After trying other cases, I was hoping this would be the one - it wasn't. It's a little too bulky for my taste, and I'm not a big fan of the hinge type cases. I figured I'd give it a shot since there are not too many choices out there, but I was disappointed. I was looking for something small with a screen protector (which this has) but I just can't get over how huge this case is. With that said, here is my opinion:Pros: The aluminum is sturdy as well as the plexiglass. Ports are lined up well, allowing access to all keys. Padding on the inside is a nice feature, but may lead to bulky feeling of case. Comes with a clip that is ready to use (no tools needed).Cons: The size factor - it almost feels like it doubles the size of the phone. Kind of bulky in your pocket and in your hand. After putting my phone in the case, the keypad did not sit flush with the case (there was about a 1/4 inch gap between the keypad and the keypad opening resulting in a ridge). This resulted in awkward typing and scrolling. Like I stated earlier, I don't like hinges and this one had a pretty big one. The clasp on mine felt very loose (I'm not a fan of clasps either).In summary, you can buy another case for cheaper and be happier with it than this one. I'm going back to my hard plastic snap-on case, and screen protector combo - till I can find a better option.