[Jason Dunn]

Vaja makes four fantastic cases for the Zune, but the high-end case Balance case is the gorgeous one you now have a chance to win. They've been kind enough to sponsor a contest right here for Zune Thoughts readers, giving us 10 of these fully-customized cases, valued at between $60 and $110 each depending on how you customize the cases (making this an $1100 contest if all the winners pimp out their cases).



The Vaja contest is easy to enter: simply post a message in this thread telling me one thing that you like about Vaja cases in general, or Vaja the company. Take a look at their Web site, their approach to design, and tell me what you like most about Vaja. Also, is there some type of case you'd like to see Vaja make for the Zune or another product entirely? Let them know in this thread! One post per person. The contest will run until Tuesday the 23rd of January at 11am, when I'll draw 10 entries at random and the winner will be able to order a fully customized Vaja Balance case.

[Jason Dunn]

Vaja makes four fantastic cases for the Zune, but the high-end case Balance case is the gorgeous one you now have a chance to win. They've been kind enough to sponsor a contest right here for Zune Thoughts readers, giving us 10 of these fully-customized cases, valued at between $60 and $110 each depending on how you customize the cases (making this an $1100 contest if all the winners pimp out their cases).



The Vaja contest is easy to enter: simply post a message in this thread telling me one thing that you like about Vaja cases in general, or Vaja the company. Take a look at their Web site, their approach to design, and tell me what you like most about Vaja. Also, is there some type of case you'd like to see Vaja make for the Zune or another product entirely? Let them know in this thread! One post per person. The contest will run until Tuesday the 23rd of January at 11am, when I'll draw 10 entries at random and the winner will be able to order a fully customized Vaja Balance case.

[andre]

thanks jason!

when looking at the vaja case they just look more premium then some of the other case i have seen. i have looked at the silicone based cases as well as other case and it just seems like the vaja case are for the premium customer. I also like the number of colors (from orange to brown to lime green) that vaja offer as i would like to have a case that marks me as being different (having a black case doesn't quite do it for me)

in the future i would continue to pursue the open face design as the zune has a wide screen for viewing album art and you definitely want to show it off

~ Andre

[LPD]

Its hard to decide what I like best about these cases. All four Zune cases look great with high quality. The fact that you have a huge selection of colors, the type of clip, the type of leather, and engraving is really fantastic. The web site really shows this off by interactively building the case as you make option selections. I think its one of the best web sites for this kind of thing I've seen.
My personal favorite is the "Classic", it has clean lines, and looks like it would be real easy to get in and out of the case. I really hope I win one of these.

I'd like to see them make a holster (or case) for the Motorola KRZR K1m.

[David Tucker]

Oh how can I even begin to say how much I would love one of these cases. I remember my first Vaja that I got for my HP Jornada 565. It was a thing of beauty. The leather quality is second to none and the customization options ensure that you're likely to have a very unique case.

[ale_ers]

I have always been a huge fan a vaja cases. The thing that sets them apart from other cases is that they have great protection and style, yet they do not add bulk. Most cases can provide protection yet they sacrifice either style or bulk.

I have been waiting for them to make a better case for my Wizard.

[sboots]

Clearly, it is the customization that makes these cases the absolute best. They look great and can be highly personalized.

[kryptman40k]

The thing that strikes me right off the bat is the open area around the controls, yet everything else is well protected and covered (Including the lovely screen cover). I have a rubber case on my Zune now, and the rubber is too thick around the directional controls, and completely covers my play/pause and back buttons! It really interferes with my input/control of the device cutting down on my enjoyment. With the open area of the Vaja case I can actually use my Zune's controls and not worry about scratching my wonderful Zune. I would love the chance to be a bit more carefree with my Zune.

[mrozema]

Vaja makes some really beautiful cases. I love their designs with what I call "racing stripes". There's something about it (and every case they make) that beams with sophistication ans style.

The Classic Top Retro for the Zune is a perfect example of that. The chocolate base colour with a sabbia stripe would be a dream in either a Zune case or the HTC Magician pouch.

And the brown would match my Zune!

[idawgik]

The thing I love best about Vaja cases is the durability. I had one for my old Casio E-115 and my roommate had an i-Volution case for a 3G iPod (that he no longer has). He works in printing and had dropped that thing and abused it and the player kept working great and the case looked great. Would love to get one for my Zune.

I would also like it if Vaja were to make an i-Volution case for the Zune. That's one I miss with the Balance cases is you can't choose 2 colors (ie black on the back and blue on the front).

[Adam Krebs]

The feel of the leather is a huge plus for me. Friends have long boasted about the durability, the customization, and the quality, but I haven't been able to afford one to try out for myself. I'd really like to protect my baby, and these cases seem perfect.

Having worked with leather a bit, I can see how much care goes into the production of their cases, as they manage to combine all the benefits of leather (the feel, the durability, the looks), with few of the drawbacks (hard-to-use controls, bulkiness), and the added advantage of truly making the case yours.