Foofpod experiences?

[iBookfan]

Hi

I've been searching around for a proper case for my iPhone (1gen) and narrowed the search down to this "sock", Foofpod. Anyone who got that?

I've also been looking at the Beyza cases ( http://http://www.beyzacases.com/cat_slimline_-_apple_iphone_ultra_slim_vertical_cases.cfm )

But I think I'm going for the Foofpod. Any experiences?

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

I just ordered one 2 days ago, ill let you know how it works out

[iBookfan]

I just ordered one 2 days ago, ill let you know how it works out

Nice! Thanks... I'm might just gonna hit the tricker 'cause its only 20 bucks...

Well.. maybe..

But please let me knoe :)

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

what one are you buying? Im getting that black one with the white inside.

Might as well try, its only $20

[iBookfan]

what one are you buying? Im getting that black one with the white inside.

Might as well try, its only $20

I'm thinking of the "Le vert", the green one. It looks nice :)

I would like to hear from others who have tried them out?

[KapitanIksrog]

what one are you buying? Im getting that black one with the white inside.

Might as well try, its only $20

I liked the looks of this one too but it looks like the white inside is only for a laptop? Maybe I am missing where to select it, but my order came up as black satin right before I submitted it:

"Inner lining: MacBook: (Sherpa fleece) iPhone/Touch, iPod 5G/Classic: (Black Satin)"

"Can i have sherpa fleece? (question about iPod/iPhone cases)
No. We'd have bloody stumps making foofpods with fleece. "

Its weird because the picture definitely looks like they are taking an iPhone out of a black case with a white lining (3rd pic over)

[iBookfan]

I liked the looks of this one too but it looks like the white inside is only for a laptop? Maybe I am missing where to select it, but my order came up as black satin right before I submitted it:

"Inner lining: MacBook: (Sherpa fleece) iPhone/Touch, iPod 5G/Classic: (Black Satin)"

"Can i have sherpa fleece? (question about iPod/iPhone cases)
No. We'd have bloody stumps making foofpods with fleece. "

Its weird because the picture definitely looks like they are taking an iPhone out of a black case with a white lining (3rd pic over)

The fleece is only for the laptops. For all the iPod/iPhone foof they use satin in different colors. In this case white satin.

I've just ordered the "Le vert" foof and now waiting for a mail confirmation :)

[kwjohns]

I was looking forward to getting one of these foof sleeves but I have no interest in one after learning that they don't have fleece on the inside of the iPhone ones. Anyone know of any that do?

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

The fleece is only for the laptops. For all the iPod/iPhone foof they use satin in different colors. In this case white satin.

I've just ordered the "Le vert" foof and now waiting for a mail confirmation :)

ah i see that now, oh well, im still waiting for a shipping confirmation also, the black ones where out of stock till tomorrow (monday) so hopefully they ship tomorrow :o

[iBookfan]

ah i see that now, oh well, im still waiting for a shipping confirmation also, the black ones where out of stock till tomorrow (monday) so hopefully they ship tomorrow :o

You're quite unlucky.. Mine shipped 3 days ago ;). Guess I just picked out the right color :)

I don't care about the fleech.. I've talked to some people who have had these, and are saying that they are quite thick and gives great protection. Similar to the Sena Ultra Puch I think, and might even more protective.

But mine has to ship to Europe so maybe you'll still get yours first

[iBookfan]

I was looking forward to getting one of these foof sleeves but I have no interest in one after learning that they don't have fleece on the inside of the iPhone ones. Anyone know of any that do?

No one does that. You have to think of the material used outside as well. 'Cause thats quite thick too. Inside its only satin, but the material outside is.. what is it called; Podded?

[aphexii]

If i'm not mistaken, they used to sell these in the Apple store, right?

[Sweetbike40]

When i bought my iPod Touch, i wanted to get one of these but wanted to purchase within the US. So i got a Fabrix case. I love it.

Now i have the iPhone 3G. It doesn't quite fit the Touch case. So i found this and ordered it. I really love the concept of these kinds of cases. Great protection, really cool looking and get to use the iPhone in it's true form.

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9596537


Edit: oops, Fabrix are from Singapore. I really don't remember why i didn't order the Foofpod!! ha! Maybe they weren't available at the time for the Touch.

[aphexii]

When i bought my iPod Touch, i wanted to get one of these but wanted to purchase within the US. So i got a Fabrix case. I love it.

Now i have the iPhone 3G. It doesn't quite fit the Touch case. So i found this and ordered it. I really love the concept of these kinds of cases. Great protection, really cool looking and get to use the iPhone in it's true form.

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9596537


Edit: oops, Fabrix are from Singapore. I really don't remember why i didn't order the Foofpod!! ha! Maybe they weren't available at the time for the Touch.

I really like the Sockit price, but not a fan of any of their designs unfortunately.

I think im gonna go for the black or red foof.

[Sweetbike40]

I really like the Sockit price, but not a fan of any of their designs unfortunately.

I think im gonna go for the black or red foof.

I was looking through the Foodpod collections, and yes, they have some seriously cool materials and designs. I loved the green cord with the white iPhone!!!!!

Also, i like the vintage look of the Etsy ones too.

[hotsauce]

The only thing about these is that there are no holes on the bottom for speaker sounds, unlike the sena ultra slim cases. You would have to put them in upside down in the sleeve.

[iBookfan]

I was looking through the Foodpod collections, and yes, they have some seriously cool materials and designs. I loved the green cord with the white iPhone!!!!!

Also, i like the vintage look of the Etsy ones too.

Yes, the green is really good lookin'. I ordered the "Le Vert"

And regarding the speaker: This material can easily be "sound breaktrhough-able". You'll still be able to hear the phone. Leather is another material which sound and noise can¨'t "escape"...

Do you follow me?/ Catch my drift?

[aphexii]

Yes, the green is really good lookin'. I ordered the "Le Vert"

And regarding the speaker: This material can easily be "sound breaktrhough-able". You'll still be able to hear the phone. Leather is another material which sound and noise can¨'t "escape"...

Do you follow me?/ Catch my drift?

I would just put the phone in top down. Unless i needed to use headphones at that time.

[kwjohns]

No one does that. You have to think of the material used outside as well. 'Cause thats quite thick too. Inside its only satin, but the material outside is.. what is it called; Podded?

Satin just seems like it'd be slippier to me. Fleece looks a lot more protective regardless of the outside material and looks nicer as well. Notice how they show the inside for the laptop bags and all the iPhone pictures are taken from the side? They're either trying to make you think it has fleece inside to trick impulse shoppers or because they're not satisfied with the inside of it enough to show it off.

[iBookfan]

Satin just seems like it'd be slippier to me. Fleece looks a lot more protective regardless of the outside material and looks nicer as well. Notice how they show the inside for the laptop bags and all the iPhone pictures are taken from the side? They're either trying to make you think it has fleece inside to trick impulse shoppers or because they're not satisfied with the inside of it enough to show it off.

Well, I know for a fact that the are definitly not slippy, they're actully quite thight.. But again; they sure protective and well padded..

I don't like the look of the Fabrix cases though.

My guess would be that a laptop needs the fleech because it will need more protection than a phone would. And with fleech for the iPhone case it would be really bulky, which isnt the meaning with these cases. They're just sleeves.

[iBookfan]

I really like the Sockit price, but not a fan of any of their designs unfortunately.

I think im gonna go for the black or red foof.

I really don't like the either..

[cohenspire]

Ordered my foofpod this past weekend and it shipped earlier today. Can't wait to see it, but unfortunately it won't be here till i'm on vacation so my stupid oakley eyeglass bag will have to cover the iphone till then.

[iBookfan]

Ordered my foofpod this past weekend and it shipped earlier today. Can't wait to see it, but unfortunately it won't be here till i'm on vacation so my stupid oakley eyeglass bag will have to cover the iphone till then.

There must huge shipping delays, since it took a week for you Foof to ship? 2 days after i ordered mine it was shipped..

And for those of you, who are not sure if these are padded enough, here is a picture i found, which gives an idea of it:

[dirtymouse]

Notice how they show the inside for the laptop bags and all the iPhone pictures are taken from the side? They're either trying to make you think it has fleece inside to trick impulse shoppers or because they're not satisfied with the inside of it enough to show it off.

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foofpods are photographed differently to foofbags, simply for the reason, you can easily hold a foofpod in your hand. Photographing AND holding a foofbag with a heavy MacBook inside is quite difficult to do :)

There is no intention on our behalf to trick people into thinking we have fleece inside a foofpod. We have numerous photographs and text all over our site indicating that foofpods have satin inner lining (as did our foofbags until recently).

If you check out the 'inner lining for foofpods' under 'about foofpods' section, you'll even find close up photos of the inner lining (i've uploaded them here).

We're in the process of phasing out white satin inner lining, and moving foofpods for the iPhone/Touch over to black satin instead.

hope that clears up any confusion or interpretation of intent.

[iBookfan]

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foofpods are photographed differently to foofbags, simply for the reason, you can easily hold a foofpod in your hand. Photographing AND holding a foofbag with a heavy MacBook inside is quite difficult to do :)

There is no intention on our behalf to trick people into thinking we have fleece inside a foofpod. We have numerous photographs and text all over our site indicating that foofpods have satin inner lining (as did our foofbags until recently).

If you check out the 'inner lining for foofpods' under 'about foofpods' section, you'll even find close up photos of the inner lining (i've uploaded them here).

We're in the process of phasing out white satin inner lining, and moving foofpods for the iPhone/Touch over to black satin instead.

hope that clears up any confusion or interpretation of intent.

Thanks for clearing that up

But why would you change the white satin with black? Why not just keep both colors?

[kwjohns]

There must huge shipping delays, since it took a week for you Foof to ship? 2 days after i ordered mine it was shipped..

And for those of you, who are not sure if these are padded enough, here is a picture i found, which gives an idea of it:

Are their designs seasonal or something? I don't see any of those on their site.

[kwjohns]

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foofpods are photographed differently to foofbags, simply for the reason, you can easily hold a foofpod in your hand. Photographing AND holding a foofbag with a heavy MacBook inside is quite difficult to do :)

There is no intention on our behalf to trick people into thinking we have fleece inside a foofpod. We have numerous photographs and text all over our site indicating that foofpods have satin inner lining (as did our foofbags until recently).

If you check out the 'inner lining for foofpods' under 'about foofpods' section, you'll even find close up photos of the inner lining (i've uploaded them here).

We're in the process of phasing out white satin inner lining, and moving foofpods for the iPhone/Touch over to black satin instead.

hope that clears up any confusion or interpretation of intent.

Thanks for the response. The camera angles that you have for the 'Le Vert' are what I prefer. I like to be able to see different angles of a product before I buy it because a lot of case manufacturers make their cases look all great from one angle and then someone buys it and posts pictures on here and it looks like crap.

Why do fleece foofpods = bloody stumps?

[iBookfan]

Thanks for the response. The camera angles that you have for the 'Le Vert' are what I prefer. I like to be able to see different angles of a product before I buy it because a lot of case manufacturers make their cases look all great from one angle and then someone buys it and posts pictures on here and it looks like crap.

Why do fleece foofpods = bloody stumps?

I dont get that Bloody stumps as well :confused:

But yes, they do change their designs occasionally..

[iBookfan]

I dont get that Bloody stumps as well :confused:

But yes, they do change their designs occasionally..

Any comments?

[iBookfan]

Any comments?

I just got mine today! After only 4 days! Amazing

This Foof is very very nice! Really protective, good looking and a nice fit.

GREAT! :)

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

mine has still not shipped!!!

I ordered over a week ago, this is kind of making me mad, it never took this long for anything I ordered on the internet to ship, this is going to have to be a really REALLY nice case, if not im not ordering another case from them.

[aphexii]

mine has still not shipped!!!

I ordered over a week ago, this is kind of making me mad, it never took this long for anything I ordered on the internet to ship, this is going to have to be a really REALLY nice case, if not im not ordering another case from them.

Yikes, that sucks. Hopefully they just didn't update the site?

Which model did you order?

On a side note, I've been holding off ordering for a few days. The markets rebounding a bit and the dollar is making a meager comeback against the Aussie. I plan to make good use of that extra $0.34 i'll save :)

CRICKEY!

[iBookfan]

mine has still not shipped!!!

I ordered over a week ago, this is kind of making me mad, it never took this long for anything I ordered on the internet to ship, this is going to have to be a really REALLY nice case, if not im not ordering another case from them.

The deliverytime is depending on which case you chosse. I'd say that you ordered the black one with white inner, right? Some of the cases has a long waiting-list.

Can't you just write to them and say that you would like to cancel the order and ask them which one, they'll be able to ship right away? :)

I'd do that...

[dirtymouse]

Thanks for the response. The camera angles that you have for the 'Le Vert' are what I prefer. I like to be able to see different angles of a product before I buy it because a lot of case manufacturers make their cases look all great from one angle and then someone buys it and posts pictures on here and it looks like crap.

Why do fleece foofpods = bloody stumps?

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thanks for your suggestion. I'll take that on when i photograph more foofpods in the future. I try to strike a balance between keeping it simple and making it look good. We do vary the camera angles, but sometimes the amount of space on our website is a consideration.

Regarding 'bloody stumps'. If we used the much thicker sherpa fleece inner lining for the much smaller foofpod, the amount of physical exertion required to turn the fleece inner lining from (reverse) 'inside out' to (normal) 'inside in' (in the hand manufacturing process), would be extremely difficult. This 'reversal' all happens through a smallish hole in the seam before we finish off the final side stitching.

'Bloody stumps' is supposed to give one the impression that our fingers would drop off doing this feat on the sometimes thousands of foofpods we make every month.

probably best not to dwell on the gory details.

dirtymouse

[dirtymouse]

Can't you just write to them and say that you would like to cancel the order and ask them which one, they'll be able to ship right away? :)

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any delay is usually just a couple of days. Not much in the scheme of things.

[dirtymouse]

But yes, they do change their designs occasionally..

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um, 'yes' (occasionally) - we've introduced two new foofbags and one new foofpod fabric in the last 3 month period. We'll also be introducing a couple of super quality polyester Japanse Kimono Obi fabrics for foofpods soon.

for announcements, subscribe to our RSS feed.
http://foofshop.com/foofshop.xml

we use to offer more (changing) variety but the amount of enquiries it generated from people wanting this and that (for products that no longer exist) created more confusion and annoyance for customers.

Running a small business efficiently means keeping stock levels low so that when Apple suddenly changes a device size, we don't have a plethora of fabrics and older size stock to get rid off. If we offered many more designs, our website would be collapse, our customers get overwelmed with choice, and the price would actually increase to cover the cost of holding greater amounts of stock.

[shiny-blanket]

Ordered my first foofbag which has since been shipped.

My only comments lie with the website usability. It's definitely not clear how to view products (and thus order) and the 4 column content layout does nothing but makes the site feel cramped.

You have stats setup, I'd seriously considers analyzing the stats and viewing traffic exit/bounce rates.

Love the products though.

[dirtymouse]

Thanks for clearing that up

But why would you change the white satin with black? Why not just keep both colors?

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Having both black and white 'doubles' stock costs, takes longer to sell stock, requires more storage etc.

We had both white and black for a couple of years, for white and black MacBooks. But now we use sherpa fleece inner lining, so the satin inner lining requirements have reduced somewhat. We are simplifying our range.

[dirtymouse]

mine has still not shipped!!!

I ordered over a week ago, this is kind of making me mad, it never took this long for anything I ordered on the internet to ship, this is going to have to be a really REALLY nice case, if not im not ordering another case from them.

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perhaps you should communicate directly with us. Email us.

[adamerr]

i ordered the "Above 40"

im so excited lol. :p

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

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perhaps you should communicate directly with us. Email us.

just came back on to say its been cleared up, hopefully it will arrive by Saturday :)

Also im going to be posting very detailed pictures because it seems like nobody else is

[ZDDP1273]

Ordered my foofpod this past weekend and it shipped earlier today. Can't wait to see it, but unfortunately it won't be here till i'm on vacation so my stupid oakley eyeglass bag will have to cover the iphone till then.

I've been doing the same thing with mine. Haha! I'm still waiting on the SwitchEasy Capsule Rebel but if it doesn't fit good, I'm going to spring for a foofpod. How do these fit for the iPhones? Pretty snug?

[Mr. Giver '94]

The only thing about these is that there are no holes on the bottom for speaker sounds, unlike the sena ultra slim cases. You would have to put them in upside down in the sleeve.

Or right side up depending on your perspective. LOL Just kidding. (slow day) I've heard good things about Foof cases and am considering one for myself.

[hotsauce]

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mine has still not shipped!!!

I ordered over a week ago, this is kind of making me mad, it never took this long for anything I ordered on the internet to ship, this is going to have to be a really REALLY nice case, if not im not ordering another case from them.

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perhaps you should communicate directly with us. Email us.

He's never ordered a vaja case I take it. On a side note, is there a way to order one with holes on the bottom for the speaker?

[MBHockey]

Just ordered the black one. These look real nice, and I hate to use a case on my iPhone when in use. I figure this will be perfect for putting my iPhone in when I want to toss it into my bag, and then I can just remove it from the foofpod in order to use it. Good stuff!

[MBHockey]

Does anyone know what carrier foof shop uses to mail their packages...I'm trying to figure out how to track my package.

My tracking number is of the form: LCXXXXXXXXAU

Thanks!

[dirtymouse]

Does anyone know what carrier foof shop uses to mail their packages...I'm trying to figure out how to track my package.

My tracking number is of the form: LCXXXXXXXXAU

Thanks!

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Airmail.

(Tracking is available if you order EMS courier).

For questions like this, email us directly.

[aphexii]

To those who own them, just curious how soft the exterior fabric is? Specifically looking at the Black Cotton Wide-wale Corduroy.

[cohenspire]

Just received my foofpod the other day and i love it so far. Fabric is real nice and it's a great sleeve for the iphone...too bad the day after i received it i dropped my iphone without the sleeve on. Oh well, bound to happen. I won't make the same mistake of dropping it without it again!

[aphexii]

Just received my foofpod the other day and i love it so far. Fabric is real nice and it's a great sleeve for the iphone...too bad the day after i received it i dropped my iphone without the sleeve on. Oh well, bound to happen. I won't make the same mistake of dropping it without it again!

Just curious - How long did it take to arrive?

[cohenspire]

Just curious - How long did it take to arrive?

About a week and a half. I'm on the east coast of the US, bought it on a saturday, shipped monday saw it the following wednesday.

[aphexii]

About a week and a half. I'm on the east coast of the US, bought it on a saturday, shipped monday saw it the following wednesday.

Thanks! My foof just shipped today...

[Woz Beard]

I'm still trying to decide between Foodpad and SFBag pouches. Has anyone noticed any faint to light scratching on the bezel or anywhere else on the phone from using Foofpod? TIA.

:confused:

[cohenspire]

I'm still trying to decide between Foodpad and SFBag pouches. Has anyone noticed any faint to light scratching on the bezel or anywhere else on the phone from using Foofpod? TIA.

:confused:

I haven't seen any scratches on my bezel from the foofpod...I have a few on there already, but in all honesty im not worried about that tiny part scratching, it will happen eventually.

[Seibikitei]

I haven't seen any scratches on my bezel from the foofpod...I have a few on there already, but in all honesty im not worried about that tiny part scratching, it will happen eventually.

Thank you. Everything gets scratched eventually no matter what you do, of course you could just keep it in a hermetically sealed box and just look at it all day...

[aphexii]

I'm getting ancy in my pantsy for my foof to arrive.

[aphexii]

Well that was fast! Shipped from Australia on the 7th, arrived on my doorstep here in FL today the 15th.

I am LOVING it. Nice soft exterior, smooth interior. Nice padding. Good size. I really like it.

Also, maybe she cuts them slightly different but mine isn't hard to pull the phone in and out of, its just snug enough to hold on to the phone, but by no means overly tight.

Very happy :)