Where can I get a professional looking iPad Mount?

August 8, 2011 2:20 PM

Where can I get a professional looking iPad Mount?

I have an original iPad I would like to mount on the wall to display artwork. I would like to use some sort of mount that would make it look like a frame and would cover the home button so only the screen is visible. I've seen these used in museums, etc. but I haven't found any for sale online that looked as professional. Any ideas?

Thanks!

posted by austinlee to Computers & Internet (7 answers total)

Will it be permanent? If you don't mind cutting into the wall you can use something like a Sonance iPort, which mounts flush and can supply power from wiring run inside the wall. It doesn't cover the home button itself, but you could attach the frame of your choice to the front of the plastic bezel.
posted by contraption at 2:40 PM on August 8, 2011 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Thanks for the response but not exactly what I was thinking of. My setup will not be permanent.

I actually just found what I was looking for online. Here is a link to an example. The only problem is that I just called them and it was out of my price range (over $400). I guess my new question is if anyone has a more affordable alternatives to something like the link I posted?
posted by austinlee at 3:01 PM on August 8, 2011

It's just a wall mount without the button covering, but it's much cheaper: Wall Mount. (Please note, I have no personal experience with this device. It's just something that ended up in my inbox.)
posted by sardonyx at 3:58 PM on August 8, 2011

$169 for this frame.


These guys don't list a price, but have some nice ideas. (I like the wooden framed one.)


This eBay frame is only $59, but doesn't look like it covers the home button.



Good Luck : )
posted by MansRiot at 4:02 PM on August 8, 2011

Obviously I linked too soon and duplicated one of your own findings. The other two, look at the other two! /facepalm
posted by MansRiot at 4:04 PM on August 8, 2011

Hey, nClosures! I know those guys! They're a local start-up with manufacturing operations in the Midwest, so everything is made in the US. Great group of guys.
posted by joedan at 10:24 PM on August 8, 2011

This is probably not nice enough for your purposes, but I just noticed that the coffee shop I was at today was using this stand.
posted by Betelgeuse at 10:30 PM on August 8, 2011