[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] simon_darley:
Universal Case - Krussel

I also found it easy to keep in my pocket, but alas, in Australia, its so ......'in hot you just dont wear a jacket except in the two months of winter when it might drop to say 15 degrees during the day, and heaven forbid 10 degrees C at night. Try wearing loose fitting shorts and it starts pulling the buggers down.

I actually purchased the Krussel just recently following a 2 month wait. I was really "upset" (nicely nicely nicely, play nice keep blood pressure down) about the time delay, but finally got it.

Overall I am quite happy with it, I got the leather belt hoop as well for an extra few bucks, so that I just keep the leather belt hoop on, and just take the jj off the hoop without needing the bulky clip always attached, and its easy and flexible. It connects and disconnects easily, and the phone answer buttons are always point upwards and visible.

The clip function of the krussel also gave me the ability to purchase the car kit which allowed me to place a little tiny screw into my dash with a "hook" feature matching the krussel standard, thus I can move from the car, disconnect from my belt, hang it onto my car "hooK", drive around answer my calls etc, then transfer from the car hook back to my belt clip easily.

The other minor incidental benefit I like of the case is the semi distorted balancing that the case applies so the phone buttons always face upwards, but this then provides it a slightly lower hang downwards so when you bend over (not for the soap), it doesnt dig in to the overhanging belly and sits more comfortably if you do wear it whilst in a car without to much extra rub or pressure from the seatbelt, its generally just more comfortable. This could also be attributed to the belt hoop and not using a clip.

The clips also tend to protrude it out further and make it look even bigger than it actually is.

I still keep the "clip on" handy in case I am out and about without a belt, but never had to use it yet.

The plastic screen you refer to allows quick and easy viewing of the pop ups and dialogue boxes when in PDA mode, and if you push a little harder, can use the PDA mode through the plastic. If you clam it closed, then it still looks ok with silver, but a bit more "obvious" than the discrete "black" all over look which is just the disadvantage of the silver of the JJ style versus the O2 which i think is black so it wouldnt stand out as much.

I think the clips and add ons of the krussel have a life time guarantee and do recommend if buying the krussel and you tend to wear a belt a lot, to buy he belt hoop.

If I was to note one thing that I was a little disappointed with would be the lack of credit card pockets, but when I look back on experience, all the credit card slots and business cards and SD card slots that I had on cases with the XDAII added so much extra bulk, that I think it became bigger than the JJ and case package I have now.

There is room to slide the credit card and a drivers license in behind the phone but you have to unclip, open all the way, then rummage your fingers in around the back to access, so handy if you are only doing it say once or twice a week, but painful if its once or twice a day.

All the buttons are easily accessible, and the charger fits whilst in the case just fine.

Its a bit tight to start but is loosening up a bit now being leather, and the clips to keep it in place when enclosed are firm.

It has a plastic cover over the keyboard, but there is no pressure or push to close it over the plastic, and there is no real distortion or difficulty using the keys with the plastic.

I didnt buy it for the safety function, it was to be able to keep my hands free whilst walking around in tight jeans, or loose shorts or in times when I dont have pockets at all. I dont think many of the cases provide much "safety" from a good solid drop onto the corner, but a gentle drop was always going to be survived by the JJ anyway due to its clam style.

I still kind of like it, but didnt get to use any other specific cases for others.

My running feedback if anybody would like more information, pictures, or anything let me know and I can see what I can do.