Product Requirements:
Device:
Compaq iPAQ series Pocket PC

The worst thing about getting a new PDA is waiting for cases to start coming out for it. Vaja, currently one of my favorite PDA case makers, have just come out with an iPAQ specific screen cover. Notice that I said cover and not case. The iFLIP cover is just that, a leather flip cover. And as such, it's main function is to protect the PDA screen. So don't rely on this cover to protect the PDA from a fall onto a hard surface. The iFLIP is available in a belt clip or non-belt clip version.

The iFLIP attaches to the back of the basic style pack, Compact Flash expansion pack or PC Card expansion pack via a very strong adhesive. It is not made for attaching directly to your bare iPAQ. I doubt if you'd really want to stick the iFLIP to your bare iPAQ anyway... if you decided to later remove it, I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't take quite a bit of paint along with it. It should also be noted that this cover also will not work with the Silver Slider (modified CF expansion sleeve).

I tested the iFLIP with my basic expansion pack and it fit just fine. A nice feature of the iFLIP is the double snaps. They allow you to use the cover with the different sized expansion packs. The screen cover is held closed with a leather strap that wraps around the bottom of the PDA and snaps onto one of the two snaps on the back of the cover. The snaps feel pretty sturdy so I don't think the cover would come open accidentally.

The screen cover has a ABS stiffener in it that helps protect the screen from bumps. On the inside of the cover there are 2 card slots. There is also an cut out for the earphone jack. 

The belt clip version uses the same plastic clip over the belt type clip that Vaja's other cases use. I find that this clip works great for me. 

The iFLIP is made well, looks stylish, is easy to use and serves its intended purpose. That said, I personally wouldn't buy it... I don't like the idea of sticking it to my style pack. I just don't like adhesives... This cover also doesn't offer enough protect to be worth the $50+ price tag. For that price, I think you should get a full leather case and not just a cover. It should be noted that a basic design cover is also available for a lower price. The difference is with the stainless steel V design on the screen cover. The basic design does not have this. In my opinion even the basic design is over priced. If you don't mind adhesive, and the price, this cover might be for you. But at this time, I think I'll pass...

Price: $54.90 with belt clip / $52.90 without belt clip (limited edition), $39.90 with belt clip / $37.90 without belt clip (basic design)

Pros:
Looks nice
Can fit the either Basic, CF or PC card style packs

Cons:
Expensive!
Doesn't protect the entire PDA