On Wednesday 19 December 2007 09:13:43 am Fred Chittenden wrote: > On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:55:00 -0500 > > hendrik at topoi.pooq.com wrote: > > I've just ordered my first N800, and it should arrive in a few > > days. I've read this list enough to know that it will do the > > things I want it to do (and more) once I write a few minor > > applications for it... Is it possible to ruggedize the N800? > > I've already destroyed several Nokia cell phones and a Palm pilot > > by letting them drop out of my pocket onto the floor when I bend > > over. (My Palm is still limping along with gratuitous blobs of > > orange pixels and uneven backlighting after several falls. Kudos > > to the manufacturer!) > > My ruggedizing solution finding a smallish zippered $6 day planner > like deal at Target by Franklin-Coveys #365. Fits in a large > pocket. Finds a easy home in my brief case/day pack. > > * It holds the n800 real snuggly, with cushioning in every > dimension, comes with a small pen, a pad of paper which I divided > in half to make a little more room, and a few slots for > business/credit cards and some $. > > * It cushions drops quite well. > * Google up some screen protectors. The case protects the screen > well if you put the screen on the paper pad side of the case, but > you'll want to protect the screen from stylus scratches. > * You can open the zipper on one end to charge the device in the > case. * The case is snug enough of a fit to not > allow the n800 to slip out an unzipped end. > * There's just enough spare room for the ear piece. > * For quick access, when you put the n800 in the case, lock the > touch screen and keys. Unlocking is much quicker than booting up > and saves battery time over just leaving it on. > > Any who, that's worked for me. I'm sure there's other solutions to > ruggedizing use. I've been using a Nintendo DS Lite case. (got it on sale too!) has lots of extra "pockets". Also I noted the first line... "I just ordered my FIRST n800. Sounds like someone has plans ;) James
