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Cheetah Mounts Tilt and Swivel Articulating Arm for Plasma LCD TV 32 55

The APSAM universal articulating arm mount supports virtually any display up to 55″ with hole patterns up to 27.7″ horizontally and 19″ vertically. The APSAM also features a full 27″ of extension and up to 150 degrees of rotation for larger displays, it also folds to a low 3.5″ profile as has +/-15 degrees of tilt. The APSAM mount is designed with a lift and lock design for ease of installation and is constructed with a 17″ wall plate which is specifically designed for
installation to standard 16″ studs. The APSAM is well constructed with 27 LBS of 100% High Grade Steel providing a sturdy and reliable mount.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Close to perfect
Super heavy and sturdy. Have had it outside for four months now and no complaints. For $105 delivered a great deal. Not a five star due to slight lean to the right, but not really noticeable. Probably a common problem with a lot of mounts. Great deal.

5 Stars easy to install!
This was much easier to install than I had feared, having read lots of reviews of wall mount products being difficult to install. Two of us installed in less than 1/2 hour. It even has a level built into the product so you can see immediately if the mount is level or not as you screw it into the wall.

It holds my TV perfectly level and is easy to move about.

5 Stars Great customer service
I originally bought this mount and had to return it due to issues with my wall studs… I contacted them via their cusomter service line and was helped immediately by someone who gave me clear instructions for returning the unit and choosing the correct one. They even shipped out the new unit early (when I sent them the tracking number) and refunded the difference in orders promptly. I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.

PS – New mount is awesome!Cheetah Mounts APTMMB Tilt Wall Mount for 32″-55″ Plasma and LCD Displays

5 Stars Good quality mount
With the exception of the fact that you need to purchase 20′ cables vs. 10′ cables so that it can actually extend, its great. The extra cost of the cables is not a big deal if you get online. The complaint I heard was that it stuck off the wall more than the flush mount one. But to me it was worth being able to move the TV around the room. Have plenty of zip ties to make the cable snake along the arm. Install tip, choose how you will view tv, on the wall flush or extended. It is not possible to have both positions 100% level (if you even care, it is still between the lines on the bubble level)

Would purchase again.

4 Stars Easy to install
Very good quality mount(especially for the price) Have not experienced any “sag” and have a 46″ LCD setting on it. Only problem was one mounting screw was the wrong size.

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Cheetah Mounts APTMMB Tilt Wall Mount for 32 55 Plasma and LCD Displays

PRODUCT FEATURES:Fully adjustable 0-15 degree tilt angleUniversal design fits virtually all 32″-55″ modelsSturdy construction holds up to 150LBS

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Was Very Disappointed but now I am satisfied
I received my package in horrible shape. Upon examining the box I noticed that it was double taped, meaning it must have been opened previously and then returned (who knows why) and repackaged very poorly, and from my bad luck I am the one to get this defective box. I feel very bad, because the reason I bought this item is because it is rated highly by other users.

I feel cheated and deceived. Will never buy from this merchant ever again.

Shame on them for not doing the proper thing and shipping me a new unopened box, or at least a box in good condition.

Updated Sept. 3, 2009

This company’s customer service called me this morning, and after their fair and quick help, I am now satisfied with this order. I like how this company stands behind their products and help their customers.

5 Stars Best bang for the buck!!
Absolutely the best TV mount for the buck!! It was easy to install and fit my 52″ Sony Bravia perfectly!! Sony wanted $299. for their mount. I’m so glad I looked here before buying their’s, this mount works just as well as the Sony mount. Don’t be fooled into buying a high priced mount from your TV manufacturer, this mount is just as good, for a fraction of the cost!!!

4 Stars Worth the money
I bought my second Panasonic Plasma after about 8 months of using my first (and after my 15yr old Sony 25″ started acting up). For my first Plasma I had purchased a $70 wall mount. Since I was mounting to brick fire place, I wanted a good quality mount. I was pleased with it. For my new purchase it was going up on wallboard/wood studs. I came across the Cheetah, read the reviews and decided to take a chance.

The mount came with all hardware. Instructions are sparse. Luckily I’m a mechanical engineer so I really didn’t need them anyway. The thing is flimsy and not nearly as sturdy as my first mount. It is made out of stamped sheet metal. If you like high quality construction I wouldn’t recommend it. Since as far as I’m concerned as long as it stays up, and holds my 60lb TV, then I really didn’t care. I hung the bracket and tested it with my body weight. It held, so it has at least a 3x design margin on overload. With that test complete, I felt confident my TV would not come off in anything less than a 7.0 earthquake.

I recommend this for anyone looking for a low cost mount that is easy to install.

One word of caution. My bracket came with a level embedded in it. It was obvious that the machined hole where the level was placed was NOT square with the edge of the frame. They also packed a separate level with the unit (shown in picture). USE THE SEPARATE LEVEL!!! I suspect they had A LOT of complaints about the embedded level. DO NOT USE IT or you will be drilling 2 sets of holes in your wall (the second AFTER you figure out the the level is a piece of garbage).

5 Stars Small Price Big Value
Bought this mount based on the other reviews out there and the fact that I don’t like paying ridiculous prices for things that you can get much cheaper with the same quality. This mount was very easy to install (4 screws in the wall, 4 screws in the tv and you are hanging). The screws for my tv were included Samsung LN40B630 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color. It is very sturdy (I think the wall screws are a bit overkill but get the job done) and the tv hangs nicely. Plenty of room for cables out the back. One recomendation is to tighten the tilt bracket most of the way to where you want it before hanging the tv. It gets pretty tight once the tv is up there and is a little difficult to tighten this piece at that point. Like the other reviewers, I ditched the included “level” and used a real one. One other note is that if you hang the tv and it is slightly crooked, the brackets on the back of the tv have some wiggle room so you can move one or the other slighltly up or down within the precut holes for minute adjustments. Overall, very satisfied. Great product.

5 Stars Great value, slight adjustment needed
It’s probably nitpicking but I had to make some repeated adjustments to get this perfectly level with the TV. Most likely it’s slight variations in the TV and the mount and how the bolts were laying but it did take me 6 tries to get the TV perfectly level. The TV in question is a Panasonic plasma, 54″ Viera G10.

That said … the product is great. Very strong, well made, tilts nicely, very narrow to the wall – as narrow as possible I think and still allow for tilting and connecting.

The product has a built in level, which is accurate, the TV was only 1/16″ off when I was done … but enought to fiddle with.

The product came with a generous amount of hardware to fit all typical TV mountings and I was able to quickly pick the hardware I needed. The TV is infinitely adjustable left and right, so with a little masking tape as a marker, it was easy to perfectly center the TV each time I took it off to adjust it slightly. In addition the putting on and taking off was very easy with all structural elements aligning as they should.

Fit and finish are nice, powder coating has no issues, tilt adjust hardware is nicely chromed and works well. Overall a great product.

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Sony SUWL500 Tilt Wall Mount for Sony KDL 32S3000 KDL 40S3000 and KDL 46S3000 32 to 46 LCD Displays Black

Sony’s worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Installation manual could have been better
Solid construction and worked great with my Bravia 52w3000. The price was a bit steep for what it was (maybe that’s for all flat panel mounts) but it fit perfectly. The instruction manual didn’t have the right info for my TV as it was newer, but it was readily available on the Sony website. My beef was that the instruction manual could have been much clearer. it stated that the screws should be 8mm or larger but don’t believe 8mm screws fit the holes in the brackets. Also, the measurement guidelines could have been better although my installation ended up fine.

5 Stars Piece of mind
Heavy duty. Easy to bolt to wall. Made me feel better hanging a 40″ screen with it

5 Stars Sony SUWL500 Wall Mount Bracket
At first I thought this product was too pricey, however, it was well worth the money. I did not have any problem installing the bracket and the t.v. I purchased other brackets before this and when I got it home I ran into problems immediately such as not having the right screws or the bracket was too confusing to install. The installation instructions for this bracket was very easy to understand and I was able to put up my t.v. within a reasonable amount of time without being overwhelmed and I did it by myself.

5 Stars fit like a glove
have a 52″ bravia – perfect fit, easy adjustments. you do need 2 people though

4 Stars Sony SUWL500 Wall Mount Bracket
We have a Sony 46″ KDL-46Z4100 and decided to use the Sony mount instead of a generic brand sold in most stores. The Sony mount was very easy to install, is black which matches the TV (most generic mounts are a silver color). For those folks needing to, or desiring to tilt their TV, this mount tilts up to 15 degrees if desired.

Once installed the total distance from the wall to the front of the TV is approximately 5 3/8″. If the studs in your wall are sixteen inches on center you should have no problem installing this wall mount. Ours were not and I was emphatic about having the TV centered in the space we selected to install the TV. Our solution was to use fasteners purchased from Home Depot called “WingIts”. The WingIts are rated to 300 lbs each in all directions and may be used in all wall substrates. They are NOT for use in ceilings, walls only. They are expensive but in my opinion worth the price. FYI: The Sony model discussed here is approximately 50 lbs.

Home Depot also sells a special WingIts drill bit which is the precise diameter needed for use with WingIts fasteners. This bit is also expensive at approximately 12.00 to be used as in my case only once or twice. But as the fasteners in my opinion the bit is worth it’s price, after all you installing a $2000.00 TV, what’s another twelve dollars to make the job safe, correct and easy.

The TV was installed two weeks ago and still hanging today so I am very comfortable with our insulation and the use of the WingIts fasteners, they do the job as advertised.

The only negative we found with the Sony wall mount were the instructions. This mount fits many Sony TV’s, from 32 inches to 46″ and there is some variance for mounting the different size TV’s which this mount accommodates. Making it more difficult the KDL-40Z4100 instructions are not in the wall mounts instillation manual which may make deciphering the instructions confusing. The good news is; Sony packages with the KDL-40Z4100 TV, the instructions for mounting the TV and installing the SUWL 500 Wall Mount Bracket.

If the instructions were clear I would have rated this mount five stars.

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LevelMount EZSJ 02 Pivot Arm LCD Mount for 13 to 27 Displays

EasyMount’s ELSJ-07 LCD wall mount takes the swivel tilt mount to a new level. Its sleek alloy design and ease of use makes it the best mount on the market. Its single arm gives you the freedom to move your screen virtually anywhere you like. EasyMount’s large thumb bolt makes adjusting the tilt of your screen extremely easy, and without any tools. The X wing-mounting bracket fits any television with VESA 75/100 mounting holes. EasyMount mounts combine design, function, and stability for years of enjoyment. The integrated cord management system eliminates unsightly cords and allows you to keep safely and securely your cords in place. An integrated bubble level ensures a level mount. EasyMount’s exclusive Quick-Lock let’s you know that your EasyMount is securely positioned on the wall. Just listen for the “click”, and you are locked down and ready to go.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars The best I have come across!
I originally bought one of these to see if it was any better than the other ten or so I had already tried (some of them really sucked!). It was to be used in my six year old daughter’s room for her (then) 19″ LCD/DVD LCD. All of the others had major shortcomings, and I was about to give up when I found this one. Well, I must say…this is the best, easiest to install, and strongest mount I have found. I bought two more (one for my three year old son’s LCS and one for the kitchen LCD (soon to be bought). I am now looking for the larger version as this is only rated to 27 inch LCDs.

4 Stars lcd mount
Read other reviews. They are right about it leaning the tv a bit. Not that big of a deal though. I like it, easy to install and nice for removing the tv whenever you want. I use the tv in my boys room and the camper. This mount is installed in the camper and I can slide the tv off and carry it to the house very easily.

4 Stars Complete and useful
I have a 23″ lcd TV, and it looks really good on the wall. The product is what I’ve expected. Easy to install and looks good. Now I need to manage my cables, but very satisfied with the quality.

5 Stars Great TV Mount
Mount works great for my 20inch TV. Anyone who bought this product and complains that it doesn’t work is an idiot.

5 Stars level mount
This item is very easy to install, is well made, and Amazon has the best price.

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CHEETAH MOUNTS PLASMA LCD TV TILT WALL MOUNT FOR LARGE DISPLAYS 40 63 AND VESA 800 DISPLAYS BLACK

The APTML tilt mount features a universal design that allows you to mount virtually any LCD/Plasma display. The APTML supports hole patterns up to 33″ horizontally by 19″ vertically as well as VESA hole patterns up to 600×400mm. The APTML is designed with a slim 1.9″ profile as well as 15 degrees of downward tilt. The APTML is constructed with 9 LBS of 100% High Grade Steel providing a sturdy and reliable mount. The APTML’s solid wall plate allows for quick and easy installation and will support installation to studs up to 30″ apart (most homes are constructed with either 16″ or 24″ wood studs). The APTML mount will fit the majority of LCD and Plasma Displays up to 63″

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