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.
My son will only buy one type of binder and that's the Staples Better Binder. This is the only binder that I've found that will last an entire year. Sometimes my son will use a binder a 2nd year. All he does is clean it up and it's good to go. The binders come in a variety of colors (blue back red pink purple and light blue to name a few) so it's easy to tell which class each binder is for. You can't go wrong with these binders!! The binders come in a variety of sizes too 1" 1 ½" and 2".
I love this binder. It's so much better than the other ones and this so hard to break and rip. It almost seem impossible to even ruin it. It will last you more than a year!!!! My favorite binder and i always buy them! The rings are so easy to open and easy to slide your papers in! The pockets are really durable too! This could be the best school supply staples had ever gotten!! 101% satisfied. You really should buy it it's the best! The colors are pretty too and the note sides are really easy to slip in and out! Love it!!!