Boston Pocket PC.com Reviews the TEC Sport Jacket

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.bostonpocketpc.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=154' target='_blank'>http://www.bostonpocketpc.com/modul...wcontent&id=154</a><br /><br /></div>"James Bond had Q to fashion his trademark clothes and gadgets, since you don’t have the entire design and technology group of the British Secret Intelligence Service (aka MI6) at your disposal the folks at SCOTT eVEST have stepped up to the plate in creating a garment Agent 007 would be proud to wear the TEC Sport Jacket.<br /><br />Many people have seen the SCOTT eVEST evolve into a great product for the active casual user, but there currently was nothing available for those who need a more dressed up look in the workplace or for a casual night out on the town. For my work and lifestyle I need to carry many handheld devices with me especially if I am on call. The design team at SCOTT eVEST answered the call in the new TEC Sport Jacket, which takes all the cool features you would normally find in a SCOTT eVEST product and places them in a Sport Jacket good enough for dining out on the town and discretely carrying all your mobile devices.<br /><br /> <img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/sevsportcoat.jpg" /> <br /><br />The TEC Sport Jacket is an epitome of functional fashion. It combines European styling found in a fine Italian suit from Brioni or a tailor-made suit from master tailor Gianni Campagna with a flair of American ingenuity. The TEC Sport Jacket is more than a 3 button navy blue blazer (that in my opinion looks almost black) made of a blend of worsted wool, with a silky smooth gold lining. The blazer “sports” 14 hidden pockets; TEC’s patent pending PAN (Personal Area Network), which are hidden conduits in the garment allowing for the connecting and snaking of wires and cables from various devices; and an abundance of other features designed to make your life easier."<br /><br />I've never been a personal fan of the eVests because I don't like to wear vests. :-) They're starting to design non geeky-looking clothing, but keeping the same idea, so this is a big step in the right direction. A question for all you men out there (since this is a man's jacket): would you wear this?

[Chris Spera]

FINALLY!!! A Scott eVest that doesn't look DORKY!

This is an AMAZING looking jacket. Up to now, I have NOT be a fan or supporter of Scott eVest. I was scheduled to do a review of the Scott eVest, but never completed it due to personal reasons...I would have panned the daylights out of the jacket. It looked like a baggy, nylon bowling shirt, and was WAY overpriced, IMHO.

This however is much different. I have been in suit stores and have seen jackets that cost about this much. From what I've been able to see from the pictures Jason has posted, and from the photos in the BPCC review, this looks like a regular sports jacket; and appears to fit the reviewer well when COMPLETELY loaded down with everything but his bathroom sink.

Way to go, Scott Jordan!! You have managed to create a piece of technology enabled clothing that has really piqued my curiosity, and isn't too far off from what I would pay for a decent sports jacket at a good suit store. From what I've been able to see, you've really impressed me.

Congratulations on a WONDERFUL product launch! I wish you much continued success!!!


Christopher Spera
pocketnow.com Contributing Editor and Columnist
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[JustinGTP]

Yep


I said a while ago that I would never buy one of those ScotteVests because they are so unstylish. This, however, does not fit my age range either, Im not running my own business and a suit & tie isnt my scene - but it proves the point that ScotteVests are getting there.

-Justin.

[Brad Adrian]

Would I wear this?

Do you even have to ask?!?!?!?

[Kati Compton]

Would I wear this?

Do you even have to ask?!?!?!?
How many have you already ordered? :razzing:

[possmann]

YES - Finally! :multi:

[Don Tolson]

Would I wear this?

Do you even have to ask?!?!?!?
How many have you already ordered? :razzing:

You know, I took this the other way... Why would I (Brad) EVER where a suit jacket!!!

For me, who has to where a suit/tie every day to work, this would make a great Father's Day gift. (Hint, Hint). I'll have to print this off and leave it conspicuously around the house.

[Paul]

This is great! To bad I can't wear it everyday.

[Brad Adrian]

How many have you already ordered? :razzing:
You think you are SOOOO smart!

(But, yes, I have one and am writing my own review of it...)

[Ken Mattern]

I have two Scott eVests. I won one at the first Pocket PC Summit and bought the second last year. They are great for traveling though they can drive the TSA people nuts. :grinning devil:

I need a jacket for briefings and demos that looks good but will carry my stuff. This could be a great business expense (write off). :D

Gotta get one :drool:

[pjtrader]

Hey,
Y'know...there's a lot of women geeks out there. And we've got to haul around a heavy purse with our stuff in it. Do you know how many calls I miss because I don't wear a phone on my belt? Or what about the fact that our pockets simply aren't sized for a PDA? Heck, you can't even get a feminine looking digital watch without a lot of hunting around. It just ain't fair.

Someone please pass on the ScottVest that I'd like a nice...business nice...jacket for women with places for my stuff too.

Cheers,
Pam

[Janak Parekh]

Someone please pass on the ScottVest that I'd like a nice...business nice...jacket for women with places for my stuff too.
Send Scott an email. He's always looking for ways to improve his product.

--janak

[klinux]

The jacket looks fine but comparing to the likes of Brioni (Kiton, Oxxford, what have you) or Campagna is a streeeeeeeeeeeeetch.

[scott911]

Thanks for the post. I will monitor this board, so feel free to post questions and comments.

Scott