and235100

Originally Posted by Arkanoid

I think that the best is an aluminium case... I don't have a case yet but a lot of my friends that have it are very satisfied!!!

I have one of these cases and they are good. They do get scratched fairly easily, and I have broken two clips so far...

imported_Chemong

Originally Posted by cooldude1015

.... Wow ummmm why do some people get so lucky.. I dropped my iPAQ pretty lightly onto carpet and the screen cracked... I had an aluminum case though... it that has any significance...

What brand of Aluminum case were you using? What type of padding is in it?

imported_EasternCanuck

I'm curious about the aluminum case as well. I was looking at the PDAir version and have been considering buying it. I have a leather Piel Frama case now but I worry about protection every now and then. I'm mainly looking at the PDAir model because I can buy it locally and I really hate having to order things by mail.
Which brand of aluminum case was it?

SHC

Originally Posted by jb2001

I bought it from Proporta.com when they were pulled due to the paint issues, and they sent a nice neoprene case "while you wait" !!!!! I didn't expect 8 weeks. I was told they would be back in stock last week, but still no sign off it.

No sign of mine either - Proporta keep moving the goal posts.

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cooldude1015

Originally Posted by Chemong

What brand of Aluminum case were you using? What type of padding is in it?

Innopocket.

gnm616

Originally Posted by Colsburg

Hi guys, Am in the market for a case and just wanted some of your thoughts. I think I'm going to get the innopocket magnesium case but have heard a lot of complaints about the fastener and paint, which I understand have been corrected. Have any of you guys bought the case since the "improvements" and are the paint and closing problems still an issue. Thanks, C

I have had problems with my case and I can't get the company to respond to my emails, everytime I try calling the company, the phone just rings and rings.

yildi

Originally Posted by Colsburg

Hi guys, Am in the market for a case and just wanted some of your thoughts. I think I'm going to get the innopocket magnesium case but have heard a lot of complaints about the fastener and paint, which I understand have been corrected. Have any of you guys bought the case since the "improvements" and are the paint and closing problems still an issue. Thanks, C

Hi, I have both the Innopocket aluminium case (my first buy) and the Magnesium case. I really love and prefer the Magnum case : it is less bulky, really more sturdy (you cen bend the aluminium case when it is empty). It closelu follows the outline of the 4700 and its colour is just beatiful (even if gets scratched even if I have a recent version - so supposedly without the paint problem). I do not have yet any problem with the latch but it can probably get broken since it is in plastic and this is a shame for such a nice and sturdy case.
I have received my Magnum case a month ago and my aluminium case has just been sitting in the drawer since then... The MAgnum case is the most solid and beatiful case I have ever used... I have bought it directly from Innopocket and received it in one week (I line in France).

I hope this helps...

Regards,

Murat

Farmer Brown

Originally Posted by cooldude1015

.... Wow ummmm why do some people get so lucky.. I dropped my iPAQ pretty lightly onto carpet and the screen cracked... I had an aluminum case though... it that has any significance...

Sorry to hear about that as well.

I got an Innopocket aluminum case for my hx4700 - probably one like yours. The Neoprene cushion is just too thin, and any bang on the case would probably be transmitted directly to the chassis.

For work, I'm still hunting for the right case (leather/soft); hopefully one that would fit an extended battery, and would CUSHION it from falls as well. The Otterbox cases are a little too extreme for work...

The Piel Frama cases seem to be OK, as they cover most of the corners. The Sena cases (I think only they have a good - looking one for extended batteries) seem to leave the corners exposed (to fit the cradle for hot - syncs).

My old Clie used a really ugly no - name case which did its job pretty well - the chassis is still in EXCELLENT condition, as is the screen (despite using only Frisket Paper as a protector). There's only this one little chip at the corner where the case flaps over.

If you're prone to dropping your PDA, go for something wrap - around and soft.