I have found the cheapest holder to hold/carry the Dopod U1000. Went to a seminar recently, and as usual, they will give out badges & landyard for the registered guest.
Guess what, it fit the Dopod tightly and nicely, can even click on the screen with the plastic cover.
You can find such landyard with holder in most stationery shop
johnnykok said:
I have found the cheapest holder to hold/carry the Dopod U1000. Went to a seminar recently, and as usual, they will give out badges & landyard for the registered guest.
Guess what, it fit the Dopod tightly and nicely, can even click on the screen with the plastic cover.
You can find such landyard with holder in most stationery shop
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You know what, I actually love your idea!!! if you see someone who carry it your style, that's me!!!
Be careful, your mobile can drop coz your case is too weak for carrying
It's true that the plastic can tear and break at the holes where the lanyard string goes through it . Better buy a stuffpak or divers waterproff see through bag with landyard or strong strings etc... because it is better to be safer than sorry later even though it is an expensive investment . You dont know when it is going to tear and come off and drop onto solid ground - jimmunsw
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Does anyone else have problems with screwing the additional battery to the back of the XDA? I find that finger tight is not tight enough and the grooves in the screws are not deep enough for a screwdriver. If a screwdriver is used it scratches them! Can those screw thibgs be replace with something half decent? Thanks
loose screws
Had the same problem, make sure the xda is face in your hand and press firmly down where the are screws are focusing pressure between the screws take are very small screwdriver the kind you get in a computer toolkit and very gently take up the slack DO NOT PRESS DOWN & TIGHTEN LIKE A MANIAC, if its still loose focus the pressure closer to the 1 screw, take up the slack as above, then repeat on other.
REMEMBER! BE CAREFULL NOT TO GO HEAVY... the threads on these units are delicate.
Where can I find a cheap extended battery on the net?
You have 2 cheating choices.. you could take your chances on ebay or really cheat and contact expansys they have a 9v battery adaptor for the xda thats about £14 excluding VAT and price is at the time of this reply (great for emergencies and when your case doesn't have room for the extended battery)
Failing that, brand new from www.expansys.com is £46 I've noticed the pricing of them keeps falling plus I'm sure the net companies are cheaper. :twisted:
The expansys one seems to be a different colour to the o2 uk xda, being a slightly more "grey colouration" than the silver of the machine itself.
Perhaps its just the one I've got.
I've noticed that the xda battery on O2's website now seems to be set at a similar price as the expansys one - perhaps that one's a "better match"
not that I'm picky!
The only other issue is its difficult to find a case that will accomodate the battery, the standard "captin kirk" xda leather case wont close properly with it fitted, neither will the innopocket alluminium one.
Case accomodating ext. battery
If you want a case that comfortably accomodates the ext. battery go for the case dixons sells for £10 - Its the only case they sell for the xda, the downside being there is no beltclip whatsoever, great for my handbag, don't no bout the guything- its looks very much like an executive case with room for creditcards ext.battery and an extra stylus slot.
chekc this
http://www.bluetrade.eu/index.php?page=product&id=8720
i order it yerterday
i'll make some report as soon as possible
i order this one too (just to try to use x7500 without case)
http://www.caselogic.com/koskin_pda_slip_case/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57047
it seems to fit, i will see and i will report
regards
axle7517 said:
chekc this
http://www.bluetrade.eu/index.php?page=product&id=8720
i order it yerterday
i'll make some report as soon as possible
i order this one too (just to try to use x7500 without case)
http://www.caselogic.com/koskin_pda_slip_case/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57047
it seems to fit, i will see and i will report
regards
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Thanks for letting us all know.
My only concerns are that the http://www.bluetrade.eu/index.php?page=product&id=8720 case found here will do exactly as the free case does, scratch the inside of the screen, and also ensure that all the letters wear off as there is no protection from the keyboard.
the great diffence is that
you can see the external screen when closed
and !!!
there is a belt clip !!!
The one from Case Logic seems promising but I don't think it will fit:
X7500 dimensions (mm): 133,5 x 98 x 16 (or x 20 with keyboard on)
Case interior dimensions: 138,2 x 82,6 x 25,4
Please report when you receive it and post pictures if you can.
Regards,
S.
axle7517 said:
the great diffence is that
you can see the external screen when closed
and !!!
there is a belt clip !!!
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Let us know once you get the case with the belt clip. I want one like that.
This one will work, and has a velcro belt loop:
http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-HP-IPAQ-H63...ryZ15034QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I like the looks of the bluetrade.eu one. Cant wait for a mini review. How exactly will the x7500 fit on the belt for daily use.... Will it make you limp?
Looks to be about $49 USD for it after all shipping and paypal tax. The shipping to the US is more than the case costs
Looks to be about the same design as the Piel Frama and about half the price for people in the US. We will see what the quality is when someone gets one.
axle7517 said:
chekc this
http://www.bluetrade.eu/index.php?page=product&id=8720
i order it yerterday
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Thanks looks good indeed.. I did order one asw ell yesterday evening, let's see, they states it will take at least 10 days to deliver...
Hi,
I like the bluetrade one BUT ... I don't think the display will work proparly because the keyboard will a little bit separated from the Athena so the magnet will not recognized the keyboard is there (as it happens with the case it comes with the Athena). This is due to the smalls grips to hold the Athena.
4 weeks ago, I found this camera bag that fits to my Athena.
The brand name is TUCANO (www.tucano.it).
When I'm wearing a suit I use to carry the Athena in my jacket pocket without any kind of case.
But the rest of the time I use to carry a small backpack. For that reason, I was looking for a case which it could be complitely closed.
As I said, the one I'm using is from Tucano and is a camerga bad. There are several sizes. My one is 'Medium'.
I hope this would help anyone.
I will add some pictures so I'm sure you will have a better idea.
Best regards,
Alberto
axle7517 said:
chekc this
http://www.bluetrade.eu/index.php?page=product&id=8720
i order it yerterday
i'll make some report as soon as possible
i order this one too (just to try to use x7500 without case)
http://www.caselogic.com/koskin_pda_slip_case/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57047
it seems to fit, i will see and i will report
regards
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http://www.caselogic.com/koskin_pda_...?modelid=57047
i received it yesterday
... don't fit or nearly
X7500 gets in with dificulty but it gets
X7500 dimensions (mm): 133,5 x 98 x 16 (or x 20 with keyboard on)
Case interior dimensions: 138,2 x 82,6 x 25,4
there 's 1,5 cm left
so it's get in but it is too stretch and it is hard to get in and get then out
I'm trying to stretch it with something biger but after 24 hours still the same
it depends on the using of each one but for me for a constant use every day it s not usefull at hall
but if the "forced" stretch work i will tell you
for the bluetrade case still not received
i found this one too
http://www.hama.fr/portal/articleId*58649/action*2563#4
but no information about the interior size
if some one find tell us
regard
i found this one
http://www.krusell.se/productUni.php?productID=2527&category=50&x=10&y=12
i don't know if it good
i try to order
axle7517 said:
i found this one
http://www.krusell.se/productUni.php?productID=2527&category=50&x=10&y=12
i don't know if it good
i try to order
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I also saw this one today.
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=759&t_mode=des
It's under the HTC X7500 category on their website so I'm hoping it fits. Aesthetically, it does not really tick any of my boxes but I've actually ordered one to try out until I get the case I really like.
can I suggest you dont carry your credit card in there as in the photo.
the magnets will do magical and mystical things.
CPA said:
can I suggest you dont carry your credit card in there as in the photo.
the magnets will do magical and mystical things.
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Thanks for the reminder, LOL!
No cards in there at all. Just the Ameo.
case
Ii think this is even better as it protects the screen edges from the keyboard!
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10900000_11000093_11000094&products_id=5551
adamelphick said:
Ii think this is even better as it protects the screen edges from the keyboard!
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10900000_11000093_11000094&products_id=5551
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It does look better but personally, I do need a belt-clip/attachment option for carrying it about.
belt clip
I says it comes with one!
you can also use the aircompact casing for a nintendo DS. it fits perfectly with side pockets and extra flap in the middle to protect your lcd and the keyboard from rubbing against each other
adamelphick said:
Ii think this is even better as it protects the screen edges from the keyboard!
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10900000_11000093_11000094&products_id=5551
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And protects the keyboard from any attempt to type on it.
It's not a BAD case; some aspects are well thought out, but it has NO belt clip option, and the keyboard is covered with a plastic sheet that warps and isn't quite flexible enough - even when new, before it had warped so much the ZXC row of keys was utterly unusable, pressing E or R would often send a half-finished reply to an SMS as it activated the soft key as well.
After a month of ownership the plastic was so bad, I traced the edges of the keyboard and cut a section out, leaving only the top row of keys covered and an edge around to hold the keyboard down.
Oh, didnt realise it had a crappy plastic cover over the keyboard! I assumed it had a magnet on the back like the original case... damn.
Does anyone have the Piel Frama iMagnum case ?
If so, how does it grip the HD2 and stop it falling out ?
I guess the lower sides are rigid and since the HD2 has sloping sides it grips that way, but I'm curious to know how tight it is ... Is it so tight you feel you are scratching the HD2 sides when you push it in ?
Is it slack enough to make you feel that if you held the case up side down the device could fall out ?
Cheers
Paul.
Hi, I have had the case a few weeks now. Its very good. Nice snug fit. Doesn't scratch phone and clasps the phone so that it wont fall out. Phone can be removed easily from case but still snug enough that you can have case open and face down and the phone wont fall out.
Lift up flap does not fold right back over on itself though it may with time. Mine did not come with money holder or card holder as indicated in description at the time. Still I am very happy with the case.
Cool
That's promising.
The other question that someone bought up is that all but the tan iMagnum has a description suggesting a magnetic closure. The tan (probably a mistake) is a snap closure.
If they do only come with magnetic closure can you see what effect this has on the digital compass. If it affects it, which I would have though it would, this would be a bit of a major design flaw.
Cheers
Paul.
Need to know that as well..
Yes the magnetic enclosure does indeed affect the compass. Not something I personally use much at the minute but it could have implications for applications that you may use now or in the future.
a little off topic, just wana ask, how long did it take for you to get your imagnum from order to getting the real thing? did they send any confirmation of shipping to you prior to getting it delivered? and how's the leather quality? im currently waiting for mine, and im at day 7 now.. it does say however it takes up to 10days to deliver, but i hope i wont have to wait that long
ohya, some pics would be nice too. thanks
Even the Piel Frama guys are reading the forum
They've updated the description to the following
- Magnet closure system. (The magnets on the case may interfere in the compass function)
So is this leather case recommended? I am really hesitating before throwing my 80 euros on that.
For the german users of this forum : http://www.sanbo.de/pda-zubehoer/htc/touch-hd2/
cyclingfan74 said:
For the german users of this forum : http://www.sanbo.de/pda-zubehoer/htc/touch-hd2/
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Why would someone buy a leather case that is not properly designed? It has a major flaw.
Xeon said:
Why would someone buy a leather case that is not properly designed? It has a major flaw.
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In what way do you believe that Xeon.
Regarding delivery time I found Piel Frama to accurate in their delivery estimate. I was just disappointed I was unable to discard my wallet as the money pocket and card holder to get rid of some of the bulk in my pocket were not incoporated as specified. The case is light though and slim. Despite weight of phone dont notice it in my pocket but maybe thats because I used to have the case for the Tytn II.
mackers04 said:
Regarding delivery time I found Piel Frama to accurate in their delivery estimate. I was just disappointed I was unable to discard my wallet as the money pocket and card holder to get rid of some of the bulk in my pocket were not incoporated as specified. The case is light though and slim. Despite weight of phone dont notice it in my pocket but maybe thats because I used to have the case for the Tytn II.
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Have you contacted them mackers04 to ascertain why they did not include the accessory.
We need to understand if this was a 'one-off' error by PF and if they intent to put right any shipment errors.
mackers04 said:
Regarding delivery time I found Piel Frama to accurate in their delivery estimate. I was just disappointed I was unable to discard my wallet as the money pocket and card holder to get rid of some of the bulk in my pocket were not incoporated as specified. The case is light though and slim. Despite weight of phone dont notice it in my pocket but maybe thats because I used to have the case for the Tytn II.
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how accurate? it's been 11 days now since i placed my order and i have yet to receive my imagnum from pf.
I bought their classic snap enclosure rather than the magnum.
A great case, no magnet so no compass issue, all buttons easy to access.
Great quality and the lid does "flop" over after a short while so no problem for leaving it open. I use mine with a Krusell windscreen mount as the button on the back of the case is almost identical to the Krusell mount.
The case has 2 card slots for credit cards/money.
Very happy with it, and communication about delivery was excellent.
ag_woodward said:
I bought their classic snap enclosure rather than the magnum.
A great case, no magnet so no compass issue, all buttons easy to access.
Great quality and the lid does "flop" over after a short while so no problem for leaving it open. I use mine with a Krusell windscreen mount as the button on the back of the case is almost identical to the Krusell mount.
The case has 2 card slots for credit cards/money.
Very happy with it, and communication about delivery was excellent.
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I saw the pics of the case. I noticed that it covers the proximity sensor ? Please tell me it's not true.
Beards said:
In what way do you believe that Xeon.
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Actually I read the case description a week ago and suddenly after raising the issue here, they added on their website that the magnet may interfere with the compass. I bet they were not aware of that.
Xeon said:
I saw the pics of the case. I noticed that it covers the proximity sensor ? Please tell me it's not true.
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your right - it did, i made a small hole to correct it. a minor mod but you could say an oversight on their part
ag_woodward said:
your right - it did, i made a small hole to correct it. a minor mod but you could say an oversight on their part
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I think I read in a post that they acknowledged this oversight and they would send a new revised one to those who already bought it.
Geez.. I bet they didn't read the device specs before designing the case. Pretty stupid I find.
In 3 weeks I'm off for a week of snowboarding and I'll be taking my HD2 (with Satski ) with me. Before I go I want to get a case which will protect the HD2 when I fall (and I will fall.....LOTS!).
It doesn't have to be pretty as it's primary purpose will be to protect the phone.
I've had a search on the forum and can't find any recomendations for cases for skiers and snowboarders.
Cheers,
DC
I have seen lot's of these hard-cases on ebay. please have a look there.
Something "HD2 Protective" and see what you find. It should have hard plastic cover on the back, or maybe steel cover's. that would be the best.
I think you would be good with a real leather case as well. just something to break the bump's good. you will fall... but you will probably not ruin your HD2 but i guess you want to be on the safe side
on the site of PDair you can find a Aluminum Metal Case for the hd2
Vote 1 for bubble wrap!!!!!
focuswrc2006 said:
on the site of PDair you can find a Aluminum Metal Case for the hd2
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A metal case will likely interfere with the signal reception of the device... ever heard of the cage of faraday??
But if this works, i'd like to know!
leave it in your hotel room mate, if you drop it while boarding you probably wont find it again anyways lol
DavidC1980 said:
In 3 weeks I'm off for a week of snowboarding and I'll be taking my HD2 (with Satski) I've had a search on the forum and can't find any recomendations for cases for skiers and snowboarders.
DC
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while snowboarding the device should best be protected "inside" your main "front forfearm", "under" your elbow. sure that if you if you want to keep it a bit functional and protected, main problem will be humidity.
if you plan using a GPS, and stereo BT headset mind not losing your way too late as std batteries will fly quick
HD2
+rungps.net AB8
+ metal case (ebay 300378299986)
+ portable-micro-usb-charger-1500mah (mobilefun)
+ stylus?
check your waranty, & good luck
DavidC1980 said:
In 3 weeks I'm off for a week of snowboarding and I'll be taking my HD2 (with Satski ) with me. Before I go I want to get a case which will protect the HD2 when I fall (and I will fall.....LOTS!).
It doesn't have to be pretty as it's primary purpose will be to protect the phone.
I've had a search on the forum and can't find any recomendations for cases for skiers and snowboarders.
Cheers,
DC
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The best one for your request:
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Defe..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1319608310&sr=1-2
Hi guys, I've recently become a lucky owner of Leo. The first things I bought atferwards were the normal soft/silicon case, ebay item no. 280510486481 to be precise. It's a very good case, BUT! I can't use any standard car holder, horizontal belt pouch or desktop charger/sync cradle. It simply won't fit in. Has anybody had and solved similar problem? Are there any products into which the "inflated" HD2 fits? Please let me know... I really don't want to end up taking my Leo off the case anytime I want to use it as satnav, and I also want to be able to carry it on my belt while being protected by the layer of silicone... Thanks a lot in advance!
Something like this perhaps.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/QUALITY-HTC-H...DAsAccessories_PDACharger&hash=item1e5a7cd23d
I have a universal type holder which works okay but find the damn thing rattles too much when phone is not in place. I think I paid about £5 on eBay.
That's great, looks quite strong!
So - what about a charging cradle and the belt case?
There are many cases out there with a loose fit so I would imagine with a silicone case would provide a very tight fit to begin with and gradually loosen up. You could also try something like this designed for the TG01 which has larger dimensions than HD2 so should fit. No guarantees of course.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toshiba-TG01-...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5191284371
For a desktop cradle I remember seeing a few pictures on here where the HD2+silicone case sitting on the deluxe cradle sold all over eBay. No guarantees of course.
I've got a Tetrax car holder (the one with X) which works great! ->
http://www.tetrax.us/
The tetrax holder looks great. Could you give us a little more details?
- Is it really safe?
- Does the phone stand in the position wanted (not rotating unwantedly)
- The mount vent aren't fixed so when the phone is there, does the weight make the phone "look" to the ground or is it possible to get the correct orientation?
- Does the HD2 need the accessories kit or the back cover works with the magnet?
- Any idea of the shipping cost and time?
Thanks for your experience!
aquamoeba said:
The tetrax holder looks great. Could you give us a little more details?
- Is it really safe?
- Does the phone stand in the position wanted (not rotating unwantedly)
- The mount vent aren't fixed so when the phone is there, does the weight make the phone "look" to the ground or is it possible to get the correct orientation?
- Does the HD2 need the accessories kit or the back cover works with the magnet?
- Any idea of the shipping cost and time?
Thanks for your experience!
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It is safe - using it for some time now.
The phone is exactly in the position I want it. However, since the holder is really tight to the dashboard, you can't change the direction in which the phone 'looks'.
However, you could use a flexibel arm and put the holder onto that.
What do you mean with then accessories kit? It works with a magnet, so the 'button' must be glued to the HD2, but can be glued to the cover/case or whatever you use to hold the device in.
This also means you won't have to remove the HD2 from the case when you go in your car!!
Can't really tell anything about shipping cost/time, because I bought it here in The Netherlands. (Bought the thing, next day it was waiting on me at home!)