Official Gadgeteer Hands On Review: E&B Palm m100 Slipper Case
by Judie Clark
Last date revised: 01/30/2001

Product Requirements:
Device:
Palm m100

For all of us that have been waiting for a custom designed Palm m100 case that shows off this unique PDA�s best features, E&B comes to the rescue, yet again!

The E&B m100 Slipper is a black Napa leather case that so perfectly fits the Palm m100 that I have to say, of all the E&B slipper cases I own � and I own quite a few � this case takes the cake for flawless fit and function.

You will have to remove the plastic flip lid to insert your m100 in this case � but you won�t even miss it.

You�ll notice that the front of the case has a special plastic see-through window sewn into the flip lid; there is also a finger hole so you can trigger the time/date function.

Directly to the right of the finger hole is the discreet & stylish E&B metal tag.

Black stitching surrounds all of the borders, and it is impeccably done.

Although I usually like it better when there is a single large opening for the screen and button area - instead of a leather �bar� between the two -  this leather strip is so well done that not only does it not detract from the looks of the case, it also does not interfere with the ease of use for the buttons. The cutout for the screen is aligned just right, and there is a centered �dip� at the top for the power button.

Once inserted, there is no reason to ever remove your PDA from the Slipper: the stylus is easily accessible when the flip lid is open, as is the infrared port � you can even hot-sync using the m100�s cable with this case.

When the tab is closed, the sync-cable insertion point is also protected.

Every curve of the m100 is reproduced here � this is a very form fitting case. Some thickness is added to the m100, but not too much.

The flip lid is slightly padded, but you�ll notice that it has nowhere to insert an ID or credit card, due to its window & cutout. Not a problem � E&B has placed a clever pocket behind the m100 that can accommodate a card or two, and maybe some cash.

If I had to pick just one feature that I truly like about this case � it would have to be the use of a tab closure system instead of Velcro. It took me a couple tries to become proficient at it, but I truly prefer this method!

The only con that I can find pertaining to this case, and I mean the ONLY con, is that you do have to remove your m100 from the Slipper in order to reset it. It is a minor inconvenience, yet still worth noting.

This is the best case that I have found, so far, for the m100. E&B has made a winner here � of course, a reset hole would make it absolutely perfect.

 

Price: $30.95, $33.95 w/clip

Pros:
Custom fit & style
Cutouts perfectly lined up
Retains time/date function when closed
Does not use Velcro

Cons:
Must remove m100 to access reset button

Let me know your comments on the E&B Palm m100 Slipper case and read what others have to say.