I have had my Sam8500 for a while and could never find a case that works for me. This case gives me easy access to the phone and adds a little bulk to talk with handset on my shoulder (while looking for my hands free). The swivel clip is great for clipping to my purse strap so I don't have to dig. You have to love the quick release button for quick answering. The only drawbacks I see are; you have to take it all the way out of the case to charge the phone, so the earpiece hood gets streatched out of shape. Also the indicator light for incomming calls is covered by the case so in loud areas you could miss calls, if the phone is not pressed to your body on vibrate. But all in all, FINALLY, a case that works.