Customer Reviews

PalmOne V Slim Leather Carrying Case

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I have put away my old wallet and converted to this Palm leather case. My old wallet size is about the same as my Palm Vx in this leather case (but without a lot of junk I used to keep in my old wallet). The rubber spine that holds the Palm Vx in place seems like it could tear if you frequently remove the unit from the case. I just leave it in the case and fold the flaps back for hot-syncing.

TIP: I find that it's best to slide the Palm Vx in the case so that the screen faces the flap without the card holders. If you put it in the way shown in the picture, your screen may get scratched from any credit cards you might have in the holders.

I wish they put a transparent ID card holder in this case. That's one thing I miss. It would also be nice if they had sewn in a spring-loaded mechanism that snaps the covers shut or open so that you wouldn't need the leather strip and loop to keep it closed.

Overall, it's a nice slim design that keeps the bulge if your pocket to a minimum.

I have shopped around form Palm V cases for my Palm V and my wife's. We actually went to Franklin Covey Shop and some other places, and compared all palm V cases, and found out that this is the best one among any others currently available. Besides, it is the cheapest one too. I can put 3 credit cards and a driver license on two vertical slots, and some cash, a couple of business cards, a photo, and a few coupons in a side slot. I couldn't believe that all these and Palm V can be packed into this one slim case very compactly. I have no problem in carrying this all the time. I am very satisfied with its design, size, quality, ergonomics, and price. "More expensive, the better" does not apply here. Actually, the more expensive, the worse in this case. IMHO, if you cannot find better case than this one, it is probably because there is none.

This is a high quality leather case for the Palm V. This product can eliminate the need to carry a wallet and the Palm V. You can the case up with a credit card and drivers' license. Maybe some cash too in the side slot. The best part is the slim size of this case. I got the hard case but it's just too big, clumsy and heavy. This is much more stylish.

Unlike my other reviews which usually take up a page or so, this product is rather straight forward. First and foremost I must say that this case sure beats the hell out of the hard case, which is also manufactured by 3Com, in both form and function. Second it can hold credit cards and money to be used as a second wallet, although it is not a great idea to use it as a primary substitute. And thirdly, the hard case is about ten dollars more than the leather case and is not nearly as good.

However, like all things, it does have it's downsides. It's biggest flaw, like with other cases, is that it makes placing the Palm in the craddle (while still in the case) a little more difficult. You basically need to place the craddle up on something (upside-down cup for example) and pull back both sides of the case all the way and then you can recharge. Secondly, the pockets are made so stiff inside that it is very tricky to get both money or credit cards into or out of the pockets, which is why you might want to stick to a regular wallet. And thirdly, if you place the cased palm in a tight space like a bag or something, there is a chance that the edge of the case will hit the power button and cause it to turn on. This is not a big deal since it will shut off automatically after a minute or so, however it can become annoying when you haven't charged your palm in a while and you find that your battery is dying for some strange reason.

All in all, you can't do much better than this case for only $19.95, and while there may be more expensive cases on the market, they are all variations of this simple design. However, I would say that it would be nice it 3Com or Palm would make a case like this that went all the way around the palm for protection on all sides, since something can get caught between your palm and the case and end up scratching the screen (which almost happened to me).

Final thoughts: nice leather, don't expect it to take the same beating as the hard case, but unless you plan to go hiking with your palm, don't shovel out the extra ten bucks for a shoddy hard case, get this nice leather one instead.

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The case is rich looking, padded and offers ample protection for the Palm. I received many compliments on the case. The problem lies in the railing sliding out and not locking in more securely. The second problem is that after using the Palm in my hand with the case open after 6 months, the rail seam to the case split. Perhaps if you keep the case on a flat surface when using the Palm, you might avoid the rail from ripping off the case.

I had this case and was very pleased with it, until I removed my Palm from my purse one day and found the screen cracked. Further investigation led me to believe that there is a serious design flaw in this case.

The crack in my Palm screen started at exactly the point where the loop was on the outside. I began to speculate that something in my purse had jostled against the case, putting pressure on the front. This pressure, rather than being spread across the front of the case, became concentrated where the loop was.

When I called Palm about this, they said that the strap-and-loop model had been discontinued and has been replaced by one using a strap with velcro. While they didn't admit to a design flaw, Palm did refund half of the $100 it cost me to replace my Palm.

While the case was very nice in use, and may be sufficient for pockets, which provide a less hostile environment than purses, I would encourage users to remove the loop from the old version.

I chose to buy a padded aluminum case from Rhinoskin, which has been both protective and pleasant to use. While expensive, it's less costly and less troublesome than having to replace the Palm.

This wallet protected the face of my Palm but did not protect the on-off switch sufficiently. The Palm almost always would turn on while in my purse, which drained the battery (after numerous such events). I returned it.

This was the first case that i had for my Palm. There is no doubt that it a good case and it looks really nice with the Vx. With the case on, it very little to the overall size of the palm. The silo design of the Vx which allows you to attach the case to the palm was ingenious. It a huge leap in case design compared to the velcro concept of may PDA's.

As for this case it is made of high quality leather and it a loop/strap design that i also liked. Velcro and the button proved that after prolonged use, it tends to rip. The loop/strap design secures the case very well and it still looks very elegant.

However like many leather products, they tend to warp and deform after a while. Just think of your wallet and how deformed that can get. If your going to be putting it in your pocket a lot, i suggest you go with the hard case. However if your going to be putting it in a bag or brief case, then this case will be fine.

Although the case has slots for credit cards or business cards, realistically you wouldnt want to put more than two credit card and 3 business cards in it at one time. It does a lot to the bulkiness of the case. Personally I only carried 4 business cards in it at one time.

Reatively speaking i wanted a case that was smaller then this one because it got a little too big for my pockets, whether it be the shirt or pant pocket. i found that not only was the hardcase by palm smaller and almost weighed as much, it also protected it just as well.

Also the fact that the powerbutton was often times turn on when using the leather case convinced me to change to the hard case.

Dont get me wrong. I really like this case. The hard case just fit my needs for a case a lot better then the slim leather case.

The best thing i can suggest is to try both of them out before you actually buy it. A lot of stores will let you try on the case. Thats really the best way to determine which one will really work for you.

I wonder if this will fit the m500 series... hmmm....

Indeed, this case has a design flaw. The case touches the screen any way you attach the Palm to it. Just try the following: Leave you Palm on with the sound on. Close the case. You will hear sounds as the case touches the screen.

My advice: If you want to keep your Palm for a long time don't buy it. I am already looking for something else.

As a heavy user of my Palm (which I access dozens of times a day), the Palm Slim Leather Case is perfect for my needs. I prefer it over other cases for the following reasons:

The first is portablity. I take my Palm everywhere with me (even to the little boy's room). And with the case's slim size, my Palm fits easily into my front pants pocket. (Carrying my Palm in my shirt pocket is also an option. But since my company switched to business casual attire, I no longer wear dress shirts with pockets to work. Hooray!)

The second reason is convenience. With the Palm rail system, the unit is held securely. And when I need to sync, the case slides off cleanly (the rail system being a simpler and much more elegant solution than the pocket or Velcro holding methods of other products).

The third reason is protection. The rigid cover is slightly padded, and the loop closure is very secure. (Before adopting this case, I once used another cover -- without a loop closure -- which failed to protect my Palm when I accidentally dropped it in the street while I waited on the curb for a cab.) The loop closure is also easy to open, so access to my Palm is not restricted.

My last reason for selecting this case is its ability to hold business cards. I put my business cards (a whole slew of them) in the large inside pocket, and I put my kids' doctor and dentist appointment reminders in the multiple credit card slots, none of which I want to carry in my wallet (which is already filled with plenty of other stuff). Since my Palm is always with me, I'm never without a business card, so I never miss an opportunity to have my name remembered by the many new customers or vendors I meet.

(As a comparison, many of the hard cases are very stylish. But since they can't carry business cards, they aren't really adequate for my needs.)

For a great combination of style and function that's perfect for a heavy Palm user like me -- the Palm Slim Leather Case is ideal!