RhinoSkin Titanium Slider Hardcase for Palm VII

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Summary: great protection against accidental damage and dog teeth
Review: actually it's probably 4+. it would be a 5 if the up-down buttons didn't touch the under side of case top when closed. that and the fact that there is no positive retention (i.e. velcro or some such) to keep the visor in the box. that said i think it is the best protection available.

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Summary: Moneysaver
Review: After cracking the screen on my first hangspring Visor, I decided to try the Rhinoskin Ti slider case for my second visor. Despite the added bulk that the case adds, it is very workable overall. But my love for the case came one day at work when I was up on a 15' tall tower and accidentally knocked the case off my belt (I have rhinoskin's matching belt case for the Ti-slider). The case enclode handspring dropped about 18 feet to the concrete floor. I climbed down and pulled the cse out of the belt pouch, then opened the case. Not a mark on the handspring. Still works perfectly. The case has already payed for itself...

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Summary: Moneysaver
Review: After cracking the screen on my first hangspring Visor, I decided to try the Rhinoskin Ti slider case for my second visor. Despite the added bulk that the case adds, it is very workable overall. But my love for the case came one day at work when I was up on a 15' tall tower and accidentally knocked the case off my belt (I have rhinoskin's matching belt case for the Ti-slider). The case enclode handspring dropped about 18 feet to the concrete floor. I climbed down and pulled the cse out of the belt pouch, then opened the case. Not a mark on the handspring. Still works perfectly. The case has already payed for itself...

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Summary: Needs A Make Over & A Trip to the Re-Engineering Lab!
Review: I bought the Ti Slider and was unhappy with it almost as quickly as I opened the package. It seemed very cool in the pictures, but it is not very practical or impressive... Pros: * Titanium! Should last long & resist a lot of damage. * I haven't seen anything that comes close to it for protection!

Cons: * Big & Bulky- Don't let the fact it is titanium fool you, this case is heavy! Also, I had trouble getting it in & out of my pockets. * Styling- This looked somewhat impressive on the web, but it after viewing it in person, it could use a serious make over! It looks like an ugly metal box! Not nearly as nice as the Palm V fitted case from Rhinoskin! * Impratical- The Stylus holder is obstructed, so you have to remove the PDA in order to get to the Stylus. This wouldn't be so bad if there was a place to put an extra stylus! So every time you want to use your Palm VII, you have to remove it, take out the Stylus & then put the Palm back in! Yuck! Also, you must remove PDA to adjust contrast wheel. * Cheap Feel- It feels like a cheap metal box. Sliding mechanism is metal on metal, which makes a screeching sound every time you open it. Also, instructions say to bend the metal in order to adjust the hinge. * Gets Dirty Easily- After about 2 minutes of handling it, the case was covered wih fingerprints.

When you sum it all up, I'd say stay away from this unless you need the absolute toughest case & are willing to accept the tradeoffs!

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Summary: Impressively Durable
Review: I drop my PDA an average of once per week while it is in this case (I am a professional klutz. Do not try this at home).It has never suffered any damage, despite the apparent skimpiness of the neoprene inside the case. There's enough in there to do the job.

The only reason I docked this item one star, despite its stellar performance in saving my PDA, is that it is impossible to open with one hand, and is designed for right-handed users. This is a nuisance when you are looking up a phone number to dial a cell phone. I think the slider could have been designed for one-handed use, and to slide in a direction more comfortable for left-handers.

Over time the case ages to a handsome graphite color. Titanium is way cool.

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Summary: We have a winner...
Review: I had some reservations about this case before purchasing. I do work in an environment which could damage my Visor. Most of the time the visor sits in my office. Not any more. This case is worth every dollar. Just after putting the Visor inside and closing, the case slipped and dropped onto a concrete floor. No damage.

I did have doubts about the unit just slipping into the case. I feared that without clips the unit would slip out. Just the opposite is true. The neophrene holds the Visor tight. No slipping.

Bravo Rhinoskin...

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Summary: Great hard case - if you plan on going into battle...
Review: Most people who use a Palm are professionals, students, etc. How many of us REALLY need a TITANIUM case? It looked good online so I checked it out - forger it! If you plan on takign yoru Palm where you need somethign this rough, you're better off not bringing your Palm to begin with. Otherwise, this is VERY bulky (elimiates the slender design of your Palm V).

ALso, the side slider can get stuck sometimes. There is a cutout that allows infrared transmission to take place, but think abotu it - that means a small part of your Palm is exposed - defeating this otherwise indestructible case.

Pass on this one.

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Summary: Excellent Product
Review: My first thought when I received the product was that it was cheap. The metal was very thin, and opening and closing was very metallic sounding and somewhat unrefined feeling. But once I put the visor into the case, everything seemed to come together nicely. The visor fits PERFECTLY. No movement whatsoever, and even though it is only sitting in place, and isn't held in in any way, I have no fear that it will fall out. The fit is quite snug. I really like the case, the titanium is thin, but it won't bend. I don't think many women would like this case, but I have no regrets. The only downside is that in my opinion, the stylus is a bit difficult to remove; I have gotten used to it, but a little more space around the stylus would have been nice. EXCELLENT PRODUCT; WELL WORTH THE PRICE!
Wouldn't have any other case after using this one.

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Summary: I feel safer, and that's what counts
Review: One look at the Rhinoskin Ti Slider for the Visor and you will know it's t-o-u-g-h. Here are some quick points on the case (after a week of using it).

Pros.

1) It's tough. The 100 percent grade-1 titanium can take a beating.

2) Does not add too much weight when coupled with the Visor.

3) Fits in inner pocket jacket or back pocket of jeans.

4) "Manly" industrial look.

5) Fits with the PDA Panache Custom Stylus perfectly.

Cons.

1) Front plate rubs against the Up and Down buttons. The paint comes off the buttons. (A little neoprene should take care of that.)

2) Case does NOT hold the PDA securely. All the case does is cradle the PDA. (Some Velcro should take care of that.)

3) Metal against metal sound when opening and closing the case. (Some people don't like this sound. What can you do?)

4) Needs more neoprene on the front side. To cover the screen of the PDA.

5) "Manly" industrial look. I don't think many women would use this.

That's some quick points on the Ti Slider for the visor. My main reasons for getting it is that it fits the Panache stylus and that it can take a beating. The Ti Slider fit the bill!

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Summary: Titanium Handspring Case
Review: This product is definitely for the "form follows function" crowd. It's ugly and expensive. However, if you are like me and prone to drop your PDA, it might be a necessary evil. I thought about shelling out the extra bucks for a Palm V just because there are at least 2 or 3 elegant hard cases available for it. The Visor has no such good fortune, so you're stuck with either a leather case or this titanium one. Unfortunately, the titanium case runs at $99. There is a myth that titanium is extremely hard to work with, which is true if you're making a bicycle, but for that amount of money I would really expect a more compact, possibly contoured shape. It would also be nice if the visor snapped into place rather than being held in by the friction against neoprene tape. All in all, i say that if you have the opportunity, spend half an hour in a metal shop and make your own case out of some sheet metal. It would look and work about as well, and only cost you about five bucks and an hour of labor. Otherwise, go ahead and get the titanium one. If you drop your PDA, this is its best chance for survival.