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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3FKNRJ7DY8GI0 The Joby Gorillapod Go-Go! "Mobile Entertainment Kit" is a very versatile tripod that allows for attaching almost any hand held device in unique positions.

Pros:
Very Versatile Mounting System
Unique Positioning Capabilities
1 Year Warranty

Cons:
Do Not Exceed Weight Limits
Do Not Force Joints

Conclusion:
Does What It Claims To Do! Could be a little sturdier, so 4 out of 5 stars.

Recommended!

Joby's GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod seems like a fantastic idea on paper. I had so much expectations for this little tripod. However, upon receiving the sample unit and taking it on a weekend road trip, I found the reality has fallen slightly short of my high hopes. For starter, as many reviewers have pointed out, this tripod does not have a very sturdy construction. It is extremely light-weight, which means the whole setup (with a camera attached) tends to fall down. My usual camera of choice for casual snapshots is a very compact Casio Exlim, and I found even with this ultra compact model, I have problems of keeping the setup standing up. However, using the unit on uneven surfaces works better than trying to use it on a flat/smooth surface. Another really irritating aspect of this tripod also attributes to its cheap construction: all the joints - which are really the heart and soul of this tripod - tend to be either too tight (at first) or too loose (after a few days of use). Perhaps an unintended usage by the manufacturer, I found myself unable to stop playing with the tripod with my hands! It's not unlike popping the bubbles on a bubble wrap, twisting and bending all the little joints is quite fun, zen-like, and addictive :) In retrospect, that's perhaps how all the joints on my tripod got so loose.

The only tripod I had until recently was collapsible yet amazingly heavy. As such, it spends more time in my drawer than in my bag. Recent outings with my Flip Mino have proven that no matter how steady I think my stance is, I shake more than a chihuahua in February. I had seen the original Gorillapod some time back but couldn't justify the purchase since I rarely took photos at the time.

Taking a cue from a friend who records his Mino Thoughts while navigating California traffic, I looked into Joby's latest release - the Gorillapod GoGo. Their "mobile entertainment kit" includes the original Gorillapod tripod, a standard screw mount for digital cameras, a suction mount and two adhesive mounts.

As you can see from the photo, the flexible legs will allow for mounting pretty much anywhere. Can't find a flat surface? Wrap it around a branch. Just a teensy bit too high? Ball joints allow you to adjust as teensy a bit as you need. The feet are rubberized, as well as the ring around each joint, making for a secure and non-slip grip. I like the inclusion of the suction mount - perfect for iPhone/iPod viewing. I can't imagine myself using the adhesive clips on any of my toys but they are pretty sleek and low-profile. It's probably more of a problem to me since I lean towards white for my gadgetry and the clips are black.

One undocumented use that I've discovered is "desk toy". I'm forever picking it up and flexing the legs around. But I'm not playing...no. I'm...stress testing! Yeah, that's it. Stress testing.

For around thirty bucks, it's certainly not a purchase that needs justification. If you have gear - cell phones, cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, GPS units - you have a reason to look into the Gorillapod GoGo.

Just got this as a gift from my Girlfriend for my birthday, what a cool gadget!!! I keep coming up with uses for it (like to mount my iPhone in the car so I Can see the screen while driving). Just a well made product as well, solid construction!

Ok, no bones about it: the Joby Gorillapod GoGo does the job as advertised. It handles the tasks I've thrown at it pretty well.

I've attached a Canon HV10 camcorder to it and a Fujifilm Z2 digital camera to it and the Gorillapod handled both. Obviously, the little Fujifilm camera was no problem for the flexible tripod. I was able to twist and pose the tripod in varied configurations with very little trouble. For this task, it's perfectly suited; letting me get into my own shots.

But the camcorder was a bit much for the Gorillapod. I was able to get it into one sturdy position, but that's it. Any further tinkering caused the tripod to collapse or tip over.

At first blush, the three legs were very stiff and took effort to twist and pose. But after some various fidgeting over the course of trying it out, one of the legs loosened up at the mount position, making that leg able to hold only one position with any certainty.

Now, I likely exceeded the limits of the little guy by strapping a camcorder to it, and that I'll take fault for. So, for smaller digital cameras, this little guy is the ticket. Just don't try to use it with a camcorder that weighs 14 ounces or more.