Computer-Case Reviews

Go to Wal-mart's electronic dept. to get a better bag for much less. I got a good Samsonite bag (which I love) for under $5.00 for my Canon A80!!! The bag I got had 3 compartments with zipper closures and can hold extra memory cards plus a backup supply of batteries. This case is basically useless unless you just want a Canon bag to go with a Canon camera.

I purchased this case to go with a Canon Powershot A80. The camera fits nicely and there is room in the little front pocket for four AA batteries OR a CF card. The problem that I really have with this case is that the sides of it don't go all the way to the closing flap. This would allow water to get into the main compartment, which stores the camera. If you only want a carrying case and aren't worried about the weather--this is a nice little case.

I bought this case for my A80. I did not want something that was waterproof, big, fancy or that had a bunch of extra features. I just wanted a simple case that would protect the camera when traveling and storing. It accomplishes these objectives perfectly.

I like the fact that the belt loop is sewed into the case. When I am at a race or amusement park, I want the assurance that there is no way the camera will come off my belt unless it completely breaks.

The inside of the case is soft and the outside is a water repellant-type material with a large velcro "snap".

You can't see it from the picture, but once opened, the case features a web-like pouch for batteries or a CF card. It will not hold both, but all I care about is batteries since I do not carry a spare CF card.

Overall, I am very satisfied with this case for the price I paid for it. It does what I want in an efficient and compact way. I bought it without seeing it in a store. After receiving it, I would have expected this to have cost around 15-20 dollars. I like it. It's just right.

These discs cannot be formatted by my 8x Dell (Sony) CD_RW drive. I bought thirty and had to return them all. The manufacturer claims "backward compatibility" but they misspeak.

I bought the 10-pack and they all seem to work fine. The jewel cases don't shut very well.

i have a plextor 12x-10x-32x and all the discs work at 10x rewrite. I will stock more the next time I order something from amazon.

i received this case free with my minidisc player and i am not particularly fond of it. the armband slides around on my arm, with a minidisc in the case it is very hard to close, and can't hold anything else. it does prevent scratches however. if you need a functional case do not buy this one.

After reading all the negative reviews, I was extremely hesitant about getting the Sony MDCASE3. I'm glad I took the risk because it performs exactly as I had hoped.

Remember, this is an armband case. What that means to me is that it's practical for taking it to the gym, but not as good for other purposes.

- The velcro band itself is adjustable and fits around my arms just fine. I ran a couple of miles with it and it did not slide up and down my arm like the others have said. Maybe their arms are petite? I'm no Hulk but it works for me. I could see it possibly starting to slide a little once you start sweating, but the fabric on the inner side of the band is made of similar material/constitution as tennis headbands, so it should absorb moisture.

- The pocket where you place your MiniDisc is large enough to fit your NetMD player. It even fits an older model MD that I own. On the lid portion of the case, there's a webbed pocket for an extra MD. My MD's hold 160 minutes of music and I don't forsee using it to hold a spare disc. I do however, like to put the key to my locker and gym ID card in there.

- There is an open slit on one side of the case for you to run your headphones through. But unless you have a remote for your MD, you won't be able to efficiently control any of your MD's functions. One bummer is that the cord length might interfere with your workout, but I remedied that quickly by wrapping the extra cord around the case, THEN closing the lid over it. Problem solved.

- The dark gray color of the case looks great to me. I don't think anyone will mistake me for a hospital patient, as one reviewer wrote.

For the price Amazon is charging, this case is well worth the price. Now I can enjoy listening to my own music while I'm working out at the gym and it makes SUCH a difference for my motivation and enjoyment.

For me, the Velcro strap never fails, slips, or slides. I don't think I have a different case. As for the lack of storage, I think 10 hours is pretty good for a jog/run/bike/rollerblade, or you can just use it as storage for extra batteries. On a long haul, i.e. road trip, you can just bring the case of minidiscs along with you. If you jog with cargos, you can just throw all the extra stuff (minidiscs, batteries, FM broadcaster?) in your pockets. Another great feature is the semi weather resistant design. I have been biking in rain, and the water has barely seeped through. An excellent product.

As simple as that, if you got a G3 don't buy it, it will not fit. The bottom screw which hold the camera to the case does not aling to the existing threads on the body of the camera. Don't get me wrong here it is a fine product, nice brown leather well crafted, but IT DOES NOT FIT A G-3

This case looks and fits great. I hope Amazon sells this in black. I unknowingl bought a brown from somewhere else (still looks great but it's a bit of a disappointment because silver would look great with black). I am satisfied with this buy overall. A few notes on usage: it's somewhat inconvenient because this thing comes in 2 pieces. so when you take pictures, you'll have to put one piece somewhere else. The piece that is attached to the camera allows you to use the power and other ports/outlets but you'll have to remove it to change the flashcard. i am satisfied over all though.

Yes, the case is dark 'chocolate' brown. I actually like it... It actually adds to the "classic" look to the case.

Yes, the case is in two parts, but this is how standard SLR cameras have been made for years. And contrary to what other are saying, you do not have to 'take one part off and set it aside in order for you to use the camera.' While not recommended during extensive use, you can have the upper part dangle. This is simply how old-style SLR camera cases have been made for years!

And yes, accessibility is limited with the case, but I really don't know how they could have made the case be protective without it limiting some of the access. The ports that are available are the power and the PC connection ports.

Look, the main reason why I bought this is because I don't want the body of the G2 scratched up, and protected from minor bumps and drops. The case does this fine. And it good looking to boot.

 Well, this case is as good as DVD cases get. The pages are well-built and the whole product has very nice fit and finish. The extra capacity is good for people with lots of DVDs (like me) who don't want the added trouble and expense of having 2 20-DVD holders.
 The one problem I have with this and all other DVD cases is how much wear they put on the DVDs. A plastic DVD case does not allow the disc to come in contact with anything, whereas the plastic sleeves may accelerate scratching of DVDs, especially if you touch the cloth-like portion of the sleeve. In short, I urge everyone who is expecting near-infinite DVD lifespans to be careful when handling DVDs with this case or just not use it altogether.

Case Logic does it again! I did some homework, and found this to be, by far, the best high-capacity portable DVD album available.

The DVA40 is specialized to DVD use by virtue of its unique page design. Each page fits two DVD's: a pair of booklets/liner notes in plastic sleeves in front of the page, and the corresponding DVD's in protective pockets in the rear. The DVD itself is protected by a flap made of the same material as the page. This means you have to turn the pages carefully (e.g. by grasping their centers), but affords excellent overall protection of the discs. Be careful when closing though: the protective flaps do tend to open out when you close the album, leading to annoying folds and disc exposure. Greater care solves this.

The album's exterior koskin finish feels like leather, yet is more scuff resistant. Never tested the koskin on finished wood, but...why wood you? ;-)

For those who want their DVA40 to hold *50* DVD's, the only refill you'll want is Case Logic's DVP10, which is uniquely designed to fit the DVA40. DVP5 pages won't work because of a different design.

You'll notice that most of those who rated the DVA40 rather lower than average only did so because they can't get one themselves. So if you live in the US, own a portable DVD player, a DVD laptop, or just like to take your movies with you, there is probably no better way to go.

We have stored over 600 DVD's in 17 DVD albums. Can you imagine all the space we saved! We are very particular about our DVD's. We are always careful when we handle them, so generally have no problem with the flaps, unless the kids get ahold of the album. I also trim covers and insert the cover and inserts into the holders. I have never had a cover or DVD come out by itself. The albums are attractive and easy to store. We have a master list of what is where, and have elimanated resorting altogether. It is so easy to find a movie. The hardest part is trying to decide what to watch!

BOTTOM LINE: Whatever your need in a case is, whether it's a slimline case, a belt clip case or a fully padded case w/ room for accessories, you can do better than the PSC-30.

For all of us who have a Canon S-series Powershot, we spent a lot of money on our higher-end consumer digicams and want a Canon-branded case to show off our camera and feel good about our purchase. So the least you'd expect would be either (1) they'd include a nice Canon-branded case with the camera or (2) make a Canon-branded case worthy of this line of digicams. I love my Powershot S-30, am taking fantastic pictures with it, but I have to say the case options Canon gives you has been the biggest frustration with my purchase thus far.

The positives: it's leather (or leatherette..hmm?), looks OK, specifically fits the S-series well and isn't priced outrageously for the value you're getting. As far as the negatives, enough people have already pointed them out so I'm going to focus on what to buy instead...

WHAT TYPE OF BAG ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
-FULLY PADDED WITH ROOM FOR ACCESSORIES: if you want a bag w/ good protective padding, that has room for an extra battery and CF card and has a neck/shoulder strap, you should seriously think about a LowePro. After spending countless hours on Canon message boards, I can't begin to count the number of times people recommended these - good looking, sturdy construction and a very good value. You can find many of their models on amazon - but check out their website, and specifically the D-series and Z-series bags.
-BELT CLIP CASE: while the PSC-30 fits the minimum requirements here (it clips to your belt), many of LowePro's models allow for clipping to the belt and are still very compact (and btw, no I'm not a LowePro employee - read on...)
-FORMFITTING SLIMLINE: by definition, these aren't going to provide a lot of impact protection, simply weather/scratch protection. so, having said that, for the ultimate in slimline cases, I'd go with Canon's SC-PS900 specifically designed for the S-series Powershots. This case is made of a neoprene-like material that pound for pound probably provides a good deal of impact protection, form fits the S30/40/45/50 perfectly with just enough room for a spare battery (w/o the little battery tray) and the camera wrist strap attached to the camera, looks cool as heck and has the all-important red Canon logo displayed on the front. But wait...they don't sell them in the US! Huh? You can get them in Europe, Asia and even Canada, but for some strange reason Canon is not allowing US retailers to sell them - sounds like a payoff from the camera bag manufacturers or something else sinister. For those in the US, the cheapest way to get it is through Canadian photo retailers (try Harry's or Vistek). No doubt it will run you more than the PSC, but I guess you get what you pay for.

Full disclosure: I have absolutely no affiliation with LowePro, but I did end up getting the SC-PS900 from a Canadian retailer and have been very happy with it.

the psc30 is a very nice case that does its primary mission well - protect your s30/s40/s45/s50 from everyday wear and tear in a package that is light and compact.

pros:
- protects from everyday wear and tear without adding bulk or weight to your camera/case package.
- designed specifically for the canon s-series so it's a perfect fit.
- very quick and easy access: using this case's belt loop, it's a two second operation to flick open the velcro cover and fish the camera out.
- reasonable priced - in the ballpark of generics.

cons:
- does not have enough padding/protection: from all the reviews i've read, this is one of two main complaints. i have to agree; this case won't protect your camera if you drop it, but it wasn't designed to do that. if you want more padding (but with more bulk), you'll have to look elsewhere.
- no extra pockets for CF cards or spare batteries: this is the other main complaint, and again, this is true. while this is an issue for some, it isn't for me because i was looking for the smallest case i could find. adding more pockets means more bulk. besides, i bought a 512MB card and for me, that's enough storage capacity that i don't need a spare CF card. a spare battery, if i felt i needed it for that day's activities, will sit in my pocket.

i like this case. i accept the "cons" i listed as a necessary trade-off to what i was really after: the smallest, lightest case for my s50. it really depends on what you want to use this case for. if you need more protection or more storage, pass on this case. if you're looking for a simple case that offers everyday protection, a perfect fit, and allows quick and easy access to your camera, this is the one.

i hope this helps you with your buying decision. peace.

I absolutely love my case. Granted this case is NOT designed for rugged use or long extended durations, but if your going to a BBQ or wine tasting for the day, this case is EXCEPTIONAL.

I am reading that people don't like this case because you can't carry an extra battery or memory card (now if Canon did put a small pouch in front so you could carry an additional card that would have been slick). But if your just using the camera for the day or weekend, one battery and card should be adequate.

You get the benefit of having this camera attached at your hip with little interference. I absolutely love this case for what it was designed to do.

I am usually a fan of DLink products but they really dropped it on this so called bridge. This is absolutely not a bridge. If you are looking for speeds slower than 802.11b this would be perfect but DLink insists on using terms like "turbo" and "extreme" Two tin cans and a piece of string communicate more effectively than two of these relatively pricey units.

Having this DWL-G810 Wireless Bridge is a great addition to any network ready device. I have this wireless bridge configured to connect to my network with 108Mbps speeds, and I can plug and unplug this into any network ready device. For example I've plugged it into my Playstation2, my computer in the garage when I want Internet access, a laptop when my friend came over, and even my Dad's PDA with Ethernet adapter installed.

The setup is rather simple, just follow the instructions, reboot the box and plug it into whatever you want. Just make sure it is within range, and sometimes fiddling with the antenna helps with the signal.

OK. I have DI-624, DWL-G650 and DWL-G810.
I connected my KISS DP-500 Network DVD to the DWL-G810 and everything is working perfect, but you will need to work with settings for a few minutes.

DI-624:

Firmware - 2.42
Open System
WEP Disabled (#1)
TX Rate - Auto
Transmit Power - 100%
Beacon - 100
RTS - 2346
Fragmentation - 2346
DTIM - 1
Preamble - Short
SSID Broadcast - Disabled (#2)
802.11g only - Disabled
CTS - Auto
Super G Mode - Super G with Dynamic Turbo

DWL-G810:

Firmware - 2.12
Static IP
No Gateway Address (#3)
Infrastructure mode
WEP Disabled (#1)
TX Rate - Auto
Authentication - Open System
Super Mode - Super G with Dynamic Turbo

#1 - First you can try with security settings disabled and later you can enable security.
#2 - Guys: broadcast SSID is NOT necesary! No security issues!
#3 - this is the key!

Unplug both devices and it's done!

This case looks good , but that's it the 4300 will not fit as it should. the fit is so tight the camara must be squesed in the case ,then try to take it out , it's like trying to take off a too tight boot, by the time you get it out the shot is gone.
and also moves your settings , turns on or off your camara,
toss in an extra battery and your stuck . The zipper will not close. But don't worry the seams start to unravel and split.
What a waste of money . Nikon stands for quality , but not here.

I don't know what the people are talking about with their cases being a too tight fit. I think the case fits like a glove. Snugly enough so the camera doesn't jiggle around, but not tight. I fit my camera so that the lens goes in first, and the strap is at the opening. When I need my camera I just tug at the strap while I pull the case down. It fits nicely. There's a small zipper pocket at the front for an extra card and battery. I too don't know what the small black loop is for. The case looks good and the construction is good.

The Nikon 4300, extra battery with terminal cover and CF memory in its protective case all fit perfectly in this case. There's a sewn on belt loop, so no snap to accidently open. It also has a 1" loop with a snap of which I don't know the purpose. For a small light camera such as this, I do not see the need for a shoulder strap. The price is very reasonable.

When I bought this case shortly after the TT came out, there weren't a lot of choices. I settled on this case because I don't like metal, but now wish I'd bought the metal case. My TT is a very important tool for me in my work as an ER nurse, and it is aggravating to pull it out to access ePocrates and get a blank screen because it accidentally got turned on in my pocket and drained the battery. Even tho I have it set to turn itself off after a minute, it must get turned on frequently as I standup, sit down, and move about the department. At least once a week this happens, where I'll go to work with a full battery, and try to turn it on to find it drained.

The case is nice looking, and fine if you carry your TT in a briefcase or a large purse or backpack. If you have to carry it in a pocket, as I do, you will not be happy.

I agree with some of the comments about the unit switching itself on when the case is closed. This is simply ridiculous. If the case is in a bag and something presses on it, the date book or address book button will switch the palm on and there goes your battery without you noticing it. It's happened twice in the last month and it happens even if you don't have anything in the credit card sleeves on the left hand side cover. I used to have a case for my 500 that closed all the way with a zipper (better protection) and never ran into that problem. Otherwise this case is ok.

As folks have previously mentioned, this case does not allow easy access to the voicememo controls / headset jack on the left side of the T/T2. However, you can turn the unit around in the case if you need those on a regular basis.

Contrary to other reviewers, I have NOT found the power-on issue to be a big problem. The case does have two small leather loops on the inside-bottom of the front cover that are designed to prevent the buttons from depressing. I have a stack of business cards in the front slot in the case which may provide a better buffer for the buttons. Then again, it may be that I'm just relatively careful with my PDA and don't bounce it around a lot.

As one of the only cases designed specifically for the T/T2 line, this case will certainly please most users.

I was disappointed with this case. First off, the "latch" takes too long to open and close. I should be able to whip the case out of my pocket and be able to open it with one hand. A thin button snap would have been ideal. Second, the case is too small for the Zire. It seems like the covers should have been a quarter inch wider to cover the edge of the Palm. As it is, the case leaves the edge of the Zire poking out and looks sloppy. A button snap may have helped this problem, too.

It's been said before, but let me reiterate: adhesive velcro?!?! Come on!

On the plus side, the stitching and leather are very nice. If you have something leaner than a Zire this case might work well for you.

I like the compact case. It is working great for me, but I do nont like that my Zire 71 is attached to the case with velcro. I was not crazy about sticking it to the back of my Palm... call me picky. The other thing is, that now I have expansion cards and nowhere to put them. If you think that by any chance you are going to get expansion cards, you might check out some other cases.

Before I bought this case, i read some reviews about it. Some claim that the case closes too tight and then it presses the on/off button of the handheld. In my particular case, that was not true. The handheld works perfectly with the case, no matter if it is tight. Perhaps the trick of a correct usage is the following: you must attach the rubber seal to your handheld in such a way that the handheld is mostly placed rightwards. Under this condition, there will not be any problem with the power button. It does not look bad: quite the contrary, the case is very elegant and protects your handheld. And in the States or in any other free country, the price shown in amazon.com is excellent. Here in Mexico we must pay 500,- pesos for the case in a departament store. This is more or less the equivalent to 45 US dollars!
I hope this information will be useful to you in order to make a smart shopping!