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Hi All, another feature that I wanted to see if anyone else had.
I am finding that with the lid closed on my jasjar that the screen is coming slightly loose.
If you close the lid, and put your thumbs on the screen above the speakers and rock from one side to the other it shifts a fair bit.
I have been flipping the screen quite a lot, but this one is only a week or so old.
Any one else find this?
Spotted someone asking asking about this on another thread and noticed I have the same problem.
http://amd.co.at/anti/pocket/pics/Ameo/AMEO_VGA/PICT1860.JPG
(antivirus - borrowed your picture, let me know if you object and I'll remove it)
So who else has the same problem, what's causing it and what can we do to stop it?
I noticed i get that to. the only way i have found to stop it happening is to magnetise my keyboard on the outside of the case. I think its caused by the connectors for the keyboard, there are 2 little black risen points that stick out and 1 of them makes those marks. (thats what i think - anyone else know any different?)
I was cheesed off by this as having paid out for the phone and for this to happen within a week i wasnt happy. Great phone tho! So all is kinda forgiven!
We need more protective cases out there! Only 2 types i can find so far.
yeh youre right. not only does the black plastic thing line up with scratches, but i noticed some of the scratched silver metal on the black plastic thing.
Yes, looks like that's it.
Now to find an acceptable solution. I'm more than a little pissed off to be honest at such a simple design flaw.
I'm currently misaligning the keyboard with the Ameo by a few mm so that the right hand connector is off the screen and nearer the VueFlow button but this is not an acceptable solution really
could try filing the RHS black thing down/off. the magnets seem to do a good job of ensuring the ameo only connects to keyboard when properly aligned (left to right) anyway.
the countour on keyboard also ensures ameo is straight relative to the keyboard.
The black points seem to keep the ameo upright when using the keyboard, im probably wrong tho.
Try turning the keyboard around in the case, i know its a pain when you want to use the keyboard and have to turn it around to use it, but i find that it works.
Eg have the buttons facing the bottom of the case so the smooth surface is facing the screen. Thats the only other way round it i can see. Im just keeping my eye out for a skin, as ive asked about in another post.
If other people out there are trying to work around it spending money on a different case may be the only way, but your right, big design floor. I noticed it, the same evening i purchased it and managed to flip my keyboard over or put it on the outside of the case. Adds to the bulk tho putting it on the outside, but to me, its the safest option.
I took the Dremmel to that horrid little black plastic lump.
I took it down about 60%, there is still an alignment piece there, but much lower.
I can report that there was no difference in using the keyboard, with or without the leather case. It clips into place just the same as before, and stands up fine as before.
I dont think there is now any danger of more damage from it on my device.
Of course, if you take a Dremmel to YOUR kb, its not my fault what the result is!
OK managed to snatch one of the only/few tilts available in my area last Friday and now, after a week of use I've noticed I hate the ATT case I bought: The leather, plastic clip, top-loading case, SUCKS!
I work in an ER so speed, quality, ease of use is paramount. My major problem with this case is that 1. I press buttons trying to pull it out and 2. the belt clip is not centered well so when I try to orient it horizontally on my scrubs the opening end tips downward toward the floor.
SO, I've been searching around the forums, looked at a TON of different cases. So far I like the look of this: http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6562
BUT I don't like the plastic over the keyboard and how annoying is that flap when you're trying to talk on the phone? I don't want to be fiddling with a GD flap while talking. Does the flap flip all the way back on itself?
SO, I need a well-balanced, high quality plastic clip (quick releases are good), that does not have cumbersome flaps (or at least has flaps that fold back on the case/go away when used as a phone).
Thoughts?
Thanks
Does this case work for you?
http://www.boxwave.com/products/dlsleeve/htc-kaiser-designio-leather-sleeve_2642.htm
I received mine this week and am satisfied. There is no hole to access the reset button, but that's a minor issue.
skins07 said:
Does this case work for you?
http://www.boxwave.com/products/dlsleeve/htc-kaiser-designio-leather-sleeve_2642.htm
I received mine this week and am satisfied. There is no hole to access the reset button, but that's a minor issue.
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It seems that you can't slide the keyboard out when using this case... am I mistaken?
h0mersimps0n said:
SO, I've been searching around the forums, looked at a TON of different cases. So far I like the look of this: http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6562
BUT I don't like the plastic over the keyboard and how annoying is that flap when you're trying to talk on the phone? I don't want to be fiddling with a GD flap while talking. Does the flap flip all the way back on itself?
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I don't know about the book-style case, but I have the PDAir flip case, which has the flap hinge at the bottom. On that case, the front flap folds back very nicely. The snap strap on the top that holds the front flap closed doesn't fold back so well, but I've only had the case 2 weeks so it'll probably loosen up a bit over time.
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It seems that you can't slide the keyboard out when using this case... am I mistaken?
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To slide the keyboard, you do need to unsnap the cover and fold it back. The phone can still be left in the case. I rarely use the keyboard, but this could be a major issue for those that do.
skins07 said:
Does this case work for you?
http://www.boxwave.com/products/dlsleeve/htc-kaiser-designio-leather-sleeve_2642.htm
I received mine this week and am satisfied. There is no hole to access the reset button, but that's a minor issue.
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Do you have any pics with your phone in it?
Have you had any problems with the belt clip screw coming loose?
I think I need something that protects the screen too... I'll have to think it over...
3WAYGEEK- thank you for the reply- that's exactly the info I was looking for, now I just need to find someone who has the side flap...
Thanks guys
h0mersimps0n said:
Do you have any pics with your phone in it?
Have you had any problems with the belt clip screw coming loose?
I think I need something that protects the screen too... I'll have to think it over...
3WAYGEEK- thank you for the reply- that's exactly the info I was looking for, now I just need to find someone who has the side flap...
Thanks guys
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Sorry, I have no pictures. There are images without the phone on the Boxwave site.
There have not been any problems with the clip and screw.
I do use a screen protector, but this case does leave the screen open, a feature I was seeking.
As many of you guys have noticed with your G1s, there are some issues with the screen! From it wobbling to creaking and god knows what else will come up. I got my G1 exactly 1 week ago, and I have noticed that the screen is wobbly when the phone is closed. It might just be me, but I keep noticing it and think its annoying. So I decided to make a quick easy fix for it. All you need is some clear plastic sheet maybe half a millimeter thick, Elmer's glue and scissors.
Cut the sheet maybe 1 to 2 millimeters wide and a centimeter or so long and place it in the bottom corner of the phone's chin, next to the small bump from the memory card slot. I dont have pictures right now, but the idea is pretty basic and you should be able to figure it out on your own.
After, the phone feels a lot more solid and the wobbling is gone!
I was actually just thinking of doing something similar the other day. Although, laziness got the best of me :-T
Haha nicee, well when you do get to it you should get quite a noticeable difference, and it really doesn't take that long to do, maybe 5 minutes or so at the most. Currently I am looking into actually custom designed cases for the phone with designs on it. I really like the design on the back of the battery cover of the Developer edition phone and am looking into making something like that.
I have resolved this problem with a silicon case from ebay. It comes with 2 parts, one on the main body and one on the screen body. Now when the phone slides, the silicone parts are touching each other so there is no wobbling.
SolemnWishing said:
Haha nicee, well when you do get to it you should get quite a noticeable difference, and it really doesn't take that long to do, maybe 5 minutes or so at the most. Currently I am looking into actually custom designed cases for the phone with designs on it. I really like the design on the back of the battery cover of the Developer edition phone and am looking into making something like that.
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i had extra strips of universal screen protectors and used those. not only did it help with the squeaks. but it lined the screen up again. it always bothered me how it felt uneven while it was closed.
as for custom cases, count me in. i go through cases a little too quickly.
13bjunkie said:
i had extra strips of universal screen protectors and used those. not only did it help with the squeaks. but it lined the screen up again. it always bothered me how it felt uneven while it was closed.
as for custom cases, count me in. i go through cases a little too quickly.
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Haha sounds good! Do you have any idea on a good tool to use to actually make the design? I would say sharpie, but it really isn't as permanent as I would want it, it will fade away too quickly.
haha sharpie. that's the reason i go through cases like there's no tomorrow. slow days at work drive creativity lol. i even went to a friend's shop that prints and cuts vinyl graphics for cars and had them cut the same dimentions of the shield skins
I tried this, and didnt like the way my phone felt when I opened/closed it. It was too stiff, and hung.
I did this http://androidcommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?p=151499#post151499
This worked beautifully! and took me like 20 seconds.
I also didn't like putting glue on my $400 ADP1
Dredge said:
I tried this, and didnt like the way my phone felt when I opened/closed it. It was too stiff, and hung.
I did this http://androidcommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?p=151499#post151499
This worked beautifully! and took me like 20 seconds.
I also didn't like putting glue on my $400 ADP1
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That is pretty , much the same concept as my idea, except i used completely removable Elmer's glue, but which ever one works for you
And does anyone know where I can buy Developer edition battery covers?
Hi,
I was wondering if anybody has ever come across a single piece silicone skin that will fit the Touch Pro. I recently had my phone in my pocket, and got a bit wet, and had problems with the bottom right button until I dried it with a hair dryer.
There seems to be plenty of skins on eBay etc, but they are two part with lots of cut outs, and wouldn't protect the phone from damp conditions. What I'm looking for is a single piece skin with just cut outs for the screen, mic, earpiece and and speaker to protext the phone from the damp as much as possible.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
Steve.
Wouldn't a single piece skin make it impossible to slide open?
Yes, which is why I'm probably struggling to find one, but there are plenty of phones without slide-out keyboards that manage ok. If I'm going on a bit of a hike/trek then I'd happily live without the ability to slide the keyboard out for the extra protection.
Cheers,
Steve.
I posted this on another page, if you do a search on Amazon for Touch Pro cases, you will find a LOT of cases. Some I picked up for about .99c. And, I bought about 3 of them which were rubberized cases. The way the case stays on the TP is that it has a joint at the top and bottom of the two pieces of the case.
I've seen the cases on Amazon, and eBay, and the silicon ones seem to come in two pieces, one for the top half and one for the bottom half? I think to offer any protection from moisture, it would be better in a single piece - I'm wondering whether one for the Diamond would fit, although the diamond is about 7mm thinner, so I doubt it.
I guess I'm just out of luck.
Cheers,
Steve.
How do you get as single piece on a device with a slide-out keyboard?
I think you are missing my point. I'm saying that I'm happy to have a case that, while it's on, I'm happy not to be able to slide out the keyboard.
Cheers,
Steve.
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StevePritchard said:
I think you are missing my point. I'm saying that I'm happy to have a case that, while it's on, I'm happy not to be able to slide out the keyboard.
Cheers,
Steve.
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Then i'm completely confused as to why you'd want a phone that HAS a slide-out keyboard but you want a case that makes it unusable. Why not just go with a phone that doesn't have a slide-out keyboard?
It's very simple. I have a Phone with a slide out keyboard (which I love - I think it's great, and I wouldn't want to change it for one that doesn't have a keyboard). If I go on a hike where I might get rained on, I'd like to take my phone, but I'd also like to offer it as much protection from the rain/damp as I can. For the duration of the hike, I don't mind not having access to the slide out keyboard, because it has a perfectly functional on-screen keyboard that I can use if I really need to.
I could get a waterproof wallet for it, but I think that's a bit impractical and bulky, so I was wondering whether I could get a one-piece silicone case for it, only to use while out on a hike. That's all.
Cheers,
Steve.
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It's very simple. I have a Phone with a slide out keyboard (which I love - I think it's great, and I wouldn't want to change it for one that doesn't have a keyboard). If I go on a hike where I might get rained on, I'd like to take my phone, but I'd also like to offer it as much protection from the rain/damp as I can. For the duration of the hike, I don't mind not having access to the slide out keyboard, because it has a perfectly functional on-screen keyboard that I can use if I really need to.
I could get a waterproof wallet for it, but I think that's a bit impractical and bulky, so I was wondering whether I could get a one-piece silicone case for it, only to use while out on a hike. That's all.
Cheers,
Steve.
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$2.99, box of ziplock sandwich bags.
sanjsrik said:
$2.99, box of ziplock sandwich bags.
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Good call. Looks like it's my best option.
Cheers,
Steve.
What? I'm being serious. what do you think those "waterproof" bags are for phones?
StevePritchard said:
It's very simple. I have a Phone with a slide out keyboard (which I love - I think it's great, and I wouldn't want to change it for one that doesn't have a keyboard). If I go on a hike where I might get rained on, I'd like to take my phone, but I'd also like to offer it as much protection from the rain/damp as I can. For the duration of the hike, I don't mind not having access to the slide out keyboard, because it has a perfectly functional on-screen keyboard that I can use if I really need to.
I could get a waterproof wallet for it, but I think that's a bit impractical and bulky, so I was wondering whether I could get a one-piece silicone case for it, only to use while out on a hike. That's all.
Cheers,
Steve.
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Check out this one if you haven't already. It's a bit bulky, but you can talk without removing it from the case.
ribcage said:
Check out this one if you haven't already. It's a bit bulky, but you can talk without removing it from the case.
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Which one's that - I'm assuming you meant to include a link?
I've plumped for a cheap "disposable" one for now, which looks a bit like a condom - how many times you can use it before you need to dispose of it, I'm not sure.
Cheers,
Steve
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Plus, do a google search for htc touchpro silicone case
I have one of these that I use when I go camping. You can use it in the case but it is also easy to get in and out of the case. A bit bulky but I know my phone will not get hurt.
http://www.otterbox.com/handheld-pda-cases/1900-series/1900-series-pda-case/
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Plus, do a google search for htc touchpro silicone case
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Thanks for the link - I think that case, along with all the other silicone ones I can find specifically for the Touch Pro are split to allow the keyboard to slide out, which won't offer as much protection from moisture as I would like.
JudgeDredd67 said:
I have one of these that I use when I go camping. You can use it in the case but it is also easy to get in and out of the case. A bit bulky but I know my phone will not get hurt.
http://www.otterbox.com/handheld-pda-cases/1900-series/1900-series-pda-case/
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That looks like a serious piece of kit, but is a bit expensive and bulky compared to what I was hoping for.
Cheers,
Steve.
Make no mistake, otterboxes are freakin' huge. HUGE.
Well, you will probably not make your touch pro water resistant with a case...but I'd say this "armor" does make it tough to break.
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Touch-Pro..._37?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1226243877&sr=8-37
This is definitely not a good case. It has to flip open to use the keyboard.