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Opinions: Rhodiana Visor Case
| Magic_Al | Great Case - I modified to work with ThinModem | 
| I bought the case back in February and have been using it ever since. It came quickly.
To address other people's concerns, the belt clip has worked out well for me. I had it fall off once or twice, but that's because I had not clipped it in properly. If you don't hear the "click", it's not in. The stitching that holds the fastner strap to the case front is starting to fray, but very slowly. I'm not too concerned. The actual closure snap is a bit difficult for my big fingers. I would have preferred velcro.
My case came with two new features that the original case missed. First is a small "pouch" sewn onto the right side of the case on the outside. You can slip your stylus in there and it holds it securely. I've been using the Pentopia stylus there with no problems getting to it.
Also, on the bottom is a flap that covers the hotsync connector. Since the case is thick, you cannot use a cradle, but the cable works just fine. occasionally I need to slightly shift the handstrap so the connector seats properly.
The handstrap is nice. but not as useful as I thought it would be.
There is a clear plastic sleeve on the inside of the front cover (that flaps over the screen). It's intended for the optional lexan stiffener, but it also holds business cards (which also provide more stiffness).
Finally, the top of the case uses a piece of clear plastic to hold the unit in firmly. The case does a good job in this area, but it really limits the choice of Springboard modules. I have the Thinmodem that fits, but I needed to cut a tiny flap in the clear plastic in order to make room for the phone cord. It was with great trepidation that I took exacto knife to my case, but there have been no ill effects. Since the case holds the unit so snugly from moving, I was able to make the hole very small.
I love this case.
--Alan-- |
| ldawson | Love the case, hate the belt tab |
| I've had mine for 6 months and couldn't ask for a better case. Nice snug fit, but no problems removing Visor for syncing with cradle. It has flap in the case if you sync through a cable. You can beam through the case. I've dropped my visor several times while in the case (no fault of the case, just my clumsiness) and the case has protected it well. The belt clip attachment is nice and makes the Visor readily accessible. My only complaint (and it's a big one) is with the plastic tab that attaches the case to the belt clip. Mine broke after the 2-month case warranty. Rhodiana will replace it for $10.00. Outrageous! As a previous poster mentioned, I used my Dremel to remove the broken tab and bought a package of sticky backed ones for $1.99. I tried placing a new tab behind the reinforcing plastic on the case and forcing the head through the hole. It worked, but it made removing the case from the clip very difficult. The sticky tabs are no solution as I'm on my second one now. Rhodiana could solve this problem by going to metal tab over the plastic one. If they would, they'd have the most functional case available. |
| haiku | without a doubt, the best |
| I've had my Rhodiana case for about 8 months and i have to say, using/carrying my Visor would be a hassle without it.
The only complaints i have are:
a) The belt swivel clip has broken on me a few times. Rhodiana was kind enough to repair and replace as necessary. The clips are made by a company that can be found at www.theclip.com in case you need to order more.
b) The clear flexible plastic that holds the top of the Visor firmly in place has started to tear around the edges near where it's sewn onto the black nylon side panels. This is due the case being opened and closed to remove the Visor for Hotsyncs. This can be avoided by the use of a Hotsync cable (available from Handspring) instead of a cradle as it allows you to sync without removing the unit (the Rhodiana case has a small flap covering the Hotsync port which allows easy access).
Other than those small items, I can't recommend their cases enough. In fact, meer minutes after a co-worker had seen my case and shown it to his buddies, 3 of them had ordered cases of their own. |
| ConexantGuy | Best way to "wear" a Visor |
| I have had mine for about 6 months now and I love it.
The only gotcha I have encountered is the construction of the button that clips into the belt clip.
I was able to "compromise" mine after a couple months of bounding down stairs (taking more than three at once) in my building at work. However, after some minor surgery with epoxy and a dremel tool it is better than ever.
I would highly recommend it for anyone who doesn't stay in their office and frequently needs to use their visor. |
| Baine | Great case |
| I got this case for v-day from me sweetie, and i love it. I have taken the visor out of the case once since i got it. You can literally keep it in the case 24/7. I even changed modules with it still in the case. And the nice and convenient styli holder on the side is extra nice. But the thing i love the best is the synch-in-case option. That is mainly why i haven't taken it out. I HAVEN'T NEEDED TO. I recommend this case strongly, and get the belt clip too. That works wonders. The only thing i see that could be better would be if there was a reset hole in the back. THat is the only reason i took it out in the first place. Buy this case. Now. |
| Jimmy | Good protection but lousy belt clip button |
| The case protects the Visor well. I've dropped mine at least 4-5 times without any damage at all. It is difficult to remove to hotsync but that is a small price to pay for the protection and convenience.
My only two complaints are the belt clip button on the back of the case fails pretty easily. They should have considered a metal button to prevent it's wear at the neck (and they want $12+shipping to repair after 5 months of use. My second complaint is that I would have hoped they would stand behind their product and repaired the button gratis! |
| Anonymous | good workmanship but not as nice as appeared in pictures | 
| The stitching is quite nice but the material is not as nice as it appeared in the pictures.
But this case does NOT offer more protection than the E&B slip case. This case doesn't have velcro and that's probably the only advantage it has over the slip case.
The belt clip is definitely VERY flimsy. Furthermore, the plastic notch is attached by a plastic sewed onto the cloth, so it is not secure at all. Definitely don't get this if you want to carry it by the belt clip. |
| Big Tom | This case saved my Visor |
| I have had my Rhodiana Visor case for about a year. Today I lost my grip and my Visor tumbled about 4 1/2 feet to the floor, landing on one corner. I picked it up and turned it on. To my horror nothing happened. Upon closer inspection the casing was broken and the power button was jammed down. I carefully pried the button back into its usual position. I pressed the button and to my delight it booted up. Other than the plastic casing that broke off to the left of the power button, my Visor works fine. I have dropped my Visor many times in the past with no damage and this is the worse fall it has taken. There is a small amount of padding in the case and I am sure that is the reason I am not having to replace my Visor. This isn’t the only time I have been thankful I chose this case for my Visor. |
| jug | good solid case |
| belt clip broke after 6 months. Case is good and solid. |
| Keven | Terrible Customer Service |
| I can't speak for the quality of the case itself, because I cancelled my order after speaking to their reps. After placing my order, I asked what I thought was a simple request: to get a copy of their return policy. I was referred to their website, but there was no policy to be found. Worse, I tried to email them, and the email address on their web page bounced. I called them again and was told they have no written policy (one person verbally told me 30 days, another told me 2 weeks). Furthermore, they refused to put what they said was their policy in writing (I asked if they could email or fax it). When asked why not, their manager refused to tell me why they couldn't do that!
For all I know, they may be a perfectly honest company, but for them to be unable to offer any valid assurances about their return policy on a product like this indicates little or no concern about customer satisfaction, and makes me wary of doing business with them. Since I've had problems with cases in the past that salespeople claimed would work with my Visor, and I am unable to see exactly what the product looks like in person before spending my money on it, I'd like to be assured that I can return it if I don't like it. Rhodiana is simply unwilling to commit to any sort return policy... even at the expense of losing a customer.
So, when the manager at Rhodiana said that I didn't have to purchase a case from them I agreed... and told him to cancel my order. He immediately hung up on me... without ever getting my name to know whos order to cancel!
Therefore, I cannot recommend this company or its products to anyone. They seem to show no concern for their customers, and I will be purchasing a Slipper case. |
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Product
Details
Name: Rhodiana Visor Case
Company: Rhodiana
Size: 5" x 3.25" x 1.25"
Weight: 2.0 oz.
Ir in Case: Yes
HotSync in Case: Yes
Case Type: Canvas
Held by: Snaps
Price:
$29.50
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