Development of a iphone 5 retractable headphone case

[EDDGroup]

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.

 

[anon(4698833)]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Devinfowlkes15]

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

 

[GibMcFragger]

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

 

[itechyou]

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]

Thank you for your input.

 

[Dan Fischer]

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