Marc and Orange,

What do you guys see in the pics that you don't like? They look fine to me but maybe that's because I have the case in front of me and I'm seeing my case in the pics, not what the pics are actually showing (or maybe I'm just blind ). But I can assure you the case is very much keeping in the style/functionality/quality of most other E&B cases. The leather is of very high quality and the fit is perfect! And I disagree on the magents that hold the lid closed being too weak...they work just fine for me. I wouldn't want them too strong anyways, last thing I need is to be struggling trying to pry open the lid when the phone is ringing. With the current magnets, I can just use my thumb and flip open the lid like it was a flip phone and I've never had the lid pop open unexpectedly. As for the plastic, I think that's personal preference. Personally, I think I am going to cut it out just because I don't feel its necessary but others may want that extra protection. I think you'll also find almost everything else was done with great attention to detail in making this case. I, like you guys, have owned obviously the included case, the Sprint one, and the Samsung one, and the target ones and this case puts those to shame and then some IMO, the case is definitely worth the $45 and if I hadn't gotten mine for free, I would have put down the money in a heartbeat. With the exception of the flip lid for you Marc, I don't think you guys will be disappointed with this case. And if you buy the case and don't like it, return it. But I really think you all should give this case a try...