Question about Krusell "Orbit" Leather Case for Artemis

[tad2]

Has anybody used this case? Can you comment please?

I'm trying to decide between this Krusell case and the Piel Frama one.

Frankly, I prefer the look of the Pier Frama (from web pics), but the design and funtionality of the Krusell is where my heart is tending towards (plus, it is not lacking in the looks department too, it seems).

Comments from existing users should help sort me out.

See links to both cases here:

http://www.krusell.se/product.php?productID=2380&category=51

http://www.pielframa.net/pielframa_productos.asp?id=1684

Thanks.

[BigKuri]

Krussel should be nicer than they are, but Piel Frama was also dissappointing! I've had both, and the Krussel, while still being a "quality product" annoyed the hell out of me, while the Piel Frama was simple, it was never that slim. Both cases are too bulky IMO, they offer protection, but ruin the light weight ease of function that the orbit has... Your best bet is one of the many skin cases on the market.

[tad2]

Thanks BigKuri. Could you then suggest a good "skin" case? I'm very particular about device protection because I sometimes drop my phone. At the price point of the Artemis Premium, I really need protection.

While we are at it, can you tell me which was bulkier of the Krusell and the Piel Frama? Was the difference significant? Could either of them sit in a trouser pocket?

Thanks once again.

[smcaul]

I have the Krusell case, I really like it, looks great and feels really well made - I don't find it too bulky - but then I have just changed from an XDA 2i so the orbit in a krusell case is still very much smaller. I would happily get another Krusell case.

[tad2]

I have the Krusell case, I really like it, looks great and feels really well made - I don't find it too bulky - but then I have just changed from an XDA 2i so the orbit in a krusell case is still very much smaller. I would happily get another Krusell case.

smcaul, thanks. But, does the Krusell case fit in your trouser pocket without an ugly buldge?

[bdangol]

Is that a Krusell in your pocket or are you happy to see me?

[tad2]

Is that a Krusell in your pocket or are you happy to see me?

Ha ha. Not quite what I meant bdangol, but I would like to know if it does cause so much of a bulge.

[bdangol]

time to be constructive.

I don't like any of the leather cases because they make the phone so big. get a nice skin or hard clear plastic case. Ok they don't have pockets for memory cards and stuff but with it being such a hassle to put cards in and out of the Artemis I could not be bothered any way.

[sgadd32]

The first thing I did when I put my Krussell case on was drop the bleedin phone, but due to the sturdy build of the case, and despite dropping everything onto a rough concrete surface; not a mark on the phone or case - so decision made, the phone stays in the Krussell till someone prises it from my cold dead hands, or I sell it all on ebay, which ever comes soonest...bulky or not - job done!

[bdangol]

you could buy a vintage red telephone box and put a personal computer in it and a camera. if you drop that.....hell you cant even pick it up

[strongp]

I've got a Piel Frama and it's very nice, but I can't carry credit cards with me. Does the Krusell case take a credit card or two in the flap? The last one I had for a Hermes took 3 cards...

[MaskedMarauder]

Yes it does, and spaces for two full sized SD cards for some reason, but handy for an adaptor at least.

I bought a Krussel case a few weeks ago and mean to do a write up now I have had it for long enough to spot the pros and cons.

[tehcrash]

I'm using this Krusell case as well, so maybe a mini-review in few words:

It makes artemis more chubby, yes. But also makes me less worried about scratching, dropping, stepping on, whatever elese, on my pda. It's nice, black&beige shining armor :) Another good functionality - camera lens is hidden, no worry about scratching it. And at last - if you want flip the top (to attach Krusell logo to magnet) make sure you deattach your swivel from multidapt cradle or you'll have very bad scar on top.

[Daantje72]

Hi,

I like the Krusell orbit leather case in combination with the windshield holder. A real perfect combination. Krusell is also cheaper than Piel.

Regards,
Daantje

[mode80]

I use the Krussell case and clip it on to my belt. I also purchased the Krussell bicycle mount and put my XDA Orbit on my handlebars running TomTom if need to calcuate a fast route or am biking somewhere new. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with it. The Krussell case I had for my XDA Exec (HTC Universal) was nowhere near as good quality as this one. My only complaint is that the fastening flap goes directly over the USB mini-port, making headset use fiddly but possible.

[desertspoon]

Very nice case but the Belt clip came off on mine after a few weeks, now have to use the belt loops, OK but inconvenient to remove case. My "biggest gripe" is that it's a bit "big" for my Orbit so I would shop around a bit more & let me know if you find a better fit!