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Summary: Not perfect, but the best solution I've found
Review: I purchased the belt clip case because I got enough of carrying my Palm with me, or putting it in my pocket (not very convenient when you are wearing jeans).If the design is not perfect, it's the best solution I've found. My Palm is now always folloing me without my noticing. Here's my opinion concerning the few issues: - the velcro is indeed the biggest flaw in the design. If you're wearing a woolen jumper, beware. I with they had used a different mechanism thna velcro. - in terms of protection, it's not the most secure, but it's OK for regular use. The goal of the belt clip case is more to carry a palm easily rather than providing ironclad protection. - I've never had a problem getting the palm out, as long as I insert it glass facing out. - you can indeed sometimes accidently turn on the Palm, draining out the batteries. Personally, I do it sometimes when putting my Palm in its case. I would thus recommend turning the sound on, at least during the first few weeks. For the general comfort, it's OK. You can sometimes feel it on your stomach when leaning in certain positions. But I guess this is true for any device you attach to your belt, and not just a Palm.
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Summary: Essential equipment!
Review: NOVEMBER 2000 -- Before buying my Palm Vx, I spent months figuring out why other PDA's didn't work for me. The others were too large/heavy for my shirt pocket, and I didn't always have a shirt pocket anyway! The Palm Vx on my hip was the perfect solution. I don't even need a belt with this case. I clip it to my shorts waistband when going to the gym to keep track of the weight settings and number of repetitions on each machine. It even stays on while using the treadmill. I personally have had absolutely no problem with the velcro opening nor the fact that it folds in towards me (although I have been quite carefull while wearing sweaters). However, being black, it got rather hot in the sun while watching my son's soccer game until I switched it to my "shaded" side. NOTE: The design of the case seems to be able to damage the glass front unless you put the Palm in with the glass facing out, away from you. Bottom line: For the first time in my life, I have a PDA that works for me, and this leather carrying case is an essential part of that usefullness. UPDATE: January 2003 -- almost 2½ years after buying my Palm Vx and this leather case, I lost it on a public transit due to my own stupidity. I replaced the Palm Vx with a used one for $65, but found I just couldn't function without having the belt case as well, so I replaced it as well.
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Summary: Limited Protection from Everyday Hazards.
Review: This case works well for me. The belt clip "feels" just a little flimsy but has not caused any problems so maybe it's just me. I note that since I bought my case, the picture of it on Amazon looks slightly different around the clip area so maybe they have made some improvement into the design. You don't want to be dropping your Palm even if it is in this case (although the case would enhance its liklihood of survival). But, it does provide a lot of protection from everyday hazards. In short, the belt clip and the added protection make this a very useful item for carrying your Palm around.
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Summary: someone using this case for the M500
Review: When I bought this case I had a Palm V, and it fit great and seemed to be very capable of doing its job. Unfortunately I quickly decided to return the Palm V and get a M500 instead. Not wanting to return the case, I decided to use it with the M500. Though I don't have any problems because of this, I wouldn't recommend it because the fit is not very good. The Palm V fits in this case snuggly and securely, as it was designed for it. While using it with the slightly thinner and smaller M500 seems to offer the same level of protection it has too much freedom to move around. Another reason why I would recommend finding a differant case for the M500 is because wearing the case on the belt is a little bulky. A slightly smaller case designed for the M500 would be a little less combersome on your belt. If you need a case for a Palm V, this one is well made, offers protection for the screen on both sides, via hard plates, and seems to handle the everyday rigers of an outdoor job very well.
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