Review: JAVOSkin for Treo 600

Hang ten with the latest skin protection for JAVOSkin for the Treo 600

Review: JAVOSkin for Treo 600

Ratings:
By: Christopher Meinck

The first impression of the JAVOskin makes me think of big waves, surfwax and wetsuits -Treo 600 wetsuits! Kidding aside, the first thing you notice is the slick rubbery feel reminiscent of a wetsuit. My surfing career was limited to 30 days of getting slammed in the head with an 8ft piece of fiberglass, but fortunately I might not be suited for a review of traditional wetsuits, but I was able to put the JAVOskin for Treo 600 to the test.

Well built with curves

Okay, I've got your attention and so will the JAVOskin. The case is contoured to specifically fit your Treo 600. There are cuts for the antenna, power on/off, ringer, stylus and speaker. The bottom of the Treo is somewhat exposed - however, the case does curve around to protect corners of the Treo. I found access to the hands-free very easy and a pleasure. With other cases, it can sometimes be a tight squeeze. There are raised bevels (for lack of a better word) for the 4 buttons, 4 way directional and keyboard. The keyboard and buttons are all protected with the JAVOskin.

Usability

The 4 buttons and directional were easy to use. In fact, pressing with the JAVOskin actually felt cool - it almost fattens the buttons and gives a little bounce upon depressing. Going from a completely exposed keyboard to the JAVOskin takes some getting used to and I was able to come close to the same level of usability. You need to press harder on the buttons to get the "feel". If you've used a Treo 300 and went to the Treo 600, the transition you experienced going from the 300 keyboard to the 600 keyboard is similar. If you're a graffiti user, then you will not have to worry about this learning curve.

Grip and rip

The JAVOskin feels great and allows for a "good grip" on your smartphone. It also won't slip and slide on surfaces - I would presume this might be helpful in a car setting. JAVOskin is the minimalist case (which is good) and as such, it doesn't come equipped with a belt clip. If you're a belt clip user, this case might be a good weekend alternative when you need a solid, yet small case.

Protect that Treo 600

The JAVOedge for Treo 600 offers solid protection from the elements. The transparent casing and contour design are intended to offer protection without a bulky case. As such, there are minor tradeoffs. I don't suppose the JAVOedge would prevent damage to your Treo 600 if it suffered a major drop. Then again, you don't have that will most cases. The JAVOedge will protect your Treo from scratches from dropping. The basic credo here is: "Try not to drop your Treo 600 regardless of the case you have".

Overall

The transparent JAVOskin offers slick protection from the elements while allowing full and complete access to your Treo at an affordable price. It's well constructed and fits the Treo 600 like a wetsuit. Hang ten with the JAVOskin.

The JAVOskin retails for $28.95.