If you’ve read our review for Breffo’s original Spiderpodium bendable ‘stand’ for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and pretty much anything else you’d care to pair it with, you’d have read we were pretty big fans. None of that has changed with their next iteration, the aptly named SpiderpodiumTablet (one word) which has its name implies does basically the same thing by giving you a fully posable, bendable spider-like creation that can accommodate practically every situation and viewing angle that you can throw at it. Well, at least one at a time, anyway.

The biggest difference between the original Spiderpodium and its Tablet cousin is just that; it’s quite a bit bigger, with 8 incredibly long rubber-coated ‘legs’ attaching to a larger ‘body’, though the Tablet is missing the original’s pass-through hole. As before, each leg is segmented and coated with sturdy rubber that has a nice grip to it, and the metal inside each feels like it’s built to last the most strenuous bending details. And it better, because tablets aren’t used like most mobile cellphones and iPod Touches; you’ll probably be attaching and reattaching the Spiderpodium Tablet to your iPad/Tablet-of-Choice often, and this could turn out to be either a blessing or hassle, depending on how you use yours. It's available in both graphite (grey) and black colors, so take your pick.

Right off the bat, the Spiderpodium definitely makes watching movies/shows on the iPad a lot more comfortable, especially when you’re planning on being stationary for a while. I tend to use mine turned on landscape mode while in the kitchen, and it’s nice being able to pose the screen to accommodate my shifting viewing angles, especially when I can easily just pick it up and place it anywhere I like. This could be on the counter or even on top of the fridge (true story). The flexible legs means changing angles is as simple as a little bend and twist, and I’ve even used the ‘extra’ legs to attach mine to cupboard handles and shelving; try doing that with most (if any) other stands.

Another test I put mine through was wrapping it around my hand/wrist to help alleviate some of the strain that comes from holding the iPad for longer sessions. This worked well, though it wasn’t as comfortable a long-term solution as I’d hoped. Breffo even suggests you can use one in the car, either attached to your front dashboard (GPS?) or in the backseat for easy watching. Sadly, I wasn’t able to try either of these options but wouldn’t steer people away. The original Spiderpodium stand was famous for its ability to grip the iPhone tightly to a bicycles handlebars and not letting go. Given the iPad’s extra heft, I’m not sure if I’d recommend that using the Tablet version, but if you trust putting your pricey iPad in such a scenario and it works, I’d love to hear about it.

Some of you reading this will take one look at the SpiderpodiumTablet and think it’s the coolest thing you’ve ever seen. I can see this, as it looks like a giant spider, and you can easily pose it in just about any position you want; it’d be the ultimate toy if it weren’t already pegged as a high-tech accessory. Others might not like seeing their new iPad paired with such an arachnid-shaped thing, as doing so might take away from the tablet’s elegance appearance. Style or substance; the choice is yours.

Another of its positives that might turn out to be a negative for some is its rubber coating, which might give a little too much grip for some people. Wrapping the Spiderpodium around your iPad can take some time, especially to get just that ‘right’ grip. This also makes the idea of just tossing the pair into a handy bag and leaving almost impossible, as the extra size and grip doesn’t make things easy. Plus, wrap yours a bit too tightly and it can make easy pick-up and play a chore, especially when trying to switch from just watching movies to playing games. This wasn’t an issue with the original Spiderpodium as the iPhone was made to fit in your hands and it was simpler to disentangle one from its spider-like grip. Plus, its sheer size and bendiness doesn’t lend itself to being easy wrapped up, which can further detract from its portability.

The SpiderpodiumTablet works a lot like its smaller counterpart, only with bigger legs and body to help accommodate the iPad/Tablet’s larger size and weight. And like its smaller brother there’s nothing else like it on the market, as its posable legs and tight rubber grip will give your new tablet almost unlimited viewing angles and uses, a feat not possible with other static stands. Unfortunately, it's these very quirks that may ultimately make the Spiderpodium better for those that prefer their iPad/Tablet experiences to be more stationary affairs, as they can impede its portability in certain scenarios. Still, if you can deal with having to attach/detach one from your new tablet and don't mind having a giant rubber spider in your home, than then look no further than Breffo's admittedly cool solution.