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User Submitted PalmOne 92455PLMIN Palm Leather Latch Holster for Treo 600, 650 Reviews (cont...)Date: 2005-07-09 Does the job! This is the best holder I've used. Without a holder I struggled to hold onto the phone and type. I'm very pleased with the leather feel and the ease with which I can now type. Date: 2005-07-01 Good, but better-designed alternative choice available There are countless carriers and cases to choose from when it comes to transporting and protecting your trusty Treo 650. Far be it from me to recommend what's the best choice for you ... that ultimately comes down to personal preferences and requirements. While none are perfect, some are definitely better than others. My first case was the Innopocket Aluminum hard shell and while it looks cool and protects like no other, I found it difficult to use on a daily basis. For traveling or for carrying at the bottom of a backback or briefcase, it's a solid performer. Let's face it, the best case when it comes to usability is no case at all. No matter what anyone may say about how accessable the ports, buttons and slots are in this case or that, bare is better. The fact that this leather case from palmOne carries the Treo 650 with the screen and keyboard facing out, and the corners exposed, leaves it unprotected and at risk to scratching or other damage. The size of the monster clip attached to the back means you won't be able to pop your Treo 650 into a docking cradle without first removing it from the case. And now that I mentioned it, is that a clip on your case or are you just glad to see me? This clip is similar to the one that came with my Innopocket ... which was so thick that the phone itself seemed to stick out from my body and that I eventually decided to remove altogether. Not exactly what one would describe as sleek and stylish. My personal recommended alternative choice is the Seidio Shield Holster. In some ways it is similar to this palmOne, except that it is constructed of hard plastic, the phone sits with the face turned in (and protected), the corners are covered, and the belt clip is more streamlined and about half as thick. If I need to use the phone, it easily pops right out into my hand. Am I really going to take it off my belt and use it inside the palmOne case? No, I am not. While I believe the Seidio is the best case in this segment, unfortunately it is not available on A. If you are a Treo 650 user and familiar with most of the online stores, blogs and sites dedicated to the smartphone we all love, you'll know where to look ... one of my favorites is Treonauts. I'm not saying the palmOne leather holster isn't a good, inexpensive case ... I just think there are better options available. Date: 2005-06-30 Too tight and it BROKE! This holster arrived so tight when installed, it interfered with the touch screen. Also this holster has to be removed to put your Treo into the docking station - which is no easy task as tightly as it fits. I tried to loosen the holster's grip a little by "spreading its wings" but this resulted in the cheap metal the leather is glued to BREAKING instead of bending. The clip itself is also huge - nearly 3/4 inch thick! Hardly a slim holster. Mine is getting returned.
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