If you're not sold by holding one, then nothing will sell you. I've bought one for my device since they started selling them. That's the one case I will always purchase. They are sleek, well designed, polished and give the device a more "mature" look, imo. I definitely enjoy mine. They add just enough protection for those of us who aren't hard on our devices and drop them often. The extra lip is just enough to protect it but not too much to make it bulky. Yes, the bottom is open but again, if you are cautious enough with your device this isn't an issue. A few years back Apple switched from the raised leather design on the volume buttons to metal and that really set the case apart in my opinion. A must purchase for me.