Others say...

"Remember it's "Mini""
I think some people are hoping to get all the advantages of a big tripod in this little one and are disappointed when they get it. Basically, think of it as a less heavy more functional beanbag for camera. If you are just looking for that much more stability then this is easily a good tripod for you, otherwise get a bigger one.

This is great for the traveler who wants to set up the camera and take a pic with them in it on a timer, or to catch a nice night scene, etc. Once again, if you think of it as a fancier and much more portable beanbag for your cam, then you'll likely be very satisfied.

"Unimpressive"
Maybe OK if you have a small camera, but it's too flimsy to support an SLR. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing (it's small after all), but Vanguard VS41 Flexible MiniTripod is at least as cheap and is sturdy enough to do the job (plus, it's better looking in my opinion).

"Extremely small"
This item is very small. I coudn't believe how small it was when it came in the mail. Be careful when mounting an SLR camera, tends to tip over if not careful. Will work fine for point and shoot cameras. Still not sure where the "Extendable" wording came from

"worth the few dollars"
Works great and is lighter then the spider. If you want more versatility get the gorilla tripod.

"Works fine with small, travel cameras"
First of all, this tripod has the feel and look of a cheaply made, imported item - that's why I give it 3 stars. I realize you get what you pay for - but hey, it's still cheap product.

The legs do not extend - but they seem sturdy and firmly stay in place when unfolded. There is one tightening screw that controls the amount of pivoting and adjustment you can make. The tripod takes up a relatively small amount of space when folded up - roughly 1 3/4" at is widest point by 4 1/2".

Warning! Don't be foolish and attach anything bigger than a compact camera, or a camera that was designed for travel (I experimented). The reason is the tripod's footprint is too small - if you put a camera w/ a detachable lens or a camcorder atop this pipsqueak the center of gravity will be too high and it will tip over easily - there goes your big $$ investment, all because of a $7 tripod.