Pro

• certainly gives a bit of protection, emphasis on bit
• definitely not leather, even if it says so on the manufacturer's packaging

Contra

• Visible discolouration on receipt
• Corners rather narrowly protected
• Top and bottom edges even less protected
• Fortune cookie saying engraved on front in bad English
• Other stupid saying (company motto or something) engraved on inside of lid
• Brand engraved on front, back and inside
• 1cm scratch in the window (on receipt!)
• Conceals notification LED