inputs.text: stand not last long - bought case specifically stand could set ipod tray airplane watch movies succeed task however part case flips open create stand somewhat flimsy plastic certainly strong enough support ipod relies small nubs plastic hinges problehem lies plastic rigid sometimes difficult open close opening stand almost tear opened works well cautious not put weight top ipod not designed course not take plane handing things across seats cause accidentally place weight top ipod stand break successful year protecting stand would not break finally not even sure occurred found broken stand went use next find really curious case broke base next data connector side next buttons since case hugs ipod pretty darn well think poor workmanship edges broke near openings rather gentle ipod case however need new case looking one sturdier