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Rating: 
Summary: Only one thing I don't like
Review: I bought this case about a year ago, but I wanted to give it some use before I submitted a review. I required a well-made and stylish leather case that added as *little* bulk as possible to my (original) Visor, while providing some basic protection. I didn't want a case that used hook & pile fastener to attach the Handspring - I wanted a case that took advantage of Handsprings unique top-and-bottom cover attachment system. DESCRIPTION: This is a black leather fold-over case with a leather strap (2 1/2-in long, 3/4-in wide) that wraps from the back edge and fastens to the front (when closed) using a quality hook & pile fastener (probably Velcro). The pile is sewn into the full length of the leather strap, and a 1-in by 3/4-in hook pad is sewn onto the front. There is a small Handspring logo (about 3/4-in square) stamp-embossed on the lower right-hand corner of the front. Closed and containing the original Visor only, it measures 5 1/8-in tall, 3 3/8-in wide and 1 1/8-in thick (not including the extra width of the attached strap). The front and back panels contain sewn-in cardboard for form and added protection. It's a tight-fitting case for the original Visor design -- It may not fit properly with the slim models! POCKETS: There are four pockets on the inside left. Three are credit card sized and will leave exposed the top 1/8-in of any credit cards you have inserted. These pockets are snug but can stretch to fit about three credit cards each (and maybe more). Each "end" about 3 1/4-in deep, so you won't lose any cards in the pockets. Be careful if you stretch out the pockets with more than just a couple of cards - although cards normally fit snugly, there's not much that will stop a card from slipping out of a loose pocket. The side pocket (still on the inside left, under the credit card pockets) is bigger and "ends" at 2 3/8-in deep. It's 4 3/4-in wide, and items placed inside will be somewhat protected (by the strap) from falling out. QUALITY: This case seems very well made. The leather is free from scars and the stitching is practically perfect. After months of daily use, all stitches remain very tight, and there are no dangling threads, fraying edges or anything of the sort. Stitching and cuts are very uniform and beginning and ending points (of stitches) are well reinforced. There are no places where the stitches have "missed" their intended target - for example, the stitches around the edges and corners never miss the folded edges they intend to fasten. To hold the Visor in place, there is a hard plastic cover that is both tightly stitched and glued into place under a thin layer of leather on the right-hand side. This holds my Visor in place very snugly. PROTECTION: When the visor is in the case, there's about a 1/8-in leather "edge" around it for a bit of protection. For a leather case, it provides good protection, but I certainly wouldn't go drop kicking it across the living room. I've accidentally dropped the Visor a couple of times (onto hard airport floors), and the case has successfully protected it (though the stylus flew out once). There are about three layers of leather a couple layers of sewn-in thin cloth (for the pockets) and a sewn-in piece of cardboard that protect the front of the visor. There are two layers of leather, the hard plastic holder, and a piece of sewn-in cardboard protecting the back. It's a good SOFT case, providing basic protection - don't play football with it or step on it and you'll probably be okay. USABILITY: The strap tends to get in the way - it tends to curl right on top of the screen when you open the case up. Also, the open-like-a-book design requires a little more manipulation than a flip-top design, but with a little practice, you'll be able to open it quite quickly with one hand. I tend to pull the strap to the back, and then fold the front cover to the back as well. The cover then re-fastens onto the strap on the back of the case (a good side-effect of the strap design) and the Visor is exposed and very easy to use - just don't drop it now, because it's not well protected. I basically use the pockets for frequent flyer cards and for the ProxCard that gets me into the parking structure at work. (I can just wave the Visor case in front of the sensor and the gate opens up.) WEAR & TEAR: The case has held up very well so far - probably because of the durability of the leather and the quality construction. The hook & pile fastener used in construction seems to be of high quality. The pile sewn onto the strap has not buckled or separated, and the fabric shows little sign of wear. The hook part of the fastener is still very firm and effective. The only place the case really shows wear is on the strap - close to where it goes into the back edge of the case. This is probably due mostly to the way I fold the strap to the back. Otherwise the case is still in excellent condition. OVERALL RATING: I rate this product with four stars mainly because of the sometimes-annoying strap, but I can't think of a way they could have remedied the annoyance. And, though the hook and pile fastener has some positive side effects, I bet it'll be the first to wear out, and when it does it'll basically render the case useless. That said I'm extremely satisfied with the quality, style and lack of bulk, which were my initial requirements. It's probably the smallest quality case you can get for the Visor. If you want a good balance of bulk, protection, style and quality, than this is the case for you. If you're clumsy or work around heave machinery all day, you might opt for a hard case instead. Hope this was helpful!
Rating: 
Summary: Good except for velcro
Review: I like the slots for the credit cards, Visor snaps well
into slot, etc... but the Velcro has worn out very
quickly and is basically ineffective in keeping the
case closed. Would prefer a snap or zipper case.
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Summary: Watch out!! Not compatible with ALL Visor!!
Review: Okay--1,000 words. I've got to make this short. 1. No clips or loops means that you MUST keep an eye and grip on it. For me, this meant a much lower chance of putting it down and forgetting it, or dropping it--I made SURE I had it, and made SURE I had a grip on it. For others, this design might make it more likely to drop your device. 2. No velcro, no slide-in bars. The Visor clips right in and out with no problems. Easy to change the springboards, and easy to get the stylus out. 3. Cover can be folded back underneath the device for secure, one-handed gripping. You won't have to hold this the same way you would hold a book, for example. 4. As long as your springboard fits flush into the Visor, it should not interfere with this case. Larger module (Minijam, modems, etc) will NOT work, however. 5. It has pockets on the inside cover, although these are considerably longer than your drivers license, credit card, etc. I never felt comfortable putting my DL in these. All in all, a good case for the price. If purchasing your Visor stretched your budget (as it did mine), this is a great case to keep it safe until you can afford a better one.
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Summary: Snazzy leather
Review: This is a great item to protect your Handspring Visor's screen, but unless it is the only item in your purse or briefcase, it's going to get banged around and your PDA will not be protected from dust. Every time I pull mine out of my purse, it's covered with lint from tissues or one of the other 9 million items I've got flying around in there. The slot for the stylus is not secure as it is in the Handspring itself, so if you put a stylus in there, chances are that it will fall out and be buried in the bottom of your handbag. The leather is supple and fine quality, but if I was going to look for a new cover/protector for my Handspring, I would get one that would enclose it completely and protect it from dust, moisture and jostling.
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Summary: Warning is NOT for all Handspring Visors
Review: This is a nice case but it is not advertised correctly. The ad states that it fits all Visor Handhelds, it does not, and it clearly states this on the box. Do not buy this case if you own a Visor Edge (as I do) or the Vison Prism
Rating:
Summary: Not for Visor Prism
Review: This is a nice little case - compact and holds the Visor nicely in the plastic clips. When I owned the Visor Neo, it was indispensable. Unfortuneately, when I upgraded to the Visor Prism, I no longer had a use for it. I was hoping to find one with the slim design and plastic clips that perfectly conform to the Visor, but I just ended up with another one of these that had been mislisted as being for the Prism. Ask questions before you buy if looking for the Prism model!
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Summary: Not for Visor Prism
Review: This is a nice little case - compact and holds the Visor nicely in the plastic clips. When I owned the Visor Neo, it was indispensable. Unfortuneately, when I upgraded to the Visor Prism, I no longer had a use for it. I was hoping to find one with the slim design and plastic clips that perfectly conform to the Visor, but I just ended up with another one of these that had been mislisted as being for the Prism. Ask questions before you buy if looking for the Prism model!
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