I love everything about this binder! I have arthritis in my left thumb and this binder is much easier to open with the one tab on the bottom almost effortless compared with other binders The rubberized spine while it is touted for not splitting is easy to grip. I llke the side pocket on the inside front and back because an 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper sits completely inside the binder so its edges won't tear or bend. Finally it is a breeze to change the spine label and I like that you get an extra label for future use.
Love these binders because of the life time replacement. This one just happened to break for lord knows what reason. Will be swinging by the store this weekend for a replacement. If feels really uncomfortable spending $60-80 (2 in grade school 2 in middle) in year one. But oh man how does it feel when you get a free replacement in years 2 3 & 4. Just keep you receipt handy!
This is not my first nor will it be my last Staples Better View Binder. I love these binders because they hold up to the torture where other binders split and become worn. The best feature is all the rubber reinforced seems and edges. When designing this product they must have taken into account the first things that always make a binder break and look worn. The rubber edging on the binding is perfect since I'm constantly opening and closing the binder. It doesn't look worn or start to tear like some other binder brands. Also the rubber on the edges where other binders start to get bent and worn keeps this binder looking nice. Staples also didn't cheap-out on the cover materials. Other brands are just cardboard covered with plastic. These binders really do stand the test of time. I'm a teacher and I keep all of my materials from one year to the next. I have a couple of the 4' binders where I keep all of the worksheets for an entire curriculum and those binders are still looking good five years later. And they have no problem holding the weight of all that paper and page protectors. Staples really did make a Better Binder! :)