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Update #6: WHERE ARE MY CASES!?
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Posted on November 15, 2011
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Update #5: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!
Good Morning Kickstarter!! As of right now, we are 163% funded with just under 1 full day remaining on our project! Thank you for all the great comments and stories you have shared with us... I have finally caught up on every message!
If you’ve pledged onto the team, we’re already working hard towards fulfilling cases! Lance and I are currently in San Francisco delivering cases to two of our $499 pledgers who requested the personal delivery service. We have had a great time catching up with the team at Path.com and another very good friend who lured us out to party with him.
If you haven’t pledged and want to come aboard, don’t go to bed today without pledging... otherwise it’ll all be over and we will both be sad.
We are now officially offering the option of LASER ENGRAVING for your cases. $10 gets your name or simple slogan on a case, $20 puts your reasonably sized logo/graphic on the case. I have polled everyone who has been interested in laser engraving and these are the two prices that seem acceptable with those that have been interested in adding a personal touch to their case. Unfortunately we have not hit our #K999 goal to offer free laser engraving, but we did pretty good!! (Next case pledged is #K409).
We’ve been really blown away with how great the laser engraving looks. The video above shows two examples of two engravings and below are a couple more pictures of what a name or logo could look like! The font we are using for text is Politica, which really shines and matches the overall branding of Blackbox Case. Below is an example of a logo on our first 11" MacBook Air Case!
IMPORTANT: If you have any interest at all in laser engraving your case, we REALLY need you to confirm your pledge amount and adjust it! I'm trying to confirm with Kickstarter on whether or not you can change your pledge amount after our funding period has ended... but to be certain please adjust for your engravings NOW. We do not need to know what you want engraved on your case right now... but we do need you to account for it! Plus - this will really help control the craziness :)
DOUBLE IMPORTANT: If we are shipping your case outside of the USA... please be sure you have included your $10 for Canadian shipping and $15 for International shipping to your pledge! This is VERY important for those of you who want to receive your case. A lot of people have already done this... and it is very easy to do. Simply go to your account and click on "Manage Pledge" and adjust the pledge to the correct amount. When you get to the Manage Pledge page, type in the total pledge amount including your shipping and/or laser engraving and make sure your reward is selected correctly below.
Here is a summary!
+$10 for Canadian shipping
+$15 for international shipping
+$10 for laser engraved NAME
+$20 for laser engraved LOGO (we will need a grayscale high quality graphics file)
Please try to adjust your funding when you get a chance today! We are very excited to fulfill your orders and thankful to everyone who has pledged into making our Bamboo Blackbox Case project a huge success!!
If you haven't done so already - Family us on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BlackboxCase) and share your unboxings and adventures with your cases with us! We have surprises and prises for the most creative unboxing photo and video!
THANK YOU again for making this project a huge success! Once our time runs out - We will be able to create a survey to acquire your shipping addresses and case types. So if you haven't decided on Natural Bamboo or Carbonized Brown... it's almost time to make your decision!
Rock on! - Greg Hydle
Update #4: Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Hello Friends! We just want to wish you all a happy holiday weekend here in the USA. Cheers to BBQs beers and sharing time with our friends and family. You will soon have a new member of the family to share these occasions with!
If you know someone who is waiting on the fence for a reason to back us... here is their incentive. Next pledge receives case #K191 — Free iPad 2 Case for whoever pledges for case #K200.
Happy Labor Day from Blackbox Case!
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Fred van den Heuvel on September 7, 2011
Hi there guys. Great product. Can't wait to get one for my iPad 2. I tried to state a colour but could not find a way to do so. I have backed the project and would like to know how this should be done. I would like to receive a case in Carbonized Brown. Many thanks. Fred van den Heuvel, Netherlands.
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Eric Albert on September 10, 2011
Agree - beautiful product! Would also like Carbonized Brown but went through the pledge steps for the iPad 2 case and didn't find anywhere to choose the option. - Eric Albert
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Update #3: 2 Weeks Left + 2 Minute Unboxing
Hello backers! Here is a quick video introducing you to the 13" MacBook Pro Bamboo Blackbox Case.
I apologize for not showing you the back side where the rubber feet are because we do want to highlight on how comfortable our cases are to use as a stand for your laptop - while your working on your lap!
AUP - ALWAYS USE PROTECTION: I've been using my 17" case for a couple months and last week I tried to go back to the way I previously used my laptop while working on the go and I can't even describe how uncomfortable it was. Gone are the days of generating all that heat around your *you know what* and say goodbye to pillow stacking your machine! (which you should never do due to horrible air circulation needed to cool your computer). The dual bamboo surface of your Blackbox Case provides an excellent and stable platform for you to work comfortably while protecting your family jewels :) We honestly can't stress enough about this added feature built into every case and believe it is worth way more then just the case itself.
DRIVE FOR FUNDING: Thank you for all the feedback on the laser engraving. Once we reach our funding goal we will announce the added options for personalizing your case... But please realize that we have not quite reached our funding goal yet. We have another $7,000 to raise in the next 14 days - so please take a minute and share our project with your friends who you know would like to join our family. It only takes 2 seconds to *like* our video from the project home or to shoot out a quick tweety bird. Every little bit helps and we still have some iPad 2 Cases priced at $79 which is a fantastic deal and will never happen again! We appreciate all your support.
GIVEAWAYS: The next case pledged receives case #K173 - which means we are just over 25 pledges away until we give away another iPad 2 Case for case #K200! If I haven't spoken to you personally and you would like to quickly inform us which type of bamboo you would like your case to be... please just message me or leave it in the comments. If your wondering who is more popular... Carbonized Bamboo is severely outnumbering Natural Bamboo - which makes us really *like* our Natural Bamboo even more!
Thanks again for all the help and positive feedback. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!
Rock on!
Greg
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Nathan Sanfilippo on September 1, 2011
Hey Greg - remember me? Kevin Roche's friend - we went to the haunted forest in D.C. Love these cases. I'll take mine in Carbonized Brown.
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Greg Hydle on September 2, 2011
Yes yes yes of course Nate! What a crazy adventure that was last october. Thanks for reaching out... did you survive the hurricane??
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Samuel Rhim on September 8, 2011
I would also like mine in Carbonized Brown. I just wasn't sure where to select it. Can't wait!
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Update #2: $10,000!
Today at 9:22am (Golden Time) we officially crossed into the 5 digit pledge level and we were just over 5 days into or campaign! We feel that adding that extra digit between $9,999 and $10,000 is a huge milestone for us and we appreciate all your support.
We were so excited we had a $10,000 funding party today!
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Don't worry about those china / ikea cases... they are not the ones you are going to receive in the mail - hehe. But we do want to announce that our 13" MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs are in development and are the first to receive CNC "Bessie" testing and treatment. We are NOT waiting for time to expire or until we hit our funding goal to start making this project a reality. Our goal is to ship your case as soon as possible once funding has been received and we are thankful to Bill (owner of Bessie) for allowing us to pre-program when he has some available free time (aka - before we can pay him:)
On another note - Congratulations to Charity who At 9:52am pledged for 13" MacBook Air case... which ended up being unique case #K100 and she receives our first iPad 2 case giveaway! Charity - we have messaged you so please get back to us so we can get your iPad 2 case into your hands as quickly as possible.
We will be giving away another free iPad 2 Bamboo Blackbox Case at #K200... and will try our best to keep you posted so you can share with your friends and family as to when that will be. Either way - there are still some great deals available so we really do appreciate you sharing and getting behind our goal of creating the best looking and most useful laptop case in the world. Your support has been nothing short of amazing!
Rock on!
Greg Hydle
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Jessica Hydle on August 22, 2011
Hmm, isn't alcohol and operating heavy machinery a no no? Watch those fingers guys. I don't want blood on my gorgeous bamboo case.
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Pledge $1 or more Pledge $1 or more
The gift to *be* awesome! — With your $1 pledge we understand that you can't quite pull the plug on one of our extremely high end handmade in the USA Blackbox Cases... or maybe you don't quite own that Apple device you want to protect. We can still welcome you into the family and give you all future updates on the development of our bamboo project and as a sign of appreciation we will write your name and location on our gigantic map hanging in our Blackbox Case wood shop. In addition to your $1 pledge we will give you a free brewery tour of the worlds largest brewery (redeemable only in Golden, Colorado!)
Pledge $9 or more Pledge $9 or more
The gift to *be super* awesome! — With your $9 pledge we understand you may not quite own that Apple device you want to protect, but we will still welcome you into the family. In addition to writing your name and location on our worldly map, we will mail you your own personalized Welcome to the Family Blackbox Case card with a "Neoprene is for old people with bad knees" sticker. Plus, don't forget those 3 free beers at the brewery.
Pledge $29 or more Pledge $29 or more
The gift to *wear* super awesome! — With your $29 pledge we understand that you support handmade in the USA products and will send you all of the above and include an extremely high quality American Apparel Blackbox Case T-Shirt. The shirt design will be voted on within the Kickstarter community and on top of that we will grant you a free *personalized* brewery tour in Golden, Colorado given by us! We feel like this could be a lot of fun communicating with potential future customers, but don't forget this is only redeemable here in Golden and transportation, hotel and lodging is not provided in your $29 pledge :)
Pledge $79 or more Pledge $79 or more
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE iPad 2 Case! ———————————————————— In order to kickstart our Kickstarter campaign we want to offer a hundred of our Bamboo iPad 2 Cases at $20 below retail for the first 100 people that see value in what we are creating. Your case will be the first to ship in September if we reach our funding goal. They will be individually numbered in our special Kickstarter only campaign in the order your pledge is received. So if you are the first to pledge you will receive case #K001, second pledge receives case #K002 and so forth. We do not expect this pledge level to be around for very long so please share with your Apple lovers if you know someone who would enjoy a unique case for their iPad 2. Please indicate Carbonized Brown or Natural Bamboo. (Add $10 shipping to Canada - Add $15 shipping international)
Pledge $89 or more Pledge $89 or more
iPad 2 Bamboo Blackbox Case ———————————————————— For your $89 pledge you will receive a case that will protect your iPad 2 with or without the Apple Smart Cover. This iPad 2 Bamboo Blackbox Case retails for $99 and provides perfect stylish protection when you are transporting or not using your iPad 2. Available on Kickstarter only, It will be uniquely numbered in the order your pledge is received. Please indicate Carbonized Brown or Natural Bamboo. (Add $10 shipping to Canada - Add $15 shipping international)
Pledge $99 or more Pledge $99 or more
11" MacBook Air Bamboo Blackbox Case ———————————————————— For your $99 pledge you will receive a case that will protect your brand new 11" MacBook Air. This 11" MacBook Air Bamboo Blackbox Case will retail for $109 and provides perfect stylish protection when you are transporting or not using your MacBook Air. Available on Kickstarter only, It will be uniquely numbered in the order your pledge is received. Please indicate Carbonized Brown or Natural Bamboo. (Add $10 shipping to Canada - Add $15 shipping international)
Pledge $109 or more Pledge $109 or more
13" MacBook Air Bamboo Blackbox Case ———————————————————— For your $109 pledge you will receive a case that will protect your 13" MacBook Air. This 13" MacBook Air Bamboo Blackbox Case will retail for $119 and provides perfect stylish protection when you are transporting or not using your MacBook Air. Available on Kickstarter only, It will be uniquely numbered in the order your pledge is received. Please indicate Carbonized Brown or Natural Bamboo. (Add $10 shipping to Canada - Add $15 shipping international)
Pledge $109 or more Pledge $109 or more
13" MacBook Pro Bamboo Blackbox Case ———————————————————— For your $109 pledge you will receive a case that will serve and protect your 13" MacBook Pro. This 13" MacBook Pro Bamboo Blackbox Case will retail for $119 and provides perfect stylish protection when you are transporting or not using your MacBook Pro. When using your 13" MacBook Pro, use your Blackbox Case as a stand below your computer to prevent excessive heat build up on your lap. Available on Kickstarter only, your case will be uniquely numbered in the order your pledge is received. Please indicate Carbonized Brown or Natural Bamboo. (Add $10 shipping to Canada - Add $15 shipping international)
Pledge $119 or more Pledge $119 or more
15" MacBook Pro Bamboo Blackbox Case ———————————————————— For your $119 pledge you will receive a case that protects your 15" MacBook Pro. This 15" MacBook Pro Bamboo Blackbox Case will retail for $129 and provides the ultimate in stylish protection when you are transporting or not using your MacBook Pro. When using your 15" MacBook Pro, use your Blackbox Case as a stand beneath your computer to prevent excessive heat build up on your lap. Available on Kickstarter only, your case will be uniquely numbered in the order your pledge is received. Please indicate Carbonized Brown or Natural Bamboo. (Add $10 shipping to Canada - Add $15 shipping international)
Pledge $129 or more Pledge $129 or more
17" MacBook Pro Bamboo Blackbox Case ———————————————————— For your $129 pledge you will receive a case that will protect the power of your super creative 17" MacBook Pro. This 17" MacBook Pro Bamboo Blackbox Case will retail for $139 and provides the ultimate in stylish protection when you are transporting your professional grade MacBook Pro from shoot location to edit bay. When using your 17" MacBook Pro to control the world, use your Blackbox Case as a stand beneath your computer to prevent excessive heat build up on your lap. This case is the perfect companion for editors on the go. Available on Kickstarter only, your super case will be uniquely numbered in the order your pledge is received. Please indicate Carbonized Brown or Natural Bamboo. (Add $10 shipping to Canada - Add $15 shipping international - Add $0 for visiting us at the brewery)
Pledge $189 or more Pledge $189 or more
Two Hitter Combo Pack ———————————————————— Have an iPad 2 and a MacBook Pro? The combo pack is the way to go. Available on Kickstarter only, your cases will be sequentially numbered. Pledge two for yourself or share with a local friend. Please indicate Carbonized Brown or Natural Bamboo for your iPad 2 case and what size and color for your MacBook Pro Case. (Add $10 shipping to Canada - Add $15 shipping international)
Pledge $499 or more Pledge $499 or more
We will catch a flight and hand deliver any Bamboo Blackbox Case, custom laser engraved, to your door. We will then take you out for a few drinks, sleep on your couch, and eat some of your fridge's leftovers. (USA only, please!)
Pledge $999 or more Pledge $999 or more
The Laser Engraver 10 Pack ———————————————————— Have a company, band, team or organization that utilizes Apple devices? The laser engraved 10 pack is the way to go. Pick 10 cases... any size and any color and provide us with a logo that we can laser engrave onto your cases. Get 10 friends together and start your own movement. Bamboo Blackbox Cases engrave beautifully. Shipping to 1 location only. (Add $60 shipping to Canada - Add $90 shipping international)
Pledge $1,999 or more Pledge $1,999 or more
Adventure Colorado Pack ———————————————————— Not only do you get two (2) personalized Blackbox Cases of your choice - But you get to tour our facilities and hang out with a Blackbox Case representative on a crazy Colorado weekend adventure. Could be skiing - snowmobiling - fishing - shooting belt fed machine guns - rafting - brewery touring or all of the above. Bottom line is we are experts of our lovely state of Colorado. So if you are planning a vacation to the area we want to take care of you. We will provide two days and three nights of accommodation for you and a friend, transportation to and from DIA and two amazing days of Colorado adventure. We don't really expect anybody to take us up on this offer but it is fun to offer it and see who is interested to live a little bit. Thank you for taking the time to learn about Blackbox Case!
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Greg Hydle has a passion for Colorado, skiing, golf, and technology. He enjoys trying new things and tracking friendships. He will always have a camera in his hand and is known to literally document everything. Currently living in Golden, Colorado Greg graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in computer science where he met Lance Atkins who studied Mechanical Engineering. The next time you see him, say “hello”… and snap a photo for the memory bank.
@Jim - Cheers all the way around the table!!
Well done guys...enjoy the Coors
@Felipe — I think you nailed it!