hodson
05-16-2003, 09:04 PM
For the past 2 days I've been using the Bellagio flip style case with the belt clip that can be found at:
Bellagio Flip Case For The SJ33 (http://bellagiodesigns.com/Listado_de_Productos1.php?Categoria_1=1&Categoria_2=7&Categoria_3=22&)
Below is some of my initial likes and dislikes. My last PDA case was ebcase's (http://www.ebcases.com) slipper for my old Visor Deluxe.
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Likes:
-I ordered it on Monday afternoon and it was on my doorstep on Wednesday afternoon.
-Holds 2 memory sticks
-High quality leather
-Case works with the clie's flip top in place
-Excellent belt clip. It seems quite strong.
-High technical design and it looks good too.
-Good access to all buttons, ports, etc. (I have not tried putting this into a cradle...I'm using the standard charge/hot synch cord that came in the box)
-The snap prevents the plastic flip top from flipping open.
Dislikes:
-Unable to remove the stylus after you open the case (you must remove the stylus first or reclose the case to get the stylus out)
-Cost (Pretty pricey at nearly $40)
-It does not have the capacity to hold anything except the PDA and 2 memory sticks. I was so used to carrying other things like credit cards/money in my slipper case.
-I'm concerned that the elastic that is incorperated into the case will break or wear out.
-If I drop the clie, it really isn't protected in the case. There is a lot of "exposed clie".
-It does make the SJ33 all of a sudden look "fat". The case is quite "thick". My slipper fit like a glove, this one can't mainly because of all the buttons and ports AND the darn plastic flip top. At least it looks nice when it's fat!!
By the way, I remember some time ago about someone asking about if the flip top comes all the way down. Yes and no. It flips back down flush with the clie but there is a thin piece of leather that provents the plastic flip top from actually making contact with the 2 litter rubber feet. I think this will help prevent some of the scratches that a few were noticing on their clies.
Over all I'm quite happy with the case. Mainly because I was getting tired of carrying it in my pocket and constantly worrying that I was going to damage it. I do miss having extra pockets for other things like money/cc's. I have started carrying my work ID card between the flip top and the screen (screen protector is in place obviously). With the snap, I'm fairly certain that It is safe in that place.
Frank Hodson III
fchodson@hodsonhome.com
Bellagio Flip Case For The SJ33 (http://bellagiodesigns.com/Listado_de_Productos1.php?Categoria_1=1&Categoria_2=7&Categoria_3=22&)
Below is some of my initial likes and dislikes. My last PDA case was ebcase's (http://www.ebcases.com) slipper for my old Visor Deluxe.
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Likes:
-I ordered it on Monday afternoon and it was on my doorstep on Wednesday afternoon.
-Holds 2 memory sticks
-High quality leather
-Case works with the clie's flip top in place
-Excellent belt clip. It seems quite strong.
-High technical design and it looks good too.
-Good access to all buttons, ports, etc. (I have not tried putting this into a cradle...I'm using the standard charge/hot synch cord that came in the box)
-The snap prevents the plastic flip top from flipping open.
Dislikes:
-Unable to remove the stylus after you open the case (you must remove the stylus first or reclose the case to get the stylus out)
-Cost (Pretty pricey at nearly $40)
-It does not have the capacity to hold anything except the PDA and 2 memory sticks. I was so used to carrying other things like credit cards/money in my slipper case.
-I'm concerned that the elastic that is incorperated into the case will break or wear out.
-If I drop the clie, it really isn't protected in the case. There is a lot of "exposed clie".
-It does make the SJ33 all of a sudden look "fat". The case is quite "thick". My slipper fit like a glove, this one can't mainly because of all the buttons and ports AND the darn plastic flip top. At least it looks nice when it's fat!!
By the way, I remember some time ago about someone asking about if the flip top comes all the way down. Yes and no. It flips back down flush with the clie but there is a thin piece of leather that provents the plastic flip top from actually making contact with the 2 litter rubber feet. I think this will help prevent some of the scratches that a few were noticing on their clies.
Over all I'm quite happy with the case. Mainly because I was getting tired of carrying it in my pocket and constantly worrying that I was going to damage it. I do miss having extra pockets for other things like money/cc's. I have started carrying my work ID card between the flip top and the screen (screen protector is in place obviously). With the snap, I'm fairly certain that It is safe in that place.
Frank Hodson III
fchodson@hodsonhome.com