Who Will Make The Perfect Case???

[DanUC6]

Sorry Rob but I gotta go with Vaja...wat do you guys think. Will apple have anything sexy????

[robhon]

Originally Posted by DanUC6

Sorry Rob but I gotta go with Vaja...wat do you guys think. Will apple have anything sexy????

Not a problem. Viva la differance.

[DanUC6]

This could probably go in the acessories thread

[chris]

Originally Posted by DanUC6

This could probably go in the acessories thread

Moved.

[robhon]

You know, I really like those Vaja cases but for one thing. And this is why I don't like a lot of other cases out there for the iPod. It's like everyone is making a case to KEEP your iphone/ipod IN. So, what you end up doing is interacting with this technology from Apple inside a $30 case rather than enjoying the full experience of the incredible blending of design and technology that IS Apple. The result is a bulker, heavier and inherently less attractive iPod, just because the ipod is so beautiful on it's own.

I'm trying not to be a saleman here in a forum, against forum rules. But as a designer that's what I was thinking about. In designing a case for the iphone for myself, personally, (which is all I've done) I wanted a case that I can keep my phone in but take it out of the case to enjoy Apple's handiwork. I just want a simple protective case that I can take my phone OUT of. Sure, I might drop it. But I want to touch my iphone!!

Again, viva la difference. Everyone should buy the case that they like the best. It's a huge market with a lot of hot cases that are sure to come out. I'm totally anxious to see more of what other designers come out with!!

[DanUC6]

I am also a fan of enjoying the apple engineering and like to take it out every now and then. That is why I can't stand the form fit ones, those rubber things just piss me off!!!

[Cantwait4iPhone]

Originally Posted by robhon

You know, I really like those Vaja cases but for one thing. And this is why I don't like a lot of other cases out there for the iPod. It's like everyone is making a case to KEEP your iphone/ipod IN. So, what you end up doing is interacting with this technology from Apple inside a $30 case rather than enjoying the full experience of the incredible blending of design and technology that IS Apple. The result is a bulker, heavier and inherently less attractive iPod, just because the ipod is so beautiful on it's own.

I'm trying not to be a saleman here in a forum, against forum rules. But as a designer that's what I was thinking about. In designing a case for the iphone for myself, personally, (which is all I've done) I wanted a case that I can keep my phone in but take it out of the case to enjoy Apple's handiwork. I just want a simple protective case that I can take my phone OUT of. Sure, I might drop it. But I want to touch my iphone!!

Again, viva la difference. Everyone should buy the case that they like the best. It's a huge market with a lot of hot cases that are sure to come out. I'm totally anxious to see more of what other designers come out with!!

I agree. This is very important to me. The way I see it is that cases that constantly stay on the product take away the point of the amazing aesthetic and feel, that the designers and engineers took hours to make, and we payed hundreds of dollars for. I haven't looked at any cases other than yours, Rob, but I am sure there will be plenty of good ones. I am still looking into yours, though. I hope I can still nab that discount

[wjp09]

A case is a definate ACCESORY I will buy. I wonder if apple will release cases.

[joe]

Originally Posted by wjp09

A case is a definate ACCESORY I will buy. I wonder if apple will release cases.

I was just thinking the same thing. They could probably release a really nice one but they'll probably leave it to aftermarket.

[robhon]

Apple's deal with accessory makers is pretty onerous. Rather than make their own (other than a few basic items) they, to date, have left that to the aftermarket crew. They then feed off that fatted calf with high margins.