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Toast Tech Covers from Natural Materials - Geek News Central Special Media Feed

April 30, 2015

(http://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/toastlogo.png)The Moto X and new G4 smartphones have shown that there's a market for personalisation using natural materials; a synthesis of the traditional with technology. Where glass, metal and plastic pervade, there's an opportunity for the natural in wood and leather. Into this space step Toast (http://www.toastmade.com/), specialising in natural material covers for smartphones, tablets and small laptops. Built on the back of a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Portland-based firm provides after-market products that look custom-crafted.

Using hardwood from North America, bamboo from Asia and leather from America cattle, Toast's covers are crafted to perfectly match the device's openings and cut-outs. With wooden backs, designs and decorations can be cut into the surface using a laser. There's a selection of designs available to order but Toast is happy to take custom orders as well.

(http://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/toast.jpg)Prices very depending on phone model and material, but expect to pay from $24-$34 for a wooden back and around $45 for a leather one. For more information, listen to my interview with Danielle and Matias from Toast at Gadget Show Live (http://www.gadgetshowlive.net/).