The Case-Mate Blog: Make A Statement

How long have you been working for case-mate? What is your new role?
I have been at Case-Mate for 2 weeks and 3 days. My position is Purchasing Analyst.

What did you do before coming to case-mate?
I worked for an off-price retailer called K & G for 9 years and then I worked for a uniform company for 4 months called G & K and no, they are not related.

What phone do you currently use? Love it or hate it?
I have a Sanyo/Qualcomm 3G CDMA… (Note to self: never downsize from a smartphone, my answer to the love it or hate it question)

What was your first cell phone?
My first cell phone was the original flip phone, currently residing in the Smithsonian.

What features do you look for in a case?
Something protective and pretty. I am really rough on my phones!

What’s your favorite case?
My favorite case is the VROOM.

Where is the craziest / funniest place or situation your phone has ever been in?
Okay, the funniest place my phone has been is inside my couch. Now the funny part about that is the cushions of my couch are sewn on, meaning you can’t remove them. So I would hear the phone ring, then look for it under the couch, around the couch beside the couch, etc. I basically had to tap the underside of the couch for resistance to see if something was actually in it. I also had to cut a hole in the bottom of the couch to get the phone out. Since that little incident, I have found all kinds of things inside the couch, like my house keys, books, hair supplies, pens. I try not to sit on it as much.

Favorite website or news-source?
My favorite website would be Google. Not sure how I looked up anything on the internet before Google.

Favorite you-tube video?
Favorite YouTube video is an old MadTV skit called “Can I have your number?” I could watch it over and over and still laugh like crazy.

Favorite phone app?
See type of phone answer.

Guilty pleasures?
My guilty pleasure is writing. I have a feeling that when I die, all of my writings will be discovered and I will become super famous after the fact.

What can’t you live without? Or can’t go for more than 2 hours without?
I seriously cannot live without TIVO/DVR. I actually don’t watch regular TV, I just watch Tivo.

When you’re not working at case-mate, what do you do with your spare time?
In my spare time I am either writing or completing 1000 piece puzzles.

Not interested in one of our pre-set color combos for the Hybrid Tough? Mix & Match Hybrid Tough cases are now available for BlackBerries 9700, 8900, 8520, 9630 and 9550!

Check ‘em out:

Another PD Slice, another Industrial Designer to introduce; who says seconds are for Thanksgiving lunch only? This week meet Vyasateja Jyothigowdanapura. Try saying that 10 times fast! We prefer to call him VT for short. Similar to Alex, VT has is own personal blog. Waddoyathink?

Love your Google Nexus One and ready to show it off with your favorite case-mate case? If the black and pink Hybrid Tough cases weren’t your style, today is your lucky day!

We now have blue and green silicone skins options available, so don’t hesitate to hop on over to www.case-mate.com and place your order!

Google Nexus One Tough

We’ve been doing a lot of talking about go Bare and the amazing strength of the film, but we decided it was about time to go beyond our words and actually show you just how strong this military grade film really is. Check it out!

go Bare Strength Test

It’s finally here! For those of you who want maximum touch sensitivity but don’t want to sacrifice protection, go Bare is the answer!

With go Bare, you don’t have to worry about messy sprays or solutions or use heat to get the film to adhere – simply smooth the sticky film onto your iPhone 3G / 3Gs and it will self-cure over 24 hours! Made out of military grade film and sold with the guarantee of the case-mate lifetime warranty, go Bare is the ultimate solution to clear film protection!

go Bare

Remember when our trusty friend Fairbanks leaked some iPad info back in February? Looks like he was right!

With iPad pre-orders stacking up, we wanted to be ready to rock when orders start arriving and you need protection! With multiple new case styles, we’ve got everyone covered!

Check them out:

Gelli

Hybrid Tough

The Traveler – iPad Felt Folio Leather Case

The Walkabout – iPad Leather Folio

The Express – iPad Nylon Flip Case

The portfolio of iPad accessories will be available soon and range in price from $20.00 – $80.00. All products will be available at www.case-mate.com.

If you’re a fan of Case-mate (if you’re reading this post than I think it’s safe to say you are) then you’ve heard about our new wireless charging solution for iphone called the Hug®. Case-mate has partnered with Fulton Innovations to bring Universal Wireless Charging Technology to the loyal Case-mate masses.

How does it work you may ask? Inductive charging transfers power through a magnetic field from a power base to your handset device, nerd alert! The technology is really cool. Fulton Innovations is partnering with other industry leaders to incorporate the technology into more and more of your daily devices. Imagine never having to plug in your laptop because the coffee table charges it for you? Yea, awesome. So I know what you’re thinking, Dave you good looking, funny, charming delight of a person, how could this technology save the world?

Well, I started thinking about how cool this technology is and what could be done on a large level and a wireless light bulb went off in my head, electric cars! One of the big drawbacks to the electric car is the recharging complications. I symbolically married the peanut butter (inductive charging) and jelly (electric car in this case) and have figured that inductive charging and electric cars could team up to save the world!

So here we go, you have an electric car and you incorporate the inductive charging into your garage floor and bam, by simply parking in your garage you’ve plugged in your electric car for the night. Now on a bigger scale when you stop at a red light you’re usually held up for 2-4 minutes. If you multiply that 2-4 minutes by four red lights then that’s roughly 15 minutes of charging you could grab on the go. Are you picking up what I’m putting down so far?

Now on an even larger scale we could put this technology into parking lots and even the office where your car probably spends most of its time. Now your car is spending more time on the charger than it is using its power reserve. Imagine arriving to work in the morning with your car on empty (which wouldn’t happen if you had it charging in your garage  overnight) and leaving work at night with a full “tank” and all you did was park? What a country, right? I know there are a few details I’m glossing over but hopefully you see what I’m electronically driving at.

At this point you can do the math on the trickle down effect of this master plan. Petroleum demand dwindles down drastically. Harmful and toxic emissions dwindles down drastically. The air gets cleaner due to the drop in carbon emissions and the issues and conflicts regarding the dependency on foreign oil dissipate. Most importantly your beloved Case-mate Blog writer gets to say his four favorite words, “I told you so.” So while inductive charging is just beginning its world saving mission with your phone, it might possibly save the world in the future!

How long have you been working for case-mate? Tell us about what you do here.
From day 1 pretty much. I convince people all over the world that case-mate is their best bet to show off and / or protect their smartphones… Yes, I head the Sales Department.

What/where was your first job?
Case-mate’s International Division.

What phone do you currently use? Love it or hate it?
BlackBerry Bold 9700, love it.

What was your first cell phone?
Nokia 3210. Loved it at the time.

What features do you look for in a case?
Style and utility.

What’s your favorite case?
The case-mate Hybrid Tough.

What is the craziest  place or situation your phone has ever been in?
In the washing machine, then the dryer and no – it does not work anymore.

Favorite case-mate story?
I got stranded in the office one night.  I forgot I did not have my car, the cab took 3 hours to come and I didn’t get home ’til 2 a.m.

Favorite website or news-source?
www.infosyncworld.com

Favorite phone app?
I do not use phone apps much, but the maps app is something I use a lot when I travel.

Guilty pleasures?
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups & Elite status on airlines.

What can’t you live without?
My BlackBerry.

When you’re not working at case-mate, what do you do with your spare time?
Work a little more, shop, eat and sleep!!!