The first type of wall mount, is the most basic, however, that does not mean that it is not the right option for you. The flat wall mount does not offer the versatility of some of the other wall mounts. However, it does offer sturdiness and the security of knowing that your television wall mount is not going to fall to the ground. If you have a small room where your television is located this is probably the best option for you, not to mention the flat wall mount is not as expensive as some of the other wall mounts.