I have been using this case for almost a year and it is still holding up and looking nice.  The case fits tight and snug and does not allow the tablet to move around at all.  The microphone is not covered up by the case nor are any other ports or speakers. It snaps shut over the top of the edge of the tablet, but the snap tab or hook (whatever you want to call it) will cover the TV remote if the case is closed, but who's going to use the Tab as a remote with the cover closed?  As the cover was made for the previous model, the camera hole on the back is a little big making room for the previous model's camera flash which the Tab 2 does not have.

I find this case to be perfect for my uses and am not feeling guilty for having paid more for it than other cases.