This is my second time buying this type of binder. They are very durable. Great colors. The construction of the binder allows it to take a beating by dropping throwing it into a book bag or onto a shelf. Have not had any problems with this binder and plan to make it my binder of choice from now on. Hoping Staple does not discontinue this product. The Staples brand is better than any on the market. As a purchasing agent for a school system that is an impressive statement. I've bought binders that barely made it through a week - these just are durable and an excellent buy.
If you look at the hinges they are made of rubber and are made for heavy use. I spent more at a competitor for a "heavy use" binder with plastic hinges less that a couple of weeks use the plastic started showing signs of stress and I knew it wouldn't be long before it started to come apart. Replaced two binders that I use almost daily and haven't seen a sign of wear. I paid less for these than the lower quality versions at either Office Depot or OfficeMax I tried both!
I really love the binder. I do pulblic speaking and use this to hold the content of my talk. It allows me to easily turn the pages without them hanging up on the rings and the pages to lie flat. The view binder allows me to put our company logo on the folder making it look like it was customized just for us. I love the grip of the binder which makes it easy to carry and not drop it.
400 characters is a huge overkill for a binder don't you think? I mean I could wax poetic about something that holds documents for perpetual reference but then the believers would be running for the exits and then where would we be? Still two hundred characters short and only a dime left for a quarter parking meter. I guess I'll have to save the good stuff for the next product rating.