[mtkates]

I carry my Diamond(and previously my Touch) in my jeans pocket all the time without any case or screen protector. It is the only thing I carry in that pocket so there is nothing to scratch it and with the price of these phone I carry insurance. As for lint build-up, it does happen. Every once in a while, stop by a repair center, tell them your phone is acting a little flakey at times, and they will clean it out for you for free. I have tried screen protectors before on both phones and did not like them on either phone, but even the screen on my 14 month old Touch looks like new.

But of course, everyone has their own preference on protection and I don't blame people for being worried about scratching up their new expensive toy.