MrBrad
08-22-2003, 08:10 PM
NX80 Case Roundup
Case Styles:
Flip/Slipper (top and bottom): usually leather
Sidefold/Book: usually leather, some metal
Pouch/Holster: Cloth or leather
Bag: tend to be neoprene/vinyl, zipper closure
Comments from observation or from online reviews.
No negatives for a case probably means no online reviews.
*****Specially for the NX80V/73V
Sony............http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start;sid=5w_tXrzwwOvtTYPKhD_nVfP-OwfRH6W44u4=?CatalogCategoryID=LukKC0%2eNUZ4AAAD2oHlQK_fZ&Dept=hp
Fabric Case, Leather FlipTop, Carrying Case, Carrying Bag
Body Suit.......http://www.extreme-limit.co.jp/english/mobilepc/index.html
Latch at the top to access CF Slot
Comes with soft screen protector which also doubles as a cleaner.
Quality of workmanship is not great. Good thin leather, but the holes are not well done.
There's dangly bits all over the case. It's not a sturdy case at all.
The plastic see-through holder you slide the Clie into covers the whole keyboard and hard buttons!
On the back there are 2 zips you have to unzip if you want sync in the cradle.
No belt clip
Brando..........http://shop.brando.com.hk/bwclienx80vcase.php
The case construction is excellent with very neat, even stitching, high quality leather.
The cover and back is reinforced adding a nice, stable stiffness when using the NX80.
The two MS slots are depressed into the flip lid so they are level with the interior surface.
Reverse flip style (Opens down, not up) makes it very easy to accommodate a mounted CF card.
Unlike a flip down style case, the microphone is always uncovered.
Holes in back of case line up perfectly with speaker.
NX80 must be pushed up about 1.5-2 inches in the case to use the camera with the lens pointing away from you.
Have to remove NX80 from case to hotsynch.
PDAir...........http://shop.brando.com.hk/pdairclienx80vcase.php
Very similar if not exactly the Brando case
CAPDASE.........http://www.onlinestore.com.hk/shop/product.php?p=96
NX80V Side Fold Leather Case
XIGMA...........http://xigma.jp/en/02/nx80_basic/index.html
Has a nifty adjustment feature to allow using the CF slot.
Some metal parts quickly come through the leather and gouge the case.
Nutshell........http://www.tuff-as-nuts.com/SONY_NZ90-G,NX70-V,NX60-U,NX80-V.html
Holster, Customizable as to colors, belts clips, top flaps, pockets
CaseTechWorks...http://www.casetechworks.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/scstore/p-MSC1880.html?L+scstore+mvfz4056ff412141+1060635120
Flip Top
Web site requires referrer to access. If you don't know, don't worry.
Krusell.........http://www.krusell.se/search.asp?text=clie
Uses a plastic restraining strap that covers two rows of the keyboard.
The retainer at the bottom is also clear plastic glued into place.
Meritline.......http://meritline.com/gelepdacafor2.html
SideFold and FlipTop ("Universal Fit"), inexpensive, just $13
*****For other NX models, perhaps soon to have a model for the NX80V
Belkin..........http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=200589&pcount=&Product_Id=133418
"Universal NX"
E&B Company.....http://www.ebcases.com/Catalog.bok
Zipper, Fliptop, Pouch
Innopocket......http://www.innopocket.com/EShop/Main/product_list.php?name=Sony
Metal case......http://www.virology-online.com/Products/HardCaseClieNX.htm
Since the dimensions of NX73/NX80 are slightly smaller than NX70, might they fit?
Covertec........http://www.glblsrc.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=53&cat=&page=1&PHPSESSID=aa0b8f9668340d816aa068fcd139f0fa
Top Flip, several colors, including beige inside, another color outside.
www.covertec.com has a NX73/NX80 case listed as being available sometime Aug 15 - Sep 15.
VAJA............http://www.vajacases.com/pda_eng.htm
Vaja says re: a NX80 case: "At present that model is not in our immediate manufacturing plans."
These are very nice molded cases, very classy.
The top can actually grip the screen making it difficult to pull out and turn 180 as NX Clie's do.
Sena............http://www.senacases.com/NX70/
Nice cases, one step below Covertec, interesting slide-in mirror for case if wanted.
CAPDASE.........http://zxpro.com/PDA/CasesClie3.htm
Flip Top, SideFold
Bellagio........http://www.bellagiodesigns.com/showcategory3.php?cod_category3=7
They call FlipTop and SideFold their Slipper and Book models.
It does add thickness to the overall size, but it is excellently designed, the craftsmanship is far above many, and it looks great.
The Slipper model has an extra flap that covers the card slots, protecting the screen if in tablet mode.
Pielframa.......http://www.pielframa.com/menu_pdacases.htm
Cowskin, Cowskin-Crocodile, Cowskin-Ostrich
Proporta........http://www.proporta.com/Dept.asp?id=83
Offering TopFlip, SideFold, HardCase, and Neoprene
Lots of unique accessories like SunCharger, InfraRed HotSynch, Airline Charger ...
*****Generic or Specialty Cases
Case Logic......http://www.casedirect.com/cgi-bin/sgsh01B6.exe?GENO=&HKW=co1divb6&SKW=computer-portable&FNM=02&UID=2003082219481412
"Whats inside survives"
Avoglio.........http://www.avoglio.com/cgi-bin/edat/tlsstore.cgi?user_action=category&category=Ostrich
One dozen colors in your choice of farm raised South African ostrich skin or Louisiana alligator skin.
Pouch Style, pricey
E&B Company.....http://www.ebcases.com/Search.bok
Zipper, Fliptop, Pouch
SmarterCase.....http://www.smartercase.com/index.htm
"Unique hard cases that fit almost any PDA" with lots of external style options:
Leather Look,Fashion Fabric,Business Suit,Lizard look leather,Western Theme,
Camouflage,Patriotic Print Fabric,Religious Symbols,Furry Safari print fabric,
Sports Theme,Kids Print,Christmas Print Fabric
Otterbox........http://www.armorbyotter.com/2600.cfm
easily use PDA through recessed, clear plastic screen
portals for printer, GPS, other cable connections
waterproof, dustproof & airtight, crushproof
secure stylus holder on outside, adjustable Velcro hand strap - easy to use with gloves
unconditional lifetime guarantee
Nite Ize........http://www.niteize.com/pda2.html
Standup Universal Holster
Nite Ize........http://www.niteize.com/ClipCasePDA.html
Universal PDA Holster
Pygmy Pouch.....http://www.pygmypouch.com/pygmypouch/mobilecarryall.html
Universal darn near anything pouch - never buy another pouch
Outdoors........http://www.grindergear.com/expedition.html
Three versions, for hiking and camping
Not for NX......http://www.semsons.com/soncliversty.html
Just possibly the worst looking case I've ever seen.
My Personal Case Rankings Based on reviews:
Your Mileage May Vary:
NX80 Flip
1)Brando/PDAir
2)Covertec
3)Sony
3)Body Suit
4)CaseTechWorks
5)Meritline
6)Krusell
7)XIGMA
NX80 Side
1)CAPDASE
2)Meritline
NX80 Pouch/Holster
1)Nutshell
2)Sony
2)Outdoors
3)PDA Holster
NX70 Flip/Side/Hard
1)Vaja
2)Bellagio
3)Metal Case
4)Pielframa
5)Sena
6)CAPDASE
7)Proporta
Case Styles:
Flip/Slipper (top and bottom): usually leather
Sidefold/Book: usually leather, some metal
Pouch/Holster: Cloth or leather
Bag: tend to be neoprene/vinyl, zipper closure
Comments from observation or from online reviews.
No negatives for a case probably means no online reviews.
*****Specially for the NX80V/73V
Sony............http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start;sid=5w_tXrzwwOvtTYPKhD_nVfP-OwfRH6W44u4=?CatalogCategoryID=LukKC0%2eNUZ4AAAD2oHlQK_fZ&Dept=hp
Fabric Case, Leather FlipTop, Carrying Case, Carrying Bag
Body Suit.......http://www.extreme-limit.co.jp/english/mobilepc/index.html
Latch at the top to access CF Slot
Comes with soft screen protector which also doubles as a cleaner.
Quality of workmanship is not great. Good thin leather, but the holes are not well done.
There's dangly bits all over the case. It's not a sturdy case at all.
The plastic see-through holder you slide the Clie into covers the whole keyboard and hard buttons!
On the back there are 2 zips you have to unzip if you want sync in the cradle.
No belt clip
Brando..........http://shop.brando.com.hk/bwclienx80vcase.php
The case construction is excellent with very neat, even stitching, high quality leather.
The cover and back is reinforced adding a nice, stable stiffness when using the NX80.
The two MS slots are depressed into the flip lid so they are level with the interior surface.
Reverse flip style (Opens down, not up) makes it very easy to accommodate a mounted CF card.
Unlike a flip down style case, the microphone is always uncovered.
Holes in back of case line up perfectly with speaker.
NX80 must be pushed up about 1.5-2 inches in the case to use the camera with the lens pointing away from you.
Have to remove NX80 from case to hotsynch.
PDAir...........http://shop.brando.com.hk/pdairclienx80vcase.php
Very similar if not exactly the Brando case
CAPDASE.........http://www.onlinestore.com.hk/shop/product.php?p=96
NX80V Side Fold Leather Case
XIGMA...........http://xigma.jp/en/02/nx80_basic/index.html
Has a nifty adjustment feature to allow using the CF slot.
Some metal parts quickly come through the leather and gouge the case.
Nutshell........http://www.tuff-as-nuts.com/SONY_NZ90-G,NX70-V,NX60-U,NX80-V.html
Holster, Customizable as to colors, belts clips, top flaps, pockets
CaseTechWorks...http://www.casetechworks.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/scstore/p-MSC1880.html?L+scstore+mvfz4056ff412141+1060635120
Flip Top
Web site requires referrer to access. If you don't know, don't worry.
Krusell.........http://www.krusell.se/search.asp?text=clie
Uses a plastic restraining strap that covers two rows of the keyboard.
The retainer at the bottom is also clear plastic glued into place.
Meritline.......http://meritline.com/gelepdacafor2.html
SideFold and FlipTop ("Universal Fit"), inexpensive, just $13
*****For other NX models, perhaps soon to have a model for the NX80V
Belkin..........http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=200589&pcount=&Product_Id=133418
"Universal NX"
E&B Company.....http://www.ebcases.com/Catalog.bok
Zipper, Fliptop, Pouch
Innopocket......http://www.innopocket.com/EShop/Main/product_list.php?name=Sony
Metal case......http://www.virology-online.com/Products/HardCaseClieNX.htm
Since the dimensions of NX73/NX80 are slightly smaller than NX70, might they fit?
Covertec........http://www.glblsrc.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=53&cat=&page=1&PHPSESSID=aa0b8f9668340d816aa068fcd139f0fa
Top Flip, several colors, including beige inside, another color outside.
www.covertec.com has a NX73/NX80 case listed as being available sometime Aug 15 - Sep 15.
VAJA............http://www.vajacases.com/pda_eng.htm
Vaja says re: a NX80 case: "At present that model is not in our immediate manufacturing plans."
These are very nice molded cases, very classy.
The top can actually grip the screen making it difficult to pull out and turn 180 as NX Clie's do.
Sena............http://www.senacases.com/NX70/
Nice cases, one step below Covertec, interesting slide-in mirror for case if wanted.
CAPDASE.........http://zxpro.com/PDA/CasesClie3.htm
Flip Top, SideFold
Bellagio........http://www.bellagiodesigns.com/showcategory3.php?cod_category3=7
They call FlipTop and SideFold their Slipper and Book models.
It does add thickness to the overall size, but it is excellently designed, the craftsmanship is far above many, and it looks great.
The Slipper model has an extra flap that covers the card slots, protecting the screen if in tablet mode.
Pielframa.......http://www.pielframa.com/menu_pdacases.htm
Cowskin, Cowskin-Crocodile, Cowskin-Ostrich
Proporta........http://www.proporta.com/Dept.asp?id=83
Offering TopFlip, SideFold, HardCase, and Neoprene
Lots of unique accessories like SunCharger, InfraRed HotSynch, Airline Charger ...
*****Generic or Specialty Cases
Case Logic......http://www.casedirect.com/cgi-bin/sgsh01B6.exe?GENO=&HKW=co1divb6&SKW=computer-portable&FNM=02&UID=2003082219481412
"Whats inside survives"
Avoglio.........http://www.avoglio.com/cgi-bin/edat/tlsstore.cgi?user_action=category&category=Ostrich
One dozen colors in your choice of farm raised South African ostrich skin or Louisiana alligator skin.
Pouch Style, pricey
E&B Company.....http://www.ebcases.com/Search.bok
Zipper, Fliptop, Pouch
SmarterCase.....http://www.smartercase.com/index.htm
"Unique hard cases that fit almost any PDA" with lots of external style options:
Leather Look,Fashion Fabric,Business Suit,Lizard look leather,Western Theme,
Camouflage,Patriotic Print Fabric,Religious Symbols,Furry Safari print fabric,
Sports Theme,Kids Print,Christmas Print Fabric
Otterbox........http://www.armorbyotter.com/2600.cfm
easily use PDA through recessed, clear plastic screen
portals for printer, GPS, other cable connections
waterproof, dustproof & airtight, crushproof
secure stylus holder on outside, adjustable Velcro hand strap - easy to use with gloves
unconditional lifetime guarantee
Nite Ize........http://www.niteize.com/pda2.html
Standup Universal Holster
Nite Ize........http://www.niteize.com/ClipCasePDA.html
Universal PDA Holster
Pygmy Pouch.....http://www.pygmypouch.com/pygmypouch/mobilecarryall.html
Universal darn near anything pouch - never buy another pouch
Outdoors........http://www.grindergear.com/expedition.html
Three versions, for hiking and camping
Not for NX......http://www.semsons.com/soncliversty.html
Just possibly the worst looking case I've ever seen.
My Personal Case Rankings Based on reviews:
Your Mileage May Vary:
NX80 Flip
1)Brando/PDAir
2)Covertec
3)Sony
3)Body Suit
4)CaseTechWorks
5)Meritline
6)Krusell
7)XIGMA
NX80 Side
1)CAPDASE
2)Meritline
NX80 Pouch/Holster
1)Nutshell
2)Sony
2)Outdoors
3)PDA Holster
NX70 Flip/Side/Hard
1)Vaja
2)Bellagio
3)Metal Case
4)Pielframa
5)Sena
6)CAPDASE
7)Proporta