http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/krussel-handit-cases-review.html

i'd like to know if it's like the E&B slipper, ie. syncable while in the case. didn't see anything about that on the company's website.

Not sure about the E125 version of this case. I do know that the m500 series and iPAQ cases won't sync in the cradle.

Yes, I'm basing it on the screen protection.

I ordered an E&B case a couple of years ago and was disappointed in the quality of the leather. It felt so unpleasant in my hand -- a sort of "cheap" feel -- that I sent it back (I had a few other complaints as well).

I've had a chance to handle a Vaja case, and I liked it, but it seemed almost as if they had taken the tanning process a little too far -- the leather smell was still quite noticeable after several months of use.

Guess I'm just picky. To give you an idea of leather products I do like -- Levenger always uses good leather in their wares. I ended up replacing the E&B case with a Levenger one. I've upgraded PDAs recently and really miss my Levenger case. I wish they were still in the business of offering fitted PDA cases but they seem to have closed out that line (not surprising, I guess, since their product cycle tends to be quite a bit longer than the average "hot" life of new PDA models).

I love Bosca and would be thrilled if there were PDA cases of a similar quality, though I'm sure I couldn't afford them -- don't even mention the Ondata and Orbino cases!!

so... any comments on the Krusell's leather?

First off, let me say that I searched the 'Net for about 5 days looking over pictures, editorial reviews and everyday user reviews on cases from Vaja, Piel Frama and Krusell. In the end I decided to go with Krusell because of it's more attractive price and excellent reviews. I must say I am NOT disappointed in the least. The craftsmanship is excellent, stitching around all openings and points of material joins, my iPAQ slid in perfectly the very first time, the clasp alignment was dead-on, inner lining of velvet-like material is perfect to protect the iPAQ's (or any PDA's) finish, slots for credit/business cards and two SD cards on the inner cover AND...the leather is high-quality.

To address the previous question of Krusell's leather quality as compared to that of Vaja or Piel Frama, I can only offer my personal opinion. My guess would be that most people would say the Krusell's leather is not as high-grade as the other two. Everyone has their own opinions, but when you compare the price of a $29 Krusell case to a $60 Piel Frama or a $45 (bottom-line minimum, no "customization") Vaja I find it's no contest...I go with Krusell. Yes, the other two might have a bit nicer leather, but the front cover is also more plush (on the outer side) of the Krusell and I like that -- gives a nice sense of padding -- and thought to line the inside with velvet was superb. Both the front cover and back of the case are rigid and offer an excellent level of protection.

My only dislikes: (1) I'm not big on belt clips, already have a mobile phone and pager for work so no room for something else even if I wanted to, which I don't. So for me the clip holder in the back is useless, but didn't find it offered without one. Of course having it permanently attached to the case ranks about a 1 out of 10 in the "do I really care" catagory. (2) The leather lining the iPAQ's case arcs out just a bit right toward the middle of the screen instead of staying @ 90-degrees all the way from top to bottom. I figure that's due to the cut-out being full rather than having a horizontal strip (another MAJOR dislike I had with the Vaja). This minor detail on the Krusell may fade as it's broken in, but even if it doesn't I doubt it will bother the average user.