PalmOne Tungsten T and T2 Sleeve Case

• Hidden metal structure inside protects screen from scratches and light shocks
• Outside covered with sleek material with a soft, scuba-finish surface
• Allows easy access to all product features, including the record button, expansion card slot and stylus
• Fits perfectly in pocket and gives just the right protection for your device
• Compatible with Tungsten T/T2

This case gets a lot of criticism, not all of which is deserved. (One review posted previously is nothing more than a general rant about Palm accessories.) I've tried numerous cases for all kinds of PDA's (both Palm OS and Pocket PC) and I have found that the simplest cases work best for me. With that in mind, I offer some pros and cons regarding the Scuba Sleeve Case.

PRO -

No velcro! (This is a big plus for me.)

Stiff case without the metal "Terminator" look

Cutout allows access to voice record button & earphone jack

Closes securely without snaps, zippers or clasps

Soft interior lining

Don't have to remove Tungsten to sync (must extend slider, though)

Protects buttons from accidental presses (the review that stated otherwise is incorrect)

Good protection for screen, back, sides and corners

CON -

Hard to extend slider

No holders for expansion cards or other accessories

Shows fingerprints easily

Opens about 180 degrees, but won't stay open by itself

No protection for top (power button, IRDA port, stylus silo and expansion card)

No protection for bottom (sync connector)

If you don't need a vault to protect your Tungsten T and you don't need a case that carries extra accessories (expansion cards, pens, screen protectors, business or credit cards), this is a very simple and effective case.

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I hate it when you acquire a sleek bit of electronic gear only to have it bloat by adding a case. When I got my Tungsten T, I thought the Aluminum Hard Case would be the slimmest, but reading a review of that persuaded me otherwise. So I looked to the Sleeve Case to be the no-frills protective skin.

The case opens like a book, but the front cover doesn't wrap around back. It stays closed by the curved right side of the front cover sliding around the curved right side of the back cover. The case attaches to your handheld with a plastic bracket on the back cover, using the same slots as the clear plastic screen cover that comes with your Tungsten T. The inside of the case is a velvety material. There is an oval cut-out that allows access to the record button and headphone jack, and the top and bottom of the case are completely open (but you would still have to remove the case to dock the handheld in the cradle).

Unfortunately, the case seems a little bulky and falls short (or should I say wide?) of the protective skin I was hoping for. I hadn't noticed before, but the top of a Tungsten T is thinner than the bottom. It becomes more obvious when in the case since there is an 1/8" gap between the case and the handheld at the top. It just doesn't seem as snug as I would like. Overall width of the case is 3 5/16", height 4 3/16" and thickness about 7/8".

An additional minor note: Instead of the round Palm logo shown on the pictures, the case I received has a square silver Palm logo.

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The main criteria for a case for me are compactness, protection from impact and accessability. So far, I haven't come across another case that beats it on the above criteria. The Sleeve Case is very compact (fits in a shirt or trouser pocket easily)and offers reasonable protection from dropping. I have had problems with the clip getting loose (after about 1 month's useage) and the Tungsten falling out unexpectedly. I have had some success, however, in bending the plastic clip (by hand) to improve the clip tension. I agree with other reviewers that due to the cover not opening beyond 180 degrees, it is somewhat awkward to hold in one hand. Also, the cover doesn't stay open when you set it down so I often end up removing it from the case so I can read from the screen while both hands are otherwise occupied. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to slide the Tungsten open while in the case. I currently grip the Sleeve Case firmly on both sides with my left hand and hook my right thumbnail over the seam at the bottom right.

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I like most of the features of the Palm Tungsten T Sleeve Case. It is certainly much better than the plastic plate that comes with the Tungsten. The case has a sturdy feel and protects the PDA very well. As advertised it is slim and fits easily in my pocket. I like the catch that holds the Case closed. It is very convenient to open but never pops open unexpectedly. It is a little clumsy to slide the Tungsten PDA open. I also wish that I did not have to remove the PDA prior to synchronization, although it is not hard to take it in and out. All in all it is a good product.

Got this case for X-mas. I've seen it elsewhere called the scuba sleeve case because the outer coating is supposed to be a scuba-like material. It doesn't feel very rubbery to me, it feels more like hard leather. It's kind of hard to open up the sliding graffiti area on the Tungsten when you are using the case, but other than that it does offer more protection and gives the Tungsten a more rugged feel when you are carrying it around.