The iPad itself is very thin, which is one of its marketing advantages. I have severe arthritis in my hands so it's difficult to pick up and hold it without pain. I chose this mount because it's durable, easy to hold, especially with the strap, and makes it easy to lift the iPad. The protective coating is great as it absorbs shock when I drop it. The only thing I'm struggling with is that the firewall forces me to press the keys hard so that it registers the command. Overall I would recommend it to anyone but especially those with arthritis and younger users.