Vaja's SD Keeper - Just So Darn Cute!

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.vajacases.com/affiliate&ID=100' target='_blank'>http://www.vajacases.com/affiliate&ID=100</a><br /><br /></div>Vaja sent it one of their SD Keeper cases today, and I have to admit I didn't know what to expect - I'm a visual person, so even when I see measurements, they don't really give me an idea of how small something really is. So when the case showed up today and I saw how small the package was, it dawned on me just how small this case really is. I've taken a series of photos to demonstrate the size:<br /><br /> <img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/vaja-sdkeeper-4.jpg" /> <br /><!><br /> <img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/vaja-sdkeeper-2.jpg" /> <br /><br />The SD holders are spring-loaded, similar to other Vaja cases, and when inserted they sit securely, but are easy to get at with a quick push.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/vaja-sdkeeper-3.jpg" /> <br /><br />The case itself is, of course, exquisitely made. It has a magnetic closing mechanism, and the fit is perfect. The black leather is flawless, and stretched very tightly over the shell.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/vaja-sdkeeper-1.jpg" /><br /><br />Base price for the case is $29 USD, but like most Vaja cases, you can customize the SD Keeper and get some pretty funky-looking cases:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/clime_violet.jpg" /> <br /><br />Like all things Vaja, this is more than a case - it's a fashion statement and personal expression. Some people will be perfectly happy buying a $10 velcro-based SD card carrier from a local camera store, but if you want to carry your SD cards in style, the Vaja SD Keeper is in a class unto itself. [Affiliate]

[saljamex]

Useless!! 8O

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

Useless!! 8O
Useless or do you mean overpriced?

This is certainly not useless as there are those who carry multiple SD cards and would like to keep their cards securely within a case for protection and storage.

If you mean overpriced, then you just don't know much about Vaja... they're the "Lexus" brand for mobile electronic cases.

[JonnoB]

If I wanted a case for SD cards, it would need to hold at least 6-10 of them. Otherwise, it is almost as small and easy to lose.

[griph]

Useless!! 8O
Useless or do you mean overpriced?
Actually Both! :wink:

[ecard]

I like SD because they are small.

I can only see my wife carrying this in her purse.

[Pat Logsdon]

I'd buy one. At the moment, I can only carry 3 SD cards with me - one in the 4150, and two in my Vaja case.

I can only see my wife carrying this in her purse.
If they're not butch enough for you, you can always glue some spikes to them. :mrgreen:

[superdope]

How about a magnetic catch on something to hold media? Isn't that an invitation to disaster?

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

If I wanted a case for SD cards, it would need to hold at least 6-10 of them. Otherwise, it is almost as small and easy to lose.
Not sure if carrying around 6-10 SD cards would be that normal... as for this case being easy to lose, that assumes that we want a case just to prevent us from losing the cards. I don't know of too many cases that serve that purpose.

I see this functionally as a storage and protection mechanism. If you start getting into cases large enough not to lose, then either it assumes 1) the person has a lot of cards to store or 2) the person doesn't care about the additional bulk. Both assumptions I think are false more often than not. I know storage card cases have been extremely popular in Japan for some time and even there, each case I see typically carries about 2-3 cards.

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

Useless or do you mean overpriced?
Actually Both! :wink:
I'd have to disagree. I have purchased storage cases for each type of removable media I own and find them very handy. They're extremely popular in Japan where removable media is used far more often than most other places in the world (this is actually where I've bought the majority of mine).

Now granted, I've spent about 10-20% of what's being asked by Vaja, but none of them are as flashy as Vaja's either.

[Pat Logsdon]

How about a magnetic catch on something to hold media? Isn't that an invitation to disaster?
Nope - flash media isn't magnetic, so there's no problem. :wink:

[ecard]

If they're not butch enough for you, you can always glue some spikes to them. :mrgreen:

My point was on the size, not on the look :oops:

[jlp]

Useless!! 8O
Useless or do you mean overpriced?
Actually Both! :wink:

I second this: too small not to loose it, useless because all cases have 2 to 4 SD card slots (so as to keep 3-5 cards including your device) and you can put other cards (if ever you have as many cards as in a deck :wink:) in your wallet like I do; a more practical, more useful and less expensive solution.

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

I second this: too small not to loose it, useless because all cases have 2 to 4 SD card slots (so as to keep 3-5 cards including your device) and you can put other cards (if ever you have as many cards as in a deck :wink:) in your wallet like I do; a more practical, more useful and less expensive solution.
First of all, not all cases have SD slots. Second, assuming someone doesnt have a case with SD slots, I wouldn't advise a wallet necessarily being a better solution, especially if you're sitting on it all the time. Third, there are several SD/MMC cases already on the market that are roughly the same size so they obviously hold value to many consumers.

To say it's overpriced is one thing, but to say it's useless might be a bit presumptuous of what others people's case requirements may be.

[Pat Logsdon]

If they're not butch enough for you, you can always glue some spikes to them. :mrgreen:

My point was on the size, not on the look :oops:

I know - I was just poking fun. :wink:

[T-Will]

Didn't we just have a discussion about these last week? I think they look pretty cool, but I think they're overpriced, but hey if you can afford one then more power to ya!

[Paula]

Granted the larger Vaja cases "might" be worth the $$$, but I think this little thing should carry about a $15.00 - 18.00 price tag not $29.00.

I would still like to see Sena take a crack at this for both the CF and SD cards. Maybe have a tiny case that looks just like its big bro (think 2215 case) 2 tone case. It could hold 4 CF cards (2 on the top flap 2 on the botton flap) or 6 SD cards (3 up on either flap) with a nice little magnetic closure.

Paula

[bjornkeizers]

If I wanted a case for SD cards, it would need to hold at least 6-10 of them. Otherwise, it is almost as small and easy to lose.
Not sure if carrying around 6-10 SD cards would be that normal...


Uhm, in this group, it kinda is... Hell, I have a ton of these buggers lying around: camera, Tungsten|E, Ipaq.... and I know a lot of people here would be willing to carry an extra set of cards in this.

Personally, while it's a nice case, it's also very, very expensive - heck, it's more then what I've paid for my proporta all aluminium Ipaq 1915 case..

[Terry]

I have found a very functional and affordable SD/MMC case:
http://www.ziploc.com/sandwich.asp.

0X

[drop]

OK, I get the idea.

Thanks for the photo, Jason. Like you said, kinda hard to "picture" it with only the measurement.

For a woman who carries too many junk in her purse , I can totally see myself losing this cutie. Now if Vaja put a key chain on it, that might be useful. I'd already carried over-size hunk of chain with all the keys, remote opener, remote starter, etc. With a sturdy Vaja SD card carrying case, my key-chain would make a good weapon.

I think I will pass on this one. Even though it is the only Vaja product that I could afford :( . I now have the capacity to carry 4 SD cards. Just wish I have 4 SD cards to carry :twisted: .

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

If I wanted a case for SD cards, it would need to hold at least 6-10 of them. Otherwise, it is almost as small and easy to lose.
Not sure if carrying around 6-10 SD cards would be that normal...

Uhm, in this group
I wasn't suggesting that no one does this... only that it's not the typical scenario... my guess would be that probably less than 5% of all PPC users are carrying around this many cards.

If it were the typical scenario, we'd see a LOT more cases geared towards carrying 6-10 cards. As it is, the majority of storage card cases are normally capped between 2-4.

[princeofzion]

I have found a very fuctional and affordable SD/MMC case:
http://www.ziploc.com/sandwich.asp .




LOL :lol:

[griph]

Useless or do you mean overpriced?
Actually Both! :wink:
I'd have to disagree.
I have no problem with SD cases - the ones that come with SD's are cheap and very compact and small. The Vaja case at 5/8th" thick x 2-3/8" x 1-1/8" significantly increases the bulk needed to carry just two SD's and I already have a Vaja iVolution PDA Case for my iPaq 2210 which carries a spare SD. In addition it costs £29 plus P&P - so ... IMHO it is both overpriced and useless. I like Vaja cases - I have had 3 iVolution PDA cases and also have the iVod for my iPod - all excellent products, but - not this one!

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

I'd have to disagree.
I have no problem with SD cases - the ones that come with SD's are cheap and very compact and small. The Vaja case at 5/8th" thick x 2-3/8" x 1-1/8" significantly increases the bulk needed to carry just two SD's and I already have a Vaja iVolution PDA Case for my iPaq 2210 which carries a spare SD. In addition it costs £29 plus P&P - so ... IMHO it is both overpriced and useless. I like Vaja cases - I have had 3 iVolution PDA cases and also have the iVod for my iPod - all excellent products, but - not this one!
I don't want to go back and forth on this any longer. I understand your arguments for not wanting one and yes this case is bulkier than the regular SD case. It's obviously not for everyone (I don't think I'll be purchasing one either).

But to say it's useless is a bit presumptuous IMO. There are already 2 people in this thread that have stated they would like to buy one... so obviously they serve some use even if they don't happen to fit your requirements.

[ctmagnus]

Any users of other SD cases care to post links/info to/about their cases?

(other than ziplocs - I want a bit more protection than that. ;) )

[griph]

But to say it's useless is a bit presumptuous IMO. There are already 2 people in this thread that have stated they would like to buy one... so obviously they serve some use even if they don't happen to fit your requirements.

Well - you are entitled to your opinion, but heck so am I and frankly I take exception to being accused of being presumptuous, just because I am expressing my opinion that I find it useless, and it doesn't happen to match your own. Excuse me for opening my little mouth! :evil:

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

Well - you are entitled to your opinion, but heck so am I and frankly I take exception to being accused of being presumptuous, just because I am expressing my opinion that I find it useless, and it doesn't happen to match your own. Excuse me for opening my little mouth! :evil:
My apologies griph... my intent wasn't to say you are presumptuous. I probably won't buy this for the same reason you won't, it may be too bulky for my comfort and it is expensive considering its functionality.

But "bulky" and "expensive" are inherently subjective words whereas "useless" is not. So when I read posts describing this as "useless", I read that to be generalized for everyone as fact, which obviously it is not.

Just a misunderstanding.

[griph]

My apologies griph... my intent wasn't to say you are presumptuous. I probably won't buy this for the same reason you won't, it may be too bulky for my comfort and it is expensive considering its functionality.

But "bulky" and "expensive" are inherently subjective words whereas "useless" is not. So when I read posts describing this as "useless", I read that to be generalized for everyone as fact, which obviously it is not.

Just a misunderstanding.

No worries ekkie - sorry for getting out of my tree - bit stressed at the mo! :-(

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

No worries ekkie - sorry for getting out of my tree - bit stressed at the mo! :-(
Good to know we're all friends here! Hang in there bud! :way to go:

Stress sucks! :evil:

[Terry]

(other than ziplocs - I want a bit more protection than that. ;) )

Seriously...I use a snack size Ziploc. It works great and I haven't had a damaged SD card yet! (Perhaps "yet" is the key word).

[ctmagnus]

(other than ziplocs - I want a bit more protection than that. ;) )

Seriously...I use a snack size Ziploc. It works great and I haven't had a damaged SD card yet! (Perhaps "yet" is the key word).

That "yet" is what worries me... I can picture something in one of my pockets/bags applying just enough pressure to the card to bend it and damage it internally, creating no visible external damage.

[ctmagnus]

I recently acquired (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=374665) the 4 card version of this, and one thing I'd like to comment on is the fact that if you take a look inside one of the slots with a flashlight, it appears that the spring-loaded mechanisms are in fact SD slots, minus all the connectors that would be found in a typical SD slot-equipped device.