Building a case/cover - Page 2

ElaHuguet · 07-20-2006, 06:58 AM

For a small price, and if my first works out, sure. It'll be the perfect excuse to buy a decent sewing machine, finally.

ali · 07-20-2006, 07:01 AM

For the time until I have something real, I bought a CaseLogic carrying case for 48 CDs. It is not much larger than the Iliad (17x27x3cm outside). I paid 6,- Euros.

ElaHuguet · 07-20-2006, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ali

For the time until I have something real, I bought a CaseLogic carrying case for 48 CDs. It is not much larger than the Iliad (17x27x3cm outside). I paid 6,- Euros.

Good idea.

Pitchfork · 07-20-2006, 01:06 PM

I have just been out to buy a cover for the Iliad. Found an Oxford International Timebook System in my local paper shop, removed all the content (slides out), and used 3 small velcro pads to stick it all together.

Not perfect, but does the trick.

ElaHuguet · 07-20-2006, 01:30 PM

Have you stuck the velcro pads to the back of the iLiad?

tribble · 07-20-2006, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElaHuguet

Have you stuck the velcro pads to the back of the iLiad?

LOL

I actually find it quite a good surface. I dont think ill need a protective cover attached to the iLiad. I would rather go for a protective box for transportation. I would make me nervous to have that cover lid dangling around all the time.

ElaHuguet · 07-20-2006, 02:13 PM

Yeah, my husband thinks it's ok too, and I agree it looks nice in the photo, but I'm like "stick something to my beautiful iLiad??? NO WAY!" ROFL

I'm still mulling over whether to make a carrying case, and take the iLiad out each time, or a cover that'll stay on (but not stuck to it, using the same cloth to make a sort of pocket, and some elastic)

Pitchfork · 07-20-2006, 02:31 PM

Yes the velcro is stuck to the back. I do not see the Iliad as a peice of art. It is a useful device for my work. Lets face it, the device is less at risk by 3 1x1 cm squares of velcro hidden on the back than being moved around on a desk, being knocked in transport, or rubbing against other items in my bag.

When the final cover for the Iliad arrives, it will probably cover the back anyhow.

I am mostly worried about the screen, not the casing. That rubber coating is rather fragile. I have a mouse covered in the same stuf (or at least it was until it rubbed off).

The cover is not ideal. I still have to be careful when carrying it, but it is better than nothing until october.

BTW i chose velcro so that I could still get to the reset button, as it seems to be the most frequenly used button on the device at the moment

ElaHuguet · 07-20-2006, 02:48 PM

Well, I view it like a well-loved hardback edition of a book... I wouldn't stick stickers on it!

But that doesn't mean I don't see your point, I also want to protect it, I'm going to be carrying it around in my handbag, knocking against my keys, my mobile... it definitely needs something!

deadite66 · 07-20-2006, 03:09 PM

wonder if a portable dvd case would do the trick, i would think they are a similar size just a bit fatter

i.e.
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05...892&t_mode=des
http://www.ebags.co.uk/shoreline_cas...?modelid=49746

firekat · 07-20-2006, 10:38 PM

Not that I have seen an iLiad yet but one of the concerns about any sort of a case or cover is that you have to have access to the stylus/pen and the stylus storage well maybe. From what I have read so far you need to stow the stylus to shutdown the extra power consumption used in running the Wacom interface. I did see somewhere that supposedly it would also shutdown if the stylus was out of the well and also away from the screen for a prolonged period.

Otherwise just throwing it in one of those Targus style notebooks just to use as a cover should be good enough at least for the time being.

MikeB · 07-25-2006, 08:58 AM

As mentioned in another thread, the LightWedge Original size case fits nicely (with a little stretch at the corners) and had a microfibre interior to protect the screen. I paid £4.86 at Amazon UK.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1...teway&v=glance

Mike

yokos · 07-25-2006, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ali

For the time until I have something real, I bought a CaseLogic carrying case for 48 CDs. It is not much larger than the Iliad (17x27x3cm outside). I paid 6,- Euros.

Me too. I buyed a Case Logic [48 CDs] today, I paid 4 €.
The little stretch at the corners of the zip is ok.
I will post a picture tomorrow.

deadite66 · 07-25-2006, 05:42 PM

ordered the last lightwedge case on amazon.co.uk o/

yokos · 07-26-2006, 09:15 AM

As promised: 2 photos of iLiad in Case Logic.

07-20-2006, 01:06 PM	#19
Pitchfork Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 31 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spain Device: Iliad/Ipaq 6340	I have just been out to buy a cover for the Iliad. Found an Oxford International Timebook System in my local paper shop, removed all the content (slides out), and used 3 small velcro pads to stick it all together. Not perfect, but does the trick. Attached Thumbnails

07-20-2006, 02:31 PM	#23
Pitchfork Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 31 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spain Device: Iliad/Ipaq 6340	Yes the velcro is stuck to the back. I do not see the Iliad as a peice of art. It is a useful device for my work. Lets face it, the device is less at risk by 3 1x1 cm squares of velcro hidden on the back than being moved around on a desk, being knocked in transport, or rubbing against other items in my bag. When the final cover for the Iliad arrives, it will probably cover the back anyhow. I am mostly worried about the screen, not the casing. That rubber coating is rather fragile. I have a mouse covered in the same stuf (or at least it was until it rubbed off). The cover is not ideal. I still have to be careful when carrying it, but it is better than nothing until october. BTW i chose velcro so that I could still get to the reset button, as it seems to be the most frequenly used button on the device at the moment Last edited by Pitchfork; 07-20-2006 at 02:33 PM.

07-20-2006, 03:09 PM	#25
deadite66 Groupie Posts: 197 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2006 Device: irex iliad, uk Kindle gen3	wonder if a portable dvd case would do the trick, i would think they are a similar size just a bit fatter i.e. http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05...892&t_mode=des http://www.ebags.co.uk/shoreline_cas...?modelid=49746 Last edited by deadite66; 07-20-2006 at 03:33 PM.

07-20-2006, 10:38 PM	#26
firekat Groupie Posts: 157 Karma: 314 Join Date: May 2006	Not that I have seen an iLiad yet but one of the concerns about any sort of a case or cover is that you have to have access to the stylus/pen and the stylus storage well maybe. From what I have read so far you need to stow the stylus to shutdown the extra power consumption used in running the Wacom interface. I did see somewhere that supposedly it would also shutdown if the stylus was out of the well and also away from the screen for a prolonged period. Otherwise just throwing it in one of those Targus style notebooks just to use as a cover should be good enough at least for the time being. Last edited by firekat; 07-21-2006 at 12:06 AM.

07-26-2006, 09:15 AM	#30
yokos Pac-Man caught my iLiad. Posts: 807 Karma: 3595 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany; next to Baltic Sea Device: Boox Max Lumi, iRex iLiad (RIP)	As promised: 2 photos of iLiad in Case Logic. Attached Thumbnails

07-20-2006, 06:58 AM	#16
ElaHuguet iLiad freak Posts: 339 Karma: 243 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mallorca, Spain Device: iRex iLiad	For a small price, and if my first works out, sure. It'll be the perfect excuse to buy a decent sewing machine, finally.

07-20-2006, 07:01 AM	#17
ali Addict Posts: 302 Karma: 116 Join Date: May 2006 Device: Iliad, dude!	For the time until I have something real, I bought a CaseLogic carrying case for 48 CDs. It is not much larger than the Iliad (17x27x3cm outside). I paid 6,- Euros.

07-20-2006, 01:30 PM	#20
ElaHuguet iLiad freak Posts: 339 Karma: 243 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mallorca, Spain Device: iRex iLiad	Have you stuck the velcro pads to the back of the iLiad?

07-20-2006, 02:13 PM	#22
ElaHuguet iLiad freak Posts: 339 Karma: 243 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mallorca, Spain Device: iRex iLiad	Yeah, my husband thinks it's ok too, and I agree it looks nice in the photo, but I'm like "stick something to my beautiful iLiad??? NO WAY!" ROFL I'm still mulling over whether to make a carrying case, and take the iLiad out each time, or a cover that'll stay on (but not stuck to it, using the same cloth to make a sort of pocket, and some elastic)

07-20-2006, 02:48 PM	#24
ElaHuguet iLiad freak Posts: 339 Karma: 243 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mallorca, Spain Device: iRex iLiad	Well, I view it like a well-loved hardback edition of a book... I wouldn't stick stickers on it! But that doesn't mean I don't see your point, I also want to protect it, I'm going to be carrying it around in my handbag, knocking against my keys, my mobile... it definitely needs something!

07-25-2006, 08:58 AM	#27
MikeB Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2006 Device: Pocket Loox 720	As mentioned in another thread, the LightWedge Original size case fits nicely (with a little stretch at the corners) and had a microfibre interior to protect the screen. I paid £4.86 at Amazon UK. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1...teway&v=glance Mike

07-25-2006, 05:42 PM	#29
deadite66 Groupie Posts: 197 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2006 Device: irex iliad, uk Kindle gen3	ordered the last lightwedge case on amazon.co.uk o/

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