We often think of cases for our mobile devices in terms of protection -- from scratches and drops. But you may not be inflicting hostile actions on your device, but instead may be more interested in using it as a communicator and and a viewer, for exploring the web and social media sites, and for enjoying media clips and longer-form movies.
When your focus is experiencing, rather than protecting, a case can serve multiple purposes, especially as a stand for propping up your device so you (and others) can view it hands-off.
This is the simple design idea behind the TRTLBOT TRTL Stand for the iPhone 4 / 4S.
The case snaps on the back of your iPhone, and has a built-in pop-out bottom stand that can hold your device in three positions: portrait (for FaceTime video), landscape (for watching videos), and tripod (vertical for timer photos).
The TRTL Stand is made from recycled plastic bottles, and is available for around $24 in five colors.
TRTLBOT also offers the KidSafe iPhone case which flips around to block the Home button for around $24, and the Minimalist case with pop-out bottom slot for credit cards for $29.
See my Portable Accessories 2012 article for more on portable storage, audio, power, cases, imaging, and other accessories.
Find the TRTLBOT TRTL Stand iPhone Case on Amazon.com