Strongarm Universal Mount Hardware Review
Price: $14.99 for 2
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Bottom Line: The Strongarm Universal Mount is hindered slightly by its need for incredibly smooth surfaces, but it can still be a very effective stand for iOS devices under the right circumstances.
Recommended.
The Strongarm falls into that special category of hardware I like to call “Simple but Effective.” Really it’s just a couple of suction cups that can pivot around each other, but if you’ve got a flat enough surface handy it can make for a pretty effective stand for your iOS device. With a few caveats.
It’s incredibly easy to set up and adjust the Strongarm. And while I initially thought its uses would be limited due to my lack of a car (no handy spot for a GPS), it’s actually worked very well as a desktop stand that allows me to place my iPhone within easy reach while keeping it at a conveniently viewable angle. What? I use it for schedule tracking, a calculator, and lots of other stuff so having it close by without needing to constantly fumble around for it is super-convenient. Don’t judge me!
Overall I was actually kind of impressed with the Strongarm Universal Mount. Its uses are a bit limited, and it’s a bit to picky about how smooth a surface needs to be for it to stick properly, but it does a good job overall and is very affordable. Plus it looks kind of like an old-timey telephone!
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