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

[Robert Williams]

Paul,

This is my solution (I used it on my TREO 650 for @ a week and loved it, & I
will promptly re-install it on my TREO from VeriZon):

I bought a lateral pouch belt clip leather case. This case allows you to put
the TREO in horizontally & lift it out of the case using the stub antenna -
VERY handy and easy to get to.

However...there is always that chance that as it comes out, it slips out of
the ol' butterfingers. On to solution #2

I bought a silicon "glove" that fits over the TREO like skin. The screen &
keyboard remains open but there is enough 'padding' (I believe) to protect
the device from a drop.

I also got some screen protectors (actually they were a freebie promotion
but I think I will continue using them - keeps screen scratches to a
minimum!

I got all all this stuff from the treocentral store at a much better price
than I found anywhere else - the silicon case was $19.95 (others are as much
as $35) and the lateral pouch case was $19.95 as well. The screen protectors
are off special now and cost $16.00 for a 3 pack.

I went this paranoid route Paul because Cingular did not offer ANY type of
cellular insurance and I wanted to protect my investment as much as
possible.

In retrospect, I would probably only opt for the leather side case what with
Verizon's great insurance policy.

HTH

Bob

On 5/2/05 4:54 PM, "Paul Berkowitz" <berkowit at silcom.com> wrote:

> 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?
>