Magpod is the basic smartphone tripod I can’t live without

Photo: Brenda stolyar
Retractable legs are strong. In the case of the rubber grip at the bottom, they don’t slide on the surface when you click or scroll the display, and it stays placed even if I type text or email. You can fold all three legs together and use them as grip to take selfies or videos, which also makes the whole thing more friendly.
Save space
Between my laptop, external monitor, keyboard, mouse, laptop, iPad and coffee cup, I always struggle to find a comfortable location for my phone. However, the compact horse-style rack easily separates it from all the mess and keeps it in an ideal perspective. My bedside table is also small, and my Kindle, physics books, water bottles and trinkets keep occupying. Magpod easily checks my notifications when I read before bed or watch TV, which also prevents me from constantly picking up my phone.
In between, I placed it on the counter near the stove while cooking dinner, sitting on the coffee table on the sofa, in the bathroom while I was putting on makeup. I use it to play YouTube videos, but it is also perfect for FaceTime calls. I used to rely on the Belkin booth for this, but when the bottom of the Magpod moved from the room to the room, I prefer the slim base of the Magpod.
It’s affordable and effortless – everyone should have a magpod in their home, yes, even someone with an Android phone. Just make sure you have a Magsafe case. I might continue to buy a second one to keep in my bag or in a separate room so I don’t have to keep grabbing this one. Yes, I’m formal That Emotionally attached to this position.