I love the way the ream zips open - it's so easy! And the plastic package keeps the moisture stable in the paper so it jams the machine less often. And the plastic is recyclable (if you can find someone who takes #5 plastic.)
I found this to be a nice grade of paper. I use my home printer at home daily and I was pleasantly surprised to see how sturdy it was. I will also use this for my professional needs.