The Palm Pre is for anyone lusting for an all touch display similar to the iPhone 3G. The Pre is rumored to feature a gorgeous, capacitive touch screen that measures roughly 3.1-inch touch screen with a vibrant 24-bit color 320×480 resolution HVGA display. There should be no reason why you wouldn’t want a case to protect the Pre. Using a case for the PRE is the best option to protect your investment. Make sure to buy a case that is specifically designed for it.
There are a number of key factors to consider when selecting a Pre case, the first being how well you want it to protect your Pre. From there, you will want to have unobstructed access to the stunning display and the other ports, buttons and controls on the Pre. Additionally, a case that accents the elegant features of the stunning Pre, both visually and functionally would be good. And don’t forget to consider a case that protects the Pre from short drops would be great too.
There are a wide variety of cases for the Pre, ranging from Rigid Cases, Slip Pouches, Flip Cases, Gel Skins, Sport Cases, Screen Protectors, and numerous other cases, the kind that add functionality or at least enhance the fashion of the Pre phone. So, it depends on your taste and what’s important to you.
Pre Flip Cases
These cases cover the entire Pre; there are generally holes for access to the ports and the headphone jack. They then have a flap that either opens up or to the side that grants you access to the display, and subsequently the speaker and microphone as well. These cases probably offer the most protection short of the Rigid Cases.
Pre Slip Pouches
These Pre cases are fairly self explanatory, they are pouches, and the Pre slips right into them, and they are usually form fitted enough that the PRE won’t slide right back out, but it is easy enough to remove when you really want to. With these cases, they usually have belt clips, D-Rings, something of that nature to affix them to your person, and you only get access to one port, depending on how you insert your Pre smartphone. These cases also offer a fair amount of shock protection.
Pre Gel Skin cases
These Pre cases just slide over the back and the edges and that’s all they protect, you maintain access to all ports and buttons, the screen, and the Pre’s camera. They protect the back of the Pre, and the edges and offer protection to the screen from what might be on whatever flat surface you set your PRE on upside down. These cases also offer decent shock protection depending on the material they are made out of and how they are made.
Pre Rigid Cases
These cases are generally made out of either hard plastic or metal, usually aluminum. They also offer the most protection to your devices but also manage to be the hardest to gain access to your Pre with. These are a prime example of the fact that you can’t have your cake and eat it too, you either have maximum safety and minimum accessibility or you choose a different type of case that offers a mix of the two.
Pre Sport Cases
These are generally armbands, they hold your Palm Pre in place, protect the screen, protect the Pre from sweat, and are specifically designed to be used while working out. The reason they are generally on your arm is because that seems to be the best location to put a device that you want access to, but don’t want the Pre or the headphone cables getting in your way.
Pre Screen Protectors
These aren’t cases, in most examples, there are a few that offer the same material their signature screen protectors are made of, but cut to fit the remainder of your Pre, and in that instance, it would be considered a case. Screen protectors are statically or otherwise adhered to your Pre’s display. They protect the display from scratches and dirt and smudges but also allow full access to the display, these can even be used in conjunction with other cases to offer the best protection.
Other Cases for the Palm Pre
Other cases covers those that offer up added functionality or those cases that are purely for fashion. I have seen some cases with fans, cord wraps, battery extenders, crazy stuff; it all depends on what there is a market for. Fashion cases can get quite extravagant or sometimes they exhibit the same characteristics as one of the other cases but are just made by a certain clothing manufacturer or something of that nature, such as Gucci, Fendi, Dolce & Gabana, Louis Vouitton, the list goes on but you get the hint. Like I said, some of the fashion cases just look ridiculous, like they are made from weird animal skins, or faker version of those same skins, or they look like purses, crazy stuff. In general, these cases offer only mediocre protection.
