Pocket PC Thoughts: Proporta Aluminum Dell Axim X5 Case

I've been a fan of leather Pocket PC cases ever since I saw my first Vaja case, but I have to admit that about a month ago Proporta sent me one of their metal cases, and I was blown away: the workmanship and sheer "wow" factor was off the charts! Everyone I show the case to is very impressed with it - it fits like a glove, and about the only complaint I have is that the left-hand access points for the memory card seems like it's a little too far away from the device. I was initially dismayed to see that the case opened from left to right (the opposite of how I'd normally open a case), but after a few days I got used to it. The case itself adds to the overall weight of the already hefty Axim X5, but it's worth it - the case is just so damn beautiful! :ppclove: The inside of the case is coated in black foamy substance that won't scratch your Pocket PC and makes it fit snugly and securely inside.

One of the things you need to be careful of is dropping the case: the slightest bend in the metal frame renders the case useless, because it will no longer close. I dropped the case from a few feet up onto my hardwood floor (ouch!) and while the Axim was protected, the case would no longer close. It took the deft touch of my wife to carefully bend it back into shape - no matter what I tried, I couldn't restore it to it's previous condition. So, as long as you don't drop your Axim while it's in this case from Proporta, this is a great case.

It would be excellent to see some sort of custom engraving option, even if it did add to the price. I can't imagine how sexy this case would look with a big Pocket PC Thoughts logo on it! :mrgreen: I often find myself trying out various cases for a few weeks, then ditching them, but the Proporta Aluminum case has a permanent home with my Axim. I give this case my highest recommendation.