Metal case

[azcaddman]

well, went out on a limb & got the metal case off EBAY (http://cgi.ebay.com/Aluminium-Metal-Case-for-HTC-X7500-X7501-7500-Athena_W0QQitemZ250146632527QQihZ015QQcategoryZ150 36QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem) $28 to the door, in under a week from hong kong to arizona.

plus - fits real good, light, sturdy

plus - keyboard folds back flat against back if you're not using it

minus - keyboard will need double sided tape or something to hold it in - its a press fit into a neoprene cutout, works fine 1st time you close/opent the case.. 2nd time the keyboard will be held to the unit by its magnets.

minus - no 'real' latch, relys on the keyboard magnets

minus - hinges are plastic, and when closed, the 'top' keyboard side has some slop, can move a little side to side.

I guess I'll have to wait for a nice thin leather case, with a real latch. (I dont like the thick clips on the stock one)

[Rambler358]

I was curious about this case, as I'm looking for something I could use to mount my Advantage on my motorcycle. What I would basically do is take the front or flip portion of the case off, and connect a RAM mount to the back of it.

So my main question is - if I did take off the flip portion of the case, would it still support the Advantage in a sturdy fashion? Thanks for any info!

[azcaddman]

yeah, the main portion you actualy have to force into position, it slides from the hinge side in, there's 2 small indentations (near the speakers) that it slides under.

when you slide it in/out it rubs a bit on the volume slider, presses the wireless button down etc, not sure i'd want to be doing it alot.

[tomchap]

well, went out on a limb & got the metal case off EBAY (http://cgi.ebay.com/Aluminium-Metal-Case-for-HTC-X7500-X7501-7500-Athena_W0QQitemZ250146632527QQihZ015QQcategoryZ150 36QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem) $28 to the door, in under a week from hong kong to arizona.

plus - fits real good, light, sturdy

plus - keyboard folds back flat against back if you're not using it

minus - keyboard will need double sided tape or something to hold it in - its a press fit into a neoprene cutout, works fine 1st time you close/opent the case.. 2nd time the keyboard will be held to the unit by its magnets.

minus - no 'real' latch, relys on the keyboard magnets

minus - hinges are plastic

BIG MINUS - for me ... internal gps in leather case - locks 9 satelites in my house, 3-4 at 2/3 strenght, rest at 1/3-1/2, but when in metal case ... locks 4 satellites, all at 1/3-1/2 strengh .. so it significantly interferes with gps reception .. not sure about phone as I dont use it for that (yet).

I guess I'll have to wait for a nice thin leather case, with a real latch. (I dont like the thick clips on the stock one)

Could you post some pics of the case with your device in it? Im looking for a case to just carry around my Ameo in without the keyboard, think this may be going over the top but may well be just what i need.

Thanks

[azcaddman]

Photos are at my photo page (http://malone-az.com/pix/v/misc/htc1/) at 1600x1200 res, a bit big for here.

it can be slow at times, so be patient

and no, i didn't dust it off first :)

after giving it another try, the gps seems to be getting a good signal in the case.

[tomchap]

Thanks for the pics, looks alot better than i thought. Im looking more for a hard case or skin for the screen part only, im not to fussed with carrying the keyboard around as this ads to the bulk of the device, and when carrying in the pocket, my trousers are already around my ankles as it is!

This case does look really good tho, and does provide some protection for the unit which is another concern of mine.

Mmm, got me thinking now! :)

[Robson]

was debating on getting the metal case or the black book-type...both of which can be found in ebay. i opted for the metal case since it covers the entire unit...the book-type still leaves some areas exposed. covering the entire unitis quite handy especially as i chuck it in the diaper bag in the weekends =)

[azcaddman]

the metal case does not cover it 100%, the end where the hinges are, is uncovered (except for the plastic hinges) including the 2 corners

also, the case covers the reset 'button' on the back

photo HERE (http://malone-az.com/pix/v/misc/htc1/P1000896.JPG.html)

[Robson]

yeah the case doesn't cover the unit 100% but it's more than enough for me. mine arrived yesterday...got it from hong kong as well...looks good and i'm quite satisfied with it. the only gripe i have is that the reset button is partially covered =) but other than that i'm quite pleased with it. thinking of getting the black metal case as well just for the sake of diversity =)

cheers

[raskell]

One could consider drilling a hole if the reset access is needed???