This one was a bit pricey for a binder but I have to admit that it's definitely a lot easier to work with than your standard 3 ring binder with o-rings. The black edging has a nice rubberized feel and so far it's proving even more sturdy than the Avery binders I'm used to using for school. I'm only a few weeks into the semester so I can't really comment on its longevity but I do like that it opens easily and the papers don't catch against the areas where the rings open. I bought mine in store but as far as I can tell the photo is pretty true to color. So far so good. I give it a thumbs up.