This is the perfect alternative to the $100 Rode arm
587667
This is the perfect alternative to the $100 Rode arm. I needed a big Studio arm since my desk is big and this saved me tons of money!
2077101
Very nice product.  I was surprised at the quality for a dual arm mount at the $100 price.  It's not quite as fancy or shiny as the Ergotron mounts (which are REALLY nice) but just as functional.

The kit comes with all the tools and hardware needed to install.

AND, this particular kit can be mounted in two ways: 1) with the clamp or 2) with a through-hole mount.  I mounted mine to a counter top by drilling through and the installation was really clean: Basically the pipe rising up from the counter.
645864
The reason i purchase this arm is simple. i wanne lie in bed and watch movie while the monitor angle could be adjective. This desk arm is a nice choice for me. It can be mount in the edge of the desk. Thus, you do not need to worry that it will take up the space of your desk. This arm is excellent for the small office desk. The base of the arm is a small USB hub with 4 USB ports. You can connect your USB devices to the hub which help you get rid of the messy stuff in your table. Since the arm was equipped with three joints. It is flexible enough to let you see the monitor from all angles possible. I think it is designed for the people who working in the office. However, it is also to have one in bedroom. I can adjust the angle, just bend it a little bit. This angle is perfect to watch a movie when lying in bed. It is made of sturdy materials. Regardless how heavy your monitor is, the arm could hold it tight.
2638399
Coming from an absolute amateur this is an absolutely perfect product for its price.

I had a Music video this past Saturday and needed something that could steady my camera that would not be as difficult to balance or set-up as my Flycam Junior was.  Out of the box i was able to put the rails and grips together in maybe three minutes with not one error or issue.  I also purchased the $20 Matte Box which fits wonderfully!  Neewer also has a $50 Follow Focus that fits this rig.

Once in use the thing feels wonderful.  I used a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and it fit perfectly and felt perfect.  Cameras with fold out screens or external monitors will make the rig much more comfortable as you want be forced into awkward angles to see smaller screens.  I will recommend buying a Quick Release Adapter/Plate if you plan on going between this rig and other rigs/tripods often during a shoot.

The build quality is excellent for the $100 price.  It is a very minimal rig but when compared to $300+ rigs it more than stands its ground.  I ran into several walls, sat the thing on rough concrete, and dropped it on thin carpet and the thing still looks brand new(none of which were done with the camera mounted).  I wouldn't recommend being rough with it but if you do, it will be fine.

I notice some reviewers commenting on the looseness of the hand grips and ill say mine can be tightened fine and not move but i prefer a little looseness to change to a more comfortable grip on the fly.

If you need a shoulder rig to semi-stabilize your footage without breaking the bank, this is the perfect choice.  Also, this thing will make any camera look more 'professional'.  I got numerous compliments on the rig and some business cards...from Mormons wanting me to attend their upcoming service to worship...without the camera.
2639477
This arm holds a 1 1/4 lb. microphone without problem (see photos).  The 4 springs along the arm counter-balanced this monster microphone almost perfectly, so lighter units would be even easier.  Wingnut-style knobs at both of the top two elbows allowed me to tighten or loosen the tension the on mechanism as needed.

Using the built-in cable, I experienced no interference over the XLR connection.  My microphone, which is 54mm in diameter and much larger than most, did not fit the all-metal shock mount -- which I expected and is not the fault of the boom arm.  The clamp grabs a metal stand I have my music gear on strongly and has a soft pad on the inside top part to grip the stand without slipping.  There is a review here that shows a broken pot-metal clamp, however my unit in late January 2016 shipped with a STAMPED-metal clamp (see pictures) that seems unlikely to fail as shown in that person's picture.  The knob on the side of the clamp tightens the arm enough prevent it from moving if needed.

In use, the arm did not squeak or "zing" from the springs while being moved.  Moving it all around, I have seen no evidence of the paint flaking off, though it does become scratched where the beams of the arm encounter friction on the elbow plates, which is to be expected.  When the thumb screw on the mount is loosened too much, the arm can wobble slightly, but this is corrected by tightening the knob back up.

The unit seems more than strong and stable enough to be used for podcasts, voiceovers, or recording instrumental tracks.  While it doesn't have the silky-smooth feel of say, a Rode PSA1, it is less than 1/4 of the price of the Rode.  The all-metal shock mount is a nice (essentially) freebie as well which will fit more reasonable microphones than my monster.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/ECOOPRO-Studio-Condenser-Recording-Microphone-Compatible-with-All-Windows-PC-Laptop-Computers-Black/dp/B015PG0UYE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">ECOOPRO Studio Condenser Recording Microphone Compatible with All Windows PC/Laptop Computers Black</a>&nbsp;I purchased this boom arm at a discount for honest review purposes and evaluation.
2775998
My TomTom 720 mount broke where the clear plastic suction point attached to the black plastic frame. I tried to fix it, but it didn't last long.

After careful research and considering several alternatives, I found this to be the best, and least expensive alternative.

I was impressed with the build quality. I thought the handle to attach the suction part to the window, and the actual suction area was far better than TomTom's original part. I had to use part of the old TomTom mount to make this work, but that is how it is designed. (The part where the TomTom mounts to, detaches from the swivel point, and attaches to this part.)So don't bother if you don't have your old mount.  I thought it worked really well, because you can use the part with the Tomtom plugs and electrics, but get a better suction point. You also seem to have all the same swivel flexibility to ensure you can mount the device just how you want to.

So now I have a suction mount that works even better than the original.  It also is available with an extra dash mounted plate, so you can switch cars. I didn't need that feature since both of my cars I attach the GPS to the window.
3533398
If you are shocked at the price of the Black Rapid strap, here is a perfect alternative. Well made and less than half the price.
3453062
I am writing this review from the perspective of a professional artist using the LX Desk Mount on a Wacom Cintiq 21UX.  I ordered this piece after a little research as I had become completely tired of using the stock Cintiq stand.  This arm was probably just as important of a purchase for my work as the Cintiq itself.  The arm has allowed me to save a ton of desk space by having the tablet attached to it and mounted side by side with my main monitor when not in use and when in use has given me the flexibility I've always wanted from my Cintiq.  I am able to move the tablet around basically anywhere I need, even relaxing with it on my lap if I feel like drawing casually on my computer chair or standing up and using traditional painting techniques.  It's simply amazing.  If you own a Cintiq, then you should definitely get this mount.  The installation and adjustment took literally under 10 minutes.
2516203
I love the arm & the mounting system, but figure I'll end up breaking the cradle in a year or so from use.  That doesn't concern me too much as it is status quo in the mount market so I have a ready solution.  Why package a chintzy cradle with an awesome mount? Probably because cellphones are changing a lot and it's cheap & easy to do so.  But the cradle looks modular and easy to replace if you choose.

This attaches to the passenger side seat restraining bolt, so it's not going anywhere.  The stiff neck moves exactly where you'd like it to be (with a little force) and then will stay there even when jostled about.  At the end of the neck there is a screw to adjust the angle of the mount itself which is fairly critical for any mount.  Even during aggressive acceleration and cornering (I haven't had it on the track) the phone stays right where it  should and the mount is rock solid.  Gone are the days where I need to worry about my cell phone mount flying off the dash or the window under hard acceleration . . . or simply being in the sun too long.

My only concern is that I've had cradles with the clicking plastic tightening mechanism before and they tend to fail after a year.  This feels like the same system and if it breaks I'll just use epoxy to freeze the gears and a blow torch to reform the plastic into a permanent solution.  But I'm sure you can buy a replacement head for fairly cheap if you have neither epoxy nor a blow torch. If they made the cradle out of metal instead of injection mold plastic this thing would be perfect (and last for the life of the car).

You can also drill the mounting system strait into the floor or sidewall of or vehicle (and it comes with the supplies for that), but the seat bolt system works phenomenally well with only a little interfering with your passenger.  Still, the mounting bracket and metal screws are there if you want to permanently affix it to your car.
4374732
If you're contemplating a $100 mount to hold your small-ish TV, put down the $100 mount and think again. (I actually took my $100 mount back to Best Buy without even opening it. You see, I didn't put it down in time. Don't be like me.)

This mount is absolutely perfect for a 24" Vizio that cost around $170. Why pay nearly 2/3 the TV price for a mount? Crazy.

The maximum hole spacing on this mount is 100mm which is ideal for a lot of small TVs. You could get a bigger mount for a possible TV upgrade down the road, but the bigger mounting plate might interfere with inputs on the back of the TV. Keep it simple with this small mount. And if you ever upgrade to a bigger TV, just upgrade the mount right along with it. From the perspective of weight, this could hold a much bigger TV. The only issue would be the hole layout on the bigger TV.

This comes with everything you need and more. It includes several different screw sizes to accommodate common hole sizes on TVs, and it includes both lag bolts for installation into a stud, and anchors for installation into concrete. It also includes a wrench, but the wrench isn't used for installation (I believe it's only intended for tightening the bolt for the tilt). For installation into a stud you'll need a drill with 1/8" drill bit, a screw driver, and an adjustable wrench or socket set for turning the lag bolt. I think the lag bolt size is metric. I didn't have a socket that fit it, so I used the adjustable wrench with no problem. Most people can install this without instructions, but they're worth looking at to make sure you use the included washers/spacers when necessary.

Our 24" Vizio TV is only 6.8 pounds so it's on the very low end of what this mount can hold. Ideally, this mount would extend straight from the wall a couple more inches, but I understand with larger, heavier TVs a longer arm poses a structural problem. Anyway, this is installed on the wall of the top bunk of a bunk bed, and the TV can be rotated a full 90-degrees (so it's perpendicular to the wall) without coming into contact with the wall. There's an inch or two gap which is good, but it doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room. On bigger TVs this would be an impossible configuration given the arm extension length of this mount. Just keep this in mind if your application is for the TV to be perpendicular to the wall most of the time.

Overall I have to say this is a great mount and I couldn't ask for more given the price.

UPDATE 1/25/16 (Original review 1/22/16): The advertised 360-degree rotation of the mounting plate cannot be tightened/fixed with the bolt through the mounting plate. That bolt only tightens/fixes the tilt position. So even with a fixed tilt position the mounting plate will rotate 360-degrees. This is a slight annoyance, but not enough to change my original review score, especially considering price. Just FYI in case you're looking to be able to lock the TV into a certain position axially around the bolt.
4949518
A great, and affordable alternative to the ridiculously expensive router table lifts.  Despite not being as easy to use as the really great lifts on the market, I've given this 5-Stars because it is such a value that I am happy to overlook the slight difference in ease of operation.

I've got the 1617EVSPK and the standard base in my will NOT function as this base does.  The kits may have changed over time, so there could be different situations.  The key question is whether the vertical adjuster knob/shaft has or has not an exposed and tool engageable end on the shaft.  On my standard base, the end of the shaft is just flat terminated a bit beyond the threaded micro-adjust part.  The micro-adjust is held in place w/ the same E-clip that has been shown to fail -- mine is fine, but will add the stop collar if needed.  I bought this unique base because its micro-adjuster has an essential extension with a hex-socketed tip that makes this base work with an above-table manipulated hex key.  This extension is visible in the photo, as it runs from just over the clamp lever up to the base, w/ the hex-socket getting housed within the base -- the hex key is only a few millimeters longer than is visible above the base.
4094324
This monitor arm more than tripled the useable real estate on my desk.  As highlighted in another review, the monitor arm does not come with any fasteners to attach the device to the wall, but that was not a deal-breaker. I've tried other monitor arms, some more expensive, some less so.  What I found out was that 3M came through with their promise and made a very durable and easily adjustable arm.  Many arms can move well in one, maybe two directions.  This arm can move in virtually any direction - up and down and side to side.  For those who are athletic, the arm can even even move up and down while simultaneously moving side to side!  I personally have my monitor permanently entrenced in the landscape mode, but for those users who like to switch from landscape to portrait, portrait to landscape and back and forth, it can be done with a flick of the wrist.  In fact, the monitor can even be moved from portrait to landscape, side to side and up and down, ALL AT THE  SAME TIME!!! INCREDIBLE!
323427
My 2 uses for the arm thus far have been to bracket a videocam on a railing upstairs above the entertainment below. Very secure mount and far enough away from the railing to be effective; worked perfectly. I also attach it to a table and mount an slr on it. Below it I move pieces of paper in a basic animation operation. Again, perfect for the job. Adequate reach for my purposes. Be aware that it does not amount to a long reach. Check the specs. Folds compactly and rides easily in my gear bag. Semms very well made and is seriously sturdy.
3551226
This really works well. It's much easier to attach to the window with a single lever. The quality of the plastic is very good and a great value for the price. The ball and socket joint can be tightened and loosened as required. The vertical arm has a great knob to tighten and loosen the vertical placement. It holds my Tom Tom rock solid with no movement. I'm extremely pleased. It's not as portable as the compact Tom Tom mount but I wasn't looking for that.
953824
I use this on a DJI Osmo camera, and I find it's 90% as good as a $150 Rode VideoMic Pro I have in terms of sound quality.  It lacks a bit of low end, but the quality is very very good.  Love that it takes no batteries, is omnidirectional (a strike against the Rode is that it's a shotgun mic, which isn't really suitable for a gimbaled video platform like the Osmo), and is very small.  Easy to thrown in the Osmo case and go, whereas the Rode requires extra cold-shoes to mount to the camera etc.
4549502
I didn't want to spend another $200+ on an electronic loupe having already spent that amount for a magnifying loupe. The shoulder rig made it unusable on my BMPCC because of the alignment. This inexpensive solution was perfect. I have the camera in front of me and also raised just the right amount.
It's well built and the clamp system holds well. Another great Smallrig product.
146572
I seldom write reviews but I felt like this piece of equipment was deserving.  For under $100, I wasn't expecting too much but I was very pleasantly surprised when I tried this out. I really like the way the stepping mechanism twists to allow the stepping to be more ergonomic.  The arm bands were ok, but a little bit too taut to be very useful for working the arms.  About half way into my first work out I gave up on the attached armbands and added in arm weights instead. What I ended up with was an AMAZING and fun work out.  I also bought a $900 rowing machine and I can't decide which piece of equipment gives me a better work out.  I would definitely buy this stepper again and recommend it to anyone who wants a great workout. It is SO worth the money, and then some.