krisdb

Has anyone used the clear plastic case for the x51v from aximcases.com? Is it any good? Does it add any noticeable bulk or scratch easily? Can you operate the axim (minus the screen), while its in the case? Is it sturdy or cheap plastic? Thanks.

http://www.aximcases.com/store/detail/pdx50.html

Howard2k

I used to have that design case for my iPAQ 4150.

Given the choice of that or a magnesium case there's really no comparison. If the plastic case takes a knock it's more likely to crack. The Magnesium cases take a beating.

The plastic case will protect it from scratches while it's in your bag. But it's certainly not going to give the same level of protection as a metal or even leather case IMO.

But they do have quite a unique look, and when I bought mine they were reasonably priced.

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krisdb

thanks for the quick response. I know they're not as good as the metal cases, or even leather, but, for my use, I don't need anything super durable. I'm just worried how much bulk the plastic case will add and how durable the plastic is.

Howard2k

I used to keep mine in my laptop bag and never had an issue. The 4150 was a tiny thing PDA, so it really did add SOME bulk. But not substantially more than leather or metal.

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Ridge

I've used that case for quite awhile.

I've dropped the axim in it 2 times from about 3 feet in height onto gravel the first time and packed snow the second time. The axim was fine both times. The front cover of the case popped off both times on impact, it was just a matter of snapping it back on and the case was fine.

The case does scratch fairly easily, but I can still see through it pretty good. You can access everthing but the screen when the case is closed.

I started carrying it on my belt with the belt clip, but the screw would work loose and that is how it dropped the first time. I tried adding some blue loctite but that caused the back of the case to crack (blue loctite and plastic to not mix).


Then I started carrying it in my front pocket which worked very well. I think the case adds very little bulk to the axim maybe a 1/4 inch to the thinkness. It is very nice for pocket carry. I liked using it for music and I could work the buttons while it was still in my pocket.

The worst thing about this case, and this is what made me stop using it was that it put several wear marks on the axim itself which started to get pretty bad. Taking the axim in and out of the case was quick and easy, but it eventually wore off some of the silver finish on the sides of the axim. While the axim was in the case the cover contacted the front of the axim and there are wear marks now below the power button and just above the x50 logo were the buttons are.

Bottom line. I'd say it would be a good case for pocket carry only or in a bag etc. (don't trust the belt thing) and if you don't mine the wear marks or if you can figure out how to prevent them somehow.

Hope this helps

krisdb

Thanks for the reply. I probably won't get the case because of the wear marks.