I use the product to sort geneology information for 13 different family members after I enter information. That way I can get it filed faster while doing my geneology research. Otherwise it lays in stacks and doesn't get put away.
Great product for sorting bills checks or anything needing alpha sorting... But don't drop it! Requires careful handling as this thing does not have pockets so if you drop it everything will go all over the place. Otherwise a very good organizer/sorter. Expands well handles well easy to use.
I work in an medical office that has much filing to do. This sorter serves it's purpose. It will hold a large quantity of paper and can be easily stored away securely until you are ready to file. You do not have that advantage with the long strip sorters.
I use this product to keep files organized until I can file them in a regular file drawer. I can keep this right at my desk so recent files are quickly accessible.