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Review: Ten One Design's Mountie+ Turns Your iPad Into a Second Screen Attached to Your Mac

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Ten One Design's new Mountie+ is an update to its existing Mountie, a device that's designed to allow you to attach an iPad or iPhone to your laptop for use as a second display. The Mountie+, which I've been using for the last few weeks, was created for Apple's larger 10.5 and 12.9-inch iPad models.

With the Mountie+, I can attach an iPad to the left side, right side, or top of my MacBook Pro using a simple double clamp mechanism. Made from plastic, one side of the clamp buckles onto my MacBook Pro, while the other side is meant to hold the iPad. I had to take my iPad Pro's Smart Cover off to use Mountie+, but it will work with slim cases attached.

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The clamp works using soft pieces of grippy rubber to grasp both the display of the MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro, and there are different sized rubber inserts to fit different devices. The grip is super tight and fitted to both devices, so the iPad Pro is going absolutely nowhere while in the Mountie+. There is absolutely no slippage, and even when I pull on my iPad with a good amount of force, it does not budge.

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The first Mountie+ I had actually gripped my MacBook Pro too tight and caused visible distortion to the display even with the correct inserts. I was concerned about long term damage, so Ten One Design sent a replacement. The second Mountie+ had no issues with fit and did not cause prolonged screen distortion when I clamped it shut.

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For the record, if you have one that fits a little tight like I did, Ten One Design will swap it out for you. To be honest, I'm still mildly concerned about the pressure the mount exerts on my MacBook Pro, but the original Mountie has been around for quite awhile and it's not an issue that's been raised, so it appears to be safe.

For my setup, the Mountie+ worked right out of the box, but some people may need to make component swaps. In that situation, I think it's a little unclear how the Mountie+ works and which components are needed -- I felt like Ten One Design needed to include clearer instructions. It's not immediately clear which side of the clamp goes where, nor how you're supposed to position it.

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Here's how it works: Open up the buckles on the Mountie+, put the thinner side on the MacBook Pro with the smaller tabs facing the display side, and then put the thicker side on the iPad Pro. Line everything up and then close the buckle to clamp it all down tight.


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Rorosbutt said:
Ummmm. Let me check if AppleCare covers screen damage from this.........
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grayskyz said:
I can't be the only one who thinks this is a terrible idea right? I mean, clip the retina screen and add the weight of an iPad on it? This is good? Someone in R&D okayed this?
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Agreed. Unfortunately, I can’t see my iPad Pro 12.9 attached on my MacBook Air. Terrible idea!
 
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"Mildly Concerned" is more than enough reason not to risk this - even if it wasn't an abomination of Jonny's design - which it is.
 
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Ten One Design's new Mountie+ is an update to its existing Mountie, a device that's designed to allow you to attach an iPad or iPhone to your laptop for use as a second display. The Mountie+, which I've been using for the last few weeks, was created for Apple's larger 10.5 and 12.9-inch iPad models.

With the Mountie+, I can attach an iPad to the left side, right side, or top of my MacBook Pro using a simple double clamp mechanism. Made from plastic, one side of the clamp buckles onto my MacBook Pro, while the other side is meant to hold the iPad. I had to take my iPad Pro's Smart Cover off to use Mountie+, but it will work with slim cases attached.

mountie2.jpg

The clamp works using soft pieces of grippy rubber to grasp both the display of the MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro, and there are different sized rubber inserts to fit different devices. The grip is super tight and fitted to both devices, so the iPad Pro is going absolutely nowhere while in the Mountie+. There is absolutely no slippage, and even when I pull on my iPad with a good amount of force, it does not budge.

mountiecloseddesign.jpg

The first Mountie+ I had actually gripped my MacBook Pro too tight and caused visible distortion to the display even with the correct inserts. I was concerned about long term damage, so Ten One Design sent a replacement. The second Mountie+ had no issues with fit and did not cause prolonged screen distortion when I clamped it shut.

mountiemacbookprofront.jpg

For the record, if you have one that fits a little tight like I did, Ten One Design will swap it out for you. To be honest, I'm still mildly concerned about the pressure the mount exerts on my MacBook Pro, but the original Mountie has been around for quite awhile and it's not an issue that's been raised, so it appears to be safe.

For my setup, the Mountie+ worked right out of the box, but some people may need to make component swaps. In that situation, I think it's a little unclear how the Mountie+ works and which components are needed -- I felt like Ten One Design needed to include clearer instructions. It's not immediately clear which side of the clamp goes where, nor how you're supposed to position it.

mountiepadsandnopads.jpg

Here's how it works: Open up the buckles on the Mountie+, put the thinner side on the MacBook Pro with the smaller tabs facing the display side, and then put the thicker side on the iPad Pro. Line everything up and then close the buckle to clamp it all down tight.


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Article Link: Review: Ten One Design's Mountie+ Turns Your iPad Into a Second Screen Attached to Your Mac
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Would a tablet stand be more affordable and less potential for damaging your products?

Shoot the Smart Cover pretty much does this but I will admit it makes a difference when your 2nd screen is the same height.
 
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Wags said:
Don’t see this as any real workspace gain.
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If you can use this just for slow moving things like panels in graphics apps, this seems like a good solution if you're travelling with your laptop. I feel unable to do meaningful work without a second monitor now that I've used them for so long.
For the price that seems pretty decent, if Apple made anything like this, even with the exact same pieces, you know they'd charge $95.
 
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Looks like it could of been from a early 70’s Ron Popeil Ronco product commercial.

Except it would have been $9.99

Guess today’s equivalent would be “As Shown on TV” section of a *-Mart type store.

Shameful.
 
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For some long term use context, the original Mountie was the best thing going for my niche use scenario. Using a 2014 13” MacBook Pro and 9.7” iPad my work in retail construction involved travelling to sites around the UK most days of the week, largely by train and plane. Working for hours on end using the seat trays as my desk there was nowhere to rest the iPad that I was using as a second screen, (Duet was invaluable to me at the time!). A year of use had no ill effects to the screen or hinge, and when I had an accident approx 13 months in, it was the inexpensive Mountie that broke rather than damage to the iPad or mac. If you have the luxury of a more permanent desk then I can see the other options people have mentioned being a good extra-safe option, but the proximity of the screens with the Mountie was great and I would buy another if I was in the same work scenario again.
 
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The original mountie has been invaluable in my backpack and goes everywhere my MacBook does. MacBook pro late 2013 with an iPad mini. Perfect combo.
 
This is yet another solution in search of a problem.

I'd rather use a $5 stand for my iPad and not risk to damage my MacBook.
 
DanGoh said:
Can't be good for the hinges. People who want this are better off just buying a small stand and placing it next to the Mac.
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This, having something hang off your screen that has a hinge or other device to keep it up can't be good for it and I could see it wearing out sooner than later. Like you mentioned a nice little stand sitting next to your monitor would be much better IMHO.

I could see Apple not covering the warranty on the hinges since you as a customer are attaching something to the device that is not meant to have something attached to it.
 
liamwillib said:
Using a 2014 13” MacBook Pro and 9.7” iPad .. A year of use had no ill effects to the screen or hinge
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I have the exact same setup and just ordered a Mountie+, and I'm rather excited to see, if it will work out great. I have been pre-concerned about the display + pressure, but we'll see. My Macbook Pro 2014 has had the screen replaced due to the staingate, so I'm kind of extra nervous there.

For now I have setup with AirDisplay from Avatron. The quality is really nice but of course a tiny delay when moving things from primary to secondary screen.

Wanna share what SW solution you've used?

Thanks!
 
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