The Great Case Roundup: HandiPak

This is the newest addition to my case collection. The HandiPak is a leather belt clip case. It is a very nice looking case and is made from very soft leather. The HandiPak comes in three colors -- black, mocha, and natural. I have the natural model, which is a very nice light brown color. It has a flap that folds over the top and uses either two velcro tabs or two magnetic snaps to hold it closed. I have the model with the magnetic snaps.It makes a very soft clicking sound when the case closes so I know it is properly closed, and an even softer noise when opening it. I can open it in a meeting and not disrupt anyone. If I had the velcro model I doubt it would be as unobtrusive.

It has a very interesting design - unlike the other cases I own or have seen, the Palm goes in sideways. Since I tend to keep my Palm sideways in my Purse, this was a natural motion for me, but some people may find it takes some getting used to. Sideways is a good thing, because it allows the case to have two leather-covered belt clips providing extra security. The weight of the unit is also distributed over a wider area so it is less likely to fall off due to suddenly bending over than a unit oriented vertically. It also seems like it would be harder to knock the unit off when sitting - a sudden leg movement is less likely to hit the unit because it is riding higher on your waist. I couldn't knock it off when I tried (which doesn't mean I couldn't do it by accident).

The inside of the case is lined with anti-static material. It has creased sides that will expand to fit wider units like my Professional. The unit fits pretty snugly into the case -- I tried to see if the Palm in the sleeve case would fit inside the case. I could get that configuration into the case but not if I wanted it to snap shut. It probably would have worked with the velcro, as velcro gives you a bit more leeway, but I still prefer the magnetic snaps. I like this case a lot, and I could see using it a lot if I trusted belt clips a bit more than I do (ask me how many Walkmans I've broken by bending over while they were clipped to my pants).

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