Best Nokia N8 cases and accessories

Finding the best case or accessories for your Nokia N8 phone can be very exciting. The N8 is one of the best smart phones that Nokia has ever produced. It has a very clear 3.5 inch screen, a 12 mega pixel camera that also records 720 p video and plenty of memory. Many owners love the sturdy package the N8 comes in, but want a little more protection for the phone or just want to make customize their phone to make it their own. Here are cases and accessories to look for if you want to maximize your N8.

The three most popular case types for the N8 are the skin, glove and holster cases. Skin cases are for people who are concerned primarily with not getting their phone scratched up but do not like a bulky case. The skins are made from thin very tough sheets of plastic. They adhere directly on to the phone and protect it from all sides from random nicks and scratches.

If you are interested in drop protection as well as scratch protection, consider getting a glove case. The glove cases are made from leather, silicon or plastic and they cover the N8 completely except for the screen and buttons. These cases come in all colors and styles to suite most cases. If you just want to protect your phone when it is not in use consider getting a holster case. These cases provide good protection when the phone is secured within the holster. Owners who tend to not forget their phone will find it easier to keep track of their N8 if there is a convenient place to hold it when not in use.

Screen protectors are a must have for any touch screen phone and the Nokia N8 is no different. The N8's 3.5 inch display is made from the very popular Gorilla glass which is one of the hardest substances available. This glass is said to be resistant to damage from most materials like plastic and metals. However it is susceptible to scratches from sand or other very hard substances. A plastic screen protector can protect your phone from these substances during everyday use.

Unlike many smart phones, the N8 natively supports Bluetooth keyboards and mice. Though not a complete replacement for a laptop, they are great accessories if you want to be able to do some serious word processing on the go. The best keyboards is dependent on your taste. But the best portable keyboard is easy to carry and has its own power. Take a look at the video for a demonstration of using a Bluetooth keyboard with the Nokia N8.

The Nokia N8 uses a microUSB port to charge and sync the phone. Sony makes a nice charging cable for the device, but there are also many third party charging cables, car chargers and wall chargers that support the microUSB format. Most any of these should work and also provide you with convenient charging opportunities for your home, office or car.

• The N8 comes with a 16 GB of built in memory to hold additional videos and music. If you need additional space, the phone can support up to a 32 GB memory card.
• The Nokia N8's battery is rated to last for 5 and a half hours of calling time. If you find that you are constantly running short on power with the phone, this Nokia phone does not support a user replaceable battery. You may want to consider an external battery if you want power on he go.