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Have you ordered a case for your N1 yet?

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Oct 1, 2009
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Just ordered this:
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Google Nexus One Cover, Google Nexus One TPU Flexi Skin Case - Clear Check
 
I just ordered an Amzer skin from fommy.com (http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page...oogle+Nexus+One+PB99100&cat=Cases&skuno=86560), which should hopefully get here by the end of this week. I've had similar cases for my BlackBerries (8100, 8310, 8900) and always appreciated their grip and protection. I love the looks and feel of the N1 (as I did the BB 8900), but I'm always afraid it's going to slide off some hard surface onto an even harder surface and so want to avoid that possibility :)

I typically carry my phone in my back pocket and have never had an issue with the case/skin feeling bulky or awkward. Then again, I've also never tried any of the hard "crystal" snap-on cases.
 
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I was thinking of the invisibleShield too, if only for the screen protection side - I don't care too much if I get little scratches and nicks on the phone's body, gives it its own personal character :D

My friend got a full body one for her iPhone near when iPhones first came out, and I thought it left a strange mottled look to the phone, yet she was really gung-ho about it. I'm more tempted to go that way now because of the teflon-coated back... whose bright idea was that? I don't want my phone skidding around tables or out of my hand ;)
 
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I was thinking of the invisibleShield too, if only for the screen protection side - I don't care too much if I get little scratches and nicks on the phone's body, gives it its own personal character :D

My friend got a full body one for her iPhone near when iPhones first came out, and I thought it left a strange mottled look to the phone, yet she was really gung-ho about it. I'm more tempted to go that way now because of the teflon-coated back... whose bright idea was that? I don't want my phone skidding around tables or out of my hand ;)

They are hard to get on without bubbles and small folds. I had one for iPhone and it took a few tries peeling back off to get it to look OK. I also found that the smaller side and top bits peeled off after a while. Having said that I still think it's the best option if you want your Nexus One to look anything like it is supposed to and be protected.
 
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The sleeve is already a dog toy, haha. It is too much of a pain, since I do a lot of quick checking for email and such, I like to be able to pull it out of my pocket and take a glance. If the notification light was on the top then the sleeve would make a bit more sense.

I used my G1 since it came out with no protection, yes there is a light scratch on the screen, and some scratches on the body, but it is in very good condition. Same with my iphone, it has a small scratch, but that was because I was dumb and put in in my pocket with my keys.

The only thing I would worry about is cracking the screen on the phone, but there is a place close by that does full screen/digitizer replacements in 10 minutes for around $150 if that ever happens.
 
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This thing is a freakin' MIRROR outside... and I drive a convertible!

I'm getting the Boxwave anti-glare screen protector, and probably just use the neoprene case for general protection.

What Boxwave screen protector? When I went to their site last night, they didn't list the Nexus One as a supported device. I've heard good things about Boxwave protectors for years but have never tried one, but I was thinking about doing so now.

Please share details about which protector you bought and your experiences with it on the N1. Thanks!
 
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