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DIY nano protection - looks great, works great!
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Senior User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
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I just got my nano yesterday and I've already come up with a couple easy solutions that work surprisingly well.
First, for a case I had several microfiber sleeves/towels that have come with different electronics. I simply measured out the shape and size of the nano, folded one over and cut it to the correct size. Then I stitched the bottom and open side, turned it inside out and voilá! It looks great and I already have had a couple people wnating to know where I bought it. When I told them I made it, they offered to pay me to make them one.
Second, for the nano itself. Instead of paying $5 + for a piece of film online then biting my nails waiting for it to come in with the fear of getting a scratch in the meantime, I remembered that I have a few sheets of static window cling film that I used for a client project recently. this is the easy to find stuff you can get at Office Depot or anywhere like that. It allows you to inkjet print a design on it, then slap it on a window with sort of a stained glass effect. No adhesives, just very thin and clings great. Again, measured the back of the nano, cut to fit and applied and it's great. You can see a slightly different texture as ou should expect, but it keeps the nano look just fine and I know there won't be scuffs and scratches. I am just now making one for the front which should work just as well. It's thin enough that the clickwheel should work just fine too.
In case anyone wants to make their own I'll save you the trouble measuring. A perfect fit for the film is 1 1/2" X 3 7/16". Then just round the corners accordingly and it is an exact fit. Besides, with a pack of this film you can make about 12 or so per sheet, so for a 10 sheet pack of film you can have 120 clear clings for about $10. Not too shabby and it just takes a few minutes to make a bunch but so far the one I made is clinging great and it should last a good long time
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Terry J
Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist
Apple Product Professional
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Teaneck, NJ
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pics?
thanks. I am curious to see what the edge of the film looks like and whether it will retain dirt and dust.
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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yeah i was about to say, a bunch of photos would be very helpful.
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Senior User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
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I'll get some photos posted a little later today!
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Terry J
Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist
Apple Product Professional
Apple Consultants Network
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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I would just like to say that if your cutting out the plastic use a pepsi/coke bottle cap to cut out the wheel, it's slightly larger and perfect for the Nano. That is if you want full access to the click wheel.
I'll post some pictures, and I am using LCD Screen Protectors, that film is a great idea!
-Jonathan
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