Cotytech AM-IP2

When you think of an iPad headrest mount you don't necessarily think of being able to attach a portable DVD player to the same mount. While this may be advantageous for some users, it takes up a lot of space. The mount has an arm so you can pull the device towards you for interaction, not just passive watching. The Cotytech AM-IP2 is versatile to a fault.

A lot of iPad car mounts follow one of two styles. Either it is a case or it clamps onto the headrest bars. The Cotytech uses a design that uses clamps but in a completely new way. The clamps are attached to a flat board which acts as the back support. The clamps slide so you can adjust them to the size you need for your device. This means that there is occasionally a lot of empty space around the edges. If you have a small device then you will take up the same amount of space as a large one. It attaches to a single headrest using a wrap-around clamp with four screws to tighten it down.

The viewing angles are pretty good. The platform rests on a jointed arm so you can extend it from the headrest so the person sitting in the backseat can easily interact with the device and not just passively watch. It can be rotated and tilted, but what we really wanted to see was a better option to lock it in place so it doesn't move with every bump in the road. You can lock the arm in place, but it might not stay there long.

This product is compatible with a long list of different media devices, from a small tablet to a medium-size laptop. Although it's nice to have a product that works with so many devices, the extra plastic parts needed for this advanced compatibility take up a lot of room. If you want the ability to mount multiple devices in your backseat and you have room to spare, this device might be just what you want. If you just want a way to mount your iPod, there are less bulky options.

The Cotytech AM-IP2 is a product that makes sure no matter what device you want to use in the backseat, you can. You do have to make a couple sacrifices to get that versatility, however. The double-jointed arm can point your screen anywhere you want it, but it may not stay locked in place on a bumpy drive. It also occupies a lot of precious airspace in your backseat, and if the car is packed with kids, you might not have the spare room.