Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
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I received my Flip Clip and Blue PalmIII reproduction lid today in the mail (UPS Ground). It came in a small bubble-lined envelope. It came with the Flip Clip, my blue lid, an instructions manual (with a $1 off a Flip Lid purchase coupon), and an invoice.

The instructions aren't really necessary. You just slide the clip on top. Then you snap on your lid. The first thing I noticed is that the colors are much more rich and vibrant than on the website. The blue cover is a pretty good match to my BVDx.

The Flip Clip is a very simple, elegant piece of engineering. It goes on easily, yet firmly. I do not fear taking it on and off (although if you have a Platinum or Prism it will wear paint off--as warned by in the instructions). It's a very nifty little piece.

The lid I received is of course designed for a Palm III. When seated on the face of the visor there is a 3mm gap between the cover and the face of the Visor. The lid makes good contact with the bottom of the Visor though. I will definitely take advantage of my $1 coupon and get a Flip Lid when they come out. It's an ok solution, but I really want the Flip Lid now. But for $4 its a good temporary solution. The $1 coupon was a good idea on Tactilis's part.

The lid doesn't hinge exactly as I thought it would. My BVDx is my first PDA though so I dont' know what a PalmIII lid is supposed to feel like. It definitely locks in place at its hinge point, but I was expecting (misguidely) for it to have some kind of a spring feel although there is a lack of one .

I took some pictures of if in use with a toy digital camera (a "Jam Cam"). It has no flash so I had to find natural light and the picture quality is pretty bad. They were taken in our patio for optimal light.
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Instruction Sheet Included

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Notice well thought out instructions and coupon on back
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My Visor with lid closed

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My Visor with lid open

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Lid closed with side view

Notice 3mm gap
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Lid with Stowaway and novelty Christmas wrapping paper

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Lid with Stowaway front picture

Yes, Ladies and Gentleman, onscreen is the well renowned Pinky and the Brain in video courtesy of FireViewer
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All and all I'm pretty satisifed with it. I will definitely buy the Flip Lid when it comes out though. In regards to the Flip Clip, it's simple, well designed, and easy to install/remove. For those in market for one of these I would recommend it especially with the coupon for the Flip Lid.

Now I have to go wrap this and stick it under the tree.

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good review Vinny!!

Wow... the flip clip looks very interesting. The pictures were really heplful. That palm III lid looks kinda cool... can't wait to see what the Handspring specific Flip-Lid would look like.

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that looks very cool. i cant wait until mine comes. i like the look of the blue on blue, which is what i got. thatnks for posting the pictures.

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curious

Did everyone in our first shipment get their orders alright? Just curious if there is adequate protection in our packaging.

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Flip Clip & Minstrel S?

Greetings,

I don't suppose this Flip Clip would work with a Prism with a Minstrel S Springboard attached, would it? Also, is there a color that goes with the Prism's cobalt blue?

Thanks,
-cnegrad

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Sassman: Wellll, I did get my flip lid. Packaging was perfect. But, I ordered TWO flip clips and TWO graphite translucent (Palm III) lids -- the invoice even SHOWS I ordered two each of the flip clip and cover. Except, there was only ONE each in the envelope. So, I was charged for two lids and two flip clips but received only ONE of each. Well... so far. Here's my invoice/order number: (if you can help) zzby0778 E-mail: [email protected]. Sure would like the order complete (I ordered the other set for my girl friend and, well, she's waiting!!!)

Now, the LOOK of the translucent graphite (Palm III) lid, and black flip clip attached to a Black Vdx is Tres Cool!!

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Re: Flip Clip & Minstrel S?

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Originally posted by cnegrad
I don't suppose this Flip Clip would work with a Prism with a Minstrel S Springboard attached, would it? Also, is there a color that goes with the Prism's cobalt blue?

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Shipping Packaging

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Originally posted by James L. Sass
Did everyone in our first shipment get their orders alright? Just curious if there is adequate protection in our packaging.

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Re: curious

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Originally posted by James L. Sass
Did everyone in our first shipment get their orders alright? Just curious if there is adequate protection in our packaging.

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Re: Re: Flip Clip & Minstrel S?

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[i]Originally posted by MarkEagle
Yes, the Flip-Clip will fit the Prism. You'll probably want the clear one. [/B]

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Re: Re: Re: Flip Clip & Minstrel S?

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Originally posted by cnegrad
Ok, you've said that the Flip Clip will fit the Prism; but please be more specific: Will the Flip Clip (and upcoming Flip Lid) work on the Prism **With the Minstrel S Modem still plugged into the springboard slot?**

Thanks for your response!

-cnegrad [/B]

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Originally posted by cnegrad
**With the Minstrel S Modem still plugged into the springboard slot?**

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I didn't have a Minstrel to test with (nor did I have any other oversized modules). I did have an empty ATL Springboard case (the one used by the Handspring Modem) that I think is roughly the same size as the Minstrel. The Flip-Clip and cover will work with the module.

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Originally posted by kalahari
Have others found that it curves outward too much and leaves a big gap on the sides? The gap is more than 1/4 inch (4mm). The cover feels flimsy and its operation is "not smooth"...

...I hope Tactilis comes out with better covers soon to go with the well engineered clip.

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Re: Flip Clip & Minstrel S?

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Originally posted by cnegrad
Greetings,

I don't suppose this Flip Clip would work with a Prism with a Minstrel S Springboard attached, would it? Also, is there a color that goes with the Prism's cobalt blue?

Thanks,
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cnegrad

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cnegrad, If you would go to the thread Prism with Minstrel S review, this is the person to ask questions. There are even color pictures of the "Prism Combo Pac"


**edited to include link to thread - MarkEagle

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quote:

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Originally posted by sanchan
Sassman: Wellll, I did get my flip lid. Packaging was perfect. But, I ordered TWO flip clips and TWO graphite translucent (Palm III) lids -- the invoice even SHOWS I ordered two each of the flip clip and cover. Except, there was only ONE each in the envelope. So, I was charged for two lids and two flip clips but received only ONE of each. Well... so far. Here's my invoice/order number: (if you can help) zzby0778 E-mail: [email protected]. Sure would like the order complete (I ordered the other set for my girl friend and, well, she's waiting!!!)

Now, the LOOK of the translucent graphite (Palm III) lid, and black flip clip attached to a Black Vdx is Tres Cool!!

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A public thank you. Appreciate it! (So will my girlfriend!) So, now we're all patiently but very eagerly awaiting the Visor-specific flip lid! Thanks again for the very quick response!

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Updated Pics

Yesterday I got a belated Christmas gift with some money I had left over, a Kodak DC3200 (much better than the JamCam, ). So here are some pics that are actually ok looking, although they are taken on the lowest setting.




Enjoy!

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Got mine just fine in the mail.

An observation though... Flip Clip is very well made. Holds securely to my Prism. However, I must agree with the earlier post to wait to buy until the Visor Flip Lid is available. I think Tactilis might have done themselves a disservice by offering their product with the Palm III covers. Perhaps they should have waited to ship until their lid was ready.

My suggestion is also to wait for the Visor lid to be available. MarkEagle is right on target.

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Originally posted by Slacker
...I think Tactilis might have done themselves a disservice by offering their product with the Palm III covers. Perhaps they should have waited to ship until their lid was ready...

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I stopped using Flip-Clip & lid because it started wearing paint off near the hole for microphone(where the lid touches when closed) on my Prism. However, Tactilis does warn in the instruction that too much putting on & off of Flip-Clip may cause paint to come off.

Also I think Flip-Clip may be slightly too small for Prism. Compare MarkEagle's picture in his review & my picture below.

http://www.visorcentral.com/images/...pclip/FCTop.jpg

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View...&p=36022294

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