mdd867

1. You will prob not have enough clearance to leave the cf card in. Only about 1/4 in or so gap.
2.Very easy to remove the unit from the case. You can even swivel the unit 180 and sync. it w/cradle while still in the holster.
3.You could put it in upside down but it might not fit as good. It's design is kinda tapered to allow receipt of the unit and goes along w/the dimension of the Axim.
4.The plastic piece uses velcro so yes, you could just not use it and tuck it behind. I don't feel the unit would slip out but one important feature of that plastic is that if the case gets ripped open it won't fall out. It does however fit snuggly inside the holder so you would probably be okay. That would be something you could try once you received the unit. The guys at Infusion Threads would prob. answer any of these questions in detail if you called them. Very friendly and not afraid to answer any of your questions. One thing Darren kept saying to me "my cases are made for protection first". Give em' a call. You would be surpirsed.