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Price:	$19.95

Manufacturer: Smartphone Experts
Works with: Centro, Treo 800w, Treo 755p, Treo 750, Treo 700p, Treo 700wx, Treo 700w, Treo 680, Treo 650, Treo 600

Part# A245 Mnf# 64080000190
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Great Case!

User: Aaron Stone, Oct 10, 2006

Pros:	Great Quality, Good construction, Durable Clip
Cons:	Although Clip is nice and tight, would like it to have a upwards Lip at the base to guarentee stability

I own about a dozen cases, pouches, ansd holsters, This is by far one of my if not my all time favorite. If you like the Side loading pouches, this one is great! Hugs close to the hip, very secure tight clip. I am in the military and it goes through some rough times but keeps my Treo safe and secure. pretty shart looking to. I though the stitching from the picture was going to be white but was happy it was black. I rate it 5 of 5. A great price for a great case!

Super product!

User: Dan Sayer, Nov 3, 2006

Pros:	Tight to body fit.
Cons:	Do they come in brown? $5 shipping?

Sits close to body so as to not smash into other pedestrians and doesn't creat a "bulge" under your coat. I like that it sits horizontally so that it doesn't interfere with my "spare tire" while sitting. The clip I had before would sometime give under the pressure and send the phone flying!

	I bought this last week, they changed the model!
User: Walter Sandi, Jun 8, 2007

OMG, they added extra loops for the case not to fall off your belt. NOW this is the best case ever! I can't believe they actually added those things. Overall, it feels really resistant, and my 680 sits very well on the case. Totally recommended. (As of June/08/2007)

Great case

User: Scott Howard, Nov 10, 2006

Pros:	Quality make and feel, very functional
Cons:	No swivel clip (minor)

This case has a nice feel to it, it positions the Treo so that the headset jack fits while in the case. It clips easily to your belt. Those preferring a removable swivel clip might not like this fixed clip, but without the swivel clip, it holds the Treo closer to your body.

Just plain incredible

User: Craig Hamm, Nov 13, 2006

Pros:	Very well made, I like the vertical design.
Cons:	Has a tendancy to hang up on people when using headset.

This case is really incredible. Rarely do I find a product as well designed and well manufactured as this one. It does have a tendancy to hang up on people if I'm on a headset, but I actually think that's more of a phone design problem. (Couldn't Palm design those buttons, especially the "end call" one, not to stick out so much?) My solution is to not put it in the holster when I'm on the phone with my boss. ;) I don't see how the designers of this case could have accounted for such a problem, though, so I can't find any fault with this case. I bought one of the $20 ones from Verizon with my phone, and this one is superior in every way. And inexpesive to boot!

8 Months and Truckin

User: Tom Allen, Aug 6, 2007

Pros:	Still the Best
Cons:	Leather chips off

I wrote an above review in December of 2006. I still have the same case, and I still love it after 8 months. The only Con is that the leather has begun to wear down/chip off on the corners. The clip is still very snug when worn with a belt. All the stitching is still intact. If the case ever did break (I dont see it happening) or if I lost it, I would buy another one immediately.

	Great Case
User: Tom Allen, Dec 13, 2006

I love this case. I've owned many belt clip cases and had become turned off to them. Most cases eventually broke. The plastic or the springs would break. Cases with separate belt clips would become unattached and fall to the ground. Why buy a case only to have it not work correctly or break? I can�t see how I could break this case. The most important part to me is the belt clip. It is metal, covered in leather, attached to the case by stitching, and seems to be very strong. When attached to a leather belt, it is firmly secured, and does not slide or rotate. However, I am able to remove the case from my belt without a problem. The two magnets securely keep the case closed. The Treo is easy to remove and insert with the screen facing either direction, and allows you to use the phone in its �naked� state. You can leave the Treo in the case and answer calls using a Bluetooth headset easily. The stitching is black (although in many pictures it appears to be white or grey). When the Treo is removed, you can comfortably wear the empty case. It has some give to it and can bend against your body, unlike plastic. It�s the best case I�ve ever owned.

I would buy it again

User: Michael Gosselin, Jun 28, 2007

Pros:	Sturdy, snug fit, good quality, looks good, low price
Cons:	Minor

I have been using this case for about two months. I am very pleased with it and would recomend it to other Treo 650 owners. It looks good and shows no sign of wear at all. I had a top pouch case before and this one is much better. Like most side pouches it allows using the headset while the phone is in the case (but the phone does get very warm if you talk for more than 30 minutes). Unlike some other cases it is just plain black, not advertising a brand name or clashing with what you are wearing. The fixed clip holds very tightly and is much thinner than other cases. It does fit very tight; keeping the the phone secure, but also making getting it in and out a little difficult until you get used to it (the hole at the bottom is perfect for pushing the phone out of the case). I found the price very competitive.

Great Case BUT...

User: Jeff LeGrow, Nov 13, 2007

Pros:	Treo750 fits snug, Clip fits tight to belt/pants, magnetic flap is great.
Cons:	Its not real leather as advertised

Have had for 6 months and its starting to show its age. Beginning to wear on the clip and corners and is revealing the fact that its not leather... Id buy another one for $19.00, but would spend $40 for a true leather version!

Good case but ....

User: Jerry Lane, Jun 3, 2007

Pros:	Nice fit, great mag. closure
Cons:	Leather pulled away in back at clip

I tried using leather instant glue to repair it which worked for a while. I still love the case princibably because of how it closes so much so that I bought a new one.

extending P6 puch lifespan

User: P Maxwell, Nov 30, 2007

Pros:	clip works well, stays in place
Cons:	can manage to press buttons and run down battery when worn

I like this pouch. I worked through a few others before finding the P6. I actually bought another one in advance of needing to replace it, as there was a sale and I was buying some other Treonaut stuff...

anyway, after a while, though still quite functional, the pouch starts to show some wear... frayed/worn edges, loss of color at edges, etc. I decided to try to treat the leather with a bit of liq leather dye ( a good military guys shoe shine kit component...). brightened right up, covered the scrapes and scuff marks, looks much nicer and getting extra two months so far.

thought I would share the tip... the leather dye is like $3 bottle, better than the alternate of $20/ pouch.

	Looks great, but falling apart already??
User: Lance Brown, Jul 13, 2007

Ive had this case for just a couple weeks, it looks great and very securely holds my phone on my belt, but the clip is working itself loose already. I think it may be due to the tightness of the clip. It takes quite a bit of force to slide the clip over my belt or remove it and I find myself wiggling it to get it on/off. This just puts even more stress/strain on the phone. Clip falls off any time soon and Im going to contact the manufacturer for a replacement.

	clip fell off
User: Darryl Klein, Jul 3, 2007

Nicce fit and feel, but clip fell off 2 weeks after received. In process of seeing if I can get replacement to try again

Nice design however clip fell off

User: Tim Pasch, Aug 26, 2007

Pros:	nice design, low-profile, good magnets.
Cons:	Clip fell off. Had to crazy-glue it back on.

The cases design is excellent. I could not believe it when the clip fell off the case, leaving me with a clip on my belt and a phone on the floor. This could easily have resulted in one of those sinking moments when you realize that your phone is gone at the end of the day, never to be seen again. Luckily this happened as I was getting ready for work in the morning.
I bought 2 tubes of superglue and glued that clip on with a vengeance, now it will never fall off again. Still, the manufacturer needs to implement a major reinforcement of the clip mechanism with cordura or kevlar thread so that it becomes physically impossible that it falls off again. Additionally, although one user mentioned that there has been a series of loops implemented to ensure that the phone will not fall off even if the clip breaks, I have no such redundancy on my clip. I want to be sure that if the clip slips off in the future, that I will still have my phone! overall 3 stars for good design with very flawed manufacturing.

Strong clip, weak leather

User: Steven Weiner, Apr 15, 2008

Pros:	Looks good, belt clip ils very strong
Cons:	Belt clip is attached to weak leather backing

I bought this case after reading very positive reviews of it in the Treonauts newsletter. Those reviews focused on such benefits as a very strong belt clip thats large enough to really grip tightly on the belt.

True, as far as it goes. Unfortunately, that wonderful steel clip is glued onto a leather backing for the case - you cant see it in the photo - and that leather backing is thin. It turns out that the leather tears rather easily under stress. So the clip, although strong, has a weak anchor. One day emerging from my car the Treo snagged, as they easily can, on the emergency brake handle, and next thing you know, it ripped right off, just as though the clip was attached to a sheet of paper.

Otherwise, nice pouch.

P6 clip doesnt hold up

User: Joseph Friedman, Jul 13, 2007

Pros:	Looks good, easy to use
Cons:	Belt clip tears off

The P6 is easy to use, very convenient, and looks great. The problem is the belt clip ripped off way too easily, rendering it useless. I subsequently found a much cheaper (and better built) version of the P6 at a kiosk in a mall.

Belt Clip broke after 2 months

User: Tim Frost, Sep 25, 2007

Pros:	Great case. Protects phone well
Cons:	Belt loop is glued and not stiched in

I loved this case until the belt loop popped off and my new treo went flying. I have only had it for 2 months and would often remove it from my belt when seated so I would say lousy workmanship in the one I received.
I only bought it because of the high ratings on treonaut. Wish I would have known!!

Leather not very durable

User: Ira Wallace, Nov 4, 2007

Pros:	Great flap -secure closure
Cons:	Leather is easily damaged

I work in an office and from my car. I am not unusually hard on a case but the leather of this case is not lasting well.

	Cheap material...
User: Scott Nelson, Sep 4, 2007

Yes, its inexpensive, but this holster is kind of tawdry. Ive had it for perhaps a month and already the cheap fake leather has worn through at the corners, exposing a white woven fabric underneath. On the other hand, it works and allows good access to my 650s buttons, ports, etc. I liked my Crumpler better until the velcro wore out.

Great case except for belt clip

User: Ken W, Dec 2, 2006

Pros:	secure, convenient, non-intrusive
Cons:	weak belt clip attachment to case

I really like this case. Sits on my belt and I hardly notice that it is there. I like the wide magnetic flap -- very convenient. However, I have had the case for only a few months and the leather is starting to tear where the belt clips meets the case. Very disappointing. Oh, well.

I am going to buy another brand to replace this one in hopes that it will last longer.

Not leather

User: Ralph Dowell, Mar 8, 2007

Pros:	Hold Treo tightly and securely
Cons:	Not leather

It was advertised as having a "leather belt clip". There is no leather on this item.

	It is a nice case, but forget about using vibrate...
User: John Greenwood, May 29, 2007

I purchased this case, and it is indeed of high quality and should last many, many years. However, perhaps it is a bit too "tough." I can't feel the phone vibrate anymore, and have missed an uncountable number of calls as a result. I used a helix holster prior to this case, and appreciated the "tactile" feel. Unfortunately, my 680 does not allow for a "stronger" vibrate. This isn't an ideal case for someone that relies on the virbrate feature.

Good case, cheap materials

User: Mark E, Jul 24, 2007

Pros:	Magnetic Clip and style are great!
Cons:	Clip is coming off after two weeks!

This is the second P6 I have bought. I love the magnetic clasp, the feeling and style of the case overall. However, the clip on this one is already starting to come off after two weeks! Since the clip is a stress point, you would think they would have reinforced it better. I think after trying to glue this, I might have to go with another item.

You get what you pay for

User: Rodney Krienke, Dec 20, 2007

Pros:	Looks nice, works good for a while
Cons:	Belt clip scratches my belts

I bought this case because of the rave reviews and the cheap price. However, after several weeks of using this case the phony leather has worn off of the belt clip and now the clip is ruining my belts. The case did look nice for a while, but the phony leather is worn and really obvious now, so I will now have to spend a little more money for a (hopefully) better, genuine leather case.

Defective Belt Clips

User: Steve Peters, Mar 17, 2008

Pros:	-
Cons:	Clip comes off case

I have used this case for years - they usually last about 12 months before the "leather" wears out. When I ordered a new case in January after about 2 weeks the metal clip came out and the rest of the case fell off my belt. Luckily I noticed and did not lose my phone. I was shipped a replacement about 5 weeks ago which just failed again the same way. I looked at my old case which had more or less lasted a year and I noticed that the way the clip was glued/attached to the case was much better than my current case. There is NO glue residue on the clip or the case!

Great case until it falls apart

User: Hazen Woods, Jul 29, 2007

Pros:	Probably the best case I have ever used
Cons:	The clasp fell off within 3 months

I think my Pros and Cons say it all. All was near perfect until one morning when I clipped the case to my belt. As I turned around I thought I heard a faint "thud". Looked down and the case and phone were at my feet and the clip was still on the belt. The clip was ripped out of the case - appeared to have ripped out the stitches that held it in place.

Quite frankly Im not sure whether I will buy another or not.

Does not Fit the Centro

User: Jeff Hathaway, Oct 24, 2007

Pros:	Looks like a nice case
Cons:	Not designed for the Centro

I purchased this case based on the description that it would fit my new Centro, it does not. The Case doesn't even come close to "perfectly fit(ing) the contour of Palm Centro" as advertised. Not to mention the headphone jack is not accessible, you can't even see the jack when the Centro is in the case.
I was very disappointed that the P6 Pouch Case does not live up to the description provided.

Great if you dont want to know youre receiving a call...

User: D Masters, Aug 1, 2007

Pros:	Price, protects phone well
Cons:	Can be cumbersome, no opening for the speaker, cant hear phone, cant feel phone vibrate

While this case does protect the phone well and the clip seems to usually be secure enough, the case has no cut-outs for the speaker area. My ringer is on high volume yet I never hear the phone ringing, unless Im sitting in silence reading with the phone in my lap or right next to me on the table. Also, the vibration of the phone isnt felt, probably because the case is nicely padded to protect the phone.
If one uses a headset that alerts to incoming calls 100 of the time then this might be terrific but I dont always use my headset.

Not Secure

User: James Henderson, May 17, 2007

Pros:	low profile.
Cons:	Clip/case came apart

I absolutely loved this case for the 3 weeks I had it ...until the case fell off the clip (whilst on my belt) and fell to the floor.

Weak Clip

User: Paul Gibson, Jul 11, 2008

Pros:	Like the large capacity for the larger battery for the Treo 680
Cons:	Flimsy belt clip

Ive only had the pouch for 2 months and the clip has broken. It wasnt able to hold up to working in the medical field, catching on tables, narrow exam rooms, was constantly popping off to the point that I was afraid I was going to NOT notice one time and lose my Treo. With the many times it caught on things, the weak clip wouldnt stay on my belt. When I tried to tighten and close, the clip broke. Now I have to buy another pouch. Although I really liked the larger pouch for my larger battery, I feel this pouch has a very weak clip that bend easily, and falls off in a busy work schedule, with the potential loss of the Treo. Go with the more expensive brand. I know I will.

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