Given all of the other reviews of this product in its basic oolor, I'll just focus my comments on the problems that a few users have found (largely, I believe, because they have failed to be careful with placing the machine in the case).1) The case offers major protection, particularly for the glass screen. The safety afforded your investment more than makes up for the fact that the styling is less elegant than leather.2) The springs will keep the case closed if you fully slide the Vx up the center rail and then press the top as you would the top of a stylus. This gets the Vx far enough into the case to get a perfect closing every time. Repeat as needed. The case is not intended to snap fully closed -- only to protect the machine, which it will do.3) It's easy to install the machine on the left hand side of the case by reorienting the machine. This will make it fine for use by lefthanders.4) I've found using this case with the HotSync cradle to be easy. Simply fold both the front and the back of the case to positions perpendicular to the Vx. Position the HotSync cradle either up on something or near the edge of your table so that the back flap of the cover has room to extend down. Now the machine will fit easily on the HotSync cradle. Furthermore, the Vx will be firmly on the cradle and is in no risk of falling.5) It's unnecessary to HotSync every day to recharge the battery. If all you're doing is backup your data, a far better method is to simply use the infrared port on your Palm and your computer to effortlessly HotSync. This can be done by activating your infrared port on your computer and changing the setting on your Palm from Direct Serial to IR to a PC/Handheld.The most important purpose of a case is, for me, to protect the machine. That it does, and at a reasonable price. However, take a look at its appearance which may not suit the style-conscious who can accept the greater risk of other cases.