ScottL: Oh no! I'm afraid you ended up getting a case from an early batch run of the new Kaces III KK9KB case. The first run of the new Kaces III cases included that terrible button (design flaw) but Ace Products subsequently acknowledged the problem, so on currently produced KK9KB cases, the lethal protruding button has now been replaced with a 'sewn on' type belt attachment piece instead.

I suggest either cutting off the button, or returning the case (like I did) and exchanging it for the new version case. Your hand will definitely thank you for it.

If only Ace Products would have kept their original far more comfortable pull out 'retracable handle' design instead of switching to the swivel handle, this button problem could have been avoided altogether. - Scott

Sorry Scott Langholff, I thought your description on the handle area thing was the same as mine but I have the sewn on type belt attachment like Scott Yee describes.

No wonder you got yours for 60 bucks! Just kidding but it does make you wonder why the guy on e-Bay would be selling them for so cheap. Now we know why, huh. He probably paid pennies on the dollar for them so he probably still made out like hogan's goat.

Ahhh, the conveniences of buying from a trusted (guaranteed) source. I suppose you didn't get a 30 day guarantee with it Scott? If you did I for one wouldn't hesitate to return it if it's something you'd rather not live with, ie., "the protruding button". Maybe that's the reason yours weighs more than mine with the Tyros inside too. The older ones were maybe slightly heavier? Sorry for rubbing it in but e-Bay is just not my idea of an overall good shopping experience if you ask me. Too many rip-offs, too many scams, too many no shows, too many antequated old stock mis-matched (missing parts) and other antedilluvian oddites. If I can't touch it, play it, compare it, opinionate it, and finally judge it with my own eyes I almost unequivocally won't buy it otherwise. But to each his own as the saying goes Scott. More power to you if you don't mind putting up with e-Bays IMO out and out atrocities and other forms of illegal activity. Although in your case it was not something illegal but something mis-construed. I guess it has to be where the buyer and seller have to communicate better to make sure the product your wanting is going to be (hopefully) the product you finally receive.

Best regards,
Mike

I wanted to mention that with my KKP9 Case that has the sewn in type belt attchment; that it is less than ideal also. It kind of gets in the way with my hand when I tranport the Case on its wheels if the plastic clip attachment is folded 'down'. I just have to make sure I flip the plastic clip attachment 'up' out of the way when I transport it. Doing so makes a big difference IMO. Again, sorry about your situation Scott. I hope you get it resolved in the way that best suits you. Barring any forms of violence of course.

Best regards,
Mike

Hi ScottL: My feeling is that if you indeed paid only $59.98 for your Kaces Porter KK9KB, you got a very good deal, even with that annoying plastic button. I had compared the older Kaces Porter III (with protruding button) with the new one, which comes with a sewn on attachment piece, and except for that, BOTH cases are identical in weight, dimensions, and construction.

The belt clip is intended for attaching an X keyboard stand to the case, but imho a totally useless feature. The older model Kaces Porter (with retractable sliding handle) case had a steel foot rest mounted at one end of the case to secure the keyboard stand, but the new cases DON'T include this. Without this, transporting an X stand to the belt alone is awkward and impractical.

ScottL: I don't think it's worth bothering returning the case, especially with the great deal you got on it. I instead recommend you simply & easily remove (cut) the plastic button section off. Doing this will not compromise the case in any way. You can instead gloat over the good Ebay deal you scored as I paid $99. - Scott

Cut that sucker off Scott. But don't bring a libel suit against me if it doesn't turn out right! PS: Scotty is just trying to make you feel good when he says your KKP9 (old style) Case weighs the same as the new style KKP9. Those 3 1/2 lbs. (lighter) sure do make a difference on my KKP9 (new style) Case. LOL Just kidding. But I think I may have been on to something when I told you to make sure you keep your foot off the scale at Winn-Dixe when you weigh the Case with the Tyros in it. And also when I said the Scale at Winn-Dixe probably can't weigh anything less than 500 lbs. accurately anyway. You know; if you have a Veterinarian Hospital around your area you might check it out to see if it has a Scale. Those Scales are 'very' accurate when measuring things that are lighter, eg., a toy poodle, small cat, bird, small reptile, etc. When you go in, just say you'd like to use the scale to weigh something then after doing so, make an appointment for your dog??? to come in to get his shots, etc., (so they don't get suspicious). Then when you get home immediately cancel the appointment.

Best regards,
Mike

Mike

Columbian?

Can't take a joke, huh??

Best regards,
Mike

Mike

LMAO

Hi Mike

Would you please email me your email address.

Thanx

Scott
scott_langholff@yahoo.com

Scott, I'll do you one better. My Yahoo email address is seekfinder@yahoo.com

Best regards,
Mike