Hard case overkill for this phone?

[redfishsc]

I just ordered this phone and would like to find a hard case to put on it just for the sake of overkill. I work a VERY active job and listen to wi-fi streaming stuff all day long, and occasionally keep the phone in my shirt pocket. I have a terrible habit of dumping it on the ground.

I'm NOT interested in spending $50-100 for a case, but I'm open to suggestions.

I see some $3 hard cases on Amazon but I figure you get what you pay for, hoping to find a middle-road that is effective.

Thanks!

 

[unitypunk]

we used to put the old HTC's in aircraft grade aluminum hinged cases.. be tough finding one of this model. honestly i wouldnt worry... also insurance>case imho... you're trusting your 500$ device to a 25-50$ plastic case.. the device went through military checks, the cases... went through customs checks.. lol i think cases are another way to get at consumers... especially younger ones that want their phone to match their outfit...

 

[CommandoJ]

When I had a Droid X for a while I got an Otterbox Defender. I've subjected my naked G'Zones to far more abuse than I did the Droid X, without any problems.

However, I will say that it's not smart to drop a full can of something from your kitchen cabinet directly on to the screen of the G'Zone. While the screens are scratch resistant - I toss the phone in my pocket with my keys without worry - they don't take a direct impact very well, especially if the object impacting the screen has some mass to it.