RhinoSkin Aluminum HardCase for Palm m500/m515 Series

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006B87R
• Item model number: 31604
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2002

Product Description

Product Description

RhinoSkin is a leader in manufacturing and marketing high-quality cases for handheld computers. Founded on the popularity of its Titanium Hardcase for the original Palm Pilot, the company is now known for its line of Aluminum and Titanium Hardcases, and its broad range of leather and synthetic products. This range of function, material, and price points has established RhinoSkin as a leader in the handheld computer case arena.This Aluminum Hardcase, designed for Palm m500 series, is made of anodized aluminum - it has no plastic parts. It features: scratch-resistant finish, rigidity for protection against crushing; front and back clamshell design; neoprene interior for protection against drops and collisions; stylus-port mounting system; and IR port for easy data transfer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars RhinoSkin Aluminum folding case, October 3, 2002

By	Samuel T. Anderson (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews

I, too, had heard that these were primo cases. I purchased one on-line for my new m-515 and had it in my paws in short order. When I opened the box, I found exactly what I had seen on the computer screen - sort of.

The pictures on the RhinoSkin web-page show a beautifully-styled case. What they DON'T show is the tacky, cheap-looking exterior hinge, replete with sharp edges on both ends. The inside edges of the case were kind of sharp, too. A real let-down, but I was really happy I didn't spring for the titanium version.

This turkey went back into the box and was promptly exchanged for the pricier Palm aluminum case. If shopping for an upscale, tough-as-nails, and convenient-to-use SUV-class case for your Palm, the Palm product is the one to buy.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, December 23, 2002

By	J. Davey "justin09" (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is my first hard case. Previously, I had been using E&B leather cases for my Palms.
The pros of this case:
* Relatively easy to open - the palm hard case is comparatively tough to open quickly.
* Tough - can take a knock and doesn't appear worse for wear
* Hard to scuff the metal - the Palm hard case marks up easily
* Easy to slide out Palm from case to sync. Some people have said their palms have fallen out when they open the case - considering this would only occur if you are not careful I dont really have an answer. The fact is that if you want to sync each day as I do, you need to take it out of the case, which means the sliding is what the case spine is meant to allow.
* Doesn't cause the palm buttons to be pressed - as has been claimed with the Palm hard case.
* looks smart on a desk

The negatives of this case:
* The hinge metal work could be more stylish
* You have to take the palm out to sync
* Left on a desk, the case can attract attention and dissapear.

Conclusion: I like this case and I think it does a good job. It has protected my Palm for the last 6 months without incident. Its surface has also held up well and hardly has a scratch on it that shows. If you need a hard case because you are a little brutal with your electronic gadgets, then this is the case for you.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for an M505, August 29, 2002

By A Customer

I had heard this was the best cases on the market when they came out and were originally designed for the Palm V. However, while the new cases say they fit the M505, mine did not. The rail was too skinny and my Palm M505 slid right off the rail and onto the floor--thank goodness it was carpeted! They supply plastic adjusters to slide onto the rail so it can fit the Palm V, but my husband tried his on it and it slid off too. Most other reviewers just put a piece of tape on the end so that it will provide a catch to hold it on the rail--but, I don't like having to pay so much for a case and having to provide my own tacky fixes! I tried the case on an M500 and it fit good, but not it does not fit for the M505.