SaundersRecycled Aluminum Snapak Form Holder - Legal Size - 10519

Here's the short version: The design is terrible... Both in terms of wasting space and utilization of the clipping feature. It doesn't open up in a way that allows it to be used like a regular clipboard and securing papers into it requires an extra step that I find unecessary.For those of you looking for more details, continue reading...INTENTION OF USE | I purchased this clipboard to replace an old one at work that contains the master copy of our daily patient schedule. As a hemodialysis RN, I believed that this clipboard would provide our clinic with a functional tool that would look good in the process. I felt that the privacy screen would empower the staff to be more consciousness of protecting our patients' information. I assumed it could be folded over to allow easy access to the schedule throughout the day and then closed at night so as not to be viewed by the janitorial staff (not that they would want to but we must actively prevent unecessary disclosure of patient information). Additionally, the strip on the left side of the clipboard appeared to be a pocket, which would have been ideal for storing written prescriptions that we occasionally hold onto for a few days at a time to pass out to patients when they arrive for their dialysis treatments.POOR DESIGN | Here's the issue I immediately identified upon receiving this item: The clipboard can NOT be positioned to maintain the primary contents (AKA: The actual documents that are secured by the clip) without keeping the entire unit open. Therefore, to reveal the paper, one must open the cover. This doubles the surface area is a huge waste of space.SIDE FEATURE | The area that appeared to be a pocket (that I was going to use to place prescriptions in) is actually just a strip. It's difficult to open/close and started to scrape the surface up just after I tested it out a few times during my inspection. Furthermore, I don't see any point in it (except maybe to keep a file folder???)CLIP | In order to open the clip to secure papers into it, a mechanism must be rotated. This little piece must be turned back in order for the cover to close. It doesn't look too durable so if it breaks, there goes the entire purpose of owning a clipboard! It will be useless.QUALITY/MATERIAL | I'm also unimpressed by the quality. The material is decent looking but the alumnium is a little on the thin side. The corners are rather sharp and could easily cause an abrasion if someone were to collide into it with force. I can imagine this easily getting dented or scraped up. As I intend on returning this, I will not be actually using it in order to provide a time tested testament.Let me emphasize: It is nice looking. But what's beauty without function?What bothers me most about this clipboard, and the overall experience, is that the design was not disclosed in the product listing. Neither the photo nor the product description suggested that it had to be open in order to access the documents that are secured by the clip. How difficult is it to include more pictures in the product listing??? I feel that as a consumer, my time was wasted.By simply enabling the hinges to rotate the cover underneath the section that contains the clipboard, this would be a reasonable product. It would allow it to be utilized as a regular clipboard or kept open (I'm sure there are individuals out there who would find this feature useful, even though I personally can think of no need it).

I have used these for years, I absolutely love them.

This is the second Saunders 10519 that I have ordered. I use it daily and after 6 or 7 monthsI had it so beat up I needed another. Perfect size for the paperwork I carry, I like the differentcompartments, and its a super product. I would highly recommend it to delivery drivers, truck drivers,etc. My favorite aluminum forms holder!!

Bought for fire-resistant document storage.

I'm usually satisfied with their products but not this time. Bad quality. Can't write if the right side is folded and can't wtite wben it's opened because it just flops. Papers falling out from the left side too. Very upset. Waste of money.

Excelente

I like the fine quality for the price.

A little too flimsy of metal for me. Also, without a clip on the outside I must awkwardly open it up all the way, try to balance it in one hand, and write with the other. Look for one with a clip on the outside, if not, one that folds open all the way to lay flat.

great product. Works well in weather too.

A must have for anyone managing field work in construction.

Nothing wrong with it