend to wear down and break off after about 2 years of use.
on the cons, i dislike the flap, which only has room to store 2 microsd cards and 1 extra sim card. i've already lost 1 sd card, though i am not 100% certain if it was my fault or the case (i was showing the phone to some friends the night i lost it). it also does not have any storage space for a credit card or similar, even though it would've been minimal cost to add one.
if only i could have the flap from your case, and the base of mine. then it'd be perfect.
Thanks for the input! It does sound as though we could have the perfect case with your base & my flap.
I'm in the US, and I couldn't find any retailers for that particular Capdase -- lots for iPhones. Of course.
It looks like I could maybe get it through eBay, which is good to know in case I just can't get the Designo to work for me.
Thanks again!
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Arrrrgh! I'm wondering if anyone has found a (leather) flip case for the AT&T Tilt 2 they are happy with?
http://www.noreve.com/brand/HTC/product/Housse_cuir_HTC_Touch_Pro2_Verizon_-_Sprint_Tradition.html -This works well for me, but there are no pouches for SD cards
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Noreve
I am using the Noreve case available at www.noreveusa.com I like it a lot. It too covers the push to talk button, but since I'm using a custom ROM it has no functionality anyway. The Piel Frama case I had for my Original Touch Pro, there was that darn plastic sheet covering the keyboard and frankly I think that sucks. Granted the noreve case is squirrely when the keyboard is open, but unless you are able to drive and text or ride a bike and text or a motorcycle and text, well you'd do better to spend your money on a funeral plan than a case. My only complaint about the Noreve case is the belt clip sucks. I am using an old Piel Frama belt clip since it fits my belt better. I also personally LIKE the looks of the larger Piel Frama TP2 case, but most have commented on how ugly it looks.
If you're crafty...
As we've come to realize, ATT has delivered the Tilt 2 in a state that requires serious hacks to make the simplest changes. In keeping with that line of thought, I've modified a clear plastic case and added a leather flap with a pocket for credit cards and memory stix. And - Unlike some commercial flaps, when this flap is closed, nothing can slide out of the pocket. Here's how you can too...
Note to Boy Scouts: I've included more detail below than many of you here may need. After buying the case, reviewing the pix and the dimensions, you may be able to fore-go most of the tedious instructions below.
PIX
I've posted a series of pix on photobucket (sadly, I'm too new and untrustworthy to provide direct links to them here). To review the photos:
1. Go to the PhotoBucket website.
2. Click the Drop-down arrow on the right side of the "Search" box and select "People" for the search type.
3. Search for my id, "fractalcracker". Zoom in to view the 5 photos in the default album.
Plastic Case
Two-Piece (front and back) Plastic Case from the ATT store: $29.99 (ridiculous, yes I know...). Find it online at the ATTWireless website by searching "Accessories" for part number "75525". The Back piece clips on to back of phone and allows you to access all buttons and slide open the keyboard. After adding this leather flap, you won't need the front piece of the case.
Leather Pocket Flap
The leather flap is similar to a wallet pocket. In fact you might be able to cut a wallet apart to make the flap. I'll give you directions to make this one by hand from a small piece of leather. If you don't have scrap leather, cut up your wife's (or your own) purse. Good luck with that one...
Leather Measurements:
You'll need a thin, pliable piece of leather 4 inches high by 5-1/2 inches wide. We'll cut 2 pieces as follows...
Outside flap piece:
3-1/4 inches wide from left to right.
4 inches high from top to bottom.
Pocket piece:
2-1/4 inches wide from left to right.
4 inches high from top to bottom.
Assembly
1. Cut leather pieces.
2. Lay the smaller (pocket piece) on the table so that what will be the 'hidden side' (inside of the pocket) is facing up. Align it so the narrow edge is closest to you.
3. Apply a thin bead of super-glue to the top, left and bottom edges of the pocket piece. The 4th, unglued side will be the opening of the pocket.
4. Lay the flap piece down on the table so the inside of the flap is facing up. Align it so the wide edge is closest to you.
5. Pick up the pocket piece and flip it over from left to right so the glue side is down. Align it above the right side of the flap piece and glue the 2 pieces together so the top, bottom and right edges are aligned.
6. To form the hinge, apply a thin bead of super-glue to the flap piece, running from top to bottom along its left edge (opposite the pocket).
For below - remember, we're only referencing the back side of the plastic case - not the front.
7. Lay the plastic case on the table, 'opening-side' up. Rotate it so the camera hole in the back cover is furthest from you. Slide the plastic case over so the right edge of the plastic case is aligned next to the left edge of the leather flap (pocket side up with pocket on the right side of the flap).
When we glue the flap to the case, we want the super-glued hinge joint to be about 1/16th inch below the face of the plastic case. That way, the leather flap will bend back enough to allow the phone screen to slide over it whyen you slide open the keyboard.
8. Stand the plastic case up by raising the left side and tilting it to stand on its right side. Align the right side of the case above the glue line on the left edge of the leather flap.
9. Press the right side of the plastic case down in place on the flap piece so the glue line on the leather flap is about 1/16th inch below the top face of the plastic case.
When it dries, press the phone into the plastic case and get on with your life!
May the force be with you...
Mark
Here's my "rough draft" of a car mount. It works well enough if I push the arm forward so that it rests slightly against the dash. Of course, after taking a closer look at it yesterday when I was swapping the tab hardware out for the cell hardware, I noticed that I had the wrong size nuts on the back, which seems to account for the instability. The mic stand (flexible neck portion) is hollow, so it can be modified to be as flexible or as rigid as needed to keep the stand where you put it -- of course, the more rigid the neck, the harder it is to get it positioned where you want it. The base is a PVC pipe cap sitting on top of (you guessed it) a length of PVC pipe, cut and sized to fit the cupholder in my car. This part is crucial -- you have to get the cupholder right or nothing else will work. I built a second one for the wife's car and hers works, but it's not as stable due to the oddly-sized cupholders. Ideally, you will want the PVC to touch the base of the cupholder and the more form-fitting, the better.
Not present in this version are power wires, but with the hollow neck, it's certainly feasible with a soldering iron, the right charger and a little patience.
Interesting side effect of this particular design (to be remedied in my next model) is the available angles of the brackets when opening and closing around the center point. When fully closed, the metal tabs at the bottom are just slightly too wide to snugly hold my Captivate in landscape mode.
Before any long-term use, you'll want to put some adhesive foam strips on the metal brackets to prevent scratching and probably use an angle grinder to round off the sharp edges in general. The ultimate "clean design" would be to round off the ends of the "X" and mount the T-brackets in the middle of that radius, then run a spring between the two open holes on the base of the T to provide some tension to grip the tablet tighter. Of course, that particular setup would eliminate the ability to use it as a cellphone holder, too, but that's why this is a rough draft and not a daily use device...
For anyone looking for a cheap and nice looking solution to have a portfolio case for your gtab:
I tried this out and it worked out quite well:
$13 portfolio from walgreens (any other portfolio may work too)
$5 in velcro
$2 in superglue
$0 for some parts of the original packaging
total $20
here is how i did it:
1. take everything out of the portfolio (paper, etc.)
2. put softpart of velcro on back of gtab
3. put counterpart of velcro on pad site of portfolio
4. put a small piece of the scratchy part of velcro on the inside of the closing lip
5. take the dark styrofome from the orginal packaging and glue it to the left side of the portfolio. Put it a little bit further away from the middle than from the outside, so it closes well over the gtab
6. put an even smaller piece of the scratchy part on left side of the portfolio (see picture)
7. put the gtab onto the left side. just a little bit more to the right, so it closes well
8. put 8-10 inches of velcro (with the protective tape on it) under the gtab
9. close the portfolio. the styrofom should go right over it and protect it well when the portfolio is closed
10. if you want to stand up the gtab to watch a movie, flip the portfolio all the way around and use the 8-10 inches of unused velcro to stand up the portfolio in the angle that works best.
DONE
Looks good and professional when closed. the left side slit in the portfolio can be used for the screen cloth. the styrofome further protects the gtab in case i should be so uncoordinated to drop it.
please look at attached pictures for the results.
that looks great
i think i might do the same with the one i already have since the box i used is already broken. although i was thinking on buying the case that the xoom is using they sell it at best buy. but not really sure if its worth the 50 bucks.
thanks for sharing
It seems so simple.
A simple plastic clip with an adhesive back so I could clip my pen top edge of the screen (where the HTC logo is) when I'm not using it.
Would be SO helpful yet no one makes one. HTC are you listening? How hard would it be to include this with the tablet? Or how about with the pen you charge a fortune for?
I am going to look around. I bet something like this exists for holding a pen to a dry erase board or something and I can adapt it to the EVO.
Have an idea.
Think I'll just get a simple piece of black leather, cut a small strip, wrap it around my pen for fit and stick the ends to a small piece of double-sided foam tape. then just stick it to the top front of my View (where the HTC is) and presto, pen holder.
Or even easier, get a long thin strip of velcro and stick it along the top front of the tablet, then take a long strip of the soft fuzzy side and stick it to my pen. That should hold it pretty well while I'm typing on the tablet.
Another solution I have found is to add a cap with a clip to the back of the pen (a sharpie cap fits perfectly). Then attach this to a tether that fits into the headphone jack (many capacitive styli come with this tether). The pen dangles a bit, but what the heck, it is safely attached.
Flaco05 said:
Another solution I have found is to add a cap with a clip to the back of the pen (a sharpie cap fits perfectly). Then attach this to a tether that fits into the headphone jack (many capacitive styli come with this tether). The pen dangles a bit, but what the heck, it is safely attached.
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Thanks. Yes, I thought of this as well but i hate the dangling pen part. Will post photos of whatever I come up with.
Not sure if this helps you in your search. I use a clip from a 2 dollar in line air blower or a pencil tire pressure gauge … fits the pen perfect.
Here’s a pic http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5220128/clip1.jpg
I have my flyer in a Blurex case and the pen snaps onto the closing latch.
I could have gotten a case with a pen holder. The problem is that I use the note app to do some.pretty hardcore thumb typing as I'm on the phone. In order to fly the tablet has to be comfortable in my hands. This means no bulky case so I just have a simple protective case on the back and no pen holder.
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google pen pal -- Slim rubbery pen clip holder with adhesive
I think they have them on amazon
cheap too -- 5 in a pack for like $4
Magickly said:
google pen pal -- Slim rubbery pen clip holder with adhesive
I think they have them on amazon
cheap too -- 5 in a pack for like $4
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Thanks for the lead on that. I want a black one and it seems they are selling every possible color except black. Oh well.
In the meantime I've come up with a simple solution that has the benefit of not adding thickness to my tablet when I put it in it's sleave or in my pocket.
It is just simply some velcro tape applied as show in the photos. Works a charm.
Thanks Kudzus for your idea of the tire gauge pen clip. It works perfect for me. Thanks!
It didn't scratch the finish off your pen like one of the other members stated?
Can anyone recommend a a case with a flat back so I can attach the Quad Lock Universal Adaptor (http://www.quadlockcase.com/products/universal-adapter) so I can mount phone on my bike.
Bump....any flat back cases out there? I type on the table a lot and the curved back gets annoying!
Note: I know the Moko case has a flat back, but I'm not interested in that.
Was looking for a solution like this too but ended up with the Delta mount
http://deltacycle.com/bike-phone-tablet-holders/smartphone-xl-bicycle-holder-black
Hi, probably a bit late for you by now but I just got this case for a similar application (i.e. requiring a flat back):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P1NBAVO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1RTEWDLSWDFRY
It definitely has a flat back, so it should work pretty well with that mount. However, the red plastic portion is not permanently attached to the rubber main part of the case, so it's possible the phone could pop off the red bit if you went over a big bump or something. It snaps on solidly so it might not be a concern, or you could probably glue it on if needed.