My old housing was worn out after 4 years and kept failing. I've had it for 3 years now and while it hasn't lasted as long as my first one, I can tell you it will never fall out! No matter how hard you treat your iPad mini, this design ensures it never fails. The worn part is on the right edges where the small round magnets are in the corners. It fell apart and now the magnets sift, but that doesn't affect opening and closing, although this part is also a bit worn. I am still happy with this product. It protected my Mini for years, all the time it was dropped, thrown and flung around. would recommend.