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RE: :-)
(Why do some people say you can kill two birds with one stone when it's hard enough killing one bird with two stones?)
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(I feel special, now...)
I bought the leather flip case for my Treo 90, and after a few weeks of using it, it just felt to "Bulky" in my pocket. I went back to using the built in flip cover. That sure comes in handy!
I will hopefully be getting the Tunngsten C at the end of the month, and It sure would be nice to have the built in flip cover on it! I don't think it does, though...
Funny review, BTW...
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RE: :-)
Also checkout this review of the 6 top cases for the TT. More pictures here of each case too.
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cheers,
Steve
Palm Scuba Sleeve Thingy
RE: Palm Scuba Sleeve Thingy
How to "easily" slide the slider when the T is attached on the case? You use your thumb, place it on the horizontal center, directly on top of the 5-way navigator and gently slide it down. Magic? Not!
Thumb marks all over the screen? Have you ever heard about screen protectors?! The screen protectors from Brando Workshop are smudge proof and washable (not disposable). http://shop.brando.com.hk/
Belt clip? Get a Body Glove PDA belt clip and attach it on your Sleeve case. Works for me! ;)
Got Palm? Don't keep it, flaunt it!
RE: Palm Scuba Sleeve Thingy
Louis
Best Case . . . so far
So . . . I went back to the Saunders/Rhinoskin site today . . . and they've replaced it with a side opening version! Why? Can't say, but the replacement looks *really* cheesy compared to mine. You can order a comparable one from Brando in Hong Kong (http://shop.brando.com.hk/detungstentcasef.php) -- just make sure to have it quarantined for SARS first (ooh, bad joke).
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TT First Adopter, Purchased 10/29/2002
Palm III, IIIc, T|T
RE: Best Case . . . so far
Additionally, E&B's new "Techlock" clip is about the sturdiest clip I've ever owned. I'm hard on belt clips, even breaking an Ultra clip at one time. I have yet to even strain this thing. It's great. The design makes the PDA secure on your belt while still being easy to remove when desired. When I first saw it I thought it was cheesy, but now I'm sold.
So if you're looking for a good flip/play though case that you *don't* have to quarantine (based in San Diego, CA), go with E&B.
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RE: Best Case . . . so far
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RE: Best Case . . . so far
It is a bit bulky so I've ordered a Palm hard case (based mostly on this review) for use this summer -- we'll see how it goes. Maybe one of my cases will end up on eBay! :)
Great review
RE: Great review
1) the memory card storage slots in the flip lid require you to store the card with the metal connectors facing out, and you almost can't help but touch them when you slide a card out
2) the open top means that when you drop the Tungsten into your backpack or jacket pocket upside down, when it lands the memory card or stylus can be pressed and pop out. It's only happened a few times, but it's a few times more than I like.
OTHEr than that, I am very satisfied with its durability, access to the voice memo button (remapped to play OGG files) and headphone jack
Richard
RE: Great review
I own the Tungsten T Hard Case and am am concerned abt the inadeqancy of the memory storage card slots. As rightly pointed out, the metal connectors are pointing facing out. Would that spoil my memory cards esp. with frequent usage?
RE: Great review
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Rating icons?
-alan
RE: Rating icons?
If you are using IE, you can hover your cursor over the icon and the actual rating number will show up. Perhaps PIC will change the icons at some point to provide better contrast. I'll pass your comments on to Ryan. Thanks.
cheers,
Steve
RE: Rating icons?
Wow, I just had an epiphany. I very well may be the laziest person in America.
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The case I have!
http://www.ebcases.com/StoreFront.bok
It's just COOL.... I use the one that has a belt clip!
The E&B slipper case
The E&B case does have problems though. One, while the buttons on the front of the Palm can't be turned on accidentally while the case is closed, the POWER button on the top and the voice memo button on the side can be easily turn the Palm on accidentally. I also often find my SD card half ejected (which really scares me, because it could potentially fall out unnoticed.)
Two, out of the box you can't really open your Tungsten T without sort of half pulling it out of the case. This is easily fixed with a piece of double sided mounting tape (a well documented and effective solution) but E&B still ought to include a piece of the tape in the box.
Three, the case almost completely hides the indicator LED on the front of the Palm. So, you can't see the silent alarms, and when you put your Palm in the cradle you have to crane your neck around to the side to see if you seated it properly and the charging light is on. I'm expecting this problem to become more
frustrating when I upgrade to OS 5.xxx that actually turns the light off when the Palm is fully charged.
Four, the case primarly exists for screen protection, not shock absorbtion. The left and right side of the Palm are almost completly exposed, and the leather covering the bottom and back is thin and flush with the Tungsten's body. If you're looking for a case that would protect your Tungsten on even a few inches drop to a concrete floor, this case would only save you on the front side. This means that for rugged use it's not much better than the included plastic Tungsten doohickey we all love to hate.
Five, it's $35.00 plus shipping. I think we're paying for fine leather with these products (finer still in Vaja-land) and I personally could not care less. It's not worth $35.00, but it's the best case in it's price class, if that makes any sense.
Hope that helps.
Palm Researcher at the University of Texas at Austin
http://www.edb.utexas.edu/petrosino/pda
I'll miss my slide connector
this is a piece of design mastery, a slick way to place your stylus in either side and a way to solidly connect a slim case without any extra gizmos (mine even stays in my hard case every day when I drop it! . what the heck were they thinking, give me a 5.2 os V series pleaaase!
the only two things keeping from a tungsten are 1. inadequate cse selection and 2. Im waiting for them to ship with graffiti 2
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RE: I'll miss my slide connector
I am happy to see Palm continue the innovation and try out the side clasps of the T|T that the cases seem to all be utilizing. My T|T snaps right into my Scuba Sleeve Case. I would hate to have to go to a velcro based solution.
RE: I'll miss my slide connector
Just a few other comments about my TT hard case...first, I wish it had the softer neoprene padding of my Vx RhinoSkin hard case, second, I agree with the others about the stupidity of having to insert the SD cards with the metal tabs exposed. This design flaw also doesn't allow you to see the cover of the SD cards in the event you want to label them or if you use different memory size cards or brands of SD cards to differentiate the data content. Third, I wish the Palm hard case had a locking clasp to prevent the cover from opening on its own (a la RhinoSkin hard case). Lastly, because I needed the ability to carry my TT on my belt (which the Palm hard case doesn't have an option to provide), I ended up buying a $10 Targus black nylon case with a velcro belt loop at my local Fry's to slide my TT with the hard case into. This Targus case has worked well as an added shock absorber on at least one occassion when my Palm flew out of my hands while exiting a co-worker's van (as I got bumped by another person) and also protects the hard case against further scratches. I know this is overkill to use the Targus case as a cover for my hard case, but its been very helpful for accomodating my need to be able to carry my TT on my belt. As I mention above, I'll probably buy the Covertec case since it provides a quality finish and allows easy syncing while in the case.
Tungsten Cases
I switched back to the scuba case for a few weeks..and even being a lefty found it to be not too bad. The cover opens more as you use it. I am currently using the leather case, but would really like to get a flip up leather case (ala Slipper, Vaja) but have been disapponted with the quality of the Slipper case..seems kind of unfinished. I have been totally mystified by the attitude of Vaja and their funky marketing techniques..like what is the difference between the 54, 85 and 100 dollar cases..other than the fact that the 54 dollar cases are "sold out" and I can't get the leather combination I want in the more expensive cases (so what makes it custom???? and worth the extra $$$))
Well..I guess I will continue to wait!!!!
RE: Tungsten Cases
Has anyone tried the Convertec TT case yet? It looks like it's the best of all possible worlds, you can recharge without removing the PDA and listen to MP3 when it's closed. (http://www.mobileplanet.com/private/covertec/Default.asp)
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cheers,
Steve
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Paul C.
Palm Slim Leather Case
Regards, Tom S.
The Best Case...
When it comes to ultimate protection i use the InnoPocket alu case, which is just great...
RE: The Best Case...
I am personnally looking for the best leather flip case I can find, but have none as of yet.
If you look closely though, you'll see that since there is no slot by the universal connector, you must sync only after extending the slide-out portion of the Tungsten. I try to slide out as little as possible and when walking in to work in the morning do not want to use two hands to slide out and fasten to cradle when sitting down to my desk. I also liked the idea of using the side slots for attachment, but if you tinker with your clear supplied cover you'd see it is actually quite loose, which would be magnified in a case of this sort.
I am seriously considering the Vaja, EB Slipper and Sena cases, price no object, but want the best leather, smallest size, easiest use flip case.
I might use a belt clip occasionally, but will not get a permanent belt clip, since it would be in the way most times.
Any suggestions ?
RE: The Best Case...
RE: The Best Case...
RE: The Best Case...
A good solid, but at the same time slim, case that allows you to sync with the craddle without removing the Palm is still my utopia.
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Palm-branded TT cases and SD cards
I tried the Aluminum case and was appalled to see that the default way to place the SD cards in their slots is with the front side facing in. This makes it rather difficult to tell which card is which. Also, the SD cards are easier to remove from the Aluminum case, but sometimes they remove themselves -- I've found them at the bottom of my backpack.
I've settled on the Vaja i-Vod case.
Anyone in the market for a slightly used Slim Leather Case and/or a slightly used Aluminum case?
I don't understnad the adulation for the hard case
First off, if you drop the TT in the case, I GUARANTEE that the TT will jump out of the case after the first bounce. Not a Big deal on carpet or maybe wood surfaces, but how about asphalt and concrete? Furthermore, the case has no substantial method of staying closed -- anything pressing against the joint will push it open. This case also uses a significantly thinner gauge aluminum than the m500 palm hard case. As a result, the shell is quite flexible.
I work as a plant manager in a manufacturing setting, and have concerns that this case will live up to the reptuation of its older brother. Don't get me wrong, this case is decently designed for what it is. But what it is NOT, is $40 worth of accident protection for your TT -- based upon Palm's own prior hard case achievements. I'd say the value is more around $25. and good protection from average -- but not serious abuse.
RE: I don't understnad the adulation for the hard case
Plus points:
- I can extend the Palm when in the case, tricky at first but easy once I got the knack
- I can even close the case with the Palm extended which is useful when jumping on/off a train in the morning
- the SD storage slots (but ...)
Negative:
- the way the SD slots hold the cards with their contacts out
- must remove from case to recharge, sync, etc
- I miss a pocket for a couple of business cards, etc in the case
- the cheap apperance/feel of the case (if it was cheap I wouldn't mind)
Dave
RE: I don't understnad the adulation for the hard case
So far the only case I've ever owned that I think *could* stop a bullet is the RhinoSkin Titanium case I had for my IIIx. It weighs almost as much as my Tungsten, but if I really want my PDA to be protected from *anything* I know it will be if I put it in there. The Tungsten fits the case with room to spare: if I had some extra neoprene, I could make the fit perfect for those "high risk" situations :-)
RE: I don't understnad the adulation for the hard case
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Palm Cases
Palm Hard Case - It is impossible to extend the slider when in the case. However, this was not the deal-breaker for me. The thing I ABLOLUTELY could not live with is the fact that if the Tungsten is dropped from more that five inches, the Tungsten will fly out of the case. Try it for your self and see, although I wouldn't recommend it. VERY UNACCEPTALBLE. I don't know about you, but I don't want my TT flying ANYWHERE.
Scuba case - Great case, except for the fact that is an absolute DUST MAGNET. Not a big deal, but to irritating to keep nonetheless.
Slim Leather Case - This is the case I kept. It has a very secure fit, and is actually USABLE while in the case. For those of you who want access to the earphone while still in the case, attach the TT upside-down. This will let you close the case and still listen to your MP3's.
RE: Palm Cases
I agree, however, that the hard case is not designed to protect the TT to withstand significant drops. Frankly, the only case that I have ever used that allowed me to literally toss my Palm without fear (which I used to do to harass my Pocket PC friends) is the referenced Rubber Bumper model from Fellowes. Of course, case size tends to grow with protection level and that case was rather large. The hard case really just provides decent protection while floating around in a backpack, briefcase, or purse. I am not tempted to toss my TT across the room while it is in this case. I am still waiting for such a portable and bullet proof case to hit the market. Of course, I would also like it to have a built in espresso machine and widescreen HDTV. ;-)
Thanks for the comments.
cheers,
Steve
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Scuba Case vs Aluminum Case
Great review
I also ran to the store to buy a case right after buying my TT and using that absolutely useless item they ship as a cover. Being Canadian, I don't have as many options in buying cases here. I can buy them online but usually when you add exchange, duty, taxes and shipping, even a great deal ends up being 2 to 3 times more expensive than just buying something here.
So I went to a local store and looked at the options and I first chose the leather case because the hard case looked more bulky. I used the leather case for about a month and while I thought that it looked really nice and the business card slots were useful (although I found that I could only put a few cards in there without them pressing on my screen), the fact that the case kept hitting my hard buttons and turning the Palm on was a deal breaker for me. I tried software solutions but none worked as well as I'd liked. The final straw was when I went on a business trip. I took my Palm (at about 85% charge) and put it into my pants pocket as usual and went to the customer's office. I did a training all morning, never looking at my Palm and then went to lunch with a couple of people there. When I got back to the office, I took the Palm out of my pocket to find the message that I should put my Palm in the cradle immediately. It was down to under 10% charge. I had, of course, left my travel charger in the hotel. Luckily, there was somebody in the office who had an M130 and I was able to use their cradle to juice up my Palm.
When I got back home, I immediately went back to the store and purchased the hard case. I have been using it for a couple of months now and I really like it a lot. It looks much nicer than the leather case (people even comment on how cool it looks), it allows me access to the voice memo button and best of all, it does not touch the hard buttons. I agree, that the storeage for the SD cards was designed strangely by putting the cards in with the contacts in front. I think they probably did it so that frequent removals of the cards wouldn't damage the contacts. It's not that big a deal for me because I can easily tell which card is which.
Although it may not be the most secure case, I think it's definitely the best solution for me.
Bob
Functionality for Lefties
Rhinoskin Case
Unmentioned...
ergonomics of cover on L or R side, or top
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