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Back when I had my Palm IIIe I tried out various cases, and stuck with the Bumper for a while, because I did drop my palm once and it got a couple of ugly scratches on the corner of it. That case got annoying after a while, because I prefer to carry my Palm in my pocket With my Visor, I first started using the leather slip-case that came with it, but, again, it was too big. So now I'm just a lazy fool and I use the hard clip-on screen cover. But it works pretty well, so I'll just have to wait until something bad happens before I switch.

On another note...when the larger springboards come out like the @ctivelink and the minijam, how are you guys planning to carry your palm? I'm thinking there's gonna be some case manufacturers making cases that fit a palm with a minijam or @activelink installed, for instance, but I'm not sure. That's one of the reasons I've held off buying a visor case...

Mike

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Originally posted by Tom LaPrise:
I use my old Palm III belt clip case.

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Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Jersey City, NJ
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Originally posted by BEN:
My Visor resides in a TI Slider case. I've dropped it many times onto concrete and there has been no damage. I love the case!
BEN

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Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Jersey City, NJ
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Originally posted by jerrylcox:
My Visor is safely tucked away in my E-Holster. For balance my cell phone is on the other side.

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Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Beverly, MA
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Originally posted by leojbramble:
Where'd you find that holster, Jerry?

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Originally posted by leojbramble:
Where'd you find that holster, Jerry?

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Try http://www.e-holster.com for more info. If I was in a job where I had to wear a coat, I'd consider it, but wearing it over a shirt is probably a bit higher geek factor than I care to have at work.

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Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Beverly, MA
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Originally posted by Toby:
Try http://www.e-holster.com for more info. If I was in a job where I had to wear a coat, I'd consider it, but wearing it over a shirt is probably a bit higher geek factor than I care to have at work.

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Registered: May 2000
Location: Birmingham, AL, USA
Posts: 38

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Originally posted by jazzlover:
E & B Slipper case with belt clip. I wish they could have made it so you can get it off the clip with one hand, I find I have to use both.

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Registered: Apr 2000
Location: Tijuana, Mexico
Posts: 28

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Originally posted by rclayton:
So for the two guys with E&B Slippers....what did you use to punch a reset hole in the case? Ryan

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Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Indiana
Posts: 84

I use a RhinoPak 2000 out of the office with an eyemodule in the outside front pocket, my Ice Visor Deluxe in the inside front pocket, and my Stowaway also on the inside.

When I'm in the office, I put my Visor in a slim Handspring wallet.

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Posts: 42

Hi Folks:

To get information on the eholster go to:
http://www.eholster.com/

As to its geekness, well that's an individual call. For me its functionality over preceived appearance. I figure the eholster is no more strange/geekish than various dyed hair colors people sport, various visable body piercings some folks have, back packs, bicycle courier packs, butt packs, and so on and so forth.

I do not like things hanging from my belt (they tend to get damaged), nor do I like the weight of things when placed either in my shirt or pants pockets. So for me the eholster fits the bill. You do get some initial razzing from friends and coworkers, but is subsides fairly quickly.

I rarely wear a jacket so the eholster is always in full view. You do get strange looks from some folks, every now and then, but that's their problem. I have also worn the eholster through numerious airports (Denver, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Reno to name a few) with no problems going through security. They hardly give it a second glance. And if you don't set off their metal detectors they could care less. It is also interesting how many people, who look but don't really see, think you're wearing a backpack.

If you get one, leather is definately the way to go. I initialy had the basic model (nylon) while a friend of mine got the leather (he has to carry two cell phones, a pager, plus his PDA) I traded up to the leather within a week. Leather looks, feels and wears a lot nicer.

The one thing I didn't like was that the company places a sticker on the back advertising the product in BIG white letters. I removed it after a couple of weeks since I didn't feel like being a walking bill board. It's just stuck on with double sided tape and pulls off relitively easily, although it takes some effort to remove the remaining goo.

Overall I am extremely please with my eholster and would recommend it to anyone for their consideration.

Take care,
Jerry

Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Beverly, MA
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To those of you who use the E-Holster... it kinda looks like from the way it hangs, that it would get in the way of your arms while typing. It looks like I would have to hold my elbows a bit further out from my body in order to type properly. Perhaps this is a more ergonomically correct way to do it... but I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on that.

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 121

Gotta put in my vote for my Rhodiana w/belt clip. Used to have a Slipper but didn't care for the velcro "closures" so I sold it. It would take a mighty impressive case to make me give up my Rhodiana.

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Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Beverly, MA
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Has anyone had experience with Yak Paks? They have some interesting looking things - look at the Hands-Free Tech Sling and the Tech Vest on this page:
http://www.yakpak.com/dept.asp?dept_id=10

I think I'd be much more likely to wear one of these than an E-holster... they go with my t-shirt and shorts style a bit better, and provide some extra functionality. Looks like it would also work really well for trekking around the city, as well as in the office. If I had to wear a suit to work, or even just a button-down shirt and slacks, I might go for the e-holster, since it looks more professional.

The first two things I thought of when I saw the E-Holster were: 1) The calculator holsters used on the Mathnet segment of the PBS kids show "Square One" and 2) The Dilbert t-shirt I've seen around that says "Dominate with technical superiority" - and he has all these e-gadgets hanging on him. This isn't meant to be disparaging to e-holster users. I'm just making an observation on the possible source of amusement some people might get from seeing one in use. The e-holster is a great, utilitarian piece of equipment.

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Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Denver, CO, USA
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Originally posted by linuxppcguy:
To those of you who use the E-Holster... it kinda looks like from the way it hangs, that it would get in the way of your arms while typing. ... but I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on that.

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Registered: Oct 1999
Location: Baltimore MD, USA
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Originally posted by jerrylcox:
Overall I am extremely please with my eholster and would recommend it to anyone for their consideration.

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Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Posts: 42

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Originally posted by Winchell:
So tell me, did you get the delux leather, the midrange ballistic nylon, or the el cheapo neophrene?

An internet friend of mine tried out the neophrene version and was disatisfied.

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EB Slipper w/o belt clip - I usually carry the Visor either in my bookbag/briefcase or in my left pants pocket like the other guys do.

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: Toronto, Ontario CANADA
Posts: 14

Synergy Flip Case with belt clip. One handed release, always ready.

(I attached the velcro to the hardcover so I can exchange modules easily.)

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I'm using the cheapo Handspring Belt Clip case, with the leather slipcase over it. Doesn't look half bad, but the belt clip leaves a bit to be desired - the spring is weak, and thus only really works well on a belt. I'm thinking of getting the leather case for the Palm III, since that will completely cover my VDx.