Proporta Leather Case for Tungsten T3

This stylish case is made of matt black leather, with light grey stitching, and looks extremely sophisticated. There is a small emblem in the bottom left hand corner of the front of the case, and a small silver magnetic clasp. The case is held shut by the magnet, and seems to be very secure. The leather is of high quality, and adds slightly to the overall pocketable size of the T3. In the case, it would no longer be suitable for a shirt pocket, but if, like me, you have a tendency to keep your PDA in your jeans / trousers, the size is acceptable. There is no belt-clip on the case, and there does not appear to be an option of one at the moment.

The PDA itself is held into the case by one of the most secure arrangements I have ever seen- there is a U-shaped plastic bracket which holds the side of the case, as well as two small pins sticking into the holes in the back of the device. It is extremely easy to put the T3 into the case, but there is no movement at all- you could be confident in holding this case open, face-down, without the PDA falling out. I was very impressed by this, as it does not obstruct the sliding section of it either- you can open and shut the T3 with ease.

The case includes a removable slide, incorporating an ID card slot, which separates the PDA-side, and the storage side. This slide protects the screen against any credit cards you may have stored, as the case has space for two such cards, and two pockets for SD/MMC cards as well.

For me, one of the best aspects of the case is the ability to use the Hotsync Cradle without removing the PDA. Whilst it is not possible to use the cradle with the T3 in its closed position, simply sliding it open allows use of the cradle. With the case closed, it is still possible to access the SD slot, and the audio socket- so you can listen to mp3s safe in the knowledge that your T3 is protected.

Conclusion

            This case is extremely well made, and serves its purpose admirably. For a few pence under £20, the case represents extremely good value for money. I can thoroughly recommend this case, and I am sure that anyone with a T3 would be more than happy to receive one of these as a Christmas present!