Pocket PC Thoughts: Boxwave Armor Case Reviewed

So It Looks Good....Does It Hold Up?
Does it hold up? Absolutely. In fact, I'm quite happy with it.

My plan was to throw it on my Pocket PC and leave it there for a few weeks. I entertained the idea of dropping it a few times purposely to see how much damage occured, but scrapped the idea just in case the Armor Case wasn't up to the task.

Then it happened. Unintentionally, but it happened. Twice. Once on concrete at a train station, and once on the tile floor of my bathroom. Both drops were from approximately 4-5 feet in the air.

I'm happy to report that despite the slight bending on the hinge which was easy enough to straighten out, the case withstood the shock as did my Axim with barely a mark on the case itself and no signs of damage to my handheld. I couldn't ask for a better result, and I was quite happy that the case did what it was supposed to do; protect my $500 handheld.

Conclusions
There's a lot to like in this case. Currently, for $22.95, it's a great value. The weaknesses don't detract enough from a very good overall product to make me not recommend it. If you're considering a new aluminum cradle for your electronic baby, don't think twice.

If aluminum doesn't do it for you, be on the lookout for my next review where I take on Boxwave's acryllic Active Case!

Vincent Ferrari is a Systems Analyst for a Cellular Master Agent in New York City. He enjoys photography, music, and cycling, and is an avid early adopter.