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iPod touch Making an ipod touch stand

ndarwin said:
Hi guys

I bought my ipod touch in NYC when they first came out and it had no stand, last month my friend Matt in London bought one and his had no stand....it was this that prompted me to make one and produce the video. I am not sure why some people get one and some people don't, different factories/packing warehouses or something, who knows. The video took me three minutes to make and I thought there must be other people in my position.

Regarding the name, I call it an itouch because everyone knows what you mean and it takes 4 fewer key strokes to type.....its just more efficient...:)
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That's very odd that some people are getting them and some aren't. Hmm...
 
Got Mine

Now I know why i read this site! I have been looking for a stand and it was right in my box!

Thanks
 
I'll bet those who claim they didn't get a stand just didn't notice it on the first opening of the box, and it's either in the trash or kicked under the furniture somewhere.

As for the OP, I love your stand. I don't have a sound card in my PC, can you tell me what kind of case that was you used? It looks smaller than 8mm cases which I have many of. Mini DV tape, perhaps?

4D
 
^ I'll bet they didn't. That's why I even still have the torn off corner from the white packet, I keep everything that is inside of the boxes of expensive kit that I buy, just so I know that if I wanted to sell it then I could without loosing anything.
 
4DThinker said:
I'll bet those who claim they didn't get a stand just didn't notice it on the first opening of the box, and it's either in the trash or kicked under the furniture somewhere.

As for the OP, I love your stand. I don't have a sound card in my PC, can you tell me what kind of case that was you used? It looks smaller than 8mm cases which I have many of. Mini DV tape, perhaps?

4D
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Its an 8mil tape box.
 
PMB said:
Its an 8mil tape box.
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No, it's not. I have several 8mil tape boxes around and they are larger relative to the Touch than the box used in the video. They also have an angled, different edge that the Touch would not rest on when horizontal. They also have enough room inside for your earplugs, your charger cable, and a partridge from a pear tree. ;)

Thanks for trying, though.

4D
 
^lol!!

I think that it is a Mini DV tape box.

EDIT: Just lined a box up with my iPT and everything seems to fit right.
 
Just to show how old I am, a cassette tape case works to hold the Touch vertically, although also much larger than shown in the video. The little stand included with the Touch also makes a good stand to hold up the little remote control you get with an iMac, although I don't see any reason it needs a stand. ;)

This thread has gotten me hooked. I've been spending the day looking around my house for unused items that might make a good stand for the Touch. Yes, it's spring break and I'm bored. ;)
 
zainjetha said:
get up and go to apple store, go buy one and move on with life
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Thanks for that cheery contribution. No Apple store here, and personally I salute and applaud the creative!

I made a couple of really bad stands from those fake credit cards I get in the mail. If anything I'll make a little wood stand tomorrow. I'll take a pic or two to share if they look OK.
 
ndarwin said:
Here is my solution to the lack of a good stand for the ipod touch, it takes 2 mins to make and is cool and effective, perfect for your desk or traveling on planes and trains...check out my youtube video for instructions...:)
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Great video, thanks! Although I was wondering how wide the area that holds the ipod is (the "grooved" part) :confused:
 
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The stand is made from a MiniDV tape case and I make the groove two file widths which is about 7mm and about 4mm deep. I think I call the box a 'Mini DVD' in the video...that was a mistake, I was nervous, its was my first video..:eek:

Hope that helps....N
 
I tried opening the video on my Touch since it plays YouTube videos. It played slow, almost like a slide show instead of video. It plays fine on any PC in the house using the same network access. Has anyone else been able to play the video on their Touch using the link in the first post? Just curious.

4D
 
The stand that comes with the iPod is so stupidly useless if you have a case, and in general its a cheap plastic gimmicky item included that really means nothing when you could just prop it up against a wall or something.

Now, I think they should start including a dock (maybe a sideways one). Now THAT would be useful.
 
I should have been born a blond

Tom B. said:
Pretty cool, but did you not notice the iPod touch comes with a small clear plastic stand in the box? :eek:
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P.S. it's iPod touch not iTouch!
EDIT: Too slow.
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Ok, I so didn't know what that was. :eek: Thanks for the pic.
 
I lost my stand about a week after I got my iPod but, I know how to get another one.

Do this: Go into Best Buy and buy an iPod touch, bring it home, open the box, and take out the stand. Then go back to Best Buy and say that you didn't like the iPod touch and they'll happily take it back. (I bet they don't even know that the stand was included in the first place). Then get your money back and enjoy your new stand!

P.S. I'm JUST KIDDING! Do not do this! I'm pretty sure it's considered stealing and illegal. I'm just fantasizing.
 
well, i hope i get a stand when i get mine...
it says that all ipod touches come with stands.
 

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TheSpaz said:
I lost my stand about a week after I got my iPod but, I know how to get another one.

Do this: Go into Best Buy and buy an iPod touch, bring it home, open the box, and take out the stand. Then go back to Best Buy and say that you didn't like the iPod touch and they'll happily take it back. (I bet they don't even know that the stand was included in the first place). Then get your money back and enjoy your new stand!
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NOW we know why so many people who buy the Touch are not getting a stand in the box! ;)
 
I got mine like the second day they came out and mine came with one, although the first few weeks I had no idea what is was.

I saw a picture of someone who made a stand out of their ipod touch box.. it was actually pretty cool but I can't remember the website.
 
ndarwin said:
The stand is made from a MiniDV tape case and I make the groove two file widths which is about 7mm and about 4mm deep. I think I call the box a 'Mini DVD' in the video...that was a mistake, I was nervous, its was my first video..:eek:

Hope that helps....N
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Very cool and very intuitive...thanks for sharing!
 
I spent about 20 minute and turn a scrap off the end of a 2x4 stud into a stand for my Touch. Needs paint, but I'm not sure it's worth it. I'll play with it for awhile and then if I still like it I'll make a refined version out of a nice hardwood.

Critique away!
 

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4DThinker said:
I spent about 20 minute and turn a scrap off the end of a 2x4 stud into a stand for my Touch. Needs paint, but I'm not sure it's worth it. I'll play with it for awhile and then if I still like it I'll make a refined version out of a nice hardwood.

Critique away!
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That's very nice looking! I like the shape too... very classy.
 
iPhone Stand

Anyone have one for an iPhone?

EDIT: I want to put the iPhone in landscape mode for watching movies.
 
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