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I have been carrying the JJ around without a case now for over a week. It fits perfect in my shorts pocket, jeans pocket and in my suit coat so I just go without the case. I have the unit closed so the screen is protected and I am careful to not put keys or coins in the same pocket.
Do you think the JJ will hold up without becoming worn looking? Is anyone else doing the same thing?
I have had a ton of pda's, Palm, Sony, HP, Imate and I have always used a case but until I see one that doesnt add so much thickness to the unit I plan on just carrying it without a case. I hope I am not making a mistake. If the screen wasnt covered I would not be debating this.
BTW, I have a proporta case, very similar to the one sold for the JJ, I bought it for my old HP 6315 and it is nice and well made but THICK and adds way to much to any PDA. I hope Vaja makes a thin case but unfortunately it seems they do not make super thin cases anymore. They did years ago for the Sony Clie that had a rotating screen. It was great but more recent cases by them for example for my Ipod is too thick in my opinion.
Interested to hear your thoughts.
Darrin
I think it is a mistake. After the case for my previous pda broke I carried it without a case for a while, and a lot of accidents happened.
First of all, things fall out of pockets. Ok, if you have the right kind of pocket on a garment that is the right kind of fit, it may not in all likelihood, but with a $1000 gadget, I am not taking a chance.
Second, I always find things in pockets get banged around more. Things attached firmly to my belt don't.
When sitting down, it is hard to take it out of the pocket. So, you may decide to take it out before you site down and put it on the table. Then you are likely to forget it, or just go get a napkin at the Starbucks for 2 seconds. Sometimes it takes only 2 seconds.
Without a proper and definite place to put it (like a case on your belt) you are likely to put it in this pocket or that pocket one time or another. Just put it in your shirt pocket for a minute as you are gathering your things to get out, then bend over to tie your shoes. Happened to me more than once (although I still believe it was a subconscious attempt to break the old one to justify the new one).
I also think the proporta (or PDAir, or some other names, they all seem to be the same) book case is clumsy and thick, so I got the pouch case until a better choice comes out. Vaja is bound to make one.
Thanks for your thoughts, you make a lot of sense. I agree a lot of accidents can happen since its not attached to my belt in a case.
I would love to see more pics of the pouch case you mention. Are there any on the internet? Once you receive it I would love to hear what you think about it.
Darrin
This is the info about the case:
http://pdaden.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&action=view&product_id=17394&substring=jasjar
As you see it is the same case Proporta is selling, and is made by PDAir.
Someone posted pictures of their proporta case, and it said PDair on it too. So I am sure they are all the same case, but this one is half price.
They are shipping from HK, and charged me $8 to mail it to US.
Great, thank you for the link. I had only seen one picture of the case, that looks perfect. Lot of pics to really see case. I purchased some other cases from that retailer in the past. I was already registered.
I ordered one. Thanks again. This case looks like the best choice for now, maybe can be only case. Fits so close to body in picture, not even noticeable under a shirt or suit jacket.
Darrin
Haven’t ordered mine yet but when I do, its naked for me
I have had and XDA II for just over a year now and apart from a screen protector it went naked too. I work in an office so it lives on my desk all day. I try to be careful not to put keys in the same pocket when travelling but I don’t get paranoid about it. If it scratches, oh well, it will get replaced as soon as something better comes along
I have found a new metal case for the i-mate Jasjar/XDA Exec.
http://pdaden.com/shop/catalog/prod..._9000_SPV_M5000_Dopod_900_VPA_IV_cat_256.html
I ordered one today, it will take 2 weeks before I receive it. This is going to be my 4th metal case I ordered from the same webstore. Though they're in HongKong, my past experiences always have been good.
I sent them email to ask the followings:
1. Does it have a transparant plastic on the PDA display?
2. Does it have a belt clip?
It seems to have a belt clip hole in the back, but the pics don't show the beltclip somehow and they did not mention it either.
I hope it has a plastic over the display. Make it easier to see who's calling without opening the case. Some ppl may like it without plastic so that they can use the PDA inside the case.
Regards,
Fredy
Got two different answers. Pdaden answered me that the metal case has a transparant plastics in the screen window and it comes with a belt clip.
Pdair answered me that it does not have the transparant plastic in the screen window. Btw, pdair sells it a few bucks more expensive, but they don't charge for shipping.
I'll find out when mine arrived. Or may be any of you got one already?
My Opinion on Metal Cases
Like you guys, i've been patiently waiting for a good case, and while your search seems to be over with this metal case, mine will continue.
Currently I am using the Ipaq 6315's OEM "sh*tty-for-the-6315-but-good-for-the-Jasjar" pleather case. For my 6315, for the longest time I used the Famous Alumuninum Aftermarket case.
While that metal case was good in providing all around protection for the Ipaq when dropped (itls dings show), it also easily damaged the device....scratching it in time on the inside upon device insertion/removal for cradling etc. as the little bit of soft liner inside wore out to reveal the metal.
Plus the belt clip had a tendency to unscrew itself to the point now where it doesn't even screw back in to the threads. Plus the plastic cover fell off a long time ago.
So my case was from Innopocket, and I saw it being sold under various brand names, so I assume the similar manufacturing style for the JJ version.
One positive thing a metal case has taught me is to appreciate a case that provides encasement and all around protection Vs. the open sides of the Proporta pleather case, another one Ilm not sold on, while the book style design is coveted.
I'd like to see a case like the Heavy Duty Protection version Bellagio Designs has for the Ipaq 6315 which is in pleather, is cradle ready, and has no exposed surfaces when closed. Too much to ask for our $1000-ish device? Ild like to think not.
As a footnote, I've already mentioned my retrofit 6315 temporary case solution, and read somewhere of someone having a good retrofit result in the interim with an (OEM or Aftermarket) ipaq 5700(?) case.
If you've had luck with a good retrofit, I'm sure
a lot of us including myself would love to hear in detail about it while we wait on purchasing that perfect case, yet_to_be_made, for our beloved JasJar.
-Rom_guest
I'm looking for a universal sleeve (like with BlackBerrys) that fit the Captivate. The inner material has to be really soft, so as not to scratch the phone (obviously). Does anyone know of an easily obtainable and inexpensive product that meets this description?
Is this () what you may be looking for? I had bought this for the Samsung Blackjack II. It fits the Captivate nice and snug too. Samsung branded, good quality, its on Amazon for $6.46.
If the link does not show up in this post put a general search on Amazon for "Samsung i607 Blackjack Flat Lthr Pouch".
I got the neoprene case on ebay for the htc evo
hxxp://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Neoprene-Case-Pouch-HTC-EVO-4G-4-G-/280537161004?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4151515d2c
it fits the captivate perfectly, but it does have the htc logo on the front that may bother you
pdair makes one specifically for the captivate
http://goo.gl/RYhF
I've been looking for the same thing... EVERYWHERE.... so far this is the only one I can find, and I believe at this point I'm just going to give in and buy it
got my case from pdair... while not what I really wanting it will work...
some more info for those who care:
the inside isn't lined, it's just soft leather.
sides are not solid and by that I mean like this: http://goo.gl/m6Ry obviously different styles but the side is constructed the same, with the top and bottom portions open and a bit of elastic in the middle.
it fits perfect, and it's about as thick/bulky as you'd expect. which leads me to believe it would help a lot in a fall/drop.
seems sturdy and well made all in all a good product.
You could try something like this over at Fommy: http://bit.ly/dAoHBI
I had one like this on my Tilt2 before and worked out pretty well. I was thinking of getting one for my Captivate before I ended up going with a TPU case.
I believe they also have horizontal cases, and other pouches that fit our phones.
they have a case like this at walmart and it didn't fit very well... I guess I'm just worried that a generic case wont fit the phone properly since every generic case Ive tried to fit it in so far has failed to come close to a decent fit.
at $15 I might give it a go though, thanks
This is exactly what I've been looking for. Has any one found one that fits nice and is made for the captivate. I've gone to fry's, bestbuy, radio shack, and walmart, even ones I've found in gas stations don't fit right. Bout to break down and make one.
From a phone on an app
http://bit.ly/c64f91
I bought this when i got my captivate. You can fit the phone in it, but the sleeve is too short for captivate, which block the top part of the sleeve that is meant to close to keep the phone from coming out easily. The phone will slide out if you put the sleeve upside down, but its not a problem for me, so i am still using it.
I too wanted a BlackBerry style sleeve. This is what I use-
krusell-gaia-mobile-pouch
I can't post a link or I would, but I got mine at the AndroidCentral store.
The BB sleeve has those nice rubberized edges to help cushion a fall, and those sleeves are a "little" more stiff than this one, which is mostly just pseudo-leather with a soft inner lining. The edge may still help on a drop, but the most important part...
It goes in and out of your pants pocket nicely while in the sleeve.
I bought this case from fommy dot com (i got the red and grey one and in my opinion, it looks better and protects just as well as the otterbox commuter, the tough case, and the seidio active case. I really like the two tone look because it brings a lot of attention to the red on the phone. As far as coverage goes, it gives you access to all the ports without any hassle or adjustments. just search for naztech vertex.
How are the buttons on this case? Are they easy to press like Otterbox cases? I might pick one up. They look very nice.
Link provided:http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?divid=HTC&model=HTC+EVO+4G&skuno=89492
Seems to be a nice product thanks for sharing
i was thinking about getting that case also...can you post a pic of your phone with the case?
it reminds me of my Seidio Active Case 2 looks decent i might pick one up
The buttons are very soft not stiff like you cases
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
Damn auto correction I meant tpu
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
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i got one in blue today i love it
Just gonna bump this thread instead of starting a new one.
I've had this one for a week (black/gray) it's a nice case, not too bulky but seems to offer a slightly higher level of protection than my Amzer TPU case. The screen protector that comes with it is pretty nice and offers full screen coverage including the buttons.
That said, I'm returning mine to Amazon. There's a chip at the top of the plastic case when I first received it, that's the main reason it's going back but not the only one. The USB/HDMI ports are surrounded making it difficult to use cables that don't have a slim connector. My Blackberry micro USB cable won't fit although the OEM HTC cables will. I'm not replacing my spare cables to use with this case, and removing, re-installing the case is a hassle. It's not rocket science but enough trouble where I wouldn't want to take it off to transfer a flashable .zip or do a battery pull.
Other Considerations: the rubber attracts lint like a magnet. If you pocket carry, and you probably will because there's no holster for this case that I'm aware of (I could be wrong, I didn't look that hard). It may be worse because the rubber is black on mine, other colors may fare better. Also, the power button is kind of annoying to press. I use mine all the time to turn on/off my screen to save every drop of precious battery life that I can. The hard plastic shell goes right up against the button, making it hard to press. It's not un-doable, but like I said annoying.
Overall for the $11.99 I spent, I think it's an excellent value. If I wasn't a flashaholic, the cable access and difficult don/doff of the case would be less of a problem. I have no problems recommending this to others to buy so long as they know what they're getting into. My GF likes hers, and has no problems but she's never had to do a battery pull, has never transferred a file to her SD card and doesn't know what root is or what flashing means.
I'm going to order a Seidio Active, the ports seem to be more forgiving & there's a holster for it. Even though it's a little bit more expensive. I might have to order the woman one too, she says the pink Vertex is too dull.
does anyone know if seidio or otterbox have any plans on releasing a case for the trophy?
I just ordered one by Incipio. Hopefully it's pretty decent.
any update if you got your cases in. would like to know a good case.
I just ordered the Incipio Silicrylic case for my Trophy. I can't post the link to it because I'm forum n00b lol.
I'll report back when I get it, but there's a good chance I won't get it until I get back from taking a graduate course next week. I'm leaving on Sunday, and with the free shipping, it might not come until on Monday or later.
In my opinion it's on par with case manufactures like Seidio and Otterbox. This is my first Incipio product and i like it. Had it for over a week now. The silicone is nice and soft, doesn't attract too much lint or dust and it wipes clean better then other silicone cases. It's very tight fitting so theres no movement at all which is good when comparing to cases like the Seidio Innocase surface which will cause little micro scratches on your phone once dust or dirt gets between the case and the phone.
It also comes with a free screen protector which was a nice touch. Kinda expensive at $29 but definitely worth it to protect your investment. Free shipping was good, and it my case took 4 days to arrive from California to NJ.
Another thing to note is that the case definitely makes the buttons easier to press. They seem more defined now, volume buttons act like separate up and down buttons instead of one long rocker. Power and camera buttons are easier to find and press as well. The holes are also nicely designed for the headphones, mic and charger. Most hard cases I've used have slacked in that ares. the charger port is always undersized and most of the time requires you to take the case off to charge the phone.
I have 5 cases for my Evo 4G and if Incipio made a Silicrylic for that phone I would use it over the other cases i have hands down.
Thanks very much for the review and the pics! I'm also in NJ, and I ordered mine on Monday, so I'm hoping I get it by Friday then... I'm glad to hear the the buttons are more defined; the one review on their website said the same thing.
Looks good, think i might buy one. I usually dont case phones, but this one seems kinda hard to hang onto.
Okay, perhaps I'll get flamed for this because it does not fit someone's definiton of "quality" - but I wanted to share that I am blown away by the fit and quality of the Ebay $8.49 case I bought for my Trophy. It does in fact feel a bit rubberized and fits perfectly.
And - while playing, my son dropped the phone from about 3 feet, on the street. I heard the sound of something falling apart and had that sinking feeling. When I looked - the case popped apart, but the case and the phone are completely undamaged and after popping it back on, it is as if nothing happened.
I am okay with that!
The case I got was this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-7-Trophy-69...712636?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43a77bbabc
I would hope there wouldn't be any flaming! That case looks good to me. I'm glad it worked for you in a time of need lol
I took a few photos so you can see the fit of the Ebay case I mentioned:
And the back:
I've always like the Silicrylic cases I've had for my other phones and since my local Verizon stores (corporate and agent) have absolutely nothing for the Trophy, I may bite the bullet and spend 30 bucks on the Incipio case. I just kind of wish the acrylic part came in different color choices for a little extra 'flair'...
Wow, I'm a dingbat. I see the different color options now... Not that many, I have to say. Perhaps I'm a little too anal retentive, but a blue on black color scheme would match my device theme.
Has anyone gotten anything from Boxwave? They seem to have some decent looking cases but they seem a bit steep. I've never had any of their products before so I'm unfamiliar with them.
diavolo770 said:
Wow, I'm a dingbat. I see the different color options now... Not that many, I have to say. Perhaps I'm a little too anal retentive, but a blue on black color scheme would match my device theme.
Has anyone gotten anything from Boxwave? They seem to have some decent looking cases but they seem a bit steep. I've never had any of their products before so I'm unfamiliar with them.
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Yeah, I have purchased some power supplies and cables from them. It was all a decent quality product. I would buy from them again.