+CacheCreatures Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 (edited) I recently posted this over on the GPS Software forum. Basically, its a geocaching proof PDA solution. To my surprise, the complaints weren't about its price or features... they were about its looks! Now, I'm not saying the comments weren't justified (in fact, it definitely isnt the most attractive device...). But, to dismiss it because of its looks? Isn't the caching crowd one that usually turns a blind eye to fashion? I mean, ain't we the geeks out there on the side of a road, butt in the air head stuck in a bush muttering under our breath profanities I won't repeat here? When considering cache equipment, are looks a major factor in your decision? edit: fasHion, geez sorry bout that... Edited March 14, 2004 by CacheCreatures Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 it depends what it is that I am buying. A PDA I don't think anything could be too ugly, but then I havn;t seen the one you are talking about Quote Link to comment
+AJ of Dunbar Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 looks sell. If it looks like crap are you going to buy it? A good example, your buying a car and say they blotched the paint job, it wont effect performance but are you going to buy that one vs the same one for the same price with a perfect paint job? The unit does look good, but use i think they could have made it a bit more 'attractive'. aj Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I just looked at the photos and I would buy it, i think. It doesn;t look to ugly I just didn;t read why it was so good Quote Link to comment
+Gizmo & Brazin Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Fashion snob? Not me, I kind of thought they were cute. But then again, I think think my dog (Gizmo) is cute, too! Quote Link to comment
+SBPhishy Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Being the first person to complain about it's looks on the other thread, I would like to justify my opinion... Well, maybe not justify, but elaborate a little bit. To me, this picture specifically, made the PDA look like it was a test model. It looks like a normal PDA, coated with a layer of clay, or Play-Doh, DOWN TO THE COLOR! Like when they make a clay model of a car, before production starts. I'm all for quality over everything else. I like it when things are "overbuilt" and feel very dense and strong. Not being a big eTrex fan, but like how those feel (you get what I mean? Or Benchmade Knives, you can just feel the quallity. Anyway, that PDA is the most rediculous thing I have ever seen. It looks like it would be all bendable or something. Anyway, as I said in my previous post, if they are very well built, and very solid, I would definitely use one if I had the need. If there was a better looking one, but that wasnt as quality built, I would still pick that ugly thing. Maybe I would spraypaint it black! Quote Link to comment
+Lone Duck Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 It's still ugly and I would have to look at it if it was in my hand! Appearances make the difference in sales and that's the point that I was trying to make. Really, people are less likely to be interested in something that doesn't appeal to the eye. It's a very basic selling point when designing stuff for the masses. Quote Link to comment
+SBPhishy Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 (edited) This one is something I could live with. No one complained about the price, because it's so outrageously rediculous, no one needed to. I would never pay that much for a normal PPC in a red/yellow/green condom. Another funny thing. Red, yellow, and green, are the Rastafarian colors. Coincidence? Edited March 14, 2004 by SBPhishy Quote Link to comment
+JeepCachr Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I received a heavy armor case by otter box Water Tight Casesfor my ipaq yesterday and so far I love it. Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaoss Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I'd Buy the thing just because of its color and "ugliness". Its color would stick out like a sore thumb, making it easier to find on my cluttered desk, counter, back seat, etc. It looks like something playskool would make, which diminishes its appeal to sticky fingered individuals, in case I turn my head momentarily. Like hiding a diamond ring in a sardine can. Cool. Does it come with a free PDA ? I'll take one. Quote Link to comment
+JeepCachr Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I gave my otterbox a workout today. I tossed it in the hot tub and it floats. I dunked it a couple times then let it float for a few minutes. It didn't leak a drop, there was no moisture inside the case and I could even use it underwater. You may think its weird to use a PPC in the hot tub but I love ebooks and I like to read in the hot tub, now I can. I can also surf the web and chat in IRC using my wireless from the hot tub. Plus the big reason I bought it is so that I can take my PPC into the woods without without worrying as much about wrecking it. Quote Link to comment
+SBPhishy Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 So, when you chat in IRC in your hot tub, you might be naked?! eeww.... Quote Link to comment
+JeepCachr Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 So, when you chat in IRC in your hot tub, you might be naked?! eeww.... Off Topic Alert Who's to say when someone chats from their computer that they are wearing clothes? Quote Link to comment
+geckoee Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 $50 MSRP for the Otter box + $300- $400 fora newer ipaq vs $520 for the 2007S iPAQ rugged pda Kit. I like the Otter. Quote Link to comment
+JeepCachr Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Well I paid $750 (now its about $650) for my ipaq which is what made me nervous taking it caching. I feel a lot safer with it in this case. So far the only problem with the case is that the fingerprint security doesn't work when its in the case. Its a very minor thing though since I don't leave it in the case for extended periods of time and getting in and out is simple. Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 (edited) I gave my otterbox a workout today. I tossed it in the hot tub and it floats. I dunked it a couple times then let it float for a few minutes. It didn't leak a drop, there was no moisture inside the case and I could even use it underwater. You may think its weird to use a PPC in the hot tub but I love ebooks and I like to read in the hot tub, now I can. I can also surf the web and chat in IRC using my wireless from the hot tub. Plus the big reason I bought it is so that I can take my PPC into the woods without without worrying as much about wrecking it. thats cool, where do you get them? How well do they work? 22 to go Edited March 15, 2004 by wildearth2001 Quote Link to comment
+SBPhishy Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Who's to say when someone chats from their computer that they are wearing clothes? That's true. I've chatted naked before... Quote Link to comment
+JeepCachr Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 thats cool, where do you get them? How well do they work? http://www.watertightcase.com/Armorseries.html I've only had it a couple days and I've played with it. Only time will tell if it works but so far I am very happy with it. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 All other things being equil, why buy ugly? Quote Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 So, when you chat in IRC in your hot tub, you might be naked?! eeww.... Off Topic Alert Who's to say when someone chats from their computer that they are wearing clothes? I dress up my GPS and PDA so no one will notice that I'm naked Quote Link to comment
+Geo Ho Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 When searching for caching gear . . . I go utilitarian . . . if it looks good then okay . . . but chances are it's going to get knocked around, beat up or dropped anyway. Who cares what it looks like? That is my opinion . . . and I'm sticking to it! Happy caching and stuff! Quote Link to comment
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