Customer Reviews for Staples - 1" 3-Ring Better Binder, D-Ring - Green
Customer Rating
4
More durable fancier somewhat less useful
on October 14, 2016
Posted by: Paula K.
The D-Ring mechanism is a good quality and functions like most one-touch ring binders (press tab to open squeeze rings to close). It is secured at top and bottom with a rivet.Interior pockets are sealed on 6¼" bottom 10¾" outside edge with a curved opening. Front view allows insert of 8⅝" x 11⅛" cover display sheet. The spline display is a window allowing a 1" x 4" strip inserted from the inside; approximately ⅛" is lost on top and bottom (usable display 15/16" by 3¾"). The spline is heavy vinyl (like the overall construction) with a rubberized reinforcement. Outside edges also have rubberized reinforcement. The heavy vinyl construction is somewhat flexible compared to the stiff cardboard construction of most generic ring binders. Normal use should not result in damage or distortion even with mild abuse. It is claimed that print will not adhere to the view or underlying surfaces. It would take months to verify that claim. These are a bit expensive compared to generic binders but come in colors that may no longer be available in generics. I needed the yellow color and that was the reason for my purchase. I have no complaints and was willing to spend the few extra dollars to get the color I needed. Shipping and handling were prompt with delivery faster than promised. I downgraded to 4-stars because of the small spine window and extra cost above cardboard generics.
The older version of Staples Better 3-Ring View Binders had a half pocket so one could slip papers inside the front or back of the binder. This version has an envelope for want of a better word on the inside front cover. This envelope is not big enough to hold 8.5" x 11" papers without bending them. I like the binder but not the envelope. Please bring back the older version. The envelope is not an improvement
This binder is well made and the rings open and close easily. It looks better than most and I have several binders in all colors to organize a full recipe library!