I bought this laptop stand because my neck and back hurt from mainly using my laptop on a desk. I've read several articles that suggested lifting the laptop and using an external mouse/keyboard to make it more ergonomic. I like this stand because it stays in place. I was concerned that the weight of the laptop (MacBook Pro) might cause it to fall off over time, but it's good and stays in place even after a few weeks. I haven't tried traveling with it yet, but I folded it. several times so it's a good sign that it still stays in place with all the creases.