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PSP Face Armor Disk Jackets

March 3rd, 2010 PSP Reviews No comments

PSP Face Armor Disk Jackets




PSP Face armor and disk jackets / Protective flip-top hard shell cover / Acts as glare protector / Matching glossy UMD disk jackets / System polish cloth

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Should Have Been Part of the PSP
Before I purchased the Face Armor, I was debating between it and Logitech’s PlayGear Pocket. I finally settled on the Face Armor because I wanted something that would protect my PSP’s screen without adding too much bulk (the PSP is large enough as it is and adding more bulk would almost make it un-pocketable). The PlayGear Pocket simply added too much bulk.

I was a little wary of the Face Armor because of the reviewers who noted that the Face Armor blocked the PSP’s USB port. In the end, I decided that, for me, the benefit of the slim design outweighed that possible negative.

Upon receiving my Face Armor, I was plased to see that there must have been a redesign of the unit as the USB port was NOT blocked whatsoever. The unit installs with two simple thumb screws and is easy to remove if you so need.

The included disk jackets were not something I particularly cared about when purchasing the Face Armor, but they have come in handy when travelling and not wanting to fill my portable game bag with UMD/PSP cases.

All in all, I highly recommend the Face Armor. This is something that the PSP should have just had built-in from the start to protect that gorgeous screen.

4 Stars Not bad…Awesome customer support
After reading all the reviews I’m wondering if we are talking about the same product. I had mine for about 18 months and took it with me on a deployment to Katrina in NO(that was interesting) Anyway the cover held up good. Slammed it shut and had it in my BDU cargo packet a lot of the time. The hinge did break after a while but I emailed Pelican…they sent one back with several UMD holders no questions asked and paid the postage as well. I really like it because I can access everything while it protects the screen and front. Guess the logitech case is good but I like to switch memory sticks frequently etc so I will still use the pelican. Wish they made the thing in indestructible stainless steel…now that would be awesome.

1 Star DO NOT BUY!!!
If you want a product that will last more then a month, do not buy this. The hinges on this is horrible, and will not last. Mine broke in less then a week… and I did not drop it or anything.

1 Star Cheap & fragile
The mounting hardware is cheap & mostly made out of thin plastic. Mine only lasted a few months before snapping off. I keep my PSP in a PSP bag and I have never dropped it there was no reason this thing should break so easily.

All the Pelican products I have bought have been totally worthless. If you’re looking for a PSP go for the Shark one with the integrated extra battery.

1 Star Terrible. Don’t waste your money.
I LITERALLY had this thing for 5 minutes before the cheap plastic hinge broke. Okay okay. Just a little piece broken. I super glued it back together and tried attaching the thing back on (using the two screws) and what do you know? One of the screws was stripped. Terrible.

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Sony PSP Slim and Lite PSP2000 Joytron System Skin Case Crystal

October 20th, 2008 PSP Reviews No comments

Sony PSP Slim and Lite PSP2000 Joytron System Skin Case Crystal




This stylish case manufactured using ICE PC (ICE-polycarbonate) accentuating the clarity and clear feeling of the case. While providing the ultimate protection for your PSP you will have full access to all controls, buttons, ports, and UMD. Enabling you to enjoy your PSP the way it was meant to be without any discomfort.

Note: Only for PSP Slim, dose not fit older PSP models

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars The Case That You Can Leave On!
I’ve owned the Logitech Playgear Pocket for my PSP (Fat version). It was a serviceable case that protected my system during transport. However, because the case was too clunky to play with it on, I was still required to remove the unit while playing. As a result, I still ended up with slight scratches on my system.

I recently purchased a PSP Slim and I was looking for a better solution for protection. My search on Google for “best PSP slim protection” returned the Joytron Crystal Skin case. I proceeded to read numerous reviews on the case – which were primarily positive experiences. I was particularly attracted to the extremely slim design, crystal clear plastic, and easy access to the essentials without the removal of the case (unlike the Logitech). So I plunked $[...] for the Joytron case. None of my local shops carry it, so I had to order it online through Amazon. [...]

Shipping was super fast with email communication. It comes in a box with Korean writing on it. English instructions were provided inside. I also received a complimentary portable mini stand allowing me to prop up the PSP to watch movies on a table. One thing to remember is that the case does NOT protect the screen. This allows you to apply/replace a screen protector of your choice. I applied the Invisible Shield by Zagg to my screen prior to installing the case. Case was pretty easy to install. You just have to be careful not to damage the hooks that holds the pieces together…as they feel a bit fragile. Installation was very easy – it took about 15 minutes. Everything fits very snuggly around the system.

With the case on, my PSP Slim feels quite nice to play without very noticeable bulk. Paired with the Invisible Shield, I can confidently put it into my pocket quickly without juggling with a separate case. Offers protection from scratches and fingerprints. However, because of the slim design, it will not protect the PSP from drops. I highly recommend this case!

5 Stars Best PSP case ever!!!
Hey guys, I am doing a review for the system skin case from joytron for the psp slim. I know that you might have a new or already own a psp slim but you are afraid it will get scratches or dirty right? Well with the Joytron system skin case you wont need to worry about your psp getting those things. It is a crystal clear case that is almost unnoticeable and is very slim to go with the psp. Its is a very strong case and is recommended to anyone who has a psp. You will have access to all ports and buttons and will be able to open your umd door. The case comes in 4 pieces that are easy to install and hooks to the main front piece that goes on the front of the psp. One piece actually holds on the umd door itself so you can open it. Its not expensive and can be bought from nuritech.com. I have bought one from them and i am very glad i did. I had dropped my God Of War psp but luckily I had the case on and my psp had no damage and no scratches. I really recommend it.

5 Stars Amazing Case. Beats all the other cases.
Wow. I don’t know where to start with this product. It’s so amazing and so sleek. I love how it just snaps together in 4 pieces. Shipping was outstanding. It came in only 3 days!! When I first opened the package, I thought wow, cool box!! But when I took the case out, I thought “Oh wow, its going to be one of those junk cases!” I got pretty mad. But! When I firmly put it on my PSP, it was sooo cool! It maybe added a LITTLE weight, but it well protect your PSP for sure. Although, the hooks are EXTREMELY fragile, so let’s not forget that.

5 Stars Best Case Ever
I like the joytron case because unlike comparable cases it leaves all ports open. It is not bulky like the official sony case. It also has four pieces that fit perfectly onto the psp. I wouldn’t recommend dropping it but I did and it stayed on.

5 Stars Is it worth it? Yes it is.
I ordered a new Slim PSP special edition. So here I was with my brand new system that I wanted to protect. I began to shop around for skins-case that would protect my system while allowing me to show it off. I found the Sony clear plastic case that is designed for the Slim PSP… OMG is that thing huge. It literally defeats the purpose of the slim in my opinion. So I kept looking and found the Logitech version… same problem, its thick, very thick. Don’t get me wrong I am sure that they do a great job of protecting the PSP, but they were not what I was looking for. Just as I am about ready to give up on my search I came across an unknown (to me) name producing a clear skin that they promote as Slim… I did a little checking and reading up on the product and figured that it was probably about as close as I could come to what I wanted. So I ordered it. I found it on eBay and thought well several feedbacks from them said that the seller was a good dealer, didn’t see anything to put me off. When I saw that it had free shipping I started to think “oh no” but I went ahead and got it. First let me say that I paid on Monday, and with the free shipping they offered… it was here Wednesday, already a good start. I opened the brown box and found what surprised me. Considering what I paid for the skin the quality of the box was very high. I know what you’re thinking, what does the box have to do with it, but consider this, they didn’t have to spend the money to make a quality box if they knew they were selling something cheap. So I opened the box that actually contained the skin and pulled out a funny kind of sticky but not really piece of plastic that had wrapped up my new skin. I began to unwrap my skin and my first impression was “wow this thing is thin, and it seems kind of flimsy” but that was before I installed it. Installation was about as simple as it can get. When I had it in place, (4 parts, a few simple snaps, and a quick polish before I began) I no longer had the impression that it was a cheap product. I began to see exactly why they went the way they did with their design. My PSP still feels thinner then an original PSP. It does not feel any heavier. Best of all, It does exactly what I wanted. I can still connect each and every cable, strap, and device I used to connect before the skin was installed. I can still place my PSP on my docking station to charge it while I watch videos on my HDTV. My PSP still fits in my hand dock charger that extends battery life with giving a better grip. I barely even notice it’s on there, that is until I drop my PSP (about 2 feet) and have an instant “OH CRAP” reaction. I picked it up and did a very thorough inspection. I found the scratch, on my new skin. It saved my PSP. That right there is why I bought this skin and it has already paid for itself. Oh and by the way, even though my skin is scratched, it did not crack and still protects exactly as it used to. The only thing that could make this skin better would be to include a LCD protector with it. That’s not a big deal they sell those too. So do yourself (and your PSP) a favor and pick up one of these and a screen protector. You won’t be disappointed, oh and they come in various color styles if you don’t like the clear.

10 out of 10

Thank you Joytron.

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