Just installed this Barkan tablet mount in my cafe, and here's my honest take after a week of use.
✅ The Good: This thing is SOLID when locked in place. The 360-degree rotation is legit - customers can adjust tablets to portrait or landscape without issues. The anti-theft feature gives me peace of mind (comes with 2 keys!). Installation was straightforward once I figured out the rubber guard placement.
⚠️ The Quirks: The arms feel stiff when unmounted (almost thought it was defective at first). You MUST hold the locking bars to adjust - grabbing the tablet directly feels sketchy. For my Samsung Tab, the corners slightly block the charging port - not a dealbreaker but annoying.
💡 Pro Tip: Don't skip reading the manual! The tilt mechanism has a sweet spot (-12° to 90°) that works best when you understand how the four pivot points interact.
Overall? 4/5 stars. It's not perfect, but for $[price], it's way better than those wobbly generic mounts. Just train your staff on proper adjustment technique!