No problem, you can remove the strap when you are not using it. That is why I like the case I got at walmart, It gives me some place for the straps and much much more. Like a small brefecase.
Terry Powers -----Original Message----- From: Terri Pannett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:59 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: Re: [Braillenote] I got the new case I don't like the straps of the case hanging down. Straps are necessary for traveling, but they get in the way when you are using the BN seated at a desk. Terri, Amateur radio call sign KF6CA. Army MARS call sign AAT9PX, California ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brenda Mueller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Braillenote List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 4:48 AM Subject: Re: [Braillenote] I got the new case > Really, I don't see why you'd have to remove the braille note from its case very often, but then I bought mine without the braille display. Maybe you take it out for some reason related to that. > > Brenda Mueller > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Terri Pannett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To: "Braillenote List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:33:21 -0800 > >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] I got the new case > > >Dear John, > > >A person buying a brand new BrailleNote shouldn't have to pay another $30.00 > >for an extra storage pouch. The case it comes with should be designed so > >the BN is completely protected and with a place to store the charger as well > >as flat items like CompactFlash cards. > > >As I mentioned earlier, I was very disappointed in the case. When we have > >to pay almost $6,000.00 for it, the BN should come with a decent case! > > >Two other things I don't like: the straps are way, too long and even when > >they are adjusted to the smallest size, they're still too long! And it's > >difficult keeping the case open, the flaps keep closing. It's impractical > >to keep taking it out of the case because it's too hard to put the BN in and > >take it out again. > > >I'm using the old bag-type case for my new BN. I prefer it to the new case. > > >Terri, Amateur radio call sign KF6CA. Army MARS call sign AAT9PX, > >California > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "John Gunn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To: "Braillenote List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:36 PM > >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] I got the new case > > > >> Hi Peggy: > > >> I received my Voice Note Last October but at the same time, I also order > >the > >> accessories pouch which in my opinion serves 2 purposes. You can put the > >> charger and other goodies and beside storage, it also covers up the ports > >in > >> the back. For $30.00 U.S, it's a good item to purchase. > > > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Peggy Kern" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:27 PM > >> Subject: [Braillenote] I got the new case > > > >>> Hi, all. Having had my BrailleNote since dinosaurs roamed the earth > >>> (actually, since October, 2000), I've always had the old case, with the > >>> velcro compartment in the front, and the compartment where the BN is > >> stored > >>> zips up. I ordered the new BN case, and just got it tonight. Man, it's > >a > >>> bear getting the BN in! I had to have my hubby help me with it, but it > >>> seems to be in nice and snug now. So does this mean we can use the BN > >>> standing up with it on our shoulder? I don't want to try it and find > >out > >>> it won't work when I hear my BN falling to the ground with a sickening > >>> thud. <lol> Also, I'm wondering what people do with the charger for > >the > >>> BN. It looks like it would fit in the zipper compartment on the inside > >of > >>> the case, but then I'm concerned that when the case is closed, it would > >> put > >>> too much pressure on the BN (if it would even close at all. So do you > >> just > >>> leave the charger at home, or carry it some other way, or can it in fact > >> be > >>> carried in the case? Or is the zipper compartment for flatter items. I > >>> like the little slot for storage cards, and all the velcro pieces that > >can > >>> be undone to give access to the various ports are great! I think the > >only > >>> changes I'd make in a future case design would be a zipper compartment > >on > >>> the outside for the charger, and maybe a velcro flap to cover the > >parallel > >>> port. But I like the fact that my BN is protected, and if it can now be > >>> used while standing, and if I can figure out where to keep the charger, > >>> I'll be a happy camper. Do I remember someone saying that they put the > >BN > >>> in the new case inside the old case to take it out on rainy days? > > >>> Let's hear how you use your cases? > > >>> For those who have gotten their units recently, this may be the only > >case > >>> you've ever used, so your thoughts are also welcome. > > >>> Peggy > > >>> P.S. I like the little rubbery Braille Pulsedata emblem on the top of > >the > >>> case. <smile > > > > >>> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>> http://www.home.earthlink.net/~kernsac > >>> MSN Messenger [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > >>> ___ > >>> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > >>> http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > > >> ___ > >> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > >> http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > > >___ > >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > >http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > ___ > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
