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Classic Flip-top case with Magnetic Closure for the HP Jornada 568. After the iPAQ case, I expected nothing but the best from the Jornada case, and I wasn’t disappointed. One of the first things I noticed was that the case was very much different from the iPAQ case, meaning that each style was very customized. This case has a very smooth flat surface continuing all the way around the back.  Another big difference is in the way that the case closes. This case uses a magnetic closure rather than a snap. The magnets are behind the leather, so you don’t lose the look or feel of the case, but they are strong enough that it’s not something that will spring open on you. They are also aligned very well, and just dropping the case shut locks it right down.The notable features on the Jornada are the side slot for the navigation button, and two triangular cutouts on the front. The cutouts, naturally are for the power and speaker. Here is where the attention to detail and perfect fit come in. On the left is the power button, which pops up and fits nicely through the cutout. On the right, where the speaker resides, there is a small mesh screen covering the opening. Nice touch! To top it off, it has the Vaja logo, and the other great qualities of the iPAQ case as far as design and build, etc. i-Volution Case for the iPAQ 3800/3900 So now for the third case. I saved this one for last, because I knew it had to be special. Why did I think that? Because while the other two came in printed cardboard boxes like other cases, or wallets, etc, this one came in a larger, rectangular box, with a rounded top and the Vaja logo impressively embossed in the top. I open it up to find a beautiful hard leather case, and above it in its own recessed area the belt clip attachment. I lifted the case out and looked at it. It was made of a very nice brown leather, had a lift in the front like a V you would see elevated on the hood of a car. Below on the closure was the metal Vaja logo, and on the back there is a brass button for the belt clip attachment.  The case is fashioned after an iPAQ sleeve, and therefore, works with the naked iPAQ and allows syncing while still in the case. It also keeps a very nice grip on the device, and becomes an extension of it. The bottom protrudes and covers the sleeve interface slot.At first I had a hard time getting used to the case. It seemed difficult to open and close, and was very stiff. But, being the gorgeous case that it is looks-wise, I decided to pack it around for a week. What were my results? This case rocks!! Like a pair of cowboy boots, after a week and a half or so of carrying it around and using it, it got “broken in”. It opens and closes perfectly and easily, and the way the magnetic clasp is designed keeps it from opening any other way than by gripping the bottom, meaning it will never flip open. Needless to say, this became my new everyday case, and now I’m saving up for an iPAQ 3870 to replace my 3835 + Bluetooth sleeve, because I like the case enough to use IR with my phone. I do like this case more than the other two, but I do have two problems with it. Remember these are problems I have with it, and aren’t issues that cause daily use problems. The first one is that it has the belt button, and you can’t remove it. (Trust me, it’s anchored like crazy) Since I always carry it around in my pocket, I catch things on it occasionally. No big deal, really. It’d be cool if it were removable, but if I chose to use a belt clip I’d really prefer it’s anchoring the way it is. Just a personal preference there. The other one is that the belt clip has a couple of corners that face towards the case, and while testing out the belt clip, I got a few scratches on my case. Just a superficial thing, but it’s something that I noticed. To sum up this case in one sentence, I’d just have to say that it looks and performs like something that a CEO or President of a company could be just as proud of as his new Italian leather shoes. --Robert Hartley PocketPC Editor For more about Vaja Cases visit http://www.vajacases.com |
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