I was concerned about whether this product will feel cheap or not, but to my surprise, the nice amount of resistance felt when opening the hinge mechanism, and the thickness of the aluminum parts makes it feel sturdy and high quality. I think it's a pretty good product considering its low cost. The padding is minimal compared to other slightly tweaked variations you see on Amazon, but I found it adequate for my 14" laptop.For me, the second lowest angle is the best balance between raising the screen for ergonomic purposes, and still being able to type on the keyboard. At this setting, the screen is raised approx. 4" (10cm), which makes a big enough difference for me to want to use this all the time. This stand becomes fairly compact when folded, making it far easier to take it with you compared to most other products I've seen.One thing I don't like about it is that the angle adjustment requires both hands due to all the moving parts, and it feels a bit clumsy. It's not a big deal if you're setting it up before placing the laptop on it, but trying to adjust the angle while the laptop is on the stand is not a good experience.All in all, I recommend this product for anyone looking for a portable solution to improve their laptop ergonomics.