Is included only once of course the bar itself and a very scarce and little bumpy written instructions. A USB charging cable is also included, so that I now own a whole box full charging cable :-).
The rod is extended about 80 cm long and collapsed only 18 cm. This is achieved in that the holder is designed for the smartphone so that they can be folded. A very intelligent solution, which is not insignificant for transport. By Handstrap they can also be transported easily when you're on a day trip on the road without a backpack.
The build quality I would describe as ok. The rod is extended through powerful train. It has several elements, as we know it from a car antenna forth. The mount is adjustable between 7 cm and 10 cm, which should be sufficient for most smartphones. The setting is simple, because you have to just pull the holders apart and insert the smartphone. After releasing, provide a strong spring and the rubber pad of the holder for a tight fit of the smartphone. I was next to the Samsung Galaxy S4 is also a small Panasonic compact camera pinch safe and had at no time concerned that my dear, mobile device falls out of the bar.
The coupling occurs after prolonged pressure on the power switch (more than 3 seconds). On the Smartphone, the bar is recorded as "POWERADD". Away you go.
Charging I had not yet the bar after about 20 photos. Therefore, I can not write as much about charging and battery life.
So we had made some Selfies so on holiday, such as in front of Buckingham Palace, etc., and after an initial refusal, my daughter was so excited that she asked me to get her a Selfiestange. The advantage is obvious: Unlike normal Selfies, so you get a full picture of the background or can be photographed in full body size. The then had convinced my daughter.
Conclusion:
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As an initial opponent of such Selfie-bars, I find that now no longer so bad. The images look really much better than normal Selfies because you see a lot more from the background.
This rod is processed very accessible yet quite good compared to the price. She holds the phone securely and is easy to connect and operate. Therefore, I can recommend buying each and place them especially those fond of that still critical these products are generally against. Try sometimes can seem convincing.