Mounting Bracket for Ipad2

wapiti · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:41 pm Post subject: Mounting Bracket for Ipad2

Wondering what most are using for installing their IPad in their C-Dories?
I can get a Ram mount which was first designed for the I-Pad and now with a couple of spacers can be used for the Ipad2. What about a mount for something like an Ipad2 Otter box for more protection?
Thanks
Wapiti

ccflyer · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:30 pm Post subject:

I bought this for use in my truck, I haven't tried it yet on the boat but you can't beat the price Thumbs Up

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/SKQUE-iPad-Kindle-3G-Travel-Car-Mount-Holder/5634944/product.html

c-ness · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:34 pm Post subject:

We just ordered a ram mount from ram-mount.com. It attaches to a 1 inch rail. Not too pricey. Will ost a revue after it arrives.

wapiti · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:06 pm Post subject: IPad2 Mount

Anyone have any suggestions for more protection than provided by the Ram mount ? I am impressed with the otter box for the IPhone. What about an otter box for the IPad2 and a mounting system for it?
Wapiti

rogerbum · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:47 pm Post subject:

We have the suction cup Ram mount for the iPad. So far, so good, it held tight for the entire trip to Princess Louisa and back and held through a fishing trip last weekend. Still, I'm a little worried that it will fall off the window someday.

c-ness · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:45 pm Post subject:

Just received the ram mount mentioned above. I attached it to a 1" bar next to the helm in our tomcat. Very easy to do and the iPad fit very well. I believe that it will be easy to read when under way. I'll post more after some time on the water.

sfcmarc · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:57 am Post subject:

Try this http://store.griffintechnology.com/ipad/survivor

have them for both iphone and ipad2 - great protection

rogerbum · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:01 am Post subject:

c-ness · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:14 pm Post subject:

We took the tomcat out for a bit of fun today and used the ram mount for the iPad. All went well. Later in the day Rosario was a bit confused with 2-3 foot waves. We increased speed to about 25mph to smooth out the ride but still had some lumps. The ram mount worked well but the iPad screen did switch between portrait and landscape occassionally.

wapiti · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:09 pm Post subject:

C - Ness;
Thanks for the update on the IPad Ram mount. Sounds like it secures the IPad, is the change in the boats center of gravity causing the IPad screen to rotate?
Wapiti

c-ness · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:18 am Post subject:

Yes the iPad is very secure. Screen rotation isn't a function of the ram mount failing to hold firmly. I'm very pleased with the mount and even more pleased with the navionics on the iPad. The screen is so much easier to read than our old raymarine unit. I positioned the mount so that we can use it for navigation and then rotate it so that we can watch a movie in the berth.

Andrew · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:00 am Post subject:

C-Ness,

Did you order the sleeveless mount or the type that holds the IPad in a sleeve or cover. I am curious about the holding ability of the unit that holds the IPad with a case already around it.

Andrew

c-ness · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:11 pm Post subject:

We ordered the mount that does not hold the cover. When we ordered the mount we did not think about the cover but it works fine for us.

20dauntless · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 11:54 am Post subject:

I got a RAM flat surface mount that I installed and tested yesterday. It works great with my iPad 2.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041HL714/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B005F28SMA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=07HQV32M71ZHCVJN2GJ8

hambone · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:25 pm Post subject:

Thank you for posting the link. It's been bookmarked. Smile

H