Re: scratch proof
 

Is it smooth ? Bcoz I had a silicon case that was pain in the ***** to take out of the pocket.

Re: scratch proof
 

I have a zagg invisishield, prior to that I carried my N900 bare in my jeans and with the CP-321 case from noka, it got scratches both times.
Anyways, in the end it had tons of scratches so I replaced the screen layer and put the invisishield (but not before getting three (incredibly superficial) scratches).

In other words, get a screen protector. It is the only protection the N900 needs, it is built like a tank everywhere else.

Re: scratch proof
 

I've tried a myriad of solutions, haven't ever really been happy with any of them yet.
1) First was a Zagg Invisible Shield full body. Looked like crap and peeled up after just a few days.
2) Vikuiti DQC-160. Never stuck down completely, even after intense cleaning of the display. Had minor bubbles around the corners. Worked fine, just looked like crap.
3) Vikuiti ARMR-200. So far my favorite screen protector. Had it stuck down all the way on the corners I'd still be using it. Even tried a brand new one on a brand new touch panel cleaned with alcohol (when I replaced my screen/touch panel).
4) Phantomskinz Matte full body kit. Worked great for a while, started to peel and looked ghastly. The matte screen sheet made some text on the screen unreadable, though. Design oversight. Eventually started to peel, very prone to catching dust and dirt on the edges.

Oh well, I think its time for an otterbox and maybe a capdase matte screen protector!

Re: scratch proof
 

I use 3M Vikuti DQC- 160 for more then 6 months and I really like it, check out the pics :)

Re: scratch proof
 

I guess that I jinxed myself. I now have one very tiny nick in the screen. Let's remove subjective interpretations of definitions and look at some pictures. Right click and select "View Image" to see the full image.

http://home.comcast.net/~j.p.s5/n900/n900_pre_clean.jpg

I call the above "pre clean(ing)" as opposed to "dirty" because it is nowhere near dirty enough for me to notice anything on the screen in use. But I took these pictures because it would be a while before I had time again.

http://home.comcast.net/~j.p.s5/n900...post_clean.jpg

Above is a picture after cleaning, and the nick that only happened after 10 months is below the "A" in Nokia. Note that the camera has set the exposure to make an essentially black surface gray.

http://home.comcast.net/~j.p.s5/n900/n900_on_clean2.jpg

The above shows how the screen looks while displaying content with a lot of contrast.

http://home.comcast.net/~j.p.s5/n900/n900_on_clean.jpg

The above is the first image with content that I took for this message, but it doesn't really show the screen surface.

Re: scratch proof
 

The Otter Box case isn't silicone itself. It's a hard plastic case. It has a silicone lining on the inside of the back that the n900 snuggles down into. The lining provides shock protection and keeps it a very snug fit. There is a frame for the front also that protrudes a bit so that when laying on its face, the touch screen held away from the surface by about 1/16 of an inch. One of the nice features of the Otter box is a silicon gasket around the kickstand in the back. The Otter box makes the back of the n900 flat (so it lies flat and still nicer than it does straight from the factory), and the gasket allows it to grip a slick surface and not slide around.

Overall, I have found the OtterBox to be an awesome improvement to the n900. However, I do have one problem with it. The frame for the front of the device feels a bit uncomfortable when you hold it like a phone against your ear. Other than that, I have no complaints

Re: scratch proof
 

My first post at Maemo

Im using Otterbox too and it perfect for me. The only issue is, its bulky. It has plastic outer and rubber/silicon lining which will damp the shock from a drop or hit greatly. I dont think none of the other protector will provide that much. It comes with good screen protector too.

Got it for $22 + 3(shipping)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-207-_-Product

http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/...207-S04?$S640$

http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/...207-S07?$S640$

Re: scratch proof
 

I'm looking for a screen protector. Right now just using a softcase and so far still ok.

I agree (so far)...
Installing outer shells will make N900 bulkier (that what I feel).

Re: scratch proof
 

Just to add my 2 cents...

I went for the Zagg invisible shield. The full body one. Whilst I hear there have been a number of complaints, so far for the week and a half I've owned it everything has gone fine. I had 1 speck of dust under my screen cover during installation (my fault), but I barely notice it now.