Handspring Slim Leather Case

by Handspring

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004TDWY
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep your Handspring Visor or Visor Deluxe safe and protected in a stylish Handspring carrying case. Handspring cases are the top of the line with styles ranging from executive to casual to hip depending on your mood, or value models that protect your Visor for a great price. This slim black leather model is a bifold design that includes card slots and an extra pocket. A Velcro leather tongue provides a secure closure. It measures 5 by 3.25 inches.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

134 of 137 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best case, May 26, 2000

By 

John A. Radi "jradi" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Handspring Slim Leather Case (Office Product)

One of my favorite perks about the Handspring is that they werebuilt w/ the thought of one day clipping into somesort of acase.

All PDA's on the market today attach to day planners or cases w/ the use of a LOT of velcro. This is a sloppy solution and something I always dreaded doing to such an expensive device.

Now comes handspring. I don't know why they don't advertise this feature at all (you can't tell from the photos) but the case is designed such that it is "clipped" very securely into all sorts of accessories - No Velcro! Love it!

If you go to their website you'll see many, many more cases available (you'll want to stick to cases that were specifically designed for handspring or you're getting a velcro deal). I own 4 different case solutions (it comes w/ a plastic cover, or a fake leather slip cover). Of them all this is my favorite general use case.

I also recommend the hard plastic belt clip case because it protects the device when tossing it in a backpack, etc..( )- a cheap low tack adhesive covering for the screen called WriteRight - because once the screen is scratched, it's scratched. This clear covering is replaceable when it gets too scratched (maybe bi-monthly) - and is pretty inexpensive. Hopefully Amazon will start carrying more accesories - I prefer shopping here (faster delivery, cheaper shipping, and customer comments are always handy). END

66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good alternative...only minor flaws, August 26, 2000

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"jiggyblau" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handspring Slim Leather Case (Office Product)

This case is certainly one of the best options currently available for your Visor, especially if you prefer to make the transition from wallet to a case that stores your money and credit cards along with your lifeline, the Visor. First of all, the feel of the case is excellent. It's nice and soft and smells very leathery. Of course, the best thing about this case and all other Handspring-made cases is that they have that front/back hard plastic cover that is included with the Visor sewn into every case. Only problem is that with the SLIM leather case, sewing that entire thing into it really adds to the width. In my opinion, they could have just sewn in the top piece and the bottom piece and left the center out. But that is not what we have here. Should we compare this to other companies' cases, however, which use velcro almost exclusively, this and other Handspring cases have a clear advantage.

Some people complain about not having a stylus holder, but truthfully, I don't think it's needed because there is a stylus right in the Visor.

Perhaps there could have been a tiny bit more space between the Visor and the credit card side, but it still closes fine. It doesn't take very long to break in either, so this is really not an issue.

The velcro that closes the case is a great idea, because who wants to push a snap into the screen of your Visor?

Very important: If you're going to store credit cards in this case, make sure the lowest position card is sticking up ALL THE WAY PAST THE TOP OF THE SCREEN. If you don't, that card will scratch up your screen or WriteRight pretty severely. There is also plenty of room for cash and/or more credit cards in the other slot - the case closes fine with all of it.

So overall, the case is worth 4 1/2 stars to me, but we can't rate it with the 1/2. It's as slim a case as the Visor can have (unless they cut down on some of that plastic cover), and it has slots to make this case a wallet, something that can save you from having to carry both a wallet and your Visor separately. It could have a bit more room in the middle but doesn't really need it, and it could be a little less thick in your pocket, but it's not too bulky. I also feel secure about the Visor when it's in this case. Credit cards sort of protect the front (if you use them) more than simply the leather, but only if they extend past the top of the screen. And of course, the back is protected by the plastic cover. If you want a case for your Visor, and you want to toss the wallet aside for an all in one option, this one's for you.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Leather or Leatherette?, June 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Handspring Slim Leather Case (Office Product)

I have had this case for my Handspring Visor for four months. After a short time, wear begins to show which makes me wonder if deed, is it leather or leatherette! The leather/leatherette veneer strap which attaches to the cover via velcro started to show cracks after 2 months. I would recommend the heavier leather case over this one. If you have a Visor, you'll know just how much use you get out of it so you may as well spend a little more and get the better leather case.