The design has excited and was chosen after lengthy comparisons with other, similar cases. The S3 also fits very well in this envelope. The only downside to this envelope is the opening for the USB port (charging cable). This recess is on the small side. The connector sits loosely in S3; that is, the S3 is also only moved a bit, slip the charging cable back out of the socket. Consequently, the S3 is removed from the shell for the purpose of battery charging. Seh'n time how long the envelope this "out-pure" endures. Conclusion: Design: 5 stars - is just a matter of taste Finish: 2 stars - also a matter of taste, handling with the charger cable (see above)