Giraffe Reader and Se 2020

While reading an older thread here about these scanning stands, someone mentioned using one by a company called IPEVO. Intrigued, I decided to investigate further. As it turns out, they now offer a MagSafe version of said stand, available on sale for $40.

https://store.ipevo.com/IPEVO-Uplift-Magnetic-Multi-Angle-Arm-for-iPhone-12-series-and-above_p_31.html

I researched it on Amazon where it sells for $81. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Therefore, I decided to purchase one for myself and a few for my friends.

The design closely resembles that of an articulating desk lamp. It features a weighted base, an articulating arm, and a phone holder in place of the lamp head. While it’s a MagSafe phone holder, they also provide a metal disc for use with non-MagSafe phones.

They still offer the version with a clamp for $30. However, in my opinion, the MagSafe version is preferable as it prevents accidental button presses.

The only potential drawback might be its portability, especially if you plan to use it while traveling. Although it does fold somewhat compactly, I wouldn’t consider it highly portable. It weighs approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pounds. To be fair, some reviewers claim to take it to classrooms and similar places, but I’m unsure how regularly they transport it.

I received mine just a couple of days ago, and I was pleasantly surprised. In my case, I intend to leave it on my desk, set up at the best angle for easy scanning by simply placing a document or package underneath. By the way, I also tested it with my backup iPhone 7, and since it was level, it securely held the phone without the need for the metal disc.

I’ve got the Giraffe Reader that is for the iPhone 8 and it works extremely well with my iPhone SE (third edition).