inputs.text: practically useless phone conversations - plus points 1 great shock absorption tend drop iphone frequently go running etc 2 earphone storage wraps around back conveniently biggest drawback however makes real showstopper covers part proximity sensor front top iphone sensor detects proximity ear iphone essentially blackens screen not accidentally press buttons eg cheek pressing iphone well since sensor covered end pressing kinds keys accidentally makes real challenge handle telephone calls cannot use cover call use carrying around listening ipod etc