I like it better than the old one, which I only had for a few days. The lint doesn't stick to it as bad. Its not terrible to pull out of your pocket...you just have to know how to grip it. I love the grip actually. I don't have any scratches yet...but I'm a pretty clean person and don't have a lot of dirt or sand in my pockets that could work its way in. It seems as though the sides are tighter than the 1st gen, but maybe it will get loose over time. My roommate who hates Apple and the iPhone and makes fun of it all the time saw my new 3g in the Incase and REALLY liked it. Especially with the anti-glare screen protector. I think he's seriously considering it now, especially with the lower price of the phone. He loves the black. And all the new apps. I'm slowly winning him over...😀