190 replies to this topic

[DaveC]

Good work!
Two small mistakes, the controls on the front have changed and the hinge part is curved, too.

hmmm, i was thinking that when i was visualizing it, but how does that work as a hinge detail?

anyone know of an other product that has a curved hinge?

The whole hinge isn't curved just the outer areas are to match the curve on the lid. The hinge pivots are farther in.

Also there is no sharp point/crease/miter on the corner of the lid, it is more rounded.

[RavenX]

I think one thing that a lot of people are missing (even though it has been stated previously) is that the case lid had to be made thicker in the center area to realistically accommodate the touchscreen LCD. I think that rounding or beveling the edges to compensate for that so that it doesn't look like a total brick is a great compromise to minimize bulk. If you wanted something a little more retro, perhaps they could have made it more angular instead of rounded beveling like the portable DVD player that I have:

[timofonic]

Good work!
Two small mistakes, the controls on the front have changed and the hinge part is curved, too.

hmmm, i was thinking that when i was visualizing it, but how does that work as a hinge detail?

anyone know of an other product that has a curved hinge?

The whole hinge isn't curved just the outer areas are to match the curve on the lid. The hinge pivots are farther in.

Also there is no sharp point/crease/miter on the corner of the lid, it is more rounded.

Sorry for my lack of English. Do you mean the part where Pandora closes and open?

DaveC, as you are one of those guys that do nice mods... Would you consider to make something that hides the gaming controls in a temporary way?

[joa]

Good work!
Two small mistakes, the controls on the front have changed and the hinge part is curved, too.

hmmm, i was thinking that when i was visualizing it, but how does that work as a hinge detail?

anyone know of an other product that has a curved hinge?

The whole hinge isn't curved just the outer areas are to match the curve on the lid. The hinge pivots are farther in.

Also there is no sharp point/crease/miter on the corner of the lid, it is more rounded.

Sorry for my lack of English. Do you mean the part where Pandora closes and open?

DaveC, as you are one of those guys that do nice mods... Would you consider to make something that hides the gaming controls in a temporary way?

why?

[timofonic]

Good work!
Two small mistakes, the controls on the front have changed and the hinge part is curved, too.

hmmm, i was thinking that when i was visualizing it, but how does that work as a hinge detail?

anyone know of an other product that has a curved hinge?

The whole hinge isn't curved just the outer areas are to match the curve on the lid. The hinge pivots are farther in.

Also there is no sharp point/crease/miter on the corner of the lid, it is more rounded.

Sorry for my lack of English. Do you mean the part where Pandora closes and open?

DaveC, as you are one of those guys that do nice mods... Would you consider to make something that hides the gaming controls in a temporary way?

why?

Some business environments consider all kind of fun a sin. They love to be bored, I want to use my Pandora everywhere and that's why I want to hide the fun part in certain environments

[mali]

Do you mean the part where Pandora closes and open?

Look here:
http://www.gp32x.com...m...st&p=674665
Look at the pic with the blue background. The hinge is curved at the edges left and right.

Edit:
I don't think it is possible to hide the gaming controls, because of the lack of space between the lid and the bottom part.

Edited by mali, 08 December 2008 - 11:50 AM.

[TaG]

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Some business environments consider all kind of fun a sin. They love to be bored, I want to use my Pandora everywhere and that's why I want to hide the fun part in certain environments

Just show them that it is the in-built mouse and all should be fine. I'm going to be using mine at work.

[timofonic]

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Some business environments consider all kind of fun a sin. They love to be bored, I want to use my Pandora everywhere and that's why I want to hide the fun part in certain environments

Just show them that it is the in-built mouse and all should be fine. I'm going to be using mine at work.

Hehehe, good trick. Anyway, I'm not sure if that is able to convince everybody

[TaG]

Show that you are using it for serious purposes and they cannot argue. Hell, tell them as they wouldn't provide it they're lucky you're not putting on expenses.

Then when they have had sufficient proof, go back to your games and browsing.

[sverm]

The shoulder buttons are going to need a trim. The way they stick out at the corner, they will definitely get snagged on something and get ripped right out (e.g. when pulling it out of your pocket, with say, a headphone cable snagged on it, or even just from sheer friction).

[timofonic]

Show that you are using it for serious purposes and they cannot argue. Hell, tell them as they wouldn't provide it they're lucky you're not putting on expenses.

Then when they have had sufficient proof, go back to your games and browsing.

Hehe, good point! Anyway, a piece of plastic or whatever to hide the gaming controls can be interesting sometimes.

The shoulder buttons are going to need a trim. The way they stick out at the corner, they will definitely get snagged on something and get ripped right out (e.g. when pulling it out of your pocket, with say, a headphone cable snagged on it, or even just from sheer friction).

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think that render has a few mistakes. It could be nice to see an improved one and even with some nice animation

[MDave]

Could use the excuse that the analog and buttons remotely control your car, James bond style

[retort]

The shoulder buttons are going to need a trim. The way they stick out at the corner, they will definitely get snagged on something and get ripped right out (e.g. when pulling it out of your pocket, with say, a headphone cable snagged on it, or even just from sheer friction).

yeh yeh, i was lazy in that regard. only spent an hour or so on the models, i actually spent alot of time recreating the irregular chamfer by eye only to realize the back was all wrong. your right, the front profile curve should extend to the buttons, i only lowered the shoulders. oh well...

Show that you are using it for serious purposes and they cannot argue. Hell, tell them as they wouldn't provide it they're lucky you're not putting on expenses.

Then when they have had sufficient proof, go back to your games and browsing.

Hehe, good point! Anyway, a piece of plastic or whatever to hide the gaming controls can be interesting sometimes.

The shoulder buttons are going to need a trim. The way they stick out at the corner, they will definitely get snagged on something and get ripped right out (e.g. when pulling it out of your pocket, with say, a headphone cable snagged on it, or even just from sheer friction).

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think that render has a few mistakes. It could be nice to see an improved one and even with some nice animation

lol, no ones perfect. animation? geez, how about CAD docs, assemblies, and qtvr comparisons while we're at it.

[timofonic]

lol, no ones perfect. animation? geez, how about CAD docs, assemblies, and qtvr comparisons while we're at it.

Sorry, it was just informing that person that your render not shows the final design correctly and has a few mistakes. Thanks for your work, you did a great work and looks better than the official render except for those few mistakes

About the animation, it only was a suggestion. But yes, OpenPandora Ltd. is the real responsible about that marketing kind of stuff and you are wasting your time on this for free just because liking the system.

[hells_dark]

Still no real one

That's kinda sad. Thanks for your renders..