I love my XDA II but the leather case is just too bulky, is there anywhere I can get a metal case from or is it too early.
Tried on the systems the proporta alu case with the xda II.
Seems to fit quite good, but i couldn't say it definitly, because i don't have the xda II
Problems with this case will be SDIO-slot and the built in camera...
Regards
Stefan
which is the best case to buy for compact size , protection , style and useability in regards to the capability for the belt clip. i have seen the aluminium and plastic one . how does the belt cilp work with that also can you get them in funnky anodised colours.
cheers
Don't know about funky colours but the leather Krussel case is excellent.
O2 standard Xda II case
On the subject of cases, anyone know if it's possible to get a spare belt clip for the standard O2 Xda II case? A tiny bit broke off mine after 1 month and it is now useless as the PDA falls off it.
Neither my local O2 shop nor the UK Xda II Service Centre can supply a replacement belt clip on its own - they want to hit me for £20 for a new case. If I do have to buy one, it won't be from them, that's for sure...
Gadget 8)
Why bother? Just get the Krussel, it's a much better case and way cheaper.
The Alu cases have a screw-in peg on the rear of the case which the belt clip locks onto. Others using the Alu cases have suggested glueing the post in place to prevent it unscrewing during normal wear.
The Alu cases also reduce the signal strength in weaker areas. I purchased the ProPorta model and only used it for two weeks before going back to the standard O2 case.
I am now the very happy owner of a ProPorta Crystal Case. It is very lightweight, adds almost no bulk and looks great.
Unfortunately it does not support a belt clip although I see no reason why you couldn't fabricate something yourself if you were so inclined.
I just got the clear case, its very sexy, wish it had a belt clip but you cant have everyting, there is a thread about the clear case with pics, it's like the alu case but that looses signal strength apparently, although does have sd card holders if i remember correctly and this doesn't...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=10480
its nice cos u can make and receive calls without the threat of the xda2's slippery surface sliding thru your hands... which is why i used to keep it in my standard case so much... i just got mine from pdamods.com for £15
the standard case offers little protection to the lower sides of the xda2 (not that i have scratches on mine as a result but some people moan of it) but there is a reason, basically it's so you can sit it in the docking cradle without taking it out the case...
moving on, I'm getting this silicon job that pdamods want £20 for, from ebay at only a £10 :lol: this seller has them for sale all the time - here is an example auction with picture http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5115014427&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
it doesnt have a belt clip but has a loop by the looks for carry strap / neck strap type effort
Clips
I use cases utilziing the Ulti-Clip from http://www.theclip.com/.
My leather case from HandheldPlanet.com has one.
They are very solid clips. I used a stick-on post on my aluminum case -I took off the screw-in post. Now all my phones/gadgets have the same clip.
Is anybody making a leather case that does NOT have a snap closure, similar to the EB Case for the original XDA? The Krussel is nice, but that strap/snap closure is annoying and slow to use.
As no one seems to make a silicone case for the XDAI, does anyone know if one designed for the XDAII will fix okay if I make a cut-out for the antenna?
Thanks,
xnappo
I recently upgraded to an XDA II. I find that my XDA I leather case fits loosely, and the reset/headset holes do not line up. So I doubt you could get a decent fit with a case not made for your device.
I just bought a genuine Proporta aluminium case from the O2 shop for £22 - it sounded to me they were just getting rid of new-old stock. For those of you that don't have one it's a pretty good size, fitting snug arond the XDA II. I still wouldn't like to drop it from say 4ft but I fel a little better knowing it's better protected than the leather case it came with.
I wonder if any one has this case and what is the general impression about it,I am considering it or the Noreve but prefer the Krusell because iy has a place for Business/Credit cards.
I first bought Krusell Orbit Flex case. The leather and the design are good, but the sewing is not good enough that the window of screen and the window of the hardware button are not parallel. Then I bought Noreve case. Leather, cutout, sewing, knob and belt clip are all good. Both Krusell and Noreve are tightly fit Touch Diamond with a bit pressure to pull the device into the case hole. The window cut out for Krusell is not good enough than the Noreve. I like the belt knob of Noreve since it is metal made and can be completely removed with the supplied screwdriver and cap. The belt clip of Noreve is also better than Krusell but there are a wider choice of Krusell clip to exchange. Overall I prefer Noreve than Krusell.
From thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398316
Blob8me said:
I ordered one of these earlier today - I've paid for Saturday delivery - not convinced they were really in stock but hoping as I havent recieved a dispatch notification. I'll update in the morning if it arrives and confirm the Krusell model number although its the only "orbit" one I can find???
***UPDATE*** Case arrived this morning from MobileFun and YES its the Krusell 75365 with the removable front.
http://www.krusell.se/product.php?productID=2994&category=76
The quality is just as you'd expect from Krusell - excellent. They've even added some detailing on the back that matches the "daimond" shaping from the battery cover. I'm very pleased.
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I've been using the case for a few weeks now and I'm really pleased with it. I do preffer the Diamond "naked" but when travelling and at work this case is ideal?
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thanks for the replys and I am actually considering either Krussel or Noreva but Krusell has a business card pocket which I like and used a lot with my Kaiser.