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Sanus MF110 B1 Articulating Wall Mount for 15 to 40 Displays Black

The VisionMount MF110 is a full-motion wall mount for medium LCD TVs. Sanus Systems’ Virtual Axis technology provides smooth tilting movement with the touch of a finger. Full motion allows mount to tilt, swivel, pan and extend up to 9.5″ from the wall for easy viewing from multiple angles. Mount can be rotated after installation to ensure TV is perfectly level. Its extruded aluminum and solid heavy-gauge steel construction offer a sleek, high-tech look while providing strength and durability.

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5 Stars Economically speaking, probably the BEST Sanus wall mount out there
You can’t beat this wall mount for the price. We loved the first one so much, we bought the same mount for our larger TV.

Mounting is a snap; I mounted first TV (32″ Westinghouse) using VESA pattern in about 30 minutes with my drill, rachet set, and level. I got the second TV (37″ VIZIO) up in the same time with the addition of a SANUS 400×200 mm adapter plate.

For a mount that mounts into a single wall stud, it can hold very heavy TVs. The design allows you to swivel it as needed; it stays in place once locked.

Overall, a great mount.

5 Stars Great Product!
Very easy to install, Holds my 26″ LCD in any position I put it. Looks very nice installed with TV in place.

5 Stars Great sturdy mount
This is a great, sturdy mount for my 32″ LCD. Installation was quite easy, taking less than an hour from opening the box to having it complete. I plan to purchase another one for my bedroom.

5 Stars Works beautifully, but a very small caveat for the obsessive
I have to admit I was worried about all that would be involved in mounting a 32″ LCD using this mount, but instead the entire process went amazingly quickly. In fact, the longest part of the install was marking the studs on the wall.

The mount is completely adjustable and I appreciate the small amount of tilt the mount allows in case in the process of attaching the lag bolts the mounting plate gets pulled slightly off-plumb. It’s incredibly sturdy and I have no concerns about it holding and lasting the life of multiple TVs.

Do be sure you know where on the mount you want the included cable clips, as they will snap off rather than come out of the holes – but nothing that can’t be worked around with regular cable ties.

The kit literally comes with everything you will likely need save for a stud finder. All lag bolts and all attachment bolts to the TV itself are included.

The one very small caveat is that the horizontal plumb of the attached TV will vary a little depending upon how far the arm is extended, so if you adjust the TV to be level with the arm fully extended it will be ever so slightly tilted when you push the arm back up against the wall. However you’ll only notice with the use of a level – it’s not an issue in real-world use.

Note also that there are TWO allen wrenches included with the mount, and the slightly larger silver one is the one you need to adjust the TV’s horizontal tilt once it’s attached. I was frustrated that Sanus included the “wrong size” allen wrench in the hardware kit until I found the second wrench – duh.

In short, I can’t recommend this mount highly enough.

5 Stars Awesome!
Mount is fantastic. Fits my 40 inch Samsung. The best thing is that the mount moves making it good for any type of viewing.

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Premier Mounts FLIP LCD Flip Down Mount

Remarkable growth has made Premier Mounts what it is today – one of the industry’s leading providers of quality solutions. The Premier Mounts brand stands for quality and durability.PRODUCT FEATURES:Fits 10″-18″ displays;Compatibility: VESA 50/75/100mm;180? pivot (once lowered);Display positioning anywhere along the support post;Flips down for easy use, flips up to keep counters clear.

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4 Stars Undercounter LCD TV mounting
I purchased this item to mount an LCD TV under the kitcken counter -replacing an old and heavy CRT TV. The unit is solidly built. I also recommend using through hole screws to mount to underside of cabinet as just a couple wood screws are eventually going to give out. The unit can be rotated very easily about the central arm. The unit can also be tilted-but only about the slotted axis-which is set only by how you orient and mount the slot to the underside of the cabinet. It would have been more convenient to allow some tilt where the back of the TV is mounted. This is particulary true of LCD TV’s – since you have to get the tilt correct to get the best view from the TV. Once you have the orientation like you want you have to adjust the tension using an allen wrench in irder to truely lock in place. This is a bit of trial and error-and if you ever want to fold it up out of the way-since enough tension to lock in place is usually too much to allow it to fold up out of the way. Considering some of the LCD TV mounts I saw at the box stores this is a bargain. If you are considering getting a small LCD TV to use with this mount make sure the TV has the standard VESA 4 screw hole pattern. Not all of the small sets have this feature.

5 Stars Premier Mounts
This was a very easy item to install and serves the purpose for which I purchased the item. It is really a great mount.

5 Stars Very Pleased for RV Use
I needed a mount for my RV that would mount under the cabinet and not against the wall…. After going thru numerous forums to see what most where using this mount came out most. I like the way the mount plate to the tv has the little keyhole notches and can slip the tv out of the mount very easily if wanted…. tv will tuck up under counter and you can adjust the tension to what you want but most have put a little bungee strap under the tv to hold it in place while traveling with the rv…… You won’t need to do this if it’s for home use. Overall very satisfied with the quality and i would buy it again if needed.

3 Stars Generally Does what it says it will do
This stand is more than enough to hold a 19inch TV and holds just fine with the screws provided in the package. However, my cabinets are full wood planks at the bottom to support any screw you install. The TV will swivel to the right and left but does not fit below the cabinet to fold it up. i would still recommend this stand for people looking to hang their TV under the cabinet. it definitely clears the countertops.

4 Stars Works as advertised but….
Great product! Using it to hang a 22″ Insignia LCD from below a kitchen cabinet. The only thing that keeps it from getting 5 stars is that swivel issue. From another thread, stole the idea to use a small stainless steel hose clamp to act as a stop. The only thing I added to that idea was a nylon washer I got from Ace to put between the clamp and the TV, to avoid metal to metal chafing. Very clean appearance, almost invisible!

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Sanus VMAA18B Articulating Wall Mount for 30 to 50 Displays Black

The VisionMount VMAA18 is a full-motion wall mount for large flat-panel TVs. Sanus Systems’ Virtual Axis tilting system provides effortless tilting movement with the touch of a finger. Full-motion allows tilt, swivel, pan, and extend motions up to 19.75 inches from the wall. Mount can be rotated ?6? after installation to ensure TV is perfectly level. Its extruded aluminum and solid heavy-gauge steel construction offers a sleek, high-tech look while providing strength and durability. Universal mounting pattern fits virtually any 30 to 50 inch LCD or plasma TV up to 130 lbs.

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5 Stars Excellent product
We installed the Sanus mount for a 50″ Samsung Plasma. Installation was a snap as was mounting the TV to the mount itself. Sanus supplies a wide range of screws for every TV that the mount is recommended for. The mount works smoothly, articulating in all directions and includes the ability to adjust how easily (or not so easily) you want the movement of the arm to be.

After mounting it was not perfectly level and plumb, but close. The mount happily includes fine adjustments for plumb and level which were very easy to use.

Recommended hole size into the studs were a bit tight, as others have noted, but using the old carpenters’ trick of lubricating the lag bolt threads with soap made the job no problem. The lag bolts themselves were definately adequate but it’s easy to see how trying to force the lags into the recommended hole size could snap any lag. I would never recomend going against the manufacturers hole size, however. Just take a bar of soap and scrape the lag across it, getting soap into the threads. The lag will go in smoothly.

Heavy duty construction and quality paint. I would definately recommend this mount.

5 Stars Worth every penny!
This mount looks great above the fireplace. The tilt is so nice i have not had to articulate away from the wall for reviewing. I was looking for a mount that did not protrude too far from the wall and this lines up perfectly over the mantle. I would recommend this to a friend

5 Stars One of the best…
Sanus is probably one of the best wall mounts that I know of–and this particular model is my favorite. The 30″ arm gives you a great deal of flexibility when positioning the TV–which is excellent if you have a living room with different seating options around the room.

3 Stars Check your wall stud locations before you buy
Sanus does not mention this anywhere in their product descriptions, specifications, or on the box, but this product can only be installed on walls with studs on 16″ centers, or less. Exterior walls, and some other walls, on many houses built in the last 25 to 30 years will have 2×10 studs on 24 inch centers. Sanus only mentions this deficiency in a small note on page 5 of the installation manual. I discovered this only after I bought the wall mount and unpacked all of the pieces. I ended up having to cut a hole in the wall and building a 2×4 frame to fit inside of the existing studs. This added a extra day to the install, added extra expense, and required 2 trips the home supply center.

Other than this important omission in their product, it’s an ok wall mount.

5 Stars Sanus Flatscreen TV wall mount
Don’t be fooled by a product window that appears unattractive – the Sanus Wall Mount is superbly designed, easy to install, and beautifully functional. One note, however – the “easy installation” does include appropriate anchoring, the tools recommended, a little time and a little care – don’t expect it to pop out of the box and leap onto your wall – it is not like hanging a picture. If you’re not home-renovation ready but want the option of use, I’d recommend purchase and a professional installation: that said, the installer should be done with it inside of 30 minutes, and providing your wall offers the proper support, it’s something of a breeze – easier than hanging a door, for example, but in the same league. The black wall mount has a lacquer finish and the screen rotation is fully satisfying. Perfect for loft use – the design is somewhat adult, and minimal however, and may distress some in an otherwise pretty suburban home, where pastels reign. Do not purchase however if the wall you wish to mount the unit on is anything less than rock-solid secure; and there may be a problem with attaching to aluminum studs.

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Sanus VMDD26B Articulating Wall Mount for 42 to 63 Displays Black

Sanus System VisionMount VMDD26 is a full-motion wall mount with dual hinged arms for extra-large plasma TVs. Sanus Systems’ Virtual Axis tilting system provides easy adjustment of viewing angle with just the touch of a finger. Full motion allows smooth tilt, swivel, pan, and extend motions up to 25.75 inches from the wall. Its extruded aluminum and solid heavy-gauge steel construction offer a sleek, high-tech look while providing strength and durability. Hinged arms give large TVs extra support and the widest range of motion. Mount can be rotated +-6 after installation to ensure TV is perfectly level. Universal mounting pattern fits virtually any 42 to 63 inch plasma TV up to 175 lbs. TV Size Range 42 – 63 / 106.68 – 160.02 cm Maximum TV Weight 175 lb / 79.38 kg Mounting Pattern Universal Tilt Range +5 / -15 Swivel +75 / -75 Pan +90 / -90 Roll +6 / -6 Black Finish Requires Philips type screwdriver

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Super Sanus Systems VMDD26B
Wow, im impressed. This super sanus system TV wall mount is amazing. The motion of these arms are fluid. In, out, tilt, twist. It moves with ease. It looks sharp, its easy to install. Its incredibly strong. I would definately recommend this product to anyone who wants a great looking wall mount…

5 Stars works greqt
super sturdy, very high quality. there was one wierd insert page of the instructions that i believe were for a different model by Sanus, because in the box i got, that step appeared to have already been done. Holds our 52″ samsung perfectly, with enough range of motion to swivel it so we can watch it from the kitchen, which was exactly what we were looking for.

5 Stars Perfect for what I needed
I wanted to use this in conjunction with an enclosing tv cabinet so needed a mount for my 50″ plasma tv that was sturdy and would colapse close to the wall. As it was going onto a wall near a corner it needed to also have a lot of flexibility with angling. This mount works perfectly. It is only about four inches from the wall to the back of the tv and allows the mount and tv to colapse iside the 9 inch depth cabinet. It has great flexibility with angling and comes out of the cabinet far enough that the cabinet does not restrict the angling of the tv. It is very steady with no sag even fully extended. There have been a few that complained about the lag bolts and instructions but I thought instalation was simple and straight forward. I put a little soap on the lag bolts to reduce friction and they went in easily with no problems. I did a lot of online research before I bought this mount and I have no regrets and would definitely choose this one again in a heart beat. If there is a better mount out there for what I wanted, I could not find it.

5 Stars Fantastic mount
I bought this mount after a couple of hours of Internet research. It came down to a choice between this one (Sanus VMDD26) and one from monoprice.com, which costs significantly less. I just wasn’t convinced that that the monoprice mount would have the same quality and ease of movement as the Sanus, so I went with the Sanus mount. And wow! I’m blown away by its quality and durability. It’s heavy, well-built and has a great shiny black finish.

I hung a Panasonic 50PZ85U (50″ plasma) which weighs just over 100 lbs. Repositioning it is so easy because each of the joints on the mount allow the TV to smoothly glide as you push/pull it. I don’t see any sag in the unit at all and all the joints are tight (there isn’t any “play”).

The installation was simple (took less than 90 minutes), although you’ll probably need at least two people to finally hang the TV on the wall. The mount that is attached to the TV is probably 40-50 lbs and when you add in the weight of the TV, it’s too much/dangerous for just one person to deal with.

I wasn’t sure how it would look wall mounted, but I absolutely love the look now. Having the TV “floating” in the corner is such a cool and clean look, and it frees up the top of the stand for more components.

I don’t know how the monoprice.com mount performs, but I know I got a great mount from Sanus. I highly recommend it.

4 Stars Solid Performance
Very solid product. Instruction for self installation were a bit confusing so take your time. It is hold a 52 inch sony TV. The Articulating features are great.

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Peerless PA730 Articulating Wall Mount for 10 to 22 Displays Black

It’s easy to get the best viewing position when you can effortlessly pull out the screen from the wall, position it in almost any direction, even turn it around corners and then smoothly return it to the wall when finished. Level the screen at any time, even after installation, for that picture perfect end result. Never worry about cables and cords getting in the way; cable management delivers a clean clutter-free look to any installation.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars nice mount
bought this for a 13″ Sharp lcd for a bedside mount. took 5 mins to install, very simple. A little stiff on articulation, but I haven’t played with alan screws to adjust tension just yet. good, inexpensive mount

5 Stars Good mount
Very stiff, holds 22″ lcd up in my kitchen very well. You’ll have to use both hands to move it around but that’s a good thing. Exactly what I was looking for.

5 Stars Great Purchase!
This wall mount is great for a few reasons: the price, the size, the durability, and assembly. I own a 19″ Toshiba LCD TV and this mount is perfect for it. I love how it moves easily, and tilts upwards and downwards. I recommend this mount to anyone with a smaller TV.

5 Stars Fantastic value! Why pay more at a retail store?
I recently decided to mount a television on the wall in my home office, so I started shopping for a wall mount with a tilt. I looked in the stores first, but the mount was almost the same price as the cheap TV that I planned on installing! My search on Amazon lead me through several, but this one had the best reviews so I chose to give it a try — and you certainly couldn’t argue the low price!

Well, I’ve installed the mount and absolutely love it! It installed effortlessly in about 15 minutes!! Find wall stud, drill holes and screw mount to the wall, then put two screws in TV mounting threads and hang TV on mounting plate. It’s just that easy! The arms swing easily, but solid and securely, and this mount has the widest tilt range I could find. If you need a mount that tilts then give this one a try… you won’t be disappointed!!

5 Stars Very good product
This wall mount is easy to install and works great with my 19″ sylvania hdtv.

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