The shell is made of plastic, leather plays similar to the housing of the device itself. This looks amazingly, neither cheap nor embarrassing. Seems to protect the shell also. But leather absorbs more, which is why the plastic casing looks a bit hard after I was a leather sleeve for years lived. As the original manufacturer, can be the case with the prepared recordings in devices connect back what was important to me. The compound sits immaculately laid. The three folding positions are used to, but to learn (a manual is nevertheless discreetly marked inside). The fine metal ring around the camera cut looks classy. A star deduction there that the highest setting position is not high enough (for my taste). Especially in a bright environment vertical as possible erection reduces unsightly reflections, which is not possible with this shell. I then move still slightly below (coasters, napkin, etc.). Overall, the shell appears to justify no such high price, although I am quite satisfied.