RhinoSkin Aluminum Hardcase for Palm V

• 100 percent aircraft-grade aluminum
• Sleek ergonomic design
• Padded interior for protection against drops and collisions
• Silo-integrated mounting system
• Stylus remains easily accessible

You're probably asking yourself, "Is this case really worth about 80 bucks?" That's exactly what I was thinking, so I ordered one to check it out.

What I found was a very sturdy, all aluminum case that will most definitely protect your Palm V from extreme hard knocks. However, the padding is so thin I can't believe it would protect your Palm from a fall on a hard surface.

Furthermore, the case has many sharp, unfinished corners and edges, and the design makes removing the stylus difficult without lifting the Palm slightly from the bottom half of the case. As with other hard cases, HotSyncing is a problem, but just move the cradle to the edge of your desk to allow the case to hang over the edge.

Yes, it does offer protection, but I was expecting a lot better fit and finish for my money. If your Palm lives in an environment that is harsh, like the bottom of a toolbox, this is the case for you. Otherwise, buy the "Palm" hard case and spend the difference on books and CDs here.

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Currently, this is the best hardcase on the market for the Palm V, Vx, and IBM C3. It is extremely well-made (everything seems to fit perfectly) and adds very little size or weight to these slim PDAs. There are many good reasons to get this case, but there are also a few improvements they could make.

Let's start with the good stuff. The aluminum case has a brushed finish which looks good a wears reasonably well. Like all aluminum, it will scratch. But if you keep this in pockets or bags away from keys and such, it should do just fine for a long time. The advantage of aluminum, of course, is that it is extremely light and adds almost no perceptable weight to carrying my Palm Vx around.

The case is shaped to fit right around the PDA so it adds almost no size either. The whole thing slips easily into a front shirt pocket or anywhere else you would've carried your sleek Palm V. After all, isn't that why you bought it?

The PDA is held in the case securely by a center rail which slides into the left stylus silo and the interior of the case is padded with neoprene which works well. There are slots in the sides of the case for IR beaming and access to the stylus on the right side when the case is open. When it's closed the PDA is completely enclosed and protected.

There are, however, some drawbacks you need to keep in mind if you want to buy this case. First, it's VERY difficult to sync without removing your PDA from the case. It's possible, but very difficult. Second, the edges aren't sharp but they will scratch things (like your PDA) if you're not careful. Third, certain accessories will not play well with this case (some styli or the Bond Latches for example) since they won't fit inside the snug case when it's closed. Fourth, it's not cheap.

A few of these could be easily fixed (maybe there will be a v2.0 of this case). Maybe a clearcoat on the exterior finish and some extra slots cut into the sides of the case. A hinge that allows the case to open wider might allow easier syncing and some way to attach a security cord (like the Bond Latch) would be helpful (I'm a big believer in beeper bungees for any electronics you carry around). A lower price is always good! (Any of these things would earn the case a "6th" star!)

Basically, I'd say if you want the best hardcase out there, get this one. It's much better than any of the others I've seen including a recent look-alike that comes in cool colors but is VERY poorly made (sorry, I forget the name). The Palm hardcase doesn't even fall into the same league as this case and shouldn't even be considered if you ask me. Some of the soft cases out there are worth considering since they will offer similar protection from drops but won't do as well for pressure on the case.

If you've got the money, I'd highly recommend this case as a worthwhile purchase to protect your investment (the Palm V's ain't cheap either!). Otherwise, I'd suggest a good softcase before you consider any of the other hardcases currently on the market. This is THE hard case to beat and it will be hard to beat!

Hope this is helpful...good luck with your purchase!

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I wanted the best and I got the best. The Rhinoskin cover is the best way to really protect your Palm PC. It fits the PalmV like a glove and has a thin layer of rubber inside. While it will not act as a wallet or credit card holder it provides a permanent fix to bumping the on/off button, is very heavy-duty and durable, and just looks darn cool.

The Palm device mounts on a stylus-shaped rod that is also hinged in with the two halves of the case. So by opening the case fully and swinging the Palm out between the two halves of the case it is possible to fit it in the Hotsync cradle on a flat surface. However, if you really want to have the Palm device in the cradle and see the screen, you can set the cradle on a book or just slide the Palm device out of the case.

I haven't found any of this to be much of a hassle(just descibing it is).

I am a farmer, so I need extreme Palm protection. If you do too, I suggest the Rhinoskin cover.

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I bought the rhino skin aluminium molded hardcase about 2 months ago, Ladies and Gentlemen THIS IS THE ONE you have been looking for, padded inside, light, and very hard, (if this one is hard enough, imagine the one made of titanium) smooth and very cool looking surface (everyone has to do with it), the rail that holds the Palm V keeps it in the center of the case, creating small spaces inside in order to avoid the palm to crash against the sides of it. The finish of the surface, most of the time, remains clean, so, you cant see spots, unless you throw it inside a dirty trash can, haha! (it does not mean you will never have to use a soft cloth with a little of window cleaner like rhino recomendsto clean it) and most of all if you want it to stay as nice looking as the first time you saw it, TRY NOT to carry your rhino in the same pocket along with coins, keys, etc.

Another PRO for this case, is the fact that you can put it in your back pocket pants and sit on it and even not noticing it is there.

Im a College student so, most of the time Im in a rush and I needed a case which could resist the tough treatments my palm had, so I found it, if you want your Palm V or Vx to be protected this one is the right for you.



I dont use the stylus that came with the palm, I replaced it with the very little but easy to use and much better than the one from TTools, the "Cross" stylus/pen is very stylish, very good mechanism that remains like new a whole life, you can put in the silo like the original stylus that came with your palm (you can find it at styluscentral.com , and the best of all is the price) I was affraid to buy it and not to use it because of the tip of the stylus, (the one you use to pull it out the silo) might be too big for the rhino case, so it would not close normaly, I fixed the problem and I will tell you how! first take a sandpaper not too rough and use it on the tip I told you before (BE CAREFULL NOT TO USE IT ON THE TIP YOU WILL USE TO WRITE ON YOUR PALM, WHICH IS VERY CLOSE TO IT) use the sandpaper vertically until you get the exact shape that will not interrupt the closing mechanism of the case. During this process be carefull not to scratch other parts of the pen. If you decide to buy this usefull stylus/pen in order to use it on the rhino aluminium case these instructions will help you a lot, but in case you dont want to make all this and have another place to carry a stylus I still recomend you to buy it anyway. The ink replaces are cheap too.

I dont believe all the publicity and the magic products I see, so, as a researching costumer, I only buy the product if I believe it is worth the price and most of all the quality. So I took the time to write this in order to help you out in finding the best products for your palm. I really hope it helps. Thank you for reading.

With this case I can take my Palm Vx just about everywhere with me. Its small size, shape (slightly tapered), smoothness, and rigidity let me easily slip it into my front pants pocket along with my wallet (sitting isn't a problem). Since I usually wear pants, I usually have my Palm with me. As other reviewers have noted, it is inconvenient to remove the stylus. However, I mostly use my Palm at my desk at work or home, and I keep a spare stylus at each desk. Because the case is so smooth, I occasionally have difficulty opening the case. And, after about six months of use, the padding seems to have shrunk. I stuck a small piece of felt on the back of my Palm to stop it from rattling inside the case. And it is somewhat inconvenient to place the Palm on the cradle-you can't just drop it in. However, despite these minor drawbacks, being able to safely and conveniently have my PDA with me all the time easily justifies the cost of this case for me. If you've ever found yourself without your Palm because it was inconvenient to take it with you, this case may be a solution for you.