Otterbox Armor 1900 PDA Case Review

06-30-05, 02:48 AM

ZonaPDA.net has posted its review of the "ruggedized and waterproofed" Otterbox Armor 1900 PDA Case. It is a product that folks who need to use their PDA while exposed to the whims of the elements (campers, hikers, bikers, geotrakers, boaters, et. al.) will want to check out the review of this $90 PDA case. For details -see: http://tinyurl.com/a5jd5.You can purchase this case on the internet for $90 (or thereabouts) just go to Froogle.com and search for the (above) full product name.

**Frenchy** · 06-30-05, 03:18 AM

I think that Cheryl is reviewing this one too. I can't wait to see her review.

ashamed · 06-30-05, 11:33 AM

I actually have one of these. Its great but it has one flaw. I use a GPS CF Card, which cannot fit inside when the gps is attached. So it is kinda a draw back. I hope in the next pda I buy the GPS is built in or has bluetooth so I can use it for navigation while outdoors.

06-30-05, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by ashamed

I use a GPS CF Card, which cannot fit inside when the gps is attached. So it is kinda a draw back.

I would encourage you to look at the new breed of BT-SiRFIII GPS receivers that have started hitting the market in the past 6 months. I have the GlobalStat BT-338 (and LOVE it!!!), but there are several good competitors out there to choose among. They are much more sensitive than units with any older technology - thus, they will work more accurately under adverse conditions (heavy overhead foliage of forests and jungles and in between the high-rise buildings on urban streets). Because they are smaller, they are more rugged than the older units (the just annouced SysOnChip Smart Blue Mini GPS is so small that it is marketed as a key chain fob - see: http://tinyurl.com/7l7hx ), . They are more power efficient, thus they have a longer operating life (my BT-338 lasts 11 to 13 hour between charges).

I just turn my GPS receiver on, sync it up to my x50v, slip into a small zip-lock freezer bag, toss it into a jacket pocket or fanny pack and I'm off. No muss - no fuss!!!

One of the best places to shop for all things relating to GPS is BuyGPSnow.com. You can see the units that are currently being offered at: http://tinyurl.com/98req . Doubleclick on any of the units for more info - doubleclick again on any of the tabs (under the "add to cart") for even more info.