The Freedom II from MountMe is a universally adaptable mounting solution for the iPad 2. It offers options for in-car, on the wall, in your lap, and on your desk settings.
FreedomII for iPad 2
Freedom II in suction cup mode
The Freedom II will pan 360 degrees and tilt 90 degrees. It is equipped with screws for permanent mounting, a heavy duty strap for a headrest, car visor, your leg, or any other object you can wrap a strap around. There are also four heady duty suction cups that easily attach to the bracket that will provide a secure mounting option for hard surfaces such as glass, mirrors, or some refrigerators.
The bracket acts as a kickstand for either vertical or landscape use. The Freedom II is made from a strong, hard plastic. The MSRP is US$44.99.
Using the product
Once I figured out how to attach the stand to the back, which wasn’t easy because you have to put your hand between the back of the case and the back of the stand — a space of about 1-¾ inches, I thought I was all set. Unfortunately that was not the case. I was not able to completely seat my iPad 2 in the case itself. I really tried. I even placed my iPad and the case face down on a padded surface, stood over it, and pressed — trying to get that fourth corner to pop in place. It never did.
I will be the first to admit that my hands are small and I don’t have much strength in them, but I should not have had to try for half an hour to get one corner to finish seating.
The remaining three corners held tightly, and I was able to test the features of the product. The suction cups that hold the case and iPad2 in place on slick surfaces are excellent. I had no fears that they would slip.