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Proporta have an Aluminium case for the Universal, I tried to order it, but of course it's out of stock. I bet it's not even made yet.
The also have two other leather case.
I hope they get it soon.
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_mode=cat&t_id=286
Proporta have several Universal accessories available in stock next week, Monday or Tuesday.
I am getting the Alu Leather case.
like what? Other than a case? do they have universal stylus?
Magman said:
like what? Other than a case? do they have universal stylus?
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I believe several cases, 3 designs, screen protectors etc..
I will speak to my contact at Proporta later today and let you know exactly what is arriving.
Hey Gavin...did you eventually get the Jasjar then?
Ash
bukwit said:
Hey Gavin...did you eventually get the Jasjar then?
Ash
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Hi Ash
Got an Exec, a wee bit cheaper than jasjar.
Hi Gavin...let us know what cases and other bits Proporta have coming.
cheers
I had an aluminium case for an XDA2, and it reduced the signal strength by about half.
Is the same true for these new cases?
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I had an aluminium case for an XDA2, and it reduced the signal strength by about half.
Is the same true for these new cases?
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Proporta is sending their range of cases on 25th and i'll report back and any findings.
Aluminium case
Hello gents,
This is my first post in this forum, I hope we can help each other. (I am hopefully waiting for the SIM unlocker for MDA PRO).
I also had an aluminium case for my MDAII, the signal strength went wo far down, I had to cut off the corner of the case covering the internal antenna. That helped with the signal, but there was no protection against mechanical damages anymore on that corner. Therefore be careful with Aluminium cases.
RE
My experience with Al casing is that - DO NOT BUY!!!
Reasons :-
1) The screw behind will unscrewed easily as time goes by
2) If drop on a hard floor the metal catch will spring open and cause your PPC (if unlucky) to face with the screen downwards
Leather pouch is still a better choice. If your PPC drops on a hard floor it'll just roll and the button will keep the pouch from opening and hence protects the screen surface.
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FOSA said:
My experience with Al casing is that - DO NOT BUY!!!
Reasons :-
1) The screw behind will unscrewed easily as time goes by
2) If drop on a hard floor the metal catch will spring open and cause your PPC (if unlucky) to face with the screen downwards
Leather pouch is still a better choice. If your PPC drops on a hard floor it'll just roll and the button will keep the pouch from opening and hence protects the screen surface.
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one more reason, is heavy. :lol:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. WTF is that?!?!
Bulky aluminium case for a bulky 'phone'? You must be joking. It makes it look like Robocop!
Sorry, don;t mean to be mean, but I can imagine opening that thing up and thinking "OMG, what a waste of money"!
F.
i must say i agree with what you said. Robocop. that's a nice word. I bought one indeed, that's my second JJ case after the original one.
It makes the sweet JJ into something really really big. The case indeed is very good, it has the transparant plastic for viewing the PDA screen without opening it, something i always wanted for my old XDA metal case for so long. But unfortunately, JJ when placed in PDA mode, it has to be used along with the stylus. JJ does not have two hardware button to accomodate the WM5 design for the 2 softkey in the bottom part. So, its not a good way to go to use the JJ inside the metal case. You can view something, but you have to open it anyway in order to tap something.
And one more thing, that is really true. If you drop it, the case will be opened first and since the JJ is in PDA mode, then the nice screen most likely will hit the floor.
I do not have any degradation of the cell phone signal however.
The Robocop term is really funny. I feel a bit when I compared JJ inside this metal case with a little tiny Magician. Goliath vs David. :lol:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/12649.htm
and is it any good ?
thx
c.
These leather cases seem ok but the one I have just leaves tiny bits of material all over the Orbit screen....anyone know of a simple pouch for the Orbit?
Don't mean to hijack the thread but anyone have one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/leather-case...0QQihZ012QQcategoryZ48673QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Looks to be designed specifically for O2 but I want to know if someone recognises it as a proper Artemis case and not some other model's case that just happens to fit. (ie is it a dedicated P3300 case that will have a perfect fit?)
looks like a generic. problem with sleeve cases is that you need to take the phone out to do anything. so unless its top quality you can get scratches and smears over time.
Just got the PDAair flip case (for my orbit). Its quite nice as it protects the screen and trackball without actually touching either. However it holds the orbit extremely tightly, have to struggle to take it out (although I mostly keep it in).
this looks like the best quality one:
http://www.pielframa.net/pielframa_productos.asp?id=1690
buts it pricey. I'll see how my Pdaair is after a month .....
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These leather cases seem ok but the one I have just leaves tiny bits of material all over the Orbit screen....anyone know of a simple pouch for the Orbit?
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im using my 80gb ipod pouch until my case arrives! fits perfectly
Now got the pdair black metal case! its fantastic as the screen is protected.
One problem is you can't get the stylus out if you have an orbit, but a small amount of cutting with a hacksaw should sort that out
I got this case from ebay yesterday, seems very good....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PDAIR-XDA-ORB...hZ002QQcategoryZ48673QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
It works very well, all functions accessible, is fairly bulky although and wont sit in car holder very well, however i believe a car holder is available which uses the round clip that comes with the case....
Dan
Hi guys,
Just got my Orbit and need to choose a case for it before I use it as its cost a lot of £££ and I want to keep it looking nice.
I'm looking for a case that:
- is small, light and snug fitting so doesn't detract from nice Orbit size / shape
- good protection from knocks and the occasional drop
- easy to get the orbit in and out for when using sat nav in cradle
- looks good
- protects from dirt
- protects the screen when not in use
- still access wi-fi, stylus, ports etc
For those reasons I have discounted the silicon cases and have plumped for either the Krussell leather case (from ebay @ £10 - are they real or fakes?) or the aluminium case...
Both are similar prices, so I am really looking for people have tried one or both for advice on which case best meets the needs above...
Cheers
GK
gk141054 said:
Hi guys,
Just got my Orbit and need to choose a case for it before I use it as its cost a lot of £££ and I want to keep it looking nice.
I'm looking for a case that:
- is small, light and snug fitting so doesn't detract from nice Orbit size / shape
*A SILICON CASE
- good protection from knocks and the occasional drop
*A ALUMINUM CASE
- easy to get the orbit in and out for when using sat nav in cradle
* ALUMINUM CASE
- looks good
*NO CASE
- protects from dirt
*SANDWICH BAG
- protects the screen when not in use
* ALUMINUM CASE AGAIN
- still access wi-fi, stylus, ports etc
*NO CASE
For those reasons I have discounted the silicon cases and have plumped for either the Krussell leather case (from ebay @ £10 - are they real or fakes?) or the aluminium case...
Both are similar prices, so I am really looking for people have tried one or both for advice on which case best meets the needs above...
Cheers
GK
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Aluminum case = 3 points
Silicon case = 1 point
No case = 1 point
Sandwich bag = 1 point
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Aluminum case = 3 points
Silicon case = 1 point
No case = 1 point
Sandwich bag = 1 point
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lol, brilliant! i have a Aluminium Case for my MDACIII which looks great (until it gets scratched ) but is a bit fiddely at times...
Thanks NM8 but I have kind of discounted the sandwich bag and silicon case option.... its def either leather or aluminium...
Think I might just have to get one and give it a try and see what its like... then i'll have to re-sell and buy the other if the first is rubbish!
I actually use a Black Aluminium case for my Artemis which is nice and looks great. Tjhere are so many versions I have the PDAir brand which I think is the best cosmetically (design).
The only problem with it is when I am sending SMS. Because Im right handed, the front of the case gets in the way when opened so I cant use single hand to compose SMS.
Otherwise its a brilliant piece of protection!
I use the silicon case and it's perfect for my needs. I broke one of my pdas because it fell out of my shirt pocket when I picked something up from the floor. The display broke and I had to buy a new one. The silicon case is a little bit sticky. The protection is not the best if you really drop but it's not as bulky as other cases, I have my pda in my pants most of the time. Leater or aluminium would make it too bukly.
Cheers mate, got a silicon case for my K800i and whilst its my preferred option for that phone (along with a screen protector) I wouldn't have one for my Orbit as there is nothing to protect the touch screen...
Still looking for opinions from people who have the aluminium or leather cases what they think...
I have a Krussel, it is good and comes with a belt clip as standard. It has a few drawbacks the worst I guess it that if you use the dashboard hanger the flap falls down over the screen! Other than that it is great! The stiffener in the flap really does protect the screen when it is closed though.
Update... after much thinking and surfing cases i'm considering are:
Case 1 Looks a bit cheap and nasty but I like the style.....
Case 2 - Looks a lot nicer version of the above and seems to have better cut outs on the back. Think this is my fave....
Krussell case - looks nice but most expensive...
Any thoughts appreciated... especially from anyone who has any of the above....
PLUS - not sure whether to go for "book" type opening or "flip up".
Decided against the aluminium case after watching the youtube review and they said you can't get the stylus out without taking it out of the case....
I have been using the Pdair Aluminium case for over 12 months, and believe me it has saved my Artemis on a number of occasions, I have put an Orbit into it and the more rounded corners do indeed hinder the stylus removal, but for protection I would put up with the inconveniance - I have both a silver and Black case, the silver one is like new as I have not used it too often, the black one looks like it has seen a fair bit of service but the Artemis is still like new (thankfully) - probably the best £15 I have spent on a case in a very long time to be honest - Mike
Has anybody come across a clear case which prevents the screen being touched?? need one for use on my motorbike whilst using the satnav.
Thanks in anticipation
Gary
garyaxton said:
Has anybody come across a clear case which prevents the screen being touched?? need one for use on my motorbike whilst using the satnav.
Thanks in anticipation
Gary
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Have a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=349945
Hi gk141054. Yes, you are quite correct, the PDair aluminium case does stop you removing the stylus - but that is fixed in about 5 minutes with a small round file. Or 20 seconds with a Dremmel!! Just grind a little material from that corner - enough to allow removal of the stylus - and blend the edges in smoothly. I can get the stylus out without even looking - the case now acts as a guide for your fingers.
Can definitely agree with Mike- it is a very neat, robust case, and I've been using mine for 12 months too. The hard plastic sreen is good too - you can see caller ID, alarms, etc, without having to take it out of the case. My case is black, and the number of scratches on the edges show just how good it has been at protecting my Artemis. Good enough that I'm looking for one for my Orbit 2.
Hope this helps.
So I got this case http://goo.gl/o5bKDZ and I'm very pleased with the front cover, however I'm not to fond of the textile feeeling back (battery)door part. So I'm wondering if there are any flip door cases wich still got the original rubbery gripping texture left or is there none to find?
I think there all the same my friend. I got the royal blue one and it has the same textured back
Hmm that's to bad, might have to build something myself XD.
Hello all,
Does anyone know if a replacement back cover is available in metal? Not a case that goes over the back cover but a metal version of the back cover?
Sounds like an awesome idea to me for that premium feel!
Thanks, John.
I have found some on ebay but i'm not sure if i'm allowed to share the links here, anyway, it's not hard to find them there at all. Good luck!
wouldn't a metal cover interfere with the radios?
The quality of original back cover is too bad it's like egg shell :|
cuben said:
Hello all,
Does anyone know if a replacement back cover is available in metal? Not a case that goes over the back cover but a metal version of the back cover?
Sounds like an awesome idea to me for that premium feel!
Thanks, John.
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They make the back cover out of plastic so the NFC can work properly. So if you use NFC, having a metal case would be a bad idea
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxury-Brushed-Metal-Aluminium-material-case-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-mini-i9190-phone-case-cover/32316470595.html
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xs4+mini+metal.TRS0&_nkw=s4+mini+metal&_sacat=0
I have bought my case on the Aliexpress. It is rubber/plastic case with thin aluminium plate on the back.
No problem with NFC, WiFi, GPS and signal strenght.
Yes.. I have one on order
on amazon . com search for - Graphic Case Hard Skin Case Cover Pouch - Metal Aluminum Steel Shiny Reflective - Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini i9190 MINI VERSION! -
It is a back cover, not a case despite the wierd description. This is closest I could find. Super cheap and labled as plastic and aluminum so I am hoping its all metal on outside. I agree that the backs are flimbsy.. I have 3 batteries that I constantly switch out and taking it off and on all the time has caused it to crack. Hoping that the metal does not bend. ... we shall see!
There are many, just search in google images by "i9195 aluminium door".
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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxury-Brushed-Metal-Aluminium-material-case-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-mini-i9190-phone-case-cover/32316470595.html
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xs4+mini+metal.TRS0&_nkw=s4+mini+metal&_sacat=0
I have bought my case on the Aliexpress. It is rubber/plastic case with thin aluminium plate on the back.
No problem with NFC, WiFi, GPS and signal strenght.
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can u take a picture with phone on that case?