Audiovox PC 5220 Storage Case

harley2g · EVDO Newbie Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Posts: 1

Hello,

I just got my Verizon - Audiovox PC 5220 card and service.

Works great. However I am looking for a case to protect the card when it is not in use. If you have any suggestions or experiences please reply.

Thanks!
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ps. I looked in the forum's history and could not find anything.

digimania · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: Audiovox PC 5220 Storage Case

I used an folding zipper pen case for mine. It fits. I looked in CompUSA and other stores for a case, and I could not find one.

MaximumSignal · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: Audiovox PC 5220 Storage Case

Chuck · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Posts: 149

I'm using a Pelican 1040 Micro Case I got from Frys for my V620, I have a second I keep the external antenna in. Water proof, and I can throw it out of the car and go back and get it with no damage... hard shell.

Very close to the Otter Box, I actually thought it was an Otter box when I first saw it.

bpmcclure · EVDO User Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 55

brendanhoar · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Posts: 140

http://www.kardkase.com is failing in DNS, but http://kardcase.com seems to work.

boater805 · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:11 am Post subject: Re: Audiovox PC 5220 Storage Case

brendanhoar · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Posts: 140

Michael · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:00 am Post subject:

Thanks for the post on those cases - they look very cool.

I am going to order a few and try them out.

After I get em, I will post pictures with all the PC cards on our web site (to make sure all 4 cards actually fit in it).
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bpmcclure · EVDO User Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 55

Michael · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:47 pm Post subject:

Thanks Bruce!

I will put up pictures with your case and:

- PC 5220
- AirCard 580
- Novatel V620
- KPC650

So, others can see what it looks like (you can use the cases on your site too).

Thanks again.
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bpmcclure · EVDO User Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 55

Michael · Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks, I will post my comments here, after I get them.
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Chuck · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Posts: 149

Looks good, just ordered 3.

Much smaller than the ones I had been using.

Chuck · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Posts: 149

Got mine today (3 cases) this is not a great choice for the V620, you have to tear out some of the padding because the tip of the card that contains the antenna and activity light does not allow the case to close otherwise. If the card is perfectly flat, like a card that takes a dongle it should not be an issue. My USB2/Firewire card wouldn't fit without the pad removal (again the part that sticks out of the laptop was to think for the case to close), but my PCMCIA to CF reader was a perfect fit.

Not crazy about the locking mechanism, just indented metal that "should" keep it close, but twice it was opened while in my laptop bag; a rubber band fixed that and it will not longer open.

Case has some give to it, it will flex. This seems to be the cause of the lid opening.

Out of 10 stars, I'd give it a 7.5 for the V620 and 9 for any device that would allow the case to close without any pad removal. It would get an 8.5/10 if the case would stay closed without a rubber band - but if you keep in a briefcase it might not open.

Good:
Case construction should protect card
Size, takes up little room
The price, very fair.
The service, quick shipping and great customer service.

Bad:
Size, needs to be a bit thicker - this can be accommodated for by removing about an inch of padding.

Locking mechanism, holding the case you can lightly pinch it on both sides of the locking mechanism and cause the lid to open. Not good for a laptop bag, but easily fixed with a rubberband.