Tough Skin anyone? - Page 2 - Treo Forums

chris · 11-27-2005, 09:56 AM

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When you remove the plastic cover, does the Treo screen chafe directly against the clip holder?

I myself am interested in this case, but will likely be ditching that cover. I am just afraid that the clip plastic will rub against the screen then.

I just checked this out and the screen isn't close to the clip. Also, if you press against the middle of the clip, you still won't hit the screen -- just the buttons. There is plenty of room between the case and the clip with the Treo facing inwards. A fall back of course would be to use screen protectors.

-Chris

ethos · 11-27-2005, 09:57 AM

Thanx, Chris!

Good to have fellow gadget geeks here!

chris · 11-27-2005, 10:00 AM

No problem. I had a ToughSkin sitting here from a review I did, so I just threw my Treo in to check it out.

-Chris

ethos · 11-27-2005, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chris

No problem. I had a ToughSkin sitting here from a review I did, so I just threw my Treo in to check it out.

-Chris

You want to sell me that used ToughSkin?

CougarFan · 11-28-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ethos

Kurt:

When you remove the plastic cover, does the Treo screen chafe directly against the clip holder?

I myself am interested in this case, but will likely be ditching that cover. I am just afraid that the clip plastic will rub against the screen then.

Ethos,

Actually, with the plastic cover removed, the screen does not chafe against the clip holder. But, if the Treo 650 is pushed hard enough, the keypad will hit the clip holder and subsequently turn on the Treo 650. Though, this can be avoided with TreoGuard

You actually have about a quarter of an inch between the Treo 650 screen and the clip. Better yet, with the plastic cover on the Treo, you still have some room (with no rubbing).

I thought I would ditch the cover as well, but after forcing myself to use it for awhile, I have gotten used to it (based on how I use the Treo). For others, it is a must to "ditch" the cover depending on how much the screen is needed for access. For me, the 5 way and differing keys work well enough at this time to keep the plastic cover.

This case does not have an opening for interchanging SD cards. You would have to remove the case for this action to take place. This is a drawback if you swap SD cards often. Please be aware of this. Though, there is an opening to flip the sound switch.

As an extra protection, I have a screen protector on the Treo screen. I would recommend doing this just to keep the screen scratch free.

The top of the clip holder rubs the case as you place the Treo in and out of the clip holder (though, this would be by design). Nothing to worry about.

My overall use of this particular skin case is to protect my Treo from dings and scratches. So at some point, I will be able to sell it in nearly new condition when I upgrade to the new Palm based Treo next year

I hope this helps.

Thanks,
Kurt

hoits2000 · 12-06-2005, 06:47 PM

I like the skin, any one have one they don't want? I'd buy it off of them. From the looks of it, Ill probably it without the little window, and just use a screen protector.

Thanks

Eric

explodie7 · 12-06-2005, 11:18 PM

One thing I wonder is if the Tough Skin will fit in one of the Nutshell cases designed to hold a "skinned" 650. Does anyone know anything about that?

Also, this may be off topic but I am interested in knowing what type of screen protectors everyone is using, and if there is a differece between brands besides just price. Ill post a new topic about that one as well as what Ive already said.

CougarFan · 12-06-2005, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by explodie7

One thing I wonder is if the Tough Skin will fit in one of the Nutshell cases designed to hold a "skinned" 650. Does anyone know anything about that?

I have a S650 skin and "had" the Seido pouch case that would take a skinned T650. It worked OK, but I really needed something the like the ToughSkin (that slips into a belt clip rather than into another case).

The Siedo pouch case for skinned Treos will be too small to have a ToughSkin'd Treo be placed inside.

http://store.everythingtreo.com/cont.../4-25--194.htm
Seidio Premium Pouch Case for Treo 600/650

I hope this helps.

Kurt

hoits2000 · 12-07-2005, 05:10 PM

Does the Tough Case get strecthed out at all from taking it off to get to the SD card slot? Anyone got one that they want to sell? Can you post pics of your phone with it on?

Thanks a lot

Eric

CougarFan · 12-09-2005, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hoits2000

Does the Tough Case get strecthed out at all from taking it off to get to the SD card slot? Anyone got one that they want to sell? Can you post pics of your phone with it on?

Thanks a lot

Eric

I have only had to remove the case twice in nearly 3 months and I haven't seen any stretching yet. I don't switch SD cards as I have one 1GB card and no need to remove it.

I have attached 2 pictures that I hope helps you get a feel for how it would fit the T650.

Thanks,
Kurt