View Full Version : Vaja's here, Vaja's here...
vorpel
05-09-2003, 02:56 PM
Relatively new here... I checked but didn't see any posts about this, so I thought I'd give it a whack!
Pop over to www.vajacases.com and the case for the NZ90 is now available!!!
Please post feedback and opinions about the new cases here!
BTW, doesn't Vaja typically offer a couple of different styles - regular and I-Volution? Anyone have information on whether or not they are doing any additional designs beyond the one that is now available?
Thanks!
oneeyesquare
05-09-2003, 03:22 PM
It looks sparse til you throw it in the cart. Then there's all sorts of options. The coolest being a flip cover for the camera. Make sure you click on the more info tab for the pics of it. Totally functional!
My only disappointment is no mention of belt clip availablity though that would conflict with the camera flap option.....
jettie1767
05-09-2003, 03:47 PM
It looks cool but you can't have a cf card inserted with it!
knowledge
05-09-2003, 04:18 PM
No belt clip?
dramsey
05-09-2003, 04:44 PM
Arg! No belt clip!
And I'm not sure how the camera flip cover would work. You can uncover the camera, but then you'd have the flip the main flap over to free up the screen, right? And wouldn't that cover the camera?
oneeyesquare
05-09-2003, 05:27 PM
No it folds down away from the lense. You don't unfold the main flap at all....Stare at the pic for a minute. :)
The CF card doesn't stick out that much. I bet it'll fit with it in.
vorpel
05-09-2003, 05:31 PM
jettie1767 - why can't you have a CF card inserted - does it stick out? I haven't gotten the driver yet, so I haven't tried putting a CF card in...
Thanks.
shostetler
05-09-2003, 05:55 PM
yet again, a case that can't hold a spare stylus
dramsey
05-09-2003, 06:12 PM
Originally posted by oneeyesquare
No it folds down away from the lense. You don't unfold the main flap at all....Stare at the pic for a minute. :)
I understand that, but unless you undo the main flap, you can't see the screen, and that means you have to guess what the camera's seeing, right?
ClieNut
05-09-2003, 07:37 PM
CF card does stick out a bit. You might be able to force it to close. But I'n going to wait for the next version. Too bad. I was really looking forward to this.
"AHHHHHHHHH! NO BELT CLIP!" :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
jettie1767
05-09-2003, 08:08 PM
Yeah, the cf card sticks out. And I also have the wireless lan card which sticks out even further! I will wait for the version with a cutout on the bottom for the cf.
" I CAN'T BELIEVE I WAITED THIS LONG FOR THIS CRAP!" :mad: :( :mad: :o
oneeyesquae
05-09-2003, 09:51 PM
Excellent point Dramsey! That hadn't occurred to me....Hmmm... Nobelt clip, semi-functional camera flap, no CF cutout.... Sena is the last one out. Hope they do better. Might be stuck with my targus yet...
knowledge
05-09-2003, 10:21 PM
Magnetic closure would remedy the CF problem. Is the NZ too big for a belt clip?
n2ifp
05-09-2003, 10:46 PM
At this rate, a new model will be out :(
greg elmassian
05-10-2003, 12:30 AM
got my email from them tonight, went to the site, what a disappointment, same responses as others, no belt clip what!!! then not only does the case cover the connector for hotsync, but it also covers the cf slot, and stupid stupid, even covers the little slots in the bottom to register the cradle... doh! i figured we would get one or the other, but noo..... nice construction, but pretty worthless in my estimation... we should all email the vaja people and ask them to design cases by asking someone who acttually uses the pda.... waited all this time for nothing..
mclin
05-10-2003, 02:54 AM
I was also waiting to buy Vaja's case for the NZ90. Looks like it will be inconvenient to use, especially with the inaccessible CF slot.
Seems an NZ90 "use-while-in-the-case" case is difficult to make. If this was Vaja's best effort, I don't have high hopes for the others.
I'll start looking for a pouch-style case.
EvilErnie
05-10-2003, 07:03 AM
And bloody expensive too!
dramsey
05-10-2003, 10:05 AM
To be fair, none of the NZ-90 cases I've seen have belt clips. The camera bulge at the rear makes this difficult. I've got an NX with a Vaja belt case, and if the mounting peg on the case were below the camera bulge, the belt clip part wouldn't fit on it.
You could put the mounting peg _on_ the camera bulge, but then the case would hang very low on your belt and look weird.
My solution would be to build up the part of the case below the camera bulge-- use a molded plastic form or something-- so that the mounting peg would be far enough out to clear the camera bulge. It wouldn't be that easy to design, but they're Vaja, right?
There IS an NZ90 case with belt clip:
http://www.pielframa.com/sony_NZ90_with_clip.htm
dramsey
05-10-2003, 11:47 AM
Hm. Pielframa put the mounting peg on the camera bulge.
Does anyone here have one of these cases?
Unregistered
05-10-2003, 04:14 PM
A belt stud can be added at the bottom of the cam but the problem will be that it will FLIP. So the top part being the heavy side would flip to the bottom. I believe that is why vaja did not add one. If the stud was put on the camera it would stick out ugly.
yobbo
05-10-2003, 08:44 PM
Interesting case design. Camera cover was a good idea, useless but a good idea. No CF access I could live with but the MS slot is covered as well that would be a hassle and no belt clip....guess I'll keep looking.
nx70vboy
05-11-2003, 06:23 AM
man.....i love these cases!
Jennyfer
05-11-2003, 10:39 AM
me too. I ordered mine. In BLUE!
papogator11
05-11-2003, 11:45 PM
I am dissapointed as well... my nz's still naked
shouck
05-12-2003, 02:16 AM
I love the design and have already placed my order! I don't care about the belt clip. I'm not sure I'd want to wear a brick on my belt anyway. :) I just bought the CF driver, so it would be nice if the case can accommodate a CF card. It's kind of hard to tell from looking at the photos. But if it doesn't, I won't be too upset.
Originally posted by papogator11
I am dissapointed as well... my nz's still naked
I AGREE! :(
ALL THIS TIME FOR A PURSE! :mad:
WHAT? I GUESS I'M SUPPOSE TO CARRY MY NZ IN MY POCKET NOW. VAJA IS CRAZZZZZZZY!
Originally posted by Med
There IS an NZ90 case with belt clip:
http://www.pielframa.com/sony_NZ90_with_clip.htm
THIS IS THE CASE FOR ME! HEY MED, DO YOU OWN ONE? HOW LONG IS SHIPPING? HOW MUCH WAS IT?
We need a case by Vaja with the following modifications:
- Needs to be able to have a flap so it can sync with the case on
- Needs a clip (magnetic?) at the sides so that
- It can have a CF flap
- spare stylus holder
just my $0.02
papogator11
05-12-2003, 08:33 AM
All that and an open slot for the camera lens on the back cover.
then it would be complete.
dramsey
05-12-2003, 10:20 AM
Absolutely no belt clip, sigh:
"David,
At present it is not in our manufacturing plans to include the clip option in the case.
Thanks
Best regards
María Cecilia
García Querol
Customer Service
www.vajacases.com"
oneeyesquare
05-12-2003, 10:40 AM
Nor will I purchase one than....Why no clip? I don't see this as a manufacturing hurdle. A fairly stiff plate over the camera hump would protect the camera AND provide a spot for the clip peg... It's pretty clear to me that they expect not to sell many units and aren't wasting the alot of time on this case.... Kind of a self fulfilling prophecy, really...
jwittman
05-12-2003, 11:21 AM
This may seem like a silly question, but what are the benefits of this style of case? I haven't used a case for my last two PDAs, prefering instead to keep them in my purse, because I can't see the benefit of encasing it in leather other than for appearance. It seems that the leather cases wouldn't provide much protection. I've thought about getting one of the Vaja cases because they're attractive, but I don't know if I can justify $100 just to make it look pretty.
Clie-mama
05-12-2003, 11:32 AM
I'm a little disappointed since I had ordered a Vaja case for my NZ this past weekend with the camara flip cover option, (and took advantage of their promotional 20% off special for Mother's Day!) Unfortunately, I just received the following e-mail from their customer service:
Dear Customer,
We have received an order from you for a Cus738 case with the option "with camera flip cover" feature required. This option was offered by mistake due to a system error, since according to this particular model specifications, it is not functional at all. Since you need to check the screen to take any picture, the lid should be opened anyway. So, with the lid opened, there is no need to have a camera access since this feature can only be used with the lid closed. So, the model should not include any cover at the upper part. We just want to confirm if you want this feature to be removed from the order. Of course, the corresponding usd 4 refund will be made in your card for the discarded option.
Sincere apologis if this may have caused any inconveniences for you
Best regards
María Cecilia
García Querol
Customer Service
www.vajacases.com
mlrtime
05-12-2003, 11:52 AM
Anyone order yet? Just curious to what there options and total came out to be. I'm still trying to decide if i want one.
Will this really protect the NZ90?
dramsey
05-12-2003, 12:09 PM
Originally posted by jwittman
This may seem like a silly question, but what are the benefits of this style of case? I haven't used a case for my last two PDAs, prefering instead to keep them in my purse, because I can't see the benefit of encasing it in leather other than for appearance.
Well, most guys don't carry purses, and the N series Cliés are too large to carry in a pants pocket. This makes a belt clip case more important to us.
jwittman
05-12-2003, 12:29 PM
I can see how the belt clip would be important for a guy, but the Vaja case for the NZ doesn't have a belt clip.
shouck
05-12-2003, 12:32 PM
I don't carry a purse either, but I wear baggy pants, so I keep it in my front pants pocket. So far no one has asked me, "Is that an NZ90 in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?" :p
Drachen
05-12-2003, 01:30 PM
I'm still waiting to see a good holster-style belt clip case with slots for a memory stick, a business card or two and some extra stylii. I haven't been impressed by any of the flip-style cases I've seen so far. The N series Clies just aren't well-suided for them like traditional tablet PDAs.
vorpel
05-12-2003, 03:27 PM
Thanks everyone for posting your insights and opinions - it really helps.
Like a lot of you I was dissappointed with Vaja's first attempt at the NZ-90 case, and emailed them to see if they would be doing any other versions for the NZ-90 (like the i-volution). Here is their response:
"At present that is not in our manufacturing plans. Anyway, thanks for your interest in our cases."
Best regards
María Cecilia
García Querol
Customer Service
www.vajacases.com
So much for getting a case from them...
- DC
HKP7M13
05-12-2003, 07:54 PM
I carry my NZ90 in my lower labcoat pocket. I purchased the case with moderate expectations of protection against hard bumps and drops at work. I liked the color choices and design.
In addition to my previous list of things the case should have, I would include
- The camera flip lid
- A piece of metal sewed in the fabric (or leather) with a screw hole in it and a small hole in the fabric, so that a belt clip could be added if the user desired one but would could be removed simply by unscrewing it. I personaly do not want a clip but would not mind the extra ~1/16th of an inch a metal plate would add to the thickness. (now comes the cynic who is woried about his PDA [if you call the NZ a 'Asistant' your spoiled] falling and hitting the ground because it came unskrewd... it's all about little allen skrews to hold something secure)
Cymril
05-12-2003, 09:08 PM
Why do they keep designing these things without an extra stylus holder? Its driving me crazy!!!
Originally posted by MAJI
THIS IS THE CASE FOR ME! HEY MED, DO YOU OWN ONE? HOW LONG IS SHIPPING? HOW MUCH WAS IT?
______________________________________
Maji, I don't have the Pielframa case although that options is looking more and more attractive especially if Vaja continues with its half-a**ed attempt to make a case of the nz90.
Belt-clip is very important for me as I think it is for most people.
greg elmassian
05-12-2003, 10:32 PM
really disappointing reading the response from vaja about the camera flap option... actually pretty much bs, like you can't take a picture without opening the camera, blah blah... also sounds like they did not give the option to cancel the order..
very disappointed to wait this long, and then the case and options are lame... no clip, no flap, can't hotsync, cf slot blocked...
they should have made an ivolution... but i guess there aren't enough nz's being sold to justify... looks like it's pielframa...
greg
dramsey
05-12-2003, 10:35 PM
I've given up on Vaja and ordered the PeilFrama. If nothing else, the service is prompt. Less than two hours after I placed the order, I received this e-mail:
Dear David:
We acknowledge the receipt of your order dated May 12th.
Thank you very much for your order. We are sure that you will like a lot the
quality of our leather case for Sony Clié NZ90 (Black/Tan color with belt
clip).
We will send you your order tomorrow by UPS express.
Thanks again,
Very best regards and have a nice day!!
Rubén Montero.
Export Manager.
Http://www.pielframa.com
Originally posted by dramsey
Well, most guys don't carry purses, and the N series Cliés are too large to carry in a pants pocket. This makes a belt clip case more important to us.
Amen brother, Amen!
Unregistered
05-13-2003, 11:43 AM
I think they have a good case and is a lot cheaper then the Vaja Case. It got the opening for the CF card and MS.
Check them out at http://www.onlinestorehk.com
Unregistered
05-13-2003, 11:52 AM
I bought the Piel Frama....it does have a clip, it does allow the CF Slot and the MS Slot to be accessed without pulling the unit out of the case. It's a great case, and I can have access to it on my belt and feel pretty good about the protection.
The only drawback is the magnet clasp. It's not as good as the Covertec magnet clasp (it had the little snap as well as magnet).
fox
the_iceman
05-13-2003, 12:09 PM
could we get a pic or 2 to see what the PielFrama case looks like for the NZ????????? ... that might help us all see what we might be buying for $90+ USD
Thanks.
EvilErnie
05-13-2003, 06:05 PM
Here are some picture for the Piel Frama case,
Case For Piel Farma (http://www.pielframa.com/sony_nz90.htm)
The people at PF have nothing but pleasent and have provided me with exeptional service. The case itself is well made with access to the MS slot, CF slot, the reset button and even die cuts for the sony and clie logos. I bought the one without the belt clip because i dont wear a belt. :)
EvilErnie
05-13-2003, 06:09 PM
P.S. sorry i for got to mention that the price is not 90 usd but around 69.1840 USD :D
ANd no, i dont work for them, just a very satisfied customer.
Jennyfer
05-13-2003, 06:52 PM
I'm sure everyone already knows this but Vaja is adding some new options to the cases for the nZ90...got this email today...
Dear Customer,
We are writing to you in order to inform that after having received some
feedback from many clie NZ 90 users, we will be adding two new options to
the customized 738 case: the CF slot and the MS slot. The CF slot will be
placed at the bottom of the case and the MS slot will be included in the
case side. These two options will allow an easy access to the two clie
functions. We consider that these features will enhance the case
functionality considerably, offering a closer integration between the case
and the device itself, as required by many NZ90 users.
If you want to get any of these two options or the two of them added to the
customized case required in your order, we will not have problem to do it
without any extra cost at all since you have ordered the product before
this design upgrade. These features may add 7 extra days to the item
specific delivery time. If you want to keep the case exactly as it was
ordered, we will process the order immediately.
Please let us know what is most convenient for you and we will proceed
accordingly
Thanks in advance
Best regards
María Cecilia
García Querol
Customer Service
www.vajacases.com
MarkS
05-13-2003, 07:07 PM
Hi,
I ordered a Vaja case for my NZ90. just got the email from Vaja in the post above. Went ahead and requested the CF and MS slots options.
So this shows that Vaja does listen and hears their customers....
This will be my third or fourth Vaja case...always have been extremely satisfied with their designs and quality.
Just my 2¢... ;-)
Mark
greg elmassian
05-14-2003, 01:23 AM
now if they would just re-add the camera flap and a belt clip, it would be the best case out there...
Come on Vaja!
the_iceman
05-14-2003, 01:46 AM
Belt Clip... Necessity ... not a luxury!!!!!!!!!! :)
shouck
05-14-2003, 01:48 AM
I can't *believe* no one has mentioned the one feature we *really* need: a teensy weensy air bag that self-inflates upon impact! But that would probably drive up the price a bit, not to mention the cost of getting the air bag restuffed... :D
the_iceman
05-14-2003, 02:23 AM
2 more features needed..... one is a remote activated exploding dye-pack ... .for those who wish to steal it. and the 2nd ... is a hidden lo-jack device for trackin those lil creeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeps!
:)
Originally posted by EvilErnie
P.S. sorry i for got to mention that the price is not 90 usd but around 69.1840 USD :D
Hey Evil E, thanks for clearing that up! Phew! I just ordered mine Tuesday, I can't wait to get it. $65.00 sounds a lot better than $90.00 +:D
Empire Devil
05-14-2003, 01:04 PM
To belt clip or not to belt clip????
I have never had a case with a belt clip on it. I am thinking about trying it, but I need to know how "removable" the belt clip is. How far does the nub that the belt clip fit into stick out? Just wondering if I decide not to use the belt clip if I will still like the overall case with the nub sticking out.
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