I am the same hunt as the OP. A case is only as good as the total protection it offers the phone. I am always worried about hard cases, because if something gets between the case and the phone, it could get scratched. This has led me to currently only using either my 2 Incipio DualPro cases (they have the silicone core which I think will prevent scratches), or a Mophie Helium battery case (it has small rubber spacers that should prevent rubbing). Honestly, I think that the majority of people are either only looking for deforming damage protection (AKA: as long as it works after I drop it its fine) or just worry about the looks of the case (AKA: oh, this case has Yoda on it, I want it), and in both of theses cases, I don't think these people care if they develop some small scuffs/hair line scratches. Those of us that do care to keep our device both working and looking good just need to keep voting with our wallets on the few options that do offer internal protection against dust, etc, inside the case against the device. I will most likely be getting 1-2 of the new Apple leather cases that they released.
09-27-2013 04:47 AM