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
Dr. 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
PDA and cell phone 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.
Leather PDA Cases/Smartphone Cases
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. This is a discussion of the beautiful options
available to the PDA and cell phone user in the way of leather
cases.
The
I-Phone is the best selling smart phone. There are literally
hundreds of different styles of cases available for this phone. Many
of them are leather, such as this
leather combo case ,
or this attractive
nappa leather case
This case has
more of a notebook look to it, although the name of the
store might tend to weaken my argument.
If you do not own an I-Phone, but still want
the style of leather, there are other options. For the Blackberry
crowd, there is a variety of leather cases available for the
Storm, the
Tour,
7100 and the
Curve. There are actually leather cases available for
literally all of the Blackberry line, as there is for the
I-Phone, the
Palm Pre, and all of the other smart phones out there.
Ok, so you’ve decided that the leather look is
for you, and you want to have the biggest selection possible. The
first instinct is to scour the net, Googling your face off in search
of that swank. Well, ask yourself this question: Aren’t you
defeating the purpose of trying not to be a nerd when you’re doing
the thing all nerds would do? Well, fear not my
sophisticate-challenged friend, for I have put together a list of
some of the fanciest sites for you right here. After all, it is why
we are here:
www.senacases.com – This site has some very upscale cases
made from high end leathers in a variety of textures and colors. You
name the phone or PDA and they most probably have a case for it that
looks good enough to wear out on the town.
www.primacases.com – More gorgeous cases for your phone or
PDA. These Italian leather beauties are just the thing to offset
that precarious bulge in your back pocket. Hey Bucko! Think about
cleaning out your wallet sometime! Geez. You’ve had that thing since
the ninth grade.
Anyway, the selection and variety is top notch
here, so take a look.
www.bellagiodesigns.com – This site is dedicated to very
high end leather holders for PDAs. But they also have something that
I got a kick out of: A luxury leather case for your PSP. Now,
that is what I call camouflage. Picture walking down the street with
your smart phone clipped to one side of your waist and your PSP
clipped to the other. Can anyone say Napoleon Dynamite? But
seriously people, these are beautifully designed cases that might
actually neutralize the ND effect. Go there and you’ll see what I
mean.
www.vajacases.com
– This is truly the Rolls Royce of
leather case sites. I really cannot describe how amazing these cases
are, so you just have to go there and see for yourself. I can tell
you that you can get a case for just about any electronic device
such as a PDA, phone, laptop, or PSP. You can match all of your
devices with one kind of leather and color or make them different.
The color selection is amazing and the quality is top of the line. I
have seen these cases myself and believe me they are truly
incredible. The prices are a tad high…well, some are jaw dropping,
but, if impact is what you are after, then these cases are the ones
for you.
These sites offer the selection you want
and the style you need to shake that “I live in my parents’
basement” image like an old pair of moon boots. Try them out and you
will see what I mean.
Other PDA Case/Smartphone Case Options
But for those who own a regular phone and a
PDA as well, there are cases for you to express yourself. There is
this cool aircraft grade
aluminum case that
will fully protect your Palm from the daily grind, and give you a
futuristic appearance. Or perhaps
this metal case
for the Treo is the one for you. If you own a Palm 680 or 750 smart
phone, then this stylish
case
from
styluscentral.com would be perfect for the new you.
There are leather cases for PDA devices as
well, such as this
Blackberry case .
Perhaps you want to convey the image of the
outdoorsman, the adventurer, that Indiana Jones type of guy that is
always prepared to go anywhere and do anything. The
Aquapac case is definitely the one to hold your smart phone
or PDA. Think of the image this will project. All you would need is
the distressed leather jacket and the whip….well, maybe not the
whip. The
Aquapac
lets you use your device without taking it out of the weatherproof
container.
Yet another option to consider is the silicone
case. This case offers protection for a cell phone or PDA.
www.uxsight.com has a large selection of cases for all
phones and PDAs, including silicone .
This type of case is low cost and protects your device from the
minor scuffs and scrapes that can eventually take its toll on your
device.
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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