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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Coderedpl:
Just saw this, I'm actually interested in how it will look and function.

In for updates!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
UPDATE: The deadly tornadoes that ripped through Wichita on Saturday evening kept me in the basement and out of the shop. Luckily nothing was damaged, so the prototype pics will also be delayed but only by a day. I'll have something up

Monday night

barring any other unforeseen acts of God.

Good things come to those who wait!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lt thistle:
I'm glad we don't trend to have tornados in Oregon. Stay safe man
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
UPDATE: Prototype pics!

Here you go! These pics are of my recent prototype. There are still kinks to work out, but I'm very pleased at the progress.

I went with a clear case since a lot of people mentioned wanting it, but I also have the carbonfiber vinyl sheet that I can stretch over it. The clear case is 0.04" (1mm) thick and weighs a mere 2 oz.

I didn't bother adding any cutouts to the bottom of the case yet, because there are several configurations out there. This a just a proof of concept and something to wet your appetites.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Looks great! Can't wait to see this in production. I would definitely look into purchasing the clear and carbon fiber. I would finally be able to use my Origami sleeve and not worry about scratching up the backplate. Can't wait to see what you have cooking for the keyboard dock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
Drooling over carbon fiber case :D:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theledman:
Looking good! I'll be uploading pictures of the dock side of the case and one with a built in stand as soon as possible.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ShelW:
Looks fantastic!

Great job so far! Very much appreciated. Can't wait for the final product. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lmm112190:
Cant wait to put in an order!!! (once both are available and can be properly compared :D)

Also: my money is on a mate black (as my backplate is already prty scratched up)

Another edit: @Bruuce are you planning on putting the carbon fiber sheet inside the resin or as a decal overtop?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Andreas527:
Haven't read the whole thread so I sure this thought below already been mentioned.

What I personally would like is a cover that is at thin at the one in the picture above but you can snapped it over the screen when traveling. And in use you snapped it to the back and have a stand that can be fold out.

Something like Pxielskin Handyshell but that it fits over the screen to so it can be a screen protector when not using the tablet. The dream would be like the HD wrap.

Hope this first version sell good so you can make more models in the future. Fun to see some drifted people who want to make new products :thumbup:

And the thing Iike most and hopes you don't change is that it doesn't take place on the bezel, screen like the many folding case, skin dose and make the tablet big.

Just a thought if you guys just want to protect the backplate. Isn't just easier to use a skin from skinomi if you want to protect the backplate? I use a clear one and it works good.

Asus Prime & Tapatalk
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lmm112190:
i believe OP has mentioned making one that will work with the Assus Origami Cover. this would function as both a screen protector and stand (that is if you already have one)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xPSYCHOTRONx:
The clear prototype in the pics looks sweet dude. I would love to have a version with the proper cutouts but without the dock access cutout.

A possible additional stand would be cool too. Either way even with the dock cutout it still be sweet.

Sent from my EVO 3D w/ Tapatalk
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Will the cutout version be able to be applied with the GPS dongle connected?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
The carbon fiber vinyl sheet is adhesive-backed and will go on the outside of the plastic. Don't think of it as a decal, but as a protective skin. It is part of 3M's architectural line of products that are rated to last 5 yrs outside in all-weather and direct sunlight, vertically attached to a wall without fading or losing it's adhesion. Basically, used in my application it'll last forever and is a lot tougher than the plastic (which has better impact strength than the vinyl sheet).

Actually, its such a nice combination that I'm thinking of covering even the clear cases in clear vinyl to get the same durability.

@Andreas527: I like where your head is at. Originally I had planned to make/sell just a carbon fiber skin, but quickly moved to the thin hard case idea for the better protection and ease odd installation and removal. As for your "reversible" cover idea, I tried to put my prototype over the screen and it doesn't fit. To accomplish this feature would mean not following the shuttle curves and would defeat the goal of my design. On the other hand, Theledman's case might be easier to reverse since it is based on the overall dimensions. But really both of or projects were created to protect the back and making it cover the front instead when not in use wouldn't work either. I do plan to make a leather screen cover/ stand, but one step at a time. :) stay tuned.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
That's the hope/plan. Does anyone even have the gps bar yet? If I can get one then I'll make sure it'll fit my case. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rift999:
When I filled out the form after I submitted it I got a "page cannot be found "

(for the gps)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
demandarin has one. He has a thread about his findings and photos of the GPS dongle connected to his Prime. Looks to be the same size as the Keyboard dock connection.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1602789

[UPDATE] New High Res Pics added. GPS Dongle Test Findings on its Performance.

I have applied for two GPS dongles rumored it will take 2 weeks from the time of application.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cothek:
Thanks for all the work on this Bruuce.

What does it look like on the prime? How tight is the fit?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
Thanks jjdevega for the link! I had registered a few weeks ago but couldn't apply for the GPS dongle at the time. It's now done and I'll make sure it fits the case. From the pics and specs there shouldn't be anything to worry about.

The fit is pretty tight at the moment (which is one of the kinks that will be remedied by building up the mold for the next trial.) How 'bout a video would you like that? I've never added one to a post before, but if I can toss one up from my phone, I'll try right now. :D

UPDATE: Here's the video, but its raw off my phone.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16077294/VID_20120417_181945.m4v
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ShelW:
Bruuce

Outstanding!

Keeps the slim profile of the TP, the great spun metal look, but provides protection!

Really excellent job! (one minor suggestion... rather then a large cut-out for the speaker, can you put a series of small holes in the shape of the speaker holes?)

Overall, excellent job!

Is there any chance that installing the plastic on the back could damage the metal, or is the plastic softer material then the back plate?

For my needs, this looks perfect! Throw a decent screen protector on the front (I can't stand all of the finger-prints), put this on the back, and you're good to go!

If there's any way to design a front protective plate which could be removed, and used as a stand, but put back on the front to protect the screen when traveling, that would be a great feature! (My son's iPad uses the Otterbox, and it has a hard plastic cover which, when removed, doubles as a stand. Great feature!)

Any ballpark idea on timing for when these may be available?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] patcou:
Me want even more now...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] laword:
Sign me up for this.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] scgator78:
Im in.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dcowens:
I'm in
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mikevipe:
Im onboard
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DeBoX:
Great idea, been looking for something like this for ages.

100% support :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Master Mace:
Me sa want one!!!!

Especially when its carbon fiber (removable?) look!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theledman:
I thought about the otterbox since my dad has it, but because of the shape, when the case is over the front of the tablet, it would make it unnecessarily thick. My primary objectives is to make it as thin as possible first. This would be another variation that we can consider and vote on. After I get the first design batch out (one with the dock and keyboard), we can vote on the rest.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xPSYCHOTRONx:
NICE! Looks great in the video. Love it the way it is just like that. Nice and clear too.

Sent from my EVO 3D w/ Tapatalk
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] KiNG OMaR:
I would love a keyboard dock/tablet combo. Much like those hardshell cases for macbooks :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bawb3:
Looks nice Bruce!

Do you plan on having different materials?

I was hoping for a softer, more rubberized kind of thing, like case theledman posted from Speck in the OP, or is that more along the lines of what he is trying to accomplish?

regardless I want one though, haha :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
...working on it! Others have echoed the same sentiments and I'll start work on that when I finalize the tablet's design.

Thanks everyone for your enthusiasm. I'm working quickly to get this business up and running.

---------- Post added at 09:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:04 PM ----------

Yes, but I haven't experimented with other materials yet. I would like to have several options, however they will all be skinned over the clear plastic case. The Speck case might be more similar to what Theledman is working on. My design is more closely related to EasySwitch's Cover buddy.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Put me down for 2 and a dock cover as well.

If it can be made clear then we can put any design under it we want, images etc.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] collinsac24:
I believe a kickstarter page is in order yes? :) I'd be the first to donate!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
I've been leaning in that direction. (If you haven't read all the posts, there are 2 of us working on separate projects with the same goal) I am contacting suppliers and building tooling at the moment, so when I have the final product we'll get it going.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] collinsac24:
ok then. Well been subscribed to this thread for a while now so as soon as links are posted I'll be there :)

(thanks for all your guys time and effort in this)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
I'm glad everyone is so excited. This thread has been up for only a week and a half and already we've had 3D renderings, prototype pics, and a video so it may look like we're ready to start passing them out. However, this is a new product and will realistically take up to another month to get selling them. The kickstarter may start sooner, but there is a lot of behind the scenes work to be done between prototype and product.

Don't be discouraged, its coming. It just won't be here by Monday :) Would you guys like frequent updates on the progress or just silence until launch day so your inboxes don't get flooded?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theledman:
Updated the OP. We'll vote on surface finish and material once I have the prototype finished. How Bruce wants to decide what will be in his version is up to him! For now, since we're both in prototyping, we're cool being on the same thread :) . But once I have a kickstarter going and everything's finalized, we should probably separate threads to avoid confusion.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
Signed up, thanks again!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayvus:
First thing I would like to see with these, does it fix the possible screen from breaking while in the dock? This is a problem I fear might happen to my prime since I use the dock a LOT.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] collinsac24:
i don't believe this is a fixable problem, other than being real careful and only opening it from the center and not from a certain side. but i could be wrong
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Wait what? :eek:

I have not heard of this issue and I browse daily, is there a thread I missed that you would be kind enough to point me to?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] collinsac24:
there isn't really one thread specifically talking about the problem, but many threads on prime screen cracks, if you read through them most turn out to be stress fractures assumed to be produced by the unbelievably tight hinges of the dock
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ppiioottrr:
I'm in. I was looking for something like that...

Wysyłane z mojego Transformer Prime TF201 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Ok thank you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ShamelessMT:
I'm in. I had something similar for my iPad that was real carbon fiber and not plastic, but I'd be interested in this in a carbon fiber finish. For my dock too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theledman:
Update OP with new pictures!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
Very excited for this! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fredgar75:
Yes again! I will take both the prime and dock covers please. I even like the blue. LOL The clear is cool too. Great work. Cant wait to be able to get this.

:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] David522d:
Yeah!!! Can you make the cases a blue color? Maybe even a Blue tint?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ppiioottrr:
i just hope that you're going to ship it also outside the US, right?

Wysyłane z mojego Transformer Prime TF201 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Eagerly awaiting! This is going to look so nice on my Prime/Dock!

Will there be an online site once everything hits production? Looks like demand is starting to rack up hope you got enough products to satisfy these hungry Vulcher's including myself lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theledman:
Yep, the shipping cost will be more, but yea for sure we'll have it for international customers :)

Don't worry, we'll figure out the logistics of that once we get there!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Realm11984:
Im In

Count me in for one if you can make it happen!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techienana:
Please do make it happen!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] leyvatron:
Looking awesome....

One thing I want to bring up - if dust gets into the case and starts to build up would it start to scratch the housing of the TP?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
With a snug fit it shouldn't allow enough/if any movement between case and tablet. The only place dust would be able to collect is around the rim or edge of the port openings which is pretty well protected from any sort of friction that could happen.

.. but good question!:)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theledman:
Dust will get inside no matter what, even if it's snug. I've seen dust behind my friend's iphone 3gs incipio case even though it was a super tight fit. As long as you're not throwing it aroundin abrasive dust, abrasive dust shouldn't get inside and it shouldn't scratch.

A little trick you can always do is to get tissue paper or something else that's equally thin, and snap on the case around the tissue paper. Then you just rip the excess off and you have a snugger fitting case.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
The dust won't be as invasive on a tablet as it would be on a phone, which is rolling around in a lint filled pocket. A review I found on youtube for a similar case by SwitchEasy for the iPad said that no dust or dirt biuldup had occurred over the testing period.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jlabrat:
When will this case be available? The case looks ideal for those with a dock. Count me in too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] leyvatron:
yeah, tissue paper or something should be good.... just not in a clear case.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] disasterdan:
Ok what about a cover for the prime without the dock AND the new dongle that is coming out?

I have waited, finally bought a case (Cassen) for my prime tablet ( I have the dock too ) only to find out 2 days later that Asus has some god awful dongle to attach to make the GPS work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
It's not like you will be sporting the dongle 24/7. It's only when you need GPS and many people don't use it that much or at all. Although you will have to have an alternative case for when you do have to use the GPS.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
@jjdevega: My GPS dongle hasn't arrived yet, but it seems from all the pictures that my hard shell case should work for the dongle if it already as a cut-out for the dock. Is this a correct assumption? I want to make sure that my design is as useful to as many people as possible.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theledman:
As soon as I get prototypes ironed out, which should get faster once i return to the states :) I'm working as hard as I can!

I dont have my dongle yet but as soon as I do, i'll see if the fit on the tablet is the same as the dock. If so, we're in luck, but if not, we'll add that to the list of variations that we might do after the initial run of tablet+dock cases.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
The dongle actually takes up less space on the front and back of the prime than the dock does. However it does stick out a bit.

If the case it cut to allow the dock to work then the dongle will also fit but will have about a 1/4 inch reveal between the edge of the dongle and the case (again if cut to fit the dock).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RonH54:
Count me in on getting one of these Cases when they come out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nicoloco:
Will be interested too !! Impressive work
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Looks great! Count me in.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theledman:
Updated OP!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Looking good man. Looking good.

Thanks number 69 coming your way!

I cannot wait, going to order a few different ones in different colors just for the fun of it. 2 tabs and a dock cover please!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ShelW:
It's looking sweet!

I wonder what others think about having some kind of soft, fabric lining on the inside (if it isn't a clear case)...

Is there any risk of the case scratching the aluminum back? If not, then there's no reason to have a lining.

If it would provide more protection to the Transformer Prime, how much would a thin soft fabric lining add to the overall size? cost?

Am I worrying about nothing? I know that my son had a similar case on his iPod, handn't removed it for months, and when he did remove it, there were marks on the back that wouldn't come out, stain type markings... not even sure what caused them.

Any thoughts? Am I worrying about nothing?

In any case, thanks for the effort, it's coming along great! Can't wait. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fredgar75:
Its looking sweet. Can't wait to own them.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] itsSTARSCREAM:
Would love a clear colour one! Great work!

Hopefully you ship to Australia!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
As far as my Thin Case goes, there is

no

risk of it scratching the metal backplate of the Prime. (I don't want to speak for Theledman, but I'm sure his case is the same.)

If a fabric liner was something people were interested in, then I could add one. BUT I'd be against it because it would add weight and thickness (which is the opposite of what my case it trying to do.) My case is only 1mm thick, so adding a cushoning microfiber inside would considerably increase the thickness by ratio. Also cost would obviously be variable depending on how many order it, but I could see it adding $5 to the case. (just a guess)

As its been stated before, iPods and phones get put in your pocket and therefore are subjected to a lot more abuse than your tablet. The 'stain marks' you saw were most-likely from sweat, which would be harder to remove if the case had a lining. In any event, its a good idea to take your case off every so often and wipe down the inside. I think you have nothing to worry about. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theledman:
The material itself is pliable and its hardness is much lower than the aluminum backplate of the prime. The only risk of scratching is if something abrasive gets between the case and the prime, which is unlikely since the fit is so tight. if you're still apprehensive, you could always put the case on with a layer of tissue paper between the tablet and the case to make it a tighter fit, or you can keep the tablet in a sleeve.

(edit: There is always the risk of having the "radial spun" finish scratched...I doubt they heat treated their backplating to get a harder finish. But that issue is one that's already there and probably more of a risk *without* a case than with a case. In this case (pun intended), it should be fine with the tight fit.)

As bruuce said, my objective is to provide something with more protection than something like skinomi or those stick on skins (since the case itself provides additional structural rigidity) without hiding the sleekness of the tablet.

My apologies to everyone if we're not moving this forward with as much speed as you would like. Im sure this is the same situation with Bruuce, but I don't have a 3D scanner. I have a caliper and some rulers. Getting the fit will be a couple cycles of trial and error so it will take a bit of time. Also, I'm busy at work and though I can usually print what I want, i have to do it stealthily so my boss doesn't see.

Either way, just so you guys have something to chew on, I hope to have a perfectly fitting plastic prototype in 2 weeks time. Don't worry, I will not let this project become vaporware or fall to the wayside!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
Can't wait guys.. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lmm112190:
I don't know why I'm just thinking of this now but......https://goincase.com/m/#product/CL56300B this has been the best case by far I have ever owned for any device ever. I have purchased many replicas for other devices (made by sideo, among others) but they have lacked the thickness and integrity that this case has had. I'm all for the snap on case but the tabs inevitably break causing the case to be useless. When the second round of production and a dedicated tablet only case is produced, this gets my vote for sure!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flub:
Nice link takes me to blank page LOL
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
Link worked for me. Was blank until the page loaded.. :o
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
@lmm112190: Thanks for your interest. You'll be pleased to know that the case I'm making doesn't use plastic clips, but rather contours the rounded edge of the tablet to hold on with greater strength and lower profile. Also, the plastic I'm using is much more elastic than normal plexiglass or ABS that will fatigue when deformed.

Also, thanks for the other case site. Man, their prices are high. I'm trying to keep costs under $15, even with custom designs. Maybe I missed something special about them (my phone's 3G at work is rough so I didn't explore the whole site.)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cothek:
I had a thought as I was looking over the newest pictures...is there any way you could incorporate a tab to cover the micro SD card slot so that you cant take the card out without removing the cover?

The reason is that I've already lost a 32GB card because it got inadvertently ejected. I didn't really ever remove the micro SD card so having to take the case off to remove the card would not be a hassle and it would ensure that the card doesn't get lost. Would this work for everyone else? Bruuce, do you think it's doable?