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Vaja Case
Product: iPAQ Case, model 806 for iPAQ with SS.
Company: Vaja (http://www.vajacases.com/vaja/catalogo.nsf)
Price: $59.90 plus shipping
There are several specific case for iPAQ that are currently on the market.
Many people choose not to use them or to use a generic PDA case that
usually cost slightly less. In this review, I'll try to show you why
you should consider the Vaja cases for your PocketPC, Palm or even laptop!
Vaja offers very specific products for each PDA, and in the case of
the iPAQ, for each Expansion Packs.
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The product:
I started to use the iPAQ in August last year, and at that time there really wasn't any case specific for this model. I had to wait several month to get my hand on an EB case. Though the case was nice, I later discovered the quality of the Vaja products.
I ordered my Vaja late may and received it beginning of June (the model I wanted was back ordered). My first impression when I opened the package was wow!!!! That's a nice box! Call me crazy but the box in which the case is shipped is a beauty compared to any other products that I received! And yes I did keep it! :)
Next was the case. I ordered the Black Ostrich Pattern case with belt clip.
After using the case for a little over a month now, I can share my opinion on the great product! The construction is excellent, the stitching is of a great quality.
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The test:
I didn't have to do much for the testing but wearing the case attached to my belt for several weeks. I have heard that some people had problems with their belt clip that would rip the back of the case off! I'm not sure how this happened but the unit that I have has a reinforcement around the belt clip attachment (I do believe that Vaja modified this on their cases).
The belt-clip works perfectly and will securely hold you PocketPC close to you. I'm not afraid of wearing my iPAQ attached to my belt, even in the crowded NYC subway!
The interior of the case is padded front and back to protect your PocketPC even more (god forbid, I have dropped mine several times already, but it's still as it was the day I got it, thanks to my Vaja). The interior of the case is also "engraved" which give it a pretty nice tough!
The quality of the leather is also exceptional.But that's not all! They say that their case will let you sync your PPC!! Does that really work?
Yes, the case will precisely fit your iPAQ and you will be able to access absolutely every functions of your PocketPC (but the power door, which makes it even better!). You can soft reset the device, record memos, and even plug-in your head phones without opening the case!!!
My case came with snap closure, which I do like better than the magnetic version. The reason being is that the magnetic Vajas are slightly heavier but do work well, though I'd rather get total protection, especially when walking in the crowds!!!
The synchronization can be a problem, especially when you first get your unit. It needs some time to take the shape of you PDA, and you will need to push it well into the cradle in order to achieve a connection. I thought about this, and in order to make the connection a little easier, I did a 10 minutes mod to my cradles so that the USB connector is slightly higher, and will compensate for the thickness of the case! Check it out under Tips and Tricks!
As a Stowaway user, I also noticed some minor connection problems with the foldable keyboard. The quick fit was to cut a little indent on each side of the connector opening so that the Stowaway connector can be properly secured! It's really not a big deal, especially if you don't have to move it around too much!
Conclusion:
I have to say that the Vaja is an amazing product, especially after having a EB case for several months. With the EB case, you had to first open the zipper, and then pull it apart so that the PocketPC could be slid into the cradle! It was such a pain in the neck that I never used that case! Also forget it if you wanted to use a Stowaway, you would have had to remove the iPAQ from the case! Same goes for many, not to say all of the other case specially designed for iPAQ! The Vaja is the best iPAQ case currently available but it comes at a price! Don't be cheap, get what will best protect your mobile companion, get a Vaja (and not they didn't pay me to say that, as a matter of fact I even paid to get my case!!!!! I simply love it!).
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