Pros: easy to understand assembly and testing

Cons: Doesn't seem to work with iPad 2 or iPad 4 output - connected to HDMI output on iPads (the intended use of acquiring the kits), and it does not seem to work. I've tried both iPad 2 and iPad 4 and with both Aries kits that I ordered. They don't seem to work. It tends to work with a Mac Mini, but not 100% so I would tend to think that perhaps the iPads may have some issue creating standard HDMI output (although they have worked on every HDMI TV and monitor I have tried), and the Aries has some minor to moderate signal problems.

Pros: cheap, multi-position stand, general protection for iPad

Cons: magnets hold cover closed but do not sleep the iPad, corners are not protected from fall much better than the Smart Cover which gives no protection, very cheap stitching