[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bruuce:
Ultra-Thin Hardshell Case for TF201 (suspended)

UPDATE 10/7:

Hello loyal friends and followers. In short, this project is on hold indefinitely.

In long...Here's my latest post.

UPDATE 10/1:

This thread has undergone a facelift to better comply with Forum Rules. I started this project to answer the cry here on XDA for a TF201 specific hardshell case. Please read the

new

info listed under “Project”.

This past weekend has brought a few setbacks. A spring loaded brace on the forming machine fatigued and broke off. (these are the types of kinks that I'm working out before production starts up.) Also, my TF201 has stopped recharging. I've tried everything. Looks like I'll be sending it in. Hopefully both of these things get resolved quickly. :fingers crossed:

UPDATE 9/10: Its been a while since I updated, so I thought I'd reassure everyone that I'm still working daily on this. I don't have any cool new pictures or videos because I've been locked away in my shop designing and hand building the tools I need to quickly/repeatably create these cases. I can say that a lot of progress was made over this past weekend. Thanks guys for your patience and enthusiasm.

UPDATE 8/17:

Thanks guys again for your patience and understanding. I am very close to the initial “Early Adopters” release. All of the materials have arrived and the only thing left is to complete my tooling, which has to be slightly redesigned. The past few weeks haven’t given me much free time to work on this project, but that should change soon.

UPDATE 1/3:

After discussing the timeline with my wife and planning the work left to complete, I'd like to give a

tentative

date of early February for this Beta to officially kick off. This timeframe is more for my benefit than anything else, keeping me motivated to complete the project in a timely manner.

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Features:

•	1mm thin, Shock-absorbent plastic case (0.04in)

•	Slim Speaker Redirect, (increases the volume by 5dB)

•	Cutout for Dock (use the GPS dongle

or

Origami Cover as well)

•	Dock Guard (anti-abrasion sticker that protects the tablet from scratches while undocked)

•	Personalized designs/pictures, (this feature available in a later release)

The Project:

The purpose of this project is to create a thin, hard plastic case that can be used with or without the dock. I have been collaborating with the XDA community for several months, discussing ideas for features and gathering feedback on prototypes.

The purpose of this thread is to provide updates on my progress and allow for a continued dialog after the initial Beta launch. I need your feedback.

What is the Beta, you ask? I am going to release a simpler

clear

version of my final prototype for anyone here at XDA that wishes to participate. I want your help to test my design. Use it in ways that I haven’t thought of. Find weaknesses I can fix before they become public flaws.

This Beta case was originally going to be sold here, but it has recently been brought to my attention that this is against Forum Rules, even for the Beta test if it costs money. Therefore I am now working on a separate website to fill my needs.

Since this project was born from these forums, this thread will remain here as the primary means for you and I to discuss the Beta release, but no discussion of money or selling may occur. The moderators have been gracious enough to let this continue in a “support” role, so please no trolling comments. Keep discussion on topic.

How do I stay up-to-date with this project?

Either subscribe to this thread. I try to write updates once a week or so.

Or just follow me on twitter [MENTION=4613392]Shellsmith[/MENTION]_John.