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Cool! I like it!
I'll keep an eye on www.tactilis.com for more info ... any idea when we'll start seeing anything?
Also, does the clip utilize the slot for those removable covers that come with the Handsprings? I'm curious because I can see where I might want to swap my Visor in and out of my HS case (with that clip thing sewn in) and still leave the flip cover attached.
Okay, I guess that's a little TOO much protection ... but I'm still curious!

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More Pictures For Your Questions!

It took me a while to figure out what you were talking about but I think I know now. You're referring to the case like the one shown below that is sold by handspring.


I don't have a digital camera yet, so I used the next best thing. My scanner! ;') I scanned the top and side of my visor with the lid and clip on to prove that I think it will work. Now I'm not sure how the fit will be when the cover of the case is closed on top of it all but this is a good start. (Although it kind of defeats the benefits of the flip-lid/clip combo by taking away your ability to sync and have modules)

Visor on its side with both lids (flip-lid open)


Top of the visor with both lids


Face of the visor with Flip-Clip and Lid combo (just for fun)


...BTW, today I recieved samples of the replica lids and they look great! (that's one on mine above) I'm hoping to have the store up sometime next week. We're just waiting on test results from the server and some paperwork from the state. So pray to see this thing gets out fast!
;')

[Edited by sastian on 11-18-2000 at 03:12 AM]

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The more I see and hear about this Flip-Lid, the more I like it. I think it will be a perfect complement to my Handspring Sport Case: additional screen protection and beltability!

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Beltability? Explain please ;')

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sastian...

Thanks for posting those pics. It looks great! You mentioned in an earlier post:

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The covers will be tight but the clips will be availableand shipping this month. We're looking a doing a rebate deal of some sort though for the covers.

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Yes, we are planning on offering both due to the spotty occurrence of replacement palm III lids in stores. We are currently completing negotiations on the lids pictured above, and hope to be offering them with the release of the Flip-Clip as a substitute until the design and manufacturing of our lids is complete. You could say we are building a much more "visor stylized" lid for the Handspring. The "substitutes" we are considering to offer are an exact reproduction of the palm III lid, so yes all Palm III type lids will work. (including the original ones and lids like the govox)

As far as price goes, as mention before, we're still under negotiations, and unsure of the production costs on our lids, so this will be an estimate. I ideally would like to see a set sell for under $15.

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Clarksville, VA, USA
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sastian...

I think you have a winning product on your hands! Thanks for the info.

I have two Visor Deluxes--Graphite and Orange, and my Prism should arrive on Tuesday. I've read on VisorCentral that the Prism has a painted surface. From your use of the clip and the lid, do you foresee the clip causing the paint to wear off or contact from the lid opening and closing also causing wear? I would think most users wouldn't be putting the clip on and off, so that would save on wear.

I was also thinking that a dark plastic lid, rather than an ice design, may help provide the shade needed to view the Prism screen outside in daylight.

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I live on here tonight, huh? ;'P

I agree with you that once this product is in place you wont want to be taking it off any time soon. So I don't foresee a lot of problems in that arena. But if you were to remove it often' I could see wear occurring. If they (Handspring) are painting them in the same manner as the buttons are painted, I say it would take some effort. But you do bring up a good argument against me using the same methods in color matching my parts. There is plenty of rubbings
going on ht the hinge point, but luckily that is all between my parts.

I also think the dark lid on the prism is going to be a big plus. Especially after the reports I've heard about the daytime visibility of the screen. I hope to be able to match the prisms & platinum's accurately on our final version of this product.

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Coudn't help myself...

I 'm on a roll tonight. thought you would like to see my wifes orange Visor setup. The colors work pretty well IMHO.

Orange lid attached via Flip-Clip

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Sastian,
If you need beta testers, please let me know

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Originally posted by sastian
Beltability? Explain please ;')

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Beltability: the ability to carry ones Visor on their belt! (must've been the end of a looong day )

From day one, I've preferred to use some sort of belt case. Especially at work, I won't carry the Visor in my pocket and certainly don't want to leave it on my desk (which I'm never at).

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Great Product

Just wanted to say this is going to be a great product and I cant wait to get my hands on one. Pics look great and I love your price estimate. Thanks for your hard work.

-Brian

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reply to both.

request to be beta tester:
Currently we have 10 winners of a sweepstakes that are way overdue on receiving their prize. We have been planning on getting their response for our customer feedback quotes. (those are the first to be mailed, sorry to all the winners for the delay. Expect a package soon!) But in the future I will keep you in mind for our other products.

about the beltability question:
I haven't seen any detail on the sport case and wasn't aware of the belt clip. so i heard handspring case & beltability and had no idea.. ;') Oh and Mark, shoot me an email with your phone # and we'll talk about that reveiw.

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quote:

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Originally posted by sastian
I haven't seen any detail on the sport case and wasn't aware of the belt clip.

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Sastian-

I will purchase at least one of these the moment you go live! Looks like a great product- count me in as a beta tester too!

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Flip Lid fever

I am dying to get one of these fli covers for my new Prism. I hope it is in the Prism Cobalt Blue too. Buy the minute you go Live!

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Hi sastian,

Count me in on getting one for my Prism as soon as you go live!!

Don't understand how Handspring missed the boat on this. Any ideas?

BTW, thanks for all of the information and pictures.

Is your web site working? All I get is the first page.

Thanks,

rick

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Yes It's working

It's kinda like one of those false walls on a new store in the mall. Just imagine the muffled sound of drills, saws and hammers on the other side ;')

[Edited by sastian on 11-19-2000 at 10:37 AM]

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I'll buy one as soon as they are available.. waiting expectantly

KLW

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If the lids are colored to match the units, it makes me wonder how much harder it would be to recast the rear shells of the Vdx's to match? I know I'd gladly pay $30 or so for a Flip Lid and a matching rear case for my green Vdx! Imagine an all color unit!

Heck, even go as far as making colored cases for the Prisms?

Just ideas to consider...

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