Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with Suction Cup & 2 Adhesive Clips (Grey)
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Manufacturer: Joby IncModel: GP1-M1EN
Product features:
- Allows you to hold, position, or attach a variety of electronic devices anywhere
- Compatible with digital cameras, cell phones, video games and more
- The suction-cup clip holds vacuum-tight to virtually any flat surface with the flip of a switch
- Rubberized ring and foot grips provide extra gripping power to grapple wherever you want to go
- The universal adapter screw on the slim-line clip attaches to practically any digital camera
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Customer Review: Guess it depends on HOW you use it.
Summary: 3 Stars
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This odd contraption looks like something out of War of the Worlds, which actually makes it a kind of cool visually. On top of that, in theory, it's actually an incredible concept. But how good it works probably depends on how you use it.
I'll start with the legs themselves. Comprised of a series of plastic balls with rubber skid-resistant rims, eack of the 3 legs is flexible. But you don't have to fear it being a rubber band-like experience that won't support your MP3 player, digital camera or other electronic handheld equipment. Bend these 3 legs into any shape and they stay in that position--and the weight of your product won't interfere with the hold. The legs can be twisted and shaped in any way you see fit, and still keep balance, not tipping over. The box even shows them wrapped around a vertical pole holding a camera, but I don't know if I'd be willing to try anything vertical, despite the firm grip and the rubberized rims on the balls.
The real problem starts with the included adapters that you can use to connect your product to the stand. I personally used mine for my Ipod, and at first, despite my skepticism, I quickly got into it and thought it the coolest product for when I was sitting at my desk at work with my pod. Thing is, I have a nice pleather case for my pod to protect it from scratches and bumps, but you can't attach the included suction cup adapter to the pleather surface, so you have to take the pod out of its protective case. The other option is the included, 'permanent' adhesive clip--but then you're basically sticking sticky tape to your 300 or more dollar pod. I guess it depends on how you care for your own pod, but that wasn't an option for me--so I couldn't even determine how permanent that adhesive would be. The suction cup itself made me nervous, but the box assures you it has a super strong hold. You press the cup down onto the back of your pod, then flick a switch and it locks in place. I was amazed at how it stuck like glue ALL day. But, at the end of the day, to fit my pod back in its pleather case, I had to detach the suction cup. Well guess what? Next day when I arrived at work and tried to set up shop again, the suction cup would not hold on anymore at ALL. Every time I thought it was locked in place, it would slip off WHILE I was attaching the clip to the stand. So now my pod can come tumbling to my desk at anytime--without its protective leather case? I tried to clean the back of the pod of any dust or fingerprints. I cleaned the suction cup. But nothing worked. So basically, that put an end to this product for me.
But to continue, the optional adapter all slide into place on the groove on top of the stand. No fear of them slipping out because there's a locking mechanism, and you need to firmly press the 'joby' button to unlock it.
As for the camera adapter, it uses a screw, which I assume is pretty much universal to all digital cameras? I don't know, so I'd rather not give any opinion on this one, and just leave that to other reviewers using this for a camera.
Great product in concept, but my real concern is assuring that your product is going to stay attached to the adapter of your choice. The suction cup failed in my case, the adhesive might be perfect for you if you plan to permanently use the stand and don't mind having the adapter permanently attached to your product, and the camera screw is probably the safest bet if it's universal, but I can't verify that since I don't use it for a digital camera.
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Description of Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with Suction Cup & 2 Adhesive Clips (Grey)
The Gorillapod Go-Go! is a one-of-a-kind mobile entertainment kit that allows you to position or attach your handheld devices almost anywhere. From cell phones, to MP3/MP4 players, to PDAs, to digital cameras, the Go-Go! can handle practically any device in virtually every situation. Rubberized ring & foot grips provide extra gripping power to grapple wherever you want to go.
Max weight load: 275g (9.7oz) / Size: 15 x 3 x 3cm (5.9 x 1.2 x 1.2") / Weight: 45.3g (1.6oz)
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