If you can't tie your own shoe laces… don't buy this, it will be too complicated for you to put together.
Ok jokes aside. If you are reading this, most likely you are like me and read through a ton of comments before deciding to buy this thing.
I was a little apprehensive about purchasing this because of some of the other reviews. I have three 32 inch Samsung curved monitors (LC32F397FWNXZA). They do not have VESA mounting holes in the back so I had to find an alternative.
Even though I had all that apprehension because of the reviews I decided to buy it… I didn't really have many options. The outcome of the install was so hilarious to me I had to come and write a review.
There are a few 'issues' listed in other reviews I want to address.
1) The people complaining about the number of pieces this adapter comes in: Yes, this thing comes in several pieces.. about 40 pieces + some foam adhesive strips. YES you need to assemble this thing. NO this isn't 'excessive' or done on purpose to save shipping costs. This mount is meant to fit a pretty big range of monitors both length wise and thickness. If you have a smaller monitor that is pretty thin, you aren't going to use as many pieces. If you have a curved or thick boy, you are probably going to use almost all of the pieces. There are even two sets of (4) screws to use depending on the thickness of your monitor. (I used all the pieces except for the extra set of screws).
2) To the people complaining about how difficult this is to assemble: what????? It takes 5-10 minutes max. If you are having issues assembling this, did you even bother to read the instructions? Even without instructions, this thing is pretty easy to figure out.
3) To the people complaining about how sturdy it is: did you assembly it correctly? Did you tighten the screws sufficiently? This thing is pretty sturdy on my monitor and its a curved monitor.. I didn't tighten it all the way. Because of this I have some minor slippage of the arms when I move it around a lot but its not bad. I would not turn the monitor horizontal, this adapter isn't designed with that in mind.
4) To the people complaining that the tools are garbage: yeah, they are pretty crap BUT you can fully assemble this with the tools provided, its just way easier if you go get a set of real tools. You basically get a child's play wrench in the box.
5) To the people saying the bolts on this adapter do not fit any VESA plates: I'm not sure if the manufacturer changed this, maybe it was a bad batch or if I just got lucky but I had 0 issues using it on this mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MIBN16O/
Don't buy this if:
-You have difficulty looking at assembly drawings/reading instructions.
-Have trouble with small parts.
-Do not want to have to use a wrench/screwdriver.
-Have a MONITOR outside of the size range. Yes, some people have had success with ultrawide monitors, it depends on the aspect ratio as to whether or not this will work for you. Do NOT buy this thinking it will mount your tablet or tablet-like screen. This is not meant for super slim portable screens like in that one guy's review.
-Have a curved monitor that doesn't really have a 'flat' part on the back.
-Have a monitor with a super-thin or nonexistent bezel. The clips are meant to rest against the bezel, if its too thin it's going to interfere with the screen.
-You haven't looked at/identified where your monitor's access ports/buttons are. My monitor's ports were in a recessed area in the middle/bottom of the monitor, this fit perfectly between the mount arms. My power button is to the far right side of my monitor. If your monitor's ports are off-center or if you are trying to mount a very small monitor this might cause you issues.
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