Orbitcast Review: Vaja Cases for Pioneer Inno/Samsung Helix
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 2:32 PM
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Vaja Cases are well known for creating high-end leatehr cases for mobile devices, so it was no surprise that they would create a line of products for the Samsung Helix/Pioneer Inno. What was a surprise was to find a review unit on my doorstep.
Vaja cases for the Helix/Inno give you full access to all the functions of the unit - including all the ports, volume controls, and power switch. But the real great thing about Vaja cases is the level of customability. They're not just customizable, the ridiculously customizable.
You have an incredible number of colors to choose from, as well as your choice of plastic or rivet clip (my review unit included no clip), and even text or graphic personalization. Awesome.
This case is definitely meant as a high-end case, fitting right at home with any executive who doesn't want their Inno to look like something out of an Anime flick. And they're priced accordingly, with the basic unit coming in at $60 (add-ons like clips and customizations quickly add to the pricetag).
The only negative thing I can say about this case is that I still can't dock it (on the Home Dock) with the case on. This is by-far the slimmest case I've reviewed yet, but still not enough to squeeze into the dock. This isn't too big of a deal though because the case is leather (and a gorgeous leather I might add) that is much easier to slide off than other rubberized cases.
Check out more pics after the jump (plus a special Thanksgiving surprise!) or go play with Vaja's customizing engine for yourself...
Thanksgiving Surprise: Who wants this case for free? Comment to this post (being sure to include your email address) and I'll select a winner at random. That's a $60 value just for commenting.
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I'd love it.
Posted by: Andrew | November 22, 2006 3:16 PM
I'm upgrading from a MyFi to the Inno this Christmas. Sure would be nice to have a leather case to go with it... :-)
Posted by: vbprog ? | November 22, 2006 3:19 PM
That case would match nicely with my blond hair and blue eyes :-)
It's a very nice case, not sure I'd drop that much cash for it, though.
Posted by: Patty ? | November 22, 2006 3:49 PM
Sweet! I'm heading over to Best Buy to pick up my Inno on Friday. One of these cases would really trick my new toy out nice! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Posted by: imaboo ? | November 22, 2006 4:37 PM
I am getting an Inno this Christmas and the cases look amazing. I was planning on getting a case, but these are by far the nicest I have seen.
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Posted by: Bater | November 22, 2006 4:43 PM
Nice looking case Ryan. Still waiting for XM to send you that SkyFI3? Take FOREVER XM!
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Posted by: History Guy ? | November 22, 2006 5:33 PM
I'd look like the sweetest boy around with that case.
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Posted by: RobM ? | November 22, 2006 8:31 PM
Looks nice, but it's a little too expensive for me.
Posted by: Jeff | November 22, 2006 9:25 PM
Very nice case. A little too high priced for me though.
Posted by: Brett | November 22, 2006 10:11 PM
SWEET. I'm picking my Inno up Friday morning as well!
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Posted by: Rogue 52 ? | November 22, 2006 11:14 PM
I like cases a lot! This one time I solved a case. It involved a stolen dog. I found the dog in my basement. I stole the dog. Case closed!
Posted by: Jman | November 23, 2006 5:30 AM
Cool, nicely made case
The other colors look amazing
Posted by: sanders91 ? | November 23, 2006 6:02 PM
Nice looking case. Can't wait for a case that's dock-friendly.
Posted by: Steve | November 23, 2006 9:07 PM
I took advantage of Best Buy's "Black Friday" Inno special Thursday online. This elegant looking case would be a perfect complement. This is a much more chic case than the one's I've seen. Thanks for the review.
Posted by: Bob K. ? | November 24, 2006 9:57 AM
Damn. That's definitely something I've been looking for... might have to check it out.
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Posted by: deafinoneear ? | November 27, 2006 11:43 AM