Customer Reviews

PalmOne III Slim Leather Case

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The PalmPilot leather case is an attractive way of carrying and storing your PalmPilot.

However, the industrial strength velcro fastener that attaches the PalmPilot to the case is simply a bad idea. The Palm Pilot must be detached from the case every time you HotSync and this is annoying and inconvenient. But of even more concern is the fact that this frequent unfastening flexes the PalmPilot case, which in my case resulted in major damage to the electronics inside the device. There are better designed cases on the market which are more convenient and don't pose a threat to your PalmPilot.

I really love this case. The Velcro fastener on the PalmPilot isn't that bad; I've used the case for more than a year, and haven't had any problems (especially of the damage-causing variety).

The fastener is clean and simple. Opening and closing the case is quick, and the left flap allows a comfortable hold where I don't have to wrap my entire hand around the PalmPilot.

The two flaps are rigid, so they offer screen protection. The case is also the slimmest you'll find, adding minimal bulk.

I've had this case for only a few months and the velco holding the case shut is all worn out. This is not an isolated case as another customer has had the same problem. Beware, the velcro is of poor quality.

This case has a serious flaw with respect to the velcro on the strap that holds the case closed, as it wears out quickly and will not remain closed. This may be an isolated occurance, and then again it may not be. If I were you I would consider another brand. Im sure you would agree that if this case will not remain fastened it is not performing its primary function very well at all.

The 3Com 10123U Leather Belt Clip Case is significantly superior to this case because 1) nothing attaches or adheres to the Pilot and 2) it protects the Pilot on all sides instead of having 3 of them exposed. It velcros from the top and the Pilot slides out easily. A much better buy at about the same price.

I purchased this product off the shelf for the equivalent price advertised here. After using it for 3 months, I can report that it wasn't worth the price or the immediate sense of fulfillment. I am still in the market for a better solution for carrying a PDA (I have a Palm IIIx) a seperate pen/stylus and will function as a basic wallet without being bulky or misguided (as in this case). Do not waste your money on this product.

They advertise this as a case for Palm IIIs when in fact, my Palm IIIe won't fit in it. It clearly states Palm IIIc on the box. I'm returning it today.

This case worked for protection but the every day pull from the velcro when removing the palm pilot from the case destroyed the electronics in less than four months.

I have had this case for a week, so take the review as you like, but I really like this case. I have not had any problems with the velcro, or the Palm Pilot coming out of the case, or anything like that. The case protects the unit with minimal bulk, and is actually pretty stylish. The only complaint I have is the placement of the stylus holder -- to the left of the unit, when my right hand always wants to grab it, because I'm right-handed. If you're a leftie, this wouldn't be a problem. Also, the leather slit for the stylus is so tight that it is difficult to pull it out.

My favorite part about this case is that if you use infrared hotsynching, like I do, you don't have to remove the Palm from the case to do a hotsync. You can just lay it next to your computer. Thus, I never remove it from the case, and I don't suffer the velcro wear-out problems others complain of.

This case was such a rip off! The velcro closure became detached from the leather after just 2 months. I'm so upset that the case that my husband bought for his handspring for just $4 more was 100 times better in quality and looks!...