Deciding whether or not an item is worth the price is always a challenge. Will you actually use the item or will it just turn into another paperweight? One item like this is whether to buy the Podium for iPhone for the hefty price of $68. Just how many paperweights can you buy with that? Yet, being able to fully utilized your iPhone or iPod makes all the difference. It doesn’t do you a lot of good stretching out your pocket.
For those reeling from this crippled economy have to decide whether it is worth it to pay such a premium should you decide to buy the Podium for iPhone. What exactly does this price get you? Is the benefit worth the cost?
1. Podium for iPhone is robust and precisely balanced to hold the iPhone or the iPod at angles that are easy on the eye. Enjoy your favorite vid or get some work done. With live streaming with DirecTV from your home, you can check stocks or watch your favorite show over lunch hour at the office.
2. Cool curves and a stout design set the Podium for iPhone ahead of the pack. Outstanding balance makes this accessory a precision enhancement for the iPhone. With other accessories to the Podium such as the Electro-Optix Gooseneck Magnifier, viewing is made easy at your office.
3. Enhancing the utility of the iPhone is the goal of the Podium. It does its job and does it well. With the many apps that are available to the iPhone or iPod, the Podium lets you take advantage of all the things these devices have to offer right at your desk.
4. The design of the Podium with its ball and joint pivoting mechanism is great for a variety of adjustments. The stand itself will not have to be moved. This works great if space if tight.
3 out of 5 stars is the rating for this fine piece of equipment only because of the price. It does an excellent job for the iPhone or iPod. But the price has to be brought in line before there can be serious consideration.