Expectations:
I bought this item to protect my iPhone when dropped. My previous iphone (1st generation) had a hard cover that rubbed and ultimately damaged the finish of the phone, the case also separated when dropped. Having dropped the New phone (inevitable), I was pleasantly surprised when it bounced; although I don't intend to adopt this as a pass time.
Fit:
A screen protector is in place and the clear protection on the back of the phone has also been retained but cleared around the camera and the charging area. The case is a 'soft fit', easily removed for dock charging as the case increases the size of the phone, access for 'i' cable charging can be done without removing the case.
Material:
The case is a soft rubber which has a slight tac (mildly sticky - because it's a soft material) - This provides some inherent grip on some surface e.g. dry dashboards (with reasonable driving) but also attracts fluff from your pockets, this is easily rubbed off but might be an issue for some people. The slight tac may pass with age but expect the rubber to retain its flexibility.
Summary:
The screen remains the most vulnerable part of the phone but because of the touch function, it is difficult to protect short of a flip lid or a tough removable sock (generally achieved by expensive leather cases). With this caveat, the impact protection this product provides is excellent.