US source for Seidio car kit? - MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories

Anybody know of a source for the Seidio G2500 car kit/GPS kit in the US? Or an equivalent kit? Seidio themselves is out of stock, and doesn't know when they will get it (they are a clusterfuck of a company, but good products). Seidio Europe has it, but wants US$50 to ship it here.
I looked at the Arkon kit, and it looks quite cheap. Also it isn't a nice drop-in like the Seidio. I have a Seidio kit for my iPAQ, and like it a lot (perfect GPS, easy drop-in, great sound).
I'm open to other high-quality options. It's still really hard to find a car kit in the US.

Screw it, I decided to buy the 02 kit from a US vendor. Seidio makes nice products and has good prices. Too bad they're such idiots to deal with.

Screw it, I decided to buy the 02 kit from a US vendor. Seidio makes nice products and has good prices. Too bad they're such idiots to deal with.

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Krusell Leather 'Calendaric' Case for XDA2

Just received my new Krusell leather case today. Don't know why I bothered with the silly included one or purchased a Belkin which stunk - although the box said XDA 2 it was really only made for the XDA. The XDA 2 fitted but to get access to the phone buttons and headphone jack and volume, slider and camera I had to get a leather shop to make some small alterations.
But because there was nothing holding it in at the top it after the case leather loosened up a bit the entire XDA 2 slipped out and made contact with the road. Took out an unsightly chunk.
The Krusell case fits perfectly - no mods necessary, offers excellent protection (already dropped it and no damage) and has lots of little holders for notes, plastic and SD cards (x2). And it looks very stylish too. See their website.
By the way Belkin Oz still haven't replied to any of my complaints - absolutely useless product and customer service.
Does the Krussell have that annoying snap closure like most of the others? I wish EB would make a magnetic case for the II...
I can vouch for the Krusell range, I use a Classic Multidapt with my XDAII and it's superb, excellent fit, you can use the touch screen through the protective cover and they have even fitted a velcro flap to the rear so you can access the camera whilst it's in its case.
anyone know the best place to get one of these cases in the UK?
Strangely eBay is the best and cheapest source, there are a number of dealers elling them at competitive prices, see here.
I've bought from PDA Addons and Fonejunkie_Dot_Com before on eBay with no problems and speedy delivery.
as ever. a wealth of knowledge. cheers Griffog.
The velcro release to help the XDA swing away from the case to use the camera is a bit awkward but nonetheless a very welcome feature compared to other cases. i just gor really tired of carrying a wallet and my PDA. Came close to leaving one of them behind at the pub or cafe because my mind was elsewhere.
They have a PDA Addons in Oz too. They weren't terribly helpful. They just said that they didn't stock the product in Oz but that I could order it from their UK business. After completing the math to convert our exchange rate for delivery, post and pack and of course some import duty it would have cost me almost twice what I eventually bought it for.
I emailed the Managing Director of Krusell direct to ask for a Distributor in Oz and he said I could contact Beyond Holdings www.beyond-holdings.com They ordered it after I sent them an email and a week later it arrived on my doorstep for the princely sum of A$56 (delivered).
I was so impressed I went to my local Telstra corporate dealer in Perth and they will be ordering several for stock. They've sold a few dozen XDA 2's in the last couple of months. Suddenly become very popular here!! (Communications Plus is my dealer)

Just found a N1 case and a company with a heart.....

Thought this was worth passing on. Been looking for a N1 case and came across Waterfield Designs SFBags - WaterField Designs - Laptop Bags - Laptop Sleeves - Checkpoint Friendly - Travel Cases - Made in USA. I was looking for something minimalist, and inexpensive, but not cheap, and they offer a product called the Suede Jacket for the N1 that seemed to fit the bill. In addition I, like many of you, am always looking for a good cause and through February 28, 2010, they will donate 5% of all Nexus One case sales to the international medical humanitarian organization, Doctors Without Borders, for Haiti earthquake victim relief. Again, for those of you who are looking for a case at a good price ($9.00) and contribute to a good cause, check out this company. Their customer support has been great so far, and I will be doing a review when I receive the product.
Link would of been nice but since I decided to search myself...
http://www.sfbags.com/products/nexus-one-suede-jacket/nexus-one-suede-jacket.htm
It looks good, little expensive IMO. 9 for just the sleeve and 13 for a sleeve with a pocket. Maybe if it was 5 bucks for the sleeve and 9 for the sleeve with a pocket I might bite. But seeing how a portion of this is going to Haiti that's understandable.. I'll give them that.
For me it's just a little too $ for something so simple that I can make at home with my sowing machine(though i'm sure most of you don't have one) I actually made the same thing but white for my iPod Touch about a year ago.
SFBags makes awesome stuff. Made in USA (last time I checked) ... I have a laptop bag of theirs, which was expensive, but it still looks new 3 laptops later
I looked at the bags, what is different in the bag they provides for the Nexus one with the sleeve which is supplied in the nexus one package?
Thanks.
legolas.w said:
I looked at the bags, what is different in the bag they provides for the Nexus one with the sleeve which is supplied in the nexus one package?
Thanks.
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So is this a sleeve/pouch the phone slides into, or is it like a gel case?
its similar to the neoprene case that comes with the phone, but since its suede its thinner material and allows the audio(which is already quiet) pass through a little better, PLUS this also has a small pocket on one side that can be used as a credit / id / business card pocket
Awesome sleeve
Just wanted to bump this thread because of an awesome product.
I just dropped my N1 on concrete while trying to get in my car/fiddling with keys . That's about a 4 ft drop. luckily it was in this sleeve. no scratches whatsoever. I have their neoprene sleeve for my laptop but this suede jacket is awesome. It feels just like a thin piece of cloth but it very resilient and cleans the screen too. not bulky at all.

Any cases like these?

I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any cases like this available yet or if anybody is making a case like this? My friend has some cases like this for his Iphone and they are reall good at protecting the phone.
http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-3G-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-3G--3GS-Turtle-Case.asp
http://www.switcheasy.com/products/CapsuleRebelM/CapsuleRebelM.php?color=black
Those are cool. I'd like to see something for the N1 that made by Speck, like these:
http://www.speckproducts.com/products/candyshell/iphone-3g-iphone-3gs/162
Had one for my iPhone 3G and it was PERFECT.
Best iPhone case I used was the incase slider - wish there were cases like that for the N1. Seidio Innocase II is somewhat similar, but the cutouts could be a bit better. Also, quite expensive trying to buy the case and getting it delivered to Aus.
Nice looking cases in the links...we definately need more case selections than just Seidio!
I've e-mailed both companies, Switcheasy said they are only doing Apple products right now but who knows what the future will hold, and case mate hasnt gotten back to me yet. Hopefully one of them starts or maybe a different company will.
I think I recall reading in another thread that Case-mate are going to start manufacturing Naked cases. They already have Clear Armour for the N1.
I emailed Speck and they said to basically monitor the website for new products.
It was a canned response. :-(

Case

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Genuine-Leat...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item53e1b7cbd3
+ 1 nice find, i ordered mine and will review next week
nice, will grap one too.... but what i really want is a metal back cover, anybody knows if that could be available by some random chinese company?^^ or a nice titanium/alu/metal case
Enjoy these :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-LEATHER-POCKET-CELLAPOD/dp/B003MPVKBI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276462288&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMSUNG-I9000-GALAXY-PREMIUM-POCKET/dp/B003MPVLSU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276462288&sr=8-4
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brand-Black-Leather-Pouch-Cover/dp/B003HKX3VS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276462288&sr=8-5
I wonder if there wil be replacement backs (for the supposedly poor plastic).
Hanging out for a good rubber case or something for it though.
rodh257 said:
I wonder if there wil be replacement backs (for the supposedly poor plastic).
Hanging out for a good rubber case or something for it though.
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Here's hoping, I think there's an opportunity here for someone.
I need water proof case ....for i9000
Don't get the pull up case. I got one myself a few days ago and it does not fit well. The insides feel rough and it felt like it could scratch the phone at any time.
http://imgur.com/8JV3U.jpg
The top bit wouldn't fit in.
What I'm waiting for is the OtterBox
I've had an OtterBox Defender for my iPhone for over a year, and after the number of times I've dropped my phone only to have it saved, it's the only case I'll use.
Unfortunately, Otter hasn't created one yet. I sent in a request, and they're looking at building one, but don't have one yet.
silicon and leather case.. etc..
..found this link from a forum.. korean website..
..you can try searching the gmarket website.. korean version.
..they have like Zenus Softcase for the GS and alot more.
The Zenus cases look really nice, but it's a bit expensive, and Gmarket always costs a lot to ship internationally.
http://zenuscase.imghost.cafe24.com/web/upload/images2/galaxyS.jpg
kenny326 said:
The Zenus cases look really nice, but it's a bit expensive, and Gmarket always costs a lot to ship internationally.
http://zenuscase.imghost.cafe24.com/web/upload/images2/galaxyS.jpg
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The orange and black case looks amazing!!
Maybe not realy case related, but also protection..
I've mailed gelaskins and uniqueskins to inquire if they will be producing a skin for the Galaxy S soon.. Gelaskin is putting it up for consideration, uniqueskins however does not respond to any mail i send them, very rude! (despite the've read them, according to the read reports).
I would like to use a skin to protect the plastic cover. However the cover was not as flumsy as most reviews lead me to believe..
case looks awesome how do I order one?? I've been trying to battle through the zenus website (using chrome korean translation as the english version doesn't work) but not getting anywhere...
I absolutely detest cases of any kind as they add extra bulk to an already fairly large device. What I prefer are skins like the ones from gelaskins.com.
some people like case some dont, as for me i want to put some weight on the S its too light, also i dont wanna scratch the back of the phone,
i want that ZEnus case, but like the above guy no idea how to buy from the site, nothing on ebay too...
I am able to purchase from Gmarket as I have used Gmarket before.
Would anyone be interested in me bulk buying some and me sending them to you? The reason is that Gmarket uses a very expensive delivery services, and anything up to 0.5kg is roughly 12 dollars. These cases weigh 0.1kg each so I am able to buy up to 5 of them and still pay 12 dollars delivery.
Edit: Nevermind, I just checked the actual item weights. It's the silicone case that weighs 0.1kg each.
Silicone case: £9.76 (weighs 0.1kg)
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=189041207
Leather case: £19.50 for white or black case, £20.64 for the double coloured cases. (weighs 0.5kg)
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challe...1&pos_class_kind=T&keyword_order=zenus+galaxy
Though the delivery is still cheaper if I bulk buy, if anyone would be still interested then tell me.
seidio
Anyone contacted seidio if they will be making like custom casing, battery, etc for the internation version of GS?
..just curious.. hehehe
kenny326 said:
I am able to purchase from Gmarket as I have used Gmarket before.
Silicone case: £9.76 (weighs 0.1kg)
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=189041207
Though the delivery is still cheaper if I bulk buy, if anyone would be still interested then tell me.
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is that a kickstand i see on the white case? Looks very nice if it is.....
Not sure, it may just be part of the design, but it would certainly be very nice if it was a kickstand.
you can see it better upclose here....looks rubberish to me and unlikely to be a kick stand 2nd image from the bottom...
http://korucis.com/min/zenus/imgs/GA-eco.jpg
failing that i may try to find some plastic material to attach to the back of a case but unsure what to search for? swivel plastic piece? lol.

[Q] anyone interested in the Seidio cases?

Is anyone interested in the desire hd/inspire innocase II cases available soon on seidios website?
Hell yeah! Ditching my problemed captivate and my beloved seidio rugged case and holster for an inspire. Great to know I will be able to get the same case
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
I got the Platinum case from Best Buy made for the Inspire (it is my understanding that is basically the Seido II Innocase rebranded). It came with the belt clip, which I have no use for. It seems like a very nice case - snug fit, easy to install (little bit more difficult to take off, but not too bad overall), slides easily in and out of my pocket, felt lining on the inside.
Only downside is that it seems that it may not provide the best shock absorption if it was dropped from a decent height, but I'm not going to test it to know for sure.
I've ordered the Speck Candy Shell from AT&T and the Otterbox Commuter for the DHD. I'll see which one of the three I like the best and likely return the other two.
So far though, no complaints about the PT case.
sharkeye.com
Don’t know about that. However, if you really want a super well protected rugged iPhone case, check out those sharkeye cases. They’ll protect your phone from anything especially the screen. It can be found at sharkeye.com.
^ lol (just needed to add that. the rest of the post was because i felt like adding more content to the thread)
I've got the PT case from best buy also. its a nice case but it made it more difficult to press the power button. somewhat difficult to place phone in the holster without 2 hands also.
I swore off Seidio after the blatantly jerked the early HTC WinMo owners around on Car kits. The had a great one for the original HTC Wizard, and then kept feeling the waters for car kits for the successors, without any progress.
Anyway, they make nice stuff, but if they say "it's coming" don't hold your breath...

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