The Treo 600 is a classic smartphone, and aluminium hardcases are classics to. This combination would immediately score big in the Retro carnival – but let’s see how Proporta’s aluminium hard case for Palm Treo 600 fares in a TamsPalm review:
The aluminium case ships in a blister labelled in french – this was funny, but doesn’t affect performance in any way:
When the blister was open, I found yet another belt clip. Since I really loath belt clips, it was quickly stowed away…
The case itself is a classic aluminium hardcase with a single card slot:
Inserting the Treo into the case is easy – however, the metal retention module will eventually scratch your PDA(happened to Alex, look at the back of his machine). So, if you want to remove the Treo often or want it to stay in mint condition(hell, my TT had dents), stay away from this case.
The top and bottom of the Treo aren’t covered in any obtrusive way. This is good, as it reduces the ‘insertion cycles’ and makes your life easier.
The cutouts in the front do a good job – one can see the LED really well:
The volume buttons are accessible while the Treo is in the case:
Cutouts for camera, speaker and reset button can be found in the back of the case. The sound quality wasn’t degenerated at all….
When typing, the case is a bit in the way – however, typing still is bearable:
Overall, the Proporta Aluminium hard case for Treo 600 offers exactly what one expects from an aluminium hardcase: good protection for a low price of 34,95$. The cases only mayor weakpoint is the dangerous insertion procedure…which could be a dealbreaker for some…
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