Gator Frameworks 5-in-1 Mobile Content Creator Streaming Stand with Tripod Base; Includes Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop Clamps, Ring Light, Microphone Boom Arm (GFW-STREAMSTAND-W)

This is a very well-made item (desktop mounted version), with the exception of the mic boom, which is super cheap. Also didn't come with any 1/4-20 studs, so I couldn't mount the phone holder inside the ring light, like the photos show, until I ordered some studs to add. The worst thing, though, is that you cannot mount the laptop tray and a monitor at the same time--both the VESA bracket and the laptop tray connect to a bracket that mounts on an arm, and they only include one of those brackets. I contacted Gator, and they said that was a design decision to prevent someone from overloading the tree. They will NOT sell you another bracket. Nowhere in any of their ads or descriptions do they mention this. Debating whether I want to return it. I could probably make it do what I want with some added engineering, but I shouldn't have to. Pretty disappointed overall. Other important notes: phone holder won't hold an iPhone 11 Plus in a case; it's not big enough. Tablet holder is pretty decent, though. Instruction sheet for assembly has insanely tiny print and illustrations--can't even read them with a magnifier. Great concept; needs better execution.

Wow!!This solves so many problems and replaces 3-5 different stands all in one. I still have a stand for the camera/teleprompter, but that's because I already have it set up perfectly. And honestly, as much as this does I'm sort of glad it doesn't try to also hold my camera rig too (though it could - and for phone recording or even small lighter cameras, it makes sense). But now everything is on wheels instead of a few tripods interlaced together.The light is great. For a lot of producers, you can get away with it alone - it switches between 3 different brightnesses and does a great job of lighting without strange shadows.It's a heavy unit and very stable and rolls easily fully loaded - and has locking wheels on the feet (and if it doesn't roll, that might be why as I keep learning, lol).You have lots of configuration options, but I'm more of a "set it once and leave it" and then roll it around, so I can't really speak to how well it reconfigures. I will say that the hardest thing is cable management, but velcro ties (from here on Amazon) to the rescue - I attached a power strip halfway up that has some USB ports and I've actually used it to charge up my headphones and stuff when offline.The best thing about this is that you can be mobile way faster than before - and you can do it alone faster than if you had a helper (or two) otherwise.I did find that you can set things way out from center to the point where it feels a bit unstable, but that's not really what this is for. My normal setup is super stable.Even if you never move from your desk (ie. a gamer) this still could still be set up on the side for another angle and supply lighting and chat on a tablet propped up to see offscreen, etc. There's also a table mountable version that looks great, but I can't speak to how nicely it works in that configuration but the light and the mic arm alone would cost more.Just an aside about Gator in my experience - I've used their products for many years as a musician, they have been top quality, and you can tell because the resell value stays very close to the original price and the original price is usually a great deal - they are very aggressive with good pricing. So if you are buying a used Gator, you might pay more than other things and closer to the "new" price, but for me every time it's been worth it - and you can sell it years later for about the same price when it's time to upgrade. At least that's been my experience many times. I can't speak to their support, I've never had to use it.I feel like they came along and made the industry better - raising the quality bar and also bringing pricing back down to reasonable levels. So, yeah, I'm a fan.I don't really have any other similar (mobile content creation stand) type gear to compare this against, but if I did I'm sure this Gator product would be at least equal and probably better.I'd recommend keeping the box, so that you can transport it when you want to take it someplace. Even though it's tough Gator quality, it will protect it. Unless you need it almost already set up to quickly put together and go, and then you could go that way.The only "con" for me is that the laptop holder worries me a bit. Obviously, you can't pound on your keyboard when the laptop is out on a branch like that, and I'm good with that, but I find myself leaning it back in a way that will make it very hard to come loose and drop out and then it's not as ideal for actually typing on. It's probably me just being paranoid, lol, but I thought I'd bring it up since really it's the only thing that I found that I thought could be negative.Overall, this is a brilliant device and I'm sure I'll get many years out of it. Right now the price is $269 for the rolling stand version and actually that seems a bit low for what you get considering the price of quality stands, monitor/mic arms, etc. I could see it being justified at $100 more, so I'm glad they kept up with the normal Gator approach of pricing aggressively.

The media could not be loaded.  This is a high quality stand from Gator. The individual pieces are heavy, substantial and sturdy.But first, you must be certain where you are going to use the desktop version. If you always record from a desk this desktop version will suffice. If you record from a variety of locations, this is not the version you want. You need the rolling base version. This is an important consideration because the rolling base model can go pretty much wherever you want but the desktop version is really a semi-permanent install. You will NOT want to move it. It's a big, involved contraption with lots of moving parts. Once you've clamped it down and arranged your wires, you're not likely to want to rearrange it often.In addition, the desktop version is really a one-person unit. With the rolling base you can position your camera, light, etc. as close or as far away from you as you want. With the desktop version you're probably going to be using it pretty much up close and personal. You can fit two people in the frame, but it's tight. On the other hand, the desktop version is pretty close to ideal if you speak from a counter or desktop, or if you are doing something like a product video and you want your equipment up close as you demonstrate the product.So this desktop model is best for single talking heads and close-up demonstrations. Antying else, and you want the rolling base.In the end, my suspicion is that the rolling base will prove a better investment for most because of its versatility.A few further notes to consider:1) The desktop model has a cushioned base that rests on top of the desktop. Underneath, two screw clamps must be tightened against the bottom of your desktop or countertop to hold the stand in place. The piece that rests on top of your presentation surface has a thin, but fairly solid, rubber gasket to protect the surface of your desk or table or countertop. Underneath, the two screw clamps that rise to press against the bottom of your presentation surface have no rubber shields. It's just two 2.5 inch diameter round metal clamps pressing against the bottom of your table.2) If you are considering this model you need to measure the clearance under your tabletop, countertop or desktop to make sure the clamps will fit. You need a minimum clearance of 3.5 inches to have both round clamps fully seated on the underside of your surface and if you want the clamps fully contacting the underside AND the vertical side of the clamp to press up against the vertical edge of your countertop/desktop/tabletop--the most secure way of mounting this stand--you need at least 4 inches of underside clearance. My dining room table, for instance, is made of hickory with a skirt underneath the tabletop just three inches from the edge. This stand won't work on a nice piece of furniture like that for a number of reasons: first, it won't mount securely because of the skirt; second, if I disregarded that issue and still attached it to the table the whole thing would be prone to shift when bumped because it would not be securely clamped by the full surface of both round screws and it would not be flush against the table's vertical edge--meaning that the underside of the table would be certain to get scratched; finally, I don't trust the rubber gasket on the base to protect the top of a good piece of wood against scratches, especially if the whole thing is susceptible to shifting if bumped.3) The lack of excellent rubber shields or guards on both sides of the clamping base leads me to deduct one star. Really, this unit is otherwise so well built that the unshielded screws and the modest rubber shield on the underside of the base are inexcusable.4) The rest of the hardware on this stand is solid. The articulating boom arm for the microphone is the only piece that feels somewhat less-than-bulletproof, but it's as solid as any light held by the same kind of articulating arm. At church we want much more solid microphone mounts on our platform, but in the relative quiet and calm of a home or office, this boom mount should be fine.5) I believe, though I haven't set it up this way, that you can use a VESA mounted monitor at the end of one arm and a laptop in the laptop stand on another arm at the same time. Since a laptop and monitor would be the two heaviest possible attachments, if it works with them, it will work nicely with everything else. Good spring-tightening cell phone mount. Good tablet mount, also spring held.So this is in many ways an exceptional item bringing together most facets of what you need for small-shop web presentations. If that's your desire, this is the Swiss Army Knife of stands for you.

The top of every arm is metal….but the under side is cheap plastic. I always wonder why companies cheap out. It’s good forWhat I’m doing , but I have no confidence in it lastingAlso I needed customer service and had toDeal with a snarky guy

The media could not be loaded.  This stand is very accommodating. I’m using it for my iPad 10 Gen. There is plenty of space for bigger screens. I like that my phone can also be above it. I use that for changing my slides. The stand looks professional and is made of quality components.Highly Recommend,Trust you found this review honest and helpful:-)