I was looking for a heavy, solid, stable platform to hold my iPad on my desk. Being wary of lightweight options, I was willing to spend a little more for something that seemed to fit that bill. This stand does the job. It is heavier than I expected and seems very well constructed. The design, of course, is quite simple. But, the main object is to have a stand that allows me to touch the screen to operated the device without it falling over. No problem here. The stand also has rubber feet that prevent slipping and protect my desk. The coated feet on the iPad rest keep the unit in place as well. Because this is simply a rest, you don't have to worry about taking off the cover - just flip it to the back. That said, only gravity holds the iPad in place and that could be a consideration depending on where you intend to use the stand. The swivel mount was critical for me as I wanted to be able to change the angle of the iPad to my needs. The swivel works well - stays in place and has a tension screw. I don't see any potential issues with this design short of abuse. Just be careful about standing it up too horizontal lest the iPad tip off. Gravity works that way too.