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SmarterCase
October 24, 2001
The standard SmarterCase measures six inches tall, just over four inches wide, and an inch and one quarter deep. It will hold the new Jornada 565, the Compaq iPAQ, a Visor Deluxe, a Palm III, etc.- almost any size of handheld device will fit well. (Palm V/Vx and M50x series owners take heart— I have been informed by the vendor that a case designed specifically for your handheld is coming soon.) Inside you’ll find a notepad, an elastic loop for your stylus or pen, and Velcro to hold your device (or you can use it as a slip case). The interior of the case is fully lined in a velvety material designed to progect your handheld from scratches. It comes in a variety of cover styles sure to pleaes any taste, from executive leather in several colors to zebra fur and a patriotic design, with more on the way. All of them are built around an inner core of steel, which is what give this case its amazing strength. It is still quite easy to open though, with each case featuring a snap flap. While it’s impossible to guarantee that this case wouldn’t come open in a fall, I consider that possibility to be highly unlikely.
I’ve seen a lot of cases in my time, but I must say that SmarterCase seems to offer the best protection for a handheld that I’ve ever seen. Granted, you do pay a substantial price in added bulk, but that’s most likely worth it to you compared to the alternatives. It also gives you everything you need to carry to an office meeting in one convenient place. Try as I might to become completely paperless, I still find myself in the position often enough of having to ask someone for pen and/or paper in order to take notes on a handout at a meeting, or to jot down a quick note or phone number to give to someone else. Even better, this line of cases is available for only $19.99 each, plus shipping at the SmarterCase web site.
