Can the chrome cradle accept the Storm with a skin case on it? Will it be loose or is it better without a protective case?

It will not go into the cradle with the skin on it. Have to take it off.

Unfortunately I bought one and have the Invisible Shield and it will not even work with it. :(

Mine works with Invisible Shield no problem. It's a little snug, but no big deal.

I had to remove the two curved back pieces (one covering camera, the other at the bottom) to get my Storm to fit in the cradle. No big deal though, I don't care if anything but my screen gets scratched.