650 Cases

[mjbryant]

Hello,

Lots of info regarding cases already on this site, but...

My wife got me an innopocket "Magnum Case for Treo 650" about 2-months ago. This is a lined hard case made from a magnesium alloy. Very tough case. I use the belt-clip... until yesterday, when the clip broke at the clip's spring swivel pin. It was not dropped. I did not hit it with a hammer. I don't think it was a manufacturer's defect. The damage probably occurred when getting in/out of my car. I wear the Treo slightly behind my right hip. Maybe it made contact with the seat-belt buckle? Whatever - it broke.

My question - Why would a company make a hard and apparently very durable case and then make its clip out of plastic? The clip gets more of a workout than the case ever will. It is put on and off the belt; it is realeased from the clip several times a day (when ever you need to use the device). These plastic belt clips are the "weak-link". The clip should be a durable as the case!

This is not limited to the above mentioned case either. I also have (and am now using) a leather Piel Frama leather case. This is another very nice case (not as "protective" as a hard case & no cut-out for the camera lens), but it also has a plastic belt clip.

I need something that not only protects my Treo 650, but has no plastic parts and will stand-up to use.

Guess I am venting a little here. Maybe a couple of the case manufacturers will read and heed.

[chris]

Mike-
If you have the time, I do encourage you to pass this feedback and review along in our new User Reviews sections. Here's the InnoPocket page.

Thanks.
Chris

[mjbryant]

I put it in, but left out my comments on the "Piel Frama" case which I don't have a problem with yet.

Originally Posted by chris

Mike-
If you have the time, I do encourage you to pass this feedback and review along in our new User Reviews sections. Here's the InnoPocket page.

Thanks.
Chris

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by mjbryant

Maybe a couple of the case manufacturers will read and heed.

It would be nice, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I've been snapping clips off of Palm cases for years. The Seidio holster that I've had now for a little over 3 months is probably one of the longest-lived cases I've had so far.

[mjbryant]

Well I contacted innopocket and they are sending a new clip by airmail. Good and fast response.

Originally Posted by mjbryant

Hello,

Lots of info regarding cases already on this site, but...

My wife got me an innopocket "Magnum Case for Treo 650" about 2-months ago. This is a lined hard case made from a magnesium alloy. Very tough case. I use the belt-clip... until yesterday, when the clip broke at the clip's spring swivel pin. It was not dropped. I did not hit it with a hammer. I don't think it was a manufacturer's defect. The damage probably occurred when getting in/out of my car. I wear the Treo slightly behind my right hip. Maybe it made contact with the seat-belt buckle? Whatever - it broke.

My question - Why would a company make a hard and apparently very durable case and then make its clip out of plastic? The clip gets more of a workout than the case ever will. It is put on and off the belt; it is realeased from the clip several times a day (when ever you need to use the device). These plastic belt clips are the "weak-link". The clip should be a durable as the case!

This is not limited to the above mentioned case either. I also have (and am now using) a leather Piel Frama leather case. This is another very nice case (not as "protective" as a hard case & no cut-out for the camera lens), but it also has a plastic belt clip.

I need something that not only protects my Treo 650, but has no plastic parts and will stand-up to use.

Guess I am venting a little here. Maybe a couple of the case manufacturers will read and heed.

[chris]

Well I contacted innopocket and they are sending a new clip by airmail. Good and fast response.

That's great when a manfacturer backs their products!

Excellent.

-Chris

[mjbryant]

Well, innopocket came through with the new clip, plus a spare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like this kind of service!