Proporta has a long history of providing all kinds of hardware accessories for all kinds of mobile devices ranging from laptops to digital cameras - PDA’s, smartphones and mobile phones included! Propora’s aluminium-leather cases always were among my favorites for mobile devices…let’s see if their case for the rx1900/h4100 can stack up!
Proporta’s products ship in big white envelopes with standard mail from Great Britain. The envelopes get beaten up a bit sometimes, but the contents always arrived in mint condition so far:
The case itself ships in Proporta’s standard blister. The case contains a belt clip to protect it from getting pressed together in the shipping process. I never liked belt clips though…so treat this as “for-reference-only”:
Inserting the ipaq is simple - lay the case on a flat surface and slide the ipaq in from the top. The clamps hold the ipaq very firm - once the ipaq is in, it probably won’t move one bit. Don’t attempt to push the ipaq in from the bottom(or push it “through” the case)…as these ipaqs get thicker from bottom to top, you could damage both clamps and ipaq:
Here are a few pictures of the ipaq in its case - the case offers space for two SD cards and a bit of paper. Closing the clamp takes a bit of practice at first, but once you grasp the concept behind it, you’re set to go:
Proporta’s leather cases have always allows you to flip the lid to the back. This really simplifies using the ipaq - and wasn’t omitted from this case:
The SD slot, stylus dock and headphone jack are accessible from the top of the case., Getting to the stylus can be a bit tricky at times…you need to bend the back of the case a bit:
The sync port at the bottom can be accessed, too:
When the case is open, the clamps to not obstruct the reset button or the recording knob of the loaner h4150. Audio playback doesn’t get distorted either:
Overall, if you need a case for your h4100 or rx1900, this case should satisfy you. While it may not protect your ipaq from getting its sides scratched by coins in your pocket, Proporta’s aluminium-leather case offers excellent protection from pressure, drops and most other every-day scratches. Its every-day usability(flip-back lid) makes this case type my personal favorite for all of my mobile devices - the price of 35$ is more than justified!