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2011-03-09
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I used screen protectors for years with my old Palm devices. They look ugly and harder to clean than the screen itself. In all cases, after the device died, I removed the screen protector and had a pristine screen, but one that I never really enjoyed! With the N900 I decided to go without a screen protector. I have had one for over a year and the screen still looks good. I much rather enjoy the screen to its full while the device lives.
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2011-03-09
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I bought 3 screen protectors for like 0.99$ on eBay.
Looks just great. And even if it doesn't, it only cost 0.99$. I ain't gonna complain about that
Edit: the N900 screen can be easily scratched without a screen protector! Be warned
Last edited by HtheB; 2011-03-09 at 17:19.
Looks just great. And even if it doesn't, it only cost 0.99$. I ain't gonna complain about that
Edit: the N900 screen can be easily scratched without a screen protector! Be warned
Last edited by HtheB; 2011-03-09 at 17:19.
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2011-03-09
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I was close to getting the PDair vertical case, you can get it on ebay, but I think someone mentioned that the inner material could be a little rough, and without my screen protector on, I wasn't sure if that's what I wanted.
I bought the Vikuiti screen protector (£8) seems like a quality one, although I'm yet to put it on.
I bought the Vikuiti screen protector (£8) seems like a quality one, although I'm yet to put it on.
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2011-03-09
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Originally Posted by Dead1nside
Might have been me -- I recently got the PDAir vertical case (the one with a belt clip). So far, it's been perfect; even when I'm not wearing it on my belt, I keep the phone in it for protection.
I was close to getting the PDair vertical case, you can get it on ebay, but I think someone mentioned that the inner material could be a little rough, and without my screen protector on, I wasn't sure if that's what I wanted.
But yeah, it grips the phone fairly tightly, and the inner surface is a roughened, slightly rubbery material (maybe a vinyl surface?) that can rub against the phone as you slide it in or out of the case. I wouldn't want to use it without a screen protector.
Right now, I'm using a "Lexerd TrueVue" screen protector, which has worked well for almost two months. But I don't really know how well it stacks up against other screen protectors.
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2011-03-09
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Otterbox commuter case. It's chunky but it's very effective. Comes with a really good screen protector.
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2011-03-09
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Am i right in thinking that we shouldn't use cases with magnets to close? I want to get this http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Genuine-Case...item53e679b172 but it's a magnet closure
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2011-03-09
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second the otterbox.
not easy to swap out battery or memory card etc but tough as old boots
not easy to swap out battery or memory card etc but tough as old boots
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2011-03-09
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Originally Posted by richwhite
Yeah, magnets can be a problem; the N900 uses magnetic fields to determine whether the keyboard has been slid out, and can get confused by external magnets. The Maemo wiki here has an entry describing this:
Am i right in thinking that we shouldn't use cases with magnets to close?
FAQ entry #1
(And yeah, that is one reason I went with the PDair vertical sleeve, it has no flaps or fasteners to worry about.
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2011-03-09
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Originally Posted by Copernicus
I thought so. I had a magnetic case for the N95 and the battery drained, without use, in about 3 hours.
Yeah, magnets can be a problem; the N900 uses magnetic fields to determine whether the keyboard has been slid out, and can get confused by external magnets. The Maemo wiki here has an entry describing this:
FAQ entry #1
(And yeah, that is one reason I went with the PDair vertical sleeve, it has no flaps or fasteners to worry about.
I'm considering the other PDair, the one you have, but i'm worried that there's nothing to stop it falling out if it's worn on the belt?
I've been looking on ebay for a cheap screen protector and case and have found these I don't know if they be any good at all.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NOKIA-N900-BLA...ht_1797wt_1139
Sorry for the noob questions however I want one thats cheap and can also hold against scratches etc.