Has anyone tried iWood for iPhone yet?

[carman63]

http://www.miniot.com/miniot/iphone.htm

Expensive but very nice looking. And unique. I want one.

[Island Dog]

That's definitely different.

[tttexxan]

Im thinking about getting this case...I think it looks really clean and I like the stand for my office and home...Pricey but will pay if its a good case...Anyone using it??

http://www.iwoodnano.com/miniot/index.htm

[hotsauce]

How does it snap together? Also, wouldn't this pose heat accumulation issues?

[puckhead193]

hahaha. so many jokes come to mind :D

[KD7IWP]

Iwood if Icould

[jessica.]

Wood is good. The site tells no lies.

[iPhoneGuy2007]

Okay, I'll fess up ... I bit on this one. I've been eyeing their cases since I saw the iWood for the nano (first gen), but have been able to restrain myself until now.

The irony, of course, is that after having gone through five cases in the first few weeks after iDay, I'm now fully embracing (and appreciating) the iphone's nakedness. So, undoubtedly, this case will sit in a drawer along with the others ... I'll post an update as soon as I receive my case.

[megfilmworks]

Wow, those cases are beautiful., I like my phone naked, so I wonder if anyone has felt one on their iPhone. Is it thin and delicate like my naked iPhone or does it feel like a nice salad bowl?

[speedballs]

Wow, those cases are beautiful., I like my phone naked, so I wonder if anyone has felt one on their iPhone. Is it thin and delicate like my naked iPhone or does it feel like a nice salad bowl?

wow those are nice. very nice. someone let us know how much weight and bulk they add.

[Joshua8o8]

Iwood not order this for my iphone, Sorry i could not hold back.

[carman63]

It certainly is. Whether it's a good or bad 'different' is in the eye of the beholder ;) I like it, but I'd love to see one in person before I purchased.

[carman63]

I'll most likely order one in the near future. I'd love to see one in person before I buy, but I doubt that will happen.

[carman63]

Okay, I'll fess up ... I bit on this one. I've been eyeing their cases since I saw the iWood for the nano (first gen), but have been able to restrain myself until now.

The irony, of course, is that after having gone through five cases in the first few weeks after iDay, I'm now fully embracing (and appreciating) the iphone's nakedness. So, undoubtedly, this case will sit in a drawer along with the others ... I'll post an update as soon as I receive my case.

What type of wood, and what options if any?

Edit: What options and type of wood did YOU buy?

[Sobe]

how much iwood would an iwoodchuck chuck if an iwoodchuck could chuck iwood?

[earnjam]

if I were an iwoodchuck, iwould chuck however much iwood icould chuck. if icould chuck iwood, Chuck, iwould chuck iwood.

[megfilmworks]

When someone gets this in hand please report how bulky it feels. (or not)

[darngooddesign]

What type of wood, and what options if any?

Looking at the company's website will probably answer all of your questions.

[carman63]

Looking at the company's website will probably answer all of your questions.

I was specifically asking what options iPhoneGuy ordered :) I'm very aware of what the site has, and am awaiting some possibly exotic woods to be offered before I jump.

[Sobe]

When someone gets this in hand please report how bulky it feels. (or not)

It's bulky but I consider it carry-on~

[robby818]

Are there two pieces that snap together?

[Cybergypsy]

I hate wood in my BMWs not going to like it on my phone.

[b257177]

At $100+ USD, I will keep running naked (my iPhone, silly) and loving it.

[rdowns]

Thankfully, I don't have to pay for wood, yet. :p

The cases do look nice though but too expensive.

[bostonte]

So, who's gonna bite the bullet and grab one for real world photos and review -- for the good of the community of course, should your significant other gasp at the price.

I can't decide how I feel about it -- it seems like a case that will either be really good or really bad. And I can't find any measurements or weights on the site.

I'm afraid of how much bulk that would add (since even a thin leather slip seems to double the perceived size of the phone), but it does look rather neat.

Does anyone have the ipod case that could shed some light on how thick they are carving the wood (assuming its similar)?

[carman63]

So, who's gonna bite the bullet and grab one for real world photos and review -- for the good of the community of course, should your significant other gasp at the price.

I can't decide how I feel about it -- it seems like a case that will either be really good or really bad. And I can't find any measurements or weights on the site.

I'm afraid of how much bulk that would add (since even a thin leather slip seems to double the perceived size of the phone), but it does look rather neat.

Does anyone have the ipod case that could shed some light on how thick they are carving the wood (assuming its similar)?


I plan on buying one. I'm waiting on the option to add a graphic, and the option to mix/match the wood types between the case and dock. Both options should arrive August 17.

I can't see this adding more bulk that my Sena slim pouch - and that's not much.

The expense doesn't bother me as much as it would others. I'm guessing Miniot is buying blocks of furniture-grade wood, and there is time, patience, adjustments, sanding, etc involved. And if the wood splits while it's being shaped, do you start over or sell a cracked case?

[diesel]

seems like unless there is some kind of silicone lining in the inside, if you drop it, the case will just pass the shock onto the iphone, whereas the iskin and incase will absorb a lot of the shock and insulate the phone more

[simplexveritas]

http://www.miniot.com/miniot/iphone.htm

Expensive but very nice looking. And unique. I want one.

holy crap i love it

[carman63]

seems like unless there is some kind of silicone lining in the inside, if you drop it, the case will just pass the shock onto the iphone, whereas the iskin and incase will absorb a lot of the shock and insulate the phone more

I always thought wood was a good shock absorber. Gymnasium floors are wood for that purpose, no?

[taylorwilsdon]

I hate wood in my BMWs not going to like it on my phone.

Are you a fan of the brushed silvery metal in the new models?

[rwdebes]

At $100+ USD, I will keep running naked (my iPhone, silly) and loving it.

keep him naked.. when u drop it, or get a huge scratch you will cry like a baby.

[diesel]

I always thought wood was a good shock absorber. Gymnasium floors are wood for that purpose, no?


ummmmmm..............huh?

even if the gymnasium floors were wood, do gymnasts do their flips and tumbles directly on it? no

they put mats on top of it to actually do the "absorbing"

[mrkramer]

Does anyone have the ipod case that could shed some light on how thick they are carving the wood (assuming its similar)?

Their site says that the iPod Nano case adds 3mm to all sides, from the pictures I doubt that it is much different.

[synth3tik]

At $100+ USD, I will keep running naked (my iPhone, silly) and loving it.

:eek::D

[carman63]

ummmmmm..............huh?

even if the gymnasium floors were wood, do gymnasts do their flips and tumbles directly on it? no

they put mats on top of it to actually do the "absorbing"

Quote from a company that makes gym floors:
"An all-wooden subfloor assembly that provides uniform resiliency, excellent shock absorption, and a high level of energy return. "

Mats are used, yes. But wood does have some insulating properties.

[linshiwen]

Yes there are other threads on this topic, but no one has added to them in two weeks. I want to know if those people who said they were getting one got them, and how do they feel?

Also, if you dont know what Im talking about, feast your eyes on these:

http://www.miniot.com/miniot/iphone.htm

[oiskinhead]

I orderd mine 2 weeks ago, i'll post when I get the case...

[carman63]

I ordered mine on 8/26. Takes about 2 weeks plus shipping, IIRC. Will post pics as soon as it arrives.

[kaidoy021]

We'll be looking forward to your pics and thoughts. Thanks

[Much Ado]

I would, but i don't have an iPhone.

(See what i did there?)

[iPhoneGuy2007]

last week, I should receive it sometime later this week/early next ... i'll post after I check it out. has anyone else received theirs? care to share impressions, likes/dislikes, etc?

[oiskinhead]

how do you know yours shipped? You had to call them or you got an email from Miniot ??

[iPhoneGuy2007]

Both -- I emailed them asking for a status update and received a response saying that it had shipped.

[oiskinhead]

Great, I emailed them and they told me mine will ship tomorrow, they were waiting for my clear cover.

[carman63]

I don't have mine in my hands yet, but Peter from Miniot did send me a picture showing how the dock works, with regards to syncing. And I have a picture showing the iWood-encased iPhone in an Apple dock. (The bottom piece slides off, the phone docks as normal.)

Once I receive permission from Peter, I'll share the photos.

[oiskinhead]

Oh Peter Kolkman right? I love the way the bottom piece slides out, I think its magnetic.

[mr.666]

that is the coolest case yet!

[drater]

Great, I emailed them and they told me mine will ship tomorrow, they were waiting for my clear cover.

can you post pictures and your review of it? It looks awesome.

[twistedlegato]

Can;t wait to see the pictures. This has to be the most amazing case ever thought of.:D

[bbydon]

man the wait for pictures is killing me...must be patient....

Anyone know the thickness of this case yet?

[GTiPhone]

Really anxious for a review on this...

[carman63]

Mine shipped last last week (was supposed to). So just a little longer to wait, and...

[Gonzlobo]

Wow, there's a product called iwood and no one made childish remarks? Hee hee!

[atari1356]

That case looks TOO nice. Plus it's expensive. I think I'd need an additional case around the whole thing to protect the iWood case/iPhone.

[aerospace]

my only concern is that it will be scratched in my pocket from keys or whatever in a week, $100 down the tubes

[oiskinhead]

nahhhh, just use some fine sand paper and you're all set!!

[gkarris]

The Nano and 5G ones are cool. I'd like to see one for the new 3G Nano to protect the little thing while in your pocket...

[iwoodphone]

I received mine about a week ago. I got the cherry one. It is beautiful and came well packaged. The only problem I have with it is that the cut out for the ringer silence button is to small, and makes it hard to switch the ringer off without removing the upper part of the case. Like everyone has stated it took a while for it to come I ordered mine back on 8/11 and had to email to find out when it shipped. But the case is very smooth and enhances the beauty of the phone. Worth every cent............:o

[bonjavi]

I received mine about a week ago. I got the cherry one. It is beautiful and came well packaged. The only problem I have with it is that the cut out for the ringer silence button is to small, and makes it hard to switch the ringer off without removing the upper part of the case. Like everyone has stated it took a while for it to come I ordered mine back on 8/11 and had to email to find out when it shipped. But the case is very smooth and enhances the beauty of the phone. Worth every cent............:o


Please could you post some pics???

I would really like to see how a real one looks, I've just seen the promo pics!

Thanks in advance,

Javi

[carman63]

I received mine about a week ago. I got the cherry one. It is beautiful and came well packaged.

I ordered cherry as well. Can't wait to see it in person, but pictures of yours will suffice *hint* ;)

[kaidoy021]

Yes, please do post pictures when you can. Thanks

[iwoodphone]

Here are some quick photo's.

[aerospace]

hmm not as good as i had hoped, but i prefer the darker one. any scratches yet?

[bbydon]

I think it looks classy!

how thick is it? and does it feel bulky or weigh alot?

[carman63]

I like it a lot. Yours has a nice grain pattern.

Glad I got cherry - that's a nice wood sample! :)

[iwoodphone]

It is not very thick at all. It really does not make the phone seem much thicker. And I am not worried about it getting scratched, wood is very durable. I love it except for the ringer switch and the fact that you have to push a little harder on the wood covered buttons (but that is expected).

Oh and thanks I love the wood grain as well. I hope you get a nice one too.

[kaidoy021]

Any problems with hearing the phone ring? How does wood hold up with the phone vibrating?

[linshiwen]

I think Ill stay naked... I just cant bear to add any extra thickness to the already beautiful casing.

Thanks for sharing though.

[megfilmworks]

I get wood every time I put my naked iPhone in my pocket!

[bonjavi]

Hi! I would like to ask to the ones that bought an iwood, if they get any kind of feedback from miniot; I mean, I bought mine like 3 days ago and I haven't received anything, not even a confirmation email or something. I even sent them an email, just asking for confirmation and asking about the shipment, and I haven't received any answer.

So, just wanted to know if this the usual way for them; I mean, I know it will take 2-3 weeks to be made, but at least they can reply to my emails.

Thanks,

Javi

[carman63]

Hi! I would like to ask to the ones that bought an iwood, if they get any kind of feedback from miniot; I mean, I bought mine like 3 days ago and I haven't received anything, not even a confirmation email or something. I even sent them an email, just asking for confirmation and asking about the shipment, and I haven't received any answer.

So, just wanted to know if this the usual way for them; I mean, I know it will take 2-3 weeks to be made, but at least they can reply to my emails.

Thanks,

Javi

Peter's good about responding, but is usually a day or 2 behind. My case is in transit, as of 1 week ago today. I hope to see it within the next week.

Every email I've sent has been answered, and I sent plenty ;) It just takes a few days for a response sometimes.

[bonjavi]

Ah thanks, I sent it on 25, so its 2 days now. The address that I used is iwood@miniot.com, is that correct?

Thanks, I will wait until monday and if he doesn't answer me I will try it again.

I ordered the walnut one, with cover, dock and logo. Will post pics when I receive it!

[smcgough]

iWood problem
Cheap piece of wood, and broke the first day I used it.
Not my fault, seeking a refund from Peter at Miniot or a replacement product.

Also, the clear screen I ordered was DOA, and the product took almost two months to receive.

--Shaun

Pictures of broken power button availalbe upon request.

[bonjavi]

I would like to see the pics

And what did they told you about all this?? what happened?? what about the screen cover?? and 2 months?? how's that possible??

[kaidoy021]

I just placed an order on the 25th as well. Padouk with logo. Peter has responded to my emails so far.

Please do post pics of your broken iwood. I would like to see the pics too

[bonjavi]

Maybe my email account is not working, well it's a .mac one so at least I waited from apple to not lose emails... well I received one but not from peter, telling me that my logo wasn't selected on position nor size.

Don't have any answer to my reply nor to the first email I sent.

That Peter everyone is talking about uses the same address iwood@miniot.com??

[kaidoy021]

Maybe my email account is not working, well it's a .mac one so at least I waited from apple to not lose emails... well I received one but not from peter, telling me that my logo wasn't selected on position nor size.

Don't have any answer to my reply nor to the first email I sent.

That Peter everyone is talking about uses the same address iwood@miniot.com??

Yes, I emailed Peter through that email address. When I first placed my order, I noticed before I submitted the order, the logo didn't register the placement. So after I placed the order, I immediately emailed him how I wanted my logo placed since the order didn't register it. He acknowledged my email and noted how I wanted my logo placed.

[EvryDayImShufln]

That thing is RIDICULOUSLY expensive though, even if it is the nicest iPhone case I've yet to see. I'm not ready to pay 1/3 of what I paid for my iPhone for a case

[kaidoy021]

That thing is RIDICULOUSLY expensive though, even if it is the nicest iPhone case I've yet to see. I'm not ready to pay 1/3 of what I paid for my iPhone for a case

To each their own

[bonjavi]

He sent me an email yesterday, finally Peter! , just telling me that the logo was now ok and that the fedex shipment in EU is not faster than the priority mail (I tried to select the fedex one).

So well, post your pics when you receive it, I'll post mine in one month or so ...

Thanks for your help

[carman63]

That thing is RIDICULOUSLY expensive though, even if it is the nicest iPhone case I've yet to see. I'm not ready to pay 1/3 of what I paid for my iPhone for a case

For me it was more like 1/6 of what I paid for my iPhone, so it's not as steep ;)

Still waiting on mine to arrive...

[EvryDayImShufln]

For me it was more like 1/6 of what I paid for my iPhone, so it's not as steep ;)

Still waiting on mine to arrive...

I do have to admit it is an amazing looking case, REALLY much nicer than anything else I have seen as of yet.

[bonjavi]

Yeah it's at least the most original one. Will see how funtional it is.

What about those brocken case and cover pics??

[meanopause]

Hello everyone, new guy here.

I just received my walnut iWood today. Ordered it on the 9/28 and it was on my desk (at work) this morning (10/1). Great communication with Miniot, but it seems like you have to initiate that communication.

My pictures are pretty much the same as the ones that were posted earlier in this thread, just a different color. pics are here:

http://flickr.com/photos/meanopause/sets/72157602228270435/


I'll be honest, the case looks slick! The phone fits in nicely, wood grain looks great, even smells good. Although, there are a few things that aren't so slick about the phone.

• I think someone mentioned it earlier in this thread, but the silent/ring toggle is IMPOSSIBLE to use, I'm thinking of making that hole a tad larger. I use that toggle switch all the time so it has to work.

• The magnet type things are too weak, if you grab the phone by its' sides–especially on the bottom half– your iphone and iwood will fall on the ground. I'm looking for solutions that would give me a little more confidence while pulling out the phone, maybe double sided tape on the inside?

• I guess the buttons are kind of hard to press, you have to press them on the edges.

Let me finish by saying that the looks are amazing but it does need some work on the everyday-usability side. Now go buy one!

[carman63]

Mine arrived today as well, in cherry. Everything said previously, I can agree with. The side buttons are functional, just need to put a little pressure on them. Can't get to the 'silent' button too well. But it looks great, and feels good in the hand.

Overall, I don't regret the purchase at all.

[SheepNutz]

Great pictures, thank you so much for posting them.

[iwoodphone]

Mine arrived today as well, in cherry. Everything said previously, I can agree with. The side buttons are functional, just need to put a little pressure on them. Can't get to the 'silent' button too well. But it looks great, and feels good in the hand.

Overall, I don't regret the purchase at all.

I look forward to seeing pictures of yours. I agree the feel of the case is very nice. I did or do not have the problems with the magnets that the previous post stated. My wood holds together great; you might want to question Peter about that.

[carman63]

I look forward to seeing pictures of yours. I agree the feel of the case is very nice. I did or do not have the problems with the magnets that the previous post stated. My wood holds together great; you might want to question Peter about that.

Mine looks very similar to the other cherry case previously pictured - just a slightly different grain. I can try to get some pictures later today though.

I don't have the problem with the case sliding apart on its own. I have noticed that the bottom piece over the dock port) holds to the iPhone a bit snugger than the top piece sometimes.

I should have clarified that I agree with 'most' of the comments made :) My buttons do work, just require extra pressure; the silent button is hard, if not impossible, to get to; and overall the case adds minimal girth/weight. I was surprised by how light it was, actually.

[iwoodphone]

Mine looks very similar to the other cherry case previously pictured - just a slightly different grain. I can try to get some pictures later today though.

I don't have the problem with the case sliding apart on its own. I have noticed that the bottom piece over the dock port) holds to the iPhone a bit snugger than the top piece sometimes.

I should have clarified that I agree with 'most' of the comments made :) My buttons do work, just require extra pressure; the silent button is hard, if not impossible, to get to; and overall the case adds minimal girth/weight. I was surprised by how light it was, actually.

Do post your pictures it would be nice to see the different grain patterns.

[carman63]

http://gallery.mac.com/carmanj/100046/DSC_0059/web.jpg

http://gallery.mac.com/carmanj/100046/DSC_0060/web.jpg

http://gallery.mac.com/carmanj/100046/DSC_0065/web.jpg

http://gallery.mac.com/carmanj/100046/DSC_0069/web.jpg

The rest can be found at http://gallery.mac.com/carmanj#100046&bgcolor=black.

The only issue I have is, the cut-out for the dock cable isn't wide enough. [EDIT] The cut-out is fine. I was using an older generation sync cable. The connector on the iPhone sync cable is thinner and fits inside the iWood case perfectly.

[bonjavi]

Nice pics Carman! thanks for posting.


So, what I'm worried about now is that the magnets don't have enough force and the iphone fall if you're just holding the case by the upper side. what do you think about this? how do you place your hand when holding it? to take off the lower part requieres a lot of force or it's easy; if it's easy , when you take off of your pocket doesn't it lose the lower part, or the iphone and you just take the upper?

thanks for the pics again, really nice

[carman63]

Nice pics Carman! thanks for posting.


So, what I'm worried about now is that the magnets don't have enough force and the iphone fall if you're just holding the case by the upper side. what do you think about this? how do you place your hand when holding it? to take off the lower part requieres a lot of force or it's easy; if it's easy , when you take off of your pocket doesn't it lose the lower part, or the iphone and you just take the upper?

thanks for the pics again, really nice

The magnets are plenty strong. You won't have to worry about the case separating when you are holding it by the edges.

When I pull it apart, I rest a finger on the screen and pull the bottom piece off. It takes a bit of force to break the hold of the magnets.

If I don't hold the screen, the top piece seems to want to slide off first. Maybe it's a tolerance thing, maybe it's the way I hold the case. I'm a lefty, for what that's worth :p

[kaidoy021]

Looks amazing. Any problem hearing the phone ring? I can't wait to receive mine.

[carman63]

Looks amazing. Any problem hearing the phone ring? I can't wait to receive mine.

No, I can hear it fine. If it does affect the ring volume I can't tell.

[iMACTASTIC]

You may want to be concerned about the magnetic sliding backing on this. Magnets are not the iphones friend.

[carman63]

You may want to be concerned about the magnetic sliding backing on this. Magnets are not the iphones friend.

My money clip uses large, strong magnets. I've kept my iphone in the same pocket since I've owned it with no ill effects.

[CJD2112]

Omg, I wooden case?! That's awesome, I never even thought about such a thing for an electronic device. I might have to get one and switch my cases up lol. What's the lead time on something like this? Seems two weeks is the standard eh?

[CJD2112]

The rest can be found at http://gallery.mac.com/carmanj#100046&bgcolor=black.

Hey, I noticed you have a G37, got an FX45 here, but I didn't have an option for an iPod mount. I had mine installed post-factory with a 30 pin connector such as yours and a couple of amps, subs and new speakers. How/why does it show "Infiniti" on the iPod? Did the iPod dock come with infiniti controls on the navigational display and steering wheel? If so, damn, I'm jealous lol. Nice pics.

[carman63]

Omg, I wooden case?! That's awesome, I never even thought about such a thing for an electronic device. I might have to get one and switch my cases up lol. What's the lead time on something like this? Seems two weeks is the standard eh?

Mine took about 1 month from when I ordered it to when I had it.

[carman63]

Hey, I noticed you have a G37, got an FX45 here, but I didn't have an option for an iPod mount. I had mine installed post-factory with a 30 pin connector such as yours and a couple of amps, subs and new speakers. How/why does it show "Infiniti" on the iPod? Did the iPod dock come with infiniti controls on the navigational display and steering wheel? If so, damn, I'm jealous lol. Nice pics.

The G37 came standard with the connector and cable. I think the Infiniti logo is sent from the car, unless Apple pre-programmed it somehow.

All functions work via the touch display or steering wheel.

[23am]

Real nice :) I like the Padouk best. :p
http://www.miniot.com/miniot/beeld07/iphone_pic_padouk.jpg

[thomasthomas]

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT.

Miniot sent me a badly made excuse for a case, the product was damaged out of the box, i ordered a logo- they got the placement and size of it wrong, the power button did not line up right and ended up dinging my phone, furthermore there are metal rods inthe back which they shoddily cover and of you don't look to make sure they will scratch the back of your phone.

Miniot is a horrible company which refused to take responsibility for the damage there crappy case did to my phone, and refused to try and send me a working one....my suspicion is that all of them are slightly messed- they even admitted to me that the tolerances are still changing.....

GREAT PRODUCT IN THEORY, BUT FAR LESS THAN PERFECT.

IF YOU LIKE GREEN THINGS, DONATE THE $175 TO A CAUSE THAT PROTECTS TREES, AND DOESNT DESTROY THEM TO MAKE A PRODUCT THAT IS A SLIGHT STEP ABOVE FIREWOOD.

[thomasthomas]

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT.

Miniot sent me a badly made excuse for a case, the product was damaged out of the box, i ordered a logo- they got the placement and size of it wrong, the power button did not line up right and ended up dinging my phone, furthermore there are metal rods inthe back which they shoddily cover and of you don't look to make sure they will scratch the back of your phone.

Miniot is a horrible company which refused to take responsibility for the damage there crappy case did to my phone, and refused to try and send me a working one....my suspicion is that all of them are slightly messed- they even admitted to me that the tolerances are still changing.....

GREAT PRODUCT IN THEORY, BUT FAR LESS THAN PERFECT.

IF YOU LIKE GREEN THINGS, DONATE THE $175 TO A CAUSE THAT PROTECTS TREES, AND DOESNT DESTROY THEM TO MAKE A PRODUCT THAT IS A SLIGHT STEP ABOVE FIREWOOD.

[thomasthomas]

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT.

Miniot sent me a badly made excuse for a case, the product was damaged out of the box, i ordered a logo- they got the placement and size of it wrong, the power button did not line up right and ended up dinging my phone, furthermore there are metal rods inthe back which they shoddily cover and of you don't look to make sure they will scratch the back of your phone.

Miniot is a horrible company which refused to take responsibility for the damage there crappy case did to my phone, and refused to try and send me a working one....my suspicion is that all of them are slightly messed- they even admitted to me that the tolerances are still changing.....

GREAT PRODUCT IN THEORY, BUT FAR LESS THAN PERFECT.

IF YOU LIKE GREEN THINGS, DONATE THE $175 TO A CAUSE THAT PROTECTS TREES, AND DOESNT DESTROY THEM TO MAKE A PRODUCT THAT IS A SLIGHT STEP ABOVE FIREWOOD.

[carman63]

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT.

Miniot sent me a badly made excuse for a case, the product was damaged out of the box, i ordered a logo- they got the placement and size of it wrong, the power button did not line up right and ended up dinging my phone, furthermore there are metal rods inthe back which they shoddily cover and of you don't look to make sure they will scratch the back of your phone.

Miniot is a horrible company which refused to take responsibility for the damage there crappy case did to my phone, and refused to try and send me a working one....my suspicion is that all of them are slightly messed- they even admitted to me that the tolerances are still changing.....

GREAT PRODUCT IN THEORY, BUT FAR LESS THAN PERFECT.

IF YOU LIKE GREEN THINGS, DONATE THE $175 TO A CAUSE THAT PROTECTS TREES, AND DOESNT DESTROY THEM TO MAKE A PRODUCT THAT IS A SLIGHT STEP ABOVE FIREWOOD.


I take it you've emailed them? I have. They're apparently sending out a new design to some of us that ordered first, due to some problems (not specified to me).

The 'metal rods' are the magnets, I suspect.

[carman63]

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT.

Miniot sent me a badly made excuse for a case, the product was damaged out of the box, i ordered a logo- they got the placement and size of it wrong, the power button did not line up right and ended up dinging my phone, furthermore there are metal rods inthe back which they shoddily cover and of you don't look to make sure they will scratch the back of your phone.

Miniot is a horrible company which refused to take responsibility for the damage there crappy case did to my phone, and refused to try and send me a working one....my suspicion is that all of them are slightly messed- they even admitted to me that the tolerances are still changing.....

GREAT PRODUCT IN THEORY, BUT FAR LESS THAN PERFECT.

IF YOU LIKE GREEN THINGS, DONATE THE $175 TO A CAUSE THAT PROTECTS TREES, AND DOESNT DESTROY THEM TO MAKE A PRODUCT THAT IS A SLIGHT STEP ABOVE FIREWOOD.

4 posts, and all are a smear campaign against Miniot?

[kaidoy021]

thomasthomas...can you back up your claims with pictures? I would like to see them.

[carman63]

thomasthomas...can you back up your claims with pictures? I would like to see them.

He won't be back. He just came here to slam the product.

[bonjavi]

I'm still waiting for mine, will see if he's right or not, mine also has the logo. I hope it's not like he says... :-S

Someone has seen metal inside the case?? that would make no sense at all

[carman63]

I'm still waiting for mine, will see if he's right or not, mine also has the logo. I hope it's not like he says... :-S

Someone has seen metal inside the case?? that would make no sense at all

There are magnets that help hold the 2 pieces together. That's the 'metal' he referred to.

You can barely seem them in this picture, on the larger part of the case:

http://gallery.mac.com/carmanj/100046/DSC_0062/web.jpg

[bonjavi]

Yes you're right, I also saw their post, they're all the same; at least he could have writen 4 models different.. well maybe he was just right and is tryng to reveng to miniot or I don't know...

Thanks for the info and the photos.

Javi

P.s: mine was shipped one week just today, how much time took yours to take your home, thanks

[kaidoy021]

Mine was shipped Oct 10 according to Miniot. They said 2-8 business days. I'm expecting the full 8 days since I'm from California.

I too also added a logo. I'll post pics when I receive it.

[carman63]

Yes you're right, I also saw their post, they're all the same; at least he could have writen 4 models different.. well maybe he was just right and is tryng to reveng to miniot or I don't know...

Thanks for the info and the photos.

Javi

P.s: mine was shipped one week just today, how much time took yours to take your home, thanks

My case took 2 to 2 1/2 weeks IIRC, once it shipped. It was worth the wait.

Peter had said via email that they were doing a slight redesign (reinforcing some areas on the inside of the case, I believe) so your case may have been held up for the new revision.

[dadsp33k]

don't you get iwood when you look at iporn on your iphone?

[carman63]

don't you get iwood when you look at iporn on your iphone?

Ha!

Besides - you need both hands to operate the iPhone ;)

[bonjavi]

Mine was also shipped on october 10, he also told me about the 2-8 days; so where are miniot located? from where they send the iwoods? I'm in spain;

carman 2 weeks is a lot of time for a shipment no??

[kaidoy021]

I think they're from Holland

[bonjavi]

then it should arrive this week since man I'm not that far away!

Apple products take 1 night to come to my home (spain) once they are there (holland). (Peter told me fedex and prioritymail were the same faster in europe! ha!) It's been one week and a day now... :-S

Well I promise to post pictures and inform you all if someday it arrives!

[bonjavi]

Hi!

mine has just arrived!! I'll post this evening a little review since I don't have here any camera.

It's beautiful; it has the problems we all know with the buttons, it's really hard to use the sleep button, sounds ones work a little better but not too much. The mute switch is impossible to reach, maybe with very long nails...

The wood is a little different from the one at the miniot web page, darker, but the same kind of wood (they tell it will happen in their homepage; there are no two woods that looks exactly the same).

The most impressive is how well it fits the iphone body; the only thing is not perfect it's the camera hole, not exactly centered on the camera lens, but it doesn't appear in the camera field of view so is not a problem.

The dock is ok, original. You have to plug the cable to the iphone and then set it onto the dock; it's not as easy as apple one; also it is not as wide, don't look too stable, but works. (dont know if someone in the post bought the dock, haven't seen any comment about it). Screen protector looks ok, but I haven't installed it since I already have the power support one.

Referring to the negative comments of "thomasthomas", note that it could be bad luck and that your case arrives like hims, since we don't really know miniot opinion on his case:

- Package was perfect, a small box, by certified mail. Inside this box, perfectly tight a miniot box, really looking like apple's ones, I mean elegant and well done.

- Inside the miniot box, you have a cartoon suite for the wood case in which they advise you not to press the buttons unitl it's over the iphone (the wood would crash, it's just united to the rest of the case by thin wood).

- Inside the iwood case, theres a material for protecting the back of the iphone, I guess from the metal parts of the magnets. Don't know if it will scratch the iphone with time, now it looks fine on one of the magnets, the other one is raised a little over the wood and that material is not completely covering it, so it could scratch the iphone. until now it hasn't scratched it but it's been taken out just a couple of times.

- My logo is perfectly fitted into the case, better than I could ever hoped. It's just perfect; also I must say Peter mailed me to ask me about the logo size and position, and then confirmed me that it would be like I wanted it to.

- Magnets don't look too hard, just make it stay together. I also have the agent18 case and I guess this one works better since it's not as tight to the body of the iphone, you can take it off easily.


I will post pics as soon as I can!


Javi

[carman63]

bonjavi - check your PMs.

[bonjavi]

Images of my iWood

[bonjavi]

More details about magnets and dock

[bonjavi]

Details about the buttons; sleep button doesn't raise over the rest of the case, so it makes it difficult to press it; volume buttons are hard too, but since are a little over the case, you can press them more easily.

Silence switch is absolutely un-useful , I cannot even make it switch using a stylus. How do you use the mute control iwood users? turn at minimum with the volume buttons? any program?

[bonjavi]

Finally, shipment and box

[carman63]

Nice pictures! I have been curious as to the dock itself, as I didn't buy one.

Your logo came out nice as well.

I don't have a solution for the 'silent' switch. I never use it, so it doesn't bother me. All other functions work well, though.

[mrkramer]

I like that case, do they have one for the iPod touch too?

[bonjavi]

I'm sorry dock pictures are too dark, I first used my camera but it always used the flash and all pictures looked like that. Then I used a friends one with a tripod and could did the pictures without flash, but dock ones are all dark. So sorry!

Theres only iwood for iphone, ipod 5g and ipod nano 2g I think, you can check the web: www.miniot.com

[kaidoy021]

wow, thanks Bonjavi for the multiple thorough pics. I'm just waiting for mine to come soon!! You guys think since the case fits so snug and perfect, the case in anyway can scratch the casing or chrome bezel when removing the iphone from the case?

If so, I was thinking of getting a BSE cover.

[bonjavi]

well I'm worried about that too, but I don't know if the invisible shield or the BSE would fit. I just tried to put a power support cristal film on the back, and with that the iwood harldy entered over the iphone, also this way it scratched the powersupport film.

But I guess trying one of the plastic covers is the only way to be sure that it wont be scratched.

iWood fits correctly, even the magnets seems to not touch the iphone, at least not too much, but I guess that if you take it off and on everyday it will end all scratched, same way that would be with any other cover or thing that you use over and over the surface.

[carman63]

iWood fits correctly, even the magnets seems to not touch the iphone, at least not too much, but I guess that if you take it off and on everyday it will end all scratched, same way that would be with any other cover or thing that you use over and over the surface.

My bottom piece comes off 2-3 times a day to dock the iPhone in my phone/headphone charger. No issues yet.

[bonjavi]

Yes, bottom piece also comes off smoothly on my case. The upper one, not so easy, but better than other cases like agent18 as I said. Is just that maybe is not the way to take out the upper case everyday, for using a belkin armband or something like that, don't you think so?

[carman63]

Yes, bottom piece also comes off smoothly on my case. The upper one, not so easy, but better than other cases like agent18 as I said. Is just that maybe is not the way to take out the upper case everyday, for using a belkin armband or something like that, don't you think so?

I've only taken the top part of the case off once. That was yesterday, to look for scratches caused by the case (there were none).

Otherwise, I only remove the bottom piece so I can use my Apple dock.

[Hellenek]

Silence switch is absolutely un-useful , I cannot even make it switch using a stylus. How do you use the mute control iwood users? turn at minimum with the volume buttons? any program?

Oh dear, I really love this case and would have liked to buy it but I need quick access to the silence switch. Is there a quick way of muting/turning dow the volume? My iPhone on the way....

[kaidoy021]

As promised, here are my pictures. Just like others have said, ringer switch is impossible to reach w/o some sort of pick. Camera hole is a tad offline but doesn't block the picture taking.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/kaidoy021/iwood/IMG_0257.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/kaidoy021/iwood/IMG_0255.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/kaidoy021/iwood/IMG_0254.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/kaidoy021/iwood/IMG_0253.jpg

[kaidoy021]

and more.....

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/kaidoy021/iwood/IMG_0260.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/kaidoy021/iwood/IMG_0261.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/kaidoy021/iwood/IMG_0259.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/kaidoy021/iwood/IMG_0258.jpg

[carman63]

Oh dear, I really love this case and would have liked to buy it but I need quick access to the silence switch. Is there a quick way of muting/turning dow the volume? My iPhone on the way....

This is probably the only (and for some, major) flaw in the design - you can't access the silence switch without a toothpick or possibly long fingernail. The hole for it is there, but the switch is already recessed, and having to work through an additional layer (the case) makes it difficult, if not impossible. :(

Miniot is/was working on a slight redesign, but I don't think button functionality was being addressed. I think it was more of a structural reinforcement issue.

[bonjavi]

Hi !

I'm thinking on doing the hole bigger (of the "silencer" swtich) using modelling kit tools (you know for navy wood ships kits) I think they are enough precise to just increase its size a little bit. Unfortunately I have this tools in my holiday house and I don't know when I'll go there to take them... If someone has experience in this kind of modlling kits and wanna try...

Also I noticed a sad problem, I'm getting a little mark on the iphones body, just near to the sleep button; I've just looked at it and its worst than first time I saw it a couple of days ago, so I guess something is not working with my sleep iwood button, it must be pushing over the iphone body

[joshysquashy]

They should make that hole bigger, and or have a piece of wood to attach to the ringer switch.

these covers seem to make the iphone quite a bit bigger, i imagined it to be something more like this where it replaces the cover:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/19/23324140_e63faf8d75.jpg

[kaidoy021]

Hi !

Also I noticed a sad problem, I'm getting a little mark on the iphones body, just near to the sleep button; I've just looked at it and its worst than first time I saw it a couple of days ago, so I guess something is not working with my sleep iwood button, it must be pushing over the iphone body

That's odd. I haven't come across this problem. I do notice if you take the case off and on often, the lining over the magnets leaves a minor black streak where the magnets slide over the back casing. It come off with some water, but nevertheless annoying. I found a solution by just placing some scotch tape over the slide area where the magnets slide. I think the magnets make the lining a tad higher then the rest of the lining. No biggie though.

Maybe you should contact Peter from miniot and tell him your problem.

Bonjavi, what I also noticed from the pics between our (maybe just my eyes), but the silent ringer hole for mine is more off to the left (if you look from the side). Not like having the hole more to the left help or not, the hole is still too deep and useless.

[samuraikiss]

That's ridiculously cool! I wish there were iWood covers for MacBooks too.

[Kent Laugen]

Anyone experiencing issues with heat dissipation?

Does the case effect signal strength?

Thanks.

[carman63]

Anyone experiencing issues with heat dissipation?

Does the case effect signal strength?

Thanks.

No, and no. YMMV of course, but I haven't had either issue described. Although, it's possible the case could affect your signal strength I suppose.

[kaidoy021]

No issues with mine either. Works just the same.

[stephankrasner]

Cool. But $105? Riiiiiipoff

[bonjavi]

I've been having errors on my signal since a couple of weeks; when I'm gonna make a call it gives me some kind of error, and the singlal is 0. it's been happening a lot this 2 weeks or so, I thought it could be a problem with 1.1.1 and ipsf but it also the moment I started using iwood. I don't remember happening the first days after the upgrade to 1.1.1, so I guess that I should try it with out the iwood for some days to check if it still happens.

It's really strange, on the moment of the call it turns to 0, then it recovers and works... and it has all the power when I make the call..

[kaidoy021]

Have you tried to restore it to see if the problem went away?

[carman63]

My original iWood case had an issue where the small piece of wood in the front of the dock broke off. I contacted Miniot about it. Peter aked for pictures, and acknowledged some issues folks were reporting. Bottom line, they added reinforcements on the cases being made in a few weak sports, and Peter shipped me a replacement case - absolutely free, and told me to keep the original.

So for all you doubting Thomas(thomas)es out there, they really stand behind their product. :)

[kaidoy021]

I accidently dropped my case on my bathroom tile floor. The bottom half of my case shattered into three pieces. There goes my beautiful case. The risk of buying a wooden case.

I'm gonna email Peter and see what he can do for me. :(

[carman63]

I accidently dropped my case on my bathroom tile floor. The bottom half of my case shattered into three pieces. There goes my beautiful case. The risk of buying a wooden case.

I'm gonna email Peter and see what he can do for me. :(

What kind of wood did you get?

BTW Krazy Glue works wonders.

[kaidoy021]

I got the Padouk. I would try crazy glue, but one side of the speaker grill was shattered into mini pieces. The other side is intact.

I guess I'll revert back to my contour showcase case. The only thing that bugged me about that case is it scuffs the bottom chrome when removing/inserting into the case.

[SolRayz]

^LOL Crazy glue...

In my opinion this is ridiculous, albeit the fit and finnish of these iWood cases looks outstanding, this has to be about the most ridiculous modification/accessory that I've seen in awhile. What purpose do these really add besides a little bling... surely it will not add protection by cushioning a fall and infact from what I have read, will only add scratches and inconveniences at significant cost. What a worthless product flying in the face of what Apple is all about really. Beautiful but worthless.:rolleyes:

[kaidoy021]

SolRayz...I'm sure people took into account all these factors before taking the plunge. I enjoy the elegance and "bling". It's a nice piece of craftmenship. But to "each their own" as the saying goes.

On another note, Peter responded back to me and he's sending a FREE replacement. I'm happy they offer such great customer service.

[carman63]

On another note, Peter responded back to me and he's sending a FREE replacement. I'm happy they offer such great customer service.

Good to hear. I'd highly recommend them on their customer service alone.

And 'elegance' is the word I'd use for the case. Some folks are willing to spend $100 on a leather case, I'd rather go for wood myself :) That's the beauty of individualism.

[kaidoy021]

Thanks Carmen...Here's a pic of my bottom half in three pieces. Must of hit the right spot for it to split like that.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/kaidoy021/iwood/IMG_0017.jpg

[Kurbi]

Got my gorgeous iPhone iWood today. I't beautiful, but does have fit problems. As others stated...can't get to the silence switch and the fit is so tight that the volume rocker lever stays depressed. I've e-mailed the company for suggestions, but my guess is that I'll need to get out an X-Acto knife and some sand paper.

[Dakotafan]

yeah let's buy something for $599 and cover it with wood - looks hideous

[aphexii]

yeah let's buy something for $599 and cover it with wood - looks hideous

Not sure i understand your comment. Some of the most beautiful things ever made have been made out of wood. Not saying this is one of them obviously, but i'm confused as to why you think covering something in wood is such an idiotic thing (based on your sarcasm)

[Dakotafan]

Not sure i understand your comment. Some of the most beautiful things ever made have been made out of wood. Not saying this is one of them obviously, but i'm confused as to why you think covering something in wood is such an idiotic thing (based on your sarcasm)

cause imo it looks horrible

[gutterflowerjc]

I would, but i don't have an iPhone.

(See what i did there?)

It took me five minutes, but nice pun!

[thats nice]

This product looks fantastic, although as others have said the silence switch would be a problem for me. If that was fixed and i had some more money to splash around i would definitely get this. It looks a lot better than all the leather cases out there, that being said I do like the simple elegant look of all the apple products and have my ipods and iphone covered in InvisibleShield :)

[chefwong]

Anyone have any other pics of the Iwood Iphone Case in Walnut ?
Can't seem to find any pics of walnut other than what is on their site...

[chefwong]

Has anyone ever had any issues with the Iwood case on your Iphone and it going into Auto-Lock ?

Mine is not doing that after the Iwood case, The screen dims but has stopped going into Auto-Lock.

Is it just me.....

[Swinglines]

I have just received the iwood case for my 1st gen iphone and i have just upgraded to 3g i was wondering if i could exchange? :confused: Thanks

[lindsayanng]

i'd love to see a birdseye maple or some kind of quilted maple

[jeffmerch]

I accidently[sic] dropped my case on my bathroom tile floor. The bottom half of my case shattered into three pieces. There goes my beautiful case. The risk of buying a wooden case.:(

Gosh. I am glad that you are getting a replacement for your broken iWood but you have scared the heck out of me. I too am partial to the Padouk but I always drop my phones - more often than not, on the pavement.

Anyone know anything about wood density? I'm thinking that because of its small, relatively straight woodgrain, that the Mahogany would be better suited for me. At $100+ I would rather it not be felled with a single mighty blow. Then again, I just can't do a dopey rubber case that is going to stick to the inside of my pocket.

Form over function? Yeah, I know, I'm barking up the wrong tree...

[Reefbone]

Form over function? Yeah, I know, I'm barking up the wrong tree...

These cases are definitely bling over function.


I have noticed that the bottom piece over the dock port) holds to the iPhone a bit snugger than the top piece sometimes.


Key word in above quote is 'sometimes'. Wood moves and warps with differences in humidity. Depending on where you are, the difference between inside and outside summer humidity could wreak havoc on the case. I think you would be best to go with a tight grained wood such as maple or cherry. However as thin as these cases are, I would still be surprised to see one (in use) last longer than a year.

The cherry would darken and get richer over time. A sunbath will speed this process.

Paduck goes from bright red to warm brown over time. Not for me.

A Birds eye maple would be cool and I think inherently stronger yet possibly more prone to warping. The material cost is 50-75% more as well. ( Still only a few dollars based on size)

Although the company seems to be pretty nice about replacments...I still say if you can't afford to have it broken then don't buy it. I certainly can't fault anyone for getting one. They do look sweet. I would love one but unfortunately I'm just not in the right tax bracket

[danieldelgado29]

I order this case....First I got the wrong case. I order a 3g case and I got iphone case...but they exchanged it with no issues. I hope this case kickass because it going mt crown jewel of my collection.

[fishcube]

Anyone have their website and email? Would like one for an Ipod touch 2G.

[danieldelgado29]

Man ...I can't wait to get mine...but I'm still like 3 weeks away. Peter has great customer service....I got the wrong case and it broke...He sending me another case...

[danieldelgado29]

I just got my iwood, today...This case totally kick ass...

Here are some pictures...

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/danieldelgado29/IMG_0001.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/danieldelgado29/IMG_0002.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/danieldelgado29/IMG_0003.jpg

[stoplis]

I bought an iWood 'knock-off' on ebay from Hong Kong. It arived today and I'm quite impressed with the quality.
I thought I'd post some pictures of it.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1185/dsc01126g.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5229/dsc01131v.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2082/dsc01132hpt.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2289/dsc01133j.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3755/dsc01138a.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4653/dsc01142g.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/6743/dsc01148a.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8135/dsc01149cyq.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/599/dsc01150v.jpg

The buttons work fine, I can only just reach the silence switch.
The case is well finished, with no sharp edges, but it hadn't been cleaned very well inside.
My only critism with this case is that the bottom half is tighter than the top, which makes removing the bottom half for putting in a dock aqward.

[lemonademaker]

I bought an iWood 'knock-off' on ebay from Hong Kong. It arived today and I'm quite impressed with the quality.
I thought I'd post some pictures of it.

The buttons work fine, I can only just reach the silence switch.
The case is well finished, with no sharp edges, but it hadn't been cleaned very well inside.
My only critism with this case is that the bottom half is tighter than the top, which makes removing the bottom half for putting in a dock aqward.

I bought my mom an iphone a few days ago... she'd love this case...

how much?

thanks for the pics

[stoplis]

£43.80, free delivery to the UK. I really like it so far. Theres two on ebay.com $69.99 free delivery.

[rarity]

Sorry to be a hater, but this case is fug.

[ecekat]

hi all,
i am new member!
has anyone tried i wood for over two months??is it good protection??

[madpank2222]

Can anyone give me miniot's email address?

My case was very loose on my iphone and the pieces kept coming apart, and i was holding the top piece when my iphone slipped out, causing the bottom piece to hit the ground and break. Im wondering if they will send me a replacement case due to poor construction?

[Daxamere]

I bought an iWood 'knock-off' on ebay from Hong Kong. It arived today and I'm quite impressed with the quality.
I thought I'd post some pictures of it.


The buttons work fine, I can only just reach the silence switch.
The case is well finished, with no sharp edges, but it hadn't been cleaned very well inside.
My only critism with this case is that the bottom half is tighter than the top, which makes removing the bottom half for putting in a dock aqward.

Hey there Stoplis, I just created an account here so that I can ask you a few more questions about your knock off Iwood Case.
I just won an ebay auction for a knock off iwood CObra case. It cost me 41$ US which I have yet to pay as I have been a bit weary of going through with the purchase. I mean even if its not a real Miniot iwood case.. I'm only paying 41$ for it as opposed to hundreds. I'm thinking that its still worth it despite the fact that its a knock off.
I would like to know how your case has been holding up since your last post on it?? I gatehr that both pieces attach with the 2 littl magnets??? Does the case stay on snuggly ? Meaning that, nothing falls off or slides off all the time??? Also, have you noticed any interference for the calling/3g/wifi caused by the case of use of magnets to hold the pieces together???
What are your overall thoughts on the knock off to date?? Would you advise that I go ahead with it?? Many thanks !!!
******PS ===> Can someone who reads this please PM Stoplis for me and ask him to read this post I just posted ??? I can't PM him yet as I just signed up and would love to ensure that he reads my post as his comments will help my decision greatly ! Thanks again everybody for lending a hand.
Also if anybody else has purchased a knock off iwoocase, I would love to hear from you and your experience as well as product quality.
Cheers !

[aluren]

Anyone interested in the wood case for the iPhone 4?

https://www.miniot.com/miniot/index.htm

It looks pretty good.

[FieldingMellish]

I had iWood all while waiting on line this past June 24th.

[applebanger]

Some Iwood for 3gs are popping up on ebay at good prices
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_npmv=3&_trksid=m570&_nkw=iwood

[bestace]

the wood looks good but i would prefer to add it as a replacement for the iphone battery cover. No need to make it bulkier.