Calculated Industries 5022-2 Armadillo Case - Black/Gray
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Calculated Industries 5022-2 Armadillo Case - Black/Gray
Customer Review: A "Must Have" Accessory For Your CI Calculator
Summary: 5 Stars
A couple of years ago I purchased my CI 4065 (Construction Master Pro) and, while nothing in life is perfect, I LOVE this tool and keep it next to me in my metal and wood shops at all times (I wish they would come out with a Machinist' specific version!). That said, I always hated the design of the cover. It does a good job protecting the calculator, but is a pain to remove, and use as intended. It's design seems to have been an after thought and a poor attempt at protecting the investment without actually having to spend money on the feature.
When the Armadillo case came to my attention, I looked around the web and found mixed reviews. Still, I liked the idea of an integrated protection system which did not require the removal and possible loss of a second piece.
Fast forward to the day it arrives. I found that at least with the 4065 (and I am sure any of CI's products with the same form factor), the installation was easy, yet tight. A perfect fit With one hand, the cover can be flipped open, using one's thumb, the cover flips over and lays flat against the back and the unit can ALMOST be operated with one hand. The case offers a solid grip, no rattling around--in short, the two pieces mate together as I had hoped and expected. The case itself gives the impression of being solid, hard and able to take abuse (no, it is not water proof).
So far, only two complaints:
1) no access to the cheat sheet "booklet" which hides in the back of the calculator. Believe me, once you put the calculator in the case, you will not want to remove it casually.
2) The case should really be offered as standard equipment with the calculator. Customers who are up for spending the money on a high end, specialized calculator such as this, will not be opposed to spending a few extra bucks for the comfort and peace of mind this case offers by protecting their investment.
Dan in Pine, CO
Customer Review: NOT HAPPY
Summary: 1 Stars
CAN'T CLOSE COVER ON MODEL 8025 ULTRA MEASURE MASTER.WHICH WAS IN THE SET I BOUGHT.THE ONE IN CHINA, YOU BOUGHT THIS FROM ;MUST HAVE USED SMALLER RUBBER MOLD THAN MOST.Customer Review: the perfect safety shield
Summary: 5 Stars
I've heard of the Armadillo Case and it really is the protection I needed on the job sites. It was delivered in a timely matter and works great.Customer Review: doesn't fit for s**t
Summary: 1 Stars
case is hard to snap shut and bulges at the sides. big gaps at the sides aren't going to keep all the crap from getting inside. might work for other construction masters but not the CM5.Customer Review: Armadillo Case-Don't take a chance being without one!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love Construction Masters, I have several incl. the one with full trig. functions. I've given them at Christmas for gifts, they're always REALLY appreciated!
I've always included these cases with them. For me the fit has always been great, I esp. appreciate the way a user can fold the hard cover completely over and around to the back of the case!
They're VERY effective protection for the costly calculators - don't be without one!
Bruce Q.
NE Illinois