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« on: April 23, 2007, 07:19:20 pm »
I'm not a big fan of the flip style cases that basically just clip onto the outside of the Zaurus.  I have a Palmpal nylon case intended for the 860 size models (from conics, they no longer have them), which is okay for my 3200, but I'd like something a little better.

This is the case I'm currently using:

http://conics.net/shp/pda/zaurus-sl-c700/c...palmpal-02.html

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« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2007, 01:31:40 am »
pdair c-3200
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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2007, 11:32:58 am »
I really like my Piel Frama.  The case does a pretty good job of protecting the Z thanks to the the pocket that bottom (keyboard portion) of Z slides into.  It also isn't as thick as my PDAir.  

If you can find one the CaseLogic Dave Mirra GameBoy Shuttle case is very similar to your old case.
« Last Edit: April 24, 2007, 11:34:05 am by HoloVector »
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Symbol WiFi CF card|Buffalo WiFi CF Card|Buffalo Ethernet CF Card|Red Piel Frama Case|PDAir Case|Black Pelican 1020 Case|Pentopia Stylii|SaruTek Protectors|Transcend SDs (4GB 150X, 1GB 80X, 256MB 45X, 128MB 45X)|2GB PNY SD|2GB SanDisk SD|Transcend CFs (1GB 80X, 512MB 80X)|Sandisk CFs (4GB, 512MB, 256MB)|256MB Netac USB-CF|RH-1 Remote
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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2007, 11:56:31 am »
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pdair c-3200
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That's the exactly style I don't want.

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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2007, 02:06:33 pm »
I use the grey Palmtec (Proporta) Neopren Case designed for the Psion 5 and I like it.  

[img]http://www.wide-eye.de/images/proporta/neopren1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /]
[img]http://www.wide-eye.de/images/proporta/neopren3.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /]
[img]http://www.wide-eye.de/images/proporta/neopren4.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /]

You can get it with blue and red too.

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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2007, 02:20:53 pm »
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I use the grey Palmtec (Proporta) Neopren Case designed for the Psion 5 and I like it.   

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You can get it with blue and red too.

Regards,
Frank
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I stopped using neoprene cases when the screen on one of my Psion 3a's in a neoprene case was smashed when I was carrying them in my book bag.  
« Last Edit: April 24, 2007, 02:21:36 pm by HoloVector »
I think I'm coming down with what kahm's got!  I now have 3 Zaurii in house!  ;)
Current: Zaurus SL-C3200 -  Bobby (Configuring pdaXii13 Akita with Full 5.4.9 upgrade running IceWM)
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Zaurus SL-C860 - Fett (Customized Cacko 1.23 with handmade Boba Fett Theme)
Symbol WiFi CF card|Buffalo WiFi CF Card|Buffalo Ethernet CF Card|Red Piel Frama Case|PDAir Case|Black Pelican 1020 Case|Pentopia Stylii|SaruTek Protectors|Transcend SDs (4GB 150X, 1GB 80X, 256MB 45X, 128MB 45X)|2GB PNY SD|2GB SanDisk SD|Transcend CFs (1GB 80X, 512MB 80X)|Sandisk CFs (4GB, 512MB, 256MB)|256MB Netac USB-CF|RH-1 Remote
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2007, 02:24:14 pm »
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I use the grey Palmtec (Proporta) Neopren Case designed for the Psion 5 and I like it.   

[img]http://www.wide-eye.de/images/proporta/neopren1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /]
[img]http://www.wide-eye.de/images/proporta/neopren3.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /]
[img]http://www.wide-eye.de/images/proporta/neopren4.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /]

You can get it with blue and red too.

Regards,
Frank
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this one looks good.  I'm doing some shopping myself since I broke my pdair(Lets just say i did something to it I wasn't suppose to.
« Last Edit: April 24, 2007, 02:25:46 pm by Cresho »
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Zaurus SL-5500 Sharp Rom 3.13 with steel theme
pretec pocket pc wi fi
ambicom bt2000-cf bluetooth-made in taiwan
simpletech 1gb cf
pny 1gb sd
patriot 2gb
ocz or patriot 4gb sd(failed after 2 weeks)only on z
creative csw-5300 speakers in stereo
DigiLife DDV-1000 for video, Audio, Picture recording playable on the zaurus
Mustek DV4500-video recorder, pictures, voice record on sd for z

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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2007, 03:14:25 pm »
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I stopped using neoprene cases when the screen on one of my Psion 3a's in a neoprene case was smashed when I was carrying them in my book bag.   
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The flip cases would offer even less protection, I would think!

Thanks for the replies everyone, keep them coming.

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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2007, 04:25:27 pm »
I have a couple of Pelican cases for my Z. I use them when taking my Z on my motorcycle, in the saddlebags.
The "Pelican 1020 micro case" fits the later clamshells perfectly with a quarter inch of extra space only on the end. The long sides fit snugly.
With a thin piece of foam on top, I also have room for my GPS CF card and another IO card such as Wifi.
These are hard cases for rugged use.
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« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2007, 04:30:56 pm »
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I stopped using neoprene cases when the screen on one of my Psion 3a's in a neoprene case was smashed when I was carrying them in my book bag.  
[div align=\"right\"][a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=159671\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a][/div]

The flip cases would offer even less protection, I would think!

Thanks for the replies everyone, keep them coming.
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Both of my Z's have taken swan dives onto concrete in the PDAir and Piel Frama cases which is significantly more force than what busted the LCD on my Psion when it was in that neoprene case.
I think I'm coming down with what kahm's got!  I now have 3 Zaurii in house!  ;)
Current: Zaurus SL-C3200 -  Bobby (Configuring pdaXii13 Akita with Full 5.4.9 upgrade running IceWM)
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Zaurus SL-C860 - Fett (Customized Cacko 1.23 with handmade Boba Fett Theme)
Symbol WiFi CF card|Buffalo WiFi CF Card|Buffalo Ethernet CF Card|Red Piel Frama Case|PDAir Case|Black Pelican 1020 Case|Pentopia Stylii|SaruTek Protectors|Transcend SDs (4GB 150X, 1GB 80X, 256MB 45X, 128MB 45X)|2GB PNY SD|2GB SanDisk SD|Transcend CFs (1GB 80X, 512MB 80X)|Sandisk CFs (4GB, 512MB, 256MB)|256MB Netac USB-CF|RH-1 Remote
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« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2007, 04:34:50 pm »
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I have a couple of Pelican cases for my Z. I use them when taking my Z on my motorcycle, in the saddlebags.
The "Pelican 1020 micro case" fits the later clamshells perfectly with a quarter inch of extra space only on the end. The long sides fit snugly.
With a thin piece of foam on top, I also have room for my GPS CF card and another IO card such as Wifi.
These are hard cases for rugged use.
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Don't you find the Pelican cases make your setup kind of chunky?  I can still fit my Z in the Piel Frama in my jacket pocket with only a small bulge in the jacket.
I think I'm coming down with what kahm's got!  I now have 3 Zaurii in house!  ;)
Current: Zaurus SL-C3200 -  Bobby (Configuring pdaXii13 Akita with Full 5.4.9 upgrade running IceWM)
Zaurus SL-C1000 - Hachiko (Configuring Cacko 1.23 with evilJazz's new kernel)
Zaurus SL-C860 - Fett (Customized Cacko 1.23 with handmade Boba Fett Theme)
Symbol WiFi CF card|Buffalo WiFi CF Card|Buffalo Ethernet CF Card|Red Piel Frama Case|PDAir Case|Black Pelican 1020 Case|Pentopia Stylii|SaruTek Protectors|Transcend SDs (4GB 150X, 1GB 80X, 256MB 45X, 128MB 45X)|2GB PNY SD|2GB SanDisk SD|Transcend CFs (1GB 80X, 512MB 80X)|Sandisk CFs (4GB, 512MB, 256MB)|256MB Netac USB-CF|RH-1 Remote
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« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2007, 04:47:45 pm »
I also have a Piel Frama case.
I mentioned the Pelican cases for an alternative protection.
You can drop one of these in a river, and if you retrieve it before the current sweeps it away, the contents will still be just as dry as they were when on land.
These cases are good for boating, camping, and hiking/backpacking.
« Last Edit: April 24, 2007, 05:13:31 pm by Jon_J »
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« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2007, 11:46:28 pm »
Here's an older thread:
http://www.umpcportal.com/modules/news/art...php?storyid=524
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« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2007, 01:10:08 am »
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Here's an older thread:
http://www.umpcportal.com/modules/news/art...php?storyid=524
I'm still using my Dave Mira Gameboy holster.
It's built to last!
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wrong link?  

anyway, i have dropped the Zaurus with pdair and survived tons on to concrete. i only have scuff marks on the side. pdair is thick and you will never worry about lcd damage. i stick itin my pocket but of course its thick.
Zaurus C-3200 (internal 8gb seagate drive) with buuf icon theme, cacko 1.23 full,  and also Meanie's pdaxqtrom-Debian/Open Office
Zaurus SL-5500 Sharp Rom 3.13 with steel theme
pretec pocket pc wi fi
ambicom bt2000-cf bluetooth-made in taiwan
simpletech 1gb cf
pny 1gb sd
patriot 2gb
ocz or patriot 4gb sd(failed after 2 weeks)only on z
creative csw-5300 speakers in stereo
DigiLife DDV-1000 for video, Audio, Picture recording playable on the zaurus
Mustek DV4500-video recorder, pictures, voice record on sd for z

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« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2007, 08:09:46 am »
I think the main problem with size is the C3200 itself!

I'm curious, you guys don't find the Piel Frama case annoying?  It just seems to me dealing with that extra layer, and the cover for the screen would be annoying.