Friday, September 5, 2003
I Really Love My Covertec Case
Posted by Brad Adrian in "HARDWARE" @ 01:00 AM
Like many of you, I've tried and used dozens of different kinds of Pocket PC accessories, ranging from memory cards to GPS units. However, for me no accessory is more important than a good case. Maybe that's why I seem to always be on the lookout for the perfect Pocket PC case.
When I first got my Pocket PC Phone Edition, I quickly realized that the case that shipped with it was completely inadequate. Now that I've been using a leather case from Covertec for a while, I think I've found a case that suits my needs almost perfectly.
Here are the things I like the most about the Covertec case:
Design: The flip-up style gives me quick and easy access to the Pocket PC, which is important when trying to answer incoming calls. And, the magnetic clasp is very secure and holds the case shut tightly. I also like the interior pockets that have room for a couple of SD cards and a bunch of business cards. Access to all of the necessary device ports is provided via perfectly-placed holes; the case doesn’t fit into a synchronization cradle, but works great with the USB sync/charge cable I typically use.
Quality: I like the craftsmanship and materials used. The leather is very smooth, unblemished and supple and the stitching is even and neat. Every surface that touches the Pocket PC is perfectly scratch-free.
Size: I generally prefer cases that aren’t too big and bulky. The Covertec case has plenty of padding to protect the device, yet it’s still fairly thin. It still creates a bulge in my pants pocket, but the case is still a great balance between protection and size.
Price: Cases of similar quality from other vendors can cost upward of $50 or $60. The Covertec model is a very affordable $39.95.
Here are the things I like the least about the Covertec case:
Lack of belt clip: I don’t usually carry my Pocket PCs strapped to my belt, but since this one is also my mobile phone, I was disappointed that there’s no belt clip option available for the Covertec case. But, a bit of epoxy glue and $2.00 for a spare belt clip “nub” took care of this one minor complaint.
All in all, I can’t recommend this case highly enough. Its high-quality construction and intelligent design make me confident that I’ll wear my Pocket PC Phone Edition out long before I wear out this case.
When I first got my Pocket PC Phone Edition, I quickly realized that the case that shipped with it was completely inadequate. Now that I've been using a leather case from Covertec for a while, I think I've found a case that suits my needs almost perfectly.
Here are the things I like the most about the Covertec case:
Design: The flip-up style gives me quick and easy access to the Pocket PC, which is important when trying to answer incoming calls. And, the magnetic clasp is very secure and holds the case shut tightly. I also like the interior pockets that have room for a couple of SD cards and a bunch of business cards. Access to all of the necessary device ports is provided via perfectly-placed holes; the case doesn’t fit into a synchronization cradle, but works great with the USB sync/charge cable I typically use.
Quality: I like the craftsmanship and materials used. The leather is very smooth, unblemished and supple and the stitching is even and neat. Every surface that touches the Pocket PC is perfectly scratch-free.
Size: I generally prefer cases that aren’t too big and bulky. The Covertec case has plenty of padding to protect the device, yet it’s still fairly thin. It still creates a bulge in my pants pocket, but the case is still a great balance between protection and size.
Price: Cases of similar quality from other vendors can cost upward of $50 or $60. The Covertec model is a very affordable $39.95.
Here are the things I like the least about the Covertec case:
Lack of belt clip: I don’t usually carry my Pocket PCs strapped to my belt, but since this one is also my mobile phone, I was disappointed that there’s no belt clip option available for the Covertec case. But, a bit of epoxy glue and $2.00 for a spare belt clip “nub” took care of this one minor complaint.
All in all, I can’t recommend this case highly enough. Its high-quality construction and intelligent design make me confident that I’ll wear my Pocket PC Phone Edition out long before I wear out this case.
