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I bought this holster after my last leather drop in holster got wore out. I was wanting a snap in holster like this for quicker access and picked this one up at the Palm store in the Detroit Airport. I have been using it for two weeks now and love it. I wish I would have had this when I first got my Treo 600 years ago. Not sure if this holster even existed then. A great product.
Best Ive ever Had
User: D J, May 28, 2008
This Holster is just what i was looking for. Ive had other Phone clips, that dont protect the screen and ended up running into something and breaking my screen, This one faces your phone in and protects that from happening. I originally bought this Holster two years ago and found that it works best, by turning the clip sidways. That way when you sit down your big phone (Treo) doesnt jab you in the ribs. For those of you who continue to break the Holster, im assuming its from using it verticaly. I did break mine aswell, but, only because i was playing football with it on and it was yanked off while being tackled. I ordered another one several months ago, and have had no problems with it. Love It!!
Good but Watch OUT
User: Brian Michaels, Jan 2, 2008
Pros:
Good holster
Cons:
Breaks if youre not careful
Great holster. Holds the phone and protects it well.
CAUTION: When I went to sit in my car the clip broke. Its pretty sturdy but it cant handle certain force. Take it off before you sit in your car. Seating in an office chair seems to be fine.
Excellent and sturdy case for a good price
User: Remi Howell, Apr 15, 2008
Pros:
Solid construction, tight fit, reasonable price
Cons:
Swivels too easily, off center hook
I purchased the Helix II to replace by old Smartphone Experts Skincase + holster after being disappointed by the quality of the SE holster and ultimately stepping on it in the dark and breaking the clip off. I had mixed emotions at the time..... on one hand I just broke my phone case, but on the other hand I had a good excuse to buy something I would like better.
To begin the case came very quickly and without any problems in shipping. My first impression out of the box was that it was a much higher build quality than the SE holster with rounded non-sharp edges, an integrated hook to hold the phone (vs. a hinged hook) thats offset to the side, and a soft-touch rubbery coating to the plastic that gives it a velvety feel. The holster comes with two belt clips to use a fixed hook, and a swiveling hinged clip.
Adding to its favorable first impression I was elated when I popped my treo in for the first time with a satisfying "snick" reminiscent of my old Nextel phone and with no doubt whatsoever that it could come out without my permission. The clip holding the phone has a rubbery tip so it wont scratch the phones case, and the arm has just enough give to clear the top without bending very much at all. The holster is well designed around the face of the treo and fits it like a glove most importantly in that none of the buttons can be pushed while its in the case (a significant problem Id had with the SE holster that caused many a "beep" when a button was pushed during a conversation on my headset, or unlocked the phone and called someone while I was doing something else). The only time Ive ever had my treo fall out of the case was when the edge of a shirt was caught between the phone and the case while I was clipping it in. It held until I stood up and the shirt was stretched and the phone popped out. That however was user error, and aside from that one time its never come out of the case unless I took it out.
I only use the swiveling spring belt clip, as the hook on the bottom fits perfectly on my 2" work belt so I have no worries about it popping off my belt, and I cant comment on the fixed clip. Initially the swiveling mechanism was very stiff and I had to nearly force it to go from position to position, over time however it has become much more loose and it often swivels when I dont want it to. All in all it swivels less than the SE case did so Im still happy with it that respect.
Other people have complained that the case breaks when they sit in their cars, however Ive not had a single problem with that. Im a paramedic and spend a large amount of time getting in and out of vehicles, carrying equipment and patients and generally squeezing myself into small spaces all while stress is being applied to the phone/holster on my belt. Through all of this punishment the case has held up strongly without a hint of breaking, Ive been using the Helix now for more than six months.
So what do I not like about the Helix II? Even with the fatiguing of the swivel mechanism the only problems I have with this case are so minor that they really arent problems. First the off-center clip to hold the phone is annoying as it covers the silent on/off toggle switch. A centered clip would allow you to set the phone to silent without removing it from the case, as well as make removing and inserting the phone one-handed a little easier. I imagine that it is off center so that it is still compatible with 700 model treos with an external antenna, however it seems like even a centered clip would clear the antenna. Second the soft-touch coating scrapes off the plastic over time as the case is used. The coating is more an aesthetic feature and doesnt harm the cases function so even with it scraping off it still works fine.
Bottom line I would recommend this case to anyone looking for a solid form fitting belt holster. Its well designed, well constructed and is a steal at $20. Should I ever break my case Ill be back to buy another one.
Nice design hampered by poor durability
User: Timothy Trace, Feb 3, 2008
Loved it when I unboxed it. Broke the large belt clip in a month. Small clip was still going strong when the retainer arm snapped off the body. Might order another, might not.
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