Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Acer Official Flip-Top leather case for Acer n300 mini review
The Acer n300 series of Pocket PC has been a cult success for many however due to its unavailability in certain regions worldwide, it had proved a hard device to track down and inevitably, third party accessories follow a similar path. High on most peoples list will be a good quality case to replace the poor effort that ships with the n300 and one of the most desirable comes in leather from Acer themselves. The reason this case is so attractive to me is that it favours a magnetic closure meaning there is no need for a strap that clips on the rear which in turn means less bulk and easier access to the device.
The protection on offer is very good with the soft quality padded leather sure to cushion the majority of knocks although this leather is not as luxurious as products from the main manufacturers like Piel frama or Vaja.
Access is good when the flip cover is open giving way to the screen, buttons and SD card slot. There is good clearance around the application buttons and joystick meaning there is nothing hindering use when in the case. The embedded magnetic closure on the front means there is no strap going underneath the case which leaves the data connector and soft reset hole on the bottom free at all times. There is a hole in the top which provides ample access to the headphone socket although there is no rear access to the speaker. Thankfully this does not seem to hinder the volume of the device as there is enough clearance between the speaker and the top of the case to allow the sound to escape.
On the sides, there is easy access to the hold and power switches although a small resection in the top of the cover would aid retrieving the stylus. Inside the flip cover are pockets for two SD cards although nowhere for storing credit cards or similar..
The design of the case ensures very good all-round protection for the diminutive Acer although I feel the flip cover could fit a little more snugly than it does and make this an even smaller and tighter package. No belt clip is included so this may put off many potential buyers however I am someone who prefers a case without the belt clip so for me the exterior finish is perfect with its unmarked rear and embossed Acer logo on the front.
The understated looks can’t hide the fact that this is a good quality case and the overall design and construction make this a good partner for your Acer. There is no choice of colour or styles, black is all you can have and tracking one down can prove a real chore. This seems to be the closest we will come to a Sena Cases product for the n300 and if you are a fan of their cases then you will most likely enjoy this official case from Acer.
The model number CC.H0203.005 can be found on the Acer Global website although searching for this on central European technology websites may yield the best results.
The protection on offer is very good with the soft quality padded leather sure to cushion the majority of knocks although this leather is not as luxurious as products from the main manufacturers like Piel frama or Vaja.
Access is good when the flip cover is open giving way to the screen, buttons and SD card slot. There is good clearance around the application buttons and joystick meaning there is nothing hindering use when in the case. The embedded magnetic closure on the front means there is no strap going underneath the case which leaves the data connector and soft reset hole on the bottom free at all times. There is a hole in the top which provides ample access to the headphone socket although there is no rear access to the speaker. Thankfully this does not seem to hinder the volume of the device as there is enough clearance between the speaker and the top of the case to allow the sound to escape.
On the sides, there is easy access to the hold and power switches although a small resection in the top of the cover would aid retrieving the stylus. Inside the flip cover are pockets for two SD cards although nowhere for storing credit cards or similar..
The design of the case ensures very good all-round protection for the diminutive Acer although I feel the flip cover could fit a little more snugly than it does and make this an even smaller and tighter package. No belt clip is included so this may put off many potential buyers however I am someone who prefers a case without the belt clip so for me the exterior finish is perfect with its unmarked rear and embossed Acer logo on the front.
The understated looks can’t hide the fact that this is a good quality case and the overall design and construction make this a good partner for your Acer. There is no choice of colour or styles, black is all you can have and tracking one down can prove a real chore. This seems to be the closest we will come to a Sena Cases product for the n300 and if you are a fan of their cases then you will most likely enjoy this official case from Acer.
The model number CC.H0203.005 can be found on the Acer Global website although searching for this on central European technology websites may yield the best results.
