Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Clarksville, VA, USA
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Originally posted by sastian
the beauty of this product is its simplicty. not only can you use the springboard slot but most oversized modules work with it as well. It also doesn't interfere with the cradle for syncing. and works with older palm III form factor lids. Ive been using a beta peice for about a month and tried going a week with out it.. drove me nuts. ;') It was a different unit without it. 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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Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Topeka, KS
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First of all sastian, I have to say thank you. If there is anything that I really miss from my IIIx, it is the flip cover. It looks like you have finally come up with the solution for a real flip cover for the visor.

Now I have two questions for you:
1.) have you had a chance to see if it is possible to use one of the your flip covers and the visor phone module?

2.) how is it that the flip clip is attached to the visor, I ask this because I carry my visor in my pants pocket and I want to make sure that it will stay attached when I pull it out of my pocket.

Thanks for making this great product and I hope that I get a chance to use it soon.

Joey

Registered: Apr 2000
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Originally posted by jebahr
Now I have two questions for you:
1.) have you had a chance to see if it is possible to use one of the your flip covers and the visor phone module?

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Registered: Sep 1999
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Re: prisim

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Originally posted by sastian
Currently we've got clear and black clips and were working on the lids. keep watching the site and more questions will be answered.

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Registered: Apr 2000
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That is the idea!

Thats definatly part of the design for OUR lids.
We will be offering a palm III replica that has that EDM finish until those are complete. So hang in there.

[Edited by sastian on 11-16-2000 at 03:13 AM]

Registered: Aug 2000
Location: Indy
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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]

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
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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 ;')

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Clarksville, VA, USA
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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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Registered: Apr 2000
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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
Posts: 74

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.

David

Registered: Apr 2000
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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.

Registered: Apr 2000
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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

Registered: Feb 2000
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Sastian,
If you need beta testers, please let me know