BESTEK BTIH600BK Gooseneck Phone Holder, Lazy Bracket 360° Swivel for iPhone and Other Smart Phones for Bedroom, Office, Bathroom, Kitchen, Black

Stand/Clamp, gooseneck review only. See * at bottom of review. I had the Bestek Gooseneck Cell Phone Holder in my cart for over a week. Then a complication occured related to some recent medical care and I found myself unable to do just about anything other than lay flat on my back in bed. I decided it was time to test out the Bestek Gooseneck Cell Phone holder. I knew that in my current semi- incapacitated state I would really be able to try it out. Pros: •Clip for the base support works well. I am currently using it clipped to the side of my headboard. •Holds cell phone well. The clamp for the cell phone holds well without slipping and yet does not seem to feel tight enough to be concerned about damage to phone. I am currently using it with a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 without a case. •Gooseneck is easy to position without feeling too loose or slowly drooping. The key is to keep a certain amount of S curve in the gooseneck. This allows the product to function as intended and gives the strength with flexibility to it. For example, it cannot properly support if it is fully extended or positioned with the gooseneck straight. It needs a certain amount of S curve to work effectively. •Keeps plugs and other cell accessory cords handy. I have the cords loosely tied to the middle of the gooseneck so that they are out of the way but within easy reach for charging or using earbuds etc. •Great hands free clip. This allows me to read my Kindle app or OverDrive app, email, dictate messages or product reviews, talk on speaker phone, Skype and watch Netlfix or Amazon Prime streaming all completely hands free while still having the phone positioned in a useable and comfortable position. I don't have to crane my neck or lay in any awkward way to have the phone's face positioned right where I can see and use it best. I can reach up to swipe or select here and there on the touch screen and it doesn't move the gooseneck. If you're texting while phone is on this holder it works best to cradle the phone as you would normally text (esp if you're texting speed is akin to your 60wpm typing speed) as too much movement of the phone when using touch screen and you will get some vibration. Cons: •The only con I can think if at this point is that I wish it were a little longer length on the gooseneck. Just another inch or two or maybe a selection of different length options would be great. User Note and Word of Caution: If you are intending to use on a delicate piece of furniture or one that you are concerned with getting scratched, you may benefit from using it in conjuntion with a thin flat silicone pot holder such as MIU France Set of 2 Silicone Pot Holders, Red or even a couple small pieces of some no slip shelf liner like the Duck Brand 1359572 Select Grip Easy Liner Non-Adhesive Shelf Liner, 12-Inch x 20-Feet, Black . Items like these will give you space between the strong grip and the piece of furniture you're securing to as well as give the increased slip reduction. Bottom line: This is a handy tool. Something like this would be great for folks who are temporarily or permanently incapacitated or have special needs or that need assistive devices. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good cell holder option that needs the versatility of a clip that can attach to a number of different places and surfaces. *My review is only of the stand clamp and gooseneck. My order did not come with a suction cup mount and only had the clamp, stand and gooseneck as is listed in the item description.*

I was looking for a phone holder that would not attach to a windshield, but somewhere in the area of dashboard. The gooseneck looked like a good solution. The clamp for the phone seems very secure, doesn't look like there is any chance that the phone would fall out of it during driving. The gooseneck itself is adjustable and it's fairly easy to adjust it. The phone clamp can be turned as well. The clamp on the bottom is very hard to press open, the spring is very strong. It still may move a bit, but it depends what you clip it to. I had to do it a twist in the middle as it was way too tall for my need. The other mount I used on the desk and it was very strong. I did not try it in the car, as I didn't want it on the windshield and my dashboard is not smooth enough for suction mounts. It does come with 2 phone clamps, so both can be used independently. You really are buying two products. One thing one has to make sure before buying, is that there is an area that could accommodate the clip, (especially when buying to be used in a vehicle). The gooseneck does shake a bit during driving, but the way I have it looped greatly reduces it and it actually is not too bad. One thing that is not perfect is the ball head that keeps the phone clamp is a bit too loose, should be a bit larger in respect to the tightening screw to be able to keep it in one position. So far I did not have much problem, but I could definitely see the clamp with the phone dropping a bit during long rides, especially with heavy phone. It would be a 5 star product if: 1. The gooseneck was shorter - I would say by good 7 to 9 inches - would eliminate much of the shake 2. The phone clamp attachment to the arm was stronger. The reason I'm

I looked at the negative reviews for this and was surprised to see they were mostly for the thing being TOO STRONG. Really?! It just goes to show you can't please everyone. The clip should be strong, it needs to be strong, it's holding relatively significant weight and at odd angles. I, for one, appreciate the strength of the clip. Just use common sense where it goes. The clip also has some foam-like protectors to protect things from getting scratched... and even has some cloth-type material up the clip to further protect things from getting scratched. The arm is very sturdy as well, it flexs, but still needs to be strong enough to hold a phone. I, for one, appreciate that once I move it into position, it stays! I'm not sure the gooseneck is really ideal for a car. I think it's intent is more for desks, bedside nightstand, etc... People wanting to put a 2 FT gooseneck in the small confines of a car, well, I just can't think that's ideal. Hence the included suction window mount... and I've never had much success with suction window mounts, so I can't speak to this one either. I don't like em. They never stay on my windows. I've used other more sturdy vehicle mounts... I have one that uses the CD slot and works great for my vehicle... I have another that fits in the cup holder, and also works great. As for this holder, I use it at a desk, and it works awesome. My main concern was whether or not the phone holder part would spread far enough apart and clamp tight enough to hold my Samsung Note 3 which is pretty big. I'm glad to say it MORE than handles it. Even with my Otter case, it holds it fine. The instructions say it opens to 90mm (3-1/2 in). But it opens easily to 3-3/4 and could even stretch to 4 in. if needed, and would still have a good grip on anything. The "rubberized" grips on the inside add stability to anything it holds. Great design. This device is strong because it needs to be. The clip is not for potato chip bags. It's to hold a phone up to 2 feet away. It's designed that way and is effective. The gooseneck is flexible, but strong and sturdy. It sometimes takes two hands to get the right flex. It's designed that way. The gooseneck part of the kit is a mix of plastic and metal. I know the metal will last a lifetime, but not sure about the plastic. It seems to be made as well as can be expected without having something as heavy as a suit of armor. I can't really speak to the window mount, but it all seems to be heavy enough plastic. For a desk mount phone holder that can be used at any angle, I think this is perfect.

Broke within first couple of uses

I have had a lot of these gooseneck phone holders at various price points. This is around the middle of my price range that I have paid for these, but it is at the top of the quality range. Usually, when you buy one of these things, you're either getting a cheap gooseneck, or a cheap phone mount. One or the other is disappointing. That is not the case here. The gooseneck is very strong, it does not have a lot of bounce while driving, and the grip is tight, and made it a good quality plastic with good quality grips. I use it daily in my truck and the phone never slips, like you would get with this style of mount typically. I expect I will likely get a couple of years out of this at least. The smaller Dash mount with the adhesive suction cup is also of the same high quality plastic. That is what I use in my car, and the pivot point is very sturdy. The edhesive suction cup of course lets you mount it pretty much anywhere. Just make sure the surface is clean first, or else, like any other adhesive, it won't stick properly. I have been using both of these for a couple of months now, and they are both still like new. Very pleased, and highly recommended.

Picked up a couple of these. These are so convenient. Well worth the money. Very sturdy.

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Clip is super powerful but the actual phone holder is a little weak. Car Holder is fine, as long as you keep your phone in landscape