An apparatus is provided for removably mounting an electronic device to a
surface and for positioning the device with respect to the surface. The
apparatus includes a cradle securable to the electronic device and a
pivot link, which has a first end and a second end. The first end being
pivotally coupled to the cradle. The apparatus also includes a support
having a mounting pedestal coupled thereto. The second end of the pivot
link is pivotally coupled to the support. The apparatus has a base which
has a lower face that can be coupled to the surface and an upper face.
The upper face has a receiving slot for the pedestal, the slot having a
shoulder extending thereabove to engage the pedestal. The slot further
has an open end to allow the pedestal to be moved within the slot. The
base further includes a releasable locking arm having a retaining ridge
located in line with the open end of the slot to selectively hold the
pedestal within the slot. The pedestal of the apparatus can be placed
within the slot and held within the slot by the retaining ridge of the
locking arm. Further, the electronic device can be positioned with
respect to the surface by pivoting the cradle and the link, and by
rotating the pedestal within the slot. In an alternate embodiment, a
suction cup mount is utilized.