I am using a Survivor case, and like it a lot. I haven't dropped my Mini yet, and hope not to, but the case gives me some confidence in case I get butterfingered. I was concerned about the screen cover-- that it would interfere with sensitivity. I shouldn't have worried as it does not. It gets dirty, but is easy to clean. When OFF it may look absolutely filthy, but when ON the dirt seems to disappear. The case adds a bit of bulk to the Mini, but considering its advantages I can live with it.