Peerless SF640 Universal Fixed Low-Profile Wall Mount for 23" to 46" Displays (Black)
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Customer Review: Outstanding product -- the manufacturer has thought it out carefully
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very solid steel mount which easily handles our 40" LCD TV. The packaging is outstanding (really) in that all the hardware you need is enclosed in carefully compartmentalized plastic bags.
After mounting, you can slide the TV left or right a few inches if required. It is also possible to "lock" the TV to the mount but it is a bit of a pain as you need to use a specially designed (included) allan key and the screw is so close to the wall that you can't turn the key through 360 degrees. It also tend to dust your knuckles a bit as you turn it. Finally, it becomes impossible to tilt the TV out enough to change the cables at the back once the lock screw is tightened.
Once mounted, I found the TV to be very close to the wall so if you have component cables with long plugs they may touch the wall when the TV is in place.
When installing mounts like these, pay very close attention to the instructions as you must make sure there is a sound mechanical connection with a stud or cement block. Drywall alone will not work as a mounting surface. Mounting to metal studs is particularly troublesome.
I installed it on cinder block and plaster without difficulty. Thankfully the force applied by the TV is mostly downward rather than outward in the case of a tube TV so you can feel quite comfortable that the thing will stay put as long as you mount it carefully. Use a level.
It is just a pleasure to use such a well designed and carefully thought out product.
Customer Review: Excellent value in a basic flat screen wall mount
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this for a friend to help mount his VIZIO 32-inch plasma HDTV on the wall. The mount came with an extensive set of mounting hardware for compatibility with multiple brands and models of flat screen TVs, and sure enough, one set was a perfect fit for the VIZIO VP322's metric mounting holes.
It's pretty basic - two parts mount to the back of the TV, one piece attaches to the wall. Hook the TV brackets onto the wall mount, tighten a couple of screws to lock it in place and you're done. The securing screws that fasten the TV bracket to the wall plate are a little hard to reach, but Peerless thoughtfully includes a long Allen screw driver which makes this pretty painless.
By the way, for those concerned about whether or nor this will fit your TV, the SF640 mount supports TVs with "mounting patterns" up to 17.73" wide and 12.94" high. This means that the mounting bolt holes in the back of your television can be no more than 17.73 inches apart (width) and no more than 12.94 inches apart (height). If your TV's mounting pattern is larger than this in either dimension then this is not the mount for you. The load capacity of the mount is up to 150 pounds so this should accommodate most flat panel TVs 46 inches or below (assuming the mounting pattern fits your TV and you mount it properly).
There is no tilt capability, but for the price this really can't be expected. All in all, a great value (with a 5-year warranty) and a high quality product.
Customer Review: Mounted my 40" Sony - No Problem
Summary: 4 Stars
If you're considering mounting your TV, and don't want to break the bank, I can recommend this one. I mounted our Sony KDL-40S20L1 with no problem. All the hardware is provided for most every brand of TV.
I did sweat just a bit when hanging the TV on the bracket. There seemed to be no more than a couple inches of adjustment left/right. Luckily, since the bracket was near perfectly centered, the TV did not need to slide much to correct for being "near" perfect :-) Also, I used two mounting holes in the middle since the wall plate did not spread the 16" on either side to fasten it to another stud. Using the one stud/two fasteners seems to be plenty strong for the job.
What I did not like about the mount is time it took to turn the screws to secure the braces to the wall bracket. They are located on the bottom of the braces and ensure the TV does not come off the bracket. The supplied wrench is "L" shaped and the short leg is way too long to turn 360 degrees. (The good news is that your TV is only and inch or so off the wall) I spent more time turning those two screws than the entire time it took to mount the bracket or the braces. I plan to use my Dremel to trim the leg of the "L", or cut it off completely. I might then be able to use an electric screwdriver with that to speed up that process.
Lastly, you'll need a buddy when you mount the TV. It definitely takes two to make sure the thing gets hung safely. Good Luck to you!
Customer Review: Almost great TV mount
Summary: 4 Stars
First, let me start by saying I am blown away by how quickly Amazon filled this order. I placed the order on a Sunday, taking advantage of the standard (free) shipping, and was quite surprised when I received the order the following Wednesday.
The TV mount worked exactly as described, and came with an assortment of screws and other mounting hardware to do the trick. No extra trips to the hardware store - almost. Much to my chagrin, I discovered that when trying to hang my LG flat panel on the wall, this mount didn't extend out enough to allow the AC power cord to plug into the outlet I had located behind the TV. The TV plug projected from the wall about an 1 1/2", requiring me to go to the Depot to purchase a recessed wall outlet, like the ones used for hanging clocks.
My only other comment is that the set screws used to secure the TV to the mount are accessed using a very long allen wrench, and in order to turn them, you must crouch down below the hanging TV and carefully turn the wrench. This isn't terrible, but when the mount is flush against the wall, like this one is designed to fit, you are only able to get 3/4 of a turn of the wrench before you must take it out, and carefully reposition it in the allen screw. The whole process of securing the TV took about 5 minutes.
Have to say, all in all - this mount cost about half what a comparable mount at Best Buy would have cost - and does the trick nicely.
Customer Review: Not Good for Samsung 23"
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this to mount a Samsung LN-T2353H 23" LCD. Although Peerless says this model will work with this TV, I found it difficult to do so. First of all, this TV has a plug in the back that goes in at a 90 degree angle which gets in the way of the vertical brackets. I had to move the vertical brackets up higher (not centered as per instructions) in order to get the plug in. Even with that, it is not in all the way. Secondly, these same vertical brackets fall right in line with many of the inputs in the back, making it impossible to use most of them. I had to use the side AV inputs for a VCR...which looks kind of ugly. As others have said, this low profile mounting bracket almost puts the TV too close to the wall, so many of the wires have to be bent uncomfortably in order to get it to lay flat on the mount. It might be a good idea to use spacers so you get additional wall clearance. Also, that allen wrench has to go! good thing the screw only has to turn a little in order to lock in.
I probably should have exchanged this for another wall mount system, but maybe the problems have to do with the way the TV is set up (and that it is too small) and I would have these issues with any wall mount? I have no problem with the Peerless itself, except for that allen wrench, but maybe it is better for slightly bigger TVs.