No offense but I find that cover quite ugly. But I hope you like it. I'm waiting for the M-Edge platform or executive cover to be released, because it's very easy to take in and out of the case. I only want a case for when I'm not using it and travel/storage.
Since I have not heard of anyone having issues with iPads getting hot, I don't see much use for the open back. Not my style, but everyone is different.
Eh, i don't really care about the look. If it protects, water proof, thats is good for me. The design of that wasn't really good anyways. Didn't like the bumps.