[Q] Slide out keyboard & integrated case - Galaxy S III Accessories

I have a few of my users (yes IT manager here) asking if there is a physical keyboard for the s3 that is integrated with a case. They want the equivalent of this:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-thin-Sliding-Bluetooth-Keyboard-iPhone/dp/B0054KMWF2/ref=sr_1_3
They all know that any bluetooth or keyboard can work with it, they just wanted an integrated version as they prefer a bulkier s3 vs separate items.
I've looked around a bit and couldn't find anything, does anyone know where I might be able to find one? Or perhaps know a company that is making one now?
Thanks!

There are none :/
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I think there are..but no idea how you would get one.
http://www.ele-boat.com/Details.asp?ID=1

I've often wanted something like this when I need to answer a bunch of emails when I'm out and about. There are a bunch for iphones, but I've yet to see one to fit an Android device. It seems like if any phone would get one, the GSIII might. I've also wondered why nobody can seem to make the slider keyboard with an interchangeable TPU case to fit different models.
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jasvncnt1 said:
I think there are..but no idea how you would get one.
http://www.ele-boat.com/Details.asp?ID=1
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Looks neat, but kind of looks like just a render too.

ponyboy82 said:
Looks neat, but kind of looks like just a render too.
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Yeah...found a site that has that one but its weird...its like you have to place a bulk order or something

Wow I sent a email a keyboard for this would be perfect
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On eBay I came across this,
it's not really fit like the slider you mentioned though.

You know why you can't find one?
because it would make the camera useless, and severely diminish the speaker.
no-one has made a small enough keyboard to not cover them. the closest anyone has gotten is that computer generated render, in the previous posts that is not for sale.
it WILL happen.. just wait.

FrankZZ said:
On eBay I came across this,
it's not really fit like the slider you mentioned though.
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That's neat, but i wonder if the "hinge" can hold itself up
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maybe someone needs to make a Gameklip-style thing, but for holding these micro-bluetooth keyboards (patent pending )

What would seem more practical and allow use of everything is the keyboard folding down. When it is closed laying against the screen with a flap or something separating keyboard and screen. You works have a full keyboard and since Bluetooth the keyboard could be used with other phone with the same case. Any case makers watching here... do it live. I've thought about it for over a year. I also have a good idea for amplifying phone speakers with battery any bulk. It works to made myself one.
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ponyboy82 said:
That's neat, but i wonder if the "hinge" can hold itself up
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maybe someone needs to make a Gameklip-style thing, but for holding these micro-bluetooth keyboards (patent pending )
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It probably will (the hinge) hold, got a case from ebay and it was daaamn tight, surprisingly, it is still holding pretty good.

pyrosin said:
What would seem more practical and allow use of everything is the keyboard folding down. When it is closed laying against the screen with a flap or something separating keyboard and screen. You works have a full keyboard and since Bluetooth the keyboard could be used with other phone with the same case. Any case makers watching here... do it live. I've thought about it for over a year. I also have a good idea for amplifying phone speakers with battery any bulk. It works to made myself one.
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Like these?... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...kw=galaxy+s3+keyboard+case&_sacat=0&_from=R40
The only concern I'd have about these is that they seem to just have a "soft" hinge (ie. just the material), so it probably wouldn't support itself. Something like this would be great though if it was a hard case (think Nintendo DS), as it would protect the screen when closed.
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Skander1998 said:
It probably will (the hinge) hold, got a case from ebay and it was daaamn tight, surprisingly, it is still holding pretty good.
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Do you have a link? or to a similar one?

I hate physical keyboard that is soo old school. It's 2012 and we need to be up to date with technology.

Ignore the trolls. Any word on finding this sliding case for US purchase?
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Not a good answer, but you can get a simple OnTheGo USB cable, and plug any USB keyboard in. Handy if you are going to do a lot of work on the phone. Not that you would carry a USB keyboard around.

FYI ele-boat says it'll be available for purchase November 10th.
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Does anyone have any pictures of this case???
Does anyone know where will it be available?
Thanks.

mwinikoff said:
Does anyone have any pictures of this case???
Does anyone know where will it be available?
Thanks.
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Pictures

That is one thing I really miss coming from a MyTouch 4g Slide. A keyboard case for the S3 would be awesome. I'm going to keep an eye out on this thread and see what people find!

Kangburra said:
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pictures, not renders.

Related

Ewonder case w/ bt keyboard, anyone try it?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...VW5_3?ie=UTF8&m=A2ZATBG5IJYVW5&n=&s=&v=glance
Just ordered that off amazon, how is it? Has anyone tried it?
I'm also looking to get a screen protector but not sure which one to get. I want one that doesn't change the feel of the screen at all like the mybat brand does on my galaxy s2.
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I have it, and I'll be honest at first I was a little concerned, it looks and felt cheaply made at first site, but once I put in the tablet and I got it working it works great. I tend to forget to turn the keyboard off for days at a time and it still holds a charge days later. I haven't had any issues with the connection, the placement of the apostrephe key is a little odd, but other than that I love it.
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Oh and the "stand" version if it is okay, but I prefer to lay down and/or sit so I have to hold my legs a little funny sometimes. You can't charge it while it's standing or closed though, that's a little dissapointing.
1. It's a good keyboard for the price.
2. There is a little ghost key problem.
3. It's a silicon keyboard.
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Ugh... Dropped My Note II

I got some dings on the case. What should I do?
Fml moment
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Can you buy just the back plate and side case?
quickly buy insurance over the phone.
I already have it but this is a cosmetic defect that it won't cover. The phone still works just fine. I just need a new backplate and side part. Where can I buy those?
My phone almost slipped out my hands already 3 times. I'm definitely looking for a case.
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The plastic is definitely cheap. The littlest drops do that.
SightUp said:
The plastic is definitely cheap. The littlest drops do that.
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Alternatively you could maybe cover it up with something like:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Mat...263798?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3ccb9036b6
Scalee said:
Alternatively you could maybe cover it up with something like:
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I have that case on mine, I'm not a fan. It doesn't cover the bottom or top and it's pretty hard to get to the volume and power buttons since they are blocked from the top edge. I'd recommend something else. I just bought a metal "bumper" case that goes around the whole rim and has rubber button extensions that stick out of the frame from ebay. (there are versions with no rubber thingies which would pose the same problem - hard to get to the buttons, so I'd avoid those too)
(I couldn't quote the link since I'm not at 10 posts yet)
Scalee said:
Alternatively you could maybe cover it up with something like:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Mat...263798?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3ccb9036b6
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I have this case and it's amazing... it's incredibly slim so it doesn't add much weight and bulk. The texturized back adds a nice grip and the front of the case comes up just enough to raise the glass off of surfaces when the phone is face down.
I saw parts on ebay for it already. The back cover and maybe the side?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-housing...132?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3a7af8be2c here it is. pretty cheap too! no nfc though.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-S...128?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d60fe848 or theres this one.. a little more though. this one has nfc.
Oh, awesome! Why is the other one so expensive? What's nfc?
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What's nfc?
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smh......Near Field Communication --> Google wallet, tap to share, etc
netzer119 said:
smh......Near Field Communication --> Google wallet, tap to share, etc
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Do I want that? Is that stock on current back plates?
SightUp said:
Do I want that? Is that stock on current back plates?
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Yes it is stock on current back plates..
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss

iFace Anti-shock Case

What do you guys think?
Here's a link to the shop on ebay: Link.
I'm looking for something a little stylish in design and came across this.
I'm trying to favor Form over the actual function of a case. I'm almost tempted to get this one, but I wanted to see what others had as an opinion on it.
This case looks very similar to the iOttie Macaron case (see here)
If it is similar to that case as in feel and fit for the phone then I will buy this case immediately. I loved my iOttie for my iPhone 5 when I had it.
im really digging this case. might get it when funds arrive lol. anyone wanna buy a cruzer lite case? lol
javskies said:
im really digging this case. might get it when funds arrive lol. anyone wanna buy a cruzer lite case? lol
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What color?
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I went ahead and placed my order, hopefully it shows up at my door within the next few weeks! I'll be sure to come back to this topic with my thoughts on it as well.
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What color?
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blue
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toastyc12 said:
I went ahead and placed my order, hopefully it shows up at my door within the next few weeks! I'll be sure to come back to this topic with my thoughts on it as well.
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Awesome! cant wait to see it!
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blue
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Awesome! cant wait to see it!
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How much?
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toastyc12 said:
I went ahead and placed my order, hopefully it shows up at my door within the next few weeks! I'll be sure to come back to this topic with my thoughts on it as well.
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I'm going to wait for your results. If this is like the iOttie then I'm all over it
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5 bucks plus whatever it is to ship
javskies said:
5 bucks plus whatever it is to ship
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Can I get a picture?
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I'll upload one when I get home after work
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If you are interested in the iFace case, you can get the Tank version that looks the same for less, only difference seem to be it doesn't have the "Gold Electro Magnetic Wave Blocking Sticker"
ryocho said:
If you are interested in the iFace case, you can get the Tank version that looks the same for less, only difference seem to be it doesn't have the "Gold Electro Magnetic Wave Blocking Sticker"
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I don't like the way that one looks, and they are sold out of the black one.
_Epic said:
I don't like the way that one looks, and they are sold out of the black one.
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They look almost exactly the same...
ryocho said:
They look almost exactly the same...
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No way, the iFace looks like a normal case with nothing crazy. The other one looks like a kids phone.
Here you go epic
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I got my case in the mail over the weekend. I'll post pictures later.
Overall, it's very nice. The grip feels very good in the hand, and the case itself makes a perfect fit around the phone. The buttons aren't too tight like I've seen on other cases, but they make good enough contact that they work with every press. I'd even go as far as saying that pressing the buttons in the case feel more tactile than pressing the buttons on the phone itself.
My one complaint has to do with the rounded back. Oftentimes when I'm at restaurants or sitting at my desk, I'll set my phone on the table to use it. The rounded back makes the touch screen awkward to use as the case tends to slide the phone around a bit, or spin in place. I'd also gripe that the "iFace" logo is upside down when the phone is in proper landscape mode for camera use. No big deal though.
I got my case in the Android shade Lime-green color, but it comes in many different colors.
Also, Shipping took exactly two weeks for me, but YMMV.
toastyc12 said:
I got my case in the mail over the weekend. I'll post pictures later.
Overall, it's very nice. The grip feels very good in the hand, and the case itself makes a perfect fit around the phone. The buttons aren't too tight like I've seen on other cases, but they make good enough contact that they work with every press. I'd even go as far as saying that pressing the buttons in the case feel more tactile than pressing the buttons on the phone itself.
My one complaint has to do with the rounded back. Oftentimes when I'm at restaurants or sitting at my desk, I'll set my phone on the table to use it. The rounded back makes the touch screen awkward to use as the case tends to slide the phone around a bit, or spin in place. I'd also gripe that the "iFace" logo is upside down when the phone is in proper landscape mode for camera use. No big deal though.
I got my case in the Android shade Lime-green color, but it comes in many different colors.
Also, Shipping took exactly two weeks for me, but YMMV.
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I would love pictures. Sounds like my next case investment.
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I would love pictures. Sounds like my next case investment.
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It's not a whole lot to look at, but hopefully it helps. Excuse the orange paint stains on my kitchen counter. It's really bothering me in these pictures.
The back. Ample enough protection for the camera lens.
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I really like the rounded contours along the perimeter of the phone. it feels good in the hand. It's got a soft rubbery grip. I actually nearly dropped my phone while taking one of these pictures, luckily for the grip...I managed to catch it in time.
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The space for the MicroUSB and 3.5mm jack: Could be a bit tight for some, but works for all of my cords. My largest USB has quite a snug fit.
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EDIT:WHELP, spoiler tags don't work like I assumed. Also, If you notice the ruler in the background, I was going to try and get some measurements, but a paper ruler doesnt do me very good when trying to figure out a difference between a couple milimeters. As far as thickness goes, the case doesn't even add a full milimeter. The sides are a bit of a different story, due to the rounded edges.
iFace case is strongly recommended for the Optimus G. It is very good quality with excellent grip.
Here is a link;
iFace first class Optimus G case
I've had a number of....accidental drop tests. This is truly a great case. The rubber bump-edge really does an excellent job protecting from falls. These aren't just little baby falls either, for instance, last night, my poor little phone fell from my hand, about 5 feet onto hard brick flooring. I've yet to acquire a single scratch anywhere on my phone!
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Active car mount (Qi or plugin)

Anybody seen a Qi wireless charging car mount or a standard active car mount for this phone?
Check out this from LG:
http://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-LG-WCP-300-Wireless-SMARTPHONE/dp/B00EJRQ5YK/ref=pd_sim_cps_3
compchick813 said:
Check out this from LG:
http://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-LG-WCP-300-Wireless-SMARTPHONE/dp/B00EJRQ5YK/ref=pd_sim_cps_3
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Thanks, but bad review?
borchgrevink said:
Thanks, but bad review?
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True but I really need a car dock so I ordered it anyway. I'll let you know how it is. It seems that both from Amazon and eBay they all ship from Korea so it will probably be a while.
compchick813 said:
True but I really need a car dock so I ordered it anyway. I'll let you know how it is. It seems that both from Amazon and eBay they all ship from Korea so it will probably be a while.
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More expensive alternative: http://www.wpcentral.com/review-nokia-cr-200-wireless-car-charger-part1
I had one like this for my Rezound but it sucked pretty badly. The phone holder part was always detaching from the arm part, especially in hot or cold weather due to the plastic parts that didn't fit snuggly enough in the first place.
http://www.rei.com/product/769764/bracketron-mobile-grip-it-windshield-mount-kit
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borchgrevink said:
More expensive alternative: http://www.wpcentral.com/review-nokia-cr-200-wireless-car-charger-part1
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I saw that one too but I remember reading about the N4 having issues with the Nokia Qi charger due to them not following the standard or something, so I figured this may have that issue as well.
compchick813 said:
I had one like this for my Rezound but it sucked pretty badly. The phone holder part was always detaching from the arm part, especially in hot or cold weather due to the plastic parts that didn't fit snuggly enough in the first place.
http://www.rei.com/product/769764/bracketron-mobile-grip-it-windshield-mount-kit
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I saw that one too but I remember reading about the N4 having issues with the Nokia Qi charger due to them not following the standard or something, so I figured this may have that issue as well.
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OK? Any source? Interesting
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OK? Any source? Interesting
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Some people seem to have had luck with it but it sounds like there are issues for the most part. The other one you posted may not have these issues but worth being aware of I suppose.
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/1hzoc8/
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ne...-wireless-chargers-qi-standard-nexus-4-a.html
http://forums.androidcentral.com/nexus-4-accessories/233811-qi-charging-nokia-dt-910-a.html
Found this regarding the Nokia CR-200:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2171030&page=3
Owl Charger?
My N5 just shipped, so I pulled the trigger and ordered this one from Owl. They should come around the same time. I've not seen much in English about this company, but enough reviews on Korean sites for me to take a chance. Anyone else ever tried or heard of this company?
dipson626 said:
My N5 just shipped, so I pulled the trigger and ordered this one from Owl. They should come around the same time. I've not seen much in English about this company, but enough reviews on Korean sites for me to take a chance. Anyone else ever tried or heard of this company?
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Check the N4 forums, there's quite a few issues with Owl.
you may a look at my posting from another threat...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47056829&postcount=27
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Check the N4 forums, there's quite a few issues with Owl.
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Thanks, I found that really large thread on the N4 forums. It seems hit or miss and kinda depending on what you're looking for. I'm hoping that being here in Korea, I'll maybe get some support from the manufacturer :laugh: I'll update or maybe do a review once I get it. Maybe.
My experience with using a wireless charger in the car (one mounted on the windshield) doesn't work to well in the summer time. Would charge fine on the drive to work in the morning before sun rise. Not so on the drive home in the heat of the afternoon.

[Q] Galaxy Death Note 8.0

Hi,
I've been playing latlely with my galaxy note 8.0 wich by the way is the best tablet I've ever used and notice that is very slipery.
I have never dropped it or anithing so before it happens I decided to use some magic spell on it called protecturum griporum Plasti dip!!!... anyway, the question is:
Do you think it would damage the tablet over time?? heating or something else??
So far so good, no noticeable overheating or signal looss, it is indeed A LOT grippier. it is the first try so I didnt take to much time with the masking tape nor painting the logo, If it happens to be no problem whit it and I find it realy apealing, I will remove this coat and apply 3 coats of plasty dip and paint the logo using a stencil or something (sugestions?).
Anyway please post your comments, here some pics:
Is it clear, looks like you started with a black/brown Note. Did it make the Note less slippery. Will be interesting to see how it holds up over time.
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Where did you get it?
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so far so good!
gramps50 said:
Is it clear, looks like you started with a black/brown Note. Did it make the Note less slippery. Will be interesting to see how it holds up over time.
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Where did you get it?
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Yea! It made it a lot less slippery, much secure to hold and set on surfaces where previously it would feel like sliding off or damaging the shiny white plastic.
I got the Galaxy note 8.0 in eBay for a reasonable price and the plasti-dip can was a gift from a friend who used it to protect some bicycle parts and got some to spare, I’m nor really sure where did he buy it but I guess plastidip.com is a good start.
It been two days and heavy usage of the tablet, no overheating o performance issues whatsoever so I would say it’s a safe procedure, will try the 3 coats and possibly vinyl logo in a few weeks.:good:
Cheers!!!
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Is it clear, looks like you started with a black/brown Note. Did it make the Note less slippery. Will be interesting to see how it holds up over time.
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Where did you get it?
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Actually looks to me like he had the white version of the Note...the s-pen is white and I think I see some white near the edges where the coating is not completely even, but maybe the original poster can clarify for us. Is this coating black or clear?
Thanks!
I was just thinking of is that material toxic or not
toxic-brownies
sefrcoko said:
Actually looks to me like he had the white version of the Note...the s-pen is white and I think I see some white near the edges where the coating is not completely even, but maybe the original poster can clarify for us. Is this coating black or clear?
Thanks!
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Hi there!
Actually you are right it is the white version and the coating is black I would love to try the clear but haven’t found a seller near me yet.
The brown version looks so cool too.
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I was just thinking of is that material toxic or not
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:| I have no clue... I mean the can isn’t very clear, it doesn’t say anything about the dry product, although it says the regular: keep off from eyes or skin and vapors inhaling and the sort, but every paint can says something similar so... Anyway it’s a great question so I checked in plasti-dip official page and found:
"Is Plasti Dip® safe to use on children's toys, animal containment, and/or on kitchen utensils?
Plasti Dip® does not contain any heavy metals, and when completely dry, is considered harmless. However, it is not recommended that it be used on items that may be chewed or inserted into the mouth as it may present a choking hazard."
I’m hoping this is accurate cause I like the feeling of the Death Note 8.0 and I have already plasti-dipped my keyboards hand rest and mouse hahaha... let’s keep researching.
If I find something significant I’ll keep you posted.
Thanks for the feedback

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