From: Richard Plume (rplume_at_sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed Apr 09 2003 - 12:31:17 PDT
Brian;
This sounds like a Targus/NEC MobilePro 700 case. Targus made the case
and NEC sold them for use with the MobilePro. They do hold a 2100 with room
to spare. They hold the 700 exactly. If you use it with the 2100 keep the
door on it as the credit card area on the opposite side of the Velcro will
scratch your screen. The two elastic loops running down the spine hold two
AA batteries (the MobilePro 700 ran on two AA batteries). To hold the 2100,
just tape Velcro on the back of your Newton and stick it in the case. Also,
I've seen GEM offer these cases on eBay for about $30US.
Rick
on 4/9/2003 11:23 AM, Brian Braunschweiger at brianbraun_at_earthlink.net
wrote:
> I make regular forays to the local thrift shops and found a Targus
> case in which my 2100 fits quite nicely. The only defenct is it being
> torn on the left side where cards are held. Cost under $5.00 if I
> remember correctly.
>
> I don't see a model number but the specific design is that it zippers
> open and closed. On the right side when opened is an open area almost
> completely covered in the "male" kind of velcro. the left side has a
> number of small credit card sized pockets, a somewhat larger business
> card type pocket with see through mesh and at the back one large
> pocket running the length. There is a loop on the left to hold a pen.
> In the center are two loops of stretch material. I am not sure the
> intended use.
>
> It has turned out to be just right for my Newton. I am not sure if
> that was the original design.
>
> Now the main question: what is the best way to use it with my 2100?
>
> FWIW my 2100 is not yet a constant companion nor does it get regular
> use, although when I need it I need it. I currently fold back the
> cover and use it that way. I cannot imagine keeping it in this Targus
> case and writing on it due to the added bulk, getting the stylus in
> and out, etc. I seldom use the connector or power cord, so that is
> not much of an issue.
>
> If I did keep the 2100 in it all the time should I remove the cover?
> Wouldn't the screen get scratched? The easiest way of restraing the
> 2100 would be to attach adhesive velcro to the back. What if I used
> velcro strips across the top and bottom?
>
> Right now the other side is only being used to hold a memory card and
> a blank insert. It probably wouldn't hurt to carry the dongle.
>
> Any thoughts/comments/feedback is appreciated.
>
>
> Brian
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