I handled the blackberry 9000's they had on display at WES and I really like the back cover. I think its about time they put something dull on the part of the device that is CONSTANTLY in contact with surfaces of some sort (desks, tables, holsters, etc). I also would not compare the material with leather so much. Its not nearly as soft and squishy as it looks, but its still very scratch resistant. To me it looks and feels exactly like the material that my car dashboard is made of.