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Targus Universal PDA and Stowaway Keyboard Combo Case (Leather)

Targus Universal PDA and Stowaway Keyboard Combo Case (Leather)

List Price: $29.99
Your Price: $18.99
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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great for Palm Vx.
Review: Case holds Palm Vx and Palm-branded keyboard quite snugly. I'd be hesitant to put velcro on a $... PDA, so non-Palm owners should stay away from this case. Velcro on an iPaq is just plain tacky.
Two small complaints: First, my Palm is held at slight angle. The seam with the built-in stylus peg is slightly off center. Really not a big deal. Second - learn to not tuck the strap in real tight because the Palm will stay on if already activated when the case is closed. Doesn't happen often. Also not a big deal.
That said, I think this is a real steal for $... I killed a Palm III with no case before I got my Vx, and I like the protection this case offers.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Does not fit!
Review: Forget the reviews that suggest that this case is snug. It is absolutly too small for a stowaway keyboard! If you are looking for a reliable case that will not frustrate you then this is not the one.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Wait for redesign
Review: Great idea, poor execution. The Stowaway Keyboard does not fit in case. Current product is unusable.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Not for latest IPAQ
Review: I agree with the previous reviewer that this combination does not work with the new IPAQ 3800 series, especially if you try to carry it with the protective sleeve that already comes with the IPAQ. In addition, the Stowaway Keyboard requires an extra adaptor piece to attach with the 3800 series, and there is no place to put that in the case.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: What's all the fuss??
Review: I bought the case to go with my IPAQ 3765 and keyboard. At first I thought there was no way I was going to get the PDA and the keyboard to fit. I even have an expansion pack with a compact flash card hooked onto my IPAQ. I had to "assist" the keyboard a little but it fit just fine. As far as the PDA is concerned, mine fits with no problem and I'd gather it's a bit more bulky than some of the other ones (don't forget I have an expansion pack added on). Also keep in mind that it's leather and as we all remember while growing up and having to buy leather shoes, LEATHER STRETCHES!!

I will add that I like a zippered enclosure for my PDA but that's merely a preference. Nonetheless, I can charge it without having to take it out of the case (not to mention synchronize).

I'm still trying to figure out why everybody complained about it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: What's all the fuss??
Review: I bought the case to go with my IPAQ 3765 and keyboard. At first I thought there was no way I was going to get the PDA and the keyboard to fit. I even have an expansion pack with a compact flash card hooked onto my IPAQ. I had to "assist" the keyboard a little but it fit just fine. As far as the PDA is concerned, mine fits with no problem and I'd gather it's a bit more bulky than some of the other ones (don't forget I have an expansion pack added on). Also keep in mind that it's leather and as we all remember while growing up and having to buy leather shoes, LEATHER STRETCHES!!

I will add that I like a zippered enclosure for my PDA but that's merely a preference. Nonetheless, I can charge it without having to take it out of the case (not to mention synchronize).

I'm still trying to figure out why everybody complained about it.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Case doesn't fit HP Stowaway keyboard
Review: I got this case for my Jornada and the HP Stowaway keyboard. I was very surprised to find that the Targus HP Stowaway keyboard does not fit into the Targus Combo case. You cannot zip the case around the HP keyboard, it is slightly too big for the case to zip up. I also was not confident that the two Velcro tabs would hold my Jornada securely in place. This combo case might be fine for Palms, but it does not work with the HP keyboard and Jornada.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Neither here nor there!
Review: I have a Palm IIIxe and the keyboard didn't fit at first. But I hoped the leather would give a little stretch and with Targus lifetime guarantee that they purported, I gave it a shot and squeezed as much as I could without damaging my precious Palm foldable keyboard. Fortunately, it goes in JUST nicely, just keep your keyboard in there for the leather to mould to its shape.

However, I really HATED the segment for my Palm because of the irritating side holder bar for Palm Vx which is of no use for anyone without a Palm VX and is really a pain in the neck that nudges my Palm III to the outer edge. Plus, why would a Palm Vx owner need the velcro??

Also, the length of the case is TOO LONG for my Palm III, so I thought that was a waste of space (looks like it is to accomodate the longer HP Jornadas). This product tries to accomodate ALL types of PDAs, like Palms, pocket PCs etc but I really think they could do better by making a custom product for each range. Just doesn't make sense. I put my Palm slim leather case beside it and admired its micro dimensions, very much tempted to use the slim case plus the nylon case for my keyboard instead.....darn...

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Works Great
Review: I have a Visor Deluxe/Stowaway and the keyboard fits perfectly in the case and provides a very secure way to carry the visor. The velcro is very sturdy and if you don't want to velcro your Visor to the case, you can velcro the plastic cover that comes with it to the case and then your visor snaps in.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Works Just Fine
Review: I highly recommend this case for the Jornada 568 and the Targus portable keyboard. It makes a small, easily managed packaged and keeps everything together. I've very pleased with it and would recommend it to anybody who needs to keep the keyboard handy.


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