I know I'm not the only person who bought things since the pandemic started I wouldn't have even thought of purchasing before (from that rechargeable hand warmer [1] to dine outside in 40-degree weather to a new comfy cushion [2] for my not-so-comfy desk chair). Now, most of these things still serve their original purpose, but there's one item I picked for a very specific situation . . . that I now regularly use for something else entirely.
Let me back up to last summer when I was renting a Spin bike from a Manhattan cycling studio. As cute as it was to stack boxes on my counter and balance my laptop on top, it wasn't the most permanent — or stable — hack. Then, while shopping for a keyboard lift [3], I noticed a gooseneck tablet stand under related products on Amazon, ordered one, and used it to mount my iPad for those Zoom fitness classes. Instead of tossing this after I upgraded to Peloton [4], I started using it for an activity that happened to require the exact opposite amount of exertion: watching TV while lying in bed.
Streaming, Cooking, and More Ways to Use This Tablet/Phone Stand
I don't have a television in my bedroom . . . but there are definitely times when I want to be watching TV while lying down. And, even though I love my little couch, it can get pretty uncomfortable by episode three, and is still nowhere as cosy as a bed.
That's where a Tryone Gooseneck Mount [6] comes in. This stand has a clamp that expands up to three inches, so it easily slips and tightens onto my headboard, and I love positioning this right above my head so I can lie on my back to stream to my heart's content. Plus, it fits both my iPhone [7] and iPad Pro (and would fit any other device with a diagonal dimension from four to 10.6 inches).
But, how else can it be used?! I originally thought most people wouldn't use it for exercising, but I saw reviews mentioning cardio workouts and even clamping it to a treadmill, too. I've also personally used it while baking, so I could see a recipe without worrying about flour — or liquid — getting onto my device.
This product could also be attached to a restaurant table for small children, or for gamers who want to play a Nintendo Switch [8] without holding the whole console. Plus, it could extend a screen on your desk, or be used to easily record TikToks [9] and video-chat with friends, too. The possibilities are virtually endless — as long as the object you're mounting it to is skinnier than three inches, of course.
The exact one I have comes in white or black, or there's one with an even longer arm for just a couple dollars more, all ahead.
Tryone Gooseneck Mount Holder/Stand Compatible with Tablets and Phones — Black (27.5-inch)
Here's the Tryone Gooseneck Mount Holder/Stand Compatible with Tablets and Phones (27.5-inch) [10] ($22) in black.
Tryone Gooseneck Mount Holder/Stand Compatible with Tablets and Phones — White (27.5-inch)
Here's the Tryone Gooseneck Mount Holder/Stand Compatible with Tablets and Phones (27.5-inch) [11] ($22) in white.
Tryone Gooseneck Long Mount Holder/Stand Compatible with Tablets and Phones — Black (37.3-inch)
Here's a longer version of the Tryone Gooseneck Long Mount Holder/Stand Compatible with Tablets and Phones (37.3-inch) [12] ($25) in black.