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Sena MagnetFlipper Case
Mon Feb 28, 2005 - 11:44 PM EST - By Douglas Morse
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» Overview Conclusion
Overview Design
Functionality
The Good : As far as protection goes, this is one solid case. It fits snuggly around the Treo, and the top snap flap holds it securely in the case. The flip lid is very meaty. Well reinforced, it snaps securely into place with the magnets at the top of the case.
The Bad : However, when you close the case, you cannot talk on the phone. Other flip cases like the F650 and B650 for that matter offer this functionality by keeping a cut out for the top speaker and microphone while the case is closed. Also, the camera is never protected. Furthermore, the top snap flap, though adding great security, does bulk up the case a bit in the back.
The Ugly : It is cumbersome to use the phone with this case. The flip lid kind of just dangles in space, like and old fashioned flip phone. You can kind of steady it with your fingers, but it is annoying. Furthermore, you shouldn’t bend the flip lid back behind the case as this is the equivalent of breaking the spine on a book. The case will never quite hit the magnets in the closed position again. Trust me, I have the case to prove it. What is extremely odd is that this is the only Sena case in which the flip is not at the top. From IPAQs to IPODs to AXIMs to the Blackberry, and even the Palms — all Sena flip lids go to the top. It is only the Treo that flips inconveniently to the bottom.Next Page: Conclusion >>
