Wallport iPad Wall Mount – Accessory Review
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The iPad may be a great device, its larger size also makes it somewhat cumbersome in many situations. For example, if you use apps like Epicurious or Weber to cook, having your iPad close to your ingredients and/or close to an open flame is a big no-go – even if you use a quick fix like a zip top bag (see here), there is no elegant solution to keep your iPad secured and protected from spills and heat sources. Same goes for the office, as having your iPad lying on your desk while you work is not exactly optimum. Finally, if you happen to watch movies or shows via your iPad, holding it for an extended period of time quickly gets annoying.
To solve this problem, the folks at TabletWallPort.com came up with the Wallport, an aluminum wall mount for your iPad that can be mounted flat on any wall, or even to a VESA mount. The Wallport cradles your iPad without the use of clips or straps, all you need to do is to install it on a wall, and slide your iPad in the mount.
The installation of the Wallport takes about 15 minutes, all you need to do is to pick the location for the mount, drill 4 holes in your wall, and secure it with the screws supplied with the installation kit.
Given the fact that the Wallport is made from heavy duty aluminum, there is a potential risk to scratch the back and/or the front of your iPad. No need to panic though, as the installation kit also comes with protective pads that prevent any metal-to-metal or metal-to-screen contact.
The Wallport is available in five colors:
- Black Crinkle (the model we used for this review)
- Gloss Chrome
- Red Crinkle
- Gloss White
- Brown Crinkle
It also comes in two fitting options:
- Case Fit (for iPads with silicon or acrylic protective cases that are 0.1 to 0.2 inches thick)
- Naked Fit (for iPads without cases or with cases that add less than 0.1 inches thick)
The Wallport can also be installed on a 100mm VESA mount, if you want to be able to move it around while secured to the Wallport.
The Wallport sells for $49.95, and is expected to ship by August 12. You can already pre-order it at the manufacturer’s website, TabletWallPort.com.
What we liked: Clever, convenient, does the job perfectly, well designed. Its various color options allows it to blend with your walls, and the various sizes should accommodate most iPad cases.
What we didn’t like: The installation is a little involving, even though the creators made it very straightforward. A bit bulky.
To buy or not to buy: The Wallport is a simple, smart product. If you need to secure your iPad to a wall, the Wallport is the only well designed wall mount in the market today (see our little DIY video below for one of the best use case we found to date: using your iPad to watch videos while working out).
- Accessory Name: Wallport for iPad
- Company: TabletWallPort
- Price when reviewed: $49.95
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