70
this case is ok...lightweight,stylish(especially with a white PSP)
easy access to all buttons ports etc
my main gripe with it is that it scratches really easily...
also I change my memory card alot..and this case is not designed for it!!! meaning you have to take it off all the time... which gets tedious!!!
ok if you dont change memory cards alot it mite work for you...just not me!!!!!!!!
35
In theory this case is a good idea. But after having it on for no more than 3 hours and taking it off I noticed some very deep scratches on the display where the screen and case made contact. Also around some of the buttons. This case seems like a good idea but I would not use it if you don't want to put scratches on your PSP. Also imagine it would provide little to no protection need your PSP take a fall.
95
I picked this up at Circuit City the other day. I've never heard of it. But, I really wanted a case that can protect my PSP as well as being light and ergonomic (and look good). Actually, my first choise was Logitech's case. It borderlines on being bulky in my standard. But, I've been hearing good things about it.
Since I have a white PSP, I didn't want a black case. And finding a white Logitech case was just impossible here in LA. Only place I could go was import shops like Lik-Sang. Anyways, I happened to just run into Joytech's ArmorLite, when I was browsing through different possibilities. And I picked it up since I could try it and return it if I didn't like it.
LIKES:
-Affordable. It's only $10
-Clean design.
-Fits well.
-Has the UMD door. You don't have to unpack your PSP in order to pop in your game.
-Works as a self standing unit for PSP (90degrees).
DISLIKES(minor stuff...)
-Cheap feeling plastic. But, no cheaper than other PSP case products...
-Hinge could use more secure/tough design. It's a bit flimsy.
-If you have a protective film on you PSP, expect the protective cover over the screen part to be in contact with the film and create some condensation like spots.
Just one word of advise... Be sure to get another protective film for this case. Since the surface of plastic is very easily scratched, you will notice a lot of little scratches in short time of usage. When I get a new one, I am going to make sure to put a protective film on the protective case -_-... weird... but, necessary.
Quality: 85
Design: 95
Price: 100
Overall Score: 95 (out of 100)
100
I have had no effective protection for my PSP screen. All I have is the Ignite Power grip. This was ok but left loads of the PSP uncovered. The one plus though is that it has an extra battery pack.
But I was not happy so when I saw this in the shop I thought it was cool, and it is very cool. My screen has a few scratches on so I thought that this product may stop any more from appearing. So far the product has been ace. It is also easy to use as you do not have to take it of to put in a UMD. Also it is still very easy to use all the buttons. Overall a very good product.
P.S. It does stop damage when you drop it as I did just drop on a concrete floor and my PSP is fine.
People should seriously consider buying this product. It cost me £6.97 from Tesco. Great value for money.
100
This is an excellent case. The entire PSP is protected all the way around. There are holes for all the ports etc, and a swing down door to insert UMD's! It's made of high quality plastic and very durable. I do no recommend dropping your PSP! You don't have to worry about those fingerprints anymore with this case. I liked it so much I went back to Circuit City to get a spare one.
70
This case has a few nice benefits. It's less than $10 which is great for a hard case. It's also great for showing off a new faceplate or a Japanese Ceramic white PSP since it's clear.
This is my fifth PSP case so I have a lot to compare it to. It's definitely the least expensive, but the Logitech Playgear Pocket is only slightly more expensive. The ArmorLite is a very hard case and would probably protect the PSP from impacts very well. It does have the same problem as most of my cases. It has openings for the PSP's ports that make it far from water tight.
The hard shell is surprisingly easy to scratch. It got its first scuff while I was fighting to get it out of that ridiculous plastic packaging everything comes in these days. I'm sure that after prolonged use it would get very ugly, but at $10 you could always get a new one.
I didn't do any swapping out of UMDs but it would get tedious after a while. Unless you keep your PSP on a strap you run the risk of dropping it while removing the case to swap out a game or movie.
This is far from my favorite case, but I can't say "don't buy it." It may have its faults, but other cases share them and it's only ten bucks. If you want a great case, for only a bit more look to the Logitech PGP. If you want real security and water resistance look at some of the metal cases out there.
But if you imported a white PSP or voided your warranty to change your faceplate, this would be a good case to use once in a while. For the most part I will stick to my Vaja case, but when I want to show off how shiny a Liquid Silver faceplate is, I'll use this one for a bit.
99
I have owned one of these things for about 2 weeks, and I am very pleased with the results! This this was exactly the thing I needed.
Pros
• Protects PSP very well.
• Has easy access to all buttons and ports except the Memory Card Slot (Who has three 1 gig mem sticks?).
• Does not limit button pressing at all. The analog stick is also fine, and Armorlite case does not limit movement.
• Thin and makes the PSP look just as good.
• Not too bulky.
• Easy to take on and off.
• Made of 100% polycarbonate so you can dump it in water and clean it every now and then.
• Can be used as a movie stand. Unlike Playgear Pocket, it will not collaspe on a moving surface.
• Tight fit.
• No crappy screw.
Cons
• Does not protect bottom right/left very well.
• Plastic get scratched soooooo easily. Like one wipe with the cleaning cloth will give you a swirl of microscratchs. (Better than the PSP getting scratched)
• If you have lots of games, the UMD switching might get annying.
• Does not fit in the soft case that well. You can shove it in, but it might stretch the soft case if left in there for a long time.
• The back side of my case gets dirty really fast. I can just leave it lying somewhere, and it come back, and it feels like 10 people have just played with it. No scratches on the back though.
• Might need an another "case" for it. Like an Aero Case.
Overall
Great case, and don't think that there are more cons than pros. I was being very picky. If you don't have a case, and you are looking for one, get this in your local Circut City for about $10. I really like this case!
99
I have owned several cases such as the Logitech PGP, Mad Catz Stealth, Intec leather case, Head Banger travel case, and a Gem Festival case (from Best Buy). And I have been disappointed with all of them. I thought that I will never find a case I will be happy with until I bought the Joytech Armorlite.
I owned this case for about a week now. This case enclosed the PSP, but some parts of the PSP are exposed such as the left and right shoulder buttons, the headphone jack, and the power jack. I think Chen’s review pretty much sums it up. The only thing I dislike is that does scratch easily, but it doesn’t effect the screen when the screen is on.
Now the Joytech Amorlite may not be the ultimate protection and I don’t think it was meant to be. If you don’t treat you PSP like trash it will provide good protection. It’s well worth the money and it’s only $10. So you can’t go wrong with it.
92
I have been looking for something to keep my PSP in new condition and it seems all the good products had to be ordered online. I am not able to order online but then I found out that I can get this case at CircuitCity. I got this case and I have to say I am impressed with this case and one thing that will really makes it good is how easy it is to put on.
First of all I am going to start with the few little prombles this case has. The case scracthes easly. Second of all, the thing is plastic. But these problems really ain't that bad. The scratches are minor, not even visible when the PSP is on and even when its off in places without a lot of light. But in lots of light, these little scratches are visible but like I said, they don't really look bad and don't mess up the appearence of the PSP.
Now the screen looks clear when the case is on. The case doesn't effect the screen visually all that much but then think about it, any screen product you are going to put effects the visual apperance of the screen very little or by a lot.
The appearance of the PSP while the case is on is very attractive. The cases clear gloss like platic makes it look really good. The case doesn't make the PSP look bulker but it does add about .025 cm to the overall mesurement of the side from the top to the bottom. To give an idea of the measurement from the top of the screen to the bottom and overall, the case does make the PSP not fit in Pelican travel case.
An important factor is the controls. The controls are all accessible guring gameplay and very easy to access. The case doesnt effect the use of the button during gameplay at all.
Now what is really good about the case is the fact that you can connect to the USB port, Headphones and the Charger while the case is still on. The best part is that the UMD Door is accessible but the memory card slot isn't though.
Overall it is a good case. The fact that it is only $10 makes it a good product and worth buying.
95
The case is made up of the front face and the back face, the bottom is left completely exposed. When I first got it, it was much flimsier than I thought, provides convenient UMD Access when you clip open the case (back opens first, front is held by two nubs in the top). When you close it and use the PSP, there is no screen distortion when you play. The back is fully protected, so you won't have to worry about scratching the metal ring in the rear of the console.
It's made of polycarbonate, so it scratches easily. I wiped it once with a microfiber cloth and received a huge swirl as my gift. Then again, my PGP was polycarbonate, and that case is swirled(scratched) like there's no tommorow.
Questions I asked, but were never answered (hopefully these help):
Does it have adequate protection?
If you're looking for PGP-like protection then no, leaves many parts of the PSP exposed, mostly those essentials (ie headphones, A/C, USB).
Will it be effected by shock if I drop it?
Probably, seeing how there's nothing to ultimately seal the PSP within the case while playing it closed.
How thick is it?
It adds a barely noticeable amount of bulk to the system, probably not even half a centimeter, so you won't need to worry about that.
Being a PGP owner, I'm happy about reducing the weight and width of the system, and still getting adequate protection. The quality of this item is excellent, but I wouldn't recommend it. If you're looking for lightweight, mild protection, this is your best bet and bang for the buck.
98
Since buying my PSP, instead of actually playing on it, I have been repeatedly polishing the screen, trying to keep that 'brand new' look. I tried a screen protector, but I messed it up when applying it and it looked terrible (I ended up ripping it off in a fit of rage :p).
I considered some kind of silicon cover but I didn't really want to lose the sleek lines of the PSP. Flicking through a magazine I saw this case, the Joytech ArmorLite, recommended and I instantly fell in love with it! I have a similar case for my iPod and it has kept it in pristine condition, so I hoped this would be the same.
I clicked it onto my PSP (really easy to attach) and away I went! It is great! Visibilty is amazing too! The only thing which may annoy some is the fact you have to unclip it everytime you want to put a new game in, but other than that it is a MUST have. A tip when applying it -- before you snap it on, spray the underside of the screen protector (the part which will actually touch the screen) with furniture polish (preferably anti-static) and wipe it with away with a lint free cloth. This will stop dust being drawn to it!
I definately recommend buying it, GO GET IT NOW!
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