that the holder for my iPad has some issues regarding holding my tablet in place. I don't exactly enjoy the diagonal format, and it's a shame there was no option for the more traditional clamp seen in the 1st photograph and the last photograph. That style of tablet holder would have been perfect. Everything works okay as is (I had to maneuver one of the joints to rest on my table to reduce wobble), but there's just that one bit I wish was different. Unless I haven't looked hard enough, the items that have the style of tablet holder I want are not compatible with this cobra clamp.
While many mechanisms of this arm work very well (the clamp, the joints, etc.), a major issue is that the metal bars aren't tightly seated in the black plastic parts, so even with everything tightened, the arm still wobbles and droops to the point where it was effectively useless for me. I can see some uses where this arm would still work really well, but I was generally disappointed.
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I've been dealing with health problems that include orthostatic intolerance, which means I have to be horizontal quite a lot. This is the third try for me to have an arm that is sturdy, but easily adjustable and holds my tablet securely in any orientation.
I am so glad that I stumbled onto this site, I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
I needed a pad holder to complement my home cockpit. Important mission data is now at my finger tips replacing the sticky notes on my monitors.
Thanks again for making this Falcon sim pilot grin.
Awesome product. Awesome service.
I was in search for an adjustable holder to secure my iPad Pro 10.5 inch in an ergonomic position while drawing with the Apple pen. I am using this on my boat, and have yet to try it to hold the iPad while underway, but I intend to use it for navigation as well.
Using the three included segments allows some jiggling with use, such as typing now, though neither angle is acute it still feels secure. The ball swivel for holding the diagonal brace allows quick changes in screen orientation.
The rubber padding that comes in the vise mounting mechanism seems appropriate for most surfaces, and the toggle handle for tightening the vise is actually pleasant to use. The ball bearing style end caps are large and don’t dig into my hand when tightening securely as with many small vises.
I knew when purchasing this arm/holder I would find a need to upgrade or simply to get another, but that this was the brand to choose and the model to start with. I look forward to upgrading to the outdoor appropriate wire arm that I think might have a more organic adjustment process, but as it is, my skills using antique tripods are coming in handy to learn how to quickly adjust the arm for various needs.
Well thought out design, seems to be good quality components. My friend was jealous when he saw it and agreed it seems worth the money considering what it’s holding and the value of good ergonomics!