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Got a Centro smartphone and want a functional soft case that not only provides unobstructed access to all the important features and areas of the Centro but one that looks stylish and contoured to show off the beauty of the Centro smartphone device? Look no further than Prima Cases’ Premium Leather Cell Phone Style Case for the Palm Centro smartphone. This quality leather case not only helps protect your Palm Centro smartphone from accidental bumps but with its open face design, the case shows off the beauty of your Centro while still allowing full access to all its features.

The beautiful quality case is contoured to fit the Palm Centro smartphone, showcasing its slim design while styled to enhance its beauty.

For those who want to skip over all the detailed review and just want a summary, you can jump to the review summary

The Prima Cases Premium Leather Cell Phone Style Case is made of premium Italian Aniline leather. The first thing you will notice about the case is that the open face design truly makes the Centro look so much better. Think of wrapping a border around the Centro, highlighting the beautiful face of the Centro and the buttons. This case does an excellent job of accenting the beauty of the Palm Centro smartphone. Let’s take a look at the case overall.

The front of the case has two main cutouts, one for the screen and one for the hardware and QWERTY buttons to allow easy access to both the screen and buttons. There are smaller cutouts for the internal antenna and LED light. The left side has a cutout for the side button and volume buttons. Turning to the back we’ll find a cutout for the Centro’s camera and mirror plus three small cutouts/slits for the back speaker. As well, there’s a place for the belt attachment screw/post should you wish to attach the swivel belt clip (included) to the case, enabling you to carry the case on your belt or pants. Turning to the side, we’ll find another cutout for the infrared port and microSD card slot. Flipping to the bottom, we find a cutout for the headphones and data/charging connectors. There are even side cutouts where you can still use a wrist strap/lanyard for the Centro without any obstruction. Turning finally to the top of the case, we find the snap closure almost near the middle of the case. This is a slight change in the design. In previous Prima Cases, the snap closure tend to be at the back of the case but in this particular case, the snap closure is right at the top. I think it works and it’s very nice to get a somewhat different design.

The inside lining has a brush like material that give a soft feel while keeping the Centro secured inside. The back of the case is fitted inside with a firm material that keeps the back firm and flat while the front has a a thicker, firmer leather to keep its shape. Both the front and back’s firmness helps the case keep its shape even when the Centro is not inside.

Here are more information on the case from Prima Cases’ website:

Prima introduces the PERFECT form fit case solution for Palm Centro!

Crafted in Premium Aniline Leather, this open face design allows easy access to all control surfaces, while protecting your device from daily use.

Its low profile enhances the shape and contours of the Centro, and with this great design, the spring loaded swivel belt clip (and post) can be removed to leave a completely flat back.

This case available in the following colors:

* Black

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Here are my observations:

I really like the design of the case. I’ve always found Prima Cases’ open face design to be a very well thought out design that showcases the beauty of the smartphone yet allow full access to the devices’ features. This design is another great example that does exactly that. The form fitting contours of the case really help highlight the slim factor of the Centro. I also like how Prima Cases has changed the snap closure to have it right at the top rather than at the back like previous cases. This shows that they are always trying to change things and try new designs and I think it works. I also like that the removable spring loaded swivel belt clip with attachment screw/post comes included in the case rather than costing extra for it.

One note, however, with regards to the removable belt clip as I always mention with any removable belt clips is that the screws for whatever reason may come out over time, possibly costing potential damage to my Treo. Keep in mind this is my personal experience and opinion as I’m sure many have not experienced such incidents. Unless you are able to securely keep the screw/post on the case and prevent such mishaps you may want to think about it.

My only quip about the case is that it’s only available in black and I’m sure especially for Centro owners that they may wish for a matching color case. One suggestion as I normally add is having a small pouch for expansion cards. Aside from these, I can’t have any complaints or suggestions about the case.

Review Summary

Prima Cases’ Premium Leather Cell Phone Style Case for the Palm Centro Smartphone is a very beautiful quality made leather case. Its open face design does a great job of showcasing the beauty of the Centro, accenting its slim contours without taking anything away. There are numerous cutouts all over the case allowing easy access to all of the Centro’s features. It also comes with a spring loaded removable swivel belt clip allowing you the ability to carry the Centro on your belt or pants or opt to carry it without one. Either way, you’ll look stylish and still have everything at your fingertips. The choice is yours. Check out the case at Prima Cases here or try your luck at winning one. Read on!

Enjoyed this review? Check out the many other Palm Discovery product reviews of Prima Cases products here.

Again, I’d like to thank Richard of Prima Cases for providing not only this case for the review but also loan me his red Centro dummy phone. Thanks, Richard!

Okay, as promised, I am giving away this exact same case I’ve reviewed to one lucky Palm Discovery reader and viewer. Again, I’d like to thank Richard of Prima Cases for providing the product sample. This provides me with the opportunity to not only do a review but also give it away to one lucky Palm Discovery reader. So everyone wins! Without the support of the suppliers, and Palm Discovery readers, this giveaway could simply not be possible. Thanks, everyone!

The usual contest rules and details apply but here it is so that everyone is familiar with it. The deadline for this giveaway is: Midnight Monday August 25th PST (Pacific Standard Time).

CONTEST RULES

1 - One entry per person. To make it fair for everyone, no duplicate entries will be accepted and if a contestant has been found to be in breach of this, all his entries will be disqualified.

2 - The contest is available to everyone all over the world (because I hate being excluded from many great contests that only applies to US residents or anywhere else). Palm Discovery will NOT be responsible or held liable for any fees, loss, damages that may occur with the prize or its acceptance. That means I will not be responsible for lost mail, or if your local country or authorities impose any fees, duties on it or refuse to release it to you for whatever reason.

3 - Prizes will be awarded as drawn. Absolutely no substitutions allowed. All decisions are final.

4 - Palm Discovery will randomly draw a winner (or winners if applicable) from all eligible entries received before the contest deadline.

Palm Discovery will announce and email the winner on Tuesday, August 26th. The winner must respond before midnight PST on Wednesday August 27th. Please ensure that you submit a valid email address and that you will be checking it periodically. There have been many winners in the past who did not reply back and forfeited his prize.

Palm Discovery does not spam nor sell your email address for any reason. Should the drawn winner not respond to claim his prize within the time alloted, Palm Discovery will consider the winner to have forfeit his claim and re-draw another winner.

5 - To be eligible, entries must be received on or by the indicated deadline. No exceptions! So enter early to avoid missing the deadline due to technology delays, outages, etc. Don’t wait until the last minute.

6 - To enter, simply submit a comment to this posting (this posting only. Comments left in other postings or elsewhere will NOT enter you in the contest) with your indication that you wish to win the prize. You will get 1 entry into the contest.

- Or, you can also drop a quick Palm Explorer Profile (see below for a sample format) (a brief “about me and my PDA/samrtphone device” with your name or alias, and something about your PDA/smartphone device and what you find great about it) and send it via the CONTACT FORM. You will get 4 additional entries (5 in all) if you submit a Palm Explorer Profile.

Palm Explorer Profile (Here’s a sample format.) You can set it in any format you like as long as it’s about you and your PDA device so feel free to add or remove questions.

Your name: .

Your alias on Brighthand (or other forums):

Your devices:

Your favourite apps:

What you like/dislike about the Palm or your PDA device:

How the Palm or PDA device has changed your life (or how it helps you) in any way:

What do you mainly use your Palm/PDA for:

Etc. Anything else you wish to share:

- Or, you can also submit a short story starring your PDA device about something that has happened to you that involved your Palm or PDA device and how it has saved you or helped you. (eg. Palm saved the day since you saved your presentation on the SD card, etc)

- Or submit general Palm or Treo tips that you think or have discovered that you think can help or benefit other Palm Discovery readers. (eg. voice memo app used as an alarm reminder, etc).

All these similar user experience submissions mentioned in #6 will be given 5 contest entries. If you have submitted a Palm Explorer Profile previously and wish to be entered in the contest, please indicate so in the comments and you will also be given 5 entries. This allows me to award the prize to those who wish to win it.

7 - Palm Discovery reserves the right to make any changes to the contest, its rules and prizes including its cancelation at any time (although it’s highly unlikely I will do so).

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