Convenient when you want to sit on the sofa, while the iPad will load. Problem is the poor quality of the cable. My husband's going no longer now. My results in incredibly long load times (10-12 hours). The connection between cable and plug is not well made. Too bad that Apple does not even offer as long cables.
Fits the way not the iPad 3 (we have 2 and 3, and it will only fit into 2er).