desire2 Flex Arm Articulated Mount for Tablets

£44.99

I’m a big Kindle reader, and I’ve seen a growing number of people using arm mounts to attach their Kindle to a table or the side of their bed, so they can read without holding the device and just using a wireless clicker. Therefore, when I got to test out the Flex Arm Articulated Mount from desire2 I knew exactly how I wanted to put it to the test.

The Flex Arm Articulated is made from anodized aluminium giving it a great sturdy feel. The arm features 4 pivot points and a bottom rotation joint which are quite firm to ensure you can perfectly angle the arm in your needed position without the joints being too loose and moving during use. The articulated arm clips into the tablet cradle, with a securing loop behind it to help keep your tablet in place. The Flex Arm even comes with an allen key to allow you to securely lock the arm in one position, adding even greater stability for your device. The overall construction of the Flex Arm felt super secure and premium.

To secure the arm to a surface you just use the base clamp which opens pretty wide. I tested the clamp on my desk, and it works perfectly, with plenty of room so I think the clamp would be ideal even for larger desks, nightstands or even headboards which have a depth of up to 55mm. Once in place, the clamp can be tightened to the exact width you need, ensuring that you always get a firm grip. Plus the clamp even had a silicone rubber pad on one side, so you know that even on a shiny surface the clamp will closely firmly with good resistance from moving.

Now the Flex Arm is designed for tablets, and for this, it is super useful with a 640mm max expansion of the tablet grip holder. I especially like the added silicone rubber on the tablet holder for additional grip. To place your tablet in the holder you just push the arms open, and they automatically spring back in providing a secure and firm hold on your tablet. I will note that of the entire Flex Arm, the holder for your device doesn’t feel as a premium, being made from plastic, but this is likely to ensure they could include the spring mechanism without harming your device. I would have liked to have seen a more seamless look for the tablet holder with the arm itself.  

The main reason I wanted to give the Flex Arm a go was to see how it would work for use with a Kindle. The Flex Arm’s device holder is a little too wide when outstretched to hold the Kindle around the middle like it would with a tablet. However, thanks to the complete flexibility of the arm you can instead move the arm to hold around the top and bottom of your Kindle to still make it work with it. This didn’t cause too much of an issue, and thanks to my case the grip didn’t press the power button on the bottom of my Kindle which could have cause issues if the arm turned my Kindle off when I went to use it! Once attached, I could then use my Kindle hands-free by attaching the arm to the desk and then using my own wireless clicker to turn the pages. Therefore, for use with a Kindle, which has been going viral online in recent months, the desire2 Flex Arm Articulated Mount is a great option both for Kindle and tablets.

Aside from using the Flex Arm with my Kindle, I also loved hovering my tablet above my desk as an added screen for working, as the arm meant I could position it perfectly in line with my other screen for a dual screen set up for extra productive work. Therefore, the possibilities with the Flex Arm are endless as it is such a useful bit of kit that fits so seamlessly into your desk or nightstand set up for easy watching of TV, reading, or even for working all with a single table-mounted arm which you can move from room to room depending on your needs that day.

Overall, if you are looking for a sturdy, well-made and premium-feeling articulated arm to hold your tablet then the Flex Arm Articulated Mount for Tablet from desire2 is a great option. Plus, as a choice for recreating the viral ‘lazy reading hack’ by placing your Kindle in the Flex Arm it is super functional too. I’ll definitely be using the Flex Arm to watch TV on my tablet as well as to read my Kindle in bed. Plus, for the price, it really is a great option that delivers everything you could need at an affordable price point.   

Pros:

• Solid and durable design that is made to last and will hold your device securely
• 4 pivot joints and a rotating base joint for complete adjustability to get just the right angle
• Secure clamp for the desk with good depth width making it ideal for attaching to many surfaces

Cons:

• The device clamp grip doesn’t feel as premium as the rest of the arm
• For use with a Kindle you may need to clip the device clamp around the top and bottom of your device rather than the sides as it is not designed for Kindles specifically