My jailbroken 3Gs is like an additional appendage, in a pocket, on a table, a desk, or car console (plugged in of course). I have only one cover (by iFrogz), one unused hip holster, and two USB data sync cables – one for a computer tether, and one for the USB brick adapter. Although I tried unsuccessfully with an aftermarket dock, what I don’t own is a cradle, so my iPhone rests prostrate on the table or on the desk beside a computer. (Overnight, it sleeps with me.)
When a friend suggested she was going to build a dock for me as a holiday gift, my eyes bulged when she showed me the iStand made from Legos in the picture above. The claim, according to the owner, is that his 11-year old son built it for him: “Within 24 hours, here’s his creation. His idea was to come up with something simple and elegant, yet useful and functional.” Personally I’m amazed at the awesome appearance – no matter the age of the designer.
My personal experience when growing up were with rectangular and square Legos only; and it took me far too long to help my son assemble a Star Wars: Clone Wars craft for his last birthday.
After a brief search, another Lego cradle surfaced by the originator of the first podcast for the adult fans of Legos (AFOLS). On his blog, there has been comment to submit the design to the Lego website and create a package. Personally I would need that, pictured instructions, a bottle of ibuprofen, and some valium.
If you’re good at Legos and plan on trying to replicate this – or have a favorite cradle design of your own – let us know!
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