Couldnt wait to get this home. I had been trying to balance my phone up against things on the kitchen counter while following a recipe on the phone - kept sliding down off anything I tried to prop it up with. And I often have the phone next to the laptop while working. Having the phone tilted up makes it easier to use than flat on the table. This handy stand holds the phone vertically or horizontally, stores your cable and charging block, and folds up to a thin 1/2 inch thickness with triangular storage area collapsed. Ive tried other types of acrylic stands: this is more sturdy, more versatile, and the heather gray linen finish is more classy than clear plastic. A winner!