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Summary: Nice case - for the right users
Review: As folks have previously mentioned, this case does not allow easy access to the voicememo controls / headset jack on the left side of the T/T2. However, you can turn the unit around in the case if you need those on a regular basis.Contrary to other reviewers, I have NOT found the power-on issue to be a big problem. The case does have two small leather loops on the inside-bottom of the front cover that are designed to prevent the buttons from depressing. I have a stack of business cards in the front slot in the case which may provide a better buffer for the buttons. Then again, it may be that I'm just relatively careful with my PDA and don't bounce it around a lot. As one of the only cases designed specifically for the T/T2 line, this case will certainly please most users.
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Summary: Nice case - for the right users
Review: As folks have previously mentioned, this case does not allow easy access to the voicememo controls / headset jack on the left side of the T/T2. However, you can turn the unit around in the case if you need those on a regular basis. Contrary to other reviewers, I have NOT found the power-on issue to be a big problem. The case does have two small leather loops on the inside-bottom of the front cover that are designed to prevent the buttons from depressing. I have a stack of business cards in the front slot in the case which may provide a better buffer for the buttons. Then again, it may be that I'm just relatively careful with my PDA and don't bounce it around a lot. As one of the only cases designed specifically for the T/T2 line, this case will certainly please most users.
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Summary: Got an old Handspring visor?
Review: Been looking for cases for the Tungsten and not impressed. The case should address the following problems: * protection
* prevent it accidentally coming on
* prevent you losing parts
* easy access
* not to expensive Palms offerings provide a fair degree of protection, but do not isolate the palm from its surroundings (ever put your phone or PDA in your pocket to find a melted chocolate bar go all over it ). Palms offerings do not protect all the buttons so its easily turned on accidentally in a pocket. I recommend 'Power' from palmcentral.com to remedy buttons turning the unit on accidentally. The big problem is losing parts! Places ive looked are out of stock of tungsten pens? Why? Cos people keep losing them i presume. The design is really cool, yet not practical. You knock the unit and the pen falls out. Same with memory card - i suggest taping it in. My memory card was perpetualy falling out with the standard clear cover (which incidentally clips on the back when not in use). Easy access scores highly for palms cases with cutouts for certain buttons. WHY they have a cutout for the ON button I DONT know!! i feel all palms cases cost way too much.I ended up using my original handspring visor case. the device fits snugly in the case and wont fall out too easily. it goes in both open and closed if you so desire. it has protection all around from extranneous pocket trash, and the because the top of the case is a little longer than the unit you wont lose your pen so easily. I suggest wiring a spare pen to the case! No idea if you can buy the handspring case, but if you have one lying around give it a go, or wait for BodyGlove's offering.
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Summary: ok but flawed
Review: I agree with some of the comments about the unit switching itself on when the case is closed. This is simply ridiculous. If the case is in a bag and something presses on it, the date book or address book button will switch the palm on and there goes your battery without you noticing it. It's happened twice in the last month and it happens even if you don't have anything in the credit card sleeves on the left hand side cover. I used to have a case for my 500 that closed all the way with a zipper (better protection) and never ran into that problem. Otherwise this case is ok.
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Summary: Nice, elegant, but...
Review: Nice case. The TT is held in place by clamps on both sides, similar to the plastic hard cover that comes standars. Holds the PDA firmly in place. It's sleek and elegant, not bulky at all. One big problem though, when the case is closed you can't access the voice recorder button nor the headphone jack, which makes the PDS useless for MP3 playback.
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Summary: Case offers clever attachment to PDA
Review: This black leather case is indeed slim. It fits the Tungsten T closely. I was concerned with how the PDA would be attached to the case, as there is no description either here or at Palm.com and I really don't like velcro. The case is held on with a clip that fits into the slots where the original plastic cover clips into. It is easy to slip and out of the case for sync'ing. There are slots for two memory cards and two credit cards/photos. Some small leather pieces keep the leather from contacting the screen.
I rated this only a 4 because the logo on the front is embossed into the leather, rather than the attractive blue "dome" logo that is distinctive with the Tungsten-T (and as is shown in the photo).
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Summary: Warning! It's not that good...........
Review: This case is a disappointment. The little leather bars which are supposed to prevent the case making contact with the controls fails to do so if you try and use this as even a minimal credit card case. The old equivalent case for my m500 easily took half a dozen credit cards, driving licence, a book of stamps and a few business cards with no problem. With this, more than a couple of cards and the thing switches itself on and runs the batteries down. So it'll do the job but only if it's the Palm only. Beyond that, forget it. For the first time, I wish I'd gone for the metal case. (The Tungsten itself, by the way, is superb!)
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Summary: Barely adequate
Review: When I bought this case shortly after the TT came out, there weren't a lot of choices. I settled on this case because I don't like metal, but now wish I'd bought the metal case. My TT is a very important tool for me in my work as an ER nurse, and it is aggravating to pull it out to access ePocrates and get a blank screen because it accidentally got turned on in my pocket and drained the battery. Even tho I have it set to turn itself off after a minute, it must get turned on frequently as I standup, sit down, and move about the department. At least once a week this happens, where I'll go to work with a full battery, and try to turn it on to find it drained. The case is nice looking, and fine if you carry your TT in a briefcase or a large purse or backpack. If you have to carry it in a pocket, as I do, you will not be happy.
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Summary: Barely adequate
Review: When I bought this case shortly after the TT came out, there weren't a lot of choices. I settled on this case because I don't like metal, but now wish I'd bought the metal case. My TT is a very important tool for me in my work as an ER nurse, and it is aggravating to pull it out to access ePocrates and get a blank screen because it accidentally got turned on in my pocket and drained the battery. Even tho I have it set to turn itself off after a minute, it must get turned on frequently as I standup, sit down, and move about the department. At least once a week this happens, where I'll go to work with a full battery, and try to turn it on to find it drained. The case is nice looking, and fine if you carry your TT in a briefcase or a large purse or backpack. If you have to carry it in a pocket, as I do, you will not be happy.
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Summary: Adequate, but could be better
Review: When you get a Tungsten T you want to protect it. There are not that many options, since the Tungsten is a smaller size than most handhelds. The case and attachment is symmetrical , so if you want access to the headphone jack and recorder button (which can be configured to open an MP3 player instead), just turn your Tungsten around in the case. Pity Palm didn't realize and at least suggest this - or better still design for it! I like the sleeves for Credit/business cards and the little hidden pockets for (2) extra SD cards. Would be nice to have a case which:
1. Protects the handheld well
2. doesn't have to be removed to HotSync. (I guess this can be worked around with Bluetooth synch. in this case.)
3. Provides sufficient access to non-visual apps. Like MP3 and voice recording. At the moment, you can start Real Player with the VoiceRecord button on the side but it does start playing automatically. So you have to find the play button on the front somehow... Would be a nice option in the preferences of Real Player. (Will have to check out some other players.)
4. The clasp is flexible as content grows but a little awkward. One option is to extend the Tungsten out of the bottom of the case, whilst jogging, but this is less than ideal! This case is adequate, but only that. Buttons can be pressed accidentally but are hard to get at when you want to. (For example when you have the Palm in your pocket as an MP3 player.)
I think there is a real opportunity for someone to redesign the Palm cases to be more practical for multiple uses - make a case that both protects and is practical for everyday use.
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