The top part serves to protect what I think is the most scratch-prone part of the Droid, the plastic edging that surrounds the screen. I tried having just the back cover on when the first couple of top covers didn't fit, but it looked terrible and I ended up just using it naked.
had a body glove and that top piece broke so I threw the whole case out. 3 weeks ago I stepped out of my truck and my droid fell on the concrete and nicked up 2 corners....the corners on the slide screen that would have been protected if I had that small piece on. luckily the screen was fine. I ordered the innocase that night and put it on today.....i love it.....
I am having problems putting on a screen protector though. also got 2 screens with my case and got dust under both....ggggrrrrrrrrr...there went 20 bucks down the drain. Maybe I'm too much of a profectionist. I cant stand bubbles....:icon_eek: