Vaja case questions

I have a question:
what's soo good about the case that makes it worth 69.90 AMERICAN?

You've convinced me... I am going to buy one right now... It looked like a case that can be put to the extreme, but wasn't sure... i love cases... I made 3, and have the Apple one... I am also borrowing a frineds case to try out...

I'm also waiting for more color options. The dual color schemes on the older cases look real nice. The gift certificate is next to worthless - I mean, who's going to buy ANOTHER Vaja case within six months?

I agree that $60 is too much to pay for a case, but those who have the money are getting what they paid for. That leather is probably pretty high quality and it seems as though Vaja does an excellent job shaping and molding it to fit the iPod perfectly.

Those are quite serious ones also... I am going to use the remote, and then attach headphones to the end of the remote. I'm not sure what I'll do about the scratching... Maybe just line the inside sides with a soft piece of cloth...?

I actually prefer the look of the original iPod and companion ivod (Vaja) case. However, I will be in line to order one of the new Vaja ivod cases once they're offering the dual color options again. I loved my black and rich blue ivod case for my Gen 2 ipod.

As to fit, it was very difficult to get the ipod out of the ivod case for awhile, but over a short period of time (usually to take the iPod out and show off either the 'Pod and/or the case's workmanship, it became pretty easy with a minor tug at the top sides of the unit.

The screen protector is rigid and clear...it won't pucker or bubble like those cheap screen protectors many aftermarket cellphone cases and such have.

I just hope they make the classic cases as well. I don't mind their new cases as much as the marware ones with the cutouts, but I really want something that closes, so the entire iPod has protection.

D'oh! Just got an email from Vaja, in response to my question about whether the i-Vod cases would be the only ones they'd be making for the new iPods, or whether they'd be making an updated version of their "Classic" cases... sadly, the i-Vod is the only case they're planning.

Darn it, I really need something that closes, and I don't like the idea of the plastic in the Marware and Xtrememac flip-top cases... I already have plastic stuck to my iPod to protect it, I don't need plastic in a case.

Yeah, I just got an email from their Marketing with pictures of the new flip-top case... what was that person thinking? They told me that there weren't even plans to ever make one, and it came out on their website a day later? Way to keep customers.

It's being shipped from Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's going to cost more than you're used to for U.S. based manufacturers.

I just ordered my two-tone 30 GB iPod case from them today:
http://www.vajacases.com/vaja/catalogo.nsf/htmlmedia/ivod3g_comb/$file/cwhite_mandarin.jpg

Yeah, they're expensive. So's the iPod. ;)

When I went to buy one of the classic 3g cases, all went well until I noticed the shipping charge of $18!!!!

More than half the cost of the case

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How is 18$ more than half the cost of 70 to 80$? I think someone has their math messed up.

I'm thinking about getting the classic case, but one qualm: the corners aren't protected. Will the corners scratch because they're not protected by the case?

head-fi member ? ;)

Actually, looking at my friend's badly battered 10 gig 3G, the corners aren't scratched at all. :-/

maybe I'll put saran wrap on the bottom/top :-/

I just realised that Randy M wasn't talking about the 70 to 80 dollar Vaja cases, but the cheaper classic ones. He's right: the shipping does seem like a lot when the case only costs about 30 dollars.

Anyone have an idea on whether or not ksc-35s would work with the classic case?

I still cant believe anyone would pay 90 bucks for a CASE, a CASE. If thats what floats your boat, have fun, but I think thats an absurd amount of money to spend after you drop $300-$500 on an MP3 player. I think I'll stick to my $30 iSKin.

Have fun tho!

From what I've heard here, the Vaja cases are worth every penny, so I don't care if they sound expensive. Besides, they're beautiful.

Forget all the plastic-covers. Got my Vaja i-volution for 3 Gen Ipod today and my comment is: Wow, Wow !!! What a feeling, what a look. Expensive, that?s true, but worth every cent. It is perfet !

I received mine early last week, just didn't have time to post yet. I, too, love my new iPod case (included a link to the photo of my chosen color scheme earlier). Gorgeous leather, smells heavenly -- great stitching, excellent screen protection, superbly anchored belt clip knob stitched into the back of the case (ordered mine w/belt clip option), looks beautiful and has plenty of padding sewn in behind the leather just like the Vaja's gen2 iVod cases.

Extra plus: I've found that the plastic protector for the screen and around the buttons actually makes it a little easier to ensure I press the correct button when using the 'Pod at night. I'd found ever since I sold my gen2 iPod and got the gen3 I'd occasionally hit |<< when I intend to hit Menu (to turn the backlight on) -- an annoying occurrence. The case's button cutouts make it easier for me to glide a finger across them (WITHOUT triggering the buttons) just enough to ensure I'm about to activate the correct button.

The only "flaw" I had was one little excess string (3-4 mm long...we're not talking a shoelace here!) sticking out inside my case. Noticed it immediately and trimmed it off with some scissors.

PS: These new cases still grip your iPod well for safety but are MUCH easier to remove the iPod from... good thing, too, since you'll be removing the 'Pod from the case anytime you want to sit it in the dock. The hole at the bottom of the iVod case is big enough to plug the charge/sync cable itself into, however.

Is it worth it? In a word, YES, it is to this iPod gal.

Hmm, well that thing about the bottom port doesn't sound like too bad a problem. From what I've heard from the last few posters, this sounds like the perfect case for me. Can't wait till I get mine.

I preordered an iSkin eXo, but I'm seriously considering cancelling it and ordering a Vaja case. Does anyone with a new 3G case want to post some photos to help me make my decision? I think the all black leather one would look really nice when I'm using it in my car.

preordered an iSkin eXo, but I'm seriously considering cancelling it and ordering a Vaja case.

Good luck getting a refund.
I'm still trying... :(

from those pictures it looks like the screen protector is raised from the surface of the iPod. is this true?

Hey, while I was looking for reviews of these Vaja cases online, I saw one for the old iPod case. One thing it mentioned is that it comes with a leather pouch. Do the new cases also come with the leather pouch?

I think you can buy a leather pouch on their site for under $10

CentipedeX:
The leather pouch is no longer offered for free. I think I may have a spare that I didn't sell when I sold my gen2 iPod case. If I find it, I'll post and you're welcome to buy it off me for a little less than it'd cost from Argentina. :)

I'll check and report back... I may have lost it for all I know.

I know a lot of you have the i-Volution 3g Vaja case, but I have some questions that apply to both the i-Volution and the Classic 3G model.

1) Does sand or grit get between the vinyl screen covering and the surface of your iPod?

2) Does anyone use a PDA screen protector/saran wrap etc on the iPod while it's in a Vaja case, or is that unnecessary?

3) Do the open corners of the Classic case design pose a potential for the iPod to get scratched?

Does the iPod get grit and stuff between the screen cover? That would seriously make me question buying a Vaja.

I'm leaning towards getting one of the iVod3d cases, but looking at the photos, the hole in the bottom of the case looks pretty tight, and I'm wondering if anyone's tried connecting the Belkin car adaptor with the 30G iPod in the vaja case. The belkin connector is a bit 'thicker' than the dock cable, and I don't want to have to remove the iPod to use the car charger...

Thanks,
Cory

No grit between the new screen cover? Sweet! That's great news. Sign me up!