The OtterBox is a protective Pocket PC case that protects your iPAQ hw6500 or hw6900. This is useful for the reviewer, who is an ob-gyn because he gets to use his iPAQ within a sterile operating room. The OtterBox allows you to type in notes, take photos, send emails, and fully use your iPAQ while protecting it. As for the touch screen " a slim plastic window covers the touch screen and retains its full functionality. Even your QWERTY keypad includes additional backlighting and can be fully used. You can also access the miniSD card slot, the sync/charge port, and the speaker/headset jack. Although these types of devices tend to affect sound quality, WL Gore membranes over the speaker and the microphone let you retain audio quality while keeping the device well-protected. However, you won’t be able to turn the power on or off your iPAQ while it is inside the OtterBox. The reviewer suggests that you make sure your device is fully charged and that you turn it on before putting it in the case. You should also disable the time-out feature when using the OtterBox, so that your device won’t switch off automatically.