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Jonathon Watkins
11-29-2004, 11:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.krusell.se/product.php?s=2&product=1858' target='_blank'>http://www.krusell.se/product.php?s=2&product=1858</a><br /><br /></div>Krusell have anounced a new Leather X50/X50v case and as far as I know, it's the first one available. It certainly looks the part and has got the goodies:<br /><br /> <img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/1.jpg" /> <br /><br /><li>Fits Dell Axim X50 and X50v perfectly<br /><li>Snap closure<br /><li>Multidapt® equipped<br /><li>Comes with Swivel Belt Clip<br /><li>Reinforced lid<br /><li>Cards and memory pockets in the case cover<br /><li>Stylish metallic logotype on the front<br /><li>Holes and cut-outs for all vital functions<br /><li>Handmade in finest cattle leather<br />You can see two other X50/50v case views at the <a href="http://www.krusell.se/product.php?s=2&amp;product=1858">Krusell Website</a> and you can order the case from <a href="http://www.aximcases.com/store/aximx50.html">Axim Cases</a>. They ship worldwide, so it looks like we have a winner. 8) The case is US $29 plus shipping and should be available in mid to late December. Just the timescale for a Christmas present purchase. :)

Sven Johannsen
11-29-2004, 04:04 PM
Hmm, can't find it on Aximcases. They still just show the aluminium case at this point. Nothing at Krusell seems to give a date, or a price.

SENA has announced theirs for preorder as well. Did that last week. Also shipping in Dec. Personally I like the SENA magnets better than the strap and snap, but that's me. Come on Vaja, what have you got planned?

Kati Compton
11-29-2004, 04:14 PM
Looks like I may never find a case that can accomodate the extended battery. :(

Jonathon Watkins
11-29-2004, 04:29 PM
Hmm, can't find it on Aximcases. They still just show the aluminium case at this point. Nothing at Krusell seems to give a date, or a price.

Try clicking on the "Axim Cases" link in my post. :D

SENA has announced theirs for preorder as well. Did that last week. Also shipping in Dec. Personally I like the SENA magnets better than the strap and snap, but that's me. Come on Vaja, what have you got planned?

I was just sent that info and will be front-paging it later today. I agree with you about the magnets. Much better.

Yup, now we need Vaja to join the party. I want to order in the next day or so, so I hope they let us know what they have planned. 8)

Jonathon Watkins
11-29-2004, 04:32 PM
Looks like I may never find a case that can accomodate the extended battery. :(

I too would like an extended battery case, but I'm not sure about the extra bulge. It's a hard things to predict how you will get on with something like that.

I have asked Senna and Vaja about this. There should be sufficient demand to make it worth at least one case-maker's while.

Any comments from our case-making friends about the possibility of an X50v extended battery case?

Sven Johannsen
11-29-2004, 04:55 PM
Hmm, can't find it on Aximcases. They still just show the aluminium case at this point. Nothing at Krusell seems to give a date, or a price.

Try clicking on the "Axim Cases" link in my post. :D


I did. and went to the front and checked for Dell and x50. They got Rhinoskin.

Jonathon Watkins
11-29-2004, 05:18 PM
Hmm, can't find it on Aximcases. They still just show the aluminium case at this point. Nothing at Krusell seems to give a date, or a price.

Try clicking on the "Axim Cases" link in my post. :D


I did. and went to the front and checked for Dell and x50. They got Rhinoskin.

For me it opens right on the page:

Price: $29.00
Shipping: $6.00
In Stock: PREORDER
Product ID: KRX50

Anyone else see the product page?

mr_Ray
11-29-2004, 05:59 PM
OK, nothing against this case in particular, but a question about the masses of leather cases I see for most PPCs, since I've seen quite a few new ones in the past few days and this.... is really bugging me.

Why are the corners always left exposed??? :evil:
There's no buttons there so no need to have access to the body there!
When you drop such a thing, do they helpfully land face up/down? No, they land on the corners, readilly exposed but stupid cases!! GAH!!!

Maybe I'm wrong and cases aren't there to protect PPCs, but rather just to look pretty... :D

goirish!!
11-29-2004, 06:48 PM
Personally I like the SENA magnets better than the strap and snap, but that's me. Come on Vaja, what have you got planned?

I agree about the magnets, but have always used the E&amp;B cases (magnets also)

Jonathon Watkins
11-29-2004, 08:01 PM
Maybe I'm wrong and cases aren't there to protect PPCs, but rather just to look pretty... :D

Well, my leather X5 case has saved it's bacon a few times. I can't even remember who made it, suffice to say it was a cheap, but good looking one.

I hope to go for higher quality this time. :wink:

Sven Johannsen
11-29-2004, 08:08 PM
For me it opens right on the page:

Price: $29.00
Shipping: $6.00
In Stock: PREORDER
Product ID: KRX50

Anyone else see the product page?

Weird. I still just see the Rhinoskin at that link, or any other way. Thought maybe it was a UK vs US thing, but these guys are 70 miles up the road from me.

docjoe
11-29-2004, 09:08 PM
I just bought the X50v and love it. I got the Rhinoskin but it's very heavy and cumbersome. I had the iPaq 4415 with a Vaja case and am looking for the corresponding Vaja case for my X50v. I did find the new Sena case. Here's the URL:

http://www.senacases.com/catalog/DELL-AXIM-X50-X50v-CASES-p-1-c-313.html

Looks good except for the square edges on the cover, which seem weird.

Jonathon Watkins
11-30-2004, 02:51 AM
Looks good except for the square edges on the cover, which seem weird.

Agreed, they are a bit odd. :?

allenalb
11-30-2004, 06:52 AM
OK, nothing against this case in particular, but a question about the masses of leather cases I see for most PPCs, since I've seen quite a few new ones in the past few days and this.... is really bugging me.

Why are the corners always left exposed??? :evil:
There's no buttons there so no need to have access to the body there!
When you drop such a thing, do they helpfully land face up/down? No, they land on the corners, readilly exposed but stupid cases!! GAH!!!

Maybe I'm wrong and cases aren't there to protect PPCs, but rather just to look pretty... :D

piel frama cases protect the corners. they don't have a case yet for the dell, but they came out with a case for the hp 4705 in no time. check their site regularly, i'll bet when their dell case comes out it will be the best...

Jonathon Watkins
11-30-2004, 11:07 AM
piel frama cases protect the corners. they don't have a case yet for the dell, but they came out with a case for the hp 4705 in no time. check their site regularly, i'll bet when their dell case comes out it will be the best...

I'm not sure about thier new clip system (http://www.pielframa.com/newbeltclip_eng.htm).

I ordered one for a friend and the old clips were big and chunky. Nice enough case, though personally I did not like the CF cutout. When Piel Frama or someone else let us know about their new cases, we'll post on them.

allenalb
12-02-2004, 02:55 AM
as it turns out, i see that Piel have released theirs.

http://www.pielframa.com/dell_axim_x50_eng.htm