 "Get a grip!" | 2008-09-23 |
| - Reviewed By justmarci |
| The only tripod I had until recently was collapsible yet amazingly heavy. As such, it spends more time in my drawer than in my bag. Recent outings with my Flip Mino have proven that no matter how steady I think my stance is, I shake more than a chihuahua in February. I had seen the original Gorillapod some time back but couldn't justify the purchase since I rarely took photos at the time.br /br /Taking a cue from a friend who records his Mino Thoughts while navigating California traffic, I looked into Joby's latest release - the Gorillapod GoGo. Their "mobile entertainment kit" includes the original Gorillapod tripod, a standard screw mount for digital cameras, a suction mount and two adhesive mounts.br /br /As you can see from the photo, the flexible legs will allow for mounting pretty much anywhere. Can't find a flat surface? Wrap it around a branch. Just a teensy bit too high? Ball joints allow you to adjust as teensy a bit as you need. The feet are rubberized, as well as the ring around each joint, making for a secure and non-slip grip. I like the inclusion of the suction mount - perfect for iPhone/iPod viewing. I can't imagine myself using the adhesive clips on any of my toys but they are pretty sleek and low-profile. It's probably more of a problem to me since I lean towards white for my gadgetry and the clips are black.br /br /One undocumented use that I've discovered is "desk toy". I'm forever picking it up and flexing the legs around. But I'm not playing...no. I'm...stress testing! Yeah, that's it. Stress testing.br /br /For around thirty bucks, it's certainly not a purchase that needs justification. If you have gear - cell phones, cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, GPS units - you have a reason to look into the Gorillapod GoGo. |
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| "Versatile" | 2008-09-22 |
| - Reviewed By User: A284VYGRMF6M69 |
| Great device! Helps in taking night pictures (long shutter exposure), definitely great with taking timed picture shots. You need to look for something to attach it on if you want some height. |
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 "Pricey but Nice" | 2008-09-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: AYO1W1Y8BPRZI |
| The product is as multi use and flexible as advertised. At +20$ the price is a bit steep for what you are getting but if you order it, you'll be happy with the product. |
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| "Okay camera tripod but nothing more" | 2008-09-10 |
| - Reviewed By fdavidm |
| The new gorillapos flexible tripo with suction cup and adhensive clips is a mixed bag. It is flexible and works well as a camera tripod allowing you to bend it, flex it and attach it to virtually any surface. IT does not work well as a standing ipod for an MP4 video player which is the main reason I purchased this one. Its suction cup is simply not strong enough. I tested it on a MetroNorth train. I had planned to watch videos on my ipod on this trip but the suction cup keep losing its suction and the ipod almost crashed to the floor after several attempts. |
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| "Gorillapod Review" | 2008-08-30 |
| - Reviewed By jkunnen |
| My Gorillapod arrived in excellent condition, packaged well and it is one product that does work as advertised. My only complaint or question is just what does "Ethically made in China" means? Does it mean that it didn't put Americans out of work or take an American job to make it in a communist country with no human rights? If you want to sell it in American make in the USA so Americans can afford to feed their children |
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| "Super Fast Shipping! Item was BRAND new as described" | 2008-08-28 |
| - Reviewed By juk723 |
| Super Fast Shipping! Item was BRAND new as described. This Joby tripod is a HIT!! People were asking where I purchased it from and is a necessity for those with point & shoot cameras!! thanks again |
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| "Very Useful When Yuo don't Have an Assistant" | 2008-08-27 |
| - Reviewed By voiceoverthewall |
| Obviously this is not a professional photogrpaher's tool, but it could easily be used by a pro. I found this device to be a very convenient tool when taking photos in odd places. It can grip onto practically anything that you can bend its arms around. The attachements are a nice-to-have feature as well. In general this product is useful when a stadard size tripod is just too large (or positions the camera too high). |
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| "Good product!" | 2008-08-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: A28ID4PKN4BRS4 |
I read some reviews saying it was weak and hard to get stable, but I bought it anyway, figuring it would work for what I needed.
I am extremely impressed.
First off, it's nice and stiff, so it does not sag or bend when you don't want it to.
Its grip is amazing. Trees are no problem at all, and I can even get it to stay easily on a vertical plastic pole. I've even gotten it to stay on the end of a desk.
Overall, an excellent product. I recommend it for those who need a tripod for random and extreme environments. |
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| "COOL GADGETI" | 2008-08-22 |
| - Reviewed By vernessa03 |
| This gadget is primarily for media playback on my iPhone, and sometimes my ipod. Very COOL - I wish it came in pink. |
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 "useful for limited settings, but not bad for the price" | 2008-08-21 |
| - Reviewed By y2song |
| Joby's GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod seems like a fantastic idea on paper. I had so much expectations for this little tripod. However, upon receiving the sample unit and taking it on a weekend road trip, I found the reality has fallen slightly short of my high hopes. For starter, as many reviewers have pointed out, this tripod does not have a very sturdy construction. It is extremely light-weight, which means the whole setup (with a camera attached) tends to fall down. My usual camera of choice for casual snapshots is a very compact Casio Exlim, and I found even with this ultra compact model, I have problems of keeping the setup standing up. However, using the unit on uneven surfaces works better than trying to use it on a flat/smooth surface. Another really irritating aspect of this tripod also attributes to its cheap construction: all the joints - which are really the heart and soul of this tripod - tend to be either too tight (at first) or too loose (after a few days of use). Perhaps an unintended usage by the manufacturer, I found myself unable to stop playing with the tripod with my hands! It's not unlike popping the bubbles on a bubble wrap, twisting and bending all the little joints is quite fun, zen-like, and addictive :) In retrospect, that's perhaps how all the joints on my tripod got so loose. |
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