This case arrived in a few days of ordering it and it slightly rubber feel on the side that is fantastic for grip the body of the case (camera side/back of phone) is slightly thicker but still transparent. I brought three different case and this is he one that gets the most use. I would say its going to save you phone from drops but it will absorb some of the shock and looks nice enough for the price.
I have just received this item within two days off ordering it.
Putting the case onto the HTC desire was very easy. There is a snug fit the whole way round the phone. There is easy access to the micro-USB port at the bottom and the 3.5mm jack on top. The power and volume buttons are covered but they are still easy to operate.
The case feels good in the hand providing a nice grip. It also opaque so you can still see the HTC logo on the back.
Great protective skin for the HTC,looked a little cheap and tacky at first,but does a good job of protecting your expensive bit of kit,and makes it feel much more secure in the hands,nice grippy feel,other colours avail if you dont like the blue,also easy to slip the phone in and out of should you need to.All fuctions work with the gel skin in place.