One should not evaluate the same, if an item has been unpacked .... This is reflected, unfortunately, again with the Belkin Snap Shild. Have the items purchased in May and the back cover made a good impression (fit, optics) However, after only 3 months showed cracks and chipping at all four corners. It looks as if you iPad intentionally on every corner would be dropped. The plastic mixture keeps well only a few weeks the UV light was. Even at this price no BUY recommendation - go for 10 rather eat with the kids an ice cream!