Cases for Streetpilot i3

Spaceliner · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 03, 2006 Posts: 25

Can anyone recommend a case to fit the i3, windscreen mount and possibly the cigarette lighter adaptor?

I have tried a Lowepro D-Res 8S, the i3 was a tight fit and there was no room for the windscreen mount or the cigarette adaptor.

I generally run my i3 on batteries so it is not important to acommodate the cigarette lighter adaptor.

It would be interesting to hear what anyone else has tried. I am keen to try another Lowepro case as these are very good quality but am open to suggestions. 8)

Almahadeus · Frequent Visitor Joined: Aug 06, 2005 Posts: 346

Lots of people were getting a cheapy digital camera case from Asda which was apparently a perfect fit fot the i3. I my self use an unmarked small digital camera case that I got from Tesco for a couple of pounds which also fits the i3 and the adaptor perfectly.

PaulB2005 · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:21 pm Post subject:

£15 camera case from Dixons. Cigarette charger, i3, mount and batteries (not charger)

Visiva Medium http://www.tucano.it/ENG/html_esterno/new_computerbags/frame_computerbags.htm

http://www.rgml.co.uk/productdetails.asp?ProductID=2009&ProcessType=1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000B6OEO6/203-2050817-4453557

http://www.allstuff.co.uk/?page=proddetail&prod=4544

Charger is tied up with the wire tyes from the i3 packaging and placed int he bottom of the bag, the i3 and mount go on top and the batteries in the side pocket. Perfect size.

Lester_Burnham · Frequent Visitor Joined: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 618

I asked at Dixons, not long after I bought my i3.

Sales "assistant" said they didn't have anything. I said "Nothing? Surely any case of roughly the correct size will do?". He said they didn't have anything suitable.

I said, I'll have a look anyway - thinking that either a reasonable size digital camera case, or small camcorder case would do. And sure enough, as I found the cases, I pointed one out, and said "That'll do."

I couldn't understand the perspective of the "assistant" I'd specifically mentioned that any generic case, that my i3 would fit in, would be fine. I hope he got my comments, dripped in sarcasm, as I got the i3 out,with the mount, and charger, and tried them in the case I'd picked up, and said "Perfect. I'll take it."

So as I said, I bought a small-ish camcorder case, cost £9.99, and fits the i3, the window mount next to it, the quick guide, and the charger in the front pocket, and inside the top of the case, there's like a string / net pocket, where a spare set of 2 AA batteries live.

Sure, it doesn't fit the i3 like a glove, but it won't get damaged, holds all the stuff needed, without straining, and is easy to carry about.

Mr_Gonzales · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:32 am Post subject:

I bought a 'GO' neoprene belt pack years ago and it's just the right size. 'GO' stands are all over the place - in WHSmiths, luggage shops, etc. - all that travel stuff - insect repellants, travel alarm clocks - you know the stands I mean. Think it was a fiver. Holds the i3, the windscreen mount (can hold it while still attached to the i3) and a spare set or two of AA batteries. Plus you can strap it to your waist if you need to.

Ash10 · Pocket GPS Verifier Joined: Feb 19, 2005 Posts: 478

MattW · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 12, 2006 Posts: 16

First post so hi all!

I'm using a LowePro D-Res 20AW (bought for a long since dead digital camera)
Fits the i3 with mount (still attached) easily and you can just squeeze the 12v power lead in. It also has an internal sleeve which will hold 4 AA batteries.

I'll definitely check out the generic cases at ASDA etc though.

cheers
Matt

Ramases · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject:

I'm using an old drawstring-top soft 35mm SLR lens case. It will hold the i3 and mount or i3 and spare batteries. It cost me nowt as I found it in a box in the house, but these are easy to find for pennies in secondhand camera shops and/or charity shops. I think I may have an eBay money-making opportunity here Laughing

Milkfloat · Regular Visitor Joined: Jun 15, 2005 Posts: 61

I use an old sock for my C310, just to stop it getting scratched. The mount just goes into the glovebox.

shovon · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 3

An old sock! Laughing

Thats the best Idea yet. Maybe one of those thick sports socks or bouble layered walking socks.

Thanks for that

Lunker · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 12, 2006 Posts: 36

I've just got myself a digital camera case from the bargain bin at Curry's.

I was just looking for a case to just fit my i3 with a few batteries. They had a Shark range which were only £4.99 and they had lots of different sizes.

Spaceliner · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 03, 2006 Posts: 25

I went into Jessops to try out their camera cases and see what suited my needs best. In the end I went for a Lowepro D-Res 25AW.

It has space for the i3 (still attached to its mount), the cigarette lighter adaptor and a spare set of batteries, With space to spare.

It's perhaps a cm or two too tall but that leaves space for my Minolta Dimage Xt camera should I want to cary that too. (by the way, this camera is tiny)

I would recommend that Lowepro range because, as well as being very good quality, the bottom end of their belt loops are fastened with "velcro" to enable you to quickly and easily attach it to/detach it from your belt as you get in and out of the car.

This option leaves no excuse for not removing the i3 whenever you leave the car.

The AW models also have an elasticated, waterproof jacket that unfolds from under the case to protect your gadgets from the most severe storm! - not essential, but a detail you would not expect to find on any other case.

Beerbellybill999 · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:39 pm Post subject:

I bought a nepreme case from Tesco for £3.49 It fits unit plus mount.and a couple of batteries. fits well

jonnybad · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:52 am Post subject:

Havin read this post, I looked out for a case in Tesco/Dixons/Maplin/Field and Trek/Blacks. Having walked around town with the i3 in my pocket, ready to test some out, the only ones that I fancied were the Lowepro type. I wanted one where I could leave the screen mount on, and put the USB lead in, without the overall case being too bulky. I tried and tested the other Lowepro cases mentioned above, but in the end, a Lowepro LC1N lens case was best for me.
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trevf · Regular Visitor Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 174

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