Handspring Slim Leather Case

One of my favorite perks about the Handspring is that they werebuilt w/ the thought of one day clipping into somesort of acase.

All PDA's on the market today attach to day planners or cases w/ the use of a LOT of velcro. This is a sloppy solution and something I always dreaded doing to such an expensive device.

Now comes handspring. I don't know why they don't advertise this feature at all (you can't tell from the photos) but the case is designed such that it is "clipped" very securely into all sorts of accessories No Velcro! Love it!

If you go to their website you'll see many, many more cases available (you'll want to stick to cases that were specifically designed for handspring or you're getting a velcro deal). I own 4 different case solutions (it comes w/ a plastic cover, or a fake leather slip cover). Of them all this is my favorite general use case.

I also recommend the hard plastic belt clip case because it protects the device when tossing it in a backpack, etc..( )a cheap low tack adhesive covering for the screen called WriteRight because once the screen is scratched, it's scratched. This clear covering is replaceable when it gets too scratched (maybe bi-monthly) and is pretty inexpensive. Hopefully Amazon will start carrying more accesories I prefer shopping here (faster delivery, cheaper shipping, and customer comments are always handy). END

This case is certainly one of the best options currently available for your Visor, especially if you prefer to make the transition from wallet to a case that stores your money and credit cards along with your lifeline, the Visor. First of all, the feel of the case is excellent. It's nice and soft and smells very leathery. Of course, the best thing about this case and all other Handspring-made cases is that they have that front/back hard plastic cover that is included with the Visor sewn into every case. Only problem is that with the SLIM leather case, sewing that entire thing into it really adds to the width. In my opinion, they could have just sewn in the top piece and the bottom piece and left the center out. But that is not what we have here. Should we compare this to other companies' cases, however, which use velcro almost exclusively, this and other Handspring cases have a clear advantage.

Some people complain about not having a stylus holder, but truthfully, I don't think it's needed because there is a stylus right in the Visor.

Perhaps there could have been a tiny bit more space between the Visor and the credit card side, but it still closes fine. It doesn't take very long to break in either, so this is really not an issue.

The velcro that closes the case is a great idea, because who wants to push a snap into the screen of your Visor?

Very important: If you're going to store credit cards in this case, make sure the lowest position card is sticking up ALL THE WAY PAST THE TOP OF THE SCREEN. If you don't, that card will scratch up your screen or WriteRight pretty severely. There is also plenty of room for cash and/or more credit cards in the other slot the case closes fine with all of it.

So overall, the case is worth 4 1/2 stars to me, but we can't rate it with the 1/2. It's as slim a case as the Visor can have (unless they cut down on some of that plastic cover), and it has slots to make this case a wallet, something that can save you from having to carry both a wallet and your Visor separately. It could have a bit more room in the middle but doesn't really need it, and it could be a little less thick in your pocket, but it's not too bulky. I also feel secure about the Visor when it's in this case. Credit cards sort of protect the front (if you use them) more than simply the leather, but only if they extend past the top of the screen. And of course, the back is protected by the plastic cover. If you want a case for your Visor, and you want to toss the wallet aside for an all in one option, this one's for you.

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This s a well-made case, nice leather, and has the advantage that all real Visor cases have that it holds the Visor with a clip, not velcro on the back which can interfere with using the Visor out of the case. But the design should be better. These are shortcomings which made me return the one I bought: *If it were about 1/4" taller it would hold standard 3x5 cards, replacing a jotter pad. As it is, it does not hold any standard size card or paper. *When the case is open, the velcro tab keeps flopping over the Visor itself. I would have preferred an internal velcro closure, or a magnetic one. *The velcro tab interferes with slipping the case into a suit pocket...it invariabley catches on the pocket edge. See the comment above as to a solution. *The case is about 1/8" less in depth than it needs to be to close smoothly and flat over the Visor. With credit cards or business cards in the left-hand pockets, this is even more of a problem. I suggest a thin but stiff plastic sheet be bound into the next edition of this case to separate the left side of the case from the screen of the Visor.

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Ok, I have bought this case for my Platinum. I've used and abused it for awhile now, and have my thoughts.

First, this is NOT a case to use if you are rough on things. The protection for the screen is minimal. If you are likely to drop it on cement, or likely to throw it into a briefcase with various books, DON'T buy this case.

Pros: Good leather.

Nice Visor attachment mechanism. The clip does hold my platinum nicely.

Small sized. Take your Visor, clip the cover that came with it on it, and slide it into the case that came with it. This case will add only a few centimeters all the way around to the size.

Cons: I hate velcro straps. Velcro over time tends to wear out.

Really this case is great for slipping it into your pocket and carrying your Visor around. I am rough on things and tend to beat them up. I have this case and love it. I haven't destroyed it or my Platinum yet. I AM going to get a hardshell case, mainly so I can put my Visor in my briefcase and backpack without worrying. However, given the limitation on protection, this is a good case.

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I enjoy the Handspring Slim Leather Case a lot! It's a bifold case where the Visor snaps into place on one side, and you can put credit cards on the other. I now currently use this instead of my wallet. I put my driver's license, credit cards, money, and checks in it. It's small and light, and has that great new leather smell to it. It's affordable as well. The only thing I was expecting was a slot for the stylus pen. That would have made it complete!