Help--leather cases?

[Lpas]

Has anyone here tried the Sony CA30 (slim) or CA 32 (sleek) carrying cases for the SJ/SL series?

http://sonyelectronics.sonystyle.com/micros/clie/accessories/accessory-SJ.html#carryingcase30

OR

http://sonyelectronics.sonystyle.com/micros/clie/accessories/accessory-SJ.html#carryingcase32

They seem a little overpriced to me but I can't find much of anything else that fits the bill. I'm looking for a smallish, leather, book-style case without a zipper closure. I've also checked out the Rhinoskin case, but the two models from Sony still seem a little closer to what I'm looking for. For some reason I guess most leather models (i.e. Bellagio, Covertec, etc.) are flip-top as opposed to side-opening.

It irritates me that Sony doesn't provide any pictures of the inside, dimensions, etc. If someone knows where I could find that information (or any of the Sony stuff at lower prices) I'd be very interested. Thanks

[Gazpacho]

How about the Digital Express case from Brando?

http://shop.brando.com.hk/deslsjcase.php

[russr]

I've seen the Digital Express case before and I've always felt that it leaves too much of the clie exposed. If I were going to use a case like that, it seems to have little advantage over the included leather flap for the Clie.

As far as the Sony's cases, I really like the CA30. The CA32 looks too much like a woman's purse or pocketbook.

[p_UK]

Originally posted by Lpas
They seem a little overpriced to me but I can't find much of anything else that fits the bill. I'm looking for a smallish, leather, book-style case without a zipper closure. I've also checked out the Rhinoskin case, but the two models from Sony still seem a little closer to what I'm looking for. For some reason I guess most leather models (i.e. Bellagio, Covertec, etc.) are flip-top as opposed to side-opening.


i've got the CA30. i bought it cos it looked really nice. the fit is good with my sj30. it really does look very professional.

however, i'm not currently using it. the problem is that with one piece of leather on the front, one on the back and a bit on the side, it does make the clie rather bulkier.

also, it is not as practical as the leather flap that comes with the clie (which i am currently using) since when you hold the clie (leaving the case hanging) the case is heavier and bulkier than the flap and so does not feel as good.

that said, the case looks very nice. i bought it on sight (at compusa).