Once I started to use my iPad as my task management venue of choice, I wanted a nice stand to put it on at work. I was looking for the following criteria, in no particular order:1) looked nice & classy in my office2) could hold a third-gen iPad while in the case (i.e., couldn't fit too snugly)3) was sturdy & heavy enough not to move if I wanted to type an item into the list without removing the standThis stand exceeds all three criteria by a mile.Much like any iPad stand that I've run across, it looks a little strange in the office without the iPad in it, but it looks wonderful with the iPad nestled in the stand. The iPad is held up by the two small "arms" that protrude from the bottom of the mount portion of the stand. This holding mechanism lets it hold an iPad with a relatively thin case on it ... I'm not sure how it would do with a more full-sized case. (If it helps, I haven't tried it with my Dodocase but I think it would work ... just not with much room to spare.)From reading other reviews, it seems that the base on this model is heavier than the non-PRO model of this stand. I thought this PRO base was the right weight, and would not want anything lighter.Also, upon receiving the stand, I was curious to inspect the "cheap plastic bearing" on the back, that many other reviewers referenced. The "ball" that allows pivoting (similar to a ball and socket joint in your body, like a shoulder joint) is made of plastic, as well as the housing that tightens / loosens the joint. That said, it didn't seem flimsy to me, and mine certainly isn't broken at this time. I'll update my review if anything changes in the future.For what I was looking for, I would give this product five stars. I am completely satisfied with my purchase and would make it again.Jon