I ordered it directly from them and I'm in the UK, it arrived within 3 days via FedEx, and that was during the major disruption caused by Iceland's volcano!

I do have one problem with the box though; how on Earth do you remove the back cover to access the SIM and battery?

Just received mine (about a week from NYC to France), and it's every bit as excellent as everyone says.

Twice the price but many times better than the cheap erzatz I got last Xmas. The internal rubber lining makes it a tight fit, no wobbling anywhere, smooth sliding.

The rubber pads over the buttons actually make them easier to use, and I can now use my stand again :-)

Didn't try the screen protector though, I already had one installed and despite a few bubbles was loath to take another chance at it...

I only knew Otterbox by name before, but this is a brand-quality product, worthy of of my N900... thanks to the original tipster !

Too late. I had tried removing the dust with shipping tape, which only made things worse. Screen protector went into the trash.

Who has a recommendation for a better screen protector? I have already scuffed the black area on the right side of the screen (note: soft, rubberized plastic is sufficiently capable of scratching the N900 screen). I refuse to attempt another ZAGG product after the losing battle with my girlfriend's HTC.

After more than a week with the Otterbox, my only real complaint is that I really wish the stylus were more accessible. I hate fingerprints and smudges, so I often prefer the stylus, but it's a real hassle to get to it now. My thumb will not fit into the slot and I have no fingernails with which to pry the stylus out of its hole. I've had to train myself to use smaller fingers to access the stylus, and it just feels awkward.

Boxwave's screen protector is excellent - but be prepared to wait a good 7 days for it to arrive. Coupled with Otterbox's case I reckon it's the best combination your N900 could hope for ;-) still wish I knew how to take the back off though!

I wouldn't want to remove the back piece of the Otterbox too often, but for me it's nowhere near the level of frustration of trying to remove the N900's battery door. Each time I try, I'm convinced that either the plastic or my fingernail will snap in half. I'm glad that it's a secure fit, but I really wish there were a release switch instead of the need to pry it off around the edge.

Just got my case and must say, from view of protection probably good investment. But with that case -- it's huge! have to agree --
Have seen silocon protectors before and I thought this case will be the same. It's not -- hard plastic all around and add almost 2 milimeters to thickness. I don't have problem with stylus, can reach it, but locking slider is major pain in the a** -- I can barely touch it :S

Screen protector is another issue. Original screen is easy to clean, just wipe and is crystal clear again. With mounted shield it's insta-greasy and hard to clean. I even spit on screen today to clean fingerprints as only wiping was not enough!!!

It's my first shield anyway and I screw at mounting ... have few dust remains ...

Mixed feelings -- case OK, screen protector -- probably good, but I'm not happy.

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I live in Texas - received it in just under a week. I bought it directly from otterbox since they had a coupon code

Just bought mine from an Ebay seller, good deal. The Otterbox itself is great. I had a cheap-o enclosure for my n97 mini, but broke it after about 30 seconds

I already dropped N900 a couple time and Otterbox still in place.

About the screen protector, I'm more than happy with DuraSec's HighTech (http://www.falcixx.de).

Speaking of the screenguard,
i noticed there's no opening for the front camera..
and when i use 'mirror' app,
I get a terrible result and it doesn't look like mirror reflection at all

Is it because of its screenguard?
is it any different if you take it off?

got mine 2 days ago.....simply awesome! comes with a screen film that is easy to install, silicon port covers are useful, and not so much bulk is added.