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FlexStand from M-Edge
I love my Barnes & Noble nook, but it can get tiring to hold it for a long period of time. And sometimes I need to prop up my ereader, like when I want to read while I’m eating lunch. M-Edge has provided a clever solution to this problem with their FlexStand, which offers a hands-free approach to ereading devices.
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iPhone/iPod Travel Case from Waterfield Designs
Mobile technology is great, but it also creates its own kind of clutter, with headphones, cables, memory cards, and the like following you everywhere you go. If you need to contain your mobile lifestyle, check out the iPhone/iPod Travel Case from Waterfield Designs. If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably wonder how you lived without it.
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BoxWave ElectraSpan Extended Battery for the Dell Axim X51v
Today I’m reviewing the ElectraSpan Extended Battery for the Dell Axim X51v. Even if you don’t have this PDA, you should keep reading—BoxWave makes regular and extended batteries for a wide variety of products, including PDAs, phones, cameras, and camcorders.
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Belkin Leather Portfolio Case for the Dell Axim X51v
Today I’m reviewing Belkin’s Leather Portfolio Case for the Dell Axim X51v, a larger case that holds the daily necessities in addition to your handheld.
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Think Outside Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard and Stowaway Bluetooth Travel Mouse
I love my handheld, but sometimes entering large amounts of text can be a real pain in the wrist—tapping out the letters on an onscreen keyboard can get old really fast, and Graffiti and Transcriber are faster, but also more prone to errors. Thankfully Think Outside has the answer to all of your text entry and navigation woes: the Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard and the Stowaway Bluetooth Travel Mouse.
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Speck Cases for the Motorola RAZR Mobile Phone
Up for review today are two mobile phone cases from Speck Products: the See-Thru Hard Case three-pack and the SkinTight with Holster
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Vaja i-Volution Leather Suit SP2 for Motorola RAZR
Vaja recently redesigned their web site, and it’s truly a work of art, just like their cases—now you can see exactly what your case will look like, with front and back views showing your custom color combinations. Thankfully the quality and attention to detail are just the same, as witnessed by my review of the i-Volution Leather Suit SP2 for the Motorola RAZR.
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BoxWave FlexiSkin Case for Dell Axim X51v
Do you demand instant accessibility for your PDA, but still want to protect it from accidental bumps and bruises? The BoxWave FlexiSkin case has you completely covered.
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BoxWave Active Case for the Dell Axim X51v
Do you want to protect your handheld from bumps and bruises, but you still demand instant accessibility? The BoxWave Active Case for the Dell Axim X51v may be exactly what you’re looking for.
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Proporta Week: Dell Axim X51v Magnesium Case and Advanced Screen Protector
Just a few more reviews to go until the end of Proporta Week; this time I’m taking a closer look at two accessories for the Dell Axim X51v.
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Proporta Week: LifeDrive Aluminum Case, Superior
Any reader of this site knows that I’m a big fan of aluminum hard cases when it comes to protecting mobile electronics. They’re strong, light, and extremely protective, but they’re not always that easy to use. Thankfully the Superior LifeDrive aluminum case from Proporta solves that problem entirely.
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E&B eNovo Case for the palmOne LifeDrive
Need an ultra-low profile carrying case for your LifeDrive that provides excellent protection and a stylish exterior? You can’t go wrong with the E&B eNovo.
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Bellagio LifeDrive Case
Bellagio has a new case for the Palm LifeDrive with a unique feature—a folding back flap that allows the device to sit in a cradle without removing it from the case. Read on to find out how it fared in the latest review from PocketGoddess.com
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Covertec Cases for the Palm LifeDrive and Sony T1 Digital Camera
This is my first opportunity to review cases from Covertec, and I really like what I see. If you’re in the market for a nice leather case with some unique design features, you might want to take a closer look at Covertec.
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Boxwave Active Case for Palm LifeDrive
Do you want a case that protects your PDA without obscuring your view? Check out the Active Case from Boxwave.
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Sena Case for the Tapwave Zodiac
Better late than never— today I’m reviewing the recently released Sena case for the recently deceased Tapwave Zodiac.
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Proporta Silicone Case for the palmOne LifeDrive
One of the most enjoyable (and most frustrating) things about getting a new handheld device is searching for the perfect case. I think I’ve found mine in Proporta’s new Silicone Case for the palmOne LifeDrive. Read on to find out why…
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Peachpit Week: Palm Organizers Visual Quickstart Guide, 4th Edition
Peachpit Week concludes with a closer look at the 4th edition of a popular Palm OS “how to” book, the Palm Organizers Visual Quickstart Guide.
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Peachpit Week: Now You Know Tungsten E
While Palm OS handhelds have a well-deserved reputation for being very easy to use, new users can still sometimes need a little help. Fortunately there’s a handy new book in the “Now You Know” series from Peachpit for the Tungsten E.
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StylusCentral Week: Aluminum Case for the palmOne LifeDrive
StylusCentral Week concludes with a review of the eagerly awaited aluminum hard case for the palmOne LifeDrive.
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StylusCentral Week: Piel Frama Leather Case for the palmOne LifeDrive
StylusCentral Week continues with a closer look at the Piel Frama Leather Case for the palmOne LifeDrive. Read on to find out more about this luxurious handheld accessory.
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Proporta Alu-Leather Case for the palmOne LifeDrive
Today I’m reviewing the Alu-Leather case for the palmOne LifeDrive. Read on for my photos and impressions.
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Vaja Classic Case for the palmOne LifeDrive
When I read the name “Vaja” I immediately think of quality, and this case is certainly no exception to that rule.
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BoxWave miniSync for palmOne LifeDrive and Sony PSP
If you’ve been reading this site for any time at all, you know I’m a big fan of clutter-busting accessories— and retractable sync and charge cables are at the top of my list. Read on for my review of the BoxWave miniSync cables for the palmOne LifeDrive and Sony PSP.
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JAVOScreen for the palmOne LifeDrive
LifeDrive accessories are starting to trickle in, and the first screen protector comes from JAVOedge.
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Metal Deluxe Case & CommandPlay Game Grip for Tapwave Zodiac
It seems rather ironic that I’ve been anxiously awaiting quality accessories for the Tapwave Zodiac, and just as soon as I find some I switch to the palmOne LifeDrive! If you’re still using a Tapwave Zodiac though, your dreams have finally come true: the case and game grip are both very nice indeed.
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JAVOScreen for Tapwave Zodiac and JAVOeBuds Retractable Headphones
JAVOedge has a very nice selection of handheld accessories. Today I’m reviewing two of them, the JAVOScreen screen protector and the JAVOeBuds retractable headphones. Read on to find out why you might want to add them to your own mobile arsenal.
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Replacement Styli for the Tapwave Zodiac
One of the things you’ll notice if you’re a fan of handheld devices is that they often ship with a rather cheap “stock” stylus. I’ve had the opportunity to try out two replacement styli for a couple of weeks now, one from Metal Styli and the other from PDA Panache. Read on to see why you might want to choose one of these styli if you have a Zodiac.
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ARM Station Crystal Touch Screen Protector
Accessories are finally starting to come out for the Tapwave Zodiac, and ARM Station has one of the first— the Crystal Touch Screen Protector. Read on to find out what my thoughts are on this latest accessory.
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Proporta Aluminum Hardcase For the Tungsten C
As I’ve said many times before, one of the most important things you can do to protect your handheld investment is buy a nice, sturdy case— and you can’t do much better than the Aluminum hardcases from Proporta.
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Vaja I-VOLUTION Natu for the Palm Tungsten T
I’ve reviewed plenty of cases in my time as well, but this is my first opportunity to take a closer look at a Vaja case. And I really like what I see—the design, the craftsmanship, and the finest materials have all come to gether to create something more than your standard handheld case. It’s almost a work of art.
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Stylus Central 2 in 1 Stylus & Pen for Palm Tungsten T
New devices are great, but it’s something of a drag when you have to wait for new accessories like cases and styli. Fortunately the wait for a replacement stylus for the Palm Tungsten T is finally over. Read on to find out how it rates.
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Nutshell Holster for the Palm Tungsten T
As I’ve often said, a good case is a smart idea to protect your handheld investment. Today I’m evaluating the Nutshell Holster for the Tungsten T.
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Case Techworks Cases for the Dell Axim Pocket PC
One of the easiest way to protect your handheld investment is with a good quality case. Today I’m evaluating two of the latest designs from Case Techworks for the Dell Axim Pocket PC.
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Tungsten T Aluminum Hard Case from Proporta
One of the first accessories most handheld users buy is a case to protect their expensive new investment. One of the best options you can choose is a hard case, and in the case of the Tungsten T, Proporta has done an outstanding job.
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Pocket Solutions Cover Up for the Tungsten T
The Tungsten T is a wonderful little Palm OS device, but it suffers from one problem—lots of people think that the plastic cover that comes with it isn’t all that great. I don’t really mind it myself, in fact I rather like using it— but in the interest of my readers I decided to try out an alternative from Pocket Solutions called the Cover Up.
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Sena Cases for the Clie NR70
In my tenure as a freelance writer and handheld site webmaster, I’ve seen a lot of PDA cases. I’ve seen metal ones, leather ones, plastic ones, and even waterproof cases. That means it takes a lot to impress me, but these Sena cases have done just that.
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Innopocket Metal Deluxe Case and Stylus Two-Pack for the Clie NR70
Every time I get a new device, just after I plug it in for that interminable first charge of the battery, I start looking for good accessories to go with it. Tops on the list, after I buy a Brando screen protector, is a nice case, and usually a stylus. That was certainly true for my Sonly Clie NR70, especially the need for a replacement stylus. The stock stylus is just too light, and the tip seems rather too scratchy for my taste. Thank goodness for the good folk at Innopocket— they had everything I need.
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Dr. Palm Case for the Palm m5xx Series
Just in case you were starting to wonder if my current Sony “fixation” is permanent, today I’m reviewing the Dr. Palm case for the m5xx series. If you’re looking for something cute and funky rather than boring and professional, then Dr. Palm just might have the case for you.
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Bellagio NR70 Book Model Case
Would you like a professional-looking case for your NR70 that won’t set you back $$$? Do you like exceptional quality and workmanship? You might want to take a look at some of the latest offeings from Bellagio Design. This review covers their Book Model case; they also have a slipper-style case available for the same price.
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Case Techworks Clie NR70 Case
Now that the Sony Clie NR70 has been on the market for a few months, the cases and other accessories are finally starting to trickle out. One of the latest to hit the scene is from Case Techworks, a relatively new company that is developing a reputation for making good quality, low cost handheld cases.
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Pocketop Wireless Keyboard
While each new handheld I get receives fills me with “gadget passion” they also do a very good job of emptying my pocketbook. It isn’t just the devices themselves, but the accessories that go with them: cases, travel chargers, and of course keyboards. I’m pretty good with Graffiti, but as someone who is required to take meeting notes for hours at a time, a keyboard is an absolute must. But each handheld device, be it a Palm OS handheld or a Pocket PC, has an entirely new connector. What’s a goddess to do?
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Brando Cases for the Sony Clie NR70
If you’ve been a handheld use for any length of time, then you know that when a particular model is first introduced it can be pretty hard to find accessories to go with it. The Sony Clie NR70 is certainly no exception to that rule— its unique folding feature means making a case for it is pretty difficult. Fortunately there are two options available from Brando that allow you to use your NR70 in the open or tablet mode when you like, but still provide a good amount of protection when you’re not using the device.
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Sony Clie Stylus from Brando
Looking for some nice accessories to go with your new Sony Clie? One item you might be interested in is the Sony Clie full-size stylus, available from Brando. It’s a four in one, which means that you get a white stylus tip, a black pen, a red pen, and a mechanical pencil. The means of operation is pretty simple— at the top of the stylus the various options are listed. Simply look at the one you want and depress the button on the top. To retract the chosen implement, just tap the button on the top of the pocket clip.
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Brando CLIE T-series HotSync + Charger Cable
One of the most essential accessories you can get for your handheld device, aside from a case, is a travel charger. When packing for a trip, the last thing most people want to do is stuff a cradle and an AC adapter into their suitcase. Unfortunately most travel chargers are still relatively bulky and aren’t very easy to carry. Thankfully there’s an alternative available for most handheld devices— the USB charge and sync cable.
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Kensington PDA Protector and the Samsonite Flipper
This week I’m featuring some more great products from StylusCentral.com. Today it’s two new hard cases for your Palm m5xx series devices, but there’s more in store, including gear bags and styli. On to today’s review…
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Case Techworks Treo Case
Summer is here, and with it an awful lot of new technology. One of the hottest devices to hit the market recently is the Treo 180 from HandSpring. It’s a great idea— part cell phone, part handheld, in one small package. There’s just one small problem. How are you going to carry it? Since it combines so many functions into one small package, it’s important to keep it accessible at all times. And since it hasn’t been available for all that long, there aren’t many cases either. That’s where Case Techworks comes to the rescue, with the Convertible Case for the HandSpring Treo.
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Otter Armor
Are you the type that’s really hard on your handheld device? Do you tend to drop it often? Do you have a job that frequently takes you to harsh environments, such as construction, manufacturing, and the like? Or are you the extreme sports type, equally comfortable hiking in the valleys, skiing the black diamond trails in Colorado, or kayaking whitewater rivers? Sounds like your handheld needs some serious protection, and Otter Armor just might fit the bill.
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Instant Power Charger for m5xx Series Palms
Rechargeable batteries are great, except when you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere and you run out of juice. In the old days, you could just stick in a couple more AAA batteries, but now that most handhelds are using Lithium-Ion rechargeables, that strategy doesn’t work anymore. Thank goodness, Instant Power has come to the rescue to keep us all charged and running wherever we might find ourselves.
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Scribble Aluminum Case for the Palm m505
As I mentioned yesterday, it’s a good idea to protect your handheld investment. This is especially true with the m505, as the leather flap cover that comes with the device just doesn’t offer the same rudimentary protection that the hard plastic flip cover that came with earlier Palm models. But you also don’t want to be forced to put that svelte beauty in a huge protective case either. That’s where the new breed of metal hard cases comes into play. Until now, they were terribly expensive, but the new kid on the block from ScribblePDA is about to change all of that.
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Hard and Soft Cases for your Handheld Device
Chances are you spent quite a lot of money on your handheld device, unless you’re fortunate enough to have received it as a gift. And considering the delicate nature of your new best friend, you’re probably willing to spend a bit more to protect it. That’s where ScribblePDA comes in— they make some very nice protective cases that won’t break your budget.
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Parallel Design m505 Personality Pack
Some people are just so darned clever it makes me jealous, and the folks over at Parallel Design are a good example of that fact. They make these really nice hinged plastic covers for the Palm V and m505 that nicely fill the gap between no protection at all and a bulky carrying case.
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Case TechWorks
CaseTechworks may be a relatively recent entry in the case market, but they certainly know what they’re doing. I got my hands on a few of their latest designs and I must say that I am quite impressed. Here’s a roundup of some of their latest designs, from handheld case to full-blown laptop gear bag.
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PDA Jacket for the Palm m505
I love doing hardware and software reviews, but sometimes I get too caught up in the grind of contacting developers, evaluating products, taking pictures, and writing articles to fully appreciate some of the innovative products available in the handheld market. But every once in a while I get a wake up call that makes me realize just how lucky I am to be doing what I’m doing, and in this case it’s the PDA Jacket.
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m505 SmarterCase
If you’ve read read my SmarterCase review then you know that I really like this case. Which is why I’m terribly glad that there’s now a version available to fit my Palm m505.
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PocketJoey Pouch for the iPAQ Pocket PC
The PocketJoey Pouch is a unique new case for the compaq iPAQ that I fell in love with almost instantly. It is made from top-grain leather, as many handheld cases are these days. But what sets it apart is its highly innovative design— it can be worn around the neck or on a belt with the included clip, and it can accomodate anything from a “naked” iPAQ all the way up to a dual slot PCMCIA expansion jacket. In fact, it’s nothing short of amazing.
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Landware HotLink Cable
If you have a Palm OS device, chances are you understand what the term “mobile lifestyle” is all about. At times though, you may not feel all that mobile at all. If you’re on the road a lot for business, or if you do a lot of traveling, chances are you’re very familiar with lugging around the various AC adapters, travel kits, and cradles for your various devices. Not only for your Palm, but also for your mobile phone, laptop, and any other portable devices that you carry on a regular basis.
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SmarterCase
If you’re anything like me, you sometimes worry about the safety of your handheld investment. If you’re not, you may have started worrying after something happened to your first handheld, such as a fall to concrete that cracked the screen, putting it in your back pocket and forgetting to take it out before you sat down, knocking it off your desk and damaging the device, etc. Try as we might to be careful, accidents do happen. For that reason it’s a good idea to protect it with a carrying case at all times. While a case won’t save you if you drop your Palm out of a ten-story window, it will protect you from some accidental damage to a device that most likely represents a substantial amount of time and financial investment.
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Seiko ThumBoard
New product announcements arrive in my mail box almost every day, and I read each one carefully due to my great interest in all things related to handheld computing. But some of those announcements command more attention than others, and the Seiko ThumBoard definitely did. So much so that I couldn’t even wait to receive a review unit but clicked right on over to Amazon.com to buy one.
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Non-Expansion Plug for the iPAQ Pocket PC
I am constantly amazed by the ingenuity of hardware and software developers, but I think that this one takes the cake. Clint Chappell has come up with a must-have accessory for the iPAQ, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t use expansion sleeves. He calls it the “Non-Expansion Plug” for good reason—if you aren’t using an expansion sleeve with your iPAQ and simply want the lightest, slimmest device possible, you need this accessory.
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Belkin Portable Keyboard
It’s hard not to fall in love with something so elegantly designed and well thouqht out as the Belkin Portable PDA Keyboard, but it is possible. Read on to find out what I mean.
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