OtterBox Impact Case for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Posted By admin on November 25, 2011
- Fits Nokia 5800 smartphones
- All buttons fully functional through the case
- Coring on inside corners of skin adds extra strength & protection
- Added bump & shock protection
- Sleek, slim fit to Nokia device
Product Description
Two separate thicknesses of silicone and inner coring on the corners provide a skin that is thin, yet protective in the spots you need. The Impact Series case for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers added protection from b. . . More >>
OtterBox Impact Case for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
OtterBox has a very good reputation for cases. This OtterBox skin does the job. Doesn’t add a lot of bulk but provides protection. It comes with a screen protector but the Nokia manual for the phone specifically states you SHOULD NOT put a protector on the top portion of the screen where the earpiece, light sensor and I believe front facing camera are located. You can always trim it. Worth the money. Only complaint is this skin is a lint MAGNET. It’s annoying for me but might be a deal breaker for some.
Rating: 4 / 5
For the 5800, I found this case to be perfect (it will not fit the Nokia phone holder for the car). I had a cheaper generic one before and did not like it because although the outside was rubber-like the inside was hard plastic, so every time I took off the cover to clean or remove battery, over time, the case would start to mark the phone. However, this case is rubber-like inside and out, easy to take on and off, without being too loose, and it has just enough of a raised lip on the front edges to protect the screen in case of droppage (of course, a true test would be drop it on a hard surface several times to see how it really performs, but. . . ). I get the impression the case is carefully and thoughtfully constructed.
The cons are as other reviewers have noted, it will attract lint, grabs your pocket liner, and add some bulk to your phone, but that is to be expected, the cost of impact-absorbing rubber material. Also, the screen protector that comes with the case will cover the front sensor on the 5800 that is next to the front camera. This is a problem for example with the alarm function, which relies on this front sensor and will disable the touch controls for “snooze” and “stop”. I recommend either cutting the screen protector before putting it on, or using other screen protectors that do not cover the sensor, like the one sold on Amazon from Accessory Export Packaging. I’ve had this for less than a month so I’m not sure how this will hold up over time.
Rating: 5 / 5
this case is pretty good. a little loose but not bad. i havent seen a better case for this phone.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is the first case for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic that has actually fit well. All of the side buttons, including the lock are easy to get to. The camera hole leaves room for the silver lining around the lens, (that helps focus the light) so your pictures are not distorted when taken with the case on. Overall a wonderful case, however one HUGE downfall is that it really is a lint magnet. There is no way to keep it clean. It does not slide easily into a pocket because of the grippy silicone texture. I have stopped using it because of its lint factor. If you are not opposed to lint, it is a wonderful product.
Rating: 3 / 5
Came 1-2 days early, But seeing that I live 100 miles from Louisville Ky and it’s a one day trip, I was not surprised! Was exactly what was ordered, would order with Amazon again. The fit was nice but could have been a little tighter as it sometimes tries to slip off when I pull it from my pocket.
Rating: 5 / 5