Elago’s got a knack for making small-but-nifty items, such as the R1 Intelli Case for Apple TV remote. Now I’d like to point out their M2 Stand, which is simply a solid aluminum stand designed for iPhone and other smartphones.

Your phone can sit in the cradle in portrait or landscape mode, with or without a case (in most most instances), and stay plugged in either way. It’s perfect for FaceTime calls, watching videos, keeping an eye on incoming notifications, etc.

As this Amazon reviewer points out, there are only two potential flaws with the stand:

1. The skid pads on the bottom are useless and don’t stop the stand from sliding when you press on the iPhone’s screen
2. The iPhone’s back rubs against the stand’s bare metal, which could scratch the phone

If you’re concerned about these, both issues are easily fixed with a $3 set of self-stick bumpers — four on the bottom, and another four on the plate your phone rests against. This will keep the stand from sliding around or scratching the back of your phone. (Hat tip to the aforementioned reviewer.)

Get the M2 Stand for $20 at Amazon.