Re: N900 Case / Pouch / Screen Protector Thread
 

Very nice at this price (esp. the one with screen protector). I just wonder if it would be a bit troublesome to take off the back case every time to retrieve the battery/uSD/sim.

Best N900 Case to Protect the LCD Screen
 

Not sure if this should go to this thread, the thread has become so long now. :-)

After experiencing LCD screen got fractured, which cost me close to $200 to fix, I don't want to experience that again. So I am looking a way to protect my N900. The only thing I can think of is to get a case for it, so I try to find out which kind of case will protect the N900 better? The problem is I am not sure how the LCD screen get fractured, considering the outer touch screen is perfectly fine. So not sure whether it is because pressure to the screen, or because the phone bump to something. Here are 2 kind of case I found:

PDair Leather Case, which I think should be good to protect the phone from bumping or falling, but not sure how it protect the screen from pressure.

PDair Aluminum Case, which I think should be good to protect the screen from pressure, but not sure how it protect the phone from bumping and falling, since it may still transmit the vibration to the phone.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Re: N900 Case / Pouch / Screen Protector Thread
 

if it's anything like the otterbox it's a pain, but once you get the knack, it's not too bad.

Re: Best N900 Case to Protect the LCD Screen
 

The 1st one might be okay, if you're sure you need something covering the screen at all times.
The latter is well documented in this thread as being a poor option, at least from a usability standpoint.

I think you've just been unlucky...
You don't need a case that covers the screen at all times, just get a pouch to supplement the case/skin.

Plenty of examples on this thread, happy reading.

Re: Best N900 Case to Protect the LCD Screen
 

Otterbox is very good one. http://www.otterbox.com/Nokia-N900-C...efault,pd.html

If you want full protection , you can combine otterbox and a pouch similar to http://www.etsy.com/listing/39948319/cell-phone-case-closes-with-a-leather?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=icuty&ga_ search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&filter[0]=handmade

The pouch should absorb the bumping/falling impact 1st before reaching otterbox

Re: N900 Case / Pouch / Screen Protector Thread
 

can anyone tell me where can i get the flexishield skin case for n900 here in the US, i dont mind cutting the screen part...

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=37481

Re: N900 Case / Pouch / Screen Protector Thread
 

The Clear-coat Screen Protector is transparecy enough to do not make the proximity sensor works?

I have one that wasn't clear enough and make the proximity sensor works everytime (annoying).

I want to know if the Clear-coat need to open a hole on the proximity and front camera or not?

Grettings.

Re: N900 Case / Pouch / Screen Protector Thread
 

I have a similar hard plastic crystal case(also from ebay). The protection is good and I also like the fit and feel of it. However, as reported by others, unfortunately, after about 1 month or so of usage, the tiny clip on the upper half has started to loss its gripe.

Re: Best N900 Case to Protect the LCD Screen
 

I see. I agree that the aluminum case will have mechanical issue as part of wear and tear. Also I think the having the cover open to the bottom of keyboard is a poor design choice.

Do you know if the leather case's screen cover hard enough to reduce / spread pressure on it?

Well, this my second smart phones that have fractured screen, and I only have 2 smart phones so far. :-(

Well, pouch will be a separate stuff and I am forgetful enough that I think I will likely forgot the pouch from time to time. Furthermore the pouch will not protect the phone if it slip out from my hand when I am using it. Considering my trend of breaking smart phone's screen, I think I need all the protection I can get. :-) As long as the phone still usable, that is.

Re: N900 Case / Pouch / Screen Protector Thread
 

The PDair aluminum case is very strange. Just wonder if they have actually tested using it.
I don't have a good impression of PDAir's products in general. I once bought one book-style side open leather case and one stylus for my old devices. The layers on the leather top cover of the case began to split along the edge after just 6 months of use! The stylus was worthless as the tip broke off when it dropped from my desk, which has never happened to all other stylii I've had. I couldn't repair them even with those strongest instant glue as they fell apart easily.
Speaking of case, I just wish if ExtremeLimit had made one for this phone. They made very robust, well-designed and stylish cases in the past. They are a bit expensive but are definitely worth the money. But the company seems to have been out of business for long. :(
http://www.extreme-limit.co.jp/english/index.html
[Correction: just found they have a new japanese site. The link above seems obsolete.
http://www.extremelimit.jp/ :D ]

Pielfarma is also an excellent choice, but they only have cases for N8 and X6 and not N900.
http://www.pielframa.com/

Another question about the skins. Is it a concern of overheating when the phone is OCed?