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A few days ago I received my E&B Slipper case for the Visor and I would like to post a review for all of the VisorCentral members who may be considering one or ordered one.

First Impressions:

I ordered a black slipper case with belt clip (it is also available without the clip). The case is very professional looking and well made. The front cover has a stiff insert sewn in between the layers of leather and provides very good protection from a direct assault on the screen. On the inside of the front cover are 2 pockets, one for business cards and another longer pocket that would be perfect for money or credit cards. Two velcro strips hold the cover down while hanging from your belt. The velcro seems to be quite adequate.

The part of the case that wraps around the Visor is thin, soft leather that conforms to the shape of the Visor. Friction holds the Visor in the case which really does "fit like a glove". The PDA is not falling out of this case under any circumstances.

Cutouts in the leather provide access for the IR port, Hotsync port and cradle hook.

Hotsyncing in the case:

This was a bit problematic at first. The case prevented the Visor from making contact with the cradle at first, but after applying the supplied spacer to the back of the Visor and applying more than usual downward pressure to lock it in the cradle, hotsync was performed without problems.

Wearability and Useability:

The Belt clip attaches positively to your belt and a retainer feature prevents the clip from becoming detached without first opening the clip. The Case w/Visor is easily and smoothly retreived from its perch by depressing the release with your thumb and pulling slightly up and away from your belt. It is a breeze. Putting it back is just as easy after a few practice runs.

The case has a lot of freedom to move and rotate when retained in the belt clip. It is extremely comfortable when sitting, standing and even driving. I didn't feel it at all. While moving around I was very confident that it would not fall off.

I use the PDA Panache stylus for Visor and this fits with absolutely no problems. As a matter of fact, I think you are better off with this stylus in this case than a standard stylus since access from the side is a little limited but still adequate for the stock or deluxe Handspring stylus.

Access to the Visor:

The screen is fully accessable while in the case. The buttons, including the power button, are covered by a clear PVC membrane. At first sight it looked like the membrane would make pressing the buttons awkward, but I soon realized that this fear was unfounded. I had no problems accessing and pressing any of the buttons at any time. And the clear cover will more than likely protect the symbols from wearing off the buttons with use.

Overall, a fantastic case for anyone who wants a professional looking, easy to use, low hassle case. I have already recommended it to many people at work (even a Palm Vx user!)

I love the belt clip feature. The Visor has fallen out of my shirt pocket 3 times when bending over and with the belt clip I don't have to worry about it any more. The belt clip stays on your belt and the only thing sticking out from the back of the Visor is a small steel retaining knob. They made the back of the retainer rounded and flat so the Visor sits very flat and stable on a desk without any problems.

Regarding springboard modules, I think that you could get away with something that sticks above the top of the Visor by by a Maximum of 7/16". Anything that is flush is fine. I think that the 6-pak would be fine. I think that you would have to keep the case open with the GPS. One nice thing is that you can easily pull out the springboard cover and insert a module without removing the case.

IMHO: Two thumbs way up!

From the picture on E&B site, it seems that there is a cut out on the position where the Palm III contrast wheel is located. It's somewhat annoying since the Visor does not have this wheel. Do you see this cut out on your case? Hopefully the picture is only a preliminary one.

No cutout in that location.. BTW... This is the perfect case IMHO.