Twelve South's BookBook for iPhone 5 Ships Monday - Page 4

SqB · Nov 16, 2012, 02:00 PM

Wow. The snark level is certainly high in this thread. I am certainly no hipster. In fact I'm tragically unhip, but I am a bibliophile who often reads on my phone. I love these cases because they feel like holding a book and are a great way to not have to carry a wallet.

Somebody where I used to work asked another coworker why I was always carrying around and looking at my little bible. We had lots of fun with that.

If you don't like it, seriously, reclaim your valuable time and move on to another thread. I wish you well.

Hidesuru · Nov 16, 2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SqB

Wow. The snark level is certainly high in this thread. I am certainly no hipster. In fact I'm tragically unhip, but I am a bibliophile who often reads on my phone. I love these cases because they feel like holding a book and are a great way to not have to carry a wallet.

Somebody where I used to work asked another coworker why I was always carrying around and looking at my little bible. We had lots of fun with that.

If you don't like it, seriously, reclaim your valuable time and move on to another thread. I wish you well.

That's a great story.

Frankly I don't think this would be for me. I don't use bluetooth outside of my car, and I wouldn't want to flash my wallet to talk. I have no problem with it, though. It -is- kind of a neat idea for a case.

I personally prefer a belt-holster thing that just hides under my shirt (I use the minisuit if anyone cares). For one, I have too many things in pants pockets already...

That all being said... can we at least all agree that the name is a bit silly? I mean, BookBook? Really?

PDFierro · Nov 16, 2012, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SqB

Wow. The snark level is certainly high in this thread. I am certainly no hipster. In fact I'm tragically unhip, but I am a bibliophile who often reads on my phone. I love these cases because they feel like holding a book and are a great way to not have to carry a wallet.

Somebody where I used to work asked another coworker why I was always carrying around and looking at my little bible. We had lots of fun with that.

If you don't like it, seriously, reclaim your valuable time and move on to another thread. I wish you well.

That's hilarious. I'm wondering, does the BookBook fold up into a stand for video watching? I believe I recall seeing that, but I'm not certain.

musicpenguy · Nov 16, 2012, 03:06 PM

The BookBook for iPhone 5 is now out - go out and buy yours today - twelvesouth.com

Adidas Addict · 04:41 PM

Meh, hipster must mean something different where you people live. The bookbook certainly wouldn't gain you any cool points, the joke stopped being funny or interesting years ago.

slick316 · Nov 16, 2012, 04:53 PM

Ordered mine in black.

Really liked the one I had for iPhone 4. Simplified everything I normally carried with me. I especially like the new snap mount for the phone with camera cut out. Hopefully I get it next week.

FertileKnave · Nov 16, 2012, 06:58 PM

If I understand skeuomorphism correctly, (im genuinely not sure i do its a bit weird) but is this not essentially some sort of physical hardware skeuomorphism?

Snookerman · Nov 17, 2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jlblodgett

Do the new models have a hole for the camera / flash?

No, you have to slide up your iPhone to use the camera =/

Winepronecowboy · Nov 17, 2012, 05:08 AM

Horrible cases, what the hell are people thinking

mlenger · Nov 17, 2012, 09:56 AM

They are accepting orders as of yesterday. Can't wait

have the one for the 4 and love it.

bdkennedy1 · Nov 17, 2012, 01:31 PM

This company is raping the consumer on this. My company gets the same exact case in China for $4 and we sell it to a retailer in Canada for $19.99.

sonymactony · Nov 17, 2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Snookerman

No, you have to slide up your iPhone to use the camera =/

No you don't have to slide it up, there's a camera cutout on the back now.

emily74 · Nov 17, 2012, 04:14 PM

Seems nice, but I am afraid the pockets get crammed with cards, receipts and other stuff making it bulgy. That would make it bulky to carry around.

I liked the simplistic cases from Castello DaVarg. Straight forward design with Genuine leather and US made. Ordered one from Amazon.

Macsational · Nov 17, 2012, 09:55 PM

I actually got a knockoff from amazon for my iPhone 5 last week. It was already chipped on the back and my 3GS was wrecked from a drop some weeks before.
I love the feel of the makes phone, but keeping all my stuff in one is so so so great.
As for it being hipsterlicious, I take true offence ;-p. this cover would never fit into skinny jeans.

Four oF NINE · Nov 18, 2012, 06:14 AM

I have TwelveSouth products and am very happy with them. I have Book Book for my new MacBook, and Book Book for my iPhone 4S. The phone version looks like a book of quotes from Shakespear, or poetry.. The one for the MacBook looks like an old encyclopædia volume. When I upgrade to the iPhone 5 (or iPhone 5S) I'll be getting another Book Book

There's no other case like it, and I won't use anything else. Accept no substitute, get the one real Book Book, only from TwelveSouth.

iVoid · Nov 18, 2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggyonice

Actual image from their site. Talking on the phone with all your bank cards and cash sticking out? No thanks.

Yeah, after having my iPhone snatched out of my hands and stolen, I'd worry too much about my phone AND my cash/cards being stolen all at once with something like this.

Aniseedvan · Nov 18, 2012, 05:18 PM

If the lack of current support in the UK for passbook didnt necessitate i end up carrying a massive purse full of loyalty cards, this might be a good idea.

Prof. · Nov 19, 2012, 12:15 AM

Just bought one for my iPhone 4S

kodeman53 · Nov 19, 2012, 05:54 AM

Dear Mods,

What does a case have to do with iOS?

If there is a connection, other than you happened to start this thread, then why bother having an iPhone Accessories forum?

What's next, MacBook cases in the OSX forum?

saab9573 · Nov 19, 2012, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adztaylor

I'm exactly the same. Determined not to buy anymore cases because after a few hours I take them off never to be used again. Prefer using the phone naked.

i started off with a Switcheasy Nude for my iphone 5.....the cheap plastic power button cover on that case scratched the black slate while I was trying to remove the case....

threw that in the rubbish.....have been naked for 4 weeks now including no screen protector.....no scratches whatsoever! the feel of the original phone and the thinness and lightness overtakes any worry about scratches or dings..

cases are a waste of money and pointless in my view!

Ifti · Nov 19, 2012, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saab9573

i started off with a Switcheasy Nude for my iphone 5.....the cheap plastic power button cover on that case scratched the black slate while I was trying to remove the case....

threw that in the rubbish.....have been naked for 4 weeks now including no screen protector.....no scratches whatsoever! the feel of the original phone and the thinness and lightness overtakes any worry about scratches or dings..

cases are a waste of money and pointless in my view!

Completely agree with this.
It started for me with the iPhone 4 and the Apple bumper case. I removed the case once to see a ton of marks on the bezel down by the docking port. Removed the case and found I kept the phone in a much better condition without the damn case in the first place!!
Same with the iPhone 5 - no case, no screen protectors, and its in mint condition.

Metsfan7450 · Nov 19, 2012, 07:37 AM

It doesn't appear as though anyone has commented yet on the new design on the inside of the case. I don't like the "brackets" used to hold the phone in. It's not condusive for inserting and removing several times a day like I did with my iPhone 4 Bookbook case. I'm sure those brackets will wear out. I did not like using the phone while it was in the case (phone calls, texting, surfing web, etc).

I like the looks of the Bookbook case, but not the functionality. I went with the DODOcase for my iPhone 5, as it's much easier to slip the case in and out of the sleeve.

XboxMySocks · Nov 19, 2012, 08:07 AM

$60? Jesus

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Originally Posted by h1r0ll3r

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Holy **** hahahahahahaha, dead

elicate · Nov 19, 2012, 08:44 AM

I have one of these and its great. Best part is when you pull it out to pay and people think its one of those mini Psalms bible and give you a look that just screams "please dont try to convert me to your religion".

The talking would be weird like that but since I usually only text, the few items I actually do talk I take mine out of the case.

HowEver · Nov 19, 2012, 12:23 PM

Are there really people who don't use bluetooth headsets these days?

Why?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziggyonice

Actual image from their site. Talking on the phone with all your bank cards and cash sticking out? No thanks.

Nov 16, 2012, 03:06 PM	#79
musicpenguy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2006	Now Available The BookBook for iPhone 5 is now out - go out and buy yours today - twelvesouth.com __________________ (2006: 17" MBP, Rev A: MBA Sold), 2009 Mac Mini, MBA 1.4GHz, 2GB, 128GB, 11" - iPad 64GB 3G, eMate 300, MP2100, 2G 8GB iPhone, 3G 16GB iPhone, 3G&6G Nano, 2G Shuffle, 160GB TV, TV-V2 - TPPN.TV
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Nov 16, 2012, 04:34 PM	#80
Adidas Addict macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: England	Meh, hipster must mean something different where you people live. The bookbook certainly wouldn't gain you any cool points, the joke stopped being funny or interesting years ago. __________________ The phrase is: "Couldn't care less" Last edited by Adidas Addict; Nov 16, 2012 at 04:41 PM.
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Nov 16, 2012, 04:53 PM	#81
slick316 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2005	Ordered mine in black. Really liked the one I had for iPhone 4. Simplified everything I normally carried with me. I especially like the new snap mount for the phone with camera cut out. Hopefully I get it next week. __________________ 15" MBP 2.3Ghz i7 w/OWC 240GB SSD, 24" Cinema Display, 32GB iPhone 5 AT&T, 32GB iPad 3 Wifi, 160GB iPod Classic, 2G TV, Airport Extreme
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Nov 16, 2012, 06:58 PM	#82
FertileKnave macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	Am i right? If I understand skeuomorphism correctly, (im genuinely not sure i do its a bit weird) but is this not essentially some sort of physical hardware skeuomorphism?
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Nov 17, 2012, 09:56 AM	#85
mlenger macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA	You can order it now ! They are accepting orders as of yesterday. Can't wait have the one for the 4 and love it.
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Nov 16, 2012, 02:00 PM	#76
SqB macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Colorado	Wow. The snark level is certainly high in this thread. I am certainly no hipster. In fact I'm tragically unhip, but I am a bibliophile who often reads on my phone. I love these cases because they feel like holding a book and are a great way to not have to carry a wallet. Somebody where I used to work asked another coworker why I was always carrying around and looking at my little bible. We had lots of fun with that. If you don't like it, seriously, reclaim your valuable time and move on to another thread. I wish you well.
	3

Nov 17, 2012, 05:08 AM	#84
Winepronecowboy macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2012	Horrible cases, what the hell are people thinking
	0

Nov 17, 2012, 01:31 PM	#86
bdkennedy1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2002	This company is raping the consumer on this. My company gets the same exact case in China for $4 and we sell it to a retailer in Canada for $19.99.
	0

Nov 17, 2012, 04:14 PM	#88
emily74 macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA	Nice cover..but too many frills Seems nice, but I am afraid the pockets get crammed with cards, receipts and other stuff making it bulgy. That would make it bulky to carry around. I liked the simplistic cases from Castello DaVarg. Straight forward design with Genuine leather and US made. Ordered one from Amazon.
	0

Nov 17, 2012, 09:55 PM	#89
Macsational macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tourbus	I actually got a knockoff from amazon for my iPhone 5 last week. It was already chipped on the back and my 3GS was wrecked from a drop some weeks before. I love the feel of the makes phone, but keeping all my stuff in one is so so so great. As for it being hipsterlicious, I take true offence ;-p. this cover would never fit into skinny jeans.
	0

Nov 18, 2012, 06:14 AM	#90
Four oF NINE macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Soviet Union	I have TwelveSouth products and am very happy with them. I have Book Book for my new MacBook, and Book Book for my iPhone 4S. The phone version looks like a book of quotes from Shakespear, or poetry.. The one for the MacBook looks like an old encyclopædia volume. When I upgrade to the iPhone 5 (or iPhone 5S) I'll be getting another Book Book There's no other case like it, and I won't use anything else. Accept no substitute, get the one real Book Book, only from TwelveSouth.
	0

Nov 18, 2012, 05:18 PM	#92
Aniseedvan macrumors regular Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK	If the lack of current support in the UK for passbook didnt necessitate i end up carrying a massive purse full of loyalty cards, this might be a good idea. __________________ 2012 11" MBA, 64gb iPad3
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Nov 19, 2012, 12:15 AM	#93
Prof. macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago-ish...	Just bought one for my iPhone 4S __________________ This year, everyone I know is getting married. Me? I'd be thrilled to be asked to go to Taco Bell by a semi-attractive male.
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Nov 19, 2012, 05:54 AM	#94
kodeman53 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2012	Dear Mods, What does a case have to do with iOS? If there is a connection, other than you happened to start this thread, then why bother having an iPhone Accessories forum? What's next, MacBook cases in the OSX forum? __________________ Election 2012: “When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.” - Ben Franklin Gov Cuomo Clue-The Second Amendment has nothing to do with hunting.
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Nov 19, 2012, 07:37 AM	#97
Metsfan7450 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008	New brackets It doesn't appear as though anyone has commented yet on the new design on the inside of the case. I don't like the "brackets" used to hold the phone in. It's not condusive for inserting and removing several times a day like I did with my iPhone 4 Bookbook case. I'm sure those brackets will wear out. I did not like using the phone while it was in the case (phone calls, texting, surfing web, etc). I like the looks of the Bookbook case, but not the functionality. I went with the DODOcase for my iPhone 5, as it's much easier to slip the case in and out of the sleeve.
	0

Nov 19, 2012, 08:44 AM	#99
elicate macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida	I have one of these and its great. Best part is when you pull it out to pay and people think its one of those mini Psalms bible and give you a look that just screams "please dont try to convert me to your religion". The talking would be weird like that but since I usually only text, the few items I actually do talk I take mine out of the case.
	0

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