Slipper Leather case for the Dell Axim X5

The slim, custom-fitted, Slipper black leather case from E&B Cases for Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC is unassuming, yet provides good protection and is convenient to use. Constructed in fine Napa cowhide leather, the Slipper case feels soft in your hands and rigid on the edges thanks to re-enforced inserts. Your Axim can be easily slid in and out of the case and once inside, the unit feels very secure. The case is a flip cover model with a small magnetic closure that is strong enough to keep the cover shut securely.

You will find cutouts for all ports, making them accessible while the unit is placed inside the case. The jog-dial, record button and the reset button on the left hand side of the unit are very easy to get to, while the SD card slot is a bit harder to access. This isn’t really this case’s fault as the Axim is designed in such way that you need to use your figure nail to pop in/out the SD card even when the unit is naked. Since it’s a flip cover case, the top ports such as the CF slot, IR port, and stylus are exposed when you open the flip cover. However there is a cutout on the top of the cover for the headphone jack in case you want to listen to MP3 with the cover closed. Very convenient feature! The cutouts on the bottom of the case allow you to use the power and serial connector. You can only sync via a cable with the unit inside of the case since it’s too big for the cradle.

On the front of the unit, the Slipper case covers only about half inch around the Axim, leaving the screen fully exposed and all the front buttons as well as the speaker naked for easy access. The flip cover has two SD/CF card pockets and a long business card pocket. The SD/CF card pockets are deep enough for you to hide the card entirely so that they won’t scratch the PDA screen when closed. E&B Cases suggests that you do not store credit cards in this case since there is a magnetic strip.

The Slipper leather case adds very little bulk to your Axim. It feels comfortably in your hands and it looks professional in fine black leather with a small stylish E&B badge on the cover. The leather feels very soft and easy to work with, yet the rigid inserts provide good protection for both the screen and the unit itself. It comes with belt clip option at a moderate $36.95-$39.95 price.

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