Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I'm a professional Stage/Production Manager. I know my clipboards -- I own almost every storage clipboard out there, from slim cases to huge aluminum cases, sadly. I'm not impressed with this clipboard. Here's why: 1. The clips on the compartments are plastic that is molded right with the rest of the clipboard. Not nice hinge clip like other boards. It's VERY hard to open either compartment, almost impossible with one hand. You have to bend the plastic clip out and over the stub and it is very uncomfortable. 2. The plastic is thinner and not as strong as other brands like Dexas or Sandurs. These are thicker and more heavy duty, but not necessarily haiver. I DO NOT recommend this product at all. One storage clipboard I own and like is the "Dexas Clipcase 2" which I got at Walmart for only $6 (a standard there). It's not sold on amazon, but they have the original "Clipcase" Dexas Slimcase , Black The only difference is that the "Clipcase 2" has the hinge clip on the right side and opens like a book, and the original "Clipcase" has the hinge clip on the bottom and opens up. I prefer the hinge on the side as it is easier to open, and I can do it with one hand while holding the clipboard with the other. The Dexas "Clipcases" don't have special pen compartments, it's just one big compartment. I actually like this better, it's just another step to get your pen out of another compartment, and I never had any issues having the pen in the main compartment. If you like having an extra compartments, consider the Dexas School Clipcase, Purple in translucent colors or solid black. This design opens from the bottom, has a handle cutout, and 3 smaller compartments inside (one long pen area and 2 smaller boxes in the corners for paper clips, eraser etc. It's a little longer (about 3 in.) to make room for the handle and extra compartment divides inside. Save your money and get a Dexas http://smile.amazon.com/Dexas-1517-91-Slimcase-Black/dp/B007CE6SOE/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1459722128&sr=8-8&keywords=storage+clipboard or Sandurs case Saunders SlimMate Plastic Storage Clipboard, 00559, Letter Size (8.5 inch x 12 inch), Blue