Comments on: Armor 3600 by Otter Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:27:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17813 Judie Mon, 08 Sep 2003 23:28:23 +0000 #comment-17813 The 2215 should fit inside perfectly. I am not sure about the buttons on it, as i don't have one - but as long as you can power it on or off with a front facing button you should be in good shape. Regarding syncing and charging while the PDA is in the case: you can unhinge the case, leaving the PDA strapped in place and run a cable to the port when you are in a safe environment. Or you can use a POD piece and basically have the cable permanently affixed. While this may not sound like an attractive situation for the common user - if you are in an environment where your PDA should NEVER leave the case, this may be the best (or only) solution. Judie :0) The 2215 should fit inside perfectly. I am not sure about the buttons on it, as i don’t have one – but as long as you can power it on or off with a front facing button you should be in good shape.

Regarding syncing and charging while the PDA is in the case: you can unhinge the case, leaving the PDA strapped in place and run a cable to the port when you are in a safe environment.

Or you can use a POD piece and basically have the cable permanently affixed. While this may not sound like an attractive situation for the common user – if you are in an environment where your PDA should NEVER leave the case, this may be the best (or only) solution.

Judie :0)

]]> By: NNN http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17812 NNN Mon, 08 Sep 2003 22:02:19 +0000 #comment-17812 Has anyone tried the IPAQ 2215 in the 3600. How is the case suited for connecting the cable for battery charging and sync'g. Has anyone tried the IPAQ 2215 in the 3600. How is the case suited for connecting the cable for battery charging and sync’g.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17811 Judie Sun, 31 Aug 2003 02:58:03 +0000 #comment-17811 I voted for your contest entry at the time! Thanks for joining in the conversation. I was thinking of your entry specifically when I wrote "for military use." Judie :0) I voted for your contest entry at the time! Thanks for joining in the conversation. I was thinking of your entry specifically when I wrote “for military use.”

Judie :0)

]]> By: rioswesttx http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17810 rioswesttx Sun, 31 Aug 2003 02:50:03 +0000 #comment-17810 A close friend was deployed recently and the Otterbox 3600 Armor went with him to protect a pda for ebooks and photos. The dust storms have been doing a number on the computers there, previously forcing rather frequent repairs or replacements. I wanted to try and avoid the same fate for the pda. The Armor has been keeping the junk off of his device so it can do what he needs it to do, provide a little piece of home in an otherwise unfriendly place. Same would apply in using the Armor to protect a tool for the field. If you are interested in seeing a picture of the black version of the device, other than what might be available from the Otterbox site, check out The Gadgeteer Spirit Contest, entry #20 here: <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/images2/contestrios2.jpg">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/images2/contestrios2.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/spirit-contest-entries.html">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/spirit-contest-entries.html</a> The flash bleached out the photo. The grey is darker than it appears. Safe to say the Armor looks as good as it performs. You were dead on with you review as this Armor is fantastic for the purposes for which it was designed. And it sure beats an aging Symbol product or a Casio EG-800. Thanks for the review and the site. A close friend was deployed recently and the Otterbox 3600 Armor went with him to protect a pda for ebooks and photos. The dust storms have been doing a number on the computers there, previously forcing rather frequent repairs or replacements. I wanted to try and avoid the same fate for the pda.

The Armor has been keeping the junk off of his device so it can do what he needs it to do, provide a little piece of home in an otherwise unfriendly place. Same would apply in using the Armor to protect a tool for the field.

If you are interested in seeing a picture of the black version of the device, other than what might be available from the Otterbox site, check out The Gadgeteer Spirit Contest, entry #20 here:

http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/images2/contestrios2.jpg
http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/spirit-contest-entries.html

The flash bleached out the photo. The grey is darker than it appears. Safe to say the Armor looks as good as it performs. You were dead on with you review as this Armor is fantastic for the purposes for which it was designed. And it sure beats an aging Symbol product or a Casio EG-800.

Thanks for the review and the site.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17809 Judie Sat, 30 Aug 2003 04:13:43 +0000 #comment-17809 Exactly! I meant to mention that in the review, that adding this case to a "regular" PDA is way less expensive than buying a manufacturer's version of a ruggedized PDA. I mean, most of those are almost obsolete the day they hit the street. They offer older features, older OSs, but then they will have the one gimmick (such as a barcode scanner) in addition to the ruggedization that "justifies" a ridiculous cost. But I bet you can buy a scanner, or just about any other add-on that would work through one of the POD ports...add the latest PDA...pretty nifty! Judie :0) Exactly! I meant to mention that in the review, that adding this case to a “regular” PDA is way less expensive than buying a manufacturer’s version of a ruggedized PDA.

I mean, most of those are almost obsolete the day they hit the street. They offer older features, older OSs, but then they will have the one gimmick (such as a barcode scanner) in addition to the ruggedization that “justifies” a ridiculous cost.

But I bet you can buy a scanner, or just about any other add-on that would work through one of the POD ports…add the latest PDA…pretty nifty!

Judie :0)

]]> By: eichin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17808 eichin Sat, 30 Aug 2003 04:08:25 +0000 #comment-17808 Certainly a "modern" PDA and an Armor case like this is cheaper than a Symbol SPT1700 (or 1800, whichever type you want in the mil-std-810 PDA range) though I suspect you don't get a barcode scanner that works through this case. And you're not "stuck" with whatever tech level Symbol gets to - you could put, for example, one of the new arm-linux pdas in a case like this, and put it through anything... Certainly a “modern” PDA and an Armor case like this is cheaper than a Symbol SPT1700 (or 1800, whichever type you want in the mil-std-810 PDA range) though I suspect you don’t get a barcode scanner that works through this case. And you’re not “stuck” with whatever tech level Symbol gets to – you could put, for example, one of the new arm-linux pdas in a case like this, and put it through anything…

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17807 Judie Sat, 30 Aug 2003 03:37:31 +0000 #comment-17807 Well, they are airtight...but I bet there would be a pressurization problem either in space or deep underwater. ;) Still...I bet Armor comes out with something like that. Judie :0) Well, they are airtight…but I bet there would be a pressurization problem either in space or deep underwater. ;)

Still…I bet Armor comes out with something like that.

Judie :0)

]]> By: Masterchief http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17806 Masterchief Sat, 30 Aug 2003 03:32:28 +0000 #comment-17806 Yeah, This thing is kinda like a safe. I bet astronauts could use them without fault on spacewalks since they are airtight. :: that might be a million dollar idea :D :: Pretty impressive protection is offered. :cool: Yeah,

This thing is kinda like a safe. I bet astronauts could use them without fault on spacewalks since they are airtight. :: that might be a million dollar idea :D :: Pretty impressive protection is offered. :cool:

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17805 Judie Sat, 30 Aug 2003 03:26:53 +0000 #comment-17805 Masterchief, This case is even more protection than I need when I am working cattle at the ranch, it is that rugged. It is big - but I know that there are those that won't care about the bulk. All they will see is the protection. It's an awesome case, substantial and very well made. I think it will be interesting to hear if others have one, and how they are using theirs. Judie :0) Masterchief,

This case is even more protection than I need when I am working cattle at the ranch, it is that rugged. It is big – but I know that there are those that won’t care about the bulk. All they will see is the protection.

It’s an awesome case, substantial and very well made. I think it will be interesting to hear if others have one, and how they are using theirs.

Judie :0)

]]> By: Masterchief http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17804 Masterchief Sat, 30 Aug 2003 03:22:26 +0000 #comment-17804 I agree Judie, this case seems very big and bulky to me. If I was mountain climbing or something like that and wanted to bring my PDA along, then I might consider looking at this Armor case. For everday use, this wouldn't be very practicable I wouldn't think. It is, however, very strong and will no doubt protect your PDA. :cool: I agree Judie, this case seems very big and bulky to me. If I was mountain climbing or something like that and wanted to bring my PDA along, then I might consider looking at this Armor case. For everday use, this wouldn’t be very practicable I wouldn’t think. It is, however, very strong and will no doubt protect your PDA. :cool:

]]> By: The Reader http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17803 The Reader Fri, 29 Aug 2003 23:59:30 +0000 #comment-17803 Why didn't you just check if water got in when doing the water tests? I don't see the practicality of showing that you are willing to "Risk It All" with this case to the audience. If the case got f*cked up, you'd have wrote a bad review, and a short circuited iPaq. hehe Why didn’t you just check if water got in when doing the water tests? I don’t see the practicality of showing that you are willing to “Risk It All” with this case to the audience. If the case got f*cked up, you’d have wrote a bad review, and a short circuited iPaq.

hehe

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/28/armor_3600_by_otter_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17802 Judie Thu, 28 Aug 2003 20:13:46 +0000 #comment-17802 Post your comments here on the Armor 3600 by Otter. <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/armor-3600-review.html">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/armor-3600-review.html</a> Just click the POST REPLY button on this page. Post your comments here on the Armor 3600 by Otter.

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