Gizmodo: wall mount

Elaborate Wall-Mounted Fireplaces For Holiday Ambiance

Sean Fallon — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:40:00 EST

Wall-mounted fireplaces are nothing new, but the new Icoi (Icoya) and Yan-Li designs from Arkiane are a lot more elaborate than most of the products that are already on the market.

Apparently, the butterfly design of the Icoi fireplace was inspired by a god worshiped by the ancient Incas while the Yan-Li features three stylized flames to illustrate the "vitality of fire." Either way, these fireplaces are a visually stunning centerpiece to a room. They can even be built flush into the wall to help conserve space. Unfortunately, these designs appear to be only available in France, which is probably just as well. They are sure to be outrageously expensive (and not very Santa Claus friendly to boot). [arkiane via Trendir]

Asymmetric Flat-Panel TV Stands May Have You Rethinking a Wall Mount

Sean Fallon — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:40:00 EST

If you are looking for an alternative to wall mounting your flat panel TV, the asymmetric design of the Hollywood and Dolce Vita stands from Cattelan Italia are one stylish (but expensive) option.

The Hollywood unit can accommodate flat-panel LCD or Plasma televisions up to 42" wide while the Dolce Vita handles smaller sets up to 32". Both are vertically adjustable, so you can achieve the height that is most suitable for viewing. In addition to the glass shelving, the Hollywood also features a stainless steel CD storage unit mounted behind the television.

I'll admit that I like the clean contemporary look, but spending $1468 and $1573 respectively for the Dolce Vita and Hollywood is a lot of money to drop on a TV stand. There are, of course, cheaper options for achieving a clean look without wall mounting—like the Synchro Furniture Mate for $599. [Cattelan Italia via Trendir]

Furniture Mate Free-Standing Solution to Mounting Your Flat-Panel TV

Sean Fallon — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:00:00 EST

If you have a flat panel TV, wall mounting is the way to go—but getting things set up is an undeniable pain in the ass. Salamander designs have devised an alternative option for lazy people like myself who want the wall mount look without the work. The Synchro Furniture Mate slides in behind your cabinet, resulting in a fairly elegant simulation of a standard wall-mount. It can hold TVs between 32" and 60" with a maximum weight of 110lbs and it features adjustable height and a manual swivel of 30-degrees. The mount itself runs at $599, but for $299 more you can go the extra lazy route and have the remote-control, motorized kit attached—enabling you to make viewing adjustments from the comfort of your couch.

[Salamander Designs]

Question of the Day: Is Your Flat Panel TV Wall-Mounted Or On a Stand?

Sean Fallon — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:10:00 EDT

Obviously, one of the biggest advantages to owning a flat panel TV is that it is usually light enough and thin enough to be wall-mounted. It reduces clutter and it makes the TV less of an eyesore when it is placed in a tastefully decorated room. For those reasons, I prefer a wall-mounted TV over one that is mounted on a stand, but its not something that everyone is set up for. So, I am curious to know whether your main flat panel TV is wall-mounted, on a stand or tucked away in some sort of media cabinet.

Inca's TV Mount With Automatic Pull-Out and Swivel Features

Sean Fallon — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:20:00 EDT

Automatic TV mounts are nothing new, but this new design by Inca is intriguing with its remote controlled pull-out and swivel features. Instead of simply tilting from side to side, Inca's version can also be moved nearly flush with the wall, or out for clear views from extreme angles. According to Inca, the P/N 900810-5A-WPS "Off the Wall" system should accommodate most TV sizes. Unfortunately, pricing and availability information has yet to be released. [Inca via Electronic House via Gearlive via Freshome]

Samsung's Auto Wall Mount Priced and Undressed

Noah Robischon — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:30:51 EDT

Samsung is breaking down a barrier of sorts with its motorized wall mount, which we scooped on video during CES. They are the first TV maker to sell an automated mount that both tilts and swivels, as far as we know. The price is a couple hundred dollars less than any comparable mount you'll find from a custom installer—and it will work with most any brand of flat panel bigger than 40 inches. Details on the integrated UI, memory feature and video after the jump.

The swivel and tilt functions are built in, so you can control everything using the TV's remote control as you can see from the gallery pictures. The mount telescopes 12-inches out from the wall, and calibrates itself on installation. The screen swivels between 18 and 25 degrees side-to-side depending on the size of the screen (40 and 63 inches is what they had on display). It has a tilt of 15 degrees, which doesn't sound like much until you see it tipping at that perilous angle. When the TV powers off, the screen folds back to about 4 inches from the wall. The mount also remembers its last position and returns there on wake up like the driver seat of a fancy car.

The main drawback is that the mount has its own power brick and plug, as well as an RS232 comm link, which means plenty of extra cable spaghetti in back. But you'd have the same problem with a similar moto mount from a third-party source, and those start at $1,000. Samsung is selling this one for $799. –Noah Robischon