Pandora Case
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I have the Pandora carry case which came from Craig's shop. I assume it should be the same. It's very nice and professional looking. Has a nice Pandora logo silk screened on it. It's a little snug at first but I'm sure it will loosen up a little after a while. Also it has elastic places in the lid to keep extra sd cards in. Otherwise not a lot of other room. It has a loop on the back you could use for a belt loop or whatever.
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)EDIT: Turns out that apparently it's snugger than I'd heard! (See below.)
I have one of these cases, and the quality is top notch in regards to the material used. It is just about the same quality as my Hori DS cases, which are some of the best made.
I will say the fit is terrible,and Craig should have about an inch added to the overall size in any future production runs. I have turned it inside out a bunch of times, and I even filled it with bubble wrap to expand over a few days, and my Pandora fits ok, but it is just way to tight. No one should have to work this hard to have the case fit.
Even though your Pandora will fit, it is like wearing a size of pants one size to small. You can wear them, but it is very uncomfortable. If my Pandora is in the case, and I drop it, it won't provide much protection as the case is pulled so tight, the corners are almost poking out the case. So I really can't recommend anyone buy this case unless the fit has been improved, otherwise try and find a phat ds case, or something else where your Pandora will actually fit easily!
Chris
Edit:I forgot to mention that some of the stitching on mine is coming loose from the Pandora pushing against the seams. Very tight Fit!
I will say the fit is terrible,and Craig should have about an inch added to the overall size in any future production runs. I have turned it inside out a bunch of times, and I even filled it with bubble wrap to expand over a few days, and my Pandora fits ok, but it is just way to tight. No one should have to work this hard to have the case fit.
Even though your Pandora will fit, it is like wearing a size of pants one size to small. You can wear them, but it is very uncomfortable. If my Pandora is in the case, and I drop it, it won't provide much protection as the case is pulled so tight, the corners are almost poking out the case. So I really can't recommend anyone buy this case unless the fit has been improved, otherwise try and find a phat ds case, or something else where your Pandora will actually fit easily!
Chris
Edit:I forgot to mention that some of the stitching on mine is coming loose from the Pandora pushing against the seams. Very tight Fit!
gruso
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Yeah, it's quite a nice case but I don't like the tight fit.
Alibobar
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Hmm, hearing about this tight fit makes me wonder about my order.
You think I could ask them not to send it and get a refund?
You think I could ask them not to send it and get a refund?
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I would go as far as to say the Pandora simply doesn't fit the case (at least my case). Shame, because it looks nice.
openthebox
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jumpman said:I have one of these cases, and the quality is top notch in regards to the material used. It is just about the same quality as my Hori DS cases, which are some of the best made.
I will say the fit is terrible,and Craig should have about an inch added to the overall size in any future production runs. I have turned it inside out a bunch of times, and I even filled it with bubble wrap to expand over a few days, and my Pandora fits ok, but it is just way to tight. No one should have to work this hard to have the case fit.
Even though your Pandora will fit, it is like wearing a size of pants one size to small. You can wear them, but it is very uncomfortable. If my Pandora is in the case, and I drop it, it won't provide much protection as the case is pulled so tight, the corners are almost poking out the case. So I really can't recommend anyone buy this case unless the fit has been improved, otherwise try and find a phat ds case, or something else where your Pandora will actually fit easily!
Chris
Edit:I forgot to mention that some of the stitching on mine is coming loose from the Pandora pushing against the seams. Very tight Fit!
Ditto for me, except the stitching coming off part. It is too difficult/time-consuming to put in and zip up without worrying that I may scratch the corners that I find myself hardly use it. As far as protection, IMHO, I think the GP2X case provides a better protection. I don't regret buying it, I just look at it as a way to support OP.
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milkshake
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I agree I have the case and the fit is way tooo tight its very hard to get it in, i tried turning it inside out a couple of times to stretch it and ended up taring the material from the stitching which i had to super glu back down other than that i use it becuase i dont have anything better to use at the moment
I believe Craig said at some point he was going to send them back, as the fit wasn't right, and that's when the "turn in and out" method was told by the company to improve fit, and that the case was designed to stretch by a certain percentage.
My DS & PSP cases are of a similar make, and both unit slide right in, and feel just right. Even once I fight the Pandora into the case, it always feels like it's squeezing the unit to death, it's really no fun at all.
Someone for sure dropped the ball on the case size. Like I said, the quality is top notch. The lining, sd slots, zipper, logo, belt hook are all very nice, but if the Pandora does not fit proper, it is very useless in it's current state.
Chris
My DS & PSP cases are of a similar make, and both unit slide right in, and feel just right. Even once I fight the Pandora into the case, it always feels like it's squeezing the unit to death, it's really no fun at all.
Someone for sure dropped the ball on the case size. Like I said, the quality is top notch. The lining, sd slots, zipper, logo, belt hook are all very nice, but if the Pandora does not fit proper, it is very useless in it's current state.
Chris
Mjlink
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http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1040
I recommend the solid case.
You can use the clear case and the one from Craig's store together, super snug, but it works. I think the OP case being sold is too tight like Jumpman said. Almost feels like you'll rip your shoulder buttons off if you pull from the wrong angle and get one snagged.
Peace & Pandora,
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I recommend the solid case.
You can use the clear case and the one from Craig's store together, super snug, but it works. I think the OP case being sold is too tight like Jumpman said. Almost feels like you'll rip your shoulder buttons off if you pull from the wrong angle and get one snagged.
Peace & Pandora,
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