Opposable Thumb Malfunction
March 17th, 2008Everyone drops his/her belongings every now and then. And if you’re like me, you drop your things every day – again and again. Whether it be your cell phone, eye glasses, car keys, or the dishes in the kitchen, our opposable thumbs don’t seem to be 100% fool proof. So, when it comes to expensive toys like iPods, iPhones, iPod Touches, or whatever, you’re either glad that you splurged the extra cash for protection, or you’re sad when you pick up your damaged goods from the ground.
The following are some extreme cases of opposable thumb malfunction coupled with unfortunate timing:
CASE 1
Location: Train station
Dropped From: Elevated walkway
Height: 30 feet down
Drop Surface: Concrete
Situation: On the way to work
Case Protection: Agent18 VideoShield
Result: “The case popped open, absorbed the shock of the fall and my iPod didn’t have to be replaced, which I was sure I was going to have to do. I’ve always been grateful for [the case], but this morning I decided that your product was probably one of the greatest investments I’ve ever made. I bought a plastic [Agent18] iPod case from you last year and it has, at this point, probably saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you for making such an excellent product. I’ll definitely stay a local customer and spread the word about your product.” – Matt C.
| CASE 2 Location: Home Dropped From: the living room window Height: One flight down Drop Surface: Concrete sidewalk Situation: “You don’t want to know” Case Protection: Agent18 case# Result: “I assumed that I would find it in pieces, but even though the protective case came off, both it and the ipod survived! Thank you thank you thank you!” – David J. |
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iPhone: A Chew Toy? A Canine Accessory?
March 10th, 2008Perhaps the iPhone looked tasty to the canine that day when he decided to bite into it, making it his own personal chew toy. Or maybe the allure of an iPhone stretches beyond humans, captivating even the animal kingdom. I know I can’t keep my paws off of mine.
In any event, John H. was glad he had an Agent18 case protecting his iPhone when his girlfriend’s dog decided he would try to eat it. Although the strong jaws of this very big dog gnawed at his iPhone, putting teeth marks in it, the brunt of the dog’s attack was shielded by Agent18.
After the incident, John wrote that “Thus far, I’m loving my Eco Shield for my iPhone. It really is perfect for what I want out of a case.”
Describing the dog, John said, “He looks ferocious but he’s really a pansy with an clumsy strong body, but man they’re cute puppies.” And we agreed, so here are some photos of him. He’s a French breed called a Beauceron.
**No dogs were hurt during the protection of this iPhone**
MacWorld Reviews Agent18 Diamond Vest for iPhone
March 1st, 2008DiamondVest for iPhone:
A ruggedly designed skin case, the black DiamondVest for iPhone is a single piece of silicone that slips easily onto your iPhone. A tactile pattern resembling diamond-plate metal makes the case easier to grip; the silicone is thick enough to protect your iPhone against everyday bumps and scratches but thin enough so that it doesn’t add much bulk. Unlike some other skin cases, however, the DiamondVest doesn’t include protective covering for the iPhone’s screen.
Link to full article (PDF):
http://www.agent18.com/prodimages/AG18%20MacWorld%203-08.pdf
Mobile Protection at 70MPH Fast
February 28th, 2008Taking Agent18 protection “on the go” to a whole new level was Agent18 customer Dave S. of Texas.
Normally Dave likes to listen to his iPod Nano at a leisurely speed while mowing the lawn on his Kubota zero turn mower. And for the past year he’s been using his Agent18 case to protect his Nano during this bumpy ride. However, on this occasion Dave wasn’t riding a mower, and he was going a little faster than normal. Okay, A LOT faster. You see, Dave also rides a BMW R1150R and this is where the story really begins.
Enjoying one of the mild, December Saturdays that East Texas provides, Dave and six others took off riding on various bikes. Like usual, Dave brought along his iPod Nano to accompany him during the ride, recalling: “I had the Nano in the left vest pocket of my leather vest over a sweater.” Cruising along at 70MPH, Dave noticed that he was having trouble keeping his vest snapped up due to the fast speed. As part of the pack sped on faster, Dave throttled to catch up. That’s when he noticed his headset wires stretching out and pulling his Nano right out of his vest pocket. Trying to brake and grab hold of the headphone cords at the same time, his Nano went air born out of his grasp. Flying at 70MPH, the Agent18 protected Nano crashed into the pavement as the two riders behind Dave narrowly missed running over it. Stopping immediately, a couple fellow riders helped Dave find it.
Recalling the incident, Dave wrote: “I [first] found the back plastic casing of the Agent18 protector. [Then] my friend found the Nano and exclaimed, “it is still on!” I tested it and it worked fine and had no marks. I never found the other half of the clear casing, but the sacrifice of your product is something you can be proud to declare and feel successful. I will be looking to replace the case immediately! Thanks for making a great product.”
Agent18 urges you not to try this at home!
Give Her Flowers for Her iPod This Valentine’s Day
February 15th, 2008February 14, 2008 | by Arlen Schweiger
Since we love our iPod and iPhone accessories, here’s a special Valentine’s Day edition since this accessory is clearly aimed at the female gender.
Agent 18 has introduced new FlowerVest protection cases for Apple’s iPod touch and iPod nano. They come in pink and pink flower design or brown with blue flowers.
Cases are made of soft silicon and are simple to enclose your iPod. You’ll have full access to all of your connections and screen, and both include a dock adapter so you can dock and charge your iPod while it’s still encased.
Pricing for the iPod touch FlowerVest case is $29.95; for the nano case it’s $19.95.
The accessory is available at Apple stores or Agent 18’s website www.agent18.com.
iLounge Reviews Agent18 FlowerVest
February 14th, 2008By Charles Starrett
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Thursday, February 14, 2008
News Category: iPod Accessories
Agent 18 has announced the immediate availability of its FlowerVest silicone cases for iPod touch and iPod nano (with video). Both slip-on cases are made from soft silicone, feature floral designs across the back and front, and allow access to the iPod’s screen, headphone jack and Dock Connector; the iPod nano version also has built-in Click Wheel protection. The Agent 18 FlowerVest for iPod touch is available in Brown/Blue or Pink/Pink and sells for $25; the iPod nano version comes in pink, brown, green and gray, and sells for $20. For more information on the Agent 18 FlowerVest for iPod nano, read our review.
http://ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/agent-18-ships-flowervest-for-ipod-touch-nano-3g/
Agent 18 grows FlowerVest cases for the iPod
February 14th, 2008Posted by Dennis Sellers Apple ico Feb 14, 2008 at 6:52am
Agent 18 has announced two new FlowerVest protection cases for the iPod touch and iPod nano. They’re available in two colors: pink with pink flowers and brown with blue flowers. FlowerVest cases sport a floral print featured on both sides of the case.
The Touch FlowerVest cases are made of soft silicon. The case provides full access to all connectors and the touch screen. Agent 18’s Nano FlowerVest is also comprised of soft silicon but features a clear polycarbonate lens to protect the nano’s screen.
Both of these cases include a dock adaptor that allows the iPod to integrate with any universal docking device while still in the Agent 18 FlowerVest. The Touch FlowerVest Case costs US$29.99, while the Nano FlowerVest Case is $19.95
http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/agent_18_grows_flowervest_cases_for_the_ipod/
Agent 18 Introduces iPod FlowerVest
February 14th, 2008Thursday, February 14th, 2008 at 11:35 AM - by Jeff Gamet
Agent 18 announced the immediate availability of its FlowerVest cases for Apple’s iPod touch and nano on Thursday. The Touch FlowerVest is a slip-on silicon case, and the Nano FlowerVest is a snap-on case with a polycarbonate screen protector. Both offer access to all ports and switches and are available in pink with pink flowers and brown with blue flowers. The Touch FlowerVest is priced at US$29.99 and the Nano FlowerVest costs $19.95.
FlowerVest iPod touch, nano cases debut
February 13th, 2008Agent 18 today debuted two new FlowerVest cases for Apple’s iPod touch and iPod nano players. The cases come in two designs which include pink with pink flowers and brown with blue flowers, aiming to protect the iPod while adding style with a floral print featured on both front and back. Touch FlowerVest cases are made from soft silicon and easily slip onto the iPod touch, providing full access to ports as well as the touch screen interface. Touch FlowerVest cases are priced at $30, while Nano FlowerVest cases are available for $20.
Agent 18’s Nano FlowerVest is also comprised of soft silicon, but features a clear polycarbonate lens to protect the Nano’s LCD screen. As with all Agent 18 cases, the new Nano FlowerVest cases provide full access to all connectors and the hold switch. Both cases include a dock adaptor that allows the iPod to integrate with any universal docking device while remaining inside the FlowerVest, negating the need to remove the iPod from the case to dock, charge, or sync.
http://www.macnn.com/print/51149
Frontiers Magazine: Going Green With Agent18
February 12th, 2008Here is an excerpt from the article Going Green in Frontiers Magazine:
Ecofriendly Agent18 make stylish covers for iPhones and iPod Touch out of recycled materials (www.agent18.com) without sacrificing a polymer of style.
Link to full article (PDF):
http://agent18.com/prodimages/AG18%20Frontiers%202-08.pdf