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Vaja #721 Case for the Clie 710c Series by Judie Clark Last date revised: 10/12/2001 Product Requirements: Device: Sony Clie N710c & N760c I am trying to figure out what is going on at Vaja these days... While it is normal for a PDA case company to add new models as the various new PDAs hit the shelves; Vaja has taken this a step further. It's as if the company is experiencing a creative explosion . My first clue was when the special edition iPAQ cases appeared earlier this year. While it's true that these cases were basically made of the same materials and in the same styles as the original, classic Vaja cases, it was their colors that led me to believe that Vaja was attempting to do something about PDA case boredom . With tints such as purple and cherry, cases were finally available that wouldn't cramp your style if you weren't the black, brown, or tan type. Then came Vaja's line of custom iPAQ cases . Sure, some of the available leather styles remained the same, but the majority of the materials were new, vivid, and different. Therefore, I guess it was only a matter of time before their stitching became something other than just a means to hold pieces of leather together. We got a glimpse of what was coming, when Julie reviewed Vaja's Palm m500 series cases. Suddenly, the case-makers at Vaja were using contrasting stitching to accent the curves of their cases and the PDAs they contained. With the addition of this stitching, a "plain brown case" can no longer be viewed as such. Naturally, when I saw that there were cases featuring this stitching available for my Sony Clie N710c, I wanted to give one a try. Tan aniline Solid Tan Cherry aniline Cherry & Black Black aniline Solid Black I received their Solid Tan #721 Clie Case and I have to say, I am very impressed. This case is also available in Cherry and Black, and Solid Black aniline leather. As you can see, there is off-white contrasting stitching around all the edges of the case, as well as on either side of the leather pieces that make up the hourglass shape in the middle of the flip-lid. This case is a belt-clip model, and it comes with the standard removable Vaja plastic clip. There is a metal button on the rear of the case that sticks out by approximately 0.25" that attaches to the clip. The leather is a very smooth, extremely small-grained aniline. You can expect this case to show scratches easily, but in no way does that detract from the looks of this Vaja. On the bottom front of the flip-lid, is the little "road-bump" logo plate that Vaja is using now. I like this metal badge, as it adds very subtle name recognition without being too flashy. I was happy to see a perfectly centered reset hole on the back of the case. It seems like it should be a given, but there are plenty of play-through cases on the market that require PDA removal before a reset can be performed. Here are this Vaja case's vital statistics: Weight Height Width Thickness Naked Clie n710c 5.5oz (157g) 4.7" (11.8cm) 2.8" (7.1cm) 0.65" (1.7cm) Clie in Vaja #721 Case 7.5oz (213g) 4.9" (12.5cm) 2.9" (7.3cm) 1.2" (2.9cm) Without going to the added expense of ordering this Vaja as a custom design (prices start at $85), or as a Special Edition (prices start at $75.90), you are slightly limited in your available options; but since this case comes with with the snap-closure system, and the Memory Stick slots, you will have essentially everything you might need. You won't have the option of getting a thinner, less padded flip-lid, but I guess it all balances out. The inside of this Vaja is just as impressive as the outside. The flip-lid is reinforced with an ABS plastic insert, and is covered in more of the aniline leather. Instead of pockets for ID or credit cards, there are three Memory Stick slots. If you know even a little bit about leather-working, you will recognize that these slots were formed by molding the leather over a form. When the slots are empty, they still retain the Memory Stick shape, and add to the custom look and feel of this case. As with all Vaja cases that I have ever reviewed, the holster is reinforced with nylon fabric to prevent stretching. A small oval cutout is present for the power button, and the screen area is perfectly outlined in contrasting off-white stitching. The Clie is inserted into the case through the top slot of the holster. Since this area is left free when the case is open, you have easy access to the Memory Stick slot, the Infrared port, and the stylus silo. The bottom of the case has a cutout to allow syncing and charging of the Clie with the travel cable. This case will not allow syncing while in the cradle, but because of the Clie's detachable cradle and cord set-up, this should not be too large of an inconvenience. When the flip-lid is closed, this port is completely covered and protected. The left side of the Vaja has a dip so that the headphones can plug into their slot, and then there is a long oval cutout directly below to allow access to the jog-dial, back, and hold buttons. I felt that the cutout around the button area seemed a little tight, but I had no problem accessing the jog-dial or back button. The hold button took a little more effort, but since I rarely - if ever - use this feature, I was not inconvenienced. Once again, Vaja has come up with a case design that manages to not only do an excellent job of protecting its enclosed PDA, but also looks fabulous while doing it. I would consider this case perfect if they had offered it in a non belt-clip version without having to go to the extra expense of ordering their custom version. When compared to the Special Edition and custom design versions, I found this "stock" case's price quite reasonable. Price: $54.90 with belt clip, $52.90 without belt clip. Available in Solid Tan, Cherry & Black, and Solid Black aniline leather Pros: Beautiful custom design at "stock" price Does not add much bulk to the Clie Cons: The cutout on the side is a bit narrow - makes it tricky to access hold button, jog dial, and back button Let me know your comments on the Vaja #721 Case for the Clie 710c Series, and read what others have to say. Back to Main Page.


. Krusell Handit Sony CLIÉ NZ90 Case with Multidapt by Judie Hughes D ate: 11/19/2003 Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Product Requirements: Sony CLIÉ NZ90 Can you believe that I have never once reviewed a Krusell case? It's really quite amazing when you think of all the different ones that have passed though my hands over the years. I can remember hearing the Krusell name when Whitney LuBean started using them to create his CF Sleeve cases for the (then) Compaq iPAQ. Obviously, for Whitney to use them, I figured they must be a quality product. Now that I actually have my first Krusell in hand, I can understand their appeal. I received the case for the Sony CLIÉ NZ90, but there are versions avaiable for just about every popular PDA. Comprised of small grained black leather with matching stitching, the Krusell uses a deceptively simple flip-case style. The only branding on the exterior of the case is the tasteful metal logo badge on the bottom front. The case is kept closed with a snapping tab, which can be used in either of two snaps on the rear. Adding the second snap was clever, because once there are a couple of memory sticks, ID or credit cards added into the flap's interior pockets, it would be easy for this case to suffer from the same problem that plagues many of this design - the inability to close. Obviously, this is not the situation, here. An added benefit to the snap and tab design is that by folding the flip lid backwards and snapping from that direction, a much more secure method for handling the PDA is created. The leather used in this case is a softer Napa style which feels great to the touch. It has been reinforced in the screen area with corrugated cardboard and foam, which makes it a little puffier than I ordinarily like, but there is no denying the added protection to the screen. The back of the case fells like it is comprised of several layers of leather, giving it a more rigid, stiffer feel. Whereas other NZ90 cases I have reviewed seemed to gap over the PDA's hump-back, the Krusell manages to hug every curve. Opening the flip-lid reveals a leather wallet area built into the lid. There is room for two memory sticks and up to three ID or credit cards. A black tag with the Krusell logo in red is sewn into the edge. The area that lines the holster is finished in a fuzzy nylon, similar to the material used in eyeglass cases. This should protect the NZ from unnecessary wear. The holster itself is comprised of leather sides with a clear vinyl that covers the keyboard area. I don't generally use the keyboard on my NZ90, and I prefer to keep my PDA in portrait mode, so the vinyl holster is not a bother to me. If I did use the keyboard, I would not approve of it because it lands in the upper 1/4 of the second line of keys. It would make typing (or should I say "thumbing") on the keyboard feel weird and slightly clammy - with the added bonus of an extra ridge of plastic on that line of keys...no thanks. There are sufficient cutouts all around the bottom of the case to allow for using the various buttons and features... The right side allows easy access to the jog-dial, back button and voice recorder. There is a reset button hole, but on my case it was not quite lined up right. The case is quite tight-fitting when new, so it is possible that with more use it would loosen up enough to properly allow access. The bottom of the Krusell has a cutout to allow access to the WiFi/CF slot... The right side has cutouts for the power slider, hold button, memory Stick slot, head-phone jack and camera-capture button. The flip-lid of the case wraps back far enough to allow unfettered use of the camera. It does not fold back far enough to allow syncing or charging, even with a cable, so you will have to remove the CLIÉ from this case every time you need to sync or charge. The rear of the case has cutouts for the CLIÉ's speaker, as well as the female receiver for their Multidapt Clip system (sold separately). You can watch a presentation on this system here . The Krusell case is refreshing in that it is an excellent quality case for a surprisingly low price. If you have been on the fence, trying to find a belt-clip case that did a lot without breaking the bank, then you might want to take a look at the Krusell. Krusell cases are not available directly from the manufacturer, they must be purchased from either online or brick and mortar stores. Here are some vendors to start with. Price: $29.99 Pros: Great price Extremely well made Padded screen protection Easy access to memory stick Cons: Reset button hole is not centered Case must loosen a bit before it is easy to insert and remove PDA Must remove PDA for syncing and charging Vinyl holster covers keys Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Back to Main Page.


. Extreme Limit Sony CLIE TH55 Metal & Leather Suit by Julie Strietelmeier D ate: 05/10/2004 Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE TH55 If you are not the type of person who is content enough to purchase just a leather case or just a metal case for your Sony CLIE TH55, then you might want to check out the Metal & Leather Suit from Extreme Limit of Japan. Well known for their PDA body suit cases, this particular model combines the softness and richness of leather, with the rigidity of metal, to protect your electronic investment from everyday wear and tear. Available in black Italian leather with either a black or silver 04mm Aluminum plate, this case has plenty of storage and play-through access. But is it perfect for everyone? Maybe not. Read on to see why I say this... The quality leather used in the construction of this case is very finely grained black leather. The metal panel (black in my review sample), blends in perfectly with the leather. So much so in fact, that you might not realize that it isn't leather until you touch it. Sewn into the screen cover portion of the case, the metal panel gives quite a bit of added protection. The anodized finish has a slightly 'grain' to it, so it does not show fingerprints. The first problem that I ran into with this case was the fact that the CLIE's plastic flip cover needed to be removed in order to slide the PDA into the play-through leather holster. While it's not a big deal to remove the cover, doing so might contribute to misplacing it later. The TH55 slides into the holster easily. There is one large cutout for the display and status LEDs at the top of the screen. Cutouts for the application buttons, sync port, side buttons and earphone jack are also included. On the right side of the holster, there is a stylus holder. I'm not really sure why this was included due to the fact that the stylus is easily accessible just the way it is. The back of the case has cutouts to allow for access to the Memory Stick slot, and camera. The screen cover portion of the case has a soft suede flap that protects the PDA screen from the contents of the storage pockets. This flap is held in place by a very small rectangle of Velcro. If you don't like the flap, you can remove it. Under the flap you will find 2 business / credit card slots and 2 Memory Stick slots. The cover is held closed with a tab-in-slot type of closure method. The main reason why I said that this case might not be perfect for everyone is the fact that while in use, the screen cover hangs down below the PDA instead of flipping back over the top of it like the majority of 'slipper' type cases do. For me, it feels a little awkward to use this style of case. That said, it's really all in the eye of the beholder. I didn't really notice any major problems using my TH55 while it was in the case. It's comfortable to hold in your hand, has several storage slots, looks great in a business or casual setting, and is constructed perfectly. If you don't mind the cover hanging down, instead of flopping over the back of your hand, then this case might be the one you've been looking for. Price: 7900 Yen ~$69.57 US Pros: Play through Suede display protector flap Cons: Have to remove the plastic screen cover Expensive Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Back to Main Page.


. Vaja #SO81 Sony CLIE TH-55 Custom Case by Julie Strietelmeier D ate: 06/22/2004 Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE TH-55 Even though Sony is bowing out of the PDA arena, that doesn't mean accessory manufactures have to follow suit and abandon the CLIE line of PDAs. In fact, my favorite PDA case manufacturer Vaja has just released a new leather case for the newest and unfortunately last CLIE model: the TH-55. Vaja's SO81 custom leather case is available in a nice selection of colors depending on the option of embossing or non-embossing. For those wishing to have their case embossed with a name or company logo, there are 11 colors to choose from. There are 15 colors available in the Tan Analine / Floater non-embossing leather versions. Since this is a custom case, Vaja will not have them in stock when you place your order. Each case is made to the buyer's specifications. Besides embossing, color and type of leather, you can also choose if you want card slots in the flip cover, and if you want the cover to be padded. You also have the choice of the interior material. This can be either a soft leather, or the same type/color leather as the exterior. I was sent the Vitelino Chocolate with padded cover and card slots. As always, the first time you open a box containing a Vaja leather case, you're almost assaulted by the smell of quality leather. This time was no different. After inspecting the case for blemishes or manufacturing defects and finding none, I popped off the built-in plastic screen cover and slipped my TH-55 into the leather holster. This case is a little different than most; the TH-55 slides into the holster horizontally instead of vertically. The holster fully encloses the PDA except for the cutouts for various buttons and connection points. A snap holds the PDA very securely in place. There's no way your CLIE will fall out of this case... One large cutout exposes the display and status LEDs. This cutout lines up perfectly and does not inhibit use. There is one small half circle cutout on the right side of the holster that I guess is just there as convenient push point to facilitate extracting the PDA from the case. The left side of the holster has access for the Voice recorder switch, Power/Hold slider, shutter and capture switches, and earphone jack. The snap that holds the PDA in the case can be unsnapped to expose the Memory Stick slot cover. It's pretty difficult to insert and remove Memory Sticks while they are in the case though. The little cover can barely flip open far enough to allow you to get access to the media. The bottom of the case has a large cutout that exposes both the application buttons and sync port. The reset switch can be accessed by slightly shifting the bottom of the case to the right. Instead of a simply punching a hole in the leather, Vaja placed a small circular mesh grill cover over the microphone. The screen cover portion of the case is sewn into the middle of the case back, so that it can flip down to allow access to the built-in camera and jog dial. A larger circular mesh grill covers the speaker. Although taking pictures with the CLIE is not difficult while in this case, using the jog dial. does feel a bit awkward. E-book readers may find this less than pleasant. The cover itself has quite a bit of built-in storage with 2 regular business card slots, 1 large slot behind them, and 2 Memory Stick slots. I wish Vaja would include a thin leather protector between the cards and screen like Extreme Limit does with their cases. If you don't use a screen protector on your PDA screen, I would fear that the plastic credit cards and media cards might press against the PDA screen and cause scratches. Everyday use with this case has been great. It looks gorgeous and doesn't add much to the overall size and weight of the CLIE. It's always hard to find a fault when it comes to Vaja's products. As always, there is the price issue... This isn't a $25-30 case. And while the Vaja case probably doesn't offer much more protection than a cheaper case, it is a case that will protect your PDA and offer a measure of luxury and class that many other cases just can't reach. Price: Starting $82.90 - $136.90 ($106.90 as reviewed) Pros: Play through Ample storage Gorgeous Cons: Hard to use jog dial Memory Stick slot cover can't quite open fully Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Back to Main Page.


. Surplus PDA Sony CLIE TH55 Case by Julie Strietelmeier D ate: 05/10/2004 Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIE TH55 Fans of book style cases will be happy to learn that there is a new Sony CLIE TH55 offering on the market from Surplus PDA . Available in smooth grained black leather with contrasting white stitching, this is good case for men, women, corporate or casual. The case is well constructed with even stitching. The front and back are nicely padded, but the screen cover portion of the case does lack a stiffener of some type. The interior of the case is a contrasting beige colored shiny leather. Not exactly very attractive in my opinion. Think Silly Putty beige... There are 2 slots for Memory Sticks, with one large pocket behind them, for papers, cards or bills. The middle of the case has a slot for the stylus. Although it is not required, I removed the plastic flip cover from my TH55 before snapping it into the plastic holder that this case uses to hold the PDA in place. Unlike the Brando TH55 cases that I reviewed recently, it is possible to access the reset switch while the PDA is snapped into the holder. It is also quite a bit easier to insert and remove the PDA from this holder than it was the Brando cases. I can't find much to complain or praise about this case. It looks nice and will protect your TH55 from normal abuse. Price: $32.90 US Pros: Play through Cons: No stiffener in the screen cover part of the case Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Back to Main Page.


. Extreme Limit Body-Suit for Sony CLIÉ PEG-NZ90 by Judie Hughes D ate: 09/25/2003 Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Product Requirements: Sony CLIÉ PEG-NZ90 There are benefits to keeping every PDA in a case: Cases offer pockets for carrying accessories. They can also provide screen protection for those that prefer carrying their PDA in portrait/tablet mode. A case will provide protection from scratches to the PDA's shell, as well as its screen.. Plus, I think a lot of people just like the way their PDA feels when it is covered in leather. Extreme Limit , " the leading Japanese manufacturer of bags and cases for mobile computers, " has a new offering in their Body-Suit line, made for the Sony CLIÉ NZ-90 . Unlike the pebbled leather of the cases in this series that I have reviewed in the past, this version consists of a smooth grained cowhide in black with matching black stitching. There is an interesting addition of two zippers on the rear of the case, with their pulls joined by a leather wishbone shaped snapping tab that is done in black leather with contrasting red edges. In the center of the rear zippers is a pocket for a CF card. The top of this pocket is embossed with the Extreme Limit logo. Note that the CF pocket covers the area where the NZ's speaker is. With some PDAs, this might not be a big deal, but because the NZ90's speaker is not that loud to begin with, I think the pocket's placement is a mistake. This Body-Suit is a classic flip-style case, featuring a holster that the NZ90 slides into and affording complete protection to the PDA's front, bottom and rear, with some protection to the sides. Because of the placement of the PDA's buttons, memory card slots, jog-dial and sliding power button, the appropriate cutouts were made in the case's sides. The left side has notches for jog-dial, Back, and Voice Recorder buttons, and when you peel back the Velcroed leather strip that covers the CLIÉ's bottom, there is a perfectly centered hole for the reset button. On my sample, the only cutout that didn't seem to line up as nicely as I would have expected was the one on the right side, where the memory stick, hold and power buttons are. The cut-out seemed to be at an angle which exposed a portion of the MS. Since the website says that the memory stick is supposed to be accessible by unzipping the back of the case, I assume that this was a defect. Note that there is also a lanyard loop included for those that want that feature. As previously mentioned, there is a leather strap that covers the CLIÉ's bottom. It can be undone to expose the compact flash slot, or left undone if you have the WiFi card installed. Personally, I don't like this strap, I found that it either got in my way or its Velcro was constantly being unpeeled. I would have preferred that the case's bottom had either been left intact or been made with a cut-out slot. Unsnapping the wishbone tab reveals and interior comprised of more smooth black leather and a soft nappy material which will touch the back side of the CLIÉ. In the front portion of the flip-lid are four slots for ID or business cards, a stylus loop, as well as two memory stick slots. The flip-lid can be laid against the back of the case to expose and use the camera. For those that choose to carry items in the flip-lids pockets, there might be a concern about these items touching or scratching the NZ90. This is especially true for those that prefer to keep the CLIÉ in tablet mode, as I do. To protect the PDA, Extreme Limit has installed a removable black suede flap. The holster is composed of a clear flexible plastic which covers the entire keyboard. While I suppose that there may be a good reason for this, I personally don't like it. I feel as if the addition of the plastic cheapens the case. Even though I keep my NZ90 in tablet mode, and I rarely have to actually see the plastic, I don't like knowing that it is there. The one thing that may appeal to some people is the fact that this case can sync in the cradle, because of the dual zippers. When you pull them back, and undo the case's bottom flap, you can then position the NZ90 in its cradle. This is not a simple thing to do however, as it involves several steps and repositioning of the CLIÉ both in the case and on the cradle. It really is a bit of a hassle, and I found it much easier just to remove the PDA from the case, but to each their own. Overall, this isn't one of my favorite cases. While I think that Extreme Limit included some worthwhile elements, I also feel that the case missed its mark. The very E&B-esqe (examples: iPAQ & Jornada ) addition of the two zippers on the back just seems like a poorly implemented design. Let's face it - Sony put the power/sync port for the NZ90 in an incredibly inconvenient position. I don't think it will be possible to design a case that can easily allow the PDA to sync or charge in the cradle. Those of us with an NZ90 that choose to use a case will just have to accept that this will involve removing it when we need to perform those necessary functions. Price: ¥ 6850, or approximately $62 Pros: NZ90 can sync and charge while in case Can hold one compact flash card and two memory sticks Removable suede flap protects screen from items in pockets Clear holster allows view of keyboard Cons: Expensive It is a pain to sync and charge the NZ90 when in the case Zippers that allow access for syncing/charging seem too big and flashy Velcroed bottom strap gets in the way when opened Plastic holster is cheesy Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Back to Main Page.


. Xigma Sony CLIÉ NZ90 Jacket - Metallic Model by Judie Hughes D ate: 07/22/2003 Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ PEG-NZ90/U Back in the 80's when I had a black bob, thought that Robert Smith (of the Cure) was the "end-all/be-all", and when I would wear just about any piece of clothing as long as it was black, I was toting around a Filofax paper based organizer. Granted, this was a black Celtic design embossed beauty of a binder, complete with silver accents. It fit right in with my whole "scary-girl" image, yet allowed me to still be the organized person that I had to be. In 2003, my image has softened up a bit, but I still like things that have a certain edgier style about them. That's why when I saw the new Xigma NZ90 Jacket - Metallic Model I was immediately intrigued. This case is arty, edgy and eye-catching, but unlike some other products that try to accomplish all of these characteristics at once, it still manages to be extremely well made and composed of only the finest materials. This case is available in two styles, Bi-Fold (book style) or Flip. I received the latter. As with any case made for the CLIÉ NZ90, there are a couple of challenges that must be met. As I mentioned in a different case review for this same PDA, the following issues must be addressed: First you have to deal with the fact that the sync/charge port is on the middle upper back of the PDA, instead of the more traditional and convenient bottom. Next is the placement of the Memory Stick slot, which is on the right side - perfect for being accidentally ejected. Then there is the hunchback caused by the 2 mega-pixel camera which needs to be camouflaged. Last is the Compact Flash slot on the bottom which must remain open because it is intended for a protruding WiFi card. The Flip's exterior is fashioned from black cowhide that has been embossed with a hodge-podge of silver letters, similar to newsprint. Almost everything appears to be written backwards, and on my case the only print that actually made sense was the "Art Stone Dancewear" blurb on the front, and the phrase "A Bad Day at the Office" on the back. HA! There are a variety of fonts used, and the whole effect is simply fun , yet tasteful. The edges of the case are stitched in a contrasting white thread which just adds to the overall couture-graffiti vibe. The interior of the case is slightly more sedate, featuring black Napa leather trimmed with matching suede lambskin. A Napa holster cradles the bottom half of the NZ90, allowing the PDA to be used in either keyboard or tablet mode. The padded and ABS plastic reinforced flip-lid is held in place with a magnetic snap, so with that in mind it would probably be better to not store a credit card in the interior pocket. Two Memory Sticks can be stored in the provided slots, but if you tend to keep your PDA in tablet mode as I do, you might not want to put anything there. A slot is present at the bottom of the CLIÉ for the Compact Flash WiFi card, but when the flip-lid is down it will not fasten if the card is still inserted. The left side of the case has a hole punched so that the reset button is accessible, and the leather continues up this side to the bottom of the voice recorder button. The right side of the Flip is a bit more open, allowing access to not only the Power and Hold buttons, but also to the Memory Stick slot. Personally, I think this is a mistake as the memory card has a tendency to be accidentally ejected in this location. I prefer a case that will keep it covered. Before you ask, let me say that I don't find it inconvenient to extract the NZ90 from the case to remove or insert the memory card, because I seldom need to; I have a 1GB Memory Stick Pro. ☺ The camera is easily accessible by flipping back the case. Unfortunately, the same can't be said about the sync/charge port. It is impossible to use the cradle or a cable when the CLIÉ is in the Flip, so it is necessary to remove it. Based on the special needs that are presented due to the form factor of the NZ90, there are a couple places that this case falls slightly short as well as a couple places that it excels. You can't sync or charge while the PDA is in this case and the Memory Stick slot is left exposed, meaning that it can pop out accidentally. On the other hand, the leather wraps beautifully around the NZ90s hunchback, and the camera is exposed perfectly when needed. The Compact Flash WiFi card can be used with this case, but it can't be left in when the case is snapped shut. Over all, I think this is a gorgeous case that has more personality than any I have seen to date. If you are a rebel at heart but you have to look somewhat respectable, then I think this case will be just the ticket. Price: $69 Pros: Beautiful, arty case that offers an individual and creative flair Extremely well made with excellent materials and craftsmanship Cons: Can not sync or charge while PDA is in case Open access to Memory Stick allows it to be accidentally popped out Padded flip-lid adds a bit of bulk to the already pudgy NZ90 Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Back to Main Page.


Extreme Limit Mesh Suit for CLIÉ (NR Series) by Mike Riegel Last date revised: 11/25/2002 Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ NR Series Anyone out there actually jumped out of a helicopter with nothing but a snowboard??? Okay, neither have I, a fact that makes me question whether or not I have the right to use an Extreme Limit case on my PDA. Can’t say that I am anywhere near extreme and I don’t think I’ve even seen the limit since the first Bush administration… So, how can I use this case in good conscience, am I some kind of a wannabe that lives vicariously through a handheld computer cover. In a word…no. I may not bungee off the space shuttle nor half pipe on top of a skyscraper, but I am a demon when it comes to my PDA. Even after the short time I’ve owned my NR, the thing looks like it has been though a semi-serious police action, if not the entire war. Therefore, I need a case that that can handle my extreme handling of my PDA…all the way to the limit. Nope, no poseurs here… Okay, back to business – I recently had that company’s offering for the CLIÉ NR come across my desk. Could this case stand up to the durability test that is Life With Mikey? Let’s see… The exterior of the case is what one would expect from Extreme Limits; ballistic nylon panels surrounded by a black leather border, stitched with white thread. The nylon inserts are available in black, red, and blue for your coordinating preference. The case is held closed by a leather tab that inserts below and behind the unit. This closure method works well and allows for a precise fit despite the amount of items that are placed within the case. The case offers some protection on all sides. The side sporting the exposed jog/back/hold/headphone hardware is protected from a flat drop by the mounting hardware (more on that later). The only area on the PDA that is exposed to direct damage from a fall onto a flat surface is the lower corner where the stylus silo resides. A cutout is provided so that the camera (on the “V” models) can be used unencumbered and holes are also provided for the reset pin and speaker. The camera cutout is a little off center (but is not in the way in the least) and the holes in the back seem to be perfectly placed. Pop the tab and flip up the lid, and you are greeted by your CLIÉ (closed, or in tablet mode – but more on that later), space for 2 Memory Sticks and 2 business cards. While the pictures may look as though there is a third card slot behind the others, let me assure you that there is not. Use as a wallet? Going to have to say “no” to that one. The two slots just don’t give enough room to store enough items to make it worth while. Personally, I never carried any cards while testing this case, they were just too near to the lid (when I carried the unit closed) or the screen (if I forgot and carried it open). Note; after receiving the case from Extreme Limits, they informed that a new version of the case would feature a leather flap that covered both the MS and card slots to prevent damage to the unit. Dedicated case mounting systems for the NR series CLIÉ have classically been one of two methods: (1. the clip-foot method (that uses the holes in the back of the unit to insert prongs and secure the unit at the sync port for stability) and (2. the sleeve method (inserting the lower portion of the “bottom” of the unit securely into case. This case has a new method: The Clamp. Yes, the whole lower portion of the case is essentially a large metal-reinforced clamp that grabs the bottom of your PDA very securely. Just insert the left side of the CLIÉ into the unit, then snap the right side on. This method is both secure and easy to operate (I had very little annoyance due to removal/insertion for “cradle-time” while I slept. Removal is simple a matter of popping off the left side clamp. The case comes complete with a nylon Velcro strap to secure your PDA, but I never actually used it, the clamp method was so secure, I never felt it was necessary. This mounting method does have a drawback for those of us who listen to mp3s on our NRs…the headphone remote will not fit when the unit in this case. It will have to be removed from the case (but why get a case you can’t use), or the remote bypassed and the headphone used directly (but who wants to open the whole thing up just to pause, right?) or you can use an Xacto knife and a little patience like I did: Disclaimer: This little mod worked just fine when I did it, but if you try it and disaster strikes, it’s your own dang fault, got it? That little mounting point by the headphone jack is a necessity of the case, but most of it is just padding with a leather cover that has been glued down. Peel the leather back and, using the remote jack as a template, cut a little trench in the padding, just enough so that the jack will fully plug in. Be careful not to cut through the metal backing, of course. The beauty of this PDA surgery is that the leather flap will still lie perfectly flat, providing protection and not divulging the fact that your case has been “modded.” So, with all of that out of the way – how has my PDA suffered after weeks in this case? The answer, not much. The only additional scarring has been on the upper screen surround where the plastic “feet” have worn through the magnesium of that piece, but I really can’t blame that damage on the case. About the only other drawback for this case is the price, which breaks into basic Vaja territory. If you want a case that really lives up to its name, check this one out… Price: 6,600.00 JPY ($53.38 USD) Pros: Excellent Protection Easy in/out of PDA Cons: Price Unable to use remote while PDA is in case (without a little help, that is…) Let me know your comments on the Extreme Limit Mesh Suit for CLIÉ (NR Series) and read what others have to say. Back to Main Page.


Extreme Limit Mesh Suit for CLIÉ (PEG-SJ30) by Cornelis Steinitz Last date revised: 11/25/2002 Product Requirements: Device: Sony PEG-SJ30 Colors: red/black, blue/black, black/black As long as I have been dealing with Palm PDAs (and that has been since 1997/1998), I have been a purist as far as cases were concerned. I didn't like them, because all of them added bulk to the pocketability of the Palm units I have owned. Here and there I was tempted to use one or the other. On two occasions I even bought cases, only to have them land in the dresser drawer after a short while, because daily usability was poor.. Up comes the Extreme Limit Mesh Suit for my Sony PEG-SJ30 and I may have to change my mind about cases and protection. The Extreme Limit Mesh Case that wraps around the high ends of the SJ30 is made of a combination of materials. The seams and the folds are of leather and the padded parts on the larger areas is a heavy duty nylon fabric mesh, much like the extra tough Durafabrics. The stitching is very well made, none are frizzly or sloppily glued. The case itself clamps to the outside edges of the SJ30, with what Extreme Limit Japan calls a "secure method", which has patents pending. I suspect that it is a "U" bar of steel that has two small rails at each end that clamps on to the left and right side of the Sony. It has a real snug fit and you will actually need to pry off the case with a little pressure. I don't think that it would come off by itself by accident, because for that, it has a fit which is exceptionally tight. One of the next things I never liked about the flip cases for Palms was that the inside flap would always accommodate Memory Sticks, credit or business cars, SD cards, etc. Now, that in itself was a contradiction, since the case I would choose needs to protect the screen foremost and then the rest of the unit itself. Having said that I personally like smooth flaps on cases, since that is the best protection for the screen. Extreme Limit seems to have thought about this issue and still had extra pockets built in, but also put a protective extra flap in between to really protect the screen. This consists of a thinner piece of leather/nylon padding that can be taken out of the case if needed or wanted. I prefer to keep it in there. This issue was solved nicely. The whole inside of the case is made of softened-up leather, which is an extra added protection against minor scratches to the screen. The case closes with a thin overlapping clasp on the back side of the unit. Next to this, there is a metal loop for a possible lanyard/cord if needed. On one hand, the IR window, on/off button and the stylus silo are accessible. The clasp isn't in the way of an MS that might be in use. On the other hand, the top part of the unit is unprotected. If you use a Sony Bluetooth Memory Stick then you will not be able to close the clasp of the case, since the BT MS stick out to far. The back of the case has a small cut-out, so that you can access the reset-hole without removing the case. The downside of this case is that it doesn't protect the unit on the sides. It could be seen as a positive aspect that the Jog-Dial and the "back" button are accessible at all times (but none the less aren't protected either). On the bottom of the case, there is a cut-out for the power/HotSync cable. The closed case cannot be placed into the cradle designed for the SJ Series. You can however open the case, fold it backwards and then, without having to take it off the SJ30, put it in a cradle. This is also a sign that the designers were taking this usability aspect into consideration before the case was produced. You can also use the new Sony game pad and the mini keyboard designed for the SJ/NR series with the case still attached to the PDA. The case that I received isn't one of those tough ones that has to be broken in. It is easily useable right from the start and folds itself easily to the contours of the SJ30. It adds a considerable bit of bulk to the unit. This may or may not bother you depending on what you think of your SJ30 - but the PDA itself isn't exactly slimlined either so this shouldn't be a problem after a period of getting used to. A nice twist to the whole case is also that it can be used as a stand, since the SJ30 does not ship with a cradle. It makes working with the SJ30 a bit more easy. Summary All in all I really like the case, but I would only put it in an empty coat or pants pocket. Because three sides of the SJ30 are not protected I think that if I had keys or loose change in the same pocket it could get caught in between the case and the unit itself, possibly scratching the PDA and screen after all. The Extreme Limit case is a good "in-between" case for those that want fast action access to their SJ30 and above average protection for their machine but don't want a full case which would cover the whole PDA and open like a book. After all the SJ30 is a Palm OS unit and as such should be able to be used "in the palm of your hand". Price: $ 44.00 (converted from Japanese Yen) Pros: Fits well without Velcro or magnets Above average screen protection for a flip-case SJ30 can be hotsynced and charged in cradle with case attached Reset slot accessible Can be used as a stand Cons: Added bulk Protects the PDA only on the back and front sides Can't keep a Bluetooth MS in the unit while the case is closed Let me know your comments on the Extreme Limit Mesh Suit for CLIÉ (PEG-SJ30) and read what others have to say. Back to Main Page.


. PDair Sony CLIÉ TG50 Face Covers by Mike Riegel D ate: 07/18/2003 Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Product Requirements: Device: Sony CLIÉ TG50 PDAir Leather Face Cover for TG50 I like leather. Sure, it might not be the most PC (politically correct) preference ever, but there is just something about the feel of leather in my hands that makes old Mikey smile. So, when I saw that Brando was offering leather replacement covers for the TG50 , I made the aforementioned facial expression as I popped out the credit card… Is there anything wrong with the metallic plastic cover that ships with the TG? No. The PDair cover is just something new…an accessory to distinguish me from the other fifteen TG50 owners out there. The cover is available in three different styles/colors; smooth black, litchi black, or litchi brown. I had to go with the brown… Man, was I disappointed. The envelope from Hong Kong arrived, and I quickly ran to my office and ripped it open. The stock cover was ripped from my CLIÉ and its new leather shield was installed. My first thought was that it looked a little crooked. Indeed, the cover is a little too large to fit the device, and waggles from side to side – fitting properly on one side of the PDA, and overhanging the other. Also, the locking mechanism featured on the TG50 stock cover was not present on this item, allowing the cover to open and close at the whim of gravity. Two little nubs that insert into the PDA accomplish attachment of the cover. This fact is odd in that the other cover offering from PDAir (featured below) utilizes the hardware from the stock cover to retain the fit and operation of the original. On the plus side, I did like the quality of the leather, but it really is the only high point of this accessory. Price: $15.00 From Brando Pros: Protects Screen Cons: Cover Does Not Fit Properly Does Not “Lock” In Positions – Flops PDAir Clear Face Cover for TG50 Ah…the TG50 – the Saab of the Sony Palm Universe. I love that little guy, but for a quick check of ToDo’s or the time, the seconds wasted in the opening of the cover could be much better used scanning over PDA news sites…if only there were a better way… Sure, I could just remove the Sony hard cover, but knowing me they way that I do – it would just be a bad idea (the last screen I broke was on my eMate , and I intend for it to be my last…). A clear cover would be great, but a full cover would be limited in its usefulness – a person can not live by jog/back alone, right? Brando answered all of my hopes with the PDAir Clear Screen Cover. “Twelve bucks for a little piece of transparent plastic?!?” Yeah, you heard me. The first hurdle of this item is a piece of minor, outpatient surgery to the Sony cover. You know those satisfying little “clicks” as the cover opens and closes? Well, we need to remove the “clickers” for this new cover to work. The procedure is not terribly difficult, just be sure to exactly mimic the orientation of the clickers from the old cover to new (I spent 15 minutes cussing, thinking that I had loused everything up before I realized that they were in 90 degrees off). Once attached properly, this clear cover is a dream come true. Quick checking of items is a breeze, and I no longer felt the urge to say “beam me up,” whenever turning the device on. Viewing of the screen is about 90% with the cover closed (I occasionally have trouble reading journal entries when in my Stowaway) and can be wiped clean with any old piece of cloth - try that on your PDA screen (Kidding! I don’t need any more law suits on my hands!). Some forum posts here and there refer to fears of scratching of the plastic, but I have had no problems in this sense after a month of Mikey combat conditions. Okay, there is a problem with this cover, and it is a doozie… The icons to denote the buttons are somewhat distorted by the curve of the case. Yeah, big deal. I remapped the buttons ages ago, and it is barely even worth mentioning. To put it bluntly, I like the clear cover as much as I dislike the leather one (for those of you who skipped down, look above for previously mentioned rant). If you have a TG50, you need this cover (had I not already ranted in this review I would get into one of those “this PDA should have shipped with this” kind of things, but I know my limit…). Get one, you will not be disappointed. Price: $12.00 From Brando Pros: See-thru screen protection Full use of buttons when closed Cons: App Button Icons Distorted Installation Tricky Let us know your comments on this review and read what others have to say. Back to Main Page.