DYI Archos A101 Sleeve: $5.50
Since I got my A101, I have had my eye out for something to carry it in. I bought a 10 inch laptop sleeve. It is about the right length but the two inches and more of extra height kind of bothers me. It is not an attractive fit. I bought the “custom” case for the Veiwsonic G Tablet (which is actually, once you open the wrapping, just a CaseLogic 10 inch laptop sleeve). I have looked at CD cases, and every laptop sleeve I can find within 20 miles of home. I check on Amazon daily. Eventually someone out there will come out with a nice folio style case, similar to the ones for the Amazon Kindles…that is what I really want.
Still, this morning, while picking up a hanger kit for my wife’s new painting (Christmas gift) at WalMart, I happened to be walking through the luggage aisle and saw this little zippered bag hanging up. It caught my eye because it was, oddly, the right proportions for the A101. A quick check of the dimensions confirmed that it was actually a close fit. The material is a woven nylon, similar to what soft-side luggage is covered with. It was only $2.97 so I picked it up. And then, as I continued to browse the aisles, I began to wonder what I could line it with for added protection. I found these Peel and Stick Foam sheets in the Crafts Section. They are designed for making puppets. $3.47 for 6 sheets. Self adhesive, about an eight of an inch of relatively firm foam in bright colors. Worth a try. So, without further ado, here is how to transform $5.50 in materials from WalMart into a somewhat functional, custom DIY Archos A101 sleeve.
And there you have it. DIY.
This is brilliant. I did something close. Those foam sheets are sold at Hobby Lobby but in much bigger sheets.
I simply wrapped one around my 101 and trimmed off the excess leaving a bit of overlap then superglued it closed. You end up with a tube. Seal the other end with some superglue and you have a sleeve. A bit of velcro seals the other end when your tablet is in it.
My first attempt looks a bit crude, but a pair of wavy edge scissors from the wifes scrapbooking set makes it look kinda cool.
Thanks for this idea; it seems more sturdy.
Danneauxs
December 31, 2010 at 8:21 am
Danneauxs: if you will send me a photo, I will add it to the post.
singraham
December 31, 2010 at 8:44 am
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