I purchased this for myself years ago so I didn't have to get docking station for my laptop. I then got one for my dad and she travels a lot and wires get in the way. It's easy to pick up and the ability to put ur laptop on a desk, couch, bed and be able to type and just look to you left or right to see how things are going it great. No more weight on your legs, no more unecessary heat building up on your legs. Really a fantastic product and a great price and in this heat who wants to go to the mall to shop for this item and be ignored because your not buying a TV or something over $1,000. Great way to get this product.