Header banner
Revain logoHome Page
Brian Krump photo
1 Level
1346 Review
42 Karma

Review on ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Black Ram Mount Tough Tray II Cradle Holder for Netbooks, iPads, and Tablets by Brian Krump

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Holds my Yoga 3 Pro securely and makes removal easy

I bought this mount to hold my Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro. Based on the specs, this tablet is on the high end of the size that this mount can hold in one orientation. However, I found absolutely no problems installing it. I installed it on a Jestik Advanced Flex 1.0 Single Monitor Arm Clamp Mount. They work well together. Comes with tons of brackets and screws and mounting locations. I used shorter "spring" arms for my application. Compared to the product images, I turned the bracket 90 degrees with the holding levers up/down. I installed a touch screen that is used almost vertically, so I wanted the brackets to be up/down so the tablet wouldn't slide out. Once mounted on the monitor arm, it holds the tablet securely even when the touchscreen is actively used. And thanks to the spring-loaded "claw", the tablet can be easily installed and removed at will. I had no problem aligning the rear bracket mounting holes with the VESA standard holes on the monitor arm. The bracket has hex holes to accommodate the mounting nuts in the recessed position. I only have two small complaints. First, when mounting the support arms on the moving jaw, the holes are not deep enough for the screws provided. There are pockets that hold the nuts which is a nice feature but I had to route the bolts way past the nuts, so that the handles fit well. Second, while the pens come with soft vinyl sleeves to protect your computer where they touch it. This gives the mount itself a hard surface. My yoga app is upside down in the tablet configuration. This means the keyboard lays flat on the mounting surface. To protect the keyboard, I used durable self-adhesive felt on the entire surface of the mount. I would love it if they made at least some kind of felt/silicone bumper, stand or something so the back of the computer (or the keyboard in my case) doesn't touch the mounting surface. Conclusion: This mount works like a charm. Perfect solution for my application. Which says a lot, since I've spent a lot of time looking for a yoga bracket and was on the verge of building my own. Doesn't feel bulky or flimsy. It offers great flexibility to install different devices. Holds the tablet really well but makes it easy to shoot. Too expensive for a piece of plastic in my opinion. But given the reassurance of keeping my tablet safe, I'd say it's money well spent.

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Very Expensive