I just received the CaseMate Barely There case in the mail today and here are my thoughts.
1. It's got a great soft grip to it that feels really nice to the touch.
2. It doesn't scuff up easily and it doesn't track fingerprints at all. It might get dirty from other things, but the case is incredibly easy to clean.
3. This thing lives up to its name: it is a very low profile case that really doesn't add any bulk to the phone. Coming from a Body Glove that I picked up on launch day, this thing makes the phone feel slimmer and look sexier.
4. It looks sexy good. I ordered the black and I love the nice matte look to it.
5. The camera protection is exactly what I've been looking for.
Other notes:
- I don't have a gap where the camera buttons are. I tried looking at different angles and I believe I received a well-produced one and got lucky.
- It adds a nice little lip to the parts that come around the screen so if you were to place the phone face down on a table, the case would raise it a bit so the screen doesn't directly touch the table.
- When holding it at certain angles, if your hand touches the lip of the case, it might feel a bit sharp, but this isn't a huge issue.
This case, is a great purchase for anyone who already takes decent care of their phone (read: doesn't drop it constantly) and wants some basic protection while keeping the phone looking sleek. I love this case.