CHAPTER 1:  Getting Started 
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Rubber / Silicone / Decorative Cases ($10–30) 
What these do: Provide a cushioned grip, 
absorb DROID bumps and bruises, and 
isolate the edges of the phone (antennas) 
from your fingers. 
Pros: Deliver inexpensive, colorful, and 
comfortable DROID protection. 
Cons: Provide a less professional look 
than a leather case. 
 
 
Motorola A955 Droid 2 Full Diamond 
Graphic Case – Purple Heart Image 
courtesy of www.handhelditems.com. 
Waterproof Cases ($10–40) 
What these do: Provide waterproof protection for your DROID and allow you to safely 
use the DROID near water (in the rain, at the pool, at the beach, on a boat, and so on). 
Pros: Provide good water protection. 
Cons: May make the touch screen harder to use; these covers typically do not protect 
your DROID from drops or bumps. 
Hard Plastic / Metal Case ($20–40) 
What these do: Provide hard, solid protection against scratches and bumps and short 
drops. 
Pros: Provide good protection. 
Cons: Add some bulk and weight. You may need to remove such covers when charging 
because the DROID might overheat in that circumstance. 
Leather or Special Cases ($50–100+) 
What these do: Provide more of a luxury feel and protect the DROID. 
Pros: Provide the more upscale look-and-feel of leather; such cases also protect the 
front and the back of the device. 
Cons: Cost more than other cases; add bulk and weight.