Dave's iPAQ Reviews New CasesOnline Cases

[Janak Parekh]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://davesipaq.com/articles/iPAQ_Pocket%20PC_CASESONLINE.html' target='_blank'>http://davesipaq.com/articles/iPAQ_...ASESONLINE.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"With the introduction of the new line of iPAQs, there had to be several new lines of cases that would appear. For me, there was only one case that I would consider…CASESONLINE! The reason is simple; the products they produce are of the highest quality leather coupled with superior craftsmanship. I have had a variety of different cases with all my iPAQs but none have had the consistency that CASESONLINE has. In addition, I like a case that has a professional appearance but one that clearly is functional. Protecting your iPAQ is clearly the number one concern but if you can protect it and add additional functionality then you have a superior case."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/parekh-20041022-DavesiPAQCasesOnline.jpg" /><br /><br />I've always liked the look of <a href="http://www.casesonline.com">CasesOnline</a> solutions, and Jack over at Dave's iPAQ gives the new ones a spin.

[bdegroodt]

Whoa! Just in time. I was just about to order the Sena case off the previous post. Now I'm really confused. Anyone compared Sena and Casesonline? I'm in need of the slimest profile case for a 6315 possible. Ideally, I'd like to be able to have a case on my 6315 AND put it in my pocket. Something I can do without a case today, but the screen goes unprotected.

[muaddip]

Sena is very nice if you want a case that is slim and that you will never have to take off your handheld. As far as I know it is the only case that lets you sync in the cradle while it is still on. I have a Sena for my 2215 and I love it, although I personally wish they would have to option to have the silly mirror slot. I don't have a mirror and without it the cases looks a little funny in my opinion..

The Casesonline, look like they are more of a business functional case. If you are looking for flashy, good material, with the option to have notepads or calendars with you handheld then Casesonline is a good option. I was thinking about getting one for the 2215, but I just order a x50v, so now I will wait to see what cases are released for that handheld.

Good luck.

[seaflipper]

Whoa! Just in time. I was just about to order the Sena case off the previous post. Now I'm really confused. Anyone compared Sena and Casesonline? I'm in need of the slimest profile case for a 6315 possible. Ideally, I'd like to be able to have a case on my 6315 AND put it in my pocket. Something I can do without a case today, but the screen goes unprotected.

Vaja now has a h6315 case. They make really nice cases and you can get them with or without the belt clip attachment (nice if you you just want it in your pocket)

http://www1.vajacases.com/images/pda/hp_compaq/h6315_series/h6315_series.html

[ignar]

I found reviews in Dave's iPaq are generally too much positive. Not that reviewed case is a bad one, but I will take their reviews with a grain of salt.

[R K]

Whoa! Just in time. I was just about to order the Sena case off the previous post. Now I'm really confused. Anyone compared Sena and Casesonline? I'm in need of the slimest profile case for a 6315 possible. Ideally, I'd like to be able to have a case on my 6315 AND put it in my pocket. Something I can do without a case today, but the screen goes unprotected.

I have an iPAQ H6315 and I'm using the Sena Case.
It's a very nice case, although it does have the one shortcoming with the magnetic closure being too lose.

The Sena for the iPAQ H6315 can be used without the flip cover though, so I decided to go without it, and just used a screen protector instead. I think this is a nice setup, since I can basically take the iPAQ out of my pocket and use it like a regular phone. The screen protector is finger print proof as well, so I can dial with my fingers and my screen will still look as good as new.

[allenalb]

piel frama also has very nice cases for the new ipaqs. i think they have several models for ALL of the new ones. i was looking for a 4700 case. it looks just like the sena case. the piel frama doesn't sync in the cradle, but offers better protection then the sena case (because it doesn't sync in the cradle)

[farnold]

Hehe, I find that quite funny... especially the cases with day planner or notebook next to a PocketPC :lol: A PocketPC to show off and a piece of paper to write things down 8O

I found none of the cases very appealing. Piel Frama or Vaja or Sena are by far more what a case should be... they are model specific PDA cases. Cases Online only slightly changes the interior for another model leaving you with a bulky one-size-fits-all.

If dave should read that: Mate, a rating 5-out-of-5 is just ridiculous. Either you never look at other cases or you express a rating based on a biased approach for whatever reason.

[Jack Cook]

Actually farnold, it is not Dave but me...Jack. Just thought you might like to know.

I feel it is important to review products and post only those that have a very high rating. I won't post a review on a product if it does not get a minimum of an "A". It does not make sense for me to do because I think I would be wasting the time of the readers.

Quality, durability, and price are some of the factors I use in determining if I like a product enough to want to review it and put my name next to it. CASESONLINE has met and exceeded the standards that I think are important.

Clearly, that does not mean the other products don't meet or even exceed those standards. In most cases, they probably do...