I agree with Ray. The Ego is a beautiful little light for table-top work, with the added advantage over the rig you're investigating that it can be used with almost any sized product that will fit onto a table or bench. I had occasion to work with two of the Egos at a recent trade show and was very impressed by both the construction and the quality of light they produced.

Jack

I think it depends what you want to get out of a light tent.

I've reviewed one that looks very similar to the one you linked to:
http://www.sakar.com/p-1337.aspx?categoryid=155

I've seen this one for ~$35 on Amazon and the like.

The Good
--
> Packs up into a small and portable case
- Everything collapses so that it takes up very little space when not in use
> Comes with everything you need
- Light, Diffusion, Solid color backdrops (2 colors: blue and grey)

The Bad
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> When taking pictures of small objects, the texture of the (woven) backdrops is quite visible. This makes it hard to swap out the backdrop in Photoshop.
> The lights are very bright and the "walls" do not offer a lot of diffusion
- Hot spots galore on the object you're photographing unless you place for diffusion material between the light and your object.
> The backdrops are folded up when the kit is packed up, meaning that they have creases
- They also came a bit wrinkled out of the box
- You can pull the backdrop toward you a bit to minimize the creases, but they are still visible.

For my use, the cons I listed were deal-breakers for me. The best thing IMHO about this kit is its portability. It's very nice how well everything pack up for storage or transportation. However, I am getting much better results with a large white piece of posterboard (~$0.85). I push it up against a wall and I have a perfect "endless background".

I'm currently using available light, though I'm doing my photography in a room that has a window that allows light into the room in such a way that it is very pleasant. As a result, the sun has been a great light source for my uses. I'm planning on adding some lights as well though for more control and to help bring out details on intricate objects. I'm probably just going to start with some normal light fixtures and some CFL lights.

Here are some other options which I believe to be very valid (though not as "polished" as the product you linked to):

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html
http://www.jyoseph.com/blog/detail.cfm/post/18

As I've said here before, I have a set of Egos and you won't find better lights for the money--very easy to use, very versatile. USed for everything from little products to talking heads.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/379776-REG/Lowel__Ego_Fluorescent_2_Light.html

Jay, I took your advice and ordered this kit from B&H today. The example you posted in the other thread a while back looked very good.

I also have an LED kit on order from Flolight.com, but it is backordered until some time in April. I have a job that I need to do talking heads interviews on next week and buying the Ego kit is about the same price as a simple light kit rental. The Ego kit looks like a really nice simple talking head solution and at that price, it isn't really that much more than a couple of stands! I let you know what I think of it after I try it out.

That and I have some stuff I need to get rid of on eBay...