May 23, 2012

Miniot Wood Pouch Gives Your iPhone A Woody

May 23, 2012/ Bobby Zhang

This Holland-based company brings an iconic design for your iPhone 4/4S made of authentic wood. Unlike the typical plastic or silicone cases most companies are producing, Miniot gives your iPhone an organic aura, infusing technology with nature. The Miniot Pouch features a soft interior to protect your iPhone from scratches and a hard wooden shell to prevent any dents and cracks. With a simple one-touch lock release on the other side, you can easily slide your iPhone out to use.

This thin and lightweight piece of wood will provide your iPhone with both protection and a unique look. You can even request a custom engraving for an extra fee. Miniot also offers a number of different types of wood: Cherry, Mahogany, Padouk, Walnut, Wenge, or Zebrawood. The Miniot Pouch will be available in two weeks; pre-order yours on their website for €59, around $74.

March 31, 2011

Substrata Announces Wood Cases For iPad 2

March 31, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Keeping up with the trending wood cases that are popping out of every corner, Substrata has announced new wood cases for the iPad 2 including a Tabletop wood and leather case with an integrated 6 stand positions and a lid that controls the iPad 2's magnetic on/off feature. The Artisan (pictured above), can function as a portrait and landscape stand with its magnetic lid. Last but not least, the Open is allows constant access to the iPad 2's touch screen and has full access to all buttons, cameras and ports. Prices start from $85 and shipping begins in May. Hit up the link to view all of Substrata's beautiful wood iPad 2 cases.

March 30, 2011

Retro Pics Need Retro Wooden iPhone 4 Cases

March 30, 2011/ Nir Schneider

This is retro at its finest. If you love wood and retro cameras and you've got an iPhone 4, this is the case for you. The SigniCase is 100% hand crafted out of wood with various retro camera patterns laser engraved right into the case. What's left is one retro looking natural wood iPhone 4 case with lots of texture for your fingers to explore. SigniCase's Verizon and AT&T compatible iPhone 4 cases come in quite few different camera designs and they are all priced at just $34.99.

March 30, 2011

Hinge Stand For iPad & iPad 2 Stands By Its Name

March 30, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Another day, another iPad stand. This one comes to us from yet another Kickstarter project by William Tang, a young designer with a dream to create a foldable and compact stand compatible with both the iPad and iPad 2. The Hinge Crystalline edition was inspired by modern architecture with a simplistic design to allow the iPad and iPad 2 to be displayed in both landscape and portrait angles. The Hinge also comes in a natural birch wood finish called the Classic edition and it's padded with leather.

Both the Hinge stands are kept closed using a magnet latch when not in use. This doesn't look all that compact and portable after spending time with the Compass stand, surely. But if a metal stand like the Compass isn't what you're looking for, take a look at the Hinge project over at Kickstarter. You can pre-order the Hinge Crystalline stand for $25 while the Classic edition will run you $35. See it in action right after the jump.

March 24, 2011

Miniot's Real Wood Smart Cover Replacement

March 24, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Miniot's real wood Miniot Cover for the iPad 2 is the natural alternative to Apple's Smart Cover. The Miniot Cover does not use a magnetic hinge or spine yet manages to have the same exact functions as a Smart Cover. You can fold it back to make a landscape, portrait and typing stand all without using a rotating hinge. The magnets are strong and hold the Miniot Cover in place even while you hold your iPad 2 face down, shaking it like a mad man, or woman. It's smooth, it's wood, and it ships this month for €50 (about $70). See the Miniot Cover in action right after the break.

March 10, 2011

Vintage Victorian iMac Cover

March 10, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Tired of that sleek, modern looking iMac of yours? You can always slip on this one-of-a-kind vintage victorian wooden cover and go back in time. It comes complete with a matching Apple keyboard trim cover (not shown) for $299.

January 21, 2011

Kinetic iPhone Dock Made Out Of Wood

January 21, 2011/ Nir Schneider

This is yet another Kickstarter invention, a wooden iPhone dock crafted from cherry wood that promises you full functionality from your iPhone 3G/S and iPhone 4. It's called the Kinetic iPhone Dock and you can now pre-order one for $45 if docks made out of wood is your thing over at Kickstarter. The Kinetic iPhone Dock can be mounted on a wall but can only dock your iPhone if it isn't inside a protective case. See it in action by heading over to the Kickstarter product page.