Product Requirements:
Device:
Sony CLI� T615C

I really appreciate ingenuity when it comes to PDA accessories. The Taycho leather case for the Sony CLI� T615C while simple in form, really shows some imagination and ingenuity. Available in both a black and a navy blue version, this "case" protects the finish on your CLI� while adding the least amount of bulk possible.

The CLI� T series already comes with a simple leather screen cover which attaches to the back of the PDA. The Taycho case actually incorporates this cover into its design. So instead of creating a case with its own flip cover, the Taycho only needs to cover the bottom portion of the PDA.

Like almost every other slipper style case in existence, the CLI� slides into the top of the Taycho. At first I had a little trouble getting the CLI� into the case. It seemed to get stuck until I realized it was hung up on the little metal hand strap eyelet. After you actually get the PDA inserted, the fit is nice and snug with no gaps or puckering of the leather.

One large cutout on the front gives you access to the display, application buttons, scroll button and status LED. A round cutout on the bottom right allows access to the power button. The leather is thick enough to make pressing the buttons slightly difficult. It's not a really big deal unless you are an avid game player. But then the T615C has the most horrendous buttons for game playing anyway, so never mind...

The left side of the case has a cutout for the jog dial and back button. Also in this area, the hand strap eyelet is covered, so those of you that like to use this feature, are out of luck.

The top of the case is completely open with access to the Memory Stick slot, IR port, and stylus silo.

The back of the case has large oval cutout at the top which accommodates the plastic flip cover attachment. A small round cutout for the reset switch and an oval cutout for the cradle standoff are also on the back of the Taycho case. Speaking of the cradle, good news! You can actually sync and charge the CLI� with the cradle while it is in this case. I had absolutely no problem sliding it into the cradle to make contact with the connector. No manhandling required, very nice!

I think this is a great little small form factor case. The only thing that I don't like about it are the leather seams. The way the case is constructed, there are raw edges on the back of the case where the leather is sewn together. Although these edges don't make the case actually look bad, they do make the case feel a little rough on the sides when you are holding in in the palm of your hand. Am I being too picky? Probably...

If you just need a very thin solution to protect the finish on your CLI�, this case will do that for you. 

Price: $18.27

Pros:
Small form factor
Sync-able

Cons:
Leather seams make the case fee rough