Nokia 5230 case and screen protector: recommendations?

letsbetfair

Can anyone recommend a screen protector/cover that's reasonably priced and works OK? Doesn't need to look fancy - but does need to let me shove the phone in a bag without trashing it and use the screen without leaving it scratched and covered with gunk... Lots on e-bay etc. but hard to know what's good quality and what isn't.

nomoreheroes

I got both from play.com.

Case is a silicon type nokia original ( cannot post links, search for nokia cc-1003 on the play site ).

Screen protectors worked well but I cannot remember which ones I bought.

Should have said case only protects back & sides you will need a seperate screen protector.

ioscorpio

I had one from play.com for my 5800 it was crap and broke, they replaced it and that one broke as well, it was about £3.

letsbetfair

Thanks - have you tried this type of case from Play, then? http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/14956571/Nokia-CC-1003-Silicone-Case-For-5230-Black/Product.html

Does it fit the phone tight enough? Looks like it has a pen-stylus holder, despite the 5230 not coming with one of those...

Are screen protectors for these basically like the plastic film that's over the screen when you buy the phone?

jmabnc

Hi this is good to know thanks, I am waiting on this phone coming from the 3 network, sorry if asking this in wrong place and taking your thread, is this phone any good ? after reading the reviews I am worried please advise.. Thanks,

letsbetfair

jmabnc wrote: »

Hi this is good to know thanks, I am waiting on this phone coming from the 3 network, sorry if asking this in wrong place and taking your thread, is this phone any good ? after reading the reviews I am worried please advise.. Thanks,

Depends what you want it for and what you're expecting. I've found it fine for web (install Opera or similar - the browser it comes with is poor) GPS (download uptodate 'ovi' maps onto it to use when offline; you can also use google maps when online) etc. It does some neat things like letting you run and switch between multiple aps. It's cheap, too - mine was £80 PAYG including £10 calling credit and 6 months free web access.

There's no wifi and the screen - while OK as resistive screens go - isn't quite as responsive or as precise to touch as it could be. The version of the software it comes with is OK with a little tweaking, though not the most user-friendly I've used (I haven't got the update to work yet so can't say what the latest version is like). You'll need to budget for a microsdhc card to add to the phone if you don't have a spare one.

For the price, I think this is a decent option. An iphone, google nexus or HTC desire would be a better phone but cost much, much more.

jmabnc

Thanks for your help, you can let me know after you get used to it,as I may need help, Thanks again,ps what is the sound like and could you use the web ? Mine is a monthly on the 3 network...