05-02-2004, 06:00 AM
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Magi
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PDACorps Reviews Proporta's 19xx Crystal Case
 You can't throw a Pocket PC these days without hitting someone who wants to sell you a case for it. This is a good thing (the cases bit, not the throwing part). "Proporta, well-known for their leather and aluminum PPC cases, has recently added a whole new line of Crystal Cases to their offerings. The cases are currently available for the iPAQ 19xx, 22xx and soon the 41xx. The most striking thing about these cases is that they are absolutely clear! In fact, they're so clear that when I received one for review, I actually squinted to make sure there was really something in the plastic retail pack it arrived in; I could see right through it!"
But what if you actually want to throw it? Would the case be up to snuff? PDACorps weighs in: "The Crystal Case is made from polycarbonate. That's right; this is the same stuff used to produce protective eyewear and bullet-resistant glass. Proporta's press release states that it's "extremely durable and scratch resistant." I believe that's true, though I didn't want to drop it on the pavement to prove it" Awww... :wink: Is this case something you'd find useful?
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05-02-2004, 06:09 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Feb 2004
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why y'all always throwing PPCs huh?
you could give 'em to me even if they're palm based (palm = ebay)
anyway, these look better than the other clear case we saw here on the front page 
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05-02-2004, 06:13 AM
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Ponderer
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Is this the same case that JavoEdge sells?
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05-02-2004, 07:18 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2004
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"The Crystal Case is made from polycarbonate. That's right; this is the same stuff used to produce protective eyewear and bullet-resistant glass."
LOL... and used to make CDs. :mrgreen:
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05-02-2004, 07:19 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Hey I just posted a comment on these cases a couple of days ago. But I was commenting on the one for the 2215. I assume my case is similar to the one you mentioned. Mine said it was made of PC Plastic. I think the PC stands for Polycarbonate.
I have a few comments. First of all the case is not scratch resistant. Or at least it doesn't resist scratches that well. The case originally comes with protective clear adhesive sheets to protect it during shipping. The same kind that comes on a pda screen when new. Once these are removed (and you have to remove them for the case to be of use) the scratches start. They are not deep noticeable scratches. More like the swirls you get on your cars paint finish when you wax. Only noticeable under certain light. But their their and even a tissue will make them. The case still looks great, and the scratches are not that noticeable unless you look for them, but they are there.
As for the PDA Corps review, it seemed to be way off base. The hinge may look like a weak point, but they are not. Like I said in my previous post, I dropped my case onto concrete and the hinges were intact.
No belt clip is a rediculous compaint because since this is a hard case, you can easily stick a swivle clip on the back of it.
No screen access is also rediculous because you can simple flip open the lid. It purpose is to be able to use the hardware buttons for a quick look with the cover closed and use the stylus with the cover open. If it were not meant to be opened, why put so much thought into designing a hinge that flips all the way around.
And as for impact resistance, my case certainly saved the day when I dropped mine.
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05-02-2004, 07:28 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Bah! Now looking at the pics in detail is it a RE-BRANDED JAVOEDGE case.
While a nice looking case. If you drop your PDA in one of these the case is likely to pop open and spit out your PDA. The hinge is also not that secure. In normal use it should not break, but if you place any pressure on it... say pushing on the hinge by mistake with your finger... it will break. The hinge is only supported by thick toothpick like polycarb (think CD plastic).
They are display pieces only for showing off. Not for security in the least.
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05-02-2004, 07:32 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Originally Posted by hhong
No screen access is also rediculous because you can simple flip open the lid. It purpose is to be able to use the hardware buttons for a quick look with the cover closed and use the stylus with the cover open. If it were not meant to be opened, why put so much thought into designing a hinge that flips all the way around.
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Yup, one of the more moronic comments I've read in a review. Just how many cases has the reviewer used that do allow access to the screen when the case is closed?
The advantage of the clear case is that it can be used closed. So I can look up a PI Contact, or check my agenda with just a few button presses. I'd hardly ever used the buttons before - now I couldn't do without them.
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05-02-2004, 07:47 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Originally Posted by sylvangale
Bah! Now looking at the pics in detail is it a RE-BRANDED JAVOEDGE case.
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Actually, neither JavoEdge or Proporta makes these cases - they are both rebrands. :wink:
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05-02-2004, 08:24 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Oct 2003
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....JavoEdge's TWIN???
And this case is NOT scratch resistant!!
I got my scratched the second day I got the case...
Now I have a big fogged up spot at the upper life hand corner, which block 1/5 of my veiwing area
Scratch resistant claim = FALSE ADVERTISEMENT :?
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05-02-2004, 12:07 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,097
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seeing as how this is the same product, I take back my acknowledgement that it could be a bettter product
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