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Summary: No Smell here!!
Review: After purchasing, I read the reviews which talk about a strange odor, but there was none here. I had bought the Zire for my son, and, because he is 12, the case seemed like a necessity. It fits and protects well, and I would recommend it to anyone!
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Summary: The smell is one thing but the size...
Review: As others did, I had the package opened in the store. I noticed a smell that was indeed weird but I would not say the case stunk. Anyhow, there seem to be more or less smelly cases around. One thing though really surprised me: I put my Zire in the case (withouth the original flap!). It fit perfect, too perfect. I could hardly get my Zire back out. Maybe it was just bad luck and it happened to be a badly sized case but I certainly would not pay any money for it. Rather buy one of those Palm leather wallets that have velcro patches inside. Those work perfect.
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Summary: The Mysterious Case of Zire
Review: As someone else recommended, I had the case removed from the package at my local Staples store, and yes, there was a very strong odor of a mysterious scent. It was unlike any plastic or rubbery substance I had ever smelled before. My wife was with me and she did not know of the strange reputation this Zire Case has. She smelled the odor right off and exclaimed, "What the heck is that smell?" We went to Office Max and the scent of the Zire Case there was not as strong, but still detectable. By this time however, my wife did not approve of purchasing one of these and I was inclined to agree with her. It is too bad, because the case has a very nice fit and is different from anything anyone else is selling. My recommendation is to wait and see what else becomes available for the Zire.
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Summary: Repulsive smell
Review: Functionally, the case is exactly what I was looking for.But the smell really is weird. After a few hours I couldn't take it any more. I removed the PDA from the case. The case is now soaking in some hot, soapy dishwater in the kitchen sink. I hope that will remove the smell, otherwise the case will have to go into the trash. Also, I had to change my clothes and wash them too. Unbelievable--all from a little case! If it weren't for the smell, I would have given this product 5 stars.
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Summary: Would get 5 stars if it weren't for the smell
Review: Functionally, the case is exactly what I was looking for. But the smell really is weird. After a few hours I couldn't take it any more. I removed the PDA from the case. The case is now soaking in some hot, soapy dishwater in the kitchen sink. I hope that will remove the smell, otherwise the case will have to go into the trash. Also, I had to change my clothes and wash them too. Unbelievable--all from a little case! If it weren't for the smell, I would have given this product 5 stars.
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Summary: A good case
Review: I bought this blue carrying case shortly after I got my Palm Zire for my birthday. It's a nice color and the Zire fits in the case well. (It's not too tight, as someone else said.) The color is rather nice too. There was a little smell at first, but it wasn't that bad. Unfortunately I lost my case and I wish there had been a way to connect the case and handheld together to prevent losing the case. I will probably buy a new one or a similar red one I saw somewhere else. I would recommend this case to others.
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Summary: Repulsive smell
Review: I can't use this case because the smell is disgusting. I had to purchase a different case.
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Summary: Zire Carrying Case
Review: I read the reviews about the smell and I had the complete opposite reaction. The case is fantastic! I also had the clerk open the case because of all the "bad smell" reviews and I thought it smelled fine. It actually has a mild "citrus" smell - like an orange. The case is a perfect fit and looks cool!!
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Summary: Zire Carrying Case
Review: I read the reviews about the smell and I had the complete opposite reaction. The case is fantastic! I also had the clerk open the case because of all the "bad smell" reviews and I thought it smelled fine. It actually has a mild "citrus" smell - like an orange. The case is a perfect fit and looks cool!!
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Summary: w simonton's agreement with susan
Review: I totally agree with mrs. caiaccio's assessment of the product, it does indeed smell wonderfully of citrus fruits!
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