My son went through 3 binders and this one was the last one I bought it is so study even he can't seem to destroy it. It has survived the school locker the football locker and a lot of books piled on it. It's a little pricy but well worth it! I'm guessing it will be a hand-me-down for his brother.
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.