I have had both the s-view case and charging pad now for a couple days. This has been my experience. Case texture is kind-of-slippery due to the feux leather but not bad. Weight and bulk feels good in hand (that's what she said....) Can't beat wireless charging when I go to bed, just drop it off on the pad and bam! charged. As for the closing cover and this is only my experience, my stays closed. I drive to work 45 minutes the past 2 days and place the phone / case in a holder that requires me to fold back the S-view cover. Even After 45 minutes, take it out of holder, close the front completely to the phone and it stays shut. I have a feeling that maybe some might be manufactured "stiffer" then others or the flip binding material on some might be a little off which just results in not closing completely. I would say try to "stretch it out" and see if closing becomes better for those having issues. I guess I was luck and got a "good one" but well worth the money spend with the discount at verizon!:good: