I am finally upgrading my kitchen setup and getting a dedicated 10-inch tablet for recipes, so I need a seriously tough stand that wont knock over when Im rushing around. My budget is around 30 to 40 bucks and I need to order something by next week because Im hosting Thanksgiving this year and will be using it constantly.
So I was thinking about getting one of those Lamicall gooseneck mounts because it clamps to the counter, my logic was it keeps the tablet away from spills. But then I read reviews saying the arm wobbles like crazy whenever you touch the screen to scroll. That would drive me nuts. Then I looked at the Omoton aluminum stand which looks super solid, but some people on Reddit said the tension hinge gets loose after a few months of daily use and it just starts sagging.
Now Im stuck. I need something that can survive grease, flour, and being shoved around the counter, but actually stays rigid. What are you guys using for heavy daily use that actually lasts?
Forget goosenecks. In my experience: