The case provides good protection because the smartphone sits very firmly. It turns out not too thick, so that the phone can still well stuck in the trouser or jacket pocket without too much bulk. Overall, the casing is pretty good in the hand. The color is the original same bright blue as in the picture. When unpacking no unpleasant odor is noticed, how else like when new. Thanks to the large cut-outs are possible photos without shadows and edges. And I have to open the envelope in loading, now does not bother me in the least. So at least the port is well protected from dust, which always arises during transport in a pocket. I wonder even to get me even a plugs for connecting the headset. Addendum of 18/05/2014: After about 7 months, broke the bond to the magnet, especially if you wear the phone a long time in your pocket and it is warm. In addition, the bottom corners of the bracket have already cracks, even though I have not taken since the "installation" the phone out of the case. Perhaps that is that there is a time has fallen from about 50 cm to the floor to me. However, it remained the envelope closed and the phone was not damaged, which is again positive. Sits even now firmly in the sheath. Would not this or a similarly constructed sheath buy again at any time.