ShadowHawk 0 Posted July 15, 2010 Hey Folks. I dunno if anyone else here splurged and got the iPhone 4 or not... but I used my cutter to cut a 6mm x 90mm strip, with a 2mmx6mm oval cutout for the speaker - for the iPhone 4 edge. For those not in the know on the iPhone 4 - if you hold it with your hand on the lower left corner (looking at the screen) - you MASSIVELY lose signal strength because that's the antenna placement. Apple (and other OEM providers) want appx $20 for a rubber bumper to go around the phone - which does serve a purpose.. but I'm holding out for the OtterBox... so in the mean-time, I've cut vinyl from scrap to cover the metallic strip around the iphone, and it works great. No signal loss, now when I grip the iPhone to talk. (Maybe I should make a buck on those, huh? - haha) Here's the prototype... My next will be a full edge wrap. Hawk - Richardson Tx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyjeeper 1 Posted July 15, 2010 I did this myself with some clear over laminate. I'm anxious to see what they have to say tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaderDesign 3 Posted July 16, 2010 I just bought a bumper, quick fix and looks nice. But I am printing and designing iPhone 4 skins by the dozens. People can't get enough. Love my iPhone 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremySI 18 Posted July 16, 2010 since i dont have an iphone 4 i bought a replacement back for one off ebay so that i can make a template out of it to sell some decals to go on the back =D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 16, 2010 Mader do you have any pictures of the iPhone skins that you have been producing? I checked your website, but I didn't see them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuff4Toys 2 Posted July 16, 2010 If the back of the 4 is anything like my 3GS, can you make a WORM coming out of the Apple? JOhn ><> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted July 16, 2010 I just bought a bumper, quick fix and looks nice. But I am printing and designing iPhone 4 skins by the dozens. People can't get enough. Love my iPhone 4 bought? I heard Apple was giving them away to anyone who asked. http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2508619 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyjeeper 1 Posted July 16, 2010 They just announced that today. You can get a refund for ones that have already been purchased, and as soon as they get some cases in stock, they'll be giving them away. Should be available to sign up for the freebie late next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted July 16, 2010 weird..I heard they were giving away the bumpers day before yesterday...on a Mac podcast I listen to: http://twit.tv/mbw I hope the link stays up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandon_Davis 1 Posted July 16, 2010 TomL has one! Maybe he will post on it... TomL where u @ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted July 16, 2010 This isn't just common to the iPhone..I have an LG Vu that came with a print out telling you NOT to hold the phone a certain way. We didn't want the pull out antenna anymore..and now we pay the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom@USCutter 18 Posted July 16, 2010 I do have an iphone 4 and I havn't noticed the "death grip" yet. I have been using it for about 2 weeks. I have not purchased a case. I am right handed though, and I don't use the phone much as an actual phone (calls) i pretty much just text and use the internet on it. I am in the process of creating my own skins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremySI 18 Posted July 17, 2010 i read apple cant make the bumpers quick enough so they are going to be giving away cases to make up for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites