What's the point of getting a beautiful phone like the iPhone 4 only to end up covering it up with a case that doesn't show off the natural beauty? Yes, we need to have some protection for a device like the iPhone 4, but it's also nice to be able to show it off to everyone else, right? Well, the NuGuard Clear from Newer Technology is the solution. The NuGuard Clear is a two-piece snap on case that gives your shiny iPhone 4 protection while allowing the back to be seen by those around you. Getting it on your iPhone is easy, and it's just as easy to take off. Newer Technology claims that this shell case offers more impact resistance than other polycarbonate shells out on the market. I'm not exactly going to test this claim though, there's only so many iPhone 4s I can afford. But the case feels solid and secure when it is on your iPhone.

The feel of the acrylic shell offers a good grip when holding it, so you shouldn't be dropping it anyway. It also does a good job of protecting your device from scratches, dirt and oily fingerprints, all while showing off your iPhone 4's natural beauty. On the side is a large space for the ringer toggle and volume buttons, much like the other case I reviewed from Newer Technology, the NuGuard Carbon. The same cutout is on the back for the camera and flash. Since this is a two-piece snap on case, it protects the top and bottom of the iPhone 4. The top leaves the power button exposed and the bottom gets a space that is large enough to accommodate older iPhone cables.

Overall, this is a good shell case for your iPhone 4. The only little problem is that there is a logo slapped on the middle of the back. I see this as tarnishing the iPhone 4's natural beauty, since it's below the Apple logo and above the 'iPhone' text. The logo should be smaller and tucked away towards the bottom, where it's not as obtrusive. I mean, you're paying money for the case, why do you need to be walking around advertising it like a billboard? Despite the logo flaw, the NuGuard Hard Shell is a nice protective shell for your iPhone. Recommended.