I am using the shell case from Verizon without the holster (front pocket). I am also using a screen protector from Verizon (covers the LCD portion only so therefor no pealing from case interaction). the shell case (I believe from Amzer) pops on the back only, is very thin (almost can not tell it is on) and extends out in front on either side to help protect the screen (if it were to be dropped on a flat surface or laid on a table, etc...). I rarely take it off and may just be the last case I buy. I had the clear (hard plastic) snap on case but I couldn't stand it. Lint always getting underneath and if I dropped it, it would pop off into two pieces anyway. The clear case may have been perfect for, lets say, women who kept it in their purse but the lint collection drove me insane. I strongly recommend the Amzer HTC Droid Shell + holster case/combo. If your a belt clip person you can do that and if you are front pocket you can do that as well.