1.  This product is so good, that this is my second purchase.
2.  Here's the bottomline:
  a.  The price:  it's actually not that expensive, when you compare it to the typical plastic / rudimentary stand, which are basically throw away items.
  b.  Construction: top notch.  It's made out of some metal compound, the base is nice and solid / heavy, the rotating mechanism is solid... the entire unit is very well made.
  c.  Versatility:  top notch.  Because the method by which it holds the unit (ex: ipod or phone), it isn't hampered into fitting only one specific device.  Furthermore, the unit will rotate in all directions and it'll also move up and down.  Furthermore, because it holds the device via the sticky method, there are no issues in re: connecting headphone jacks, ac power cords etc... Again, complete versatility.
  d.  Question:  does this thing actually work?  Absolutely.  This was the most important question I had.  I've used various "sticky" type devices and found none of them that compelling.  This unit is really really really sticky, yet leaves zero residue.  Furthermore, what I can tell, this unit will continue to be sticky for a long time (basically:  after use, I just put the original plastic cover thing on top so that dust won't accumulate on the device.  You can periodically clean the item with a H20 /  cloth) and supposedly that will keep the unit functioning over time (I haven't had this product for a long time and thus can't comment on this issue... However, based on how sticky it is, I'm fairly confident that it will work over time).
3.  All in all, a very well made product, that provides the highest level of flexibility.  Highly recommended.
4.  FYI:  One reviewer made a very good point;  be sure to read the fine points--> specifically, IF you use a case for your ipod / phone, this may or may not work.  I don't use a case with my ipod touch and have zero problems with getting a super solid attachment.
1. This product is so good, that this is my second purchase. 2. Here's the bottomline:
  a. The price:  it's actually not that expensive, when you compare it to the typical plastic / rudimentary stand, which are basically throw away items. b. Construction: top notch. It's made out of some metal compound, the base is nice and solid / heavy, the rotating mechanism is solid... the entire unit is very well made. c. Versatility:  top notch. Because the method by which it holds the unit (ex: ipod or phone), it isn't hampered into fitting only one specific device. Furthermore, the unit will rotate in all directions and it'll also move up and down. Furthermore, because it holds the device via the sticky method, there are no issues in re: connecting headphone jacks, ac power cords etc... Again, complete versatility. d. Question:  does this thing actually work? Absolutely. This was the most important question I had. I've used various "sticky" type devices and found none of them that compelling. This unit is really really really sticky, yet leaves zero residue. Furthermore, what I can tell, this unit will continue to be sticky for a long time (basically:  after use, I just put the original plastic cover thing on top so that dust won't accumulate on the device. You can periodically clean the item with a H20 /  cloth) and supposedly that will keep the unit functioning over time (I haven't had this product for a long time and thus can't comment on this issue... However, based on how sticky it is, I'm fairly confident that it will work over time). 3. All in all, a very well made product, that provides the highest level of flexibility. Highly recommended. 4. FYI:  One reviewer made a very good point;  be sure to read the fine points--> specifically, IF you use a case for your ipod / phone, this may or may not work. I don't use a case with my ipod touch and have zero problems with getting a super solid attachment.