After seeing all the love that reviewers are getting here, I want in!
I waded through all five pages, and appreciated the reviews that I took to be believable -- which I think was nearly all of them, at least. So, thanks!
I would not have ordered at $25, but for $12.99 I was in for the clear one. I'll toss it if it yellows AND the yellowing bugs me. I haven't even had it for 24 hours yet, but here's what I can say:
Looks: It's definitely as clear as one could imagine on the sides, but the back is slightly frosted; enough that no one will mistake that you have a case on. On a positive note, I think this will make it difficult to see any minor scuffing on the back if/when that occurs.
Fit: Pretty much as good as you could expect. Easy on/off. The only VERY minor complaint is that on the left side, the case is not perfectly snug so that when I squeeze it I can sometimes feel the case catch on the edge of my screen protector. Again, VERY minor, and may correct itself over time, but there it is. Otherwise, button cutouts and covers are all well aligned, and allow proper operation. In particular, the power button operates precisely as if there were no cover. Couldn't say that for the (cheap) bumper it replaces, where I couldn't feel the button "snap". It does extend up and over the sides, with a measured 0.6mm lip above the screen.
Feel: It offers just the right amount of grip (unlike the bare phone, which is partly why I want a case), but still slides easily in and out of pockets. It doesn't grab/hold dust dirt, either, which I was a little worried about.
Function: The port covers may seem like an awesome idea to some. Good for them. For me, an X-Acto knife is an awesome idea, and off come the port covers. With a little care, this can be done without the result looking like a butcher job. The camera/flash cutout seems to give the flash a wide berth, so I don't expect any trouble, but haven't tested it. For drop protection there are better cases out there. For me, drop protection is provided by Applecare. I do expect this to help me avoid cosmetic damage for which I would not put in a claim, though.
So, for the price, my initial reaction is that I'm pleased with the purchase.
Regards,
Tom