11-13-2002, 06:20 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Vaja T-Burron II Cases for XDA-style Pocket PCs
http://www.vajacases.com/vaja/catalogo.nsf/(ViewPPEN)?OpenView&Cat=o2
Vaja continues to release cases for the XDA series of devices, and this new one looks quite interesting - they've added "button covers" that still allow you to select them. And unless I'm mistaken, there's no front flap - if you're concerned about protecting your screen, this isn't the case for you. This interests me quite a bit though because right now I carry my XDA naked - I don't like the flap flopping around while I'm using it as a phone. This looks like it might be a good solution! No ordering buttons yet.
� Innovative Push Through Buttons
� Easy access to the hands free socket
� Allows IR beam
� Front Padded
� Dimension: 5-3/8" x 3-1/8" x 1" inch.
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11-13-2002, 06:58 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 206
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Jason, which XDA device do you have?
Jason, which XDA device do you have?
What Canadian service are you using?
Can you connect a laptop to the device to give it wireless access?
Thanks
Gord
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11-13-2002, 07:09 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 129
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over priced
with the new low-price Pocket PC's coming out, would anyone spend over $100 on a case for a PDA that only cost $250? I'm sure these cases are beautiful....but it sure is a chuck of cash to lay out...These are the prices I'd expect to pay for a Coach PDA case...or a Mont Blanc PDA case...
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11-13-2002, 07:26 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 153
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Re: Vaja T-Burron II Cases for XDA-style Pocket PCs
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
And unless I'm mistaken, there's no front flap - if you're concerned about protecting your screen, this isn't the case for you.
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[faux indignant=on]
What!?!!? No screen cover?!?!? This thing will never sell!
[faux indignant=off]
Just kidding! It looks good and I assume that the lack of a screen cover is the "Innovative push through button" thingy so you can dial your phone.
-Jim
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11-13-2002, 08:25 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Mar 2004
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I agree acessories are bloody expensive. The $100 case made mad "sense" when you were protecting a $700 investment?? but you are not. Would anyone pay $100 for a cell phone cover I think not, and there are $500 cell phones, so why are these so expensive - marketing baby marketing - it is all wrong.
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11-13-2002, 09:12 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 114
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Re: over priced
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Originally Posted by dbrahms
with the new low-price Pocket PC's coming out, would anyone spend over $100 on a case for a PDA that only cost $250? I'm sure these cases are beautiful....but it sure is a chuck of cash to lay out...These are the prices I'd expect to pay for a Coach PDA case...or a Mont Blanc PDA case...
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Where are you getting this for $250??? I am a T-Mobile subscriber and it cost me $500.
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11-13-2002, 09:56 PM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: over priced
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Originally Posted by vetteguy
Where are you getting this for $250??? I am a T-Mobile subscriber and it cost me $500.
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You can get some great deals online. Amazon used to sell it for $249, right now they're selling it for $299. But this is only with activation, which makes it useless for me 
--bdj
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11-13-2002, 09:58 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 399
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Re: over priced
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Originally Posted by vetteguy
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Originally Posted by dbrahms
with the new low-price Pocket PC's coming out, would anyone spend over $100 on a case for a PDA that only cost $250? I'm sure these cases are beautiful....but it sure is a chuck of cash to lay out...These are the prices I'd expect to pay for a Coach PDA case...or a Mont Blanc PDA case...
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Where are you getting this for $250??? I am a T-Mobile subscriber and it cost me $500. |
I agree with vettaguy, I have yet to see any O2, t-mobile, or AT&T Siemens for under $400.
Also, the push thru buttons design is only for the 2 top buttons, calendar and contacts. The screen is not covered at all. If you use your xda in the naked state then this is great. If you desire any type screen protection this is not the case for you, stick with the evol1 case they sell. It's as pricey but a lot better then the cheapy cases these devices came with.
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11-14-2002, 01:45 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 75
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Hey Jason,
Do the flaps on the models with screen protection not fold back completely?
TM
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11-14-2002, 02:09 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 25
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If you guys like screen coverage at the same size and even more exclusive materials, why don't you take a look at :arrow: our cases :lol:
Regarding pricing, some do not understand why people prefer a better quality than a 20$ chewing gum case made by some poor asian children (not!) .. agreed that most people buying those cheap PDA are ususally not the ones buying a higher priced accessory, but even some of those do want a neat accessory/protection. Same question would apply why someone wants some expensive coat/shue/bag if he cannot afford all of them ... and sure people buy.
Additionally the low budget market is planned to be only 50% of the market in the future. The other 50 percent still spend more on better PDAs. And thats also a huge targetmarket :snipersmile:
Have you ever seen a CEO with a 20$ case ? Does not look very successful :wink:
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