Palm Slim Leather Case (P10985U)

by Palm

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 34.6 x 26.7 x 6.2 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001W05IE
• Item model number: P10985U
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 28, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Palm Slim Leather Case is a compact carrying case with plenty of storage space for accessories such as expansion cards, business and credit cards. A sturdy closure keeps it all together.

Product Description

PalmOne P10985U Slim Leather Case.The Palm Slim Leather Case is a compact carrying case with plenty of storage space for accessories such as expansion cards, business and credit cards. A sturdy closure keeps it all together.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

157 of 159 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Looks pretty nice and slim, but..., September 22, 2004

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The Tingster (Shakopee, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Palm Slim Leather Case (P10985U) (Office Product)

I have to say, this is the first item I bought from Amazon that I have mixed feelings about. I wanted to try it out before comitting to it because, let's face it, you have to put your PDA in it to see how the whole PDA + case combination works. But PDA cases these days use those hard clear plastic packaging so that you can't get to the product without destroying the packaging, and therefore, you can't return it if you don't like it. The only reason I chanced this purchase was because I had a $5 Amazon promotional certificate to spend, so why not?

Overall the case looks handsome and slim. The PDA slips into a sleeve inside, which is held by bands of elastic on its side and bottom edges. Access to all the relevant PDA ports are problem-free. However...

The case does not close with a snap tab closure, but has a belt loop through which you must thread the belt end and pull. I found that, unless you pull the belt really tightly, your PDA (in my case, a Tungsten E) can slip out slightly about 1 cm from the top end of the case if you inverted it and shake it a little. This is a design flaw that PalmOne should address because the PDA is not completely secured in its sleeve in all directions. They could have made the elastic bands to cover the upper left-hand corner (without obstructing the SD card port) since the upper right-hand corner is where the stylus sits in the PDA. I am contemplating on adding a small velcro patch <wince> in the back to secure it if it becomes too loose, but I will hold off till the bitter end...I HATE VELCRO FOR PDA!

Also, because the closure is based on the belt-loop design, I foresee that leather loop may loosen in the future after prolonged use. I have owned this case for about two weeks so far and it is fine for now. I do admit that I avoid repetitive loosening and fastening of the belt because I think it will become too loose one day. Anyone who has longer experience with this case is welcome to comment on this.

It is an okay case given that it is relatively inexpensive, and looks pretty nice and slim. However, as for the complete security and protection of my PDA, PalmOne can do better.

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice looking but doesn't fit correctly with the Z22, March 3, 2006

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Usability Guy (Newton, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Palm Slim Leather Case (P10985U) (Office Product)

I bought this as the Amazon-recommended case for the Z22. The price was reasonable and it looked attractive. The only problem is that it doesn't appear to be made for the Z22. There's nothing to keep the PDA from falling out if you turn the case upside down, you can't get to the on/off switch and it's bigger than it needs to be.

I'm very happy with the Palm Z22- I just wish they had a nice leather case that was really made for it.

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, elegant case, November 3, 2004

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Sara-s (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Palm Slim Leather Case (P10985U) (Office Product)

I use this case for a Palm Zire and I am glad I got it. The leather feels nice and looks stylish. It adds very little bulk to the PDA and has slots for MMC cards and other papers.(I keep a business card, just in case it is lost.) It holds the device quite securely. I like the tab closure for style, though it makes it slower to open and close. For this reason, I give it 4 stars instead of 5.