Digicom PMA-5031 40-70-Inch Universal Tilting TV Mount

I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews. This product had a good amount of up and down tilt, which I felt at the time would be important. Most reviews said they did not change the tilt once it was set to where they wanted it but I wanted the option to move it as I needed. The center of my TV is about eye level when standing, so when doing exercise or playing active video games, I wanted the TV facing forward (no tilt) and when sitting on the couch, I wanted to tilt it down. This mount allows me to do this without messing with the tilt knob adjustment (but I could tighten it if I wanted to). I could easily tilt the TV with my hand, which is what I had hoped for. One site I visited that reviewed various mounts mentioned that they could see no reason why somebody would need to tilt a TV upward. Really? There may actually be people out there that may want to get off the couch and do aerobics or play active video games that require you to stand once in a while. If you have a TV that is at couch height, you will get the best experience if you tilt it up towards your eyes when you stand; not that you have to, but it is a nice option to have. Tilting up also allows you to access the cords easier if they are in the bottom half of the TV.The long length made it easy to place it where I wanted it and still hit studs. However, if you have a small TV, the mount will probably stick out. Mine is 55" and the mount is almost visible on one side due to where I placed the TV on the mount.The mount seems strong enough; the weight rating was well above the weight of my TV, so I feel comfortable with it. I didn't have any problems with the lag screws like other reviewers had. Just make sure you don't over tighten them and the heads shouldn't snap off.The mount came with all of the necessary screws of various sizes, and spacers for rounded TV backs. Nothing was missing from the box and the product was in perfect condition. The mount came in the original box, but I was surprised to see that it was shipped only in the original box with no plain outer box concealing the contents of the box that is dropped off on my porch. Not sure how many TV mount thieves there are out there, but you never know.As most reviewers noted, don't trust the leveling bubble as it is not accurate. Use your own level.The instructions weren't the best, but good enough to easily install and mount the TV. They didn't say much on how to adjust the TV once it is mounted, and I think it wasn't clear where the adjustment knobs went. It was obvious the instructions were translated or English was not the primary language by the last statements in the instructions, which stated: "Thanks for choosing our products. Enjoy the using."

I rarely write a review but, this one I have to do. Getting straight to the point the bracket plate probably does support 220lb. The bracket arms are flimsy and poorly made. I've been involved in home theater set up and installations for over 10 years and never had this happen before. Product claims to hold 220lbs. My 70" Sharp Aquos weighs under 100lbs. That's more than double the capacity the mount claims to hold. Four lags in studs, two each side - plus two additional 110lb drywall anchor bolts and both plate and arms balanced with a pro level. There is no arm adjustment with this product. Shortly after mounting onto the wall I decide to make my connections and tilt the TV up slightly for room. I start to hear a plastic crackling sound coming from behind the TV. OMG! The TV starts leaning to the right and I notice the plastic tilt adjustment piece is coming out of the arm grooves that hold it in place! Are you kidding me! Thank god I never left it alone!!! I then removed the TV and inspected all parts. The arms simply buckled and the wall plate was fine. The arms are made of thin metal that you can squeeze with just two of your fingers. If you have a quality TV that you've invested in, do yourself the favor and spend the extra money and buy a quality mount. BB has a mount for $129.99 that fits up to a 90" TV. Slotted holes are ready for 16" studs and the top of the arms have adjustment screws to further level out the TV if needed. Unlike this mount, you either have to drill the plate or mount it off set. I blame myself for not thoroughly checking this bracket before mounting it. IT DID LOOK SOLID. I was more concerned about the wall plate holding the total weight rather than the arms failing. Like I said before, NEVER HAS THIS HAPPENED BEFORE! This is a true review. Hope this helps anyone from making the same mistake.

I've installed literally thousands of tv's for a big box retail chain up until recently and have worked with many brands of wall mounts. This particular mount isn't as well constructed as say the Sanus or Peerless brands but then again it's less than half the cost. It comes with all of the hardware that you may need to mount any size screen. The hardware that comes with the wall mounts are generally all the same. If you broke a lag bolt, it was probably your fault. Technically your supposed to pre-drill the holes prior to fastening the mounting plate to the wall to avoid splitting the studs. A good rule of thumb for tightening the lag bolts, give the lag bolt an extra quarter turn after the washer is no longer able to move around by hand. It will eliminate lag bolt heads from breaking and sheetrock screws from popping out of the wall. This particular mount uses a thinner grade steel so it may flex a little bit on the wall while the tv is mounted to it(depending on where the lag bolts are fastened on the mounting plate). The tilting mechanism does glide very well while adjusting but then again you generally tilt it to a desired preference and leave it as is. The two things that I actually didn't like; the mount pulls the tv off the wall three inches(too much) and that the mounting plate is too wide for a 40" set. DO NOT BUY THIS MOUNT FOR A SCREEN UNDER 50". It's too wide and the mounting plate will be too exposed from the sides. Overall, it'll get the job done for a 50"+ screen at a reasonable price.