Palm Hard Case for Tungsten E and Tungsten E2
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Customer Review: You get what ya paid for (and you got something pretty nice)
Summary: 4 Stars
Just got the case today. Cheap plastic? umm, no, it's not. Personally, i think some of these people complain too much. You paid $20 for the thing, how much do you expect?! It's super protective (major plus when it's gonna be thrown around in a bookbag most of the time) and it's sleek. Like some other reviewer said, if you cant open it, you're opening it wrong. okay, so maybe you'll need TWO hands to open it. not a big deal. I thought that the unit fits pretty nicely in the case. It has a hinge rail that the E slides on, so there's no chance of it falling out. To get the stylus out, you WILL have to tilt the E forward which takes all of 2 extra seconds. I can open the case, get the stylus out, AND turn the power on in like, 3 seconds. if you dont have 3 seconds to spare, you've got problems. As for being "big and clunky" the case is about 3 1/2 inches by mmm...4 1/2? And im thinking it's a little under a half inch thick. WOW! thats HUGE, considering the unit is maybe 3 by 4 1/4 inches itself. ANYWAYS, i would personally reccomend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive protective (not cheap plastic) case. If you're one of those people who obsolutely NEED to whip out palm and stylus RIGHT AWAY with no delays or maybe have some motor disabilities....find something else. For everyone else, this is a steal. The main idea is to protect your palm so it doesnt get broken. Okay, okay, the design COULD be better (that's why it gets a 4) but it's flaws arent disabling. I dont think you could buy anything better for this price. If you have hundreds of dollars to waste on a superior case, go ahead. I dont and i am PLENY pleased with this. BUY IT, YOU WONT REGRET IT. (at least i didnt)Customer Review: A nice, sturdy case for your Tungsten E.
Summary: 4 Stars
I read some of the reviews here, but went ahead and purchased the hard case. I was pleasantly surprised how nice it was given the very negative reviews here.First, the case exterior is most definitely aluminum, not plastic as one reviewer mentioned. Only the interior is plastic. As for the difficulty some folks mentioned on opening the case, all I can say is they are opening it wrong. Although this is a clam-shell type design, the latch mechanism works by sliding the lower half of the case toward the hinge. I have no difficulty opening the case with one hand, using my thumb to slide the lower half. If you try to open the case like a book, you won't be able to open it. I believe that's why folks are complaining about "how difficult" it is to open. It's not so don't believe it.
Lastly, regarding the issues of not being to access the power switch or stylus, that's kind of a nonsense issue. The design of the lower half of the case surrounds the Tungsten E. To access the power switch or stylus, just swing the unit out slightly to gain access. The unit is attached to the case via a hinged rail that your Tungsten E slides onto.
Again, all I can say is I'm rather pleased with the hard case. It's stylish and protects the Tungsten E like an armored car, which is what I was looking for. If you want a quick access case, you're probably either better off with the Palm zip-case or one of the generic flip or holster type cases
Customer Review: Good protection for your Tungsten E
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had my Palm and the hard case for about two weeks now. The case is very nice looking and gives a high degree of protection to the unit. I am a teacher and a student and will be carrying this around in a book bag. I wanted strong protection and this case provides it. It is very nice looking with a clean design and brushed aluminum (not plastic) exterior. There is plastic in the interior that cradles the unit and provides storage for two SD cards. The case opens easily with one hand and the lid folds completely around to the back where it is out of the way. Because of the extreme range of motion offered by the hinge I suspect it could be broken fairly easily. The loose fit of the unit in the plastic allows easy access to the stylus well and the off/on switch. Holding the open case in my left hand I can easily tilt it forward a little and allow the unit to swing out enough to reach the stylus and switch. In the same way gaining access to the USB and power ports is easy. While it does move around in the case I don't think it moves much. I am confident this case will protect my unit against most hazards it will encounter in my book bag. If you want maximum convenience and minimal protection then this case is probablyl not for you. If you can live with a little extra bulk and want greater protection for your unit then this case will probably fill your needCustomer Review: Product good but Amazon dropped the ball
Summary: 4 Stars
First, let me say that the product is great, especially for someone who drops her PDA often! If it had a place for business cards, and would be easier to use while IN the case, it would be better. PDA cannot be charged while in the case either, but I normally don't charge it while walking around the supermarket!
I ended up canceling my order for this product through Amazon, as they showed it (and still do) as "in stock", but I ordered it in early November, and as of Jan 4, it was still not scheduled to be shipped until approx. Jan 17th. I contacted Amazon and they were apologetic, but I still did not receive my order, despite it being "in stock". Granted, they did tell me they had to order it from a 3rd party, but they don't tell you that up front. I found a new one on eBay, that with s&h, was $10.00 cheaper than the Amazon price. I normally trust Amazon, and still do to a point, though that confidence is shaken.
Product good, Amazon service, this product, very poor.
Customer Review: Slim Case but It could be Better
Summary: 4 Stars
I have used a variety of Palm devices, and my all time favorite device was the Handspring Visor Edge. It was the thinnest profile device I ever saw, it was made of brushed aluminum, and it had an aluminum flip lid that protected the screen. I have no idea why this design has not been replicated, because it allowed the user to slip the device in a pocket without having to worry about scratching or breaking it.
That said, case here is the sleekest case available for the Tungsten and offers the most protection. While some argue that the device is not accessible, I have had an easy time using it and can whip it out to take notes or set a date timely enough. I also like the fact that the Tungsten securely attaches to the case so it will not fall out.
I long for the sleek, simple, accessible case of the Visor Edge, but until a better device comes along, the Tungsten paired with this case is as good as it gets.