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I got this at SF Planet for $13+shipping. It is well-made. The Athena is a snug fit width-wise but the sides are elastic. The case looks very professional and like it is made for the Athena. My only complaints are it could be a little wider and I would prefer a magnetic closure instead of Velcro.
Here are some pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/cbhausen/AthenaInKrusell75134/photo#5137659532977009954
Here is SF Planet's order page:
http://www.sfplanet.com/product/75...r_Leather_Case_L_with_Slide_Swivel_Clip.html
So you have to remove from the case to use?
toyfreak said:
I got this at SF Planet for $13+shipping. It is well-made. The Athena is a snug fit width-wise but the sides are elastic. The case looks very professional and like it is made for the Athena. My only complaints are it could be a little wider and I would prefer a magnetic closure instead of Velcro.
Here are some pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/cbhausen/AthenaInKrusell75134/photo#5137659532977009954
Here is SF Planet's order page:
http://www.sfplanet.com/product/75...r_Leather_Case_L_with_Slide_Swivel_Clip.html
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wgary said:
So you have to remove from the case to use?
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Yes, unless you have x-ray vision
I wish someone would make a belt clip case with holes for the screen and buttons so we could use the Athena without taking it out. The screen could face outward (away from the body) and be protected with a flip cover.
I filled out the form on Vaja's web site with this suggestion. They should make an Athena case which has a flip cover like their iPhone cases.
I carry my device bare without keyboard, and this looks like an excellent design. The price looks good too.
It looks just a little little too tight. Is it easy to put the unit in and out? I also prefer to leave the pouch hanging on my waist while the unit is removed for use. The current design seems to be such that the whole pouch with the device comes off the waist.
Is there any option to leave the secured on the waist when the device is removed? I think it is a hassle, not knowing what to do and where to place the empty pouch when the device is being used.
Search ebay for "HTC X7500 leather" and/or "HTC X7501 Leather".
There's plenty of great cases.
looks nice, but no belt clip:
http://cgi.ebay.com/FITFOR-HTC-ADVA...ryZ15036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
This one has belt clip:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Genuine-Lea...ryZ15036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Many people here have had experience with the 2nd case you list. The clip breaks in 1-2 days, and on mine the post (that the clip attaches to) came unglued on the 3rd day. If I hadn't noticed it before I wore it again, the whole thing would have dropped to the ground as the clip & post stayed on my belt. Mine went right in the trash because trying to get a refund would have eaten up the refund since they require that you send the case back. If I got a replacement case I would have immediately sold it (not trusting to use it anymore), costing money to list it and I probably would have had to undercut the other cases listed to ensure a sale, costing money again...
Do not buy it! Many others here will agree. You'll save money by buying a decent (but more expensive) case first, that will last you for years. Forget about the cheap ebay cases.
How do you guys keep the buttons from getting pressed in the tight cases?
I have the screen/lock on but after a call somes in the buttons still get pressed.
any ideas?
G
eaglesteve said:
I carry my device bare without keyboard, and this looks like an excellent design. The price looks good too.
It looks just a little little too tight. Is it easy to put the unit in and out? I also prefer to leave the pouch hanging on my waist while the unit is removed for use. The current design seems to be such that the whole pouch with the device comes off the waist.
Is there any option to leave the secured on the waist when the device is removed? I think it is a hassle, not knowing what to do and where to place the empty pouch when the device is being used.
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The case could be a little wider but it is elastic on the sides and expands to fit. I put my X7501 in one corner first (slightly diagonally) and push it to one side to get the other corner started. Once both corners are in it is not difficult to push all the way in. There is plenty of room to grasp the top corners of the unit to pull it out.
The pouch stays on my waist (attached to belt) when I am using the unit. I have to squeeze the belt clip to take the pouch off clip and all or push down on the release button on the clip to take the pouch off but leave the clip on my belt.
This is not a "quick draw" case. One does have to be deliberate putting the Athena in. Taking it out is easier, especially when the case stays on the belt.
Also, the corners of the Athena are not protected if the case is dropped with the Athena inside. I look at this case as a good balance between cost and functionality. My quest for the "perfect" case continues...
Yes, indeed there is no pouch that meets my requirements yet.
Another of my requirement is that when I sir down with the pouch on my front hip, it should not cause discomfort to my body. This means it can't be made of hard leather, and the belt loop should be made of elastic material.
Got it.
Pro:
- excellent quality;
- fits the Athena almost to the millimeter;
- holds miniSD cards quite nicely;
- belt-clip much better, IMHO, than previous "rotary" ones. Besides, it can be removed without having the pod-thing it attaches to sticking out and taking up room for nothing.
Cons:
- big and bulky;
- has to be "worked" a bit to close once the Athena's inside. Now ok but after about two-weeks of "massaging";
All in all a great "long-trip" type case IMHO, but no good for day to day use, especially if you don't care about the keyboard all that much.
Krusell 75134 not available any longer?
Toyfreak,
Thanks for posting. I like the case, but the problem is that Krusell does not make it any longer. Even their web site does not list the 75134 model. Do you remember for what device it was originally listed. Like IPAQ model XX or so? Then I could try to find a similar Krusell model. I like the tight fit. Searched a lot and even went to a couple stores, I find them all too bulky.
Thanks a lot.
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Toyfreak,
Thanks for posting. I like the case, but the problem is that Krusell does not make it any longer. Even their web site does not list the 75134 model. Do you remember for what device it was originally listed. Like IPAQ model XX or so? Then I could try to find a similar Krusell model. I like the tight fit. Searched a lot and even went to a couple stores, I find them all too bulky.
Thanks a lot.
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Krusell discontinued the 75134 a long time ago but SF Planet had some left when I bought mine. Try the link in post #1 of this thread and see if they still have them.
EDIT: I just tried the link and the page is gone... I'm still looking for the perfect case and I will share any finds I make. It might be worth a call anyway.
toyfreak,
Thanks for checking. SFplanet did not have it any longer on their web but I will give them a call to find out what other case might have a similar size. Would it be too much to ask if you can take the inside measurements of the case and post it?
Thanks
Ben
bengl said:
toyfreak,
Thanks for checking. SFplanet did not have it any longer on their web but I will give them a call to find out what other case might have a similar size. Would it be too much to ask if you can take the inside measurements of the case and post it?
Thanks
Ben
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Apx. 130x88x28mm inside but the elastic on the sides allows it to expand to fit the width of the Athena (see pictures in first post)
toyfreak,
Thank you very much. With the measurements I can continue my hunt. I will post any findings under Athena accessories.
You need search no farther than http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=351
This is the only case I know of designed for the Advantage that has a secure belt clip. There is another case available there, Series 270, that is slightly smaller to hold the device without the HTC case on it.
As far as I am concerned, there is nothing else available to match it.
Brad M
i just ordered it from sf, its changed numbers , but still works its 75 something else just not 7534 i ordered it works great
found it here it is http://www.sfplanet.com/product/75170/Krusell_75170_Universal_Holster_M_with_Slide_Swivel_Clip.html i ordered it got it right here works great
Krussel case
Hi folks,
Just got one here, quick delivery. fits well, but case is very stiff new, will soften up im sure.
Jay
http://www.fonejuice.co.uk/products...rusell+Pictor+PDA+Pouch+Large+94117+&x=26&y=8
This doesn't look near as nice as the Nutshell case(if you're not familair, read in this forum, there's a thread somewhere with links). The clip on the nutshell case is pretty much immune to wearing out. Downside is it can cost from $60 to over $100 and can take up to 2 weeks to ship. Worth every penny and minute in my book.
I have been looking for a case, first for my S3, but since I broke the glass, I got a note 2. Many of the spigen cases are nice, but I can't find the one feature that I would like.
I'd like a leather case that for one of the card slots, allows me to have my ID visible, w/o taking it out of the pocket.
My dream leather case:
4 card slots, 1 visible
money slot
genuine leather, quality stitching
*no* snap closure or magnet, just fold it shut.
stand.
The $'s themselves aren't really an issue.
I can find those features on individual ones, but not all in one place, or at least, not with all my googling and shopping around.
I got this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009N5OX2E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00. Seem to fit the bill on what you are looking for, with the exception of the small flap. If it irritated you, it *could* be removed.
I've been looking, but I can not find one like this on Amazon, eBay, or in the forums to save my life, but I have seen people using it, and the few I was able to ask all said it was a gift and they don't know where it came from.
Its a case, with a hard plastic case, that snaps on, AND has the leather foam screen flap that allows you to stand the tablet up however way you want. It also has the smart feature, and allows the buttons to be pressed without praying for finger nails. The few I can find are for the ipad or ipad mini, but I shall not mention such filth again!. I use my tablet with my PS3 Controller a lot now and want a good case that I can access the buttons easily on. (Plus any good games that work with the six axis would be a plus, just play a lot of Shadowgun for now lol)
I like this one, but the flap is so weak and flimsy, thin. http://www.nillkin.com/upload/editorfiles/2012.9.13_10.32.23_7945.jpg
Any help is highly appreciated!!!
That's actually one of the nicer ones of that made in China style. Someone here did a review of the same general style in real leather. Not sure of the cost but perhaps the cover would be more sturdy on that case. I know I tossed up a link to a pairing that I like. Its a cheap real leather wrap around case which has the drawback of no protection to the sides of the Nexus combined with being held onto the tablet with a sickly pad. But combine that with a cheap TPU case and for 12 or 13 bucks total for both you have a nice case. You just stick the TPU case to the leather cover instead of the Nexus and you're golden. If you don't know how to search a user's posts just click my name in this post and it'll send you to my page then you click on view user's posts.
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Has anyone found a credit card case that is a non flip cover design? I want one where you simply slide some cards to the back of the phone similar to these iphone ones.
http://www.speckproducts.com/smartflex-card-for-iphone-5.html
http://www.case-mate.com//iPhone-5-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Pop-ID-Cases.asp
Thanks for any help!
There are some on ebay but the credit cards goes inside the case between the phone and the case. so you would have to remove the phone in order to remove the card.
Deal Extreme (dx.com) has several. Search for "N7100 Wallet"
I was just looking through these yesterday and am going to order a couple to try out also!
example:
http://dx.com/p/wallet-protective-p...-for-samsung-galaxy-note-2-n7100-white-163143
I've been looking for a case that hold cards in the back for months, but no luck. You can buy a card holder pocket and stick on the back of your phone or case. I bought 2 different styles from Amazon, but returned them. I didn't like how it looked and felt.
http://www.amazon.com/Sinjimoru-Cellphone-Holder-Samsung-smartphones/dp/B007Y9H0V2
http://www.amazon.com/Pouch-Attachment-Mobile-Phone-E-Wallet/dp/B007X5ITNA
3 for $6 http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Adhesive-Credit-pocket-cellphone/dp/B00AZVTWPI/
I like the leather look of this one. It's made to cover the entire back of an iPhone5. You can cut off the excess material and it'll barely fit the back of the Note 2 without blocking the speaker and camera.
black http://www.amazon.com/Sinjimoru-Sinjipouch-Leather-Cellphone-Holder/dp/B00BC44PR2
white http://www.amazon.com/Sinjimoru-Sinjipouch-Leather-Cellphone-Holder/dp/B00BC419UI
3 card holder (white only) http://www.amazon.com/Sinjimoru-Sinjipouch-Leather-Cellphone-Holder/dp/B00BC4AZVW
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I just bought this one. Since it loads cards sideways, I can put my finger inside when I hold the phone to prevent it from dropping.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006GD0OJC
Excellent question! I've been looking for the same thing for ages!
I found out that javoedge used to make a card case for the note 1. I think it's been discontinued.
The attachable card holders that HKSpeed mentioned look really good. Now, if only I can get my hands on one in Malaysia...
i think spigen sgp sold that
I got the card holder pocket from Amazon yesterday. It holds 2-3 card easily. The material is stretchy cloth. I attached it upside down so I can slide my finger into it when I hold the phone in my right hand.
I got one
I got one of those Sinjimoru pouches that HKSpeed mentioned. It's very useful, I now barely ever take my purse with me.
However, I noticed that the edges on the seams aren't that great, it started to lift off after a little while, but maybe because I've stuffed like 4 cards in there. I've "fixed" it for the time being with super glue. And don't get the white, it gets dirty easily and can't wash it off
Thanks for the suggestions. Still wish there was an actual case made instead of back attachments. Maybe I will give some of these a try.
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Are you looking for one like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...lue-Orange-Card-Wallet-Gummy-Ma-/360563483654
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Been searching for this too. Was looking for one with a wallet on the back to slide money or cards into. So far i haven't found any.
Dakota, that's close but the cards should be on the outside of the case in slots on the back.
How do you like the candy shell case? I want one but don't like how they scratch up
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I fully understand what you are looking for. I searched for something like that too, could find any. But then i found something very promising on Kickstarter - http://www.tightstore.com/
Ordered it, living with it for 2 months already. i just love it. exactly what every man that had enough with regular wallets need.
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Are you looking for one like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...lue-Orange-Card-Wallet-Gummy-Ma-/360563483654
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That's pretty cool but would find it annoying having to take the case off all the time.
Here is a similar one but it seems that there is a cut out for DMB antenna at right upper corner.
FOXJAIL
I have been looking for those forever. Keep finding them for the iphone but no luck with note 2
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HKSpeed said:
I've been looking for a case that hold cards in the back for months, but no luck. You can buy a card holder pocket and stick on the back of your phone or case. I bought 2 different styles from Amazon, but returned them. I didn't like how it looked and felt.
http://www.amazon.com/Sinjimoru-Cellphone-Holder-Samsung-smartphones/dp/B007Y9H0V2
http://www.amazon.com/Pouch-Attachment-Mobile-Phone-E-Wallet/dp/B007X5ITNA
3 for $6 http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Adhesive-Credit-pocket-cellphone/dp/B00AZVTWPI/
I like the leather look of this one. It's made to cover the entire back of an iPhone5. You can cut off the excess material and it'll barely fit the back of the Note 2 without blocking the speaker and camera.
black http://www.amazon.com/Sinjimoru-Sinjipouch-Leather-Cellphone-Holder/dp/B00BC44PR2
white http://www.amazon.com/Sinjimoru-Sinjipouch-Leather-Cellphone-Holder/dp/B00BC419UI
3 card holder (white only) http://www.amazon.com/Sinjimoru-Sinjipouch-Leather-Cellphone-Holder/dp/B00BC4AZVW
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I just bought this one. Since it loads cards sideways, I can put my finger inside when I hold the phone to prevent it from dropping.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006GD0OJC
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Out of those 3 adhesive credit car pockets above, which one do you think has the best quality? In theory, they all look similar, full adhesive back, elastic stretchy pocket that holds 2-3 cards and a few bills, right? One is $15, the other one $10, and then you have 3 for $6. Big price spread, so I'm curious what do you think since you had tried them all. What is max holding capacity of each?
Here is what I'm thinking. Per my review in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38809235&postcount=28 since there is a gap between UAG/phone and CONVERT holster, I want to stick one of these pouches on inner side of the holster. This way I can carry my phone in a holster and when take it out I have a pocket in there for credit cards and a few 20s. I'm leaning more toward the 3 for $6 value, but not sure if its a crappy quality? Plus, since holster inner side is not solid flat, do you think it will be an issue with sticking? In theory there should be enough surface to hold on to, but would like to her your opinion.
vectron said:
Out of those 3 adhesive credit car pockets above, which one do you think has the best quality? In theory, they all look similar, full adhesive back, elastic stretchy pocket that holds 2-3 cards and a few bills, right? One is $15, the other one $10, and then you have 3 for $6. Big price spread, so I'm curious what do you think since you had tried them all. What is max holding capacity of each?
Here is what I'm thinking. Per my review in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38809235&postcount=28 since there is a gap between UAG/phone and CONVERT holster, I want to stick one of these pouches on inner side of the holster. This way I can carry my phone in a holster and when take it out I have a pocket in there for credit cards and a few 20s. I'm leaning more toward the 3 for $6 value, but not sure if its a crappy quality? Plus, since holster inner side is not solid flat, do you think it will be an issue with sticking? In theory there should be enough surface to hold on to, but would like to her your opinion.
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I really liked the very last one in my post (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006GD0OJC). since the opening is longer/wider, it can hold/stretch more. I dont know if it can hold more than 3 cards plus cash, since i never tried to put in that much stuff. I think sticking a pouch to the back of a UAG case will cause lint and dirt to get stuck to the adhesive side of the pouch through the UAG's openings. Plus the UAG's material is textured, so adhesive won't stick as strong to flat plastic.
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I really liked the very last one in my post (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006GD0OJC). since the opening is longer/wider, it can hold/stretch more. I dont know if it can hold more than 3 cards plus cash, since i never tried to put in that much stuff. I think sticking a pouch to the back of a UAG case will cause lint and dirt to get stuck to the adhesive side of the pouch through the UAG's openings. Plus the UAG's material is textured, so adhesive won't stick as strong to flat plastic.
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you misunderstood him. he asked about sticking it to the holster's interior, not the UAG case's interior
I have looking myself for a while and this is the best I can find so far. alibaba .com
and search for Black_ID_Credit_Card_Case for note 2, sorry i'm new and can't post links
Any luck on your end? A friend of mine has the bullettrain case for his Iphone 5 and I'm jealous!
Hey guys, since i have tried the original case as well as some 3rd party cases i was not happy about the results. My main concern was how thick and heavy the nexus 7 got after applying the original case or one of those "smart" cover fakes as well as that i wanted to still be able to feel that rubberized back.
So i went to a shop which sells all kind of cloths like leather, jeans, etc. I bought myself some leather and thread went home and took out my sewing maschine. sewing it to have a perfect fit takes about 10 - 15 minutes in total depending on skill level. I still have some leather remaining for a total of maybe another 3 cases - or i might just do another few for my mobile phone or some other devices. In fact, it'll be very cheap. for a total of 4 cases the leather is about 5 euro, and the thread will last for many cases and also just a few euro. It's very simple but it's still impressing.
I've added attachment to show the end result, as well as how it fits in tightly plus as a bonus inside that store you can see the choice of materials. So if someone is happy putting up 15 minutes work he can do it for himself.
Have fun!
Edit: This is like the first prototype, therefor on the first picture you can see 2 wholes for sticking in needles. I do not recommend using this method to find out the proper size.
That is a nice looking sleeve you made for yourself. I have no sewing talent myself so I wont be attempting it.
I thought the same way which is why I ended up buying a sleeve for myself off Amazon to protect it in transport. Sure it's no actual case on the tablet but I couldn't stand the bulk and this was much more pleasant looking.
All I have on it is a screen protector and a vinyl skin on the battery cover.
P.S An idea you could possibly include on your next iteration of it is a pocket for headphones...that is if you use any with it.
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That is a nice looking sleeve you made for yourself. I have no sewing talent myself so I wont be attempting it.
I thought the same way which is why I ended up buying a sleeve for myself off Amazon to protect it in transport. Sure it's no actual case on the tablet but I couldn't stand the bulk and this was much more pleasant looking.
All I have on it is a screen protector and a vinyl skin on the battery cover.
P.S An idea you could possibly include on your next iteration of it is a pocket for headphones...that is if you use any with it.
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Hey, thanks for your reply. Yeah i am thinking about doing several cases for several devices / things. My headphones both have cases when bought already ( Bose QC15 and MIE2i ) but i think about doing some for mobile phones, maybe camera lenses, even business cards, I'll see. I just came from that shop again, they gave me some white leather to work with free of charge.
I guess anyone can do with manual labor as well but it will take more time obviously. Anyone else can ask for grandma's assistance
Here is another one, this time for the galaxy s3 lte... the cost of the bag are approximatly 0,10 cents. Picked up the white leather for free just because i talk a bit with the woman who's been working at that store yesterday which is enough for a few more bags, the thread is not expensive. I can just recommend... If i can do that, anyone can do. My craftmanship skills are quite low. There are really nice materials out there which could give you a unique case for your phone/tablet/device so go for it!