Just to be fair/clear , the stand does not have to come off to use USB. It just has to be open, which means if its in your pocket and you want to have it wired to other USB devices, you will either have to have the stand open or remove it.

I really can't believe you think the stand is sturdy, dont get me wrong, its sturdy enough to hold up the n800 or 770, but anything that bends and bows with a little pressure applied is not sturdy.

Textrat:

Did you use your 770 without a cover? Maybe thats why some people like it and some, not so enthused. I used mine always with the cover and I liked the solid feeling it had.