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Posted by ChrisB on 12-29-1999 04:56 PM:

I received my new visor case (Wilderness Nubuck)on the 24th via FedEx, though I had ordered only standard shipping. I guess they're trying to make up for old blunders. Anyway, as with the Visors themselves, the pictures on the site don't give an accurate depiction of reality, so here are a few pictures of mine. I like it a lot, by the way, and I recommend them highly. Enjoy!

Here's one of me holding it, so you can get a good perspective on the size of the case.

Posted by PDAENVY on 12-29-1999 07:06 PM:

From the third picture, it looks like the case attaches to the Visor in the same way that the hard cover snaps onto the back of it.

Is this correct?

Posted by ChrisB on 12-29-1999 07:52 PM:

PDAENVY - yes. That is exactly how they attach. It's as though there were a hard cover sewn into the right half of the case. It feels quite secure.

Posted by justaguysea on 12-29-1999 10:01 PM:

hey chris,

thanks for posting the pictures. I think I will get one of these for travel. It looks really good too.

A few questions though. Is the visor well protected? Is the visor easy to use in the case? How is the workmanship with this case?

These cases are a little more expensive than some others so I'm really interested in your input.

Posted by ChrisB on 12-29-1999 10:32 PM:

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A few questions though. Is the visor well protected? Is the visor easy to use in the case? How is the workmanship with this case?

The Visor is definitely quite well protected. I don't have any experience with any other cases, so there may be some people who would argue with me on that statement. As you can see there is no protection on the side, top, or bottom of the Visor, except that the edges of the case stick out a little farther than the Visor, so if, for instance, I dropped it, and it landed on the top on a flat surface, I think everything would still be fine. I was hoping that there would be something sturdy sewn into the front of the case to provide some ridgidity and protection, but there isn't. In fact, if you don't have anything in the pocket on the inside front, when it's snapped shut and you look at it from the side, the two corners above and below the snap actually stick up a little. So, you can tell that the front cover is not terribly sturdy and quite flexible. However, my driver's license, Visa check card, and AAA card provide plenty of ridgidity for the front cover.

I saw one post from someone wondering if, since the front cover was so flexible, snapping the tab would put pressure on the Visor's screen. First of all, it's a small snap - not the large kind like some of us were expecting. Secondly, you don't have to put much pressure on it at all to snap it. That's not to say that it's weak and will unsnap easily. I think it holds as well as it needs to, and like I said, if you've got some cards in the pocket, that will provide plenty of protection.

The Visor is plenty easy to use in the case - no more difficult than when it's not in the case. I was a little worried that the tab would get in the way, but when I'm writing in the graffiti area, the tab is well above my hand. It does touch the side of my hand when I'm writing above the graffiti area, but I don't do that very much, so that doesn't bother me. I've never felt like I wanted to remove the Visor to use it more easily.

As far as workmanship goes, it seems to be pretty good. There were no frayed edges, threads, or misaligned pieces of leather. The leather seems to be of good quality. However, the darker part of the case is that soft leather that's kind of like suede and it seems to get marks on it fairly easily. Not big glaring marks, but just small ones that you can only see if you hold it in the light a certain way. It's that kind of leather that if you use the palm of your hand, and rub direction across it, and then use your finger to rub the opposite direction, you can see darker and lighter colors.

The only complaint I have about it is that the stylus isn't easy to remove from the slot in the case. The Visor is pretty close to it, so it doesn't give you much room to maneuver your fingers around the top of the stylus sticking out of the slot.

But that's my only complaint. All in all I really like it, and think it was a worthwhile purchase. It has replaced my wallet, since I think it looks very nice, and that it provides some good protection for my Visor, as well as a place to put my license and check card (which is not to say that it can fit in my back pocket - it can't. I always carried my wallet around since I find it uncomfortable to sit on a lump). It's much easier to simply unsnap and open the case than it was to remove the slip on case, find somewhere to put it, remove the hard cover, snap the hard cover on the back, and start using the Visor. I recommend it.

Hope that answers your questions.

[This message has been edited by ChrisB (edited 12-29-1999).]

Posted by wrp on 12-30-1999 02:50 AM:

I must also agree with ChrisB. I have the "slim" version which is available only in black leather, has no stylus holder, and uses velcro instead of a snap. (That's to close the front cover -- the visor itself is held in via the same method.)

The overall craftsmanship is quite pleasing. I won't repeat ChrisB's comments because most of mine are the same. Don't expect these cases to protect against hard impacts since they're designed for mainly casual use. I find the case quite manageable and I only remove the Visor to do a HotSync. I also find that a card or two in the front pocket adds enough rigidity to the cover; mine was somewhat stiff to begin with, but a little added protection doesn't hurt.

Again, I'm pleased.

Posted by rtalain on 12-30-1999 03:54 AM:

I have the deluxe case in black and I love it, however the person who posted with concerns about the case putting pressure on the screen has a valid point.

The front flap of the case definitely contacts the screen. More specifically, the "v" of the pocket is what touches the screen. I know because I noticed the smudged outline of the pocket's "v" on my WriteRight after a couple of weeks of use. ChrisB, I noticed from the pictures that you have a WriteRight on your BVD so you'll be seeing the same marks. Unfortunately, stuffing more into the pocket probably applies more pressure yet.

Of course, I don't feel this does any harm whatsoever. The only inconvenience to me is that I am slightly bothered by the mark since I feel that the WriteRight already removes some clarity. If I did not use a WriteRight, I'm not sure the pocket would abrade on the screen enough to make a mark, but I don't think I want to find out.

If there are any members out there who have been using these cases for prolonged periods and have not noticed a mark on their screen from the case's pocket, please let us know. I am actually considering going without the WriteRight since I no longer use the stock stylus and really miss the clarity.

Also, given all the talk about possible cracking in the top cover slot of the Visor, be sure to use care in installing and removing the Visor from the case. This is especially true since the layer of leather between the sewn-in cover and the Visor makes it extra tight. I pry up as much as possible on the top of the sewn-in cover when I take out or put in the Visor.

Posted by ChrisB on 12-30-1999 04:48 PM:

Rtalain, you're right - I am using a WriteRight, and there definitely is a v-shaped mark on the right side of the screen where the pocket touches it. I can even see where the sewing in the pocket touches the screen. I hope this doesn't turn out to be a problem.

Posted by Bootzy on 01-05-2000 07:15 AM:

I splurged when i got my VDx, and got the ultrasoft calfskin black leather case. I love it! I really do wish the "Create a case" option was working when i ordered my Visor. I wanted a monogram on my case.

what I am slightly disappointed about the case is that the pocket on the flap opens outward rather than on the inside like a wallet. Althoght i haven't had anything fall out, it would just feel better if the opening was on the inside. and the sharper edge of the top does tend to put an impression on the front flap. Also the front flap does move up and down a bit more than i would like.

As for the protection for the front, If i know it will be in my bag or pocket a long time, I just flip it around in the case.

Other than that, I love my case. I think i tossed the case it came with immediately after opening the box. It's crap and reminded me of those dorky TI calculator cases. And I don't think I know where my plastic cover is.

Now if they could come up with a durable clear Vinyl or Microfiber case (like Prada Bags) I would grab one of those!!!

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