I recently purchased two cases because I couldn't make up my mind.
I purchased the InCase Leather Fitted Sleeve in Pink:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=DED39472&nplm=TN562LL/A
InCase: $34.95
This case is a nice, tight fit for the iPhone. Since it is leather, the first couple of times I put the iPhone in it, it was tough to get the snap closed. You cannot dock it with this case on but you can use the USB cable to connect to it while on. The only complaints I have is that the belt clip is not removable (for when traveling in my purse), the left side edge on the front does not always stay flush to the iPhone (sometimes the silver edging shows), no protection for the screen, and the volume cutout is not a perfect fit. It comes in Black, Olive, Brown, and Pink. I have been using this case for a couple of days now and, even with the complaints, I like the case.
The Case-Mate Signature Leather Case in Black:
http://www.case-mate.com/phones/Apple/iPhonesignature
Case-Mate Case: $34.99
with the Case-Mate Signature iPhone Holster:
http://www.case-mate.com/s.nl/it.A/id.295/.f
Case-Mate Holster: $24.99
I just received this one and, per previous posts, the belt clip included with the case is bad and will probably break off pretty easily. The belt clips is screw on, screw off and is easy to remove. That is why I purchased the holster to go with it. The case is a really nice fit to the iPhone but, unlike the InCase case, there is not a snap or anything to actually hold the iPhone in the case. One bonus is that the case is a tight fit and shouldn't slip out of the case unless you go bungy jumping with it. This case also came with a screen protector (I am so sick of fingerprints on my iPhone screen) and a cleaning cloth. The screen protector was fairly easy to put on my iPhone screen and now has a really nice, shiny cover. My screen is covered with either case I decide to use. The case can be holstered two ways: facing out or facing in. I will more than likely face it in to protect it while on my hip. The holster's clip is pretty sturdy and can be adjusted 360 degrees. I prefer to wear mine like a folio but I tend to drop my phones when trying to remove them from the folio. The case slides out of the holster easily, but not too easily that it will fall out on it's own. Also, the case comes in Black, Perforated Black, Red, and Pink but the holster only comes in black.
I personally do not like the plastic looking skins, they look flimsy to me and don't seem like they would protect very well. I had one for my 4GB iPod Nano but it was a real pain to insert or remove my iPod from it.
I hope this helps with any decisions regarding case purchases. Please feel free to contact me if more information is needed.
08.15.07 UPDATE: ok, so I used the Case-Mate for about 2 days and I must say that I do not care for it. The belt clip on the holster bugs me because it is hard plastic and was constantly rubbing my waist. The silver on the sides of the front show when in the Case.
I am offically back to using the bink InCase case. It is a nicer fit and doesn't bother me when on my hip.
I purchased the InCase Leather Fitted Sleeve in Pink:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=DED39472&nplm=TN562LL/A
InCase: $34.95
This case is a nice, tight fit for the iPhone. Since it is leather, the first couple of times I put the iPhone in it, it was tough to get the snap closed. You cannot dock it with this case on but you can use the USB cable to connect to it while on. The only complaints I have is that the belt clip is not removable (for when traveling in my purse), the left side edge on the front does not always stay flush to the iPhone (sometimes the silver edging shows), no protection for the screen, and the volume cutout is not a perfect fit. It comes in Black, Olive, Brown, and Pink. I have been using this case for a couple of days now and, even with the complaints, I like the case.
The Case-Mate Signature Leather Case in Black:
http://www.case-mate.com/phones/Apple/iPhonesignature
Case-Mate Case: $34.99
with the Case-Mate Signature iPhone Holster:
http://www.case-mate.com/s.nl/it.A/id.295/.f
Case-Mate Holster: $24.99
I just received this one and, per previous posts, the belt clip included with the case is bad and will probably break off pretty easily. The belt clips is screw on, screw off and is easy to remove. That is why I purchased the holster to go with it. The case is a really nice fit to the iPhone but, unlike the InCase case, there is not a snap or anything to actually hold the iPhone in the case. One bonus is that the case is a tight fit and shouldn't slip out of the case unless you go bungy jumping with it. This case also came with a screen protector (I am so sick of fingerprints on my iPhone screen) and a cleaning cloth. The screen protector was fairly easy to put on my iPhone screen and now has a really nice, shiny cover. My screen is covered with either case I decide to use. The case can be holstered two ways: facing out or facing in. I will more than likely face it in to protect it while on my hip. The holster's clip is pretty sturdy and can be adjusted 360 degrees. I prefer to wear mine like a folio but I tend to drop my phones when trying to remove them from the folio. The case slides out of the holster easily, but not too easily that it will fall out on it's own. Also, the case comes in Black, Perforated Black, Red, and Pink but the holster only comes in black.
I personally do not like the plastic looking skins, they look flimsy to me and don't seem like they would protect very well. I had one for my 4GB iPod Nano but it was a real pain to insert or remove my iPod from it.
I hope this helps with any decisions regarding case purchases. Please feel free to contact me if more information is needed.
08.15.07 UPDATE: ok, so I used the Case-Mate for about 2 days and I must say that I do not care for it. The belt clip on the holster bugs me because it is hard plastic and was constantly rubbing my waist. The silver on the sides of the front show when in the Case.
I am offically back to using the bink InCase case. It is a nicer fit and doesn't bother me when on my hip.