Picture this: You’ve just boarded your flight and found your seat. Your carry-on is securely stowed away in the overhead bin and you’ve tucked your personal item under the seat in front of you. You fasten your seat belt and sink into your chair. As you’re waiting for the plane to finish boarding, you decide to glance over the in-flight movies and shows on your seatback television and pick out one to watch. There’s only one problem: Your T.V. won’t turn on. Uh-oh. Luckily, you’ve downloaded some entertainment on your phone to help you pass the time.
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According to reviewers, the Perilogics model acts as a phone stand for iPhone and Samsung smartphones of various sizes, with multiple shoppers confirming it can support iPhone 13 Pro Max and Samsung S21 phones, as well as a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. Its lightweight, 4-ounce construction easily fits in your carry-on or personal bag without taking space away from your other travel essentials.
Another wrote, “I appreciate how it can spin, and it snaps into place, rather than having to tighten something to make it stay in place.” The reviewer later said, “Several people on our flights were envious!”
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The versatile product can also attach to luggage handles, which one shopper said was useful during a layover. For some, it was the phone mount’s tripod-style base that sold them, which also allows it to double as a stable platform and selfie stick-style gadget for travel photos.
But you don’t have to be a frequent flyer or traveler to utilize the stand. One customer said they “use it every single day” because it “can contort to your needs.” They added, “I mount this on my stand-up desk at work, on my nightstand to watch movies while in bed, on my treadmill so I could watch something while walking,” and so much more. Others noted that it also attaches to high chairs and stroller handles so you can keep your little one entertained while on the go.
