Customer Reviews

RhinoSkin Titanium Slider Hardcase for Handspring Visor Deluxe & Platinum

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

...Just to put a dent in it. Is it ugly? Depends. If you like a sleek, smooth form factor, this is NOT the case for you. I am more worried about damage than style, but even so I kind of like the rugged, industrial look. I could have used the edges rounded off, and a fraction of an inch thicker. The buttons of my Visor have these small, worn spots where the inside of the Ti Slider has rubbed off the paint. I hate that. Furthermore, I had to bend the catch to make it close properly.

Pretty cheesy, huh?

That's what I thought, until I dropped my Visor while getting out of my truck. I have a large, high truck, and it fell at least 4 feet to the pavement. Completely protected, no damage at all. I have sat on this thing, banged the truck door into it while it was in my pocket, watched the Ti Slider slide right off the arm of the couch onto the floor, and countless other things. We could be here all day discussing the terrible things I do to my Visor. Still no damage. None.

Drawbacks aside, that makes it worth every penney.

OK- it's big, it's noisy, it uses neoprene to hold your Palm in place and it doesn't come with a belt clip. I still give it 4 stars because A) it's made of titanium. B) it comes with a Ti stylus. C) I had a small, attractive case once- cost me $100 for screen replacement. D) as big as it looks, it's actually lighter than my IIIxe. E) I stood on it without damaging my Palm (I'm not a small guy). F) Titanium... the SR-71 is made of titanium. G) the price is less than a new screen. H) the people at Rhinoskin are friendly and helpful and stuff. I) did I mention that titanium is cool?

I don't think this thing is for everyone. I don't get invited to many board meetings, but when I'm pulling fiber under a floor, I don't have time to worry about my Palm. I'm also fairly clumsy and, although I haven't drop-tested it yet, it SEEMS like it protects better than anything else I've tried.

This product is definitely for the "form follows function" crowd. It's ugly and expensive. However, if you are like me and prone to drop your PDA, it might be a necessary evil. I thought about shelling out the extra bucks for a Palm V just because there are at least 2 or 3 elegant hard cases available for it. The Visor has no such good fortune, so you're stuck with either a leather case or this titanium one. Unfortunately, the titanium case runs at $99. There is a myth that titanium is extremely hard to work with, which is true if you're making a bicycle, but for that amount of money I would really expect a more compact, possibly contoured shape. It would also be nice if the visor snapped into place rather than being held in by the friction against neoprene tape. All in all, i say that if you have the opportunity, spend half an hour in a metal shop and make your own case out of some sheet metal. It would look and work about as well, and only cost you about five bucks and an hour of labor. Otherwise, go ahead and get the titanium one. If you drop your PDA, this is its best chance for survival.

One look at the Rhinoskin Ti Slider for the Visor and you will know it's t-o-u-g-h. Here are some quick points on the case (after a week of using it).

Pros.

1) It's tough. The 100 percent grade-1 titanium can take a beating.

2) Does not add too much weight when coupled with the Visor.

3) Fits in inner pocket jacket or back pocket of jeans.

4) "Manly" industrial look.

5) Fits with the PDA Panache Custom Stylus perfectly.

Cons.

1) Front plate rubs against the Up and Down buttons. The paint comes off the buttons. (A little neoprene should take care of that.)

2) Case does NOT hold the PDA securely. All the case does is cradle the PDA. (Some Velcro should take care of that.)

3) Metal against metal sound when opening and closing the case. (Some people don't like this sound. What can you do?)

4) Needs more neoprene on the front side. To cover the screen of the PDA.

5) "Manly" industrial look. I don't think many women would use this.

That's some quick points on the Ti Slider for the visor. My main reasons for getting it is that it fits the Panache stylus and that it can take a beating. The Ti Slider fit the bill!

I just got the TiSlider for my Visor Deluxe. I purchased this because I am on my 3rd Visor in 6 months. I blame gravity.

First off, the main negative is that this will scratch the paint off of your scroll buttons, and you can't beam with it in the case. RhinoSkin was kind enough to send me extra neoprene padding, so I'm protecting my buttons, and the visor fits in like a glove...no movement. Still can't beam, but this is more for carrying than using according to them.

Positives? It's cool looking and feeling. It isn't as bulky as the pix make it look. Any extra size allowed me to add more padding.

All in all, I feel safer. I think the peace of mind this baby brings is worth the price...which is $30 cheaper at amazon than most other places.

This case has saved my Palm several times. I'm sure aluminium would have worked just as well, and cost less, but I can't argue with the results. Dropped on concrete and my Palm survived

Well, it's way too expensive, right off the bat, even if it is titanium. I could think of several other metals that would have been just as good. But the design is excellent. My IIIxe can still fit in my hand comfortably, thanks to the unique 'slider' design. Note that there are other cases out there where the cover will not slide behind the back like this one. After after a while, though, I notice it becomes somewhat 'heavy'. The PALM sits inside tightly, and there is no interference in closure that I have yet found. It is no trouble to remove the device when you need to. I am always careful to insert it back without unnecessarily 'rubbing' the neoprene. Otherwise, you could find yourself trying to glue it back. The case does not have a 'comfortable' feel to the touch. It is 'rough', but not cold. You will know that you are giving up the feel of leather for protection with this one. There is no other attachment points on this case, so think about that if you want to carry you PALM on your belt. The case will fit in your pocket, but you will always know it is there, if you know what I mean. You know, I wonder if I could have the case chromed...now that would be nice!

I bought the Ti Slider and was unhappy with it almost as quickly as I opened the package. It seemed very cool in the pictures, but it is not very practical or impressive... Pros: * Titanium! Should last long & resist a lot of damage. * I haven't seen anything that comes close to it for protection!

Cons: * Big & Bulky- Don't let the fact it is titanium fool you, this case is heavy! Also, I had trouble getting it in & out of my pockets. * Styling- This looked somewhat impressive on the web, but it after viewing it in person, it could use a serious make over! It looks like an ugly metal box! Not nearly as nice as the Palm V fitted case from Rhinoskin! * Impratical- The Stylus holder is obstructed, so you have to remove the PDA in order to get to the Stylus. This wouldn't be so bad if there was a place to put an extra stylus! So every time you want to use your Palm VII, you have to remove it, take out the Stylus & then put the Palm back in! Yuck! Also, you must remove PDA to adjust contrast wheel. * Cheap Feel- It feels like a cheap metal box. Sliding mechanism is metal on metal, which makes a screeching sound every time you open it. Also, instructions say to bend the metal in order to adjust the hinge. * Gets Dirty Easily- After about 2 minutes of handling it, the case was covered wih fingerprints.

When you sum it all up, I'd say stay away from this unless you need the absolute toughest case & are willing to accept the tradeoffs!

I drop my PDA an average of once per week while it is in this case (I am a professional klutz. Do not try this at home).It has never suffered any damage, despite the apparent skimpiness of the neoprene inside the case. There's enough in there to do the job.

The only reason I docked this item one star, despite its stellar performance in saving my PDA, is that it is impossible to open with one hand, and is designed for right-handed users. This is a nuisance when you are looking up a phone number to dial a cell phone. I think the slider could have been designed for one-handed use, and to slide in a direction more comfortable for left-handers.

Over time the case ages to a handsome graphite color. Titanium is way cool.

My first thought when I received the product was that it was cheap. The metal was very thin, and opening and closing was very metallic sounding and somewhat unrefined feeling. But once I put the visor into the case, everything seemed to come together nicely. The visor fits PERFECTLY. No movement whatsoever, and even though it is only sitting in place, and isn't held in in any way, I have no fear that it will fall out. The fit is quite snug. I really like the case, the titanium is thin, but it won't bend. I don't think many women would like this case, but I have no regrets. The only downside is that in my opinion, the stylus is a bit difficult to remove; I have gotten used to it, but a little more space around the stylus would have been nice. EXCELLENT PRODUCT; WELL WORTH THE PRICE!
Wouldn't have any other case after using this one.