Speck SkinTight PDA Skin for 19xx

[Pat Logsdon]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://brighthand.com/article/Rubberized_Cases_from_Speck_Products' target='_blank'>http://brighthand.com/article/Rubbe..._Speck_Products</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/logsdon_20040413_speck.jpg" /><br /><br />"The SkinTight PDA Skins provides protection against scratches and bumps without adding bulk. Its unique Dynaflex material stretches over and hugs your PDA and provides a great grippy feel. The included screen cover easily flips out of the way and prevents damage to the delicate screen."<br /><br />These look pretty interesting! In addition to the "clear" color shown in the photo, the SkinTight case also comes in translucent blue and green. There's a plastic flip cover for the screen (Jornada-holics take note) and cut-outs for the stylus and ports. The price is $24.95 for one skin, and $34.95 for a pack of three.

[Zack Mahdavi]

They're very nice cases for the iPod. It will be interesting reading reviews about this case for a Pocket PC. It will by far be one of the slimmest cases ever! :)

[danesh]

It'd be interesting to see how this compares against JavoEdge's ClearCase. I was planning to buy that and this case has come out. I will wait for a review of the Speck Skin-Tight case before deciding.

[ClieTT]

I found one for $16.99. Since it's so cheap, I have decided to get one just to give a try.

http://www.semsons.com/specprodip191.html

[sylvangale]

The JavoEdge is much too fragile. I've already broken mine for my h1945 by just pressing on the hinge when inserting headphones. I've also had my PDA fly out of the case in a fall.

Though it is fun to try out new cases and I think the Javoedge is great for special events when you want to pull out your PDA and draw attention. Just be careful with it.

I wish some aluminum case vendor would follow the flip design of the javoedge though... that was kind of nice.

I would certainly love to hear reviews on this new rubber case. Looks cool. Hopefully someone can drop test it do. :mrgreen:

[Stephen Beesley]

Now this I like!

While I like the idea of cases, I always find that the extra bulk ends up putting me off and the case will wind up in a draw somewhere. This, however, would be just the thing for whatever my next PDA purchase is. An integrated screen cover (Yes, I am a Jornada-holics - and damn proud of it!) and something to protect from the ineveitable scratches from being carried in my pocket or bag.

[mr_yellow]

Does anyone wanna guess which is thinner/smaller comparing the JavoEdge and this new rubberized skin case?

Speck seems to have omitted actual size specifications...

javoedge however is 4.67 x 3 x 0.74 inches
11.85 x 7.6 x 1.87centimeters

i'm comparing the 1900 cases of course...

[Andy Whiteford]

The speck case is a little smaller overall.

[Melchior]

Whooa - is this stuff like lycra? I'm not sure I'm into dressing my device into a little lycra jump suit? What will the boys at the club think!! :wink:

[L.Rentz]

Whooa - is this stuff like lycra? I'm not sure I'm into dressing my device into a little lycra jump suit? What will the boys at the club think!!

That is TO funny! :D

[Lynn]

Can't any of these designers watch Star Trek IV, and give us a nice case made of Transparant Aluminum?

[tonyv]

Can't any of these designers watch Star Trek IV, and give us a nice case made of Transparant Aluminum?

I'd settle for a simple deflector shield.

[Jacob]

How does this case prevent inadvertent button presses that would keep a device on and drain the battery?

Looks like a great case except for that question.

[xoiph]

How does this case prevent inadvertent button presses that would keep a device on and drain the battery?

It doesn't.

[jnajera]

Javo adds way too much bulk. This looks to be alot slimmer.

[Peter Traugot]

MAN! For $17 bucks, I'd give it a go. Now I just need a 1900 to stick in it ; )

[joelevi]

MAN! For $17 bucks, I'd give it a go. Now I just need a 1900 to stick in it ; )

How about one for my 4155? I've got my credit card in hand...

[danesh]

The photo of the Speck case is not too clear. In the Speck products' site too, the pictures are not clear and are at a very medium resolution. Would any of the guys buying the case be kind enough to take a picture of it and post it here? (Thanks)

[mr_yellow]

Regarding the thickness and 'size' of the case,

I did some research and found out that the ipod skins that speck is famous for is approx 1.8 mm thick(from the-gadgeteer review). If the speck PDA cases are made with the same material in the same way, then we're looking at a maximum of 2 mm additions all around.

This isn't bad compared to the JavoEdge which is 3+ mm in some measurements and better than all the leather cases which are much bulkier.

I think i'm going to give this case a whirl it can't hurt =)

As for the pass-through buttons.. this is actually great. I can finally make use of my hard buttons when listening to mp3s and oggs with out taking the pda out of my pocket. Yes!

[kosmicki]

Hopefully these sell well enough that they make one for the 2200, this looks nice.

[yslee]

Oh look! I see there're now PPC condoms! :lol:

2 years ago the cell phone condoms got popular, but they didn't last long. Firstly they'd yellow over time, secondly they can break, finally they are a dust magnet.

[vicott]

hi, I have received my iPAQ skins. read this for my first impressions & photos: http://www.ppcsg.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=32337
Good buy, considering that I've bought two 3 piece-pack to be shared with some friends. Good feel, good looks, I love it :mrgreen:

[danesh]

hi, I have received my iPAQ skins. read this for my first impressions & photos: http://www.ppcsg.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=32337
Good buy, considering that I've bought two 3 piece-pack to be shared with some friends. Good feel, good looks, I love it :mrgreen:

Thanks Vicott. The photos look good. I was undecided on whether to buy this one or the JavoEdge clear case. I might buy the JavoEdge case as the buttons appear to be easily accessible in it and the case is transparent, while this one is translucent.

[hollis_f]

Thanks Vicott. The photos look good. I was undecided on whether to buy this one or the JavoEdge clear case. I might buy the JavoEdge case as the buttons appear to be easily accessible in it and the case is transparent, while this one is translucent.
And the Javoedge cover flips all the way back and over. This one looks as if it sticks out, almost doubling the length of the whole thing when it's in use.

[Stephen Beesley]

hi, I have received my iPAQ skins. read this for my first impressions & photos: http://www.ppcsg.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=32337
Good buy, considering that I've bought two 3 piece-pack to be shared with some friends. Good feel, good looks, I love it :mrgreen:

Wow - having seen the photos all I can say is I want one (or three)!

Of course all I need then is a PPC that they make them for....

[Pony99CA]

If you want to see another review of this, pocketnow (http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=393) just did one.

Steve