OTTERBOX DEFENDER SERIES Protective Case for HTC One M9 - Durable Shockproof Cover with Retail Packaging in Melon Pop Color - Perfect for Outdoor Adventures & Daily Protection

Bought this for my wife's M9, as she finally upgraded from an old iPhone 4 with the awesome sharkeye case. She said she MUST have a case like the sharkeye (which, unfortunately, they don't make anymore or for any phones other than the iPhone 3 and 4). So the hunt was on to find something remotely close.My first stop, thus far, is the OtterBox Defender. She loves the color, and got used to the crappy plastic screen protector. I used a tempered glass protector on the phone already, but the Defender has a really annoying plastic screen protector built into the inner case (the hard plastic top half). While this might be OK if one has no other screen protection, it is just annoying for one who has come to appreciate the smooth, velvety feel of a tempered glass protector. The plastic feels "rubbery' to me, and is not ON the phone screen (even with a tempered glass protector) but instead stands off the screen a tiny bit, so when you press or slide your finger(s), you must really press hard to push the plastic down that last 1-2mm to make contact with the phone's screen. For me, it is annoying, for her, she said she just got used to it.The protection is good, she's dropped it a couple times, but then again, I've dropped my LG V10 (much larger, heavier phone) and all it has is a minimal Spigen case and tempered glass. Plus I am a foot taller. So I don't know, yes the Defender protected the phone, but is it over kill? And the M9 is such a beautiful phone (the light gold / champagne whatever color) but that is all hidden behind cheap plastic and rubber.It works, it's bulky, it's ugly. It keeps ports and buttons sealed (if you have greasy or dirty hands this would be ideal!) and it does fit the phone body well (apart from the stand off of the plastic screen protector). I wanted to cut the plastic screen protector out, but the wife would not let me, and it's her phone. Enjoy!I recommend this if you really need to cover your phone up and just do not trust the build quality of HTC (which is very high, btw), and you do not care that you are "hiding" one of the best looking cellphones out there.