FIGURE A

This is 3Com's slimline case.

EBCases' CoPilot-10 has an elastic loop for spare batteries as well as the standard card slots. Despite the extra feature, the CoPilot-10 only adds about a 1/2 inch of clearance to your PalmPilot and the added convenience of the spare batteries more than makes up for any extra bulk. 3Com's deluxe leather organizer has a notepad and several slots for credit cards or business cards. Devian's DVP-2 and DVP-3 are closed with a zipper around the edge. They come with either credit card slots or a notepad. The DVP-4 is more in keeping with a tri-fold wallet that includes a pen loop, 5 card slots, notepad and a pocket for currency. Bettercase also fills the tri-fold bill with their PPL-100 case. i2iuk carries two Cashwrap models, one with a beltclip, one without. The cashwrap, as shown in Figure B, is more in keeping with the standard billfold look, holding 4 credit cards and cash. The PalmPilot is kept in a separate section that allows you to HotSync without removing it from the case. Moving up a bit in size, 3Com's deluxe organizer and Devian's DVP-5 are approximately 7 1/2 inches tall (about a business card's height above the PalmPilot) and hold 5-8 credit cards, a notepad and a pen loop. The 3Com version has also a zippered change pocket and an optional carrying strap that attaches to the outside for easier toting.

FIGURE B

This is the Cashwrap from i2iuk.

Handsfree
If you don't need all that extra baggage and are a person-on-the-go, a belt clip option on a case will really come in handy for you. Just attach it to your belt or a strap on your backpack and you have quick access to your PalmPilot throughout the day. 3Com's belt clip case, Devian's DVP-1 (shown in Figure C), the JetPac, and i2iuk Hip function solely to hold your PalmPilot. One version of the Hip has a standard clip another version with a loop. I call these the "IT case" since I see almost every IT (information technologies) dude I know is sporting one of these models. These clips are the same as you will find on a standard pager and will happily attach themselves to more than just a belt. However, these are strictly PalmPilot holders. There are no card slots or notepad options, so if you need just a bit more than the basics, read on.

FIGURE C

This is Devian's DVP-1.

i2iuk's Wrap series has the Wrap2 and Wrap5MKII models that feature quick release clips. It has a standard belt loop with a metal disc that slides into a slot on the belt loop (warning--these are for average belts, not anything wider than 1 inch, no hip bags or backpack straps fit in there). To release the case from its belt loop, simply press the two buttons together to release the hold on the disc. Its pretty sturdy and will hang on tightly in most instances. If you wear a belt everyday, this is a nice option for you. The Wraps 2 and 5MKII don't have card slots, but they do have a slot for a small notepad. So you can simply forego the notepad and put some cards in if you like.

The CaseLogic PLT-1 made from luxurious non-leather Koskin has a belt loop as well as a snap off strap that can go around other straps as wide as 3 inches. It has a clear window for your driver's license and a side holster for your stylus. This case, unlike many others, does not require Velcro to hold it inside. It uses leather straps across the plastic area just below the screen on your PalmPilot. EBCases' CoPilot-20 lets you slide your PalmPilot out of the pouch with a Velcro strap to wrap around your belt for quick release.