Calculated Industries 5022-2 Armadillo Case - Black/Gray

by Calculated Industries

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Protect your calculator with this new shock absorbing, ergonomic, soft-grip case, featuring a tough 360º flip-top hard case. Fits Calculated Industries calculators, models 3405,3415,3416,3430,4020,4065,4060,4075,4080.

Product Description

Protect your calculator with this new shock absorbing, ergonomic, soft-grip case, featuring a tough 360º flip-top hard case. Fits Calculated Industries calculators, models 3405,3415,3416,3430,4020,4065,4060,4075,4080.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002SP87U
• Item model number: 5022-2
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,704 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" Accessory For Your CI Calculator, February 14, 2010

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Dan Hayman (Pine, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calculated Industries 5022-2 Armadillo Case - Black/Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)

A couple of years ago I purchased my CI 4065 (Construction Master Pro) and, while nothing in life is perfect, I LOVE this tool and keep it next to me in my metal and wood shops at all times (I wish they would come out with a Machinist' specific version!). That said, I always hated the design of the cover. It does a good job protecting the calculator, but is a pain to remove, and use as intended. It's design seems to have been an after thought and a poor attempt at protecting the investment without actually having to spend money on the feature.

When the Armadillo case came to my attention, I looked around the web and found mixed reviews. Still, I liked the idea of an integrated protection system which did not require the removal and possible loss of a second piece.

Fast forward to the day it arrives. I found that at least with the 4065 (and I am sure any of CI's products with the same form factor), the installation was easy, yet tight. A perfect fit With one hand, the cover can be flipped open, using one's thumb, the cover flips over and lays flat against the back and the unit can ALMOST be operated with one hand. The case offers a solid grip, no rattling around--in short, the two pieces mate together as I had hoped and expected. The case itself gives the impression of being solid, hard and able to take abuse (no, it is not water proof).

So far, only two complaints:

1) no access to the cheat sheet "booklet" which hides in the back of the calculator. Believe me, once you put the calculator in the case, you will not want to remove it casually.

2) The case should really be offered as standard equipment with the calculator. Customers who are up for spending the money on a high end, specialized calculator such as this, will not be opposed to spending a few extra bucks for the comfort and peace of mind this case offers by protecting their investment.

Dan in Pine, CO

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent protection, January 2, 2012

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D. Natale "DVN" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calculated Industries 5022-2 Armadillo Case - Black/Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a tough case and offers great protection for the calculator. If you want to get at the instruction booklet that comes with the calculator you'll have to remove the case because the book slides into a little slot on the back of the calc. No big deal though. It actually works better that way.IMO

1.0 out of 5 stars Case is marketed with Model 8025, but DOES NOT FIT!, August 11, 2010

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This review is from: Calculated Industries 5022-2 Armadillo Case - Black/Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was really excited about the case both in design & perceived durability...however Model 8025 DOES NOT FIT INSIDE THE CASE! Too bad. You can cram it in there...but the case bulges at the sides so that the lid doesn't close properly. So it's both sloppy AND ineffective. Like the guy I just fired.

Of course I threw out the cheap-o packaging it arrived in, so in this day and age it would be an absolute OUTRAGE if I tried to return it, right? Waste of postage, anyway. Amazon should just send me $13.65 and find a better case to sell.