From: Jon Glass (jonglass_at_usa.net)
Date: Tue Aug 10 2004 - 01:49:52 PDT
On Aug 10, 2004, at 9:12 AM, Martin Howard wrote:
> I'm just looking
> for something to keep an MP2100 in: no extra cards, no keyboard, no
> nothin'. Just the Newt.
>
> What are people using and what works well?
I have used the Calise and BTI cases for years with my 120's and 130,
and quite frankly, I loved them. However, I can't get my 2100 to stay
securely in my Calise, so I've passed it to my son to use with his 120.
However, when I got frustrated, I went looking online, and I think it
was MacSales where I found an interesting custom-made case. I'm
thinking they were made for that big batch of 2k devices that went on
liquidation a while ago, that were the property of a pharmaceuticals
firm. The case has a stiff flip-top, and on the back, two D-rings for
something (a strap? shoulder holster?) and an elastic, padded strap to
slip the hand in when holding the Newt. There is one velcro flap on the
top-right that gives access to the top PC card slot, and on the left
are a hole for the power switch and a pen loop. It's made of leather
and is very solidly made. My only minor nits are those D-rings and a
tiny flap on the top-left edge that looks like it's supposed to flap
inwards, but flaps outwards. The only indication of its origin is a tag
sewn to the left of the flip-lid that says, "Made in China." Oh, and on
the inside of the flip lid is a clear business card holder. I can fit
maybe 10 visiting cards into it. I really like it, and it is as good as
any commercially made sleeves. I don't know if any are still available
online, but it's worth looking for. I can take a photo of it if you are
interested.
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