The case has one feature that's really cool. It has two elastic straps that run the length of the case, as you can see in Figure B.

FIGURE B


Two elastic strips on the back attach the case to your hand. Roll over picture for a larger image.

You're supposed to slip these over your fingers as you're holding it, and they will help prevent it from slipping out of your hand. This can be a lifesaver if you use it. However, due to the placement of the belt clip button, it's very uncomfortable to do so. I'd prefer the belt clip button to be up where the top cover snaps. It would make using the elastic straps more comfortable. Fortunately, there's a workaround to this small problem.

The lid of the Rhodiana is held closed by a plastic clip snap. When you open the case, you can flip the lid all the way over and snap the clip closed. This has the effect of turning the lid into a larger version of the straps. While not as secure, it does work.

You can't HotSync when the Visor is in the case. However, there's a hole cut out for the IR port, so you can beam with no problems.

Overall, I like the Rhodiana case a lot. Only three small changes would make it the perfect case in my eyes. First, I would like to see the belt clip button either repositioned or made a bit smaller, like the metal one on the back of the E&B Slipper Visor. Second, I would like to have easier access to the power button. Last, but not least, I would love to see a version of this case that would allow you to HotSync. Even so, I strongly recommend this case. It gives good protection, adds little to the size of the Visor, and looks pretty good.

Vaja's CE781-N Visor series Flip Top Case
Vaja's CE781-N Visor series Flip Top Case can be best described as a cross between the Rhodiana and the E&B Slipper Visor. It's at http://www.vaja.com.ar/Vaja/Catalogo.nsf/MoreProds?OpenView&Cat=Fundas+Palm, and is pictured in Figure C.

FIGURE C


Vaja's CE781-N Visor series Flip Top Case is well-padded. Roll over picture for a larger image.

It has a nicely padded cover that's held closed by a snap on the back of the case. The inside of the lid has three slit-type pockets that can be used to hold credit cards or licenses. There's also a larger pocket that can be used to hold cash or a larger piece of plastic. The inside of the cover can be seen in Figure D.

FIGURE D


The inside of the cover has numerous pockets. Roll over picture for a larger image.

On my case, the inside cover was also engraved with some of the less-used graffiti characters. The leather used is a lot thicker and of better quality than that in the E&B Slipper Visor. The leather inside is glove-soft and will really cradle your Visor in luxury. The case is designed to allow IR beaming but won't let you HotSync. However there's a version in the works that will let you HotSync, and it might be out by the time you read this. The case has one other feature that's not on any other cases in this review.

The Vaja case has a hole in the back to give you access to the reset button. Like the E&B case, there's a clear plastic strip that covers the buttons. In general, I had no problems with this, but every so often the scroll down button wouldn't respond on one press. It sometimes took two or three presses to get it to respond. I would like to see a thinner plastic here, or even none at all.