This case is available on Amazon for under $5 in about a dozen color combinations... I have a red/black one and its decent and not bulky. For the price they are great but don't offer the "corner drop" protection of something like Ionic, Ballistic, or similar quality hybrid cases.I have been using this case for over a year:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALL-BLACK-R...846038?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item589d293716
The main feature I wanted was a case with a hard plastic slide on cover that fully protects the front screen, and which didn't cost a fortune. The only issue I had with this case was with the belt clip, which too easily detaches if the phone gets snagged on something while walking; so I just removed the clip and carry the phone in my pocket. Very durable and I am happy with it, but not for someone who wants a slim or light case.
EDIT: Looks like it is no longer available.
I'm using the Diztronic matte black case; nothing special but I've used it for over year and it's holding up well. Good for the price.
I've actually found that using no case, at least on this phone is the best for me. For one, I'm not afraid of dropping my phone because I rarely do. But for another reason, I find cases tend to make the phone buttons harder to use. I bought a legit SPIGEN case per my friend's recommendation but as soon as I got it I hated it. Buttons become harder to press because its no longer raised out of the body as much, and the thing I hate most is that the case was actually slippier to hold than the phone naked, because this phone has the side grip. With the case, I would have to use slide2wake/lock to make daily use easier but I like the slim feeling of the phone so there's no case for me. I've yet to find a good case for this phone so if people have one, let us know, I'm curious.
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Using a white Ringke Slim and loving it.
There's one problem though, the bit covering the front on the top left is larger than all the other ones, causing my phone to wobble when face-down on a table. Anyone else have this problem?
I use the main-stream ringke fusion case and have tossed it up, down, all around in my college dorm room without anything happening to it. I've dropped it a few times, but nonetheless the case has protected my Nexus 4 very well.