I bought a Vaja case for my iPaq several years ago. The case is very sturdy and has outlasted my iPaq. It is a very beautiful case and I loved just holding it in my hand. Vaja is one of the only cases I would want covering my Zune.
My brother is an owner o f a Vaja case and from the looks of it, it looks absolutely fantastic. Especially the classic and the retro's just look stunning. Also, with over a 1000 choices, you simply can't go wrong with a Vaja. Just one thing I do wish is if they made a case that'll go well with some Samsung phones.
Looking at the picture, the texture and simplicity of their design is really striking. Also, I like how they kept the control area open, instead of covering it up.
I've never really been a fan of leather cases. The ones I've seen have typically either been a) poor quality, or b)very plain and detract from the look of the mp3 player. I bought my wife a leather case for her iPod a year ago, and we got rid of it right away simply because it did little to protect the iPod, and just didn't look good with the iPod in it.
However, I have a coworker that has a Vaja case, and I have been really impressed. The quality of the case seems top-notch, and it is a very stylish case that really adds to the style of his Zune, rather than detract from it's style. Having looked at the Vaja site, I was also very impressed with how much customization is possible. You can really make it a case to fit your personal tastes. While I have never owned a Vaja case, if someone were to ask my advice on which type of case to purchase I would tell them to look at Vaja cases first, so to know what they should look for when purchasing a leather case.
I have never used one of their cases before, but I must admit that I like the look of them. As sturdy as my Zune is, I am still worried about getting little scratches on the screen, plus being in Canada there are no peripherals available here yet.
I have looked online at many other offering for cases, but it seems that Vaja will be my choice. Their cases look smart and well made. I also love the fact that they allow for so many options.
The best thing about Vaja's high-quality Zune cases is ... openness. They're open to customizing the case the way YOU want. Various colors, various clip options, a couple types of trim for looks, and with or without a flap to cover the screen for ultimate protection.
The Vaja's openness doesn't stop with the many choices you get at the point-of-purchase. From my experience with other, lesser case, my favorite aspect of the Vaja's openness is the options that it provides for screen protection. You can use the case with the included plastic protector to cover the display and most of the area around the buttons. But (unlike my current Zune case) Vaja actually gives you the option to use the case without that protector. Then, you can (if you like) apply one of those invisible thin screen protectors directly to the screen.
This allows Vaja owners to customize their screen protection based on their own personal user experience. Given that one of the best things about the Zune is its beautiful display, my guess is that I would opt for a case with a cover flap but no additional plasticky barriers between the screen and my enjoyment of it. But I might want to add the screen protector on occasion -- say, for example, I was taking the Zune on a camping trip or down to the National Mall for the Fourth of July festivities.
So, it's open -- and an open and shut case that this is the best Zune case out there. I can't wait to get my own.
Quality and style. For any of my PPC's, folks will see the PPC in its Vaja case and they are interested in picking it up. Everyone loves the case; the way it looks, the way it feels, the features. I like the quality. I try to be careful with my devices but accidents do happen. The Vaja case has always protected my devices.
What feature would I like for a Zune case? If you have a Zune you have a headset. The case takes care of the Zune but what about the headset?
This may be a bit extreme but it would be neat to see the headset integrated into the case. I'm imagining one of those retractable headsets but it would only feed out of the ear bud end. It would need to be slimmer, enclosed in the case on the back of the Zune. When you're not listening, the headset could be retracted and covered. I'd spend and extra $20-40 (above the current price) for a good headset/case. Oh - and the headset would need to be replacable. The wires and connections will wear out LONG before the case will.
Upon initial observation of the Vaja cases, the most notable feature you notice is the durable yet classy look of the cases. The case that appealed to me most was the classic Top Retro, with the time tested look of leather. The case has 14 different colors of Vitelino leather and 18 colors of Aniline leather to choose from. Personally, I prefer the look of the Vitelino leather to the Aniline. All of the colors look vivid and all compliment each other well. The next feature is the belt clip. I personally like the fact that you can opt not to have the sometimes cumbersome clip attachment on the case at all, but for those of you that decide that you would like the clip, there are two options: the standard clip that you can find just about anywhere and a smaller rivet clip adapter. The final options is personalization- you can have text or a graphic applied to the case, which is a nice way for further distinguish yourself from the faceless crowd! The case itself provides all around protection the the Zune, with a handy flap to cover the face of the device and protect it from anything that may take aim at causing damage to your device. Unlike most third party cases, the Vaja classic Top Retro does not add ugly bulk, but rather a classic look for your device. I currently have the Belkin case for my Zune, which makes it look clunky; the Vaja disguises the added size of the case with quality, customized leather. Vaja cases beat all others without a question. For anyone looking for protection without the ugliness of other cases on the market, the Vaja is the case for you. You invested over $200 on your Zune, you owe it to your investment to protect it in style!
I've never seen a case like this, most cases are just your stock case and come in different colors, but this thing is personalized. Who has ever seen so many colors that you can choose from. The case looks professional with it's leather, but also looks casual with the curves and design. I have alway contemplated buying a leather case, but it seems like they aren't what I would always like to use in a public scene and somethimes have a price that's over my head right now. But this mixes the balence perfectly. The cases looks like it is rugged and can take a little wear, but won't become all scratched up or dirty. All of the cases and bags that Vaja sells are so innovative with the custimization and quality. I really don't have anything to recommend because the products looks so great. Just keep up the GREAT work!!! (I wish I would have found this site sooner it's great, sorry this is my first post. )
P.S. I really like the way the Vaja site runs, it's clean and portray's it's products just like they are amazing.