Case from PIEL FRAMA

[hrb]

PIEL FRAMA just came out with a beautiful case for the K-Jam
Linke here.
http://www.pielframa.com/qtek_9100.htm
Cheers
hrb

[mywuzhuo]

that is not cheap
and no where to put my credit cards
em.....not good

[JNGold]

There's also been some question as to the strength of the leather section that holds the device when the strap is unbuttoned when using the keyboard.

Some have even mentioned that leather does tend to stretch over time which wouldn't be good in this case (no pun intended) ;)

[Ineedtoys]

that is not cheap
and no where to put my credit cards
em.....not good
The wizard has got magnets in it to do the landscape/portrait screen switching. You probably don't want to put your credit cards anywhere near it.

[avocaz]

that is not cheap
and no where to put my credit cards
em.....not good
The wizard has got magnets in it to do the landscape/portrait screen switching. You probably don't want to put your credit cards anywhere near it.
Not correct

Watch Mythbusters on Discovery

The magnetic strips in Bank and creditcards can take a lot more magnetic interference than those measly magnets can generate.

[davebo]

I've seen other flip (and book) cases where you don't have to unbutton to use the keyboard. If I wanted to do that, I'd keep my kayboard down my trousers.

[Ineedtoys]

Not correct

Watch Mythbusters on Discovery

The magnetic strips in Bank and creditcards can take a lot more magnetic interference than those measly magnets can generate.
You might well be right (which is why I said probably), but I'm not convinced that's conclusive. From the write up I've read of the program, static exposure had no affect, but waving the card though the field did. That's kind of the pattern you'd get from constantly opening and closing the case. Neither did they take into account partial corruption on a card with an already weak strip (e.g. worn). They also didn't do any long term exposure tests - only for one second. So not conclusive in my book - though no doubt it looked good for television.

I do know that my cards used to be regularly corrupted by carrying a security access card with weak internal magnets in the same wallet. And I tend to give more credence to real life experience than "infotainment" TV.

[avocaz]

Hmmm, you might be right , I'm definetly going to check out your points as they sound viable, thank you for another perspective :)

[Ineedtoys]

So, back on topic, has anyone used the Peil Frama case?

[van_mierlo]

So, back on topic, has anyone used the Peil Frama case?

Right now I am reviewing the Piel Frama case for the Bostonpocketpc.com website...the strap is needed to keep the pda in it's case. Without the strap you can slide out the keyboard. I's getting a little used to, but the quality is perfect.

Read my review soon at www.bostonpocketpc.com

Johan

[haz4u]

Thanks for all for the help in ulocking my new xda mini s.

Well guys i found this case to be best and secure, and yes you can put credit card in this case, and am using one @ the moment. i have 3 left to sell YIM me.

[ash29]

Here's my comments written in an email sent to Piel Frama.

"Hi,

I just received the 3rd case I’ve ordered from you. I have nothing to complain about regarding the swift delivery as usual.

I have been very happy with my previous 2 well designed cases one for HP iPAQ 4150 the other for my QTEK S100 but I’m not so thrilled this time.

This time I purchased a case for the new QTEK 9100 Smartphone for €60. Although I realise the difficulty in designing a case for this Smartphone model I immediately noticed a major flaw.

I cannot smoothly close my case when I have my headset plugged in at the bottom. I have to force the button in place which leaves my lid at an untidy angle. I would have expected the same solution to this as was found on my last QTEK S100 case where you had a small half circle cut out in the latch that closes the case.

Also I would have preferred the magnet closing mechanism/button of the QTEK S100 case. But as you did not make room (the cut out) for my headset plug on the QTEK 9100 case I guess I have to be grateful for the old school button which means that I can at least force the case closed. I should also be grateful that I did not choose a more expensive material this time. It takes about 10 times as long to close this case compared to my old well designed S100 case, which I’m not very happy about at all as you can imagine.

I guess I’ll have to trim the case design myself (trim the hole for the headset plug which is somewhat askew as well as cutting out a half circle in the closing latch/leather band so that I can close the damn thing, excuse my language) and possibly ruining the case in the process but there’s nothing else to do as I cannot live without headset for my phone.

Unfortunately I was not able to find an end user review in English of this particular Piel Frama case before I ordered (I like to keep informed of what I’m spending my cash on) and still can’t. I’m sure that the first user review must come down hard on this design failure which would have been easily solved and which has been solved before.

I will be better informed next time I order. And I hope you make the necessary design changes to the QTEK 9100 before any end user reviews show up.

Sincerely,"

In addition to what I have said above I should mention that I think I will attach some velcro to the back of my QTEK 9100 (a pity to have to leave glue residue on the device) and the inside of my Piel Frama case so that I don't risk it falling out when using the keyboard. The fit of my case is not so snug as has been implied.

I'll make sure to post any reply I get from Piel Frama.

[strongp]

haz4u - you say the Krusell cases you have fit credit cards - I tried this in teh shop and teh slot is too narrow - have you actually tried this yourself - you may find the slot is just too small...

[fone_fanatic]

...I think I will attach some velcro to the back of my QTEK 9100 (a pity to have to leave glue residue on the device)...

Dont worry about glue residue, use windex and it will rub right off.

btw windex is the best to use for sticky things, for example gum in carpet(or hair), sticker glue or tint glue left on windows... whatever.. you get the point.

[haz4u]

Thanks for all for the help in ulocking my new xda mini s.

Well guys i found this case to be best and secure, and yes you can put credit card in this case, and am using one @ the moment. i have 3 left to sell YIM me.


http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=38213&highlight=

[Ineedtoys]

i have 3 left to sell YIM me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=38213&highlight=
As that thread says, they're cheaper elsewhere. :) Shame you can't use the keyboard without taking it out of the case.

[Ineedtoys]

Right now I am reviewing the Piel Frama case for the Bostonpocketpc.com website... Read my review soon at www.bostonpocketpc.com Did the review get posted?

[fone_fanatic]

theres this piel frama case and another company's case that hold the wizard like that from the bottom and allow you to use the keyboard. But i have yet to see an image that shows exactly how its holding on to it. If anyone has used one or seen one, can you please explain to me how its holding on to the device.

[Ineedtoys]

theres this piel frama case and another company's case that hold the wizard like that from the bottom and allow you to use the keyboard. But i have yet to see an image that shows exactly how its holding on to it. If anyone has used one or seen one, can you please explain to me how its holding on to the device.
Piel Frama claim it uses the tension of the leather of the sides, but in practice I'd suggest the answer is nothing once the strap is undone. With the rounded "hull" shaped case and profile of the Wizard, anyone can see that sideways pressure would force the device out, not in! And, of course, leather stretches over time... It was suggested to Piel Frama that the ideal way would be to use a retaining rod to go into the stylus holder, but looks like they haven't acted on that. So I can't see how any of Piel Frama's claims work in practice. Hence my question about the "promised" review above. Other cases use a strip of clear plastic over the keyboard to hold everything in place.

[fone_fanatic]

what would be a good design is a case that replaces the battery cover. The battery cover would be part of the ase and leave the bottom exposed so you can access the thing to take the battery cover off... i think that would hold well. along with the tension ofcouse... maybe if i get my hands on one i'll retrofit the battery cover/door into the case.

[kelkin]

...I think I will attach some velcro to the back of my QTEK 9100 (a pity to have to leave glue residue on the device)...

Dont worry about glue residue, use windex and it will rub right off.

btw windex is the best to use for sticky things, for example gum in carpet(or hair), sticker glue or tint glue left on windows... whatever.. you get the point.
Isn't Windex bad for the display of the device? (Amonia based products tend to ruin the finish, make it cloudy, etc..)