doctorfrog
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Hi all, newb here, first post. Thought I'd contribute in a non-remarkable way, with a decent bargain on a small device case that should be widely available at Target stores. I apologize if I'm breaking any protocol with this post.
Review: $4 Case Logic small device case for Game Boy Micro
pictars: http://www.flickr.com/photos/doctorfrog/tags/case/show/
The short: Case Logic camera case, fits GBA Micro really well, $3.90, woot.
The long:
About a week ago, I jumped on the wrong bandwagon entirely and bought a Game Boy Micro about ten days before the big N's official release of the surprise hit, the Nintendo DS Lite. I'm a cheap gamer at heart and wallet, and I've got my reasons, not all related to cost. The Micro's teensy actual-pocket-size and cuteness factor ensure that the library of 12 GBA games I've not played, get played. It also saves me from slavering after a library of DS games I can't afford. (Not really.)
At any rate, the li'l velvet pouch packaged with the Micro might be fine for DnD dice or rhinestones, but just doesn't cut it for protection against keys, change, and assorted pocket detritus.
What is needed here for pocketability is something flexible, since a hard case would pronounce (another) unsightly lump in my jeans, and something that seals well enough against in-pocket, out-of-pocket, and oh-shit-it-just-fell-out-of-my-pocket environments.
And of course, something cheap. (Preferrably not bundled with screen magnifiers and terrible headphones). Moving on.
Take a look at Target's photo section and you'll see that photo bags in general have come down in price since the digicam market has exploded. Keep looking and you'll find a diminuative, almost homely bag, by Case Logic. Price tags I've seen at two Targets list it at $3.90. Before you pass it up for something sexier, take a look:
The exterior and interior are nylon, and sewn in between the two layers of fabric are dense, firm cushions of foam on all sides. What goes in is well protected against falls and light exposure to the elements. Note also how the exterior of zipper is enfolded by fabric as well, to keep from snagging on clothing or scratching other items. Very thoughtful.
The interior is simply designed. There's little room for anything more than the Micro itself and a game that fits snugly in a mesh pocket. You can fit one or two more games inside, if you don't mind them rubbing up against the back of your Game Boy Micro, or use the pocket to stash earbuds. Take a closer look around the zipper and you'll see a fabric lip has been sewn into the case. When the case is zipped up, this lip stands between the zipper and the interior to keep your device free from scratches. Again, very thoughtful.
On the down side, the case does add some bulk to the scrawny Micro. There's enough room on both sides of the Micro to fit objects the width of a pencil, although it could be argued that this further cushions the device from accidental falls. This added bulk also translates to a bigger presence in your pocket, though this can also be offset by the additional accessories that can fit inside the case. The case is also not very pretty to look at, and offers a secure, though somewhat inconvenient belt loop instead of a belt clip. I also would have preferred a larger inside mesh pocket, or two pockets rather than the tiny one included (which comfortably holds only a single GBA cartridge). Given that this is designed as a camera case, the pocket was likely designed to hold a single spare memory chip, and nothing else.
Overall, at $4, the case is a total bargain, especially considering how well it is made. Even if you don't own or care this much about a Game Boy Micro, chances are your iPod, cellphone, or other small electronic device could be happy and safe residing inside this Case Logic case.
Who else but a cheap ass gamer would write such a lengthy review on such an insignificant product? Whoever they are, I don't want to meet them.
--doctorfrog
Review: $4 Case Logic small device case for Game Boy Micro
pictars: http://www.flickr.com/photos/doctorfrog/tags/case/show/
The short: Case Logic camera case, fits GBA Micro really well, $3.90, woot.
The long:
About a week ago, I jumped on the wrong bandwagon entirely and bought a Game Boy Micro about ten days before the big N's official release of the surprise hit, the Nintendo DS Lite. I'm a cheap gamer at heart and wallet, and I've got my reasons, not all related to cost. The Micro's teensy actual-pocket-size and cuteness factor ensure that the library of 12 GBA games I've not played, get played. It also saves me from slavering after a library of DS games I can't afford. (Not really.)
At any rate, the li'l velvet pouch packaged with the Micro might be fine for DnD dice or rhinestones, but just doesn't cut it for protection against keys, change, and assorted pocket detritus.
What is needed here for pocketability is something flexible, since a hard case would pronounce (another) unsightly lump in my jeans, and something that seals well enough against in-pocket, out-of-pocket, and oh-shit-it-just-fell-out-of-my-pocket environments.
And of course, something cheap. (Preferrably not bundled with screen magnifiers and terrible headphones). Moving on.
Take a look at Target's photo section and you'll see that photo bags in general have come down in price since the digicam market has exploded. Keep looking and you'll find a diminuative, almost homely bag, by Case Logic. Price tags I've seen at two Targets list it at $3.90. Before you pass it up for something sexier, take a look:
The exterior and interior are nylon, and sewn in between the two layers of fabric are dense, firm cushions of foam on all sides. What goes in is well protected against falls and light exposure to the elements. Note also how the exterior of zipper is enfolded by fabric as well, to keep from snagging on clothing or scratching other items. Very thoughtful.
The interior is simply designed. There's little room for anything more than the Micro itself and a game that fits snugly in a mesh pocket. You can fit one or two more games inside, if you don't mind them rubbing up against the back of your Game Boy Micro, or use the pocket to stash earbuds. Take a closer look around the zipper and you'll see a fabric lip has been sewn into the case. When the case is zipped up, this lip stands between the zipper and the interior to keep your device free from scratches. Again, very thoughtful.
On the down side, the case does add some bulk to the scrawny Micro. There's enough room on both sides of the Micro to fit objects the width of a pencil, although it could be argued that this further cushions the device from accidental falls. This added bulk also translates to a bigger presence in your pocket, though this can also be offset by the additional accessories that can fit inside the case. The case is also not very pretty to look at, and offers a secure, though somewhat inconvenient belt loop instead of a belt clip. I also would have preferred a larger inside mesh pocket, or two pockets rather than the tiny one included (which comfortably holds only a single GBA cartridge). Given that this is designed as a camera case, the pocket was likely designed to hold a single spare memory chip, and nothing else.
Overall, at $4, the case is a total bargain, especially considering how well it is made. Even if you don't own or care this much about a Game Boy Micro, chances are your iPod, cellphone, or other small electronic device could be happy and safe residing inside this Case Logic case.
Who else but a cheap ass gamer would write such a lengthy review on such an insignificant product? Whoever they are, I don't want to meet them.
--doctorfrog
