This case is fine sewn leather, with access to all ports and features of phone. Flip on bottom is especially helpful in holding phone in either hand. (I'm left handed and it makes a greatly appreciated difference !) Another feature is the protected covering over screen, but NOT over the keyboard. Accurate typing and control of entry via keyboard is so much better with the size keys this phone has. My previous (and disgarded) case had a cover over the keys and you would press one key accurately and get 2 letters entered or lousy accuracy with the directional pad. With this Monaco case those problems are history. I am very happy with product, shipping and price.