Couldn't have said it any better. I too have had the same glossy TPU case and SGP screen protector on my Droid X for 2 years. Ive dropped it several times on the pavement and it keeps on ticking. The only thing that shows wear and tear is the screen protector and thank god i've had it on or who knows what my actual screen would look like. Im not a fan of the $20+ cases either. I don't think you get the best bang for buck out of those.I've had the same glossy piano black TPU case on my Droid X for almost 2 years now and while it's been amazingly durable and protected the phone from numerous falls I'm getting a little bored with just one case all the time. Considering how cheap these cases are (Compared to the price of the phone itself) I don't mind buying a few and seeing which I like the most. And depending on my needs or my mood I can change cases and the phone takes on a completely different look with a different level of protection if necessary.
I have no interest in the $20 and over cases. Other than the ones with a cover over the face, I don't believe they offer a usable amount of added durability/protection and I'm not necessarily more impressed with the appearance of the expensive cases over the cheaper ones. When I speak of durability I'm talking about cases in the same general category...TPU, double layer armored, etc. I've seen and handled high dollar cases for other phones and in my eyes the biggest difference I can see between them and the cheaper cases (In the same category) is the price tag.
The heavily armored cases at any price are usually overkill in my opinion. I've dropped my DX probably 15 times from a height of 4 to 6 feet onto concrete/asphalt with just a SteinHeil screen protector (Used 2) and the $5.00 TPU case and not only is the phone in like new condition, the case itself doesn't even have any marks on it from the falls. What better protection could I need? If I were in construction I suppose I would use the heavier 2 layer cases for the possible higher falls. I now have 2 of those for the SGS3 but I'm sure they will be overkill. I don't have any that have a face cover like a hard shell holster but I can get those pretty cheap too if I wanted. Why spend $30 or $40 or more? To each their own I guess. It looks like I've turned into a case hoarder.
Bruce
Btw, the anti-microbial thing on the Body Glove sounds gimmicky as hell and makes absolutely no difference. That alone probably accounts for the $5 markup of the case. Otherwise, it looks like a really nice case.
