Review on Flexible & Versatile Gooseneck Phone Holder - Ideal For Bed, Desk Or Frame Mounting Of IPhones, Samsungs & 4-7" Devices by Linda Porter

#####2020 follow up#####So I have had this thing on my desk for over a year now, the original review stands and then some because when I purchased this item, I didn't expect it to be this durable. The only problem I have had is the retaining nut that cracked. I contacted the vender and without hesitation, they corrected the issue. If you are thinking about getting one of these, do it. a company that provides a good product and stands behind it this long after purchase is one that you should be purchasing from. Thank you tyrone!__________________________________________Original______________________________________________________I was looking for something that I could use to keep my phone off the desk and out of the way. My last stand was always in the way so I would put it just out of reach which did nothing but irritate me every time I had to answer my phone. I found this stand and figured what the hell, it is only $11, what's the worst that can happen? I got it a couple of days later and the first thing I noticed was that while it is relatively light, the base secures very well to the desk and the flexible neck does a great job of holding the phone in place without sagging. The phone clamp is very strong and opens wide enough so that I can fit my iPhone 6 plus in it with room to spare. The flexibility of the arm is outstanding but there are a few things you should know before you buy. The best way to set it up is to put the neck into a spiral, that will keep it from swaying as much when you interact with the phone while it is on the stand. The manufacturer recommends not to put any bends in the neck where the neck meets the base. Even with spirals in the neck your phone will wobble about a bit when you touch it. Not because of crappy design but because it would be physically impossible to not have that happen with this type of stand. I have only had this stand about two weeks so I can not say for sure what it will be like in the long run but as of now, it is the best thing to happen to my desk and phone.Some quick notes:In the interest of full disclosure, I have been in touch with the company through their customer support but it was initially due to another product that I purchased from them and was actually using incorrectly. Eventually the conversation moved on to this stand (which is also one of their products) and what I thought about it. The person I spoke to (Kevin) has been very helpful, polite and extremely professional. The stand I have was purchased by me and is being reviewed with no influence by them. They did not offer me any compensation or special discounts nor did I ask for any. All of my reviews are based on my experience with products that I purchased, own and use unless otherwise stated.lastly; My only suggestion to the company was that this stand would greatly benefit from some type of channel system or clips that would allow the user to run the power cord along the neck instead of having to wrap it the way I have done. This stand has received 5 stars across the board with one exception, Durability, not because it is not durable but because 2 weeks is not enough time to judge its durability. For that part I will submit a follow up in a few months. If you have found this review useful please let me know by pressing the the button below.