Mooks - I have found the ones which stay on the phone are all terrible- they look awful and eventually come off/ fall apart/ mean you can't use the touch screen, and I gave up with anything I need to go in and out of although the card case does look gorgeous. It just takes too long to get to the phone!
Afraid to say I have about 6 different tries of various makes and styles of non-H holders which all sit there unused. I find simply storing it "naked" in the inner pocket of any H bag does the best job and means a) no scratching and b) I can get to my phone. It still looks like new despite rattling about in other bags too.
I think that's the case with most phones.....they are fine in theory. Maybe once I get the iPhone I will have it naked for a while and see how it holds up
I've had an iPhone since Sept and LOVE it. I use nothing on it - it's VERY durable and one must be able to use the touch screen. It fits perfectly in the inner open pocket of my Kelly - easy to get to and easy to use. It just does not need a case! I just slip it in my pocket if I'm not carrying a purse - so slim and sleek.
I'm with India - I was all prissy initially re it getting scratched etc but it's been "naked" now for about 4 months and it's really fine. Totally tougher than I ever imagined and no scratches despite rattling around all sorts of bags (now) caseless and with keys etc. Thinking of getting the 3G but not sure how different it will be...
My son has had the iPhone for a while now. He has no cover for it. Like Poshhoney, he was a bit worried about scratching it at first, and kept wiping it with the cloth (Bless him!!), but now he has got over it.
My sister has a leather cover on hers, but I think it makes it look too bulky.
I've found that the Planet Pouch a wonderful iPhone holder. It hangs in the inside of my Birkins & HACs. I keep the strap hooked only on 1 of the holes so the iphone can slip in and out easily.
Here is my barenia planet pouch and iPhone with my Barenia HAC 32cm: