I bought the Palm V Hard Case Special Metallic Blue Edition and I love it. I like that the color is unique and not a boring black or grey. It also protects the Palm V really while still keeping it nice and slim. I can easily slip it into my pockets with the case and not feel all bulky. I read the other reviews before I made my purchased and I have to admit. I was a bit concerned with the fact that the case does not fully close and people complaint about putting it in the cradle with the case. I noticed the case not fully closing as soon as I received it, but it really didn't bother me or interfere with anything. Also, I've had it for about a month now and its not that noticeable and I think it actually closes better now that it is broken in. As for the cradle. I have my cradle near the edge of the table so it was no big thing for me to slide the Palm V in the cradle with the case; it just needs to be at the edge so the case does not hit the table. If it wasn't easy for me to put it at the edge, it would be annoying. Overall I am very happy with the case, I had looked at other cases, but most of them added additional bulk which made it difficult to carry. This one is great - Great Look and does the job well - protection.