The TaoTronics is not only for different versions of the iPad, but is also suitable for other 5 - 10" tablets. Assembly was quick and easy, but before you even attempt to place your iPad or other device into the holder there are a couple of things you need to make sure are secure. The first one is when you go to place your holder/bracket onto the adjustable gooseneck piece, you need to make sure you hear that SNAP. Depending on which way, right or left, you are inserting the bracket you'll definitely hear it snap into place. If you don't hear it and it wobbles in any way, you haven't inserted it properly. Secondly, when you install the stem to the base with the bolt, use pliers to hold the bolt and twist the stem until it is secure. Once again, there should be not wobble at all. If you aren't careful and don't set up the stand properly, you probably will run into problems.
Once I had everything assembled, which was within a few minutes, I placed a corner of my iPad in the nonadjustable side of the holder/bracket and then slid and clamped the diagonal corner. Once I had it adjusted and clamped it didn't move. Underneath the bracket is all-around cushioning to prevent scratching. I have the
TaoTronics Desktop Clamp Mount Holder, which I like very much, but it doesn't have as much cushioning underneath the bracket. The added cushioning does make it easier to mount and secure a tablet. The stand itself is very heavy and once I inserted my iPad there was no motion.
This is an excellent stand and was well-balanced once I had my iPad in in. I could adjust it either to view it in landscape or portrait modes. As in the case of the desktop mount, keep in mind that because of the gooseneck adjustment, this stand was probably not meant for fast, continual changes. When I wanted to move from one screen to another, I simply held one corner of my iPad. I have set up this unit next to a bed and created a very simple video to show how I'm using it. Naturally, one can find many uses for this stand. I definitely love the hands-free aspect this stand affords.
The TaoTronics Stand compliments of the distributor with no expectation of a positive review.