Windows Phone Thoughts: Klaatu Barada Nikto! – Energy Leaf Case for the iPAQ 2200 Series Reviewed

Energy Leaf as a Fashion Statement?
I’ve gone from one leather case to another over time, and I haven’t received many comments about them from others. However, the Energy Leaf evoked quite a few comments. The reactions from others were decidedly mixed. Some people were attracted to the fact that I was carrying a “new shiny thing”. They assumed that it was a new Pocket PC, rather than just a new case. On the other hand, several people mentioned that they thought it wasn't particularly attractive. When I asked them why, they said that they didn’t like the curves. Some said that they preferred the InnoPocket case that a co-worker uses. The owner of that case agreed that he preferred his case to the Energy Leaf.

Others said that they disliked the paint, that it gave the case a somewhat cheap look, sort of like I spray painted it myself with Rustoleum. I would agree that the InnoPocket case has a higher quality luster to it. Others mentioned the overly prominent plastic Energy Leaf logo on the cover. I too would prefer it to be smaller and more elegant.

Personally, I like both the Energy Leaf and InnoPocket cases… to me, they’re both attractive, just in a different way. With its more “out there” colors like Rosiness, I look at the Energy Leaf as being a bit more “bling, bling” than the somewhat sterile “high tech” look of the competition. And in my opinion, as long as it does the job, there’s not one thing wrong with a little flashiness.

Conclusions
If you want an affordable aluminum case and you prefer a top-opening cover, the Energy Leaf case may be just the ticket. It provides all of the protection and features that you’d expect in such a case. It’s a bit flashier than the competition, so that may be another deciding factor. If you want a more serious, business-like look to your case, one of the others may suit you better. But if you prefer your case to say “hey, look at me, I’m different”, the Energy Leaf may be the perfect case for you.