Like the original, the Titanium Slider Hardcase for Handspring Visor and Visor Deluxe is made out of Grade 1 Titanium, and it's practically indestructible. And while you can't exactly fit it in your shirt pocket, it has a somewhat slimmer form factor and every millimeter they've shaved off does count. But like the original case, protection like this comes at a price. It's $99. For more information about the Titanium Slider Hardcase for Handspring Visor and Visor Deluxe, visit http://rhinoskin.com/visor_page.htm.

The ShockSuit SportCase
The ShockSuit SportCase, shown in Figure B, like RhinoSkin's Titanium case line, is designed to provide serious protection for your PDA, but at much less of a premium. At $34.95, it's a bargain for those who are worried about damage from drops or bouncing it around with daily use.

FIGURE B


Here's RhinoSkin's ShockSuit SportCase. Roll over picture for a larger image.

While I wouldn't advise testing its strength by sitting on top of the case like I did with the Titanium one, its pretty damn protective. The case is constructed of shock-resistant neoprene foam with felt lining and a rigid plastic inner frame. The outside of the case is covered with an elastic material similar to what's used on diving wetsuits and surfing trousers. The corners of the case are lined with extra thick neoprene for additional shock resistance.

The case fits snugly on the Handspring Visor, as well as on the TRGPro and on the Palm III series. Another nice feature is that right side of the case has a clip for holding a stylus on the outside, so you don't have to remove your device from its case to gain access to it. We tested it with Visor, Palm III and TRGPro style styli. It had no problem holding onto them tightly and we were able to insert and remove each stylus with relative ease.

Like the Titanium Hardcase, this kind of protection negates the ability to carry the case in a jacket or a shirt pocket. RhinoSkin has supplied a heavy-duty plastic belt holster clip with a spring loaded quick-disconnect mechanism so that the case can be attached securely to your belt when you are walking around, and easily disconnected when you need to use the device. We like.

The unit we were shipped was grey/slilver in color, but also comes in black or blue.

The RhinoPak 1100
While the RhinoPak 1100, shown in Figure C, isn't designed for shock and collision protection like the Titanium Slider or the ShockSuit, it's a great case for someone with an active outdoorsy lifestyle. It's made out of tightly woven water-resistant Cordura fabric, which is used in duffel bags and knapsacks. It opens and closes with a zipper, and has a hard plastic insert for protecting the device's screen.

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RhinoSkin's RhinoPak 1100 is water-resistant, and has plenty of room for credit cards, Springboards, and CompactFlash cards. Roll over picture for a larger image.

The 1100 fits just about any Palm device imaginable, and has pockets for credit cards and receipts. It also can accommodate a couple of Springboards or CompactFlash memory cards, in case you own a Visor or a TRGPro. This is great if you want to keep your memory cards and PDA together all in one case. We could certainly see the RhinoPak 1100 being a welcome accessory on a rainy day, or on trips to the country for picnics, or for joggers and runners. (Exercise? What's that?) The RhinoPak 1100 is priced at $26.95 and comes in black.