I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Apologises if this has been asked before, I did search for the word "case" but it came back with hundreds of irrelevant results.

My n900 arrived today and I have yet to turn it on. I am awaiting arrival of my Vikuiti DQC-160 screen protector which will hopefully ensure my screen remains scratch free. What about the overall device though? How do I keep this as in tip top condition while using the device daily?

I need some kind of case... does anyone have suggestions? It must look nice, be comfortable and not block any of the ports. If the case is just to store the device in e.g. a good leather pouch, this is acceptable but ideally a suit of armour permanently attached to the device woud be best. A good example of a suit of armour is the Thrustmaster DSi case:

http://media.ldlc.com/ld/products/00...00728779_2.jpg
It protects the Nintendo DSi perfectly while being comfortable, looking cool and not blocking any function/port.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Some are listed at http://wiki.maemo.org/N900_Accessories.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Hi,

just look at noreve.com. They come from france and ship worldwide.

I had several items for different devices - i loved them all.

- Stefan

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Ok thanks, although I am not sure if I can get any of those cases in the UK. Not even the UK Nokia shop sells that leather pouch.

Did I order the wrong screen protector? I ordered the Vikuiti DQC-160 but the Vikuiti ARMR200 is better because it has an extra anti glare layer.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Depends on what you want. It seems that the DQC-160 has better image quality.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Well what would you go for? I thought the protectors were identical but the ARMRM200 has an added anti glare layer?. I was thinking using the device outside in daylight may cause problems with reflection... I don't know...Are you use the image quality of the DQC-160 is better?

btw thanks der_stefan for the link, I will check it out.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

I had a Vikuiti DQC-160, but I failed to apply it (and I don't have an N900 at the moment, but I'll get one again soon). Anyway, I read that without anti-glare the colors look better.

There is a link 'Thanks!' at the right bottom of each post, you might want to use it.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

I use the BlackBerry 7100 Series Soft Sided Holster - Black

You can get these from most phone shops, and they're so common/inexpensive that asking for a "replacement" (for the one you, ahem, lost) might cost nothing at all...

It fits the N900 perfectly, holds it securely, and is discreet enough to wear on your belt at the spine.

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I'm thinking about selecting the Nokia CP-321 as there isn't much appeal out there for me but this is very basic. I prefer to get a case specifically designed for the n900 digitante, even if the Blackberry case fitted perfectly. But even if I did want to get the case you recommended, I cannot find it in the UK online websites.

What about the Invisible Shield? It sounds amazing to me. Is it too good to be true? It does what I need, it's full body and you can't even see it!

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/invisible...900-p22564.htm

No need for a screen protector either...

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

You can get a pouch that doesnt add any bulk.

www.sfbags.com

it looks nice, and classy

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

i bought a pentax neoprene bag (for cameras :P), the n900 fits perfectly. And when it breaks, if it does, i'll just get another one.. the n900 is big enough to fit fine in a camera case (and that's a good thing :D)

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Unfortunately, shipping to the UK costs a lot more than the actual product itself.

I think I will get the Wrapsol full body protector:

http://www.wrapsol.com/en_US/Home+Pa...okia/N900.aspx

With the redeem code "Chatter" you get 30% off and when you order, you help save over 500 square feet of rain forest.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

That wrapsol is a pretty interesting product. Never seen anything quite like it, though I think it does look challenging to apply.

I'm not sure what to do for my N900. I think I'm leaning towards just getting a clarivue screen protector and ignoring the rest of the body, though I suppose that some sort of rubberized case would be nice as well. I would want a case that stayed on all the time, so that the N900 would be protected even if I dropped it while using it (so no pouches). I'll just have to wait and see what kind of reviews other N900 owners give to different products.

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Ooh, I will have LOTS of fun applying the Wrapsol but when it's on, it will be worth it. There is a video on how to apply it from the link above.. it seems simple enough, I guess you just need patience.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Those 4$ rubber case on eBay (the black and the red too) are super nice for the price, they don't block _any_ features and can thus be on all the time, just add a screen protector and you're good to go :-)

Here i have a Zagg full body shield except for the screen which is a PhantomSkinz and a red back and black front rubber case parts...
Makes it look nice and I'm pretty sure i could drop it without sweating ;-)

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

In case it's not obvious, the N900 case (under SmartPhones) appears to be compatible with NoReve.com's belt clip...

Alan

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

i bought this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=280420461890

the bottom part is good, but the top part that goes around the screen bezel, is a little too fat and exacerbates the crowding of the top row of keys.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

The Nokia case works and also allows you to stand the phone up on end on the desk if that is useful to you. It is a tad fiddly pulling it out of the case sometimes for a call but does protect it fairly well and cleans the screen a bit as furry inside.

The invisibleshield for the N900 is fine. New ones come with a sponge rather than the old spray which does make life a lot easier to apply. It feels a little odd though at first, alsmo rubbery, but you soon get used to it and can always remove it easily should you wish. Big suggestion though - ultra clean room and area as it attracts dust to the back of the screen section like magic!

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I purchased a wrapsol, applied it, and about an hour later removed it.

It doesn't have a hole for the proximity sensor, so the moment you make a call the screen goes black.

While application was a lot easier than the Zagg Invisible Shield, there is less coverage. (though I like the wrapsol's back film better than Zaggs).

It did come off a lot easier than the Zagg, though. the quest for a perfect screen protector continues.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Are you saying you can't make a call with this on? What do you mean the screen goes black? When you're on the phone, it is placed against your ear, why would you need to see the screen?

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

if only the n900 is build as think and as HQ as the e71-72 series :P

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

This is how I protect mine :D

If you guys like my idea then please let me know :D

The pouch is made from Micro-Fiber cloth which can act as a screen cleaner when the screen is dirty :D

Pictures was taken by the Samsung 1.3mp phone.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

@maxximuscool : lol yeah i do that w/ my n95 too i put it in my Oakley sunglasses pouch haha

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There are often numbers you call where you are asked to press a number or extension. if the screen is blank before it even starts ringing you can't do that.

Also, I like being about to check messages while on the (speaker) phone every once and a while.

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Referring to the cases in the Wiki, almost all of the soft & hard cases on EBay ship from Hong Kong; and it makes no difference to them whether they ship to the UK or to the USA. I was looking for a hard plastic case that was rubber coated (since I was impressed at how a clear plastic case gripped the N900 securely) in some specific colors; and the seller I ended up ordering from shipped, in fact, from the UK. So there.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Wow, that's bad. Do you think Nokia will fix this? That is really bad....

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Read the beginning of the exchange futher up the page. Poster is complaining that this is an issue with the screen protector: The N900 works as expected in regards to this!

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Oops, forgot that we were talking about Wrapsol lol. Does anyone else here use Wrapsol and have this problem?

I was thinking, if I use the Wrapsol on the back and a screen protector on the front, I still get full protection without this black screen issue, is this correct?

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

I've got the PDair rubberized hard case. Comes in 2 pieces, snaps right on, really fits great, no problems at all.;)

http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product...ducts_id=26638

I also have a wrist lanyard & the ClearProtector screen protector installed. :D:D:D

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For me nothing could be better than a properly installed Zagg fully body. I had never done one before but I did the screen last and mine came out almost literally perfect, absolutely no bubbles or peeling. I even cut out some additional pieces from what I had leftover from the punchouts and made a few other protectors for the buttons that didn't have them and other parts that weren't covered. Doesn't look bad at all, and I really don't know what people were talking about with the orange peel feel. It feels great to the touch and I have not noticed any difference whatsoever with the responsiveness of the touch screen. It literally makes my n900 look better than it did before.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Like I said before, the wrapsol covered the proximity sensor, the zagg did not. Otherwise, the proximity sensor works perfectly fine. Sorry about the delayed response.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

I just applied "Clear Protector" on my N900 yesterday. Takes time to apply but worth it. I think the screen was more responsive when I applied the lens protector. Before I had the lens protector installed I have a hard time scrolling up and down. The scroll bar would not respond to my fingers all the time and doesn't respond that fast with tapping especially when my hands are sweaty. After I had the lens protector installed the response is much better and fast. It's not as glossy and smooth as the N900 lens I guess the reason why it respond much better with tapping and sliding. Not sure if it's because of friction.

I had the full bodied protector on my N900. Really nice.

This is where I got it (still on sale): http://cgi.ebay.com/INVISIBLE-Full-B...item5ad5e196ed

I think they ship international.

Their website: http://www.clearprotector.com/

You have to wet your hands well to avoid fingerprints on the protector.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Where is the proximity sensor? Is it something you can see? I mean if I had a series of frontal screen protectors in front of me, would I be able to see what ones would block the proximity sensor and what wouldn't by eye alone?


Thanks everyone else for their suggestions but I already have the Wrapsol here now. I plan to use the back of Wrapsol and a screen protector from Vikuiti.

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

Hi, I have clearprotector and its made from the same stuff Zagg protectors are made from and my front screen protector covers the screen but because it is optically clear it does not hinder the proximity sensor.

The proximity sensor is found and can be seen on your nokia n900. Look at the 3 circles to the right of the nokia logo. The circle closest to the speakerphone is the proximity sensor and when you call someone just place your thumb over it and it will cause the screen to go black.

I do not have wrapsol but I wanted to get wrapsol because wrapsol has a matte finish and i hear it feels better and looks better than the glossy. I must admit the glossy finish, to me, doesnt look great- shiny with tons of fingerprints. And my screen protector from clearpotector is coming out in the back edges but they will give me another one if i applied it wrong.

Wrapsol should be optically clear so it should not affect the proximity sensor IMO

Re: I want to protect my new N900 (Case Suggestions?)
 

I ordered a silicone case from Pdair and the cover is upside down. The proximity sensor was covered by the case and there was a hole for the sensors near the led in the bottom left. Not recommended.