Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

My Otterbox case -- and I think it's the only kind of Otterbox made for the N900 -- is made of thermoplastic (ABS, I believe) and rubber (silicone). It doesn't affect the FM transmitter, as far as I can tell . . . still as weak as ever :rolleyes:

On the other hand, it does make it tricky to plug in a headphone or other audio plug, they do not all fit through the opening. And the unlock slider is a little hard to reach, especially if you have big fingers and/or trim your nails all the way to the quick.

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

Thanks robthebold, I asked because one of the Amazon OtterBox reviews says "Don't even think to buy this if you use a lot the FM Transmitter, It's not gonna work!"

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

Fatalist: I read that review, too. I thought he might have been reviewing the wrong product at first, but his description of the sharp ridge on the case cutting into your ear convinced me otherwise. I conclude that he just encountered a coincidental problem with the FM Tx at the same time he tried the case.

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

Got a refund confirmation from jujers with no explanation. Oh well, it was worth a shot. The website still shows 789 items available, go figure...

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

What is jujers at all?
Reliable or just ...

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

Based on my experience I tend to say it is the latter. Likely just another drop-shipper relying on 3rd party e-commerce warehouses for all I know. The refund hasn't posted to my account as of yet despite the notification, who knows I may still need to dispute the charge.

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

thought i would add a 2nd review, following Robthebold's.
had received the Commuter Otterbox on the 27th from hard2find Accessories via Amazon.

didn't take me long to clean the screen, put the protective cover on it & add the two other parts...

the goods... wait, i'm sure i felt there was something good about it, just can't seem to put my finger on it, right now :confused:

not so good...
- as Rob already mentioned, the two silicon (rubber?) parts which cover the USB respectively the audio connector are a hasle; especially later one is practically impossible to open without some sharp utensil :mad:; the USB one has sort of an edge outside of the casing which makes it a little less tenuous to open...
- keyboard... becomes really difficult to use because the screen casing removes about 2mm of the upper row of keys :mad::mad:, typing becomes a hasle. so, if you were thinking about switching over to the N9 'cuz you can live without hw kbd, the Otterbox will push you over the edge :eek: :rolleyes:
- the rubber (silicon, whatever) topping around the lens / flash assembly is cute, indeed but... why not adding the same around the screen? :mad: :confused:

and, finally... Friday my N900 had become quite unresponsive & i had to power it down; thankfully, power button was still responding, so i could use that to shut it down but... nope, no @#$%&ßáð way to open quickly the back cover to remove briefly the battery :mad:; by the time i had removed the Otterbox (without breaking it, but without ceremony) i had pushed the power button again and the N900 was happily starting up...

i have had a pouch to carry my NOKIAs at my belt since... pretty much since i had a NOKIA, which is over a dozen years now, thus it is reasonably well protected already.
i'll keep the Otterbox for those rare occasions where i have the N900 in a backpack together with other stuff, but if i had to do it again... i wouldn't :(

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

I, personally, don't have any issues with the case and like the rubber plugs that prevent junk from getting into sockets. Unlock switch is definitely harder to reach but I now use the power button/swipe screen slider more often as it is easier to do with one hand. My biggest complaint is that rubber makes it difficult to use the camera button as it is difficult to modulate the effort for 1/2 press sometimes. It can be a pita to remove true, but since one of the corner plastic latches broke off when my phone fell it became an easier task :) The most important thing is it is the best case for the N900, saved mine on multiple occasions.

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

I find the good is very secure drop coverage. I've dropped my N900 a few times, from as high as shoulder height (I'm 6'1"), and it's been fine in the OtterBox. It also protects well against water and other stuff on tables or the ground when it hits...

While I agree the audio plug cover is hard to get off at times, the USB one is not. If either are really in the way, you can always cut them from the rubber mold (which easily separates from the plastic cover).

Really? I have large fingers, and find no difficulty in typing. The top cover doesn't overlap the keys at all on mine either, and I've made no adjustments to the case or slider.

So, the screen cover is too thick and gets in the way of typing, but you want them to make it thicker with rubber padding? :confused:

This is true, but at the same time it also means it's less likely to come off on impact. They is a nice trick to opening it though: Those rubber flaps you despise so much, make wonderful handles to pull it off with. :) And frankly, over time, it becomes easier to remove. I'm not sure it's wear (I've had mine 2+ years) or practice, but I can get my cover off in under a second now when I need to. Thankfully, that's not needed often though. :)

I get that you may dislike some of the things about the case, and you're totally entitled to your opinion. But I think if you give it a week or two, you'll find the pluses outweigh the negatives. Having one in a box and one not (my spare has a crappy plastic shell case on it), I can tell you there is functionally little difference outside of the extra protection from the OtterBox. I also don't use the audio port often, and only use the USB to charge once a day in most cases. If you use the audio feature often, or replace your SIM/uSD card regularly, this may not be the right case for you.

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

same here..hope somebody from manila has one.

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

The good thing about the Otterbox is that it makes the phone feel more solid and it does offer good protection from drops. The case doesn't scratch easily and even the dents from really hard falls are not that obvious.
The back cover is not difficult to remove. That's also what I thought until I read that you just have to start at the top of the case. Doing it that way, the back cover just slips right off.
The things that I do not like about it are:
1. Takes precious space above the keyboard making it difficult to type, but you'll adapt to that one.
2. Front cover hurts the ear when used in certain positions.
3. Difficulty in accessing the lock slider.
4. Difficulty in plugging large headphone jacks. I had to modify mine because of this.

I have one but it's not for sale. :p
(I'd buy another new N900 if I saw one sold at the same price you bought yours... that's a steal!!!)

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

Yep..a steal it is chief..I did not hesitate a bit in buying it after I inspected it...

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

I'm selling my ottercase in mexico, I not sure if it's the rigth price. but U can check http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.mx/...nokia-n900-_JM

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

Sounds absolutely reasonable. NOT.

It is really your offer or a finding?
Even in Peso it would be ridiculous.

So if anyone in Europe is going to part from it, let me know.

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

I also would buy one or two OtterBox Cases for N900

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

Not going to happen. The community have e-mailed the manufacture. They can no longer make any new OtterBoxes for N900.

The thread is on here somewhere.

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

Hi,
I want one in good conditions like new.
anybody have one for me?

Re: [WTB] N900 Otterbox case!
 

'XDA Tinker' apparently ordered 3 from a supposed US based, online store. The site only let's you select a delivery address for US, Canada & Puerto Rico. I haven't seen any feedback with this, from XDA (maybe the order was canceled, because of locality?).

The site is questionable. It seemed the site did not indicate a decrease in stock after XDA's order. The site has been revamped (look's different) and now indicates 5 in stock (?previously static at 3?). The Otterbox ad, still can't be found using the site's internal search; I can only find it using an external (bing) search engine.