Comments on: Brando Workshop Tapwave Zodiac Case Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: JohnKes http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19519 JohnKes Mon, 09 Aug 2004 16:11:19 +0000 #comment-19519 I took a credit card and rubbed the magnetic strip over the magnetic clasp of my GlobalSource case. Result - the magnetic strip is toast. The lesson here is that a magnetic clasp will erase a magnetic strip. Counterpoint: When the magnetic clasp is closed, I think the magnetic field lines are confined within the clasp. Thus it would be safe near magnetic media when closed. This must be why my Zip disks have not been damaged. I took a credit card and rubbed the magnetic strip over the magnetic clasp of my GlobalSource case. Result – the magnetic strip is toast. The lesson here is that a magnetic clasp will erase a magnetic strip.

Counterpoint:
When the magnetic clasp is closed, I think the magnetic field lines are confined within the clasp. Thus it would be safe near magnetic media when closed. This must be why my Zip disks have not been damaged.

]]> By: JohnKes http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19518 JohnKes Fri, 30 Jul 2004 17:30:25 +0000 #comment-19518 I have the GlobalSource case. So far, the magnetic clasp has not damaged the Zip disks that I carry in my briefcase. Yes, it doubles my Z2's thickness. I even took out the insert. I made a cheap stylus holder using a plastic ID card pouch, and slipped it into the insert pocket. Now I use an old Visor stylus instead of fiddling with the Zodiac stylus (which is hard to get to using this case). I have the GlobalSource case. So far, the magnetic clasp has not damaged the Zip disks that I carry in my briefcase.

Yes, it doubles my Z2′s thickness. I even took out the insert. I made a cheap stylus holder using a plastic ID card pouch, and slipped it into the insert pocket. Now I use an old Visor stylus instead of fiddling with the Zodiac stylus (which is hard to get to using this case).

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19517 Judie Fri, 30 Jul 2004 15:40:08 +0000 #comment-19517 We will review all the Zodiac cases we can get our hands on as they come out. So if you hear of a particular one and we haven't mentioned it or covered it, please feel free to let us know about it. :0) We will review all the Zodiac cases we can get our hands on as they come out. So if you hear of a particular one and we haven’t mentioned it or covered it, please feel free to let us know about it. :0)

]]> By: T1000X http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19516 T1000X Fri, 30 Jul 2004 06:07:15 +0000 #comment-19516 The only thing that is keeping me from getting this case for Rumble (the nickname I gave my Zodiac 2. I give each of my gadgets and computers nicknames based on appropriate names from the Transformer series) is it's total thickness it adds. Rumble is already thick enough, and he has told me he does not want to look fatter than he already is. What Rumble would like to know is if the case is substantially thinner without the insert in it? Also, will you review some of the other Zodiac cases come out? Rumble and I both would love to see a slim profile flip-top case with a non-magnetic closure (light snap, preferablly) with a hard plastic reinforced cover. Thanks for any help. The only thing that is keeping me from getting this case for Rumble (the nickname I gave my Zodiac 2. I give each of my gadgets and computers nicknames based on appropriate names from the Transformer series) is it’s total thickness it adds. Rumble is already thick enough, and he has told me he does not want to look fatter than he already is. What Rumble would like to know is if the case is substantially thinner without the insert in it? Also, will you review some of the other Zodiac cases come out? Rumble and I both would love to see a slim profile flip-top case with a non-magnetic closure (light snap, preferablly) with a hard plastic reinforced cover. Thanks for any help.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19515 Judie Fri, 18 Jun 2004 16:04:06 +0000 #comment-19515 We have got feelers out - hoping for more Tapwave cases. Right now it looks like there is a Proporta design coming...can't say when, though (becuase I don't think even they know). We'll see what Sena comes up with, they make nice cases. :) We have got feelers out – hoping for more Tapwave cases. Right now it looks like there is a Proporta design coming…can’t say when, though (becuase I don’t think even they know). We’ll see what Sena comes up with, they make nice cases. :)

]]> By: JohnKes http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19514 JohnKes Fri, 18 Jun 2004 15:46:28 +0000 #comment-19514 Have you received any other Zodiac cases for review? The Sena cases website indicates that they are working on one (or more). GlobalSource has one, but I think it is the same as the Brando. Just with black stitching instead of white. Have you received any other Zodiac cases for review? The Sena cases website indicates that they are working on one (or more).

GlobalSource has one, but I think it is the same as the Brando. Just with black stitching instead of white.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19513 Julie Thu, 22 Apr 2004 15:25:09 +0000 #comment-19513 Will do! :) Will do! :)

]]> By: Jeff D http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19512 Jeff D Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:21:49 +0000 #comment-19512 Judie -- Great minds think alike! Julie -- If you hear from them first, let us know. As I mentioned before, Tapwave cases are rare and this would be a great find. Thanks... Judie –

Great minds think alike!

Julie –

If you hear from them first, let us know. As I mentioned before, Tapwave cases are rare and this would be a great find.

Thanks…

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19511 Judie Thu, 22 Apr 2004 03:27:54 +0000 #comment-19511 We are on the same wavelength...Julie just wrote them, too. :) We are on the same wavelength…Julie just wrote them, too. :)

]]> By: Jeff D http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19510 Jeff D Thu, 22 Apr 2004 03:17:07 +0000 #comment-19510 Judie -- Thanks for the quick response. You're right -- that type of case might work. It certainly is gorgeous!!! Maybe they will let you demo one again!!! I checked out the Avoglio website and sent them a quick question asking about the Tapwave, in case they know someone who has used it or they have tried it themselves. I will let you know what I find out. Thanks again... Judie –

Thanks for the quick response. You’re right — that type of case might work. It certainly is gorgeous!!! Maybe they will let you demo one again!!!

I checked out the Avoglio website and sent them a quick question asking about the Tapwave, in case they know someone who has used it or they have tried it themselves.

I will let you know what I find out.

Thanks again…

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19509 Judie Thu, 22 Apr 2004 03:01:27 +0000 #comment-19509 Jeff, I believe this might work: <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/avoglio-pouch-review.html">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/avoglio-pouch-review.html</a> I sure wish I still had mine... Judie :( Jeff,

I believe this might work: http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/avoglio-pouch-review.html

I sure wish I still had mine…

Judie :(

]]> By: Jeff D http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19508 Jeff D Thu, 22 Apr 2004 02:41:04 +0000 #comment-19508 Thanks for another great review. As always, good critiques, lots of good pics --- a premier review once again. Have you or anyone used any of the universal PDA cases with the Tapwave Zodiac? In particular, I was curious about the Vaja Large Universal PDA case. It looks very close to fitting, but it could be snug. I sent a note to Vaja regarding this, but have yet to hear from them. This case looks interesting but I was wanting something more like a slipcase, preferably out of a good quality leather. Any suggestions?? Thanks for another great review. As always, good critiques, lots of good pics — a premier review once again.

Have you or anyone used any of the universal PDA cases with the Tapwave Zodiac? In particular, I was curious about the Vaja Large Universal PDA case. It looks very close to fitting, but it could be snug. I sent a note to Vaja regarding this, but have yet to hear from them.

This case looks interesting but I was wanting something more like a slipcase, preferably out of a good quality leather.

Any suggestions??

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19507 Judie Wed, 21 Apr 2004 02:32:44 +0000 #comment-19507 Matt, I absolutely think that the Brando case has enough protection without the insert...<em>unless</em> you carry cards in the slots. My concern is that they would either rub against the screen and scratch it, or they would press against the screen and break it. In answer to your question about surfing, I don't (can't) do that with my cell phone. That was one feature I really liked about the TH55 - built in WiFi baby! ;) Judie :0) Matt,

I absolutely think that the Brando case has enough protection without the insert…unless you carry cards in the slots.

My concern is that they would either rub against the screen and scratch it, or they would press against the screen and break it.

In answer to your question about surfing, I don’t (can’t) do that with my cell phone. That was one feature I really liked about the TH55 – built in WiFi baby! ;)

Judie :0)

]]> By: mattp9 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19506 mattp9 Wed, 21 Apr 2004 02:18:06 +0000 #comment-19506 Thanks Judy for your review. There is one other case such as this that I've seen. <a href="http://www.glblsrc.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=16201">Global Source Zodiac Case</a> It looks like a double with the exception of the dark thread and the embossed logo. Do you think the Brando case would have enough screen protection without the insert and would this reduce the 1.4 inches by any amount? I'm leaning towards the Z2 and hoping that Sprint eventually comes out with a strong line of Bluetooth phones as my PDA/Surf solution. I love the screen and the horsepower under the hood of the Z2. Too bad about your TH55 experience. I tried to get one of those and a UX50 in my hands, but Best Buy no longer carries them in their local store - only online (at least my local store - YMMV) Do you surf with the Z2 using a cell phone? I know your Cell options are limited <some of wide spaces being from tx in the detractions open> Thanks for your contributions to my PDA decision-making. - Matt Thanks Judy for your review. There is one other case such as this that I’ve seen. Global Source Zodiac Case It looks like a double with the exception of the dark thread and the embossed logo.

Do you think the Brando case would have enough screen protection without the insert and would this reduce the 1.4 inches by any amount?

I’m leaning towards the Z2 and hoping that Sprint eventually comes out with a strong line of Bluetooth phones as my PDA/Surf solution. I love the screen and the horsepower under the hood of the Z2.

Too bad about your TH55 experience. I tried to get one of those and a UX50 in my hands, but Best Buy no longer carries them in their local store – only online (at least my local store – YMMV)

Do you surf with the Z2 using a cell phone? I know your Cell options are limited <some of wide spaces being from tx in the detractions open>

Thanks for your contributions to my PDA decision-making. – Matt

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/04/20/brando_workshop_tapwave_zodiac_case_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19505 Judie Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:25:08 +0000 #comment-19505 Post your comments here on the Brando Workshop Tapwave Zodiac Case. <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/brando-zodiac-case-review.html">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/brando-zodiac-case-review.html</a> Just click the POST REPLY link on this page. Post your comments here on the Brando Workshop Tapwave Zodiac Case.

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