[missing-sync-palmos-talk] [OT] Cases

[Paul Berkowitz]

On 5/2/05 1:28 AM, "Robert Williams" <bobwilliams at knology.net> wrote:

>  and Verizon's rather bulletproof cell phone insurance is
> worth the wait anyway - it really IS the best in the business - All it will
> take is one OOPS & dropping the 650 onto a hard surface to make the wait
> worth it!

This is _way_ OT so I'm prepared to be told it's too OT for this list.

I'm coming up against one of the liabilities of having everything in one
device (the Treo 650). As a phone, you want to be able to answer it quickly
with a minimum of fussing about opening cover clasps, etc. On the other
hand, it's a pretty valuable item that probably should be protected by a
good case, in case you do drop it.

Most cases are either "open face" - which affords no protection to the front
- or are latched at the bottom and have to be unlatched, then "unwrapped". I
first was going to get one of palmOne's own "Formfit" cases. But it's open
face - is it even worth it? It's basically to have a way of attaching it to
a belt. I prefer to put it in my pocket. I'm rather enjoying having no case
at all, but I'm sure it will get scratched and maybe damaged in time. (I do
have a thin film over the screen.)

There are a number of classy - and expensive - cases around. One of the
nicest is the Piel Frama - you can get it at the palmOne Treo store or more
models at <http://www.pielframa.com/menu_treo650.htm> . ($60 or 60 euros).
But it does have the "unwrapping" issue like the rest of them. Then there's
the world's-most-expensive-case from Vaja
<http://www1.vajacases.com/home_en.html> - the T66 must give the best
protection (rock-hard leather) but looks even more awkward to open and costs
more than a Zire ($130). The PA31 ($77) would be an alternative to the Piel
Frama. One of the most interesting options is the Sena
<http://www.senacases.com/catalog/Palm-Treo-650-MagnetFlipper-Cases-p-1-c-32
0.html> It is a flip-down (magnet close) from the top, so would be by far
the quickest to get open if the phone rings. Almost as quick as no case at
all. Of course it might also flip open if you dropped it. Still, it looks
like it might be the best bet. It's also very reasonable ($44), relatively
for these high-end cases.

There's a good round-up of reviews here:
<http://www.mobiletechreview.com/tips/Treo_650_cases.htm>.

As I say, I'm tempted to go with no case at all, but it has its risks... Any
thoughts?


-- 
Paul Berkowitz