PDA Cases

I am here today to discuss a very important issue that has been brewing for quite some time. This issue is nothing to joke about. It is an issue that has unfairly stereotyped literally thousands of individuals, mostly men for reasons we will get to in a minute, into an unfair and unjust category. Hopefully, I will be able to alleviate this ugly stigma from these poor wretched unfortunates, or, at the very least, remove this one trait from the list of identifiers that has hounded these people for perhaps decades.

Of course, I am speaking of.....nerds. Yes, nerds. Don't lie. You know you have seen them. They walk the streets by day and by night. They work along side you. They might even socialize at your favorite restaurant or watering hole. You try not to stare; you look away politely as they pass. But admit it, if only to yourself. You giggle when they walk by. You smile when they leave the computer room at work. You have even considered buying them a pocket protector for the Christmas gift swap. Cruel, cruel indeed.

And how do you know they are nerds? You may actually be mistaken. Over the last few years, one of the main "nerd markers" that has unfairly labeled many men as NERD has been the cell phone or PDA hooked to the belt. Now, the fact that the slacks the belt is holding up are hoisted higher than the main sail on a colonial frigate is irrelevant to this discussion. The bottom line is, the cell phone/PDA case hooked to the belt is a so called "dead giveaway."

The fact that this method of carrying an electronic device is both easy and functional makes no difference to that group of people who keep their device hidden in a pocket or hand bag. What about you; you who judge those that opt for convenience and functionality? How many times have you "oh so righteous" types sat down to lunch only to inadvertently "butt call" your girlfriend because your cell phone turned on? How many times have you been called into your supervisor's office only to be told to stop with the prank phone calls in the at work when you know you didn't make any?  Yes, that's right; it was your butt making those calls because you didn't have the guts to wear your phone on your belt like a normal person.

OK. Let's get a grip here. After all, I am here to save you. I have the answer for those who pocket their phones and PDAs as well as those unfairly labeled as nerds, to get into the new millennium. I am speaking of the infamous gadget case. No, not the little hook that attaches to your belt. I am speaking of a full, luxurious high tech alternative made from fine leather, or a metallic case that fairly shouts from your belt "HEY! I'm here and I'm COOL DAMN IT! So there!"  Well, maybe not those exact words, but you get the idea. So let us look at a few of these sleek beautiful cases and I am sure you will find one to your liking.

Choosing a SmartPhone Case or PDA Case

Leather has always been a luxurious option for personal items. Bags, belts, shoes, all have been made from different types of leather. Not just cow leather, but leather from a variety of animals. This practice has been going on for literally thousands of years. Why even Cleopatra often carried around a snakeskin bag and other ornaments made from various animal skins. In the end of course those same asps got their revenge, but this is no history lesson...  It is simply a discussion of some of the more fashionable, if not "less nerdy" options available to keep your SmartPhone or PDA safe...

There are numerous challenges inherent to choosing the "perfect case".  Do I attach it to my belt, keep it in my bag, clip it to my dashboard, etc.  And then there is durability...is it a case that envelopes the device or simply holds it when not in use.  And then of course we have to figure out what style fits us best.  Thankfully there are countless companies making cases for almost every device imaginable, whether it be an iPhone, BlackBerry, Droid, etc...  Below are a few types and a few manufacturers that we trust:

Leather Cases

 Aluminum Cases

 Waterproof Cases

 Wrap It Up

The list mentioned above only scratches the surface. The amount of stylish, trendy, and even sexy PDA and smart phone cases available is endless. With this kind of selection, there is no reason for anyone to look like a nerd with a device on their hip.

Just make sure you aren't sacrificing substance for style. Pick the right case that will allow you to operate the device with a minimum amount of hassle, like having to unwrap or dislodge your device before using it. Pick a case that has a solid clasp so your phone or PDA will not fall to the floor while you are running to that meeting you forgot about.

If you take your time perusing the selections available, you will find the case, or cases for that matter, that will do the job. More importantly, by selecting the right case, you can feel confident that no one will be staring after you with their arm outstretched and their finger pointing at you ala "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers" as they mouth that dreaded word...NERD!!!

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