I've used the aluminum case for a year and have absolutely no problems with it. I carry the Palm Vx in my rear pocket and the case gives excellent protection. I've dropped it several times and the case takes the beating and protects the Palm - no damage. . . . The criticism that I've read below doesn't seem to apply and I wonder where those comments are coming from. It CAN be charged / synched while in the case... (Just tilt it to the side). If the contrast button is coming on when you close the case, if the case doesn't close properly, or if the Palm is getting scratched by the case, then you don't have it inserted properly. . . . This case is a &quot;no-brainer&quot; Buy it. You'll love it!!!