"I am really in love with the Gymbl. It is the highest end iPhone tripod I have ever seen. And the case that comes with it is one of the best cases I've ever had." -Alex Lindsay, Pixel Corps TWiP #207 Pick of the Week; Leo Laporte's pick of the week on July 9th, 2011 was YOUBIQ's Gymbl. "The price is very reasonable. A hard case for the iPhone4 alone costs $40 to $50. You get the entire Gymbl kit, which includes a nice hard case for $69."
With the Gymbl Grip & Tripod, you can:
* Pivot and pan the camera in landscape or portrait mode
* Collapse the tripod into a comfortable grip
* Use it hands-free for FaceTime®, with a headset, a speaker, or interacting with Apps
UPC # 793573881168
No, it's not cheap, but if you're serious about photography or video with your iPhone, this is a great device. The build quality is up to Apple standards. The case itself is infinitely better than any other accessory case I have ever owned. The tripod and swivel are super smooth and beautifully designed. It works really well for hand-holding, but it shines as a swiveling tripod. With an app like AutoStich, you get amazing panoramas.
The tripod is good and works well, but the base of the plastic case broke within a week of purchase. I expected a sturdier case that was not made of brittle plastic.
"I absolutely love this little gadget. While the miniature tripod fits snugly into my pocketbook, it produces a giant advance in the quality of the pictures I can take."