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Sep 01 2005
Metal Case Review
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I like my PlayGear Pocket just fine, but sometimes it's a little bulky. When I need something slimmer to protect my PSP, I use this case.
Protection
This case is sturdy. It's as stiff as the PlayGear is, and offers a thin neoprene lining that helps protect your PSP from scratching by the case itself. I'm not sure how much impact buffering it will give you, but probably not much. I'm not about to drive over this thing, 'cus I want to keep it, but there's no doubt that it wll protect your PSP in any pocket or bag you carry it in, even if you sit on it or bump into something. That said, it's not an Otterbox. There's openings all over the place, so it won't keep moisture out at all, so don't drop it in the pool, mmmkay? Ok.
Features
This case has openings for practically everything, including the UMD door release, but not the UMD door itself. Kind of silly to have a hole for the release, but not be able to actually open the door without taking the PSP out of the case, but it's there. The IR port, all buttons and switches, the USB jack, and even the speaker holes on the bottom are uncovered. The screw holes for another case or cover are covered, but it's not like you need those in this case.
Use
The way this case works is kind of backwards from most other cases. Instead of opening from the bottom up, it opens from the top down. There's even a sticker inside the case that shows you how to put the PSP in, so you don't try to put it in upside down. While I don't find it uncomfortable to hold the PSP while playing in the case, it's not terribly comfortable either. The cover kind of dangles there between your hands, and can get in the way depending on where you hold your PSP while gaming, such as up against your chest or something. The case doesn't alleviate cramping either, since it's so thin, and doesn't add enough bulk to the PSP to change how it needs to be held. Fortunately, for you travelers, the double-hinge allows the cover to be folded under the PSP half such that it can be used to prop the PSP for viewing, kind of the reverse of how the PlayGear can be used as an easel.
Overall
I think this is a great case for those who want good protection, but not a lot of bulk. There are no slots for games or cards in it, so you'll need to be playing Homebrew or having a single game you really love, or something else to hold the other stuff, with this case.
For what this is, I give it an almost perfect score. It does everything it tries to do very well.
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I think it looks okay, but there's somethng I can't explain about it that I just don't like. Maybe the lack of a name brand smacked on the side or something...
No, I didn’t do it,
And I think I know you knew it.
No reason to shout.
Yeah, and now I’m out.edited: Sep 01 2005
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I bought one of these things and, while doing my best to maintain family friendly language, let me just say that I'll never put my PSP in the thing again.
1. The case hinge is located at the BOTTOM of the unit - which means when you open it the is a dirty great chunk of metal between your hands making uncomfortable to play. While you can flip the lid all the way over (and under) the PSP, its design (all those cut outs) leaves you with pointy bits of metal everywhere and (again) no comfortable way of holding your PSP while you play.
2. My 2 hour old PSP has scratches across the metal strip across the top and bottom now as a result of being put into that contraption.
In summary, I wouldn't wish this case on a DS owner.
~ elroyedited: Sep 01 2005
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1. I find the lid hanging on the bottom something the bottom of my palms can grab on to. I have big hands. I agree that folded back holding the PSP isn't the most comfortable thing.
2. I've been using the case and PSP non stop for over 3 months. Not a single scratch as a result of the case or anything else for that matter. Don't blame the case if you're lazy or clumsy.
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Elroy: try holding it with the hinge in a "Z" position. The part with the psp will "sit" somewhat inside the other half of the lid. This brings the bottom part up closer and the sides of the bottom should "cradle" in your palms. That's how I use it and it's pretty comfortable. Adjust the angle of the hinge for different size hands. Sorry if this is hard to visualize.
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personally i agree with elroy on the scratching part as i also noticed scratches (on top and bottom of the psp) the first time i put it in then pull it out, as the oppenings on the case are pretty tight and sharp. oddly enough nothing happened when i used my friend's psp metal case a while ago, wich leads me to the conclusion that there is more then one brand of these... btw mine has a black tag that says P-SP METAL CASE printed on the right bottom corner on the top lid of the case and came with an extra white wrist strap, my friend's doesn't, otherwise they look exactly alike.edited: Sep 02 2005
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Its looks like a nice case but wouldn't it heat up during hot regions?
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Been using it just fine in 100°+ all summer - it's fine.
Best case so far.
SB
*PSParmy - the case isn't gay, but I fear something else here is...
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forgot to mention I got mine at ProportaGame (http://www.proportagame.com )
If a moderator/editor could slip that into the review, that'd be great.
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