Imagine you could get rid of the glass back and replace it with the material of your choice

[Strijder]

Baby seal leather!

 

[anon(28946)]

It seems as if the general buildup of the Device is like it was with the iPhone 4(s)
there are 2 screws on the lower end which lock the backplate in place and when removed release it for easy access and maybe replacement of the back?
so replacing it with something more sturdy seems legit? even though production might be a bit complex it definitely seems possible as it did happen for the iPhone 4

A cool idea is the solar back panel, but it would surely interfere with Qi and NFC? so not a realistic possibility, but a PC/Plexi/Kevlar back might very well e on its way from 3rd party suppliers.

If google sells enough of these little beasts demand for replacements will be striking? even if it is sturdy? which it does not seem to be as we have already seen some cracked backs

also some black rough anodized aluminium might be a good idea (not the glossy/flat stuff Apple uses but traditional as it was on the HTC Legend and is on the OneX DesireS??)

 

[brac20]

Lego bricks

 

[p08757]

Flubber

 

[craZDude]

Flubber

Haha that's a good one

 

[silk7]

KY jelly?

 

[Neo42]

Velcro (hooks)

..but seriously, a stronger but identical looking piece of glass/plastic that is less fragile would be just fine.

 

[greenie25]

Already done the bamboo phone.
justadzero.com

 

[uribees]

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Velour all the way.....

 

[jflexe99]

Carbon Fiber is the best solution. That or a nice billet aluminum. Carbon fiber is extremely strong, extremely light weight(depending on weave/construction), it is a bit more expensive than plastic, but it isn't ridiculous. Plus it looks VERY nice and many options in looks with CF.

CF would make this product PERFECT looking I think.

 

[shelbz]

a velvet painting of a whale and a dolphin getting it on

 

[jericho_g]

transparent aluminum, transparisteel, or dragon bones and scales

Yes, Scotty's Transparent Aluminium please!

 

[dcarpenter85]

Nanotubes.

 

[blackcobra95#AC]

Blended IPhone 5 dust

 

[renesdone]

that stuff they put on the back of pick-up trucks.... i forget what its called lol

 

[ctk4949]

same stuff Carbon Ceramic brakes are made of
or Napa Leather
or fake synthetic leather

 

[ilhe1s]

Carbonado

 

[Clak]

Like Kevin Spacey said in that incredibly weird voice, Krytpnoite! That way Superman can't get his grubby little paws on it.

 

[MarkSeven]

Whatever Captain America's shield is made of.

That would be Vibranium with a I believe a pinch of Adamantium.

This is my vote btw ^ ^ ^ ^

 

[totalrukcus]

same stuff Carbon Ceramic brakes are made of
or Napa Leather
or fake synthetic leather

Carbon Ceramic brakes are made of Carbon and Ceramic