The pockets inside the front and back cover don't hold papers or CD/DVDs very well. Items can fall out of the pocket and against the rings and subsequently be lost. A slot or pouch for a pencil/pen would be helpful.
I use this binder for my college notes. It is very sturdy easy to open and close has good grip and it gives you a professional look. I love this binder because it meets my expectations it is affordable quality. I choose this binder over mead flex binder and I have not regreted it and by the way this binder is cheaper too. the flex binder used to rip my pages and it was difficult to open and close. My only dissapointment the better grip binder is that it does not fold like mead flex binder does.