This case is very attractive and the soft, suede-like feel makes it look as expensive as it is. It does stain easily, tho, and when propped upright as in the picture, it's not very sturdy as the back slips down and goes flat very easily when you touch the iPad screen multiple times. If one is just viewing the iPad in this position, it is handy for showing several people what you have on your screen. As for protecting the iPad in a traveling case or briefcase, its does just as good a job as any cover or case might do that is similar in structure. I bought this as a present for my husband and he likes it except for the staining--a drop of water or coffee better be cleaned off right away, while wet--and the slipping of the case in the upright position as shown in the picture. He gives it four stars for the reasons above.