Development of a iphone 5 retractable headphone case

**EDDGroup** · 10-10-2012, 11:57 AM

Would you purchase a Iphone case that could use your current headphones in a retractable case? We are a group of students that are currently pursuing a objective of developing and item to solve a problem as a Seinor capstone project in our PLTW engineering class. We need your help to decide if this is a relevant idea that can be used.

**SeanHRCC** · 10-10-2012, 12:07 PM

Adding additional bulk to the phone is one of the main reasons i don't care for cases (even simple ones) in the first place...putting more crap on it is certainly not something i would buy.

**finn5975** · 10-10-2012, 12:37 PM

In find the idea of a case that allows my headphones to always be with me, to be very intriguing. I think the challenge lies in added bulk due to the size of the pods/earbuds.

**Sharma15** · 10-10-2012, 01:24 PM

If its thinner than a mophie juice pack then I'd be intrigued. Although I don't see it to be that useful. An interesting concept though.

**CandyBean** · 10-10-2012, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by finn5975

In find the idea of a case that allows my headphones to always be with me, to be very intriguing. I think the challenge lies in added bulk due to the size of the pods/earbuds.

same here. Interested but depends on how much bulk it'll add.

**Fausty82** · 10-10-2012, 06:43 PM

Interesting idea, but it can't be thin enough for me... adding any bulk to my iPhone 5 is unacceptable.

**Devinfowlkes15** · 10-10-2012, 06:54 PM

Cool idea , but make sure it's no bigger than a outer box case would be

**GibMcFragger** · 10-10-2012, 07:55 PM

I'll pass also. More bulk on a case=bad.

**itechyou** · 10-10-2012, 08:35 PM

Interesting concept that is for sure. I agree with previous posters though, it would greatly depend on how much bulk would be added. A mock-up may enable people to have more solid views on the idea.

**EDDGroup** · 10-12-2012, 11:17 AM

Thank you for your input.

**Dan Fischer** · 11-13-2012, 09:30 AM

We have already patented and developed such a case for iPhone 4, it's the Ear Gear and will be available for iPhone 5 next year. It is very thin and sounds amazing....
ear-gears.com