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If she is such a noob and you're not then how come you don't have any suggestions? :p

Personally, I would go with incase.
 
case-mate barely-there glossy black meet her requirements, but doesn't provide much (or any) drop protection.

the incase slider is much bulkier but will do a better job on protection.
 
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