Comments on: Xigma PDA Cases Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 25 May 2012 19:36:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Ramsay http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16278 Ramsay Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:01:55 +0000 #comment-16278 <p>Hello.Don't know what year this is, I'm using a Centro /755p fom Sprint . The weather is great here in Florida! Me ?ow 2008.</p> Hello.Don’t know what year this is, I’m using a Centro /755p fom Sprint . The weather is great here in Florida! Me ?ow 2008.

]]> By: CrazyWilly http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16304 CrazyWilly Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:06:12 +0000 #comment-16304 Egrips are awesome and I LOVE that they can come with TrackItBack - 2 Great companies! :cool: Egrips are awesome and I LOVE that they can come with TrackItBack – 2 Great companies! :cool:

]]> By: maceyr http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16303 maceyr Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:51:32 +0000 #comment-16303 Sure. My recommendation is to get the generic ones rather than the one specific for your device and cut small pieces where you normally hold the Palm. That way, you can maximize the length of time between getting replacements. They will come off after time. The other alternative is to get the Flexiskin type covers that you fit over the Palm that will give you a better grip. I'm pretty satisfied with my egrips. They work. Sure. My recommendation is to get the generic ones rather than the one specific for your device and cut small pieces where you normally hold the Palm. That way, you can maximize the length of time between getting replacements. They will come off after time.

The other alternative is to get the Flexiskin type covers that you fit over the Palm that will give you a better grip.

I’m pretty satisfied with my egrips. They work.

]]> By: fondoo http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16302 fondoo Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:38:13 +0000 #comment-16302 so, do u guys still recommend egrips?? so, do u guys still recommend egrips??

]]> By: maceyr http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16301 maceyr Thu, 15 Jul 2004 05:29:53 +0000 #comment-16301 And now, congrats to egrips for winning the award of excellence from TreoCentral.com <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/7/prwebxml140766.php">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/7/prwebxml140766.php</a> And now, congrats to egrips for winning the award of excellence from TreoCentral.com

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/7/prwebxml140766.php

]]> By: maceyr http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16300 maceyr Fri, 02 Jul 2004 06:29:01 +0000 #comment-16300 Good news. Egrips is now available at your local Radioshack. Now, you can save on shipping costs. <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/7/prwebxml137831.php">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/7/prwebxml137831.php</a> Good news. Egrips is now available at your local Radioshack. Now, you can save on shipping costs.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/7/prwebxml137831.php

]]> By: Meredyth http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16299 Meredyth Tue, 22 Jun 2004 02:55:57 +0000 #comment-16299 Just got some egrips (wrapback for the Treo 600) in the mail today and whoa-- they are awesome! Since the 4th gen grips have been out for awhile. Does anyone know how long I can expect them to last (aside from the 8 week disclaimer, of course)? Just got some egrips (wrapback for the Treo 600) in the mail today and whoa– they are awesome!

Since the 4th gen grips have been out for awhile. Does anyone know how long I can expect them to last (aside from the 8 week disclaimer, of course)?

]]> By: cfacc http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16298 cfacc Sun, 01 Feb 2004 11:19:33 +0000 #comment-16298 I finally got through to Fred Antonini who was VERY helpful and responsive. He offered me payment through Paypal. That's what I did. Now, I'm awaiting delivery. Greets Daniel I finally got through to Fred Antonini who was VERY helpful and responsive. He offered me payment through Paypal. That’s what I did. Now, I’m awaiting delivery.

Greets

Daniel

]]> By: cfacc http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16297 cfacc Sat, 31 Jan 2004 12:07:55 +0000 #comment-16297 Hi there Can anybody direct my to a site where I can buy those strips? I really need them. But the official website is only partly finished, they don't answer mails asking for support und the catalogue consists only of generic items. Help very much appreciated Daniel Hi there

Can anybody direct my to a site where I can buy those strips?

I really need them. But the official website is only partly finished, they don’t answer mails asking for support und the catalogue consists only of generic items.

Help very much appreciated

Daniel

]]> By: maceyr http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16296 maceyr Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:58:47 +0000 #comment-16296 I agree with the comments on the lack of stickiness or durability of the older version egrips. Unfortunately, parts of my egrip has already come off and now, even the sticky adhesive part is coming off too. I might start thinking about possibly using fine sandpaper and filing parts where I will be holding my Zire 71 so that it isn't so slippery. Well, that is, once I run out of my egrips. I think part of my problem is that I have my Zire 71 in the original Palm case and remove it and put it back frequently, which may cause rubbing and thus make the egrips easier to come off. Perhaps those who put them in a hard case may not have such a problem? Considering that I only paid $3.33 each for the clearance price, I really can't be complaining. I agree with the comments on the lack of stickiness or durability of the older version egrips. Unfortunately, parts of my egrip has already come off and now, even the sticky adhesive part is coming off too. I might start thinking about possibly using fine sandpaper and filing parts where I will be holding my Zire 71 so that it isn’t so slippery. Well, that is, once I run out of my egrips.

I think part of my problem is that I have my Zire 71 in the original Palm case and remove it and put it back frequently, which may cause rubbing and thus make the egrips easier to come off. Perhaps those who put them in a hard case may not have such a problem? Considering that I only paid $3.33 each for the clearance price, I really can’t be complaining.

]]> By: Vickie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16295 Vickie Tue, 06 Jan 2004 19:30:40 +0000 #comment-16295 I read that before I ordered but I bought anyway because my Tungsten T2 is so slippery I felt I had to do something. I tried to help the egrips last by not doing things that would cause the two layers to separate from each other, like forcing the PDA into a tight fitting case, etc. Even with that, I noticed today that there is one corner that has started separating. I thought they would last a bit longer with some TLC, but then I got the old version. About a week after I got mine they came out with the newer version that is supposed to last longer. :\ I read that before I ordered but I bought anyway because my Tungsten T2 is so slippery I felt I had to do something. I tried to help the egrips last by not doing things that would cause the two layers to separate from each other, like forcing the PDA into a tight fitting case, etc.

Even with that, I noticed today that there is one corner that has started separating.

I thought they would last a bit longer with some TLC, but then I got the old version. About a week after I got mine they came out with the newer version that is supposed to last longer. :\

]]> By: DougWeller http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16294 DougWeller Mon, 05 Jan 2004 12:14:01 +0000 #comment-16294 There's a disclaimer on the egrips site that says: ITEMS SOLD ON THIS WEBSITE HAVE AN EXPECTED LIMITED DURABILITY OF 3-8 WEEKS I don't think I'll bother. Doug There’s a disclaimer on the egrips site that says:

ITEMS SOLD ON THIS WEBSITE HAVE AN EXPECTED LIMITED DURABILITY OF 3-8 WEEKS

I don’t think I’ll bother.

Doug

]]> By: maceyr http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16293 maceyr Fri, 05 Dec 2003 00:35:41 +0000 #comment-16293 Just got my egrips in the mail today. Wow. It only took a week. I was quite surprised since they did say 3 weeks for delivery. The egrips are very nice. I got what I ordered in the colors I ordered. The egrips are very nice. They're very easy to apply and if you make a mistake, you can easily re-apply and it sticks well. It sticks surprisingly well, considering that the adhesive doesn't seem to be that "sticky". I feel okay knowing that I can easily remove them if I ever need to without worrying about the gummy residue left behind. My only complaint is that the egrip for the Zire 71 tends to cover up the entire back of the unit, including the serial sticker area. I would have liked if they had done a cut out for that area like they did for a portion of the area where the actual serial number would be. I ended up cutting up my egrip because I have my BoomerangIt sticker on the back of my Zire 71 and didn't want to cover that up. Otherwise, it's working good. I love being able to hold my Zire 71 securely now without worrying that it'll slip off my hand. Just got my egrips in the mail today. Wow. It only took a week. I was quite surprised since they did say 3 weeks for delivery. The egrips are very nice. I got what I ordered in the colors I ordered.

The egrips are very nice. They’re very easy to apply and if you make a mistake, you can easily re-apply and it sticks well. It sticks surprisingly well, considering that the adhesive doesn’t seem to be that “sticky”. I feel okay knowing that I can easily remove them if I ever need to without worrying about the gummy residue left behind.

My only complaint is that the egrip for the Zire 71 tends to cover up the entire back of the unit, including the serial sticker area. I would have liked if they had done a cut out for that area like they did for a portion of the area where the actual serial number would be. I ended up cutting up my egrip because I have my BoomerangIt sticker on the back of my Zire 71 and didn’t want to cover that up.

Otherwise, it’s working good. I love being able to hold my Zire 71 securely now without worrying that it’ll slip off my hand.

]]> By: LeoB http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16292 LeoB Wed, 26 Nov 2003 20:13:55 +0000 #comment-16292 Based on the original review, I orded e-grips for my cellphone, T/T, and my laptop. I did get three sets in the mail, but two were substitutes as the colors/styles I ordered weren't in stock. A handwritten note said that the actual ones I ordered would be sent when they arrived at no charge. Nice touch. But it's been weeks now and never have received the original ones I ordered. The e-grips for the cellphone (SE T68i) are FANTASTIC. They fit perfectly and really hold it wherever I put it down. Unfortunately, it's in a kind of electric disco blue gilt, which usually draws a few looks when I plonk it down on a conference room table. If you get what you ordered, you'll be pleased with them. Leo Based on the original review, I orded e-grips for my cellphone, T/T, and my laptop. I did get three sets in the mail, but two were substitutes as the colors/styles I ordered weren’t in stock. A handwritten note said that the actual ones I ordered would be sent when they arrived at no charge.

Nice touch. But it’s been weeks now and never have received the original ones I ordered.

The e-grips for the cellphone (SE T68i) are FANTASTIC. They fit perfectly and really hold it wherever I put it down. Unfortunately, it’s in a kind of electric disco blue gilt, which usually draws a few looks when I plonk it down on a conference room table.

If you get what you ordered, you’ll be pleased with them.

Leo

]]> By: maceyr http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16291 maceyr Wed, 26 Nov 2003 19:36:55 +0000 #comment-16291 Currently, they're on sale (the older egrips) for $3.33 each (min $9.99 per order) so I'm going to try them out. <a href="http://www.egripsclearance.com/catalog/default.php">http://www.egripsclearance.com/catalog/default.php</a> Just ordered mine today. But they say it's going to take 3 weeks for delivery. :( :eek: Thanks to Judie and this site for a great review since my decision is partly due to the review and of course, the clearance price. Currently, they’re on sale (the older egrips) for $3.33 each (min $9.99 per order) so I’m going to try them out.

http://www.egripsclearance.com/catalog/default.php

Just ordered mine today. But they say it’s going to take 3 weeks for delivery. :( :eek:

Thanks to Judie and this site for a great review since my decision is partly due to the review and of course, the clearance price.

]]> By: Vickie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16290 Vickie Wed, 26 Nov 2003 16:57:02 +0000 #comment-16290 I ordered the general purpose pack based upon what you wrote in the original review and the only quibble I had was there is now a logo on one of the bigger pieces that wasn't on the set you reviewed, and also wasn't shown at their website. I just get tired of all the branding on everything we buy nowdays, which is why I never would buy a case from Krussel or E&B (because of the big metal logo attached to the front). I emailed them and Fred and I had a nice discussion where he said he has to have the logo on them to protect his patent. I don't know if that's the case or not but I appreciated the reply. I prefer a low key look so I was really glad I had ordered the general purpose pack. At least I can cut off the logo part if I want. Glad to see your review has the updated pictures that show the logo. :) I ordered the general purpose pack based upon what you wrote in the original review and the only quibble I had was there is now a logo on one of the bigger pieces that wasn’t on the set you reviewed, and also wasn’t shown at their website.

I just get tired of all the branding on everything we buy nowdays, which is why I never would buy a case from Krussel or E&B (because of the big metal logo attached to the front).

I emailed them and Fred and I had a nice discussion where he said he has to have the logo on them to protect his patent. I don’t know if that’s the case or not but I appreciated the reply.
I prefer a low key look so I was really glad I had ordered the general purpose pack. At least I can cut off the logo part if I want.

Glad to see your review has the updated pictures that show the logo. :)

]]> By: wilsondm2 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16289 wilsondm2 Thu, 16 Oct 2003 00:48:48 +0000 #comment-16289 Well, I guess it would depend on whether your pants were 80's tight or not!?! <grin> I sometimes put my T3 in my pants or in my shirt and it seems ok to me. But I guess if the pants were too tight it would rub the egrips off. Well, I guess it would depend on whether your pants were 80′s tight or not!?! <grin>

I sometimes put my T3 in my pants or in my shirt and it seems ok to me. But I guess if the pants were too tight it would rub the egrips off.

]]> By: Cornelis http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16288 Cornelis Mon, 13 Oct 2003 09:47:04 +0000 #comment-16288 @ wilsondm2 Looks good! I need to do that too. The t3 is too slippery. General question @ wilsondm2 and all others using Egrips: When you try to stuff the unit in your pocket (no matter which Palm unit) does it get stuck in the upper regions easier and is harder to press in your pockets than without the Egrips? I'm asking since I tend to shove the T into my pockets in Summer very often. I figure with the Egrips the unit would get stuck and be a hassle to get in your, say, jeans pocket... Any comments and real world experience? @ wilsondm2
Looks good! I need to do that too. The t3 is too slippery.

General question @ wilsondm2 and all others using Egrips:

When you try to stuff the unit in your pocket (no matter which Palm unit) does it get stuck in the upper regions easier and is harder to press in your pockets than without the Egrips?
I’m asking since I tend to shove the T into my pockets in Summer very often.
I figure with the Egrips the unit would get stuck and be a hassle to get in your, say, jeans pocket…

Any comments and real world experience?

]]> By: wilsondm2 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16287 wilsondm2 Fri, 10 Oct 2003 22:46:27 +0000 #comment-16287 and front / side view and front / side view

]]> By: wilsondm2 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16286 wilsondm2 Fri, 10 Oct 2003 22:45:10 +0000 #comment-16286 Here are pictures of my T3 with the egrips attached. I used the generics ones and cut them to fit. Dwayne Wilson Back view Here are pictures of my T3 with the egrips attached. I used the generics ones and cut them to fit.

Dwayne Wilson

Back view

]]> By: strider_mt2k http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16285 strider_mt2k Thu, 09 Oct 2003 10:18:31 +0000 #comment-16285 Great product and a great review! I have to get this stuff! Great product and a great review!
I have to get this stuff!

]]> By: wilsondm2 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16284 wilsondm2 Thu, 09 Oct 2003 03:09:16 +0000 #comment-16284 Send 'em an email and they'll tell you what will work! I would recommend using the standard GameBoy SP egrips. They make them specifically for the unit. Should work fine. Dwayne Wilson Send ‘em an email and they’ll tell you what will work!

I would recommend using the standard GameBoy SP egrips. They make them specifically for the unit. Should work fine.

Dwayne Wilson

]]> By: Haesslich http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16283 Haesslich Thu, 09 Oct 2003 02:59:15 +0000 #comment-16283 Say, any word if they've got Egrips suitable for my GBA SP's Rhinoskin? It's a nice case, but I find it a tad slippery to hold at the bottom, especially if my hands get even a wee bit damp due to perspiration. Any suggestions as to colors that compliment silver? :D Say, any word if they’ve got Egrips suitable for my GBA SP’s Rhinoskin? It’s a nice case, but I find it a tad slippery to hold at the bottom, especially if my hands get even a wee bit damp due to perspiration.

Any suggestions as to colors that compliment silver? :D

]]> By: wilsondm2 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16282 wilsondm2 Thu, 09 Oct 2003 02:38:42 +0000 #comment-16282 Thank you for the kind compliments! The smooth surface Egrips are .017 inches thick and the dimpled surface Egrips are .022 inches thick The smooth surface ones while thinner, tend to be grippier. I have the thin ones on my wife's Zire (I've now upgraded to the T3!:D ) and the Zire can slip slowly and carefully into the Innopocket case. I have already applied egrips to my T3 and they are wonderful! Dwayne Wilson Thank you for the kind compliments!

The smooth surface Egrips are .017 inches thick and the dimpled surface Egrips are .022 inches thick

The smooth surface ones while thinner, tend to be grippier. I have the thin ones on my wife’s Zire (I’ve now upgraded to the T3!:D ) and the Zire can slip slowly and carefully into the Innopocket case.

I have already applied egrips to my T3 and they are wonderful!

Dwayne Wilson

]]> By: i_spock http://the-gadgeteer.com/2002/07/05/xigma_pda_cases_review/comment-page-1/#comment-16281 i_spock Wed, 08 Oct 2003 18:13:35 +0000 #comment-16281 How thick are the grips? would a device still fit in a case, i.e. would my 1945 still fit in my E&B case or my Handheld Planet slip case with these grips on the sides and back? Are the dimpled ones a lot thicker than the flat? How thick are the grips? would a device still fit in a case, i.e. would my 1945 still fit in my E&B case or my Handheld Planet slip case with these grips on the sides and back? Are the dimpled ones a lot thicker than the flat?

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