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Rob Beattie ZDNet.co.uk

Published: 07 Nov 2003

Body Glove cases
£21.99

Pros
Mmmm...Neoprene
Cons
Dull design
Verdict
Hard-wearing, well priced and very tactile
Editors’ Rating
7/10

Since everything needs a fancy name, this isn't just another case designed to keep your Palm or Pocket PC safe and sound. No, it's a 'data suit', fashioned from Neoprene -- the material favoured by divers for its toughness and flexibility. Neoprene’s also highly stain-resistant, shrugs off water and won't fade in sunlight.

The Universal cases featured here come in either a book style (which unsurprisingly opens like a book) or a top style, which opens like a reporter's ring-bound notepad and offers marginally more space inside. Both have a large Velcro hook pad and a smaller, removable sticky-backed loop pad. Fix that on the back of your handheld, press it firmly into the case and the result is a snug and secure fit. There's a pocket on the other side of the case for spare SD, CF cards and other similarly small handheld-related items and a good strong zip to keep everything together.

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