Treo Cases

Treo cases come in a wide variety of flavours and now with more Centro cases coming you'll make a better choice if you understand the key Treo case styles available. A secondary factor is the compatibility of the Treo case.

In essence there are two Treo form factors - aerial (600, 650 and 700 series) and no-aerial (680, 750 and 755) and so far there is only one Centro form factor.   Avoid the hassle of returns by choosing a store that provides a filter that will only show you Treo cases compatible with your Treo or Centro cases.

Below we've described the most popular kinds of Treo cases. Rest assured the Treonauts store stocks all varieties of Treo cases.

Treo Holster

This is the most popular style of Treo case.   The Treo holster (sometimes called a clip case) is typically a formed piece of plastic that grips the treo at its four corners, it has a belt clip and latch with which to release the Treo.  In most cases the Treo is reversible within the case meaning you can store your Treo either screen in (and protected) or screen out (so you can use it in-case as it were).  If the screen is 'in' like this picture then it cannot be used whilst in-situ.   Removal is usually a simple matter of depressing the clip to release the phone.

We think it's popular for it's simplicity, ease of use and generally low bulk and weight over head.

Hard Treo cases

These offer good protection for your Treo but can be more bulky than skin cases.  Hard cases come in a variety of materials including leather, metal and plastic. Most do not provide protection for the Treo screen but do come with belt loop or clips some of which are removeable.  Thus you can use the Treo in-situ.

Treo Skin Cases

Usually made of silicone the Treo Skin Cases are popular because they provide additional grip and reasonable protection for reduced bulkiness and typically lower cost than hard cases.  A minor caveat is that it makes it harder to retrieve the Treo from a pocket or purse because the silicone sticks to many surfaces.  The silicone material can become discoloured in time and only high quality skin cases fit perfectly.

Recently, improved manufacturing and better materials have led to some very slim skin case designs that add very little bulk to the Treo.

Like the hard case above, the skin case can remain in place whilst operating the Treo but unlike the hard case most do not have belt loops or clips.

Treo Pouches

Treo Pouches come in three flavours: side pouches, top pouches and pocket pouches. They typically cover the entire Treo including the screen and are usually made of leather, plastic or silicon.  Therefore Treo pouches offer the most complete protection available. As their name suggests they keep the Treo safe in a variety of orientations.  In nearly all cases the Treo must be removed from the pouch before use.

Pouches usually come with belt loops or clips.  This coupled with more sturdy or rugged construction add to the total bulk.

Body Skins

An Treo body skin is the next generation of skin case and takes the form of a formed film that comes in several pieces that you apply to the designated areas of your Treo. Most have a screen protection component.  All can remain on whilst the treo is being used.  The offer scratch resistance and enhanced grip but do little for physical protection.  They are the least bulky of all treo cases.

Flip-Lid Treo Cases

Flip-lid cases are the hinged syblings of hard and pouch cases that enable you to use the Treo whilst in the case by flipping the protective screen flap either up like a Star Trek communicator or across like a book.  They are usually bulkier and more expensive than their parents but offer convienience in exchange.

Ready to shop for a Treo case?

If you're ready shop for Treo or Centro cases why don't you browse our store.  You can use the Treo selector to let our store know which Treo you own and you'll only be shown Treo cases that fit your model.

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