Boxwave activecase for T3?

[stevejohnson460]

Has anyone tried Boxwave's ActiveCase for the T3? It looks interesting.

http://www.boxwave.com/products/easyfinder/products-for-palm-tungsten-t3_97.htm

I'm a pda minimilist, and like a case that offers a bit of protection; a minimum of bulk.

[bobbd]

This looks identical to clear cases sold by Proporta and JavoEdge. I purchased the Proporta one (because their shipping to Canada is very reasonable) and I like it. I also have a PDAir metal case but it added a bit too much weight and the side opening cover (to the left, although I don't know that it would matter) was a bit of a pain.

The main thing the clear case gives you is screen protection when the T3 is closed. Even though it's strong plastic, I doubt you'd get much drop protection. It adds about 1/8" to each side and doesn't add much weight. Holding the T3 feels the same as the original without case. With the T3 extended, you can put it in a cradle. The buttons are not covered so you might need one of the many programs that protect against accidental power-on. I use HandyAid myself.

For me it's great. It gives the screen protection when I put it in my briefcase. If I'm really worried, I have an old E&B leather case I used for my Palm IIIc. I can carry it in my shirt pocket as well. Just don't sit on it :-)

Overall, I like it. I haven't felt any push to go back to the metal case.

Bob

[stevejohnson460]

Thanks, Bob. I'll consider an order.

[brianshiro]

bobdd, are you saying you can fit the T3 with clear case on inside the E&B case?

[bobbd]

Yes it fits inside the E&B case. But keep in mind that the E&B case was a full case. You couldn't use the PDA when it was in the case, you had to remove it.

Bob

[stevejohnson460]

For what its worth, I skipped the case idea entirely, and have been using the T3 "bare."

I hate bulk.

I tether my T3 to a belt loop with a coiled "bungie cord" so if (no, when) ole' "Fumble-Finger Steve" drops his pda it doesn't hit the floor. The geek factor of the tether is pretty high (okay, maybe it even rates a "dork" label). It adds virtually no bulk, though, and has saved the Palm from many a deadly drop.