If you have got a PURE MOVE then the case rounds off the whole package. As I do move my radio round a lot, house, car, camper van and coat pocket, I find it gives the unit a little protection. Regarding the issue of using it to stand the radio up, I have had no problems at all, in fact the magnetic strip when folded under keeps it very secure on the microwave and any other metallic object. It may be a little expensive but the radio it protects is also a bit on the pricey side, so I guess it's relative, for what its worth I would buy this case again if I was to buy another MOVE