PalmOne V Hard Case

by Palm

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: B00000J434
• Item model number: 10410U
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 3, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Protect your valuable Palm V or Palm Vx handhelds investment from life's hard knocks. This case is made of tough aluminum to guard against damage. The Palm V handheld slips inside, using the case's center rail. A spring-loaded mechanism keeps the case securely closed while you're walking or biking. When you open the case, its two-stop hinge opening holds both the case and your Palm V handheld in place for convenient viewing without using your hands. With its brushed aluminum and black accents, this sporty case adds another touch of style to the Palm V handheld.

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3Com Palm V Hard Case

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Customer Reviews

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134 of 137 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Your Best Option, June 9, 2000

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Sheldon (Aspen, CO United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PalmOne V Hard Case (Office Product)

The Palm Hard Case will keep your Palm V protected, without adding much to it's size or weight. Since I have the Slim Leather Case, and tried the RhinoSkin case, I'll try to address some of the complaints others have posted.

It's only plastic -- True, but the outer metal shield adds quite a bit of protection.

The spring is weak -- Part of the problem with using the Palm V hard case is installing your Palm. If the rail is not centered in the stylus holder, either the front or the back of the case will not close properly, giving the impression that the springs are weak. True, they could be stronger, but if you use your Palm a lot you want it to open easily. There is a line and a flat side on the rail to help you center it. It may take a few tries, but keep at it.

You have to remove your Palm to use the HotSync cradle -- Not true. Just move the cradle to the edge of the table or desk and let the case hang over the edge. Just be careful you don't knock it off the desk accidently. Others have suggested placing a book under the cradle. Either works fine.

Let's face it. You bought your Palm V because of it's size, and you probably use it a lot. If so, this is your best option when it comes to cases. Pretty good protection, easy to carry (very slim and trim), and easy to open and close. This case also solves the problem of your Palm turning itself on accidently, a problem with the leather cases and covers, although the leather cases are far more elegant and sumptuous. Also, because this case does not press on the scroll button, if you forget to turn off your Palm, and close the case, your Palm will will turn itself off and not run down the battery.

The RhinoSkin case does offer better protection, however I did not feel it was worth the money (See my review).

62 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that great, December 4, 1999

By 

Hollis Blanchard (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PalmOne V Hard Case (Office Product)

Don't be mislead by the pictures. This case is made of cheap-looking black plastic, and part of the outside has a thin layer of grainy (not smooth) aluminum. If you're looking for class look elsewhere. The cover that comes with the Palm V looks better.

The biggest problem I have with it has been mentioned but not emphasized:

YOU CAN'T HOTSYNC with the case on.

If your Palm use is very Palm-oriented this might be ok, but mine is very desktop-oriented, and that means I have to repeatedly take the case on and off.

Another minor annoyance: the case itself is just slightly larger than the Palm V. But there's a largish (cheap black plastic) hinge outside the case. In addition, the pin slowly slides out the top of the hinge as you open and close the case (at least mine does).

83 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad., January 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: PalmOne V Hard Case (Office Product)

If you are looking to keep your plam pilot in your jeans pocket then this is a great product. If you want looks, go for a nice leather case. A good leather cases is far more elegant and better designed (also more $$$) than the hard case. I would give this case 2 stars if you want to show off. A couple of notes.

1. The case closes (it won't suddenly pop open by itself) but doesn't close tightly. This is just fine if you plan to keep it in your pocket or a brief case.

2. Hot sync is slightly more complicated but doable. If you keep the cradle on top of something (coffee cup, books, in my case ISDN modem), hot sync is fine.

3. The case is not made of the same material as the Plam Pilot. It is made of plastic and with two pieces of cheap metal. It looks just OK. I give it a 7/10 where the Palm V is 9/10 in terms of looks.