The cottage industries that pop up around Apple products are an interesting phenomenon. On one hand, you have companies that appear seemingly out of nowhere and make a name for themselves creating new products for your iDevices. And then there are the other guys, the ones who repurpose existing products in interesting ways to hop on the gravy train. It’s hard to imagine a car bike rack being rejiggered for your iPad, but the SeaSucker is exactly that.
At first glance, the SeaSucker seems ridiculously overengineered for use with an iPad -- and it is. But if it can hold a bike atop a race car at top speeds, it can surely secure your iPad to the dash in your minivan. It’s heavy and not particularly stylish, but it’ll definitely keep your iPad wherever you stick it.
The suction power of 100 angry octopi!
The SeaSucker’s vacuum mounts use a pump system to attach to the back of the iPad and a solid, flat surface like a windshield, dashboard, or desktop. When the vacuum loses some of its grip, the buttons display an orange band. A few pumps with your finger tightens the vacuum seal, and you’re good to go. We had no problems mounting the system to any hard, flat surface, and ridges on the seals make it easy to pop off when you need to move your device. It really is the best of both worlds -- rock-solid sturdiness when you need it, plus easy release when it’s time to move.
Our only beef is the $90 price tag. Sure, you can mount the iPad practically anywhere, but 90 bucks can buy several competing products, along with a few tacos for dinner. And while we appreciate the SeaSucker’s industrial-strength seal, in most situations, it’s overkill.
The bottom line. It was initially created for an entirely different purpose, but the SeaSucker iPad Mounting System works like a charm to hold your iPad in place.
SeaSucker
iPad or anything you can attach a 4.5-inch suction cup to
The power of a vacuum keeps your iPad stationary. Works on any hard, flat surface.
Pricey.
SmokinXR50
November 14, 2011 at 11:47pm
I purchased the Talon Bike Rack and have mounted my boat electronics using Sea Suckers.
They are an awesome product. Dead easy to use, the vacuum mount tells you when it needs a pump. Mind you when mounted on a clean smooth surface it can hold for weeks at a time.Brandon,
I do believe there is an iPhone equivalent holder.
If you already have a Sea Sucker for the iPad all you would need to do is buy the RAM attachments and iPhone holder.
As the vacuum mounts are common across a variety of different solutions you can simply unscrew one attachment and bolt in the next. (I.e. you only buy additional vacuum mounts only if you need them).Hope this helps.
Chris
applefanboi007
July 30, 2011 at 7:39am
I've owned one for about a month now and I am loving it! Besides working great in the car I can use it on my desk as well. This is a must have accessory for the iPad!
brandonwalkermedia
July 29, 2011 at 2:05am
poo this is COOL i'm getting one! i can't wait to use it in the car! thx for showing it! is there one for iPhone (that would work a lot better in the car?
