Both the QuickPower and InnoPocket came through with flying colors, although I do admit I also had my Otter Box handy to protect the works from taking a dive. Check the June 2000 issue of PalmPower for Steve Niles' review of the Otter Box at http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200006/ppotterbox001.html.

QuickPower Travel Charger
The QuickPower Travel Charger, at http://galenworldwide.tripod.com/products_palmpower.html, snaps onto your Palm V-series serial port. It's pictured in Figure A

FIGURE A


The QuickPower Travel Charger keeps your Palm V powered up. Roll over picture for a larger image.

Powered by a nine-volt battery, the QuickPower keeps your Palm V-series' internal battery topped off. You won't have to bring your cradle or invest in the Palm V Travel Kit. The 10g (0.35 ounce) QuickPower, along with a couple of nine-volt batteries, is small and light enough for even the most weight-conscious traveler.

The QuickPower's safety circuit guards your Palm V from overcharging. Just as if it were in the cradle, the light shines green when it's charging. According to Galen Worldwide, the QuickPower will charge your Palm V-series device from 0% to 85% in 45 minutes. Although I didn't test with a fully-drained Palm V, I can verify that the QuickPower really does recharge quickly. My Palm V went from 70% charge to 100% charge in about 25 minutes, using the same battery I used during my week in Mazatlan.

InnoPocket Metal Deluxe Case Plus
My "V8" (a Palm V upgraded to 8MB by Tony Rudenko) traveled with me in the InnoPocket Metal Deluxe Case Plus, pictured in Figure B.

FIGURE B

The InnoPocket Metal Deluxe Case Plus keeps your Palm V protected.

It's a sturdy yet lightweight aluminum case at an affordable price. You can find it at http://galenworldwide.tripod.com/products_innopocket.html. In my opinion, this is what the Palm Hard Case should have been. It comes in two standard colors-black and silver-and three limited edition colors-blue, pink, and titanium. Cost for the standard colors is $49.95. The limited edition colors go for $59.95.

Like many Palm V cases, the InnoPocket holds your Palm V-series in place using the left stylus silo. You can use just about any stylus you like in the right silo, because there's an opening at the top for easy access. Beaming is easy through the InnoPocket's built-in window. To HotSync, just swing the case out and put your Palm V in its cradle.