The supplied Nokia leather case does indeed do a very good job of protecting the phone, however I found it somtimes inconvenient to have to remove the phone from the case to answer calls whilst in the middle of doing something else . No problems with this case – protection and convenience. The screen protector also has an additional bonus of reducing glare and reflection when using the phone in strong sunlight.

True, the style might not be to everyone’s liking, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and, if I really need to impress someone its nice to know I can slip the case off and reveal my phone in all of its pristine, unmarked beauty!

I dropped my phone 1 floor down a elevator shaft the day after I bought it. Not a scratch, mark or dent on the phone.

I work in the construction business. Some days, I’m in the office, working on blueprints, filing for permits, getting bids, etc. Other days, I’m wielding a sledgehammer while standing in the back of a dump truck or driving a bulldozer for a few hours. The leather slip case that ships with the phone has actually done a good job of protecting the phone while in my pocket, but there have been two times where I was carrying the phone, outside of its case, and dropped it. I now have several scratches on the phone. If I had a silicone case, I would have been fine.

I may pick up this case. On days I’m in the office, I’ll likely not use it. But when I need more protection, it’ll be useful. I just know that silicone cases can range from the useless to the excellent, so getting someone’s opinion is useful.

I am sorry but this silicone case is one the ugliest one i have seen. It takes away the beauty of E71. I am surprised that you like it so much that you posted your thoughts on NE.