PalmOne V Hard Case Special Edition (Metallic Blue)

by Palm

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004VX9R
• Item model number: 3C10442U
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,451 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Palm designed the Special Edition Hard Case to complement the finish of your handheld. The durable plastic case has an anodized aluminum finish and secures the Palm V handheld neatly inside via the center rail. The cover opens on a hinge with two stops to hold it in place for hands-free viewing. The spring-loaded closure keeps the cover firmly closed while you're on the go.

Product Description

3Com Palm V Hard Case

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Case suits its purpose and at a decent price, September 28, 2000

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abycats (Manhattan) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PalmOne V Hard Case Special Edition (Metallic Blue) (Office Product)

Given all of the other reviews of this product in its basic oolor, I'll just focus my comments on the problems that a few users have found (largely, I believe, because they have failed to be careful with placing the machine in the case).

1) The case offers major protection, particularly for the glass screen. The safety afforded your investment more than makes up for the fact that the styling is less elegant than leather.

2) The springs will keep the case closed if you fully slide the Vx up the center rail and then press the top as you would the top of a stylus. This gets the Vx far enough into the case to get a perfect closing every time. Repeat as needed. The case is not intended to snap fully closed -- only to protect the machine, which it will do.

3) It's easy to install the machine on the left hand side of the case by reorienting the machine. This will make it fine for use by lefthanders.

4) I've found using this case with the HotSync cradle to be easy. Simply fold both the front and the back of the case to positions perpendicular to the Vx. Position the HotSync cradle either up on something or near the edge of your table so that the back flap of the cover has room to extend down. Now the machine will fit easily on the HotSync cradle. Furthermore, the Vx will be firmly on the cradle and is in no risk of falling.

5) It's unnecessary to HotSync every day to recharge the battery. If all you're doing is backup your data, a far better method is to simply use the infrared port on your Palm and your computer to effortlessly HotSync. This can be done by activating your infrared port on your computer and changing the setting on your Palm from Direct Serial to IR to a PC/Handheld.

The most important purpose of a case is, for me, to protect the machine. That it does, and at a reasonable price. However, take a look at its appearance which may not suit the style-conscious who can accept the greater risk of other cases.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cool blue, but doesn't snap shut, October 23, 2000

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Grüne Toki (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PalmOne V Hard Case Special Edition (Metallic Blue) (Office Product)

Originally for several months, I used the basic cover that came with the Palm--the simple leather cover that just flapped over the front screen. I was comtemplating purchasing a slim leather case, until my backlight broke. Considering, I generally keep it in my bag with all my books and things I decided to go with the hard case.

+ Close to the size of the Palm.
I was somewhat reluctant to get the hard case because I thought that it would make the Palm bulkier(a reason I selected the Palm V is because of it's slimness and size), but I was suprised to find that it was very close to the size of the Palm. The Palm fits very snuggly in the hard case and didn't make it a bulkier or heavier to carry around. There is an additional protusion for the hinge, is about it.

- Does not snap shut.
It seems defective because it does not snap shut. So the case always is slightly agap especially if you put some cards into the little plastic holder in the back. It bothers me slightly because its seems to be a design issue that could be resolved rather simply. The case does stay closed and protects it (I've already dropped it a couple times).

+ Rich royal blue
The special edition is a very cool color (is not like in the pic--is more of a richer royal blue vs. aqua color). It is no longer available through Palm. So if you want the special edition hard care, order it through Amazon while its still in stock.

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slim and effective, August 25, 2000

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Bill Lehecka (Saratoga Springs, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PalmOne V Hard Case Special Edition (Metallic Blue) (Office Product)

When I bought my Palm a couple of weeks back, I figured I couldn't just live with the cheap cover that came with it. I wanted something that would protect my cherished investment. When I saw that Palm offered the blue hard case, I had to get it.

The blue case is stylish, durable, and slim. The item is made from a hard plastic with two blue anodized metal plates placed on the front and back. A plastic pin holds the Palm in place. You have to be careful, though. If you monkey around with it too much, it might break. If you're careful, it will last for a long time, just don't be too rough slipping it on and off.

If I was going to stop here, I would've given this item 4 stars. Here's why I'm giving this item 5 stars. I've dropped my Palm accidentally twice. Both times the Palm landed flush against a hard surface (A wood floor and concrete). Both times, my Palm was unscathed and worked perfectly thanks to the hard case. It's already paid for itself. I only feel bad now because I spend $40 on it, instead of waiting for Amazon to offer it for less than $30. It's well worth the investment.