Handspring Chestnut Rustic Leather Case

Rating:
Summary: I sent it back
Review: I can't think of a better case for your VISOR handheld! This is a small, durable, leather case that gives you added protection for your VISOR while giving it some style too. The rustic look of this case offsets the more hi-tech look of my graphite VISOR. The leather is beautiful and looks even better with contiuned use. There is a place to store an extra stylus (or small pencil/pen) in the spine of the case and there is a very valuable pocket to store business cards, credit cards, or paper. I find keeping my primary stylus in the case's spine gives me eaiser access. I keep a spare in the slot on the VISOR itself. The pocket makes turning the case into a wallet a viable option.

One really nice thing about the case is that there's a slight layer of padding built into it that really protects the VISOR from being beat up in a backpack, briefcase or just with daily use. Don't worry though, the padding doesn't make this a bulky case. Stand alone the VISOR is about 3/4" thick. In the case it measures about 1". The peg closure is a nice touch and adds to the overall rustic feel. When you first get it the strap is really tight and hard to pull off the peg, but the leather soon gives a bit and makes for easy opening, but never sacrificing a secure closure. I've never found my my case mysteriously open. The stitching on the outside is very strong and after 6 months of daily use, still hasn't frayed.

I think the most important thing to realize about this case is is the way the VISOR is attached to it. With a Palm you have to stick a piece of velcro on the back of your PDA and attach it to the other piece of velcro on the case to keep it in there. This gives you a fuzzy square of fabric that can't be removed from your PDA,can be very unattractive and annoying. I've even heard of Plams falling out of cases because the velcro didn't grab good enough. All this has has been expertly solved by the makers of this case! When you recieve your VISOR it comes with a hard plastic cover for the screen that can be attached to the back of the PDA when it's in use. With this case, that pastic cover is bound onto the back inside flap of the case so all you have to do is snap your VISOR into it! This makes a very secure fit and it's impossible for the VISOR to fall out. To releae the VISOR all you do is snap it out again. No more having to deal with annoying velcro on the back of your PDA. What's even better about this feature is it gives you some extra protection for the back of your VISOR! As far as I know this "snap in" feature is standard on all cases for the VISOR. The only drawback it this feature is it blocks the springboard slot. So if you want to attach the camera, MP3 player, or any ohter module that sticks out from the top of the VISOR, you'll have no choice but to keep your VISOR out of it's case. But any module that lies flush with the VISOR will have no problem.

I said it in the beginning and I'll say it again; I can't think of a better case for your VISOR. The outdoorsy, old era/new era combo really works for me. This is a marvelous case that protects your VISOR, looks stylish and is very functional! You can't be without one!

Rating:
Summary: Style, Comfort and Protection for your VISOR
Review: I can't think of a better case for your VISOR handheld! This is a small, durable, leather case that gives you added protection for your VISOR while giving it some style too. The rustic look of this case offsets the more hi-tech look of my graphite VISOR. The leather is beautiful and looks even better with contiuned use. There is a place to store an extra stylus (or small pencil/pen) in the spine of the case and there is a very valuable pocket to store business cards, credit cards, or paper. I find keeping my primary stylus in the case's spine gives me eaiser access. I keep a spare in the slot on the VISOR itself. The pocket makes turning the case into a wallet a viable option.

One really nice thing about the case is that there's a slight layer of padding built into it that really protects the VISOR from being beat up in a backpack, briefcase or just with daily use. Don't worry though, the padding doesn't make this a bulky case. Stand alone the VISOR is about 3/4" thick. In the case it measures about 1". The peg closure is a nice touch and adds to the overall rustic feel. When you first get it the strap is really tight and hard to pull off the peg, but the leather soon gives a bit and makes for easy opening, but never sacrificing a secure closure. I've never found my my case mysteriously open. The stitching on the outside is very strong and after 6 months of daily use, still hasn't frayed.

I think the most important thing to realize about this case is is the way the VISOR is attached to it. With a Palm you have to stick a piece of velcro on the back of your PDA and attach it to the other piece of velcro on the case to keep it in there. This gives you a fuzzy square of fabric that can't be removed from your PDA,can be very unattractive and annoying. I've even heard of Plams falling out of cases because the velcro didn't grab good enough. All this has has been expertly solved by the makers of this case! When you recieve your VISOR it comes with a hard plastic cover for the screen that can be attached to the back of the PDA when it's in use. With this case, that pastic cover is bound onto the back inside flap of the case so all you have to do is snap your VISOR into it! This makes a very secure fit and it's impossible for the VISOR to fall out. To releae the VISOR all you do is snap it out again. No more having to deal with annoying velcro on the back of your PDA. What's even better about this feature is it gives you some extra protection for the back of your VISOR! As far as I know this "snap in" feature is standard on all cases for the VISOR. The only drawback it this feature is it blocks the springboard slot. So if you want to attach the camera, MP3 player, or any ohter module that sticks out from the top of the VISOR, you'll have no choice but to keep your VISOR out of it's case. But any module that lies flush with the VISOR will have no problem.

I said it in the beginning and I'll say it again; I can't think of a better case for your VISOR. The outdoorsy, old era/new era combo really works for me. This is a marvelous case that protects your VISOR, looks stylish and is very functional! You can't be without one!

Rating:
Summary: I sent it back
Review: Perhaps it's my monitor, but when this case arrived the leather was much lighter than it appeared on the screen. I'd call it a light camel color. I don't think it was just the color, but I thought it looked a little, well... better suited for a woman. My wife even said it looked like a purse. I don't really consider myself a "macho" guy, but it certainly wasn't the right case for me.

The post closure is a nice touch and adds character. But, as a practical matter, the post does stand up fairly high and I wondered about getting jabbed by it when carrying it in a pocket.

Other than these minor complaints, the case appears to be well assembled of quality leather, and held the Visor securely when I tried it. This case would be fine if you want a light tan leather, with a unique closure (and you don't carry it in your pocket).

I decided to order the distressed leather model to try to get a darker color. It comes with a snap closure which may be safer anyway. The cognac bridle leather might be even better yet, but it is $10.00 more and probably not worth the difference.

If all else fails, there's always black.