Sturdy Loctek Tablet Stand

First things first, I received a sample of this product free for the purpose of review. I’m hoping that my observations and impressions will prove helpful to you in your decision making. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section and I’ll do my best to answer them based on my experience with the product.What you’re getting with this order is a Universal Tablet stand. The order includes a heavy base plate, one solid section of tubing, one flexible section of tubing and the tablet mount. Also included in a sealed plastic bag is an Allen wrench, one bolt, one washer, and one wingnut. No other tools or hardware are needed for installation or use. A complete set of instructions accompanies the order and features large illustrations for each step. First, let’s talk assembly. The item arrives in essentially 4 pieces. Following the included instructions, you should be able to complete the assembly process in under 5 minutes. I did have one issue that might have been confusing to some in that the hole in the center of the base plate was completely blocked by a black metal. All I had to do was pull the white cover up (very easy) to see that it was a large washer that had slid over the hole during transport. I moved the washer to uncover the hole, then slid the cover back on, and I was in business. Assembly requires just 3 steps. Attaching the solid tubing to the base plate with the one included bolt, and tightening that bolt with the included Allen wrench. Next, threading the flexible tubing onto the solid tubing and then threading the provided wing nut into a hole to hold to prevent the two pieces from uncoupling with use. Finally, you attach the tablet mount to the flexible tubing (a matter of un-screwing a plastic bolt, popping the mount onto the ball end of the flexible tubing and then re-threading the bolt. That’s it! I wish all projects were so easy. To place your tablet in the mount, you simply press the only button on the back of the mount to release the jaws and then adjust for your tablet’s size.Now, when you’re using something to hold an expensive device you want to trust that it won’t fall over or drop your device. So, I paid close attention to the quality of the stand at the base, and at the two upper joints (tubing/tubing joint and tubing/mount joint). The joint at the base plate is strong, but needs to be fully tightened. I suggest tightening it as much as you can, finishing the assembly, moving it around to where you’re first planning to use it, and then checking that joint again to see if it can be tightened any further. The tubing/tubing joint threads down very tightly and once the wing nut is installed, that joint doesn’t move. The tubing/mount joint is of course supposed to move, but I wanted to ensure that this ball joint held tightly and it does. After thorough inspection, I have absolutely no fear that this will fall over or drop my tablet. I would recommend occasional checks of that base plate bolt to see if it needs re-tightening as heavy use might back it out of its threading little by little.The mount holds tablets ranging in size from 7-12”. I use it for our iPad and the fit and hold are perfect. The ball joint allows you to place the tablet at any angle you desire and the flexible tubing allows you to raise or lower it. Both the tubing and the ball joint hold tight at their chosen angles.I want to talk a bit about durability. The base plate and the tubing are basically indestructible. The parts susceptible to wear and tear are the plastic wing nut, the plastic ball joint and nut lock, and the plastic of the mount itself. I say they are susceptible because they are plastic versus the steel of the tubing. The good news is that none of these require frequent or repetitive use, so the item should have a long life.This tablet stand is excellent for placing your tablet in a desired position of function. My family loves to use it while sitting at the couch. They place the tablet at chest height and operate from there. It’s also great for the side or the foot of the bed for movie watching.Bottom line: This is a sturdy tablet stand that provides a safe and solid hold for basically any tablet between 7” and 12”. Assembly is incredibly easy and there are clear instructions with large illustrations for anyone who is worried about their abilities in this area. While there are a few plastic parts, they are not getting heavy or repetitive use and so I predict that durability will be good, but I haven’t owned it long enough to say this with certainty. Again, feel free to fire any questions at me in the comments section. I really like this stand and am happy to own and to recommend it. Enjoy!

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