N95 + Silicone = Happiness

[aamh05]

These posts are sounding more and more poetically cheesy. . .

Anyway, I took a look around eBay and found the auction for the white case, and I have to say, I think it's hot. I have a thing for white phones and I used to have a white silicone case on my N73 as well. They're very protective and don't collect as much dust as you'd think.

I think I'll throw down the $14 or so after I test out the OEM leather N95 case I ordered a week ago from Hong Kong. My N95 has gone naked since I got it with only a Clarivue screen protector on it and I have yet to drop it (knock on wood).

[Carlos G]

A word to the wise.
The side-buttons on the case are great - they are a raised moulding on the outside ... and a raised moulding on the inside.
In the case of the camera button, that's not welcome - because the phone cam-button is considerably raised for allowing auto-focus soft-pressing (half-way) and unless the inner button moulding is cut off, the phone cam-button is constantly soft-pressed ... not good with the camera in operation.

But the mod is very simple.
- With a fresh blade in your Exacto knife, remove the proud part of the inner button moulding.
- Then remove a millimeter or so 'trench' to accommodate the phone cam-button, by cutting a line around it (leave a millimetre or two clear around it) and then cutting the rubber away underneath (best done in three or four passes).
Et voila !
You're done.
The second bit of the mod sounds hard - trust me, it's not.
I did it with ease - and indeed cutting silicone is quite satisfying.
But DO make sure you use a new knife blade.

You'll also see that I've removed the entire circle of silicone over the camera shutter.
This makes the entire back of the phone flush - great for my custom-built car cradle.

Pickies coming up : -

[GraceGiven]

Some (think Greenteeth here) of you may recall that I had issues with the yucky plastic buttons/D-pad of the 95.
Well I can happily report that fitting a silicone glove (I chose white) solves the problem
The silicone covers everything but the screen, including the D-pad cluster.
No more hurty thumb - YAY !
And now I actually USE the select button rather than double-clicking the left soft-button.
All the buttons are moulded in relief, standing proud for easy use - this actually makes the side-buttons (think camera, volume, etc) EASIER to use
The phone is now protected from shock and is MUCH easier to grip
PLUS - it adds a little resistance to the slide, so it no longer opens in your pocket.
It's transformed my phone.
So, sucks to you, Nokia
Highly recommended

[tezza~82]

Sounds good. We want pictures

I am not sure what do you mean by silicon glove. I'll be glad to know and apply...

[oak_leef]

A note about hairs and other things that stick to silicone.

Remove by blowing off rather than rubbing.

(You're right, this thread is getting sleazier by the minute).

[Noki]

Try this : -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nokia-N95-Silicone-Case-Martin-Fields-Screen-Protector_W0QQitemZ160108936906QQihZ006QQcategoryZ 20367QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[Rainbow=)]

This one always cracks me up : -



Very elegant !

I particularly like the giant popstud at the bottom.
Hehe.

And the clear, top/bottom front covers have to work a treat.
They can't split the screen in half, at all



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[No name?]

My slider was never of the wobbly persuasion - but the case certainly makes it firm.

The rubber doesn't noticably attract dirt.
If it does, it blows off easy enough - don't rub it.

It's a worthy venture.
They're pretty cheap for all the benefits.

Sure, if you are a style purist who doesn't care about handling or protection, go Commando ... but if you're relying on the appearance of your phone for self-validation, I guess you've got more to worry about than how easy the thing is to live with.

In fact, I rather like the idea of having a properly ugly phone that's almost embarrassing - but on demonstration, blows the curious away and leaves them feeling that their Razr is the total crock o'shite it is ... a bit like running a VW bug with a 911 Turbo engine and blowing off ponces in Mazda MX5's at the lights.

I think given the blazing awesomeness of the 95, anyone can be forgiven for wanting to say to the world 'Mine's bigger than yours' ... well, for a few months at least - while the world tries to catch up.
Of course, it's a privelige that must be paid for - but with all that functionality, it is most certainly, worth it.

[Curly Top]

Fantastic. I am in like flint... Thanks. It is always good to know my $811 is safer...

[Bray]

The transparent Plastic Hard case looks much neater. Any idea when it'll be available in India ?? I've asked around ..but nobody seems to have it . The nokia OEM case looks like a coffin !!