Cases

[hherbzilla]

Discuss cases for the SJ series here. Let me get you started:

DSI (http://www.dsi-usa.com/pda/specs/slseries.htm)
Sena (http://www.senacases.com/SJ30/)
Bellagio (http://www.bellagiodesigns.com/Listado_de_Productos1.php?Categoria_1=1&Categoria_2=7&Categoria_3=17&)

[epoch]

*cough*innopocket*cough* :D

[hherbzilla]

InnoPocket (http://www.innopocket.com/EShop/Main/product.php?ID=47&name=Sony)

[KlondikeLip]

I've got the Sony Flip Case (PEGA-CA31/B) and I'm desperately looking for a replacement. I've seen many that *I* like, but my wife has *her* needs:
1. Leather, not aluminum (not friendly in Alaskan winters)
2. Well designed credit card slots
3. Side opening, not flip open

#3 is the one that stumps me. Any suggestions?

[kezza]

rhinoskin makes a pretty good looking case that fits your criteria:
http://www.saunders-usa.com/rhinoskin/prod.cfm?cat_id=5027&prod_id=5129
if i was in the market for a book-style case, this is probably the one i would get.

[Derango]

Anyone have the Sena case? I really like its looks. I don't really want a hard case, and I don't like how the Bellagio looks with the Clie in it...but the Sena one looks pretty nice :)

If anyone has any experiences with it, I'd apprecate it if you'd let me know :)

[epoch]

Hey KlondikeLip, It's gotten to -40 every day this week, and my case works great :) Although I dont really leave my clie sitting in the snow very much..  But it doesnt have the credit card slots tho..

I really just wanted to complain that it was -37 this morning.

[Reggie]

Here are three cases I have seen that you can't go wrong with:

Links to Global Source (ClieSource parent company):

Covertec SL/SJ Case (http://www.glblsrc.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=45&cat=18&page=1)
DSI SJ/SL Case (http://www.glblsrc.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=52&cat=24&page=1)
Innopocket SJ Case (http://www.glblsrc.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=50&cat=19&page=2)

[VicAjax]

i just ordered a DSI, based on all the glowing reviews that no longer exist.

i hope i wasn't duped. ;)

[KlondikeLip]

Originally posted by epoch
Hey KlondikeLip, It's gotten to -40 every day this week, and my case works great :) Although I dont really leave my clie sitting in the snow very much..  But it doesnt have the credit card slots tho..

I really just wanted to complain that it was -37 this morning.

It got to -50 here last week. Currently in the negative teens (time to put on the shorts).
It's just holding an aluminum case when it's that cold can be bad for the skin. I work outside on the flight line and the jets can give you contact frost bite just touching them. I don't recommend using your Clie outside (the LCD doesn't do well frozen), but sometimes you have to.

[KlondikeLip]

By the way, thanks Kezza for the case suggestion. I'm gonna show that one to my wife and see if she likes it.

I just wish that Vaja made SL/SJ cases. I e-mailed them and asked, but they said they had no plans on making them for SL/SJ.

[Berto2112]

I bought the DSI case and I'm happy with it. I definitely wanted a hard case because I just don't think leather and electronics look well together (in most cases.... /me looks at his cell phone case). The I didn't go with the Innopocket for a few reasons. I heard bad things about the clips and I'm a lefty, so trying to hold the Clie with the lid opening to the right just wouldn't have worked....and there's no point in calling it a Palm if you have to rest it on a table to use.... BUT, I think the memory stick storage space in the back is a nice touch. I wish DSI had incorporated some sort of mem stick space in the padding on the underside of the lid...that would have been cool.

Berto

[russr]

I bought the DSI hard case for the SJ30 from Globalsource because of all the great reviews on it. Sadly when I got it, I found that it squeaked quite a bit each time I opened and closed it, and it also scratched the top of my SJ30 from the few times I put it in and took it out.

Most have had much better luck with it so I RMAed the case for a replacement from GlobalSource. Hopefully the replacement will be better.

After my experience with the DSI case, I was starting to wish I had gone with a leather case such as the Sena.

[cass_m]

Just got my DSI case. It was VERY cold after being in the mail box at -25 all day. I can see why KlondikeLip wouldn't want to use one outside. Fit my SJ30 nice and snug although it took a couple of tries to get it seated correctly. I really like the sleek look but may end up getting a leather case too. Has anyone been clumsy enough to catch their finger in the case or will I have to be the first:)

[russr]

No the "catching of the finger" has been done before. Does your case squeak upon open/close? Where did you get it from?

[Histy]

If you're looking for a leather case, I'm fond of the Bellagio, which I've been using for a few months now. It fits well, looks great, feels good in my hand, and syncs in the case.

[russr]

I find the Bellagio to be rather bulky, I don't much care for the look of it either. I know it does the job well esp. if u wanna sync in the cradle, but it's just not for me.

[csxx]

I ask the people, who possess the DSI case. Does it make the
SJ30 very thick? How does it look and feel? Can one work well with it?

I will decide between the DSI case and the Proporta case. Has someone made experiences with the Proporta case?

I'm looking forward to your advice.

[russr]

csxx, no the DSI case isn't thick at all. Infact, it is probably the thinnest case out there. It is barely bigger than the PDA itself.

How does it look? Well that's best answered by this:
http://www.dsi-usa.com/pda/holster/slsjsonycase.htm

How does it feel? It is brushed aluminum. It's not as smooth as a stainless steel finish, but I think that's so that it doesn't get scratched.

One can work with it easily: the main problem is that it is difficult to turn the Clie on using thepower button. The easiest thing to do is to use one of the button on the front of the Clie to turn it on.

I bought one very recently but returned it for a replacement because: the case squeaked quite a lot each time I opened and closed it, the case scratched the top of my Clie.

[cass_m]

I have found the first down side of my DSI case:( I can't plug in my combination power/sync cable without removing the case. I may ask the guys in our maintenance shop if they can (nicely) shave a~1 mm off each side of that hole. Anyone else have that problem? Other than that - and that's a big other - it doesn't squeak and it can't see it scuffing the stylus or PDA.

[Berto2112]

My cable fits, very snugly, but if I wiggle it, it goes in fine. In fact, it helps to hold in the cable a little better because those little Clips Sony put on the plug don't do crap. The only thing I did notice is one time (at band camp?) I was plugging it in and I guess I brushed the case and it sparked a little. Everything works fine, so I'm not gonna worry about the cable grounding on the case a little. But other than that, it's all good.

[cass_m]

Got mine at Matais Corp, the Canadian distributer for DSI. The plastic part of the cable is what doesn't fit through the slot. The cable is an Innopocket with a hot sync button.

[Berto2112]

Ahhh.....ok, I just use the one Sony gives ya with the Clie. Guess you gotta do a little filing....hehe.

[cass_m]

Yep, got it filed down. It's not perfectly squared and rounded but it will work and was free;)

[pdafreeker]

I took about 1 month deciding on a case between DSI and innopocket. I read peoples thoughts about DSI and Inno and found that it is really up to how you use your Clie.

I am on the road meeting about 10 customers a day and I have my Clie in with me at all times. I do pull the Clie out of the case about 4 times a day and I must say that the DSI case still holds the Clie the same as the day I bought it. It locks the Clie in the DSI case so if I drop my Clie then it will not pop out. It is very slim and light.


Hope this helps

[csxx]

Hi russr and pdafreeker, very helpful informations. Thank you.
But has anybody made experiences with the proporta case, which is supposed to be the smallest one of all?
http://www.proporta.com/detail.asp?id=372

[pdafreeker]

If you want to get specific.

DSI is skinnier becuase the hinge for the DSI case is on the top and not the side.

The DSI case is taller because again the hinge is on the top.

The DSI case is probably the same thickness as the Inno possibly the DSI case may be thinner because the DSI case does not have MS storage.

The DSI case is form fitting for the SJ30.

[csxx]

pdafreeker, that was a real fast answer. I'm still thinking about it. You compare the DSI with the Inno. My last question: Are Inno and proporta the same cases / companies?

[Jake K]

The Proporta case is the same as the Innopocket. I don't know if there the same company. Proporta may be a British subsidary of Innopocket though.

The Innopocket/Proporta case is thinner then the DSI case. The memory stick storage is a great feture and doesn't add any size to the case because of the shaping of the SJ30.

If you add up all the measurements carefully, the Innopocket/Proporta case is smaller and lighter then the DSI case by a bit.

I've ordered the Innopocket myself because of the fact that it will not scratch your Clie. I couldn't stand looking at a bunch of scratches all over the top of my SJ30.

[russr]

However, unless you like a side flip case, the Innopocket is no good. It's even worse if you're a lefty. I personally got very used to holding the SJ30 a certain way and a side flip case prevents you from holding it like that.

Also, the Innopocket case doesn't hold in the clie as securely as the DSI...you're probably going to need some double sided tape to hold it in.

If you are interested in side flip cases, there's also this one at Amazaon.com.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00007JO8C/qid=1042682242/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/002-7316746-5228048?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846

[Jake K]

russr,

I do agree that, if you were a lefty, it would be very difficult to hold the Innopocket case. Thankfully, I'm not.

Also, on the link that you gave us, it states:

Availability: This item will be released on December 31, 1969.

Hmm 1969 Lol! I didn't know they had pda's back then

[Jake K]

Here's a solution I just thought of for Innopocket case owners.

Couldn't you just wrap a little tape around the clips that hold the Clie in? That would make it harder for the Clie to fall out right?

Has anyone tried this?

[russr]

Yeah, I guess they're out of stock and you gotta go back in time to get one.

Seriously though, holding a pda with a side flip hard case is very different if you're used to a top flip.

[Berto2112]

I've heard a few people mention something about the DSI case scratching their Clie. I haven't had this problem. Granted, I haven't taken it out of the case since I put it in, but I didn't scratch it putting it in the first time. I guess I was just wondering what part of the case people were scratching their Clies on...

Berto

[csxx]

pdafreeker, one more question. Why do you pull the clie out of the case 4 times a day. I thougt you can work with it very well while it is in the case? For charging in a cradle one time would be enough.

[russr]

Berto, the case scratched my Clie on the top by the Infared port area on both sides left by the infrared and right by the memory stick.

My DSI case appeared to be defective so don't go by it, it also squeaked like anything when I opened and closed it.

[Berto2112]

Yeah, I could see how the cutouts for the IR port could scratch if it wasn't put in exactly right. I guess they could have softened the edges a bit more. Well, mine's still scratch free (thankfully) so I still stand by it. Sorry to hear you didn't have that good of an experience with it.

[Unregistered]

The Amazon case is now showing as shipping in 1 - 2 weeks, but unfortunately only in the US.

It looks to me to be the same as the Innopocket/Proporta case, but at a good price.

Has anybody found the DSI case in the UK? eXpansys have them but at nearly £30 plus postage (= well over $50 in total!)

[Unregistered]

I ordered mine from DSI direct to UK. Very helpful and arrived within 3-4 days. Excellent tracking system for the order. I split the shipping with a friend - total came to about £24 each I think.
Customs friendly too!

[Unregistered]

Contact 3EDirect.com for DSI cases in the UK.

They should be carrying them.

I got a news letter from DSI stating that they have a new Distributor.

[mikemcc]

I'm new to the forum. New SJ 30 user also, though I'm a Palm V user for 3 years. I'm curious about cases for my new SJ 30. I have been looking for one like I'm using on my Palm, but its no longer made or available. Its called THE ROADMATE. Well recently I read about one called "Leather & Mesh Suit for CLIE(PEG-SJ30)" from extreme-limit.co.jp. I'm wondering if any of you have ever seen or heard of this one? Like the ROADMATE, its a flip top type, but can be opened up and formed into a type of reading stand.

[KlondikeLip]

http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/extreme-limit-clie-sj-review.html

There's the gadgeteer review on that case. I kinda like them, but I've never seen one up close. Anyone own one?

[hherbzilla]

Originally posted by KlondikeLip
http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/extreme-limit-clie-sj-review.html

There's the gadgeteer review on that case. I kinda like them, but I've never seen one up close. Anyone own one? Looks interesting. The integrated "stand" is a nice touch.

As the reviewer points out, I don't like that the sides are exposed. Also, it seems that it would be more awkward to use than a top flip case.

[PC Boy]

This is my choice for the SJ30!

I like having the belt clip option on my Cases!

http://www.ebcases.com/Detail.bok/d8c8e03cf2dc8aa945b6?&category=Sony+Clie+PEG-SJ20%2FSJ30&start=1&total=10&no=201

[Unregistered]

ok... just got my SJ30 dsi case, and i'm MOSTLY happy with it.

the edges are certainly a little rough. in fact, i might describe the case in general as rough around the edges. everything does what it's supposed to do, but not as smoothly as it could:

the closure clasp closes securely, but with aluminum-on-aluminum scraping.

the neoprene lining protects it, but it's glued in slightly crooked.

the locking mechanism is a nice touch, but it takes a tiny bit too much force to close it.

the area by the jog dial cutout was slightly bent in when i got it... but i could bend it out so it wouldn't scratch the side.

but then a rough edge on the top of the case did leave a tiny scratch on the side of my clie, so i had to file that.

however, the price is reasonable, and it certainly does what i need it to: offer protection without adding bulk. it also gives my SJ30 a slight added heft which feels nice in the hand.

overall, i'll give the dsi case 7.5 out of 10.

[VicAjax]

whoops... that's me... forgot to log in.

ok... just got my SJ30 dsi case, and i'm MOSTLY happy with it.

the edges are certainly a little rough. in fact, i might describe the case in general as rough around the edges. everything does what it's supposed to do, but not as smoothly as it could:

the closure clasp closes securely, but with aluminum-on-aluminum scraping.

the neoprene lining protects it, but it's glued in slightly crooked.

the locking mechanism is a nice touch, but it takes a tiny bit too much force to close it.

the area by the jog dial cutout was slightly bent in when i got it... but i could bend it out so it wouldn't scratch the side.

but then a rough edge on the top of the case did leave a tiny scratch on the side of my clie, so i had to file that.

however, the price is reasonable, and it certainly does what i need it to: offer protection without adding bulk. it also gives my SJ30 a slight added heft which feels nice in the hand.

overall, i'll give the dsi case 7.5 out of 10.

[Malainie]

PCBoy, the EBCase looks a lot like the Bellagio case but only comes in black, while the Bellagio cases come in a variety of colors. They're cheaper too than the EBCase. I really like my leather Bellagio case which can act as a stand for your Clie, and can be synced in the cradle.

[russr]

Before I got the DSI case, I thought it would be the best case out there and that there wasn't a need for a better one. However, when I actually got it, i was pretty disappointed.

I felt that the edges were too rough as well.
It looked great, but I didn't like the brushed aluminum feel. It wasn't as nice to hold and touch as the Clie material itself.

My case also might have been slightly bent because it scratched the top of my Clie probably during insertion/installation of the case. I'm not sure if it scratched the side of my case or not, but it sure seemed like it was easy for some part of it to not be shaped the right way enough to scratch the Clie. I didn't like that at all.

Another reason I didn't like it was because it squeaked like an old hinge every time I opened and closed it. It was very annoying and disappointing for a brand new case to do that squeaking.  I tried to fix the squeaking because it seemed like it was being caused by the hinges rubbing up against each other due to the fact that they were also bent a bit.  I was unsuccessful in fixing the squeak, but managed to make the case really scratch up the top of my Clie :mad:

After asking people who also had the case on here, they said that their case didn't squeak or scratch their Clie, so I returned mine for a replacement.

Should have the replacement on Thursday (1/23/03) and will comment on that when I get it.

[mikemcc]

Concerning my query about the "Leather & Mesh Suit for CLIE(PEG-SJ30)" from extreme-limit.co.jp, I also read that "Gadgeteer" review which is what started my research. I emailed extreme-limit.co and they tell me they should start selling them again, ONLY FROM THEIR WEB SITE, next month. I'll probably get one as its the closest one I've found to what I'm used to. As for the open sides, I do not see that as aproblem. The ROADMATE, I've been using, is the same. I have added Velcro to the case and to the back of my PALM to keep it very tight and stable.

[mrfloyd]

I've had the DSI case for about a month and I love it.

No squeaking or scratches.  I take my SJ30 out of the case ~4x/day to sync.  I bought the cradle before thinking about the case.  Oh well.  So far, latching the unit into the case has been no problem and still has a very firm feel.

I also didn't have any sharp edges like some of the people have commented upon.  It must have been a good day at DSI when they made mine.  The only cosmetic complaint is that that there is a texture mismatch between the base and lid of the case on the sides.  The sides of the lid are much shinier than the sides of the base.  Probably a function of the forming operation.

Mike

[macktv]

I've just order the titanium version....

The women I spoke to from DSI called it blue, purple, red kinda grey etc.

Do I need to say I'm a little worried?

[hherbzilla]

Originally posted by macktv
The women I spoke to from DSI called it blue, purple, red kinda grey etc.LOL

[jempik]

I just ordered an SJ30 but it hasn't arrived yet (I had one of the original Handspring 2-mb dinosaur visors for several years, which finally fried). I'm looking for a leather case -- has anyone had any experience with the Covertec case?

http://www.glblsrc.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=45&cat=8&page=2

[cm-sj20]

Originally posted by Malainie
PCBoy, the EBCase looks a lot like the Bellagio case but only comes in black, while the Bellagio cases come in a variety of colors. They're cheaper too than the EBCase. I really like my leather Bellagio case which can act as a stand for your Clie, and can be synced in the cradle.

Malainie - I like the look of the Bellagio too. Just one question - can your remove the belt clip thingy from the back of the case. I dont like belt clips and want a case which has a "smooth" back else it will catch on the inside of my coat pocket or stuff in my briefcase.

Cheers

Chris

[Unregistered]

Bellagio comes in 2 versions: with the belt clip and without. I have one with a smooth back. There is just a hole at the back for reset (which looks somewhat strange).
Bellagio is a good case, I was a little sceptical when I first got it, but now it is growing on me.

[palmgeek]

Anyone know why Covertec opted to put the credit card slots where they did? Open the case, and your cards dump out on the floor... Brilliant! Hope that designer got fired.

So far, the Bellagio looks like the best option. It's similar to the Covertec, except that someone with a brain designed the CC slots on the Bellagio.

I'd still like a full zip-around like I had for my Palm IIIxe. Unfortunately, my SJ20 swims in that case! I can't believe how much smaller the SJ20 is. It's great!

[palmgeek]

Originally posted by Derango
Anyone have the Sena case? I really like its looks. I don't really want a hard case, and I don't like how the Bellagio looks with the Clie in it...but the Sena one looks pretty nice :)

If anyone has any experiences with it, I'd apprecate it if you'd let me know :)

It looks like the designers of Sena and Covertec drank their lunches the day they designed those 2 cases.  BOTH have the "dump your credit cards on the floor" feature.  Why didn't they put the slots on the other end, so your cards are held in when you flip it open?  Sheesh!  It really narrows the field, and I liked the look of the Sena too.  Maybe they'll realize how stupid the design is, and move the slots to the other end.

 

[palmgeek]

I received my Krusell case a couple days ago. At first I wasn't that happy with it, having been used to a full zip-around case. It is starting to grow on me now. It is much thicker than my old PalmGlove case, and doesn’t have near the storage room. I figure if I’m going to carry my CLIE with me, it may as well be my “wallet” too. I’m hoping the leather stretches some, so I can fit more stuff in.

One thing I did to the case to make my CLIE sit in it better was to attach some Velcro to the backside of the CLIE, and the inside of the case. The CLIE won’t slide up now, and stays put in the bottom of the holding pouch. It also helps keep the openings centered over the buttons and screen.

Overall, this is a very nice case, especially at only $22! The leather is high quality, and felt-lined inside. Krusell went as far as putting (2) snaps on the back, so if you have a lot of credit cards, you can use the second snap setting. Good idea! There’s a cut-out for the stylus… don’t ask me why! Wouldn’t it make sense, to keep you from losing the stylus, to have the flap cover it? Who really needs to get at their stylus when the case is closed? Doh!!?? Anyway, they did most things right on this case. There is even a cut-out on the back, not for the reset, but for the speaker sound to come out! I can’t comment on whether it will hotsync in a cradle. I have no trouble connecting my cable to it though. The opening is plenty big.

I’ll comment back in a few weeks, once I have it broken in…

[PDA gadgetfreak]

Originally posted by palmgeek


It looks like the designers of Sena and Covertec drank their lunches the day they designed those 2 cases.  BOTH have the "dump your credit cards on the floor" feature.  Why didn't they put the slots on the other end, so your cards are held in when you flip it open?  Sheesh!  It really narrows the field, and I liked the look of the Sena too.  Maybe they'll realize how stupid the design is, and move the slots to the other end.

 

I have a Sena case for my SJ-30 and it actually has two business card slots. One slot is where they insert the mirror (which I leave in place to make it more rigid), and the second you insert on the end of flap closest to the IR port. I use the second for tucking in a few business cards. love my case:D just my $ .02

[palmgeek]

I looked at the Sena, and actually liked it. The pictures I saw on their web site showed the CC slots on the snap end, away from the IR port. What you described is exactly the opposite, and makes sense. Did they fix it, or are their pictures screwed up?

[GreatOldOne]

Originally posted by jempik
I just ordered an SJ30 but it hasn't arrived yet (I had one of the original Handspring 2-mb dinosaur visors for several years, which finally fried). I'm looking for a leather case -- has anyone had any experience with the Covertec case?

http://www.glblsrc.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=45&cat=8&page=2

I've got one on my SJ30 - very nice fit, and it doesn't add a lot to the overall dimensions of the Clie.

I suppose the only niggle I have is the closure method - it covers the hotsync port, which means I can't fully close the case when I have my SA10 attached.

After showing it off to my work collegues, they ordered covertec cases for their N770's. I should be earning commission from Covertec!

Throughly recommended. :)

[hherbzilla]

Originally posted by palmgeek
I looked at the Sena, and actually liked it. The pictures I saw on their web site showed the CC slots on the snap end, away from the IR port. What you described is exactly the opposite, and makes sense. Did they fix it, or are their pictures screwed up? The mirror comes in the slot where they show a credit card in the picture. If you leave the mirror in place, then you would use the bottom slot closest to the IR port for your CC (where they show the money).http://www.senacases.com/SJ30/cover_in.jpg

[palmgeek]

Thank you for clearing that up. I see it, now that you explained. I think I would remove the mirror, since my CC's stiffen it up enough. My Krusell case is VERY stiff. I wish the cover wasn't so thick...

Anyway, my Krusell case has 3 CC slots (facing the same way the Sena "money slot" faces) plus 2 slots for Memory Sticks. It doesn't have a window slot.

One thing I hated about my PalmGlove (for my old Palm IIIxe) was the window. The plastic window would stick to my screen, and pull off the screen protector when I opened the case. That was when I used the slide-under-the-screen-edge protectors. I used to have to stick a yellow Post-It note over the window, so it wouldn't adhere to my screen protector.

Have you noticed the sticky window problem with the Sena case?

... I don't meant to badger you with questions, but in the quest for the "perfect" case (I’m still not convinced Krusell is it), enquiring minds want to know...

:-)

[hherbzilla]

Originally posted by palmgeek
Have you noticed the sticky window problem with the Sena case?No, because there is no plastic window. There's just a cutout.

[kezza]

Originally posted by jempik
I just ordered an SJ30 but it hasn't arrived yet (I had one of the original Handspring 2-mb dinosaur visors for several years, which finally fried). I'm looking for a leather case -- has anyone had any experience with the Covertec case?

check out the review at PIC:
http://www.palminfocenter.com/view_story.asp?ID=5006

[mrdeucie]

I just got the EB Slipper Prism for my SJ30 last week. I wish the leather would fit a little tighter around the Clie and that it didn't make it feel so big.

[Unregistered]

Does anyone here have the E & B slipper case for an SJ22? After reading this entire thread it's between that one and the bellagio case but I like the clip from the E & B case better since it won't unclip accidentally when you bend over.

[smoothjordan]

I just got a SJ-20 yesterday, and i bought a Belkin case to go with it. It looks exactly the same as the picture above, except the credit card part is below the mem stick holder. It offers great protection along with an optional belt clip. I don't like using belt clip's, but i thought i'd share this knowledge. BTW, it's only $19.99 at staples!!!

[AnnieVan]

I got my Bellagio case today! NICE!!! And it does have a hole for the reset button on the back. Fits like a glove and looks very nice and everything is accessible. I am very happy with it. :)

[strider_mt2k]

I just received my free leather case from Sony for my SJ33.
It arrived a week after I sent the stuff in for it!

It's not super, but it's nice leather, and quite free.

[ZekeSulastin]

Is that a "From Website Only" deal, Strider?

[beckye55]

Originally posted by mrdeucie
I just got the EB Slipper Prism for my SJ30 last week. I wish the leather would fit a little tighter around the Clie and that it didn't make it feel so big.


Are you saying your SJ30 fits in the EB Slipper for a Visor Prism? I've been looking and looking for an alternative to my metal case. I like the features of the EB Slipper because of the wallet aspect and am tired of lugging my Clien and wallet around.

[strider_mt2k]

Originally posted by ZekeSulastin
Is that a "From Website Only" deal, Strider?


EEP!

Sorry about the late reply!

Yes, back when this was going, you had to download a form to print, fill out and send to Sony.


Funny. I gave that free case away months ago to a co-worker
with an SL10. :)

Since then I've gone Bellagio all the way. It's just great, and it's wearing like iron. Very good leather.

[KrazyIvan]

Now that my Krussel is broken in I can say that I am very happy with it. A friend liked it so much that he ordered one for his Dell Axim.:p

[beckye55]

I'm not sure I'm replying to the right source about my very first post/reply:

Are you saying your SJ30 fits in the EB Slipper for a Visor Prism? I've been looking and looking for an alternative to my metal case. I like the features of the EB Slipper because of the wallet aspect and am tired of lugging my Clien and wallet around.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Unregistered]

So I'm one of the hundreds of thousands of people who bought the SJ22 in the last couple of months. $100 dollars after rebates? Nice.

I've been looking for a case, but none really suit my needs. I'd like to get one of the aluminum clamshell hard cases, but they have cutouts all along the side. Since I carry my PDA in my pants pocket, I'm concerned about lint and dirt getting places it where shouldn't be, ie memory stick slot, hotsync port. Lint almost killed my handspring deluxe. The only cut outs I really need would be one for the stylus and one for the JOG dial/back button. I can't find anything like it! I don't need those user friendly features!
I never beam, I have one memory stick that's always in, and who cares if I need to take it out of the case to charge, it takes 5 seconds. Any suggestions?

[Totally Clie'd]

Unregistered,

Most of the SJ22-specific cases are designed with the cutouts so that they can advertise to a broader customer base. It seems your choice is to either have one custom made (either by yourself or by a company) or order one of those universal cases and cut out the sections you need on your own.

[Unregistered]

Where do they sell universal cases?

Anyway, I was just thinking of getting a DSI, and covering up the ports I don't need with some fancy rubber tape I found. I'd do it from the inside out, and I'd still be able to poke the power button if I covered it.
A question though, do those lids flip all the way open until they meet something, or do they stop at a certain angle. In the pictures it shows the lid only going until it's straight up. I'd like some thing that goes a little further.

[Unregistered]

Which is better Rhinoskin or DSI?

[blkpassion]

in the bargin basement they have the sj33 Aluminium cases for 11 bucks

http://www.proporta.com/detail.asp?id=551

if you dont mind a few scraches