Re: Metal case [was: Application idea: Bicycle computer]

2008-03-18 Thread Paul Jimenez
How about a case that's part metal and part plastic? Make it plastic just around the antennas (which, IIRC are at the 'ends' of the phone) and metal everywhere else? Heck, it could end up having a *good* effect by being extra shielding between the antennas and the (noisy) electronics of the

Re: Metal case [was: Application idea: Bicycle computer]

2008-03-07 Thread Jeremiah Flerchinger
By the way, when will the CAD files for the Freerunner case be released? Also, is anyone seriously working on alternative cases for the FIC Openmoko phones? I've heard the GTA01 and GTA02 have similar cases, but it hasn't been confirmed if they are identical. I'm going to wait for word on

Re: Metal case [was: Application idea: Bicycle computer]

2008-03-07 Thread JW
On 07/03/2008, Jeremiah Flerchinger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've heard the GTA01 and GTA02 have similar cases, but it hasn't been confirmed if they are identical. my understanding (from mail list prev and IRC) is that there are (small) differences to internal case dimensions between GTA01 and

Re: Metal case [was: Application idea: Bicycle computer]

2008-03-06 Thread Erland Lewin
2008/3/6, JW [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Why do people want metal cases so much...???Features in wiki hardware wishlist too. My main reason for wanting a metal case is that it ages better than plastic. I carry my phone (currently a Sony Ericsson P910) in my pocket, and even though I try to keep