I bought a smaller version of this stand for my wife's smartphone. I liked it so much that I bought it for her 10.1 inch tablet. The stand provides a solid, non-slip base that allows you to use your tablet without worrying about the device's cable or USB port being screwed down while charging, or being used in a vertical or horizontal position while charging without impair support abilities. The lifespan of the internal adjusters only time will tell. The back support is made of durable plastic with the same thickness as the smaller phone version. It's more flexible due to the larger rear area (height and width) and doesn't seem as solid as a rear phone stand, which of course it isn't, but that's my impression. The profile in the closed position makes it ideal for everyday use and travel.