Though many cases are emerging with built in belt clips and straps, there are just some that don't have any way of attaching them to your person. Fortunately, some manufacturers are responding to requests for this functionality with options. I2iuk's Pocket holds a wallet style Wrap and Rhinoskin has the Clip Pak for its Titanium Cockpit.

Have modem, will travel...
Accessories abound for the PalmPilot that makes it easier to travel solely with the unit. Modems are one of the most popular accessories so naturally cases for travelers began to emerge. Devian's DVP-8, the RhinoPak 2000 (shown in Figure D), i2iuk Mobile Wrap Execs and Wrap Connect models all are designed for having your 3Com modem or your Minstrel modem in place ready to check mail or surf the web.

FIGURE D

RhinoPak 2000 is designed for storing your modem with your PalmPilot.

All of these cases have room for a phone cord and business cards, but the RhinoPak 2000 has external pockets along with several different carrying straps for easier wrangling on your travels. Consider this one a 'sport utility case,' while Devian and i2iuk produce a more business person's travel model.

The Kirk Factor
As useful as all these other cases can be, sometimes you just can't get away from the quality I call the "Kirk factor." Star Trek communicators live again with the 3Com flip cover, PiLid, and the Visionary 2000. I can't tell you how many people I know that stand around and flip their cover of their new Palm III units with the new integrated cover and say "Beam me up Scotty..." then run around with the TriCorder app running making beep beep noises. It's cute in a geeky sort of way.

The Palm III cover, shown in Figure E, now ships with the new generation Palm III's and you can also order them in 2 other colors rather than staying with the matching gray. It attaches by two depression points in the Palm III casing and flips up to a 90 degree angle for viewing the screen. Unfortunately, it doesn't flip all the way around for use. The PiLid is fashioned from airplane metal and attaches via a strip of adhesive to the top of the unit, though this will most likely work only with the older generation of PalmPilot without IR. The Visionary 2000 affords the least amount of protection with a clear plastic cover that allows you to view the screen while in place. This is probably most useful for people who want to do quick checks of info and who keep their PalmPilot in their coat pockets.

FIGURE E

This is the flip cover that ships with the new Palm III. Beam me up, Scotty!

These cases are actually fun and useful for covering the screen only. If you bought the PalmPilot for its compact size, then one of these covers is for you. Keep in mind though that they DO NOT protect the PalmPilot from falls or bumps on the exposed sides of the unit. A lot of people do buy another case in addition to one of these for more protection.

Danger Will Robinson!
If life isn't complete without attempting to scale Mt. Everest, jumping out of planes, bungee jumping, etc. You need serious protection for your PalmPilot (as well as a good helmet). Rhinoskin's Titanium Cockpit, the Angel, and HiRizer Voyajer could very well save your PalmPilot.