PDR Mounts Heavy Duty Swivel Arm Mount for 12" to 26" Flat Panels Reviews

• Very Disappointed

  
  By A3JR0DEJKA0SNC on 2007-07-23
  I had high hopes for this mount. I have used it for about 3 weeks and am thoroughly fed up with it. If it was designed to be a set in place, non adjusting wall mount, it would be perfect. Solid metal, heavy duty lag bolts, etc...but as a tilting mount, it is horrendous! My 50" plasma drops like a rock to the 15 degree angle when the tighteners are loosened and practically requires 2 people to adjust the angle. I didn't research enough to know that a lot of the mounts in this price range have 1 touch tilt without loosening any tightener...the mounts BALANCE the display. The lack of a 15 degree upward angle makes for a big inconvenience also. It is very difficult to plug cords into the plasma once installed since you can't angle it up at all. The Peerless tilt mount(ST660) is like $13 less and has upward tilt plus self balancing tilt!!! Uninstalling this thing and putting in the new one is going to be such a pain, but I can't stand this one any longer. Buyer, beware...
  
  

• Solid made in America construction

  
  By A28OH8OG9DYIMG on 2007-09-18
  I finally took the plunge to by a new HD TV. I decided on the Samsung LNT4065F 40" 1080p LCD HDTV (~35 pounds). I bought this mount because I have to locate the TV above my existing desk, so I needed the ability to either have it against the wall, or extended out in front of the desk. Installation was a breeze, I did it myself although you should really have two people (one to hold the mount, the other to screw the lag bolt in the stud). I was able to find the manual for this online before I bought it to verify all the dimensions.
  
  PDR Mounts actually received my rebate form and actually called me to see if I was happy with the product. This is a refreshing difference from most rebate forms! Usually most companies may or may not send you a check back and I've never got a call back before. PDR went above and beyond most companies in this respect.
  
  Minor (very minor) annoyance: When I went to level it, I found that the front mounting bracket frame was maybe 2-5 degrees tilted vs. the wall mount piece. So I ended up leveling in in reference to the front mounting bracket instead of the wall mount piece so the TV is perfectly level now.
  
  --- Update! ---
  I just received the rebate check. This is amazing, since I received in just about 2 weeks. Never received a rebate so fast.
  
  

• GREAT Customer Support!

  
  By A1D3DU4YBV3BSI on 2007-08-29
  I just finished a call to PDR for technical support regarding the installation of my 3760T mount (their website address is on the product). Not only was I impressed with the quick response to my initial call, but also with the fact that the rep was familiar with the 42" Hitachi plasma television that I also purchased from Amazon. More about the plasma mounting receiver on the television than the 3760T mount (the mounting instruction pamphlet is pretty straightforward if you are thinking about installing it yourself), his answer and suggestions gave me the confidence to continue with my own installation. At the end of our conversation he even reminded me to avail myself of the rebate - which I had forgotten about completely! It's really nice to know that there are still companies who believe in their products enough that they will go the extra yard to make you a believer too. Thanks!!!
  
  

• Simple, Adjustable, Effective - Solid Steel!

  
  By AASMWJYHGJY3A on 2007-08-31
  This articulating mount was worth the investment! We purchased a Pioneer PDP-4270HD 42" Plasma and needed a mount. Considering we have a smaller living room (200 sqft) but many family members, we decided to go for an articulating mount instead of just a tilt model.
  
  This mount was very simple to install. All hardware was included and it secured our 42" plasma safely. Surprisingly, it attached much more flush to the wall than we had thought (about 4" off the wall). There are also height adjustments that allow the TV to be mounted higher or lower (3 notches to choose from). Although we were nervous placing our very heavy plasma on something attached to the wall - it is very obvious with it's 3"+ thick steel and three large steel mounting bolts that it won't be going anywhere.
  
  If we use our fingertips to give a gentle nudge or pull on the bottom of the TV, we can adjust it to where we want it (to the left or right). I've even moved it so that it faces another room (90 degree turn) and it's been very secure. Tilting it up and down can be done but it's a bit harder because you will need to tighten 2 knobs on either side once you've adjusted it to where you want it to be. To us this was not an issue (we like the angle of the screen set at one position anyway).
  
  The company for this product has been very reliable with customer service. We called before our purchase and were immediately connected to not only a *live* but also a product-informed US-based tech who gave us good advice and suggestions. We've even recieved a follow-up call to see how it's worked.
  
  Overall, an excellent experience and we're so pleased that we went with this American company and this particular mounting option.
  
  

• Very Sturdy, Easy To Install, Superior Customer Service

  
  By A2OS690A8MYOEK on 2007-12-19
  I purchased this wall bracket to hold my new 50" Panasonic HDTV to the living room wall. A very well-made item, forged with heavy gauge steel, with a quite attractive finish. Hardest part was locating the studs behind my plaster walls, but eventually pulled it off after drilling some exploratory holes. You want to get the four lag bolts into the center of the studs and tighten down, but don't do what I did: I put too much torque on one bolt and tore the head right off! (yes, Virginia, there is a thing known as "too tight"). This was most likely due to using an extension on my socket wrench, which permitted me to really crank down on the sucker. Not a big deal really, as I simply drilled another hole nearby and ran another bolt through it (which, of course, I bought at a hardware store - the bracket does not come with spare lag bolts). After installation, I hung off of the bracket and it took my weight with not so much as a shimmy. My brand-spankin' new TV went on the wall nicely and is the envy of all that see it. Even better, PDR called me after getting my rebate paperwork and said the check was on its way, which I received about five days after mailing the forms in. Nice.
  
  Do yourself a favor and get this wall bracket. It tilts as well, an added plus. You won't be disappointed. Last word of advice: do as others have suggested and connect all your cables to the back of the set before placing it on the bracket. Though you may be able to attach cables with the TV hung, your life will be infinitely more difficult this way. Some have suggested that the bracket be designed to tilt up as well, to allow for cable / wire installation while wall mounted. A good idea.
  
  
• Very strong Mount for my sony 40" LCd TV
  By A1Q7UL05NV89PF on 2007-06-17
  I purchased this from Amazon to use with my new Sony 40" LCD TV. It was extremely strong and well designed for wall mounting my set. It is American made in Corona CA by Davis PDR Mounts Co.
  It was necessary to contact them because the Sony KDL-40V2500 does not have a flat back, but has bolt heads sticking out on the back. Luckily The mount came with spacers for mounting the bracket above and below the interfering Bolt heads, and by using them I was able to mount the set easily, just like a picture frame. The bracket also came with a locking bar which prevent removal or theft.
  The standard bracket from Sony was about $350 dollars, so this was a better way to go at $80.
  Highly recommended.
  
  
• Heavy Duty is an Understatement
  By A4INYRJLQPDSN on 2007-09-11
  This mount is very well built, it uses thick metal and likely will never break. It was also very easy to install having multiple attachement points for the TV and all the necessary hardware included in the box. I would definitely buy another PDR mount when it is time to upgrade m other TVs.
  
  
• Ruggedly made, and simple to install
  By ASF072F589PTX on 2008-02-03
  I used this mount to install a 52" Toshiba LCD.
  As advertised, the steel stampings are of very robust, heavy gauge steel.
  I'll try and describe how this mount works, as I had many doubts when I ordered this and relied on luck that it would work OK.
  
  The wall mounting rail is held to the wall by 4 lag screws (3-1/2" long I think).
  I was a bit lucky in that the horizontal center of the TV was very close to halfway between 2 studs. This allowed easy centering of the mounting rail.
  However, even if it was worst case, with a stud coming at the center of the TV, the flexible design would still allow for no-problem mounting.
  The mounting holes are long slots, allowing for any range of horizontal positioning.
  Install the 1st 2 top lags, level of course. Then, you can easily install the bottom 2 lags. Mounting holes must be pre-drilled.
  I wondered about the 5 degree tilt option. The brackets that attach to the TV via 2 bolts each have two slots at the top of each. Depending on which set of slots that you use, you get either straight vertical, or 5 degree tilt. 5 degrees is just about perfect for the TV centerline at 5 ft above the floor, and my recliner at 10 ft from the TV. In reality, other distances and angles are just fine also.
  To move to vertical, 2 people can lift the TV up and set it back on the other set of slots. So, easy to change if wanted.
  As mentioned, with this TV, the vertical brackets attach to the TV with 2 bolts each (my TV). PDR includes all kinds of mounting hardware, for many TV designs.
  The brackets have several ¼" holes, spaced ½" apart at their bottom part, and slotted holes at the top. This allows for fine adjustment of vertical positioning when attached to the TV, even after the mounting rail is attached to the wall.
  Attach all of your connections before hanging the TV on the wall. You cannot get to them after.
  After the TV is hung on the rail, it can be slid side-to-side for the full length of the rail, so that the TV can be exactly centered horizontally.
  It takes 2 people to hang the TV on the mounting rail (my TV weighs ~100 lbs). Don't try it by yourself at this point. You might be very disappointed.
  The locking rail prevents the TV from being lifted off of the wall, and can be padlocked.
  This also prevents any inadvertent lifting of the TV off of the mount.
  
  Overall, I found this mount very easy to install, and highly recommend it.
  
  
• Incredible, best mount ever made.
  By A10UZHLK1SUR04 on 2008-02-09
  After investing so much in a new TV it was important for me to get a wall mount that I trusted with my investment. After limiting my selection down to three it seemed to me that I should buy one that cost a bit more and was rated at a much higher weight limit then my TV simply for the security. After doing much research on this product I found that it was actually tested up to 650lbs. With a 100lb TV I shouldn't have anything to worry about. After taking that chance and once it arrived I realized that the right choice had been made. This was sturdy, strong, and appeared to be well built. After mounting it on my wall it was worth every penny. Telescoping has changed the way I look at wall mounts, and this mount especially made me confident of it's sturdiness. I have no fear and every confidence that I can hang from the telescoping hands (and I'm almost 300lbs) with my 100lb TV without damaging anything.
  Mounting the TV to the brackets was incredibly simple. The multiple holes offered up many options for various types of TVs and lined up with my Sharp Aquios 52D64U no problem.
  I'm currently considering a second HDTV and will be buying the same mount for it without question. Highly Recommended.
  
  
• Excellent product
  By A39PN6DE7QU9NK on 2007-08-15
  We ordered two 3760T PDR mounts for Samsung 52" and 40" TVs, and are very pleased with them. They are solidly built, were easy to install, and the TVs fit onto them easily. We slightly tilted both mounts because the TVs are slightly above eye level, and the tilt feature worked fine for us on both mounts. They are also a great value for such solid construction, especially with the rebate offers. Thanks Amazon for bundling PDR mounts with the Samsung TVS through the rebate offer, because they fit hand in glove together.
  
  
• AWESOME MOUNT! Holding 52" Sony XBR3
  By A3U4DK07B1YSAQ on 2007-08-28
  Yes, you will be scared to hang over $4,000 worth of TV on the wall and be able to than turn it and rotate it but, you do not need to be worried with this. Once we found the studs and put in the bolts the next toughest thing was getting the nerve to put the TV up there. This thing is solid.
  
  I did a lot of research to insure that the mount would hold up to the weight of the my 52" LCD and this won hands down.
  
  If you are looking for a articulating mount you will not go wrong with a PDR. Also as a plus the mount has a great cable run system for my HDMI and power cables.
  
  
• Great Mount
  By A2QVIX6MGBPL51 on 2007-09-04
  This mount does everything as advertised.It will hold a much heavier TV than the 50" plasma I put up.I have all the confidence in the world that my TV will never be damaged because of a weak mount.It is easy to turn in all different directions.I wanted a good mount and and I thought the price was a little high but it is well worth it. I will be buying another one in the future for a TV in another room.I am completely satisfied.
  
  
• A Terrific Wall Mount!
  By A3TO3BRBXNOTX1 on 2007-10-11
  This is a great mount for any wall application, but especially if your space is tight. We have two relatively small seminar rooms with large tables, and we cram (too) many students into them for most of our classes, extremely limiting "navigation" space for walking. When we decided to equip the rooms with 42" LCD TVs, we couldn't afford to lose much room by having a TV projecting out from the wall any farther than absolutely necessary. That's when PDR came to the rescue with the 3760SLM Ultra-Slim Mount.
  
  Projecting only 15/16 inch, the mount adds virtually no depth to the TV, and it is amazingly strong if attached properly (one of the installers, who weighs at least 200 pounds, hung on the mount after it was installed to show me). In one of the rooms, we had an existing ceiling mount for a CRT TV and were afraid we would have to go to the expense of removing it, but one of the installers looked at the configuration of the 3760SLM and said, "Just order two of these--I can easily adapt it to that downrod," which he did at a considerable saving in time and expense for us. And not incidentally, he also said regular installation was very straightforward and simple (in fact, the total cost ended up being half of what the original estimate was!).
  
  Beyond the usefulness and quality of the product (and its great value for the money: Given its quality, the price is more than fair, especially with the rebate currently in effect), I can't conclude this review without lauding PDR's customer service: I e-mailed several times to ask various questions, and each time I received a very helpful and complete response within minutes! If only more companies cared about their customers the way PDR obviously does!
  
  In sum, I can find nothing wrong with this product. It does exactly what it says it will; it is a great value; and it is backed by excellent people. Buy it if it fits your application (or, as in our case, even if it isn't exactly what you thought you needed)!
  
  
  
• Well built TV wall mount
  By A39VJ1PFXAYQUS on 2008-01-02
  This wall mount kit weighed more than the flat screen TV. It is well built with several bolts and spacers for a variety of TV's. The directions are clear but time should be taken to review everything before you bolt it to the wall. Since most wall mounts will need to be tilted for proper viewing, the angle and brackets seem well suited for our living room viewing. Overall, a very good product.
  
  
• Apples
  By A3FXEXG7ZKXMRJ on 2008-01-07
  Great product. Easy to set up and mount to wall. Great rebate processing in 1 week from mailed form.
  
  
• Very Good
  By A3D4Y63TAAEMNF on 2008-01-10
  Just received this bracket and I have to say its well worth the money because I was a little hesitant at first because of the price. It is very heavy duty and can easily handle any TV if mounted correctly. I recommend it 100%
  
  
• Rock-solid, easy to install, American made and a great value.
  By ANP52RMYDV62T on 2007-08-16
  I didn't do a lot of research before buying this mount, all I knew was that it was paired with the TV and very reasonably priced. I was amazed when I received it. This mount is precision built and fit my Samsung LN-T4665F perfectly. Installation was easy and I was actually able to mount it myself. I have little kids who get into everything and I don't worry about them or the TV because this mount is so sturdy. The angle viewing adjustment is perfect and the locking bar holds it all in place. This mount also gives you a few inches either direction horizontally which is great if the studs in the wall aren't dead center where you want to mount the TV. I even received a call from PDR just to make sure I didn't need any help installing it. World class product from a fantastic company.
  
  
• Just Right
  By AFVUP8Z8XDKAP on 2007-08-23
  I am using this American made product with a 46" LCD. The mount is solid and was easy to install. The installation kit included several sets of bolts of various lengths and diameters to fit different TVs. I received the rebate check in record time of about 2 weeks after I sent it.
  
  The instructions were thorough and easy to understand.
  
  
• very nice product
  By A3FXSOGZPS2N5M on 2007-08-21
  I recently purchased this mount to use with a samsung 46" lcd I bought. Installation was very straightforward with the supplied equipment included with the mount kit. The tilt feature was important to me as the tv is going over the fireplace. The tilt is easy to use and set to the angle needed. All in all, im very happy with this mount.
  
  
• Incredible Mount
  By A3MGKWA4XW15MO on 2007-09-18
  I have a 52" LCD TV on this mount and it is rock solid. I can move the tv very easily as needed to watch from different positions.The cabling system is the best of all the mounts that i looked at. I have 2 hdmi and a set of component cables running through it with no problems. Also i received the rebate incredible quickly.The best part is that PDR mounts are made in the USA and if you have any questions you can give them a call.I would definitly buy another PDR mount.
  
  
• SOLID, FUNCTIONAL, RELIABLE
  By A3557F9E23DID3 on 2007-12-12
  This articulating arm was not only easy to install for our 52" flatscreen TV but is extremely sturdy and stretches to 26" where we keep it most of the time. Our TV was up within 30 minutes - easy to read directions, thank you! It is so dependable that I've bought the PDR Mount 3442 model for our 40" upstairs.
  
  
• easy to use
  By A1WFWXZEM3VL7B on 2008-01-12
  Just screw in and it will hold 23" samsung tv. easy to pull tv out and pivot
  
  
• Well made
  By A15B9BR163XFG on 2008-01-21
  A very sturdy built wall mount. Simple instructions, easy assembly. Glad I chose this one. My 46" Samsung LCD TV looks great on the wall. Will not go wrong with this mount....
  
  
• Bought Two!
  By A17EH9B5NFH4YY on 2008-01-22
  This mount is Great! I bought two for brand new Sharp Aquos 46" LCD's.
  It was simple to install, the instructions were clear and straightforward. Sturdy is an understatement! and PDR must provide for every imaginable mounting bolt combination there is. I love the fact that I can choose to lay the screen flat against the wall or angle it downward slightly simply by lifting the set(2 people) and setting it on the appropriate notch. PDR Mounts 3760F Heavy Duty Fixed Mount for 37" to 60" Flat Panel Displays
  
  
• PDR LCD TV mount.
  By AAFPCT88B6B4U on 2008-01-24
  This mount is very very well made and incredibly solid. When I felt the weight of it in the box I sensed quality. It has more than enough holes and perforations to accomodate even the most picky installer and there is lots of lateral and up-down movement to play with. The lateral movement can be made easily with the tv installed (even my Samsung 53" LCDTV) by just sliding it, but if you want to lower or raise the tv (if you decide once the tv is hung) then you have to take the tv off the mount and relocate the two hanger brackets which attach to the back of your TV. It has minimal protrusion from the wall for a tilt mount and it is easy to install once you locate the closest wall studs. Comes with a nice easy to install lock bar to deter theft (locks not included). All in all a nice piece of well designed well thought out equipment, made in the U.S. too.
  
  
• Be aware of your TV's mounting guidelines
  By A33YLUL2MLVJAR on 2007-06-26
  We returned this mount for two reasons. First, Sony specifies that its LCD TVs be mounted to allow slightly more than 2" of air space between the wall and the back of the TV. Even with spacers provided in the mounting hardware, the spacing is a bit less than 2". Second, we found that a coffee table we had used for our old TV works perfectly for the new LCD--the middle of the screen is at eye level, which is recommended in the manual. Also, the table holds the cable box, DVD recorder, and center speaker for the audio system. In spite of this, we might eventually mount the TV on the wall and would probably purchase a different PDR mount that provided the specified air space. They seem to be very sturdy and the process for attaching them to the wall is straightforward.
  
  
• Great product
  By A2KWOJCFQR5EPZ on 2007-09-05
  I just purchased the 3760T
  I was very please with the ease to install as well as the
  quality. I puchased a Samsung 4065 40 inch tv and couldn't be more please how everything mounted.
  
  
  
  
• Superior Product
  By ALHVZLMY6O0DJ on 2007-09-19
  The product is very sturdy and it is easy to install. It took me less than twenty minutes to install. I am very pleased with it.
  
  
• PDR Mount
  By A1QIC4KV4QSSH0 on 2007-09-21
  Easy to install on wall and easy to hang TV on it. Would reccomend!
  
  
• Very sturdy, nice American made product.
  By AGWMYFKPKL0H4 on 2007-09-27
  I bought this mount to hang my Pioneer Pro1140HD 50" Plasma. I was very excited about my new TV and wanted only the best, most secure solution to protect my investment. After a couple of hours of researching online, reading reviews and comparing specs, I finally decided on this one. I am very pleased with it. Once you decide where to mount it, how high and left to right, you must find the studs in the wall. I was lucky enough to be able to mount this across 3 studs as one of them was a double stud and therfore clsoer than 16", and the mount is 32" wide. Any way I used 6 lag bolts (4 were included) and it is very secure. The included mounting screws (and there are plenty of them to match any TV I suppose) were a cinch to match up to my TV.
  ** They only problem I had was it seemed that once the TV went on to the mount, it rested on the lower hooks, and not at all on the 2 upper hooks. It just didn't seem like my $[...] TV was seated properly, and I didn't want to wake up one night to a large crash, Scary! At first I thought I was doing something wrong, but there is really only one way it goes on. So I called technical support (number included in the paperwork) and they assured me this was by design. He told me that the weight of the TV is supported and held by the bottom 2 hooks, while the top 2 hooks are there to keep the TV from falling forward. It just seems that the top 2 hooks could have been a slightly "snuger" fit. This is why I gave 4 stars and not 5 stars. However, I have to trust the company, and so far so good... My TV looks beautiful on our living room wall.
  By the way I ordered this mount from [...], and as always, a fast ship and excellent product!
  
  

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