Compaq iPAQ Executive Leather Style Pack
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(3.0 out of 5)
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(2 out of 5)Too Troublesome
It is loose for the iPaq unit by itself. You cannot put the unit with expansion pack in it. Also You must take the iPaq in and out to charge and sync with cradle. Unless you have the sync cable which does not come with the iPaq, it is so troublesome to use it. It does not offer any more protection, e.g. drop or rain, on the iPaq unit than the pouch the iPaq comes with. So, why (...) [purchase] it, I did and I still don't know.
(2 out of 5)Exec. Leather Style Pack won't work w/ Cradle
Be aware that the Exec. Leather Style Pack in only a leather case. It does not fit around the iPaq like the included Style Pack; you must remove your iPaq to fit it in the cradle. It is also just as big in your pocket as the included slip case. The Exec. Leather Style Pack is sized to be used without another Pack. (Your iPaq won't fit with another Pack on.)
On the plus side it does open like a book allowing you to use your iPaq w/o removing it.
I was somewhat disappointed.
(2 out of 5)Only for covering a naked iPAQ
This case for the iPAQ 36xx Pocket PC will be suitable only for those that carry their iPAQ completely naked -- no CF expansion pack, no PC Card exapansion pack.
There have been reports of some iPAQ owners managing to stretch the leather enough to use it with the CF expansion pack, but others have reported that the increased pressure on the iPAQ itself has resulted in problems with the screen. If you do decide to use this with a CF pack, be sure you use something other than your iPAQ to stretch it. Of course, once you've done this, you can't use it to hold a pack-less device.
Overall quality of the case is pretty good. This gets a lower rating because it doesn't work with most iPAQ accessories - cradle, expansion packs, etc.
(3 out of 5)Since we don't have a better choice
I had to buy this without even seeing it. Would I buy it if I saw it? Yes!
On the bad side: very thick, and the press button to close the top is not comfortable. They could have left it like the Palm V covers, that just fold. Also, you have to remove it to charge/sync using cradle. If you have the optional charger and optional sync. cable you can sync/charge without removing. They should have used Basic Style Pack type plastic case inside the leather pack to hold the iPAQ instead of leather.
On the good side: looks good, fits in the pocket, decent leather, and most of all it protects iPAQ well. I would still replace it as soon as I find a thinner and more elegant pack made for iPAQ.
(3 out of 5)Tight fit
GOOD POINTS: 1) Fits tight - compact 2) Excellent quality BAD POINTS: 1) Must squeeze in with "style pack" 2) Does not fit with expansion pack 3) Need to "squeeze" Ipaq into and out of case to fit cradle (Like a swollen foot in a pair of loafers if you have the style pack on) which becomes an awkward daily ritual if you are on the go.