RhinoSkin RhinoPak 1100 PDA Case

by RhinoSkin

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004S7Q0
• Item model number: RhinoPak 1100
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2000

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 'geek bag' for wallet/PDA/cellphone++, October 18, 2000

By 

E. Thompson (San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RhinoSkin Universal RhinoPak 3000 SportCase (Office Product)

How I use it: I've had this case for several months. I use it to carry around a somewhat bulky leather wallet and a Palm III on the 'right-hand side' with the elastic straps. On the 'left-hand side' with the pouch, I have a Swiss Army Knife, 3 keyrings (about 10 keys total), a mini-Maglite, and a pen. In the front zippered mesh pouch (easy access) I put a Nokia 6190 cellphone. Finally, in the thin back pocket (also easy access) I have some access cards and various pieces of paper.

How it looks: As a guy, this is definitely a 'geek bag'. I sometimes get compliments/interest from peers; other people occasionally joke that it's my 'purse'. Still others think I'm carrying a videocamera. It is not inconspicuous, and generally not a subtle thing to have in hand. If you're uncomfortable with the mere suggestion that you need a 'bag' to carry your stuff around, keep your gadgets hooked to your belt. As suggested in the title, I wish there were a more formal version of this bag, something in leather or microfiber, with a better method for one-hand carrying. (BTW, the bag isn't substantial enough for me to ever want to attach & use the included 'shoulder strap'. Plus that makes it a little too much like a purse for my taste.)

How it works: So, it carries plenty, but not too much. The front mesh is almost too opaque to really read the cellphone screen, but I try anyway. The zippers & zipper pulls work well. I nearly always slide my hand through the long side strap and carry it with one hand, fingers tucked in the loops on the back. The strap isn't adjustable, and not really tight enough to make this completely comfortable, but it's ok. I'm not sure what the multiple little loops on the front next to the mesh pouch are for, but they don't bother me.

Overall: This is an excellent piece of equipment, certainly the best bag of this size I've found for carrying the list of items mentioned above. Even so, I'm always on the lookout for something classier than nylon and easier to handle with one hand. Of course, with gadgets getting smaller and converging (Nokia 8890, Palm Vx; Handspring VisorPhone; etc.), my need for a bag of this size may diminish over time.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool case, just not for the iPAQ, October 31, 2000

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Carl Black (Decatur, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RhinoSkin RhinoPak 2000 PDA Case for Palm III, IIIc, V & VII (Office Product)

I purchased this item based on the recommendation from another reviewer that "the Ipaq fits perfectly." While the case is clearly ideal for certain situations (such as the Palm V with Minstrel wireless modem), I would not recommend it for the iPAQ as yet. Simply put, the case is far too large for an iPAQ (with or without an attached Style Pack or CompactFlash Expansion Pack). The elastic straps do not secure the iPAQ in place, allowing it to move about freely. As a result, the screen could become damaged by other items inside (such as an extra stylus or pen). The iPAQ can also fall out unexpectedly when you unzip the case. Even with the Pretec modem attached, the unit still does not properly secure the device. Perhaps this case will be more appropriate for the iPAQ when wireless modems become the norm. Although the construction of the rhinoskin seems solid, it is still thin enough to allow the device to be accidentally turned on (or the voice recorder activated) while the case is completely closed. That happened to me the first time I zipped the case closed. The hard part is, I really like the case and *want* it to work. I've just had to accept that, unlike my Palm Vx, the iPAQ doesn't seem to have a perfect case yet.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RhinoPak 3000 Case, June 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: RhinoSkin Universal RhinoPak 3000 SportCase (Office Product)

I recently purchased a Jornada 545 hand held PC, and wanted a case that would hold the computer securely and also other items. I did a lot of research on the internet, and made my decision to purchase the RhinoPak 3000 case.

The case is made very well, and has a lot of pockets and places to stuff different items. I am able to place my PC underneath the elastic straps and also place a modem and AC power unit next to the PC. I have found the elastic strap will stretch a bit, and conform to the size of the unit it is holding down. Once you make your choice where you are going to place your unit, you should probably stick with it. Also there is a spot for credit cards, but you need to place several cards there as it is a bit loose. If you put only one or two in this area, they will move around as you transport the unit.

There are also two pen holders which are nice, but by placing pens in them they will extend into one of the mesh pockets located on that side of the case. This really isn't a problem, but does cut into the space of that pocket a bit.

I am being very picky in my review of this case, but really am extremely happy with my purchase of it. I highly recommend this case, especially if you are looking to transport your accessories along with your hand held PC.

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