02-12-2004, 09:00 PM
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Executive Editor
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iPAQ 2215 Metal Grips Coming Soon from Pocket PC Techs
Those mad scientists at Pocket PC Techs keep cranking out fascinating little hardware mods to make our Pocket PCs more powerful, and unique to boot. Their latest creation is a set of metal (aluminum I presume?) replacement grips for the iPAQ 2215. Some people have had a problem with the rubber grips falling off, and while they're usually replaced by HP under warranty, this is a way cooler option. :mrgreen:
I'll post more when they're officially ready to go, including pricing information, but for right now this is just a sneak peek...
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02-12-2004, 09:02 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Now those are cool... I knew it was only a matter of time before someone decided to do some modding to the 221x.
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02-12-2004, 09:06 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 26
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I'll buy these
My rubber grips fell off long ago. I haven't bothered to get the replacements from HP as just feel it isn't worth the effort for a piece of rubber. But these, I might just actually buy these.
This puts a smile on my face.!
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02-12-2004, 09:10 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Great!
Salvatioooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon!!!!!!
:mrgreen:
I've been waiting for fine replacement, those rubber grips are pain! Falling off, rubber protrudes from the plastic centre (that holds the grip).
I hope, they ship products to EU...
--Aleq
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02-12-2004, 09:13 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Re: Great!
By the way, any one has idea, how to get rid of those little, broked off parts that rattle inside?
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02-12-2004, 09:17 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Jul 2003
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When I sent in my 221x to get a memory upgrade and LCD screen repair they offered to replace my failing rubber grips... I suggested that they consider making replacement side grips. Maybe this idea was original for them?
If they were really smart, they would take the opportunity with the side grips to make side-mounting holes for a flip screen that could be attached easily on the sides! Suggestion: make it out of clear plastic so you can see the display, but stop short of covering the DPAD. I could then use the DPAD or the micro-keyboard with the cover down and see what I am doing.
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02-12-2004, 09:37 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Now this would be a worthwhile upgrade. I did get a set of replacement pads under warranty from HP, but know that in the future, they will fall off again. So a set of metal (aluminum) grips would be right up my alley. I'll wait for them to be announced officially.
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02-12-2004, 09:47 PM
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Very nice! I can't wait for these to be released. I am so tired of wondering when I might have problems with my grips now! I agree with JonnoB though, what a great opportunity to offer a "deluxe" version with flip!
Steve
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02-12-2004, 09:48 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Sweet. My 2nd set of these things is starting to come off. :evil:
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02-12-2004, 10:33 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Originally Posted by JonnoB
When I sent in my 221x to get a memory upgrade and LCD screen repair they offered to replace my failing rubber grips... I suggested that they consider making replacement side grips. Maybe this idea was original for them?
If they were really smart, they would take the opportunity with the side grips to make side-mounting holes for a flip screen that could be attached easily on the sides! Suggestion: make it out of clear plastic so you can see the display, but stop short of covering the DPAD. I could then use the DPAD or the micro-keyboard with the cover down and see what I am doing.
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We are looking at doing that. We will probably make a custom screw that will have a post that extends out for the hinge. We wanted to get the grips out first and see how they're received.
So you would prefer the cover stop at the edge of the LCD, not go to the bottom of the unit?
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