I too have the Speck Candyshell. I started with the Best Buy Platinum case (Seidio Innocase II rebranded) and I liked it a lot, but I felt like it might be a bit lacking in a drop from a decent height.
I got the Candyshell to try out and figured I'd return whichever one I liked less. That ended up being the BB Platinum. Like I said, I liked both, but I liked that the Speck is a bit easier to get on and off, and I feel like it would be better from a shock absorption perspective if I were to drop it. It is easy to get in and out of my pocket and it doesn't catch a lot of lint. I don't feel like it adds too much bulk.
Overall, I really like it (aside from the fact that the back shows scratches quite easily, as another poster stated).
I had also ordered the Otterbox Commuter, but decided to cancel the order after I tried the Speck.
As for screen protectors, I decided to try Ghost Armor this time around because I had heard good things about them. They also have a kiosk at a local mall, so I took it there and had them put it on for $20 total out the door (took about 5 minutes; 2-3 of that was putting it in the heater to help it start curing). Has a lifetime warranty, so if it ever gets scratched or messed up in any way, I can get a new protector for free (and if I decided that I wanted them to install it again, it would only be $5 for the labor - though I would likely just do it myself next time).
It is nice and clear, doesn't pick up a ton of fingerprints/oil when compared with some I've used in the past, but when it does, it is very easy to clean. Doesn't seem to affect the colors or anything on the screen. I would definitely recommend it, though from what I hear (and even some I've tried in the past), there are plenty of good options available.
03-21-2011 11:14 PM
