This clear case is excellent for rapid access to my Axim's buttons. I can now watch videos with the case closed, and even play some games knowing my screen is protected.It may not be the best thing for shock absorbtion, but at least it is functional. If you want more protection for accidental drops or don't care about having your buttons accesible use the hard metal cases with padding inside.The best would be a metal case (padded inside) with plstic window and holes for the buttons, hehe, but I believe it doesn't exist yet.