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RE: Glue is fine
I tried the slim leather case, same problem as reviewer, it slipped out after some use, and I found that it didn't protect the screen well, with the SD cards rubbing against the screen. I shifted to the zip up case and while it was better, as far as screen protection, I still found the unit would get turned on by any pressure on the case.
I use my 505 for many things, a great deal of storage of books (ebooks) and manuals and other information. Used to use my old Vx for storing entire course manuals when I was teaching, which was much easier than carrying three briefcases to manage all the binders I used to have to lug around. And of course, being in the financial world, I rely heavily on AvantGo and web clipping apps to keep up to date on the markets and news. Now, if they would only come out with a decent case for the 505 modem :)
Overall, I'm extremely happy with this hard case, compared to the one that was around for the Vx which I eventually gave up on as fairly useless.
RE: Glue is fine
RE: Glue NOT fine
opening and closing and reset pin
As for the reset pin, I drilled a 1/64 hole in the end piece and superglued a cut piece of paper clip in the hole. Works nicely.
Reset pin and customer service
No thanks...
Oops...
RE: Oops...
Keeza nice review, but I disagree with the point that the case is highly scratch resistant. I would strongly advise users not store their case along side with keys or loose change. I did this and the case is all scratched up to the point that I have a small blemish in the front cover. It seems that the silver coating rubbed off. It's smaller than 1mm, but it could be anoying at times.
Would've like to see if the SD/MMC card holder from Riley Dog fits into the business card slot.
RE: Oops...
Apologies... I miss-read the statement in the original article.
Can anyone tell us just how slippery it is when closed?
RE: Oops...
RE: Oops...
I don't find the case slippery at all. I supsect its too much foreign materials on the hands and not actually holding onto the thing.
I really like this case but I think it was a mistake to not have a place to accomodate expansion cards (I mean isn't that what the m50x series is all about?) I'm reluctant to put them in the slot that is made to hold the four business cards because it looks like they might rub onto the screen.
Also, I know it'd be tuff, but its a pain to remove the PDA from the case everytime in needs put in its cradle.
BrownsFan
Ways to make reset pin
RE: Ways to make reset pin
Or, to make a reset pin: Clip about 3/8" of an inch off of a paper clip. Take the rest of the paper clip and open it up. Holding it with pliers, heat up the one end of the paper clip with a lighter, or better yet a propane torch. Insert the heated end carefully into the removable top of the stylus. Be very careful to go in the middle and go straight. Then superglue the 3/8" piece into the stylus top.
Let me know if it works then I'll try it.
Stylus
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RE: Stylus
If I can't use my floating point, that's a dealbreaker.
RE: Stylus
People in the forums have said they're using their floating point styli with the hook screwed onto the end quite successfully.
i'm thinking of doing the same, myself. though i am rather fond of the stylus it comes with. it's just that i can't use it to reset!
- kezza (hey Ryan: I still can't post non-anonymously! I'll put something about it in the forums)
RE: Stylus
RE: Wear test
anyway, Ed acquired the pics from someone else because I lack a digital camera.
but, yeah, i'm keeping my eye on that lining, especially since someone else here has had the same trouble.
not sure if it has something to do with first batches versus second -- I got mine in what i think was the second wave of production.
hopefully the lining was something that was worked out before the current production, so it won't plague anyone else.
On another note, since I wrote this review I've gotten two scratches on the case. They're small and don't bother me, but this may be something that would put people off the case. I say follow Sweetlu's advice and keep it out of the way of keys and other sharp metal objects.
- Kezza
Great review
Use with PPK?
RE: Use with PPK?
HotSync, CardSlot usage and IRPort window using the case
Can current users of the case please post their opinions.
Also, are you able to fit the case inside the palm's leather folder with belt clip.
thanks -mb
RE: HotSync, CardSlot usage and IRPort window using the case
As for IR, I've had no troubles. In fact, I've beamed a lot of stuff to my coworkers (two of them just got their first palms) over the last couple weeks with no hindrance in signal from the case.
And, as for cards, the easiest way to put in/take out cards is to swing the palm out of the case 90 degrees (as far as the rail moves) to get to the card slot. it's the same way I did it with my slim case, and it workes fine for me.
- Kezza
RE: HotSync, CardSlot usage and IRPort window using the case
thanks -mb
Palm m505 Hardshell Case
RE: Palm m505 Hardshell Case
Cause I'm having same problem.
RE: Palm m505 Hardshell Case
Simplicity
The stylus that's included serves as an emergency stylus in my opinion, not your everyday stylus. The ttools Premier complements the case well, but will not dock while the Palm is in the case.
The business card slot can't hold a serious number of cards for a typical business use -- Kezza crammed four whole cards in there! Try getting through a Chamber of Commerce mixer with just four cards. I'd say the slot is for maybe one of your cards and the Graffiti reference card.
As for SD slots, I wish it had some slots molded in the rear section -- they would be hidden under the Palm. I thought of cutting two of my own into the plastic -- and I haven't ruled that out yet. I'm trying the Riley Dog SD card holders first.
I bought the Hardcase for the simple reason of keeping my Palm m505 from getting the buttons pressed my mistake while in my pocket and briefcase. It does that really well -- I give it a ten for that!
Mike Lohsl
Palm & ACT! Advisor
RE: Simplicity
RE: Simplicity
When you get the Riley Dog SD card holders let us know if it fits. I noticed that the business cards curl while they are in the slot.
RE: Simplicity
Were it not for that issue, that's the one I'd get. I have the Innocase (whatever it's called). I do like it but it is too slippery. And I agree with another post that there is no reason for the hole for the memory cards.
RE: Simplicity
For the record, the Riley Dog is a bit thicker than I imagined and certainly wider than I had hoped for-they should have been able to cram three or four SD cards in there! So for now I just keep the Riley Dog in my wallet and the hardcase in my pocket, waiting for the next hardware revision. Alas...
RE: Simplicity
m50x vs V hard case
As for the actual case, I find it VERY difficult to place business cards in the holder on the m50x, on the V case this was quite easy.
On the V case I was able to place the graffitti stickers on the inside cover of the case, I am not able to do so on this case.
The V case seemed more snug to the Palm while the m50x case seems to add a little more bulk (disappointing since the goal of the m50x series is it's sleek small design)
I do like the ability to fold the case behind itself that the m50x offers (the V didn't).
Overall I like the design of the V case much better than the 50x. I'm upset Palm took a great product the Palm V and the Palm V hardcase and put out the Palm m50x along with it's hardcase. The Palm Vx is a NICE unit and unfortunately we have no place to turn but the m50x/m515 with a compromise on the hardcase.
there is also no cutout for the infared beam ability on the m50x case, the V case has this nice feature.
I agree with your post and I liked the V hard case as well. For the businesss cards and graffitti stickers , the sleakness, the only good item about the m50x case is the 360 opening.
RE: m50x vs V hard case
RE: m50x vs V hard case
RE: m50x vs V hard case
That is strange. I am on my third 505 (exchanged the first one at the store, returned the second one to palm when it died). All three had reset pins in the stylus heads.
Case Colors
Palm Hardcase for m505
RE: Palm Hardcase for m505
A few years later, and I have to say, this case babied my m500 pretty nicely. It's all banged up, but my m500 is just finally starting to fall apart, and yes, that's because I've pretty much used it to death....
If there's interest, maybe I'll post a photo of it when my roommate gets back with her digital camera.
-Kael
Best add-on!!
The unit is well build, and is extremely stilish. It is fairly easy to swap SD cards (just pull the unit 90 degrees), to beam (having the case open does not interfere; had IR hotsync'ed), and put on the cradle (same as in the SD situation; just pull the unit 90 degrees, and place the cradle on top of some books). I avoid taking the unit off the case as I fear that it would weaken the ridge.
I own a IBM WorkPad c505, which is anodized black (so much cooler :-), so my only "complain" is that there's no color options, not even for the red&blue special editions m505. Well, maybe it's for the best; my case already got some scratchs from coins and car keys.
Two thumbs up!!
Another Problem
RE: Another Problem
RE: Another Problem
Anybody found a fix for this?
Larry
RE: Another Problem
Larry
RE: Another Problem
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Good Job K
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Kensington PDA Protector case is better IMHO
Anyone shopping for a hard case should give a good hard look at the Kensington before making any purchase.
What is best about it is that it opens up, rather than to the side. You don't even have to have opposable thumbs to use this case. It isn't slippery and it is very protective. Especialy if you keep your checkbook registry on your palm you will love this case. To open and close this thing requires no dexterity and is very fast even when juggling groceries, checkbook pen etc....
I have obviously gushed too much but bottom line is, check it out before you buy.
RE: Kensington PDA Protector case is better IMHO
I will stick with Kensington for the already stated reasons. If I get another case, it will be a Vaja.
RE: Kensington PDA Protector case is better IMHO
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Differences in runs of the same case
As for the sticky tape, I too had this (with both units) but people don't need to go the WD-40 route, I simply rubbed the residue with my thumb for a few minutes which removed 95% of it until it was smooth with the case leaving kind of a blurry smear then I blew on it and rubbed with an old t-shirt for another minute and it was clean as brand new. Annoying but hardly a big problem.
Great Review
Great review!!! I got my case for Christmas and love it. I carry my Palm in my back pocket and the need for a hard case is obvious. The workarounds for using the cradle and lack of carry space for SD cards and business cards are features I can live with since it protects my PDA and looks cool at the same time. A friend saw my case and immediately went home and ordered one, he liked it so much.
Cradle solution
One more thing, I got a case with the instructions glued on with "bad" glue - it took 5 minutes of rubbing to get the crap off.
RE: Cradle solution
Best Palm Case So Far
M505 Hard Case
Need to hold together
But outer case and inner lining(?) are falling apart. They must have used cheap glue. Or is it just mine?
Hard case m505 with Stowaway keyboard
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Glue is fine
Opening and closing is tricky if you press both sides of the edge of the case. Once you get it of course it is easier, but good point there. The inside lining is excellent. I actually got mine and admired and thought, these things probably take reasonable development time to work out.
Like the case.