| A pretty good buy, if you're willing to work with it |
I recently bought the Armorlite case for my PSP because the other case I had from Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops didn't quite fit - and at first I had that problem with the Armorlite brand as well. I have the latest generation of PSP (as of 11/2006), and the back piece that opens to insert the UMD was just slightly too big. When the Armorlite case is on, the back can't pop open to insert games, and I couldn't pry it out. I had to take the Armorlite off to switch disks. However, my boyfriend has the older generation PSP with the all-in-one D-pad (2005), and his back panel is slightly smaller, so I'm sure it would fit just fine.
Luckily, using my Dremmel and some patience, I was able to slightly sand down the top part of the case that rests against that panel, and the back opens easily now with the case on.
I do like how thick the plastic is; it seems much sturdier than some of the other clear protectives I've seen, but it doesn't bother me when using the controls. It also covers the screen, a nice feature that many cases don't have, and is clear enough not to be noticeable. Small scratches have begun to show up on the case as well, which either tells me that it's a good thing I have my PSP protected, or that the Armorlite scratches easily. More than likely it's a little of both, but I don't think it's anything that some plastic scratch remover won't be able to get rid of.
The case comes in a few different pieces that hinge and snap together, so there's not multiple pieces that you have to put on individually. Rather it all snaps around the system in one solid chunk, no stickers required.
Overall I really like my Armorlite case, and think it's a good deal for the price. The only drawbacks are the way it fits for newer PSPs; and also trying to find a carrying case that will fit it, as the plastic is thick and makes the system a little chunkier than normal. I haven't found one that's perfect for me just yet. |
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