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Crystal clear cradle for 3rd gen ipod Touch

Crystal clear cradle for 3rd gen ipod Touch
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Your new 3rd gen iTouch will look as if it is floating from its perch on this crystal-clear cradle. You don't have to buy anything to make it if you have simple tools handy. This is an easy project.
(If you click in succession on the series of pics in this step, you can see a 360 degree view of the end result.)

A connectable data & power dock mod of this idea may be possible by many handy folks familiar with this site; however this instructable will concentrate on a pure viewing cradle.
 
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Step 1Remove thin platform

Remove thin platform
The fall 2009 release of the  iTouch comes in a small clear box, very sleek and 'Apple cool.' Within is a minimalistic plastic platform that grips the top and bottom of this iPod for secure packing.  You can make a viewing cradle for your desktop out of this item, using nothing more than a slot cut into the lid of the box.

1. Remove the thin platform from the clear box. Leave the white cardboard flap inside.  (You can continue to store manual, headphones, etc. even while using this cradle.) 
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Mar 17, 2010. 4:38 PMCapt. Kidd says:
GENIOUS!!!

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