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Dec 16 2005
Capdase Luxury Hard Case Review
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I have to say I'm very impressed as I spent a lot of time researching cases and reviews and had to choose between this, the PGP, and the Core Case.
As far as looks go, this case in my opinion looks great. I got it in black, after deciding against silver because I prefer the minimalist style, and I have to say, the black blends very well with the PSP's silver-and-black scheme. It is incredibly slim, but still feels strong enough for me. I bought the case just to keep in my pocket or backpack so I don't need it to be ultra-protected from falls onto concrete or anything. The front aluminum cover is clean and logoless and looks great and feels sturdy. It does however get visible smudges and fingerprints when in light, but this is no big deal. I'm also impressed with the rubberized back that looks and feels great to the touch.
The hinges all move smoothly on the case and the back UMD flap comes off easily. However, sometimes I find it difficult to open the front cover, but I just received it and probably will get used to opening it soon enough.
All the ports are visible except the USB when closed, but I would think that everyone would have their case open when transferring files. The shoulder buttons are slightly covered (like 1mm), but this doesn't hinder anything for me because I don't stretch my fingers all the way across the buttons. Perhaps it might be a little annoying for someone with big fingers, but for the most part it should be alright.
Also, one worry I had about buying this case was the appearance that the bottom left corner was unprotected, but in reality the front cover extends past it about 1 mm and the rubber backing rises above the exposed area about 1 mm as well so the exposed area is kind of depressed, and the likelihood of the PSP dropping and landing at an angle that would make contact with that corner is very very slim. My only worry is that a floating pen or pencil in my backpack may scratch or chip the silver area that is exposed on that corner, but I will take care to not let that happen.
The stand feature is pretty nice also, but you should probably keep it stationary while in stand mode, because if you lift up the PSP, the UMD flap falls under and you have to fix it again before you put it down for the stand to be solid. Also, I wanted to see if the cover could be used as a sun visor like the PGP, and while the hinges on the Capdase are pretty strong, if you give it a shake after you have positioned the cover like a visor, the cover will slowly fall forward or backward. So, if you attempt a visor mode, you basically need to be careful or still with it, but it is possible.
I can't say much about the memory stick slots because I don't have any extra ones, but again they are just cutouts in the foam padding that probably will not hold much unless you mod it to be sticky somehow.
Overall, I think this case is an excellent purchase and well worth the money if you are looking for a SLIM, sleek case that maintains the sexy look of the PSP with moderate, but not extreme, protection.
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12/18/05
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xpert
| USA
great review might get it
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12/18/05
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SirSkateAlot
| West Virginia USA | KAI: Jesus044
yes i just ordered mine should be here dec 27th thanks man 
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12/18/05
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SkooBoi
| Washington USA | SOCOM: SkooBoi
Just ordered mine as well from Yesasia.com.
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12/20/05
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bladeofpsp
| Mississippi USA
save ur money on logitech playgear street or pocket case
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12/24/05
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jagularous
| Wisconsin USA
Its an aluminum version of the pgp? one problem, aluminum will dent, thus into the screen. pgp, is plexi, and will crack but not damage the contents. play gear portable still has the edge in my book.
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12/26/05
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SkooBoi
| Washington USA | SOCOM: SkooBoi
Anondized Aluminum. This stuff isn't like Pop cans. It's hardened and far better than a PGP, plus it's a slimmer fit and much lighter.
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12/27/05
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jagularous
| Wisconsin USA
Even heavy anodized aluminum at that thickness will transfer impact into a focal point. It would be a hard hit, but the plexi will crack and spread impact across the case, not crease into the psp. My point is, if you fall on the ice or off your board into something, your body wieght is sufficient to puncture through the aluminum against an edge or point. Or a rock. I had a Aluminum case for my gps, and it got trashed at a 12 foot drop. My plexi case has fallen twice as far, and just looks really beat up. That was a $400 lesson.
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12/27/05
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bkim
| California USA
That still doesn't give the pgp an edge. It's all based on your own needs. I will never bring my psp along with me let alone in my pocket when I'm boarding or what not. That's just asking for it regardless of what case you use. Common sense is the best protection for your PSP hands down. The capdase case is great for general day-to-day protection.
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