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Scosche launched the bacSTAGE pro II at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas last January. This handy device is a mount for the iPad (and iPad 2 or 3) that can be fixed to headrests for backseat viewing.
Scosche says that the product can be installed quickly and easily using just an Allen key, though I was sceptical about this claim when I first saw pictures of the backSTAGE pro II online.
I was wrong. In less than 5 minutes, I had no trouble setting it up, and I really did use just an Allen key. I didn't even have to take the headrest out - I just lifted it up as far as it goes, slipped on the mount and fastened two screws using the Allen key. Ta-dah!
After installing the mount, you just have to slide your iPad into the bracket, and then tighten it at the base. Once secured, you can tilt the backSTAGE pro II for the best viewing angle. When we tested it, this sturdy mount stayed put - the iPad hardly moved, if at all, so no car sickness or headaches.
With a built-in 12V car battery socket, you can power your iPad on the Scosche backSTAGE pro II as long as you want without worrying about running out of juice. Plus, with an integrated USB port and outlet for headphones or wireless (infrared) headphones, you can connect accessories directly to the mount - pretty nifty. And, if headphones aren't for you, the bracket mount also has a small built-in speaker.
Although, at $150, it's one of the most expensive iPad car mounts on the market, it's still a great product and a solid substitute for an automaker's own car entertainment system or portable DVD device. Moreover, it's safe for passengers - the Scosche backSTAGE pro II has successfully passed all crash tests, a major bonus.
Scosche says that the product can be installed quickly and easily using just an Allen key, though I was sceptical about this claim when I first saw pictures of the backSTAGE pro II online.
I was wrong. In less than 5 minutes, I had no trouble setting it up, and I really did use just an Allen key. I didn't even have to take the headrest out - I just lifted it up as far as it goes, slipped on the mount and fastened two screws using the Allen key. Ta-dah!
After installing the mount, you just have to slide your iPad into the bracket, and then tighten it at the base. Once secured, you can tilt the backSTAGE pro II for the best viewing angle. When we tested it, this sturdy mount stayed put - the iPad hardly moved, if at all, so no car sickness or headaches.
With a built-in 12V car battery socket, you can power your iPad on the Scosche backSTAGE pro II as long as you want without worrying about running out of juice. Plus, with an integrated USB port and outlet for headphones or wireless (infrared) headphones, you can connect accessories directly to the mount - pretty nifty. And, if headphones aren't for you, the bracket mount also has a small built-in speaker.
Although, at $150, it's one of the most expensive iPad car mounts on the market, it's still a great product and a solid substitute for an automaker's own car entertainment system or portable DVD device. Moreover, it's safe for passengers - the Scosche backSTAGE pro II has successfully passed all crash tests, a major bonus.