Handspring Sleek Aluminum Case for Visor Edge (Silver)

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Summary: Make Your PDA Battle Ready
Review: I had my Palm Visor for just under 2 months. After I bought this Aluminum case, I had a tendency to drop and bruise it a lot more. Thank goodness I was prepared. This thing takes a beating, and protects the palm from scratches and 3 foot free falls. I recommend it to anyone who carries their PDA around from 9-5.

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Summary: Not so easy
Review: I ordered an aluminum case to go with my new Handspring Visor Edge. It was advertised as "easy to slide on and off." NOT - the PDA seemed locked in - I popped the Visor on to the floor once trying to dislodge it. The cover is advertised as being able to stay on during synchronization. NOT again - it forces the PDA to sit just a bit too high in the cradle and does not allow it to connect. I'm returning mine.

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Summary: The official leather case is definately a better product.
Review: The case need to be removed either using a leather or metal case. So if you want to protect your Visor Edge, it is the same no matter which case you use.

The metal case is solid and does its job well. However, it has the following major CONs:
1. Block half of the IR port.
2. Hard to push out when removing and ofter leave black marks on the back of the unit.
3. Need to remove the flip cover when using the metal case.

It is a good product compare to any generic case. But as a Viso edge owner, I'll go with the leather case.

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Summary: Nice looking, has to be pushed up for charging
Review: The Edge is an anodized aluminum sandwich with an anodized aluminum flip-top cover. I see no point in enclosing it in ANOTHER aluminum case that offers no additional protection. Unless:

* You want to stick some notes to the left cover.
* You want the cover to open to the left instead of to the top.
* You hate the design on the flip-top cover.
* You lost or broke the flip-top cover and want to try something different.
* You want to fumble with something before you beam or synchronize.
* You find the Edge too thin. ;-)
* You love the Edge so much and want to buy its every accessory.

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Summary: Nice looking, has to be pushed up for charging
Review: This case is not completely aluminum, so the inside and hinge are plastic ( a little disappointing.)

It's not as protective as some of the zippered vinyl or leather cases for sale, but it beats the cover that comes with the edge. For one thing, it won't fly off if you drop the Edge. I also like the little window in front that allows you to see the silent alarm go off. You can beam synchronize easily, just by opening the cover flat (took me a while to figure that out though.)

On the other hand, you have to slide it up a bit to use the regular charger, or even the travel charger. But I don't see how that's much different from other cases, where you still have to take the Edge out to charge. Because the Edge snaps into the case, it takes a little force with your thumbs to slide the case up and down, and yes, it could shoot off suddenly if you apply too much force. I also wish there were a case that could accommodate the module!

The main thing about this case is that it looks pretty sexy and goes well with the Sumdex silver padded case, which is also matte metallic with dots. I have put some velcro on the back of this case, attaching it to the inside of the sumdex. This way there's both rigid support and padding, and I don't have to get the velcro adhesive gummed onto the back of my Edge.

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Summary: Pretty good once you figure it out...
Review: While this isn't the best case out there in terms of complete protection for your Handspring Visor Edge (it doesn't cover the edges of the PDA like some of Palm's cases for their PDAs do), it's probably one of the better looking ones. However, there are a few things that Handspring probably could have done better...

Handspring claims that the Visor Edge can be charged while it is still in this case. This is only half true. The Visor Edge MAY be charged while it is in the case, but the user must slide the Visor Edge one position down in order to provide enough clearance to the charging contacts on the cradle. (The case has three sets of small nubs on the track on which the Visor Edge mounts to the case - the top-most nub secures the case in its full coverage position, while the next set down is the charging position). The user may close the cover over the Visor Edge while in this charging position, thereby providing protection for the screen while it sits on the charging cradle.

Sliding the Visor Edge is difficult at first, but I've found that the easiest way is to place your four fingers behind the top half of the Edge case and then use your thumb to push down moderately gently on the top of the Visor Edge to slide it out.

Beaming with the case on is not a problem, as the case has a small indentation to account for the Edge's sideways oriented infrared port.

The problem is that Handspring does not include any instructions with the case to tell you these things I've figured out on my own. If you have this case (or plan to purchase it), I hope these tips help you enjoy it better.

One last extra tip: for extra protection, your Visor Edge and aluminum case will fit nicely into one of the Handspring Neoprene Sport Cases.