08-07-2003, 09:00 AM
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New Case From Proporta
If you're the kind of person who likes a bit of added protection for your Pocket PC, then you no doubt know about Proporta's aluminum (or "aluminium," depending on where you live) cases. Much to the joy of many Pocket PC owners, Proporta has just announced the launch of their cases for the new HP 2200 device.
I can attest to the fact that these cases are excellent. They're made from aircraft-grade aluminium, have a soft neoprene lining and feature a great cover that snaps snugly shut. The cases are ALMOST ready to be shipped ("sometime in the next few weeks"), so Proporta is taking preorders at �24.95 (or about $40.00) each.
BUT...Here's a neat little benefit. The people at Proporta know that HP 2200 owners will want to protect their new devices while waiting for their aluminium case to arrive. So, if you preorder one, they'll immediately send you a neoprene case to protect your 2200 in the meantime. I think that's a nice touch of customer service, don't you?
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08-07-2003, 09:19 AM
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Re: New Case From Proporta
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Originally Posted by Brad Adrian
I think that's a nice touch of customer service, don't you?
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The neoprene case is the �17 one? If so, sweet deal! Two cases for different occasions, for the price of one. :way to go:
I'll have to consider Proporta in the future. I'll probably end up spending more on my iPaq this year than on myself. 8O
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08-07-2003, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: New Case From Proporta
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Originally Posted by ctmagnus
The neoprene case is the �17 one?
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Yep :clap: I just got mine yesterday and it is the same one displayed on their site - the blue one. I held out for Proporta's aluminium case and now I am definitely glad that I did  sweet deal!
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08-07-2003, 10:34 AM
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08-07-2003, 10:49 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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I was looking at the Innopocket too. One thing I notice that Proporta has cutouts for the lights, the Innopocket doesn't. Plus i think I want the neoprene case that Proporta will give me.ehehhehehe
I'm turning into a case freak again. I think I'll get the Bellagio slipper case next month for my 2210 also. 
No wonder I'm broke....
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08-07-2003, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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You would appear to lose the benefit of the rubber grips with this case ... any comment on the overall bulk it would add. I've just replaced a 3630 with silver slider CF sleeve for a 2210 and LOVE the form factor of the 2210 !!
I'd hate for the case to add too much bulk and weight ...
... also, can you sync / use a keyboard with the case in place and, if not, can you easily slip the iPAQ in and out of the case?
Mark M
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08-07-2003, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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you also need to consider whether you will like to operate your ipaq with the flip cover moving to side ie still in the way of fingers etc
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08-07-2003, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Yaja123
you also need to consider whether you will like to operate your ipaq with the flip cover moving to side ie still in the way of fingers etc
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This is the exact reason why I haven't rushed to get one of these cases is I don't think I'd like the way I'd have to hold the case to use the ipaq if the cover just swings and hangs open to the side. I'm sure in the near future some one will release a metal case that flips to the back and thus out of the way.
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08-07-2003, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rmasinag
I was looking at the Innopocket too. One thing I notice that Proporta has cutouts for the lights, the Innopocket doesn't. Plus i think I want the neoprene case that Proporta will give me.ehehhehehe
I'm turning into a case freak again. I think I'll get the Bellagio slipper case next month for my 2210 also.
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Considering that this is just a mockup pic, you should look at the specs for the Innopocket case, I bet that it will have it in the final version. Proporta and innopocket cases are usually 99% identical with the exception that Proporta puts its logo on the front.
And the neoprene case is nothing to write home about. I mean, it works, but it is nothing I'd ever use. I ended up selling it with a PDA I sold on eBay. When I FINALLY got my Proporta case (took like 2 months from the time I ordered and 3 phone calls) I was happy with its quality. What I was NOT happy with though is the fact that people who ordered from Innopocket got their units for less money and it didn't take them nearly as long to get their units.
So this time, I'm going the Innopocket route.
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08-07-2003, 01:29 PM
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you also need to consider whether you will like to operate your ipaq with the flip cover moving to side ie still in the way of fingers etc
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I bought one of these for my 1910 and returned it because it was hard to hold when open. Its a shame because it was well constructed, nice to look at, and provided much better protection than the leather case I replaced it with.
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