Case styles/designs that could work for the P2 (post pictures here)

[_wb_]

Something rugged like this would be nice:

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http://www.jkkmobile.com/2007/06/itronics-gobook-mr-1-rugged-umpc.html

That one has a $4450 price tag and is intended for military use, it doesn't have to be that rugged (also not that expensive please). But it would be nice to have something that you can drop, spill water on, etc.

 

[Perusa]

Are you sure?

 

[overgauss]

Can you find a better (non-thumbnail) picture?

Who me?  If so, I just googled a lot of devices I knew about, added some extra google-fu and created a single image.  I did it that way because I couldn't spoiler that amount of images, and I'd hate to get another warning for spam.  If you click the image you can zoom in a bit if that helps.  If not directed towards me, carry on.

 

[thatgui]

Not possible due to costs, but I would still love a hinge design like the Panasonic AX3 implements: http://panasonic.jp/pc/products/ax3w/index.html

 

[cuetzpalin]

Not possible due to costs, but I would still love a hinge design like the Panasonic AX3 implements: http://panasonic.jp/pc/products/ax3w/index.html

Interesting, but that wouldn't work for a handheld, I think.

 

[monstercameron]

Something rugged like this would be nice:

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http://www.jkkmobile.com/2007/06/itronics-gobook-mr-1-rugged-umpc.html

That one has a $4450 price tag and is intended for military use, it doesn't have to be that rugged (also not that expensive please). But it would be nice to have something that you can drop, spill water on, etc.

I like the mini trackpad, lets replace the right analoque with it so we can play fruit ninja!

 

[thatgui]

Not possible due to costs, but I would still love a hinge design like the Panasonic AX3 implements: http://panasonic.jp/pc/products/ax3w/index.html

Interesting, but that wouldn't work for a handheld, I think.

Do you like to elaborate that ?

 

[Asiyura]

I like the mini trackpad, lets replace the right analoque with it so we can play fruit ninja!

No.

 

[cuetzpalin]

Not possible due to costs, but I would still love a hinge design like the Panasonic AX3 implements: http://panasonic.jp/pc/products/ax3w/index.html

Interesting, but that wouldn't work for a handheld, I think.

Do you like to elaborate that ?

Having a keyboard underneath doesn't seem very practical to me. Sure there may be some workarounds, but I think they would be cumbersome anyway.

A better solution is to have one of those "rotating" hinges so the screen covers the keyboard when in "tablet" mode. As in here:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E_B35tvkj6o/UK-5ZkEnqlI/AAAAAAAAAhA/5hxp1v1rTOU/s1600/Partner+LUX++in+hand.jpg

This would be especially useful for Android.

But, yes, cost is a factor for this to happen.

 

[Paspie]

lol

 

[thatgui]

Having a keyboard underneath doesn't seem very practical to me. Sure there may be some workarounds, but I think they would be cumbersome anyway.


A better solution is to have one of those "rotating" hinges so the screen covers the keyboard when in "tablet" mode. As in here:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E_B35tvkj6o/UK-5ZkEnqlI/AAAAAAAAAhA/5hxp1v1rTOU/s1600/Partner+LUX++in+hand.jpg


This would be especially useful for Android.


But, yes, cost is a factor for this to happen.

I would like to have the chance to try it    Sure, with the current design this could be a little cumbersome, but if you design some spaces in, so that it can be hold comfortable, I don't see a reason why it shouldn't work (except costs of course).


I would favour it over your suggestion as the "convertible" mechanism has proven to be fragile if it is not carfully designed (and executed production wise), while mine has at least the "benefit of doubt".

 

[Perusa]

Or how 'bout this:

Yes, the 3DS. Make it nearly the same. h34r:

 

[cuetzpalin]

lol

LOL indeed, but I'd prefer a keyboard like that, to be honest.

 

[sswam]

The 3DS definitely feels more rugged than Pandora, I'm much happier to let the kids play with it.

 

[Franko]

lol

NO.  That's too big.  That model (according to HP's website was--->

Dimensions

7.4 x 3.7 x 1.3 in
Those dimensions allow for more keyboard space.  I do like the indented keys, but I haven't "typed" on them in a compact case.  I'm still waiting on the iCP2 to see how those keys respond to my fingers.  The next Pandora will be even better, but we (as fans) need to banter around ideas so that the team can get some feedback.

 

[Bosbeetle]

So if apple goes with dustbin for their next mac pro, we could go with an ashtray formfactor

 

[kuru]

I guess this fits better here

http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php/topic/13659-an-idea-pool-for-features-that-intends-for-professionals/?p=257483

 

[Hồng Thất Công]

Something rugged like this would be nice:

Spoiler

Spoiler

http://www.jkkmobile.com/2007/06/itronics-gobook-mr-1-rugged-umpc.html

That one has a $4450 price tag and is intended for military use, it doesn't have to be that rugged (also not that expensive please). But it would be nice to have something that you can drop, spill water on, etc.

This is not as rugged as this one 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/EBeTXPaewMo?feature=oembed