Anyone found a decent car mount for the wizard
I need one for satnav. I've seen one for about £45 that has a built in speaker etc - don't really need that
Would be interesting to hear (and see pics) of what people are using
Hi Hays,
Have you considered the Brodit holder solution?
Have a look (link below) or drop me a message and I will be happy to advise (Wizard listed either as Xda Minis or MDA vario)
you have the choice of passive holders, active holders charged by cig lighter or permanent fixed power version also for hidden cables etc. All attach onto a proclip mount that is specific to your vehicle, in a variety of positions on your dashboard.
Hope that helps,
Cheers, Bryson
That kit looks very good quality - seems quite expensive though !!
I use different cars at work, so I need something that can be moved easily. Could I use the holder with a different mount, ie perhaps a vent mount (that's not too hard to move from car to car) or failing that a suction mount (not too keen on a suction mount due to the smaller display of the mini s )
Was thinking of this
http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=3482
with this
http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=3464
That kit looks very good quality - seems quite expensive though !!
I use different cars at work, so I need something that can be moved easily. Could I use the holder with a different mount, ie perhaps a vent mount (that's not too hard to move from car to car) or failing that a suction mount (not too keen on a suction mount due to the smaller display of the mini s )
Was thinking of this
http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=3482
with this
http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=3464
bryson said:
You have the choice of passive holders, active holders charged by cig lighter or permanent fixed power version also for hidden cables etc. All attach onto a proclip mount that is specific to your vehicle, in a variety of positions on your dashboard.
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Bryson, I'm after a active holder with no cable attached, so that I can add a "Y"-type lighter plug cable that will charge both my Qtek 9100 and my Bluetooth GPS mouse. (I had a similar one for my h6340, and want to stay with Brodit.)
Is Brodit developing such a holder design soon?
Hi,
Yeah there are 2 available from Brodit, codes 848650 & 848655 (Called passives so you can insert your cable as mentioned)
Check this link and scroll down past the Xda Exec holders to the Mda Vario/Xda Mini S/ Qtek 9100 holders
http://www.dsldevelopments.com/tmobile/tmobile.html
Hope that helps, take care, Thanks!
Hello,
I got mine shiped from the US to Germany within 2 weeks from www.thepocketsolution.com which have a fast feedback and good customer support in general. The mount device works perfectly well as expected.
Thomas
I got the brodit clip and horizontal holder for my XDA Mini S from dsldevelopments, and am very happy with both the clip and the service!
I tried one of those cheap ebay mounts that clips onto the airvent but thay was useless and moved all over the place. The brodit clip goes over my S60's vent perfectly and is very solid.
The only thing I would suggest is instead of using the supplied screws to attach the holder to the mount - use velcro. I did this on mine so that I can quickly remove the holder and put it in the glove box. Good for security as passers by cant see I have a satnav mount and wont try breaking in to see if its in the glovebox!
Hi,
Instead of velcro, Brodit make a 'Moveclip', one part fits on the back of the holder, the female (2 supplied for x2 proclips) part fits onto the proclip, and both parts slide together, giving an very strong fix, and also the flexibilty of being able to move a holder between 2 vehicles with proclips/gooseneck installed. (also serves the same purpose of being able to remove the holder from sight to stop the thieves!)
Hope that helps, heres a link:
http://www.dsldevelopments.com/hotpages/march06/minimoveclips.html
Cheers,
Bryson!
instead of a car mount I did something different. I just bought myself a nice case for the mda vario (e.g. noreve, piel frama). These cases are made of leather, and therefore they have good grip.
I just lay the case on the kilometer radial in front of me, and it stays there. Even in sharp corners.
The advantages are: cheap as you don't need a car mount and thief protection as there is no car mount visible.
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I'm looking for a car-mount that will fit the Wizard.
I don't want a speaker or any connectors, just a mount, preferably with lots of foam so it doesn't squeek and rattle. I also don't want a 'window sucker' model.
I've googled it but can't find anything that says it will work with the Wizard.
Anyone seen/got one that will fit?
Me to.
I've been using Brodit mounts for the last couple of years but I keep swaping cars (between my own and a company one) recently.
This is the most promising one I've found so far.
http://www.arkon.com/pdamount.php
I like the look of this one because when I get a better case (flip type) there should be room to mount with it left in side.
Nice
Good range. Arkon only do a 'sucker' windshield mount for the jam/k-jam though.
Still looking.
Is there a UK site with them?
Any ideas when K-Jam accessories will appear? I want some screen protectors and don't like cutting bigger ones down to size.
Boxwave do some screen protectors and do ship to the UK.
http://www.boxwave.com/products/easyfinder/buy-best-i-mate-k-jam-accessories_734.htm
The Arkon kit CM910 has a vent, sticky Dash and suction cup mount included.
http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/arkon-universal-pda-mount-description.html
I think expansys do some Arkon Kit.
You might also want to look at
http://www.handnav.co.uk/product_details.php?id=126
http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/the-clip-company-vent-mount-description.html
Edit : I forgot to mention that Halfords do a expanding Phone Vent mount I think it's about £15.
Brodit is introducing a passive mount early this month (presumably 1st half).
Although I have not found any retailer selling it at the moment.
Cool I''ve been holding out for that one But I might get a cheap suction holder for the other cars I use.
I just bought a cheap HR Richter mini holder while I await a Brodit active holder.
Doesn't make sence for me to buy a passive holder now and an active holder in a while.
Brodit has released their mount for the wizard. I started a thread on HoFo
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=764452
Brodit has released their mount for the wizard. I started a thread on HoFo
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=764452
I'm using a plain old simple magnetic car holder from carphone warehouse which works just fine for me. £5 from carphonewarehouse - job done.
I'm using a plain old simple magnetic car holder from carphone warehouse which works just fine for me. £5 from carphonewarehouse - job done.
eayuwna said:
I'm looking for a car-mount that will fit the Wizard.
I don't want a speaker or any connectors, just a mount, preferably with lots of foam so it doesn't squeek and rattle. I also don't want a 'window sucker' model.
I've googled it but can't find anything that says it will work with the Wizard.
Anyone seen/got one that will fit?
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Halfords has a universal holder for £14.99 that held my Vario very securely when I tried it in the shop and did not obscure the speakers or the USB port. It came with a window sucker and a sticky pad option. I'm not sure if there were clip or magnetic options as well.
Tesco have a universal holder for £4.97 that clips to the air vents. It was in a bubble pack and I could not tell whether it would open wide enough. But I don't suppose Tesco would object to a refund if it didn't, since there is no way to try before you buy.
Further to my post above I just bought a universal holder from a Vodafone shop for £5.00. It has air vent and sticky pad options and a slick/smooth adjustment operation - better than other units I tried for £10+. There is a gap at the bottom for headphones and USB charging if needed.
I don't like the idea of blowing hot air all over the back of the phone for hours in the middle of winter so I've plumped for the sticky option. I have yet to test it on the move with the Vario attached. I'll leave it overnight for the adhesive to stay stuck and then see how it goes.
ClearTouch Crystal, Qtek 9100 from Boxwave.
Any one who have tried that cleartouch crystal protection? Waitin for mine to arrive :/
q-biq said:
ClearTouch Crystal, Qtek 9100 from Boxwave.
Any one who have tried that cleartouch crystal protection? Waitin for mine to arrive :/
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I've got one on my wizard and it looks great. I messed the first one up and i stuck the wrong side down on the screen and it gave an oil kind of effect on the screen, i'm sure the peel off sticker was on the wrong side, anyway i binned that and used one of the others i got and now it looks and fits great. had it on a few weeks now and its not scratched yet.
my last boxwave screen protector lasted over a year.
Hi all,
I have Brodit mounts available for the Mini (Wizard, Mini s) inc either a gooseneck mount or a brodit car specific pro clip.
Please feel free to visit www.dsldevelopments.co.uk for further details
Thanks, please PM me or email me if you have any questions or need any images,
Thanks
Dave
I've got this one and its fine!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/W-W-NEW-UNIVE...840540172QQcategoryZ10364QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Hi Stunno,
Am I corect with that one off ebay - the handfree and power socket are both obscurred by the base of the cradle?
Scott
This is the ONE! I jst got off the phone with www.proclipsusa.com, she is calling brodit to find out if it's in the shipment that's on it's way. I'll wait.
KJAM active mount
slewis1972 said:
Hi Stunno,
Am I corect with that one off ebay - the handfree and power socket are both obscurred by the base of the cradle?
Scott
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No, the "base" only sticks out 3 or 4mm
Has anybody seen a car holder for the HTC Touch HD? Not the univeral ones which fit for a lot of different devices. I mean holders like the ones from Richter or Brodit.
I couldn't find any touch hd specific ... looks like these vendors are slow with expending their product portfolio!
As usual for every new phone, i order the Herbert Richter product
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct....category=00394707-5A1A-4D70-98A5-4CD5F1638611
Waiting for avaibility....
so youbuy the holder bit (as you have linked), whats the other part youhave to buy (apart from the phone )
Brodit car holders are here
Hi there,
The holders for our Touch HD's have arrived at the Brodit-site:
http://www.brodit.com/?main=searchb...owModell=D0B8AFF1-0D4C-403F-AF24-7CBF0151CE61
I don't know about other countries/suppliers, but in the neterlands, www.pdaplus.nl says the will have them in 1-2 weeks...
Well spotted Nooky, not even on their news page yet! This is the one I have been waiting for. Any UK suppliers yet?
Can you also use this holder in landscape mode?
Philosoma said:
Well spotted Nooky, not even on their news page yet! This is the one I have been waiting for. Any UK suppliers yet?
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DSL Developments, http://www.dsldevelopments.com/. Very helpful and now have them available to order. How soon they'll ship them, no idea.
They also offer a 3-in-1, with:
- Mini USB for charging
- 3,5 mm audion for sound out
- HTC Ext USB for original headset
Surely, if it only attaches to ExtUSB the 3.5mm and the ExtUSB for headset won't work? Connecting a HTC Headset from Polaris certainly fails on HD ExtUSB...
rickgillyon said:
DSL Developments, http://www.dsldevelopments.com/. Very helpful and now have them available to order. How soon they'll ship them, no idea.
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Found them this morning, but 60 quid for the molex one? Bloody hell.. Getting the lighter socket one and will rewire it myself I think.
Hi,
Brodit relesed their holder series for Touch HD.
www.brodit.se
They are great and I use them for a while now.
Can be used in landscape
nf0 said:
Can you also use this holder in landscape mode?
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If you buy the "tilt swivel" version; you can.
The opening to slide it in will remain on the short side, so if you tilt the holder 90 degrees the phone is held by the upper and lower side and the left OR right side (with the usb-plug).
I have had several holders from brodit for my HTC phones and the phone is always held so tight (without scratching!) that you won't have to worry that the phone will slide out sideways when in landscape-position.
Anyone used the Brodit Holder with their ProClip Mounting over the vent? I prefer not to drill holes or stick it!
I've used a Brodit Proclip on my last three cars, brilliant fit every time, latest is over the vent. Recommended.
galaxys said:
Anyone used the Brodit Holder with their ProClip Mounting over the vent? I prefer not to drill holes or stick it!
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Yes, I normaly use proclip over the vent so that I'll have the phone near to me and in clear view.
Brodit has amazing produts made of very good and solid plastic. Not like some low cost holders that you might find.
But I think it all depends on the car you have. Brodit normaly has several sugestions to place the proclip, so I think they have it for everyone taste.
Jbs_Israel said:
As usual for every new phone, i order the Herbert Richter product
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct....category=00394707-5A1A-4D70-98A5-4CD5F1638611
Waiting for avaibility....
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I've upgraded from a HTC Trinity (which came with Herbert Richter car mount) and this works very well with the Touch HD - it's a slightly tighter fit, but very stable and allows the car charger to fit easily. Thought some people may find this useful at least as a stopgap until the proper Touch HD one is available
Hi,
What about a good holder that attaches to your windscreen? The Brodit ones are all very well but what happens if you are using a different car? Say if you go abroad and get a hire car, will the brodit holder be able to transfer?
the previously mentioned: Herbert Richter car mount uses a sucker. i am trying to decide between that and the brodit. Herbert Richter car mount isnt out yet for the HD.
Do either of them allow you to use it in landscape as well?
You can buy a sucker for the Brodit too if you prefer (or additionally):
http://www.dsldevelopments.com/brodit/suctionDSL.asp
Brodit will release an Active Holder in 2 weeks, i will wait to get this one, cause brodit is great
kerni said:
Brodit will release an Active Holder in 2 weeks, i will wait to get this one, cause brodit is great
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...until you want to use another car I suppose.
With my n560 I have been using a Brodit activ holder in combination with a Herbert Richter Mounting device for the window. Therefore you only have to buy an adapter-plate for approximately 5€.
If there is such a thing - could anyone point me to a car-mount for the T-Mobile verision of the Topaz?
I am actually looking for a simple mount - passive - no extra joints or windsheeld mounts. BUT as I seem to be very unsuccessful I would be happy for any link to something I can 'work with'
Just bought one 'specially made for Comapct V' which turned out to be a Topaz mount also ... seller says 'there are none - just be sure to use it in portrait mode - it fits good enough - or use a universal one'. Don't know if I will try to modify it or send it back ...
Any help appreciated!
the compact V has the problem of having the cap in front of the usb-jacket. No way you can use an activge carkit that way, the cap sits always in the way
I'm not looking for anything active...
Just sent the topaz-mount which was sold to me as a compactV-mount back today. Although the shop said 'they will never build one' - "Herbert Richter" replied that it will be available!
I did order it in a shop they recommended and hope to get it soon.
I presume the passive holder works equally well, but I am using the Brodit 512011 holder for my Compact V. Just swing the usb cover to one side and it connects to the active holder OK:
http://www.brodit.com/productinformation.jsp?anr=512011
Keith
I bought this one !
I bought this and it works a treat.
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/188/herbert-richter-pda-smartphone-grip
Had the plastic moulded one for my MDA Compact IV so just bought this and mounted it on the same holder.
The little pins at the bottom slide back and forth so you can position them to have access for USB charger and also the annoying USB cover.
Hope this helps
Martin
Using Brodit passive holder incl. special screwless mounting for my car. Better than all standard holders.
Has anyone found or/and is using a decent car mount?
I'm looking for one that is powered (with micro USB) with maybe a fm transmitter and bluetooth.
Thanks.
Halfords phone holder
Incar charger from T-Mobile
if anyone is using a charger for their car, i'm wondering how fast it is to charge a battery with it?
is it like when charging through your PC (slow) or just like it's standard charging?
Check brodit.com, they have/will have soon, a good holder/charger for the phone
/MKL
I make use of a Parrot MKi9100 Solution via BT.
Charging happens by a cut + angled Micro-USB Cable that is soldered to the +12V ignition Bus (with some resistors, a fuse and so on), which comes out of the front window air ventilation from my dashboard.
The Phone itself is also used as GPS Navigation System and rests in a holder, like you know it from 3rd Party PNAs (I don't know the English Word for such a holder atm.. sorry.)
I've just purchased the Brodit Fixed install Active Cradle and the car specific ProClip mounting bracket from http://www.dsldevelopments.com/
for $96 AUD inc P&H
I figured this would be a good future proof solution as if I upgrade my phone then I just need to get the right cradle and it will fit straight to the ProClip.
When it arrives I'll take photos of the install.
Yeah, I'm looking for a good landscape car mount for my X10 (has to be adjustable as I have a thin rubber case on the phone), as well as car charger and hands-free speakersphone for Christmas.
saltorio said:
Yeah, I'm looking for a good landscape car mount for my X10 (has to be adjustable as I have a thin rubber case on the phone), as well as car charger and hands-free speakersphone for Christmas.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8020010#post8020010
also Canadian Tire has a charger from duracell that looks like it will fit the bill for many different phones multi ends and all.
I couldnt find any proper hands free car kits for the Xperia. I'm happy to use a Blueant X9i got 3x $100 off ebay.co.hk!
I got one of these:
http://universalfuze.com/parrot_minikit.html
I think it is great!!!
I only use brodit, for the last 5 phones...
Got my Brodit kit yesterday, installed it in 10 minutes.
Forgot to take photos but can easily do it again.
The mounting face clips onto my dash near the stereo quite securely then the swivel mount just screws to that. I drilled some small pilot holes in the mounting face to make it easier and neater to screw the swivel mount into place, then just attach the phone mount to that. Plug into cigarette lighter, done.
In the not to distant future I'm going to install a secondary cigarette light socket hidden behind the dash. Its pretty easy to just hook into the existing cigarette lighter wiring, this will give the car kit the look of a permanently installed device, but actually make it pretty easy to remove. And free up the cigarette lighter for other chargers (iphone, usb adaptor for Blueant charger, etc)
So, I ended up picking up a iGrip Traveler Kit at The Source for $30. The suction cup holds pretty well on my Magellan GPS mounting plate (though has fallen off once or twice after the car gets well warmed up from the winter cold... I rigged a string to my windshield vent to prevent it from falling), and the actual holder grips the X10 superbly, even in the rubber shell case I have. You can very easily pivot it and rotate it from portrait to landscape.
For the charger, I'm using the one that came with my Jabra Cruiser.
skydirt said:
Has anyone found or/and is using a decent car mount?
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I was using this cup holder mount that has a short gooseneck (Bracketron Universal Cup-iT with Grip-iT), and that was working fine for me. However, the position of the phone wasn't the best since I had to look down and toward my side to view it.
I just got this mount that goes into the CD slot of my car stereo, and this one is pretty nice. It's the Mountek MT5000. The mount blades slide right into the front of the CD slot, and then you just twist this little nut in the back a bit to tighten the blade grip. My X10 fits nice and snug, and now it's in a better viewing position.
If I need power, I just use one of those inexpensive USB chargers from eBay. A ten-minute job of opening one of those up, soldering together the data pins, and it works good for the phone.
saltorio said:
So, I ended up picking up a iGrip Traveler Kit at The Source for $30. The suction cup holds pretty well on my Magellan GPS mounting plate (though has fallen off once or twice after the car gets well warmed up from the winter cold... I rigged a string to my windshield vent to prevent it from falling), and the actual holder grips the X10 superbly, even in the rubber shell case I have. You can very easily pivot it and rotate it from portrait to landscape.
For the charger, I'm using the one that came with my Jabra Cruiser.
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xdadevelopers1222 said:
I was using this cup holder mount that has a short gooseneck (Bracketron Universal Cup-iT with Grip-iT), and that was working fine for me. However, the position of the phone wasn't the best since I had to look down and toward my side to view it.
I just got this mount that goes into the CD slot of my car stereo, and this one is pretty nice. It's the Mountek MT5000. The mount blades slide right into the front of the CD slot, and then you just twist this little nut in the back a bit to tighten the blade grip. My X10 fits nice and snug, and now it's in a better viewing position.
If I need power, I just use one of those inexpensive USB chargers from eBay. A ten-minute job of opening one of those up, soldering together the data pins, and it works good for the phone.
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Sorry but all these ideas sound pretty crap. I totally agree with vmiguel and will only buy Brodit from now on.
i have been using the ebay x10 windshield mount. for $12 it's doing a pretty good job compared to the other ebay mounts for my other phones. i'm not a fan of universal window mount kits..
not a big fan of universal kits either.
i attached (sorry, couldn't find one without a watermark, but i won't link to their ebay auction) a picture of a kit that's sold on ebay, does anyone have experience with this one? the one pictures is meant to attach to an air vent but there's also one with a suction cup. it looks like it has a good fit with the x10.
I'm going to need something like your kits.
Need more options, please!
caifanX10 said:
Need more options, please!
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I've been through a bunch of car mounting solutions already. They include:
Cup mount: www.bracketron.com/products/universal-cup-it-with-grip-it
Cigarette power mount: www.bracketron.com/products/universal-usb-power-dock
Air vent: www.bracketron.com/products/mobile-grip-it-universal-holder
CD slot: www.mountek.com
My favorite is the Mountek CD slot mount. Its quite inventive.
The air vent one from Bracketron is good too. Its spring clips hold everything nice and firmly.
The cup mount was good too, but it doesn't offer a good viewing angle and reach for the phone.
totalundone said:
not a big fan of universal kits either.
i attached (sorry, couldn't find one without a watermark, but i won't link to their ebay auction) a picture of a kit that's sold on ebay, does anyone have experience with this one? the one pictures is meant to attach to an air vent but there's also one with a suction cup. it looks like it has a good fit with the x10.
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I use this one, and love it. The drawback is you have to remove any case before putting it in the mount. I got the hang of one handed removal, but it was a bit difficult at first. Easy to rotate to landscape. Camera hole in back for using any apps that layer gps info over real time camera view. Vent mount won't work with circular/spherical type vents in some cars. You'll know what I mean if you have one of those cars.
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Hi there,
i am looking for a car mount for my lovely 920.
anyone got a decent one with horizontal and vertical capabilities
Same
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Hi there,
i am looking for a car mount for my lovely 920.
anyone got a decent one with horizontal and vertical capabilities
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I've been looking for the same thing, swivel capabilities is a must. Anyone find a good one?
Get a decent quality universal car mount (with the four prongs) and then just buy a cheap fixation for your Lumia. That way you can keep the mount when you eventually change phones... That's what I've been doing for the last few years...
I've got a telescopic Herbert Richter car mount which looks like it's the same as this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/iGrip-Herbe...472900?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item48454f5744) and I've been very pleased with it. Unlike some of the cheaper ones I've had it has never lost suction and come unstuck. Most eBay sellers who have cheap Lumia 920 car mounts will sell the phone-specific part of their mounts separately for a couple of euros...
Well .. i dont like the universal ones to be honest because the ones i used never where as usfull as expected. will have a loook at the richter one.
Which car charger can you recommend. I am reading a few amazon.co.uk reviews and they are not to pleased with the ones offered
The one I use (and the one that looks like mine that I posted a link for) isn't one of those universal ones that can be adjusted to hold any size of phone... I don't like those ones either... The ones Im talking about just use a four prong system where you can attach phone specific "faceplates" like you can see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683631 so it looks like it's made for the phone you use it with... Sorry, it's not easy to explain but you should be able to get an idea of what I'm talking about.
does your one come with a car charger already?
got different from belkin etc .. just looking for the power part of a car mount now.
will see if i find a universal holder later
hrmm, not sure if we are allowed to post links on here...
anyways, i bought this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AEO3U7W/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
took a gamble as there was no reviews, current review is from myself.
Its pretty solid, I tend to always buy ones for the phone as I'm not a big fan of the all in one mounts, and the nokia one i got for my partners 710 is terrible, won't even hold my phone just slips out constantly. I've got a car charger from maplin to go with it that does do a 1000ma charge as my old charger didn't charge the phone enough to keep up with navigon.
Its as solid as some premium brand mounts i've bought in the past, as good as you can get with one suction cup. (imo) how long it lasts is another thing, but for the price I thought it was pretty neat, a friend borrowed it and immediatly ordered one too.
Its very sturdy and the easist phone mount i've used to slip in and out, only thing that did initially put me off is the fit isn't 100% secure, theres very slight movement, i don't think its even 1mm, thought it would rattle but seems fine in the car.
well i just ordered this for my charging:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002C3AFHG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
hope you didnt have this one
and i will have a closer look at the amazon offer, thanks
stead, look at the second photo of the one you bought, see the four prongs? That means the front panel comes off so yours is one of the ones that I was talking about that can be used with any type of phone (as long as you get the right front panel holder piece)... :laugh:
NeoGreendawg said:
stead, look at the second photo of the one you bought, see the four prongs? That means the front panel comes off so yours is one of the ones that I was talking about that can be used with any type of phone (as long as you get the right front panel holder piece)... :laugh:
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Ah, i thought you meant those univseral one size fits all ones that clamp onto the phone! everyphone holder i've bought has had the 4 prongs, but everytime I buy one I can never find just the phone bit on its own and just end up buying the whole thing again
This is the offending nokia one I bought, its terrible http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003D1US46/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
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Ah, i thought you meant those univseral one size fits all ones that clamp onto the phone! everyphone holder i've bought has had the 4 prongs, but everytime I buy one I can never find just the phone bit on its own and just end up buying the whole thing again
This is the offending nokia one I bought, its terrible http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003D1US46/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
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I've very rarely seen them advertised on their own but if you ask, most eBay sellers who sell the dirt cheap car holders will sell you the phone specific attachment on it's own in my experience and usually for only a couple of euros including postage. Postage must be cheaper in Hong Kong than it is in France... :laugh:
Arkon Slim-Grip Floor Mount SM525-S
FWIW I have been using this model for about 4 years- first with my Tilt2 and now with the Lumia 920 (both without a case and with an Otterbox Defender case as the holder can expand). I had an older version for the Tilt2 which didn't allow for 180deg movement (you couldn't move the phone to landscape position while inside the holder) so when I got the 920 I was able to purchase just the Slim-Grip portion and keep the flexible pedestal part that I already had.
The 4 legs on the Slim-Grip are not permanent- they come in a little bag and you slide them into the body of the phone holder. The move left and right to allow for access to ports on the phone that may not be centered on the phone itself. It also comes with extra legs that are a different shape in case you need a different fitment for your phone (think they are shorter?). The bottom of the Slim-Grip is the part that moves- you push it down with the bottom of your phone and it expands enough to let you then push the top of the phone into the holder so the top legs support it. It isn't obvious from the pictures on Arkon's site at first but you will see a line running across the holder when you look at the pictures and that is where the movement occurs.
I am able to put my phone in the holder with one hand and, because the pedestal part is mounted to one of the passenger seat floor bolts, it's very stable. It's hard to move the pedestal to bend it to different shapes, which is a good thing, because it won't flop all over the place when driving. I can use the 920 without a case in it and with an Otterbox Defender, either way is fine. It allows easy access to the audio and power ports. My friends stick their phones in it too and it holds them just as well (iPhones, Galaxy S3's, Blackberry's etc......).The mount does not impede passenger comfort, however they may not be able to just flop their left leg against the center console because the mount would then be rubbing against the plastic and may leave marks, at least in my Subaru Legacy.
I have used this mount without any problems for close to 5 years now and everyone is jealous of it because it is so secure and convenient. I have no problems recommending it 100%. Good luck.
-adrian- said:
Hi there,
i am looking for a car mount for my lovely 920.
anyone got a decent one with horizontal and vertical capabilities
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Forget about universal car mounts. Have a look at the products from "Brodit", if available in your country. There's a special mount for almost every car und a special mount for almost every phone and tehere are active and passive holders. i bought a universal-mount and will never again, buy any universal crap. Now gonig downstairs, mounting my Brodit
Dave-Kay said:
Forget about universal car mounts. Have a look at the products from "Brodit", if available in your country. There's a special mount for almost every car und a special mount for almost every phone and tehere are active and passive holders. i bought a universal-mount and will never again, buy any universal crap. Now gonig downstairs, mounting my Brodit
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You can now order a specific Brodit 920 - un-powered, cig-socket, and hardwired. Excellent mounts, especially the powered ones - amazing how nice it is to just slide the phone in and not worry about fiddling with charger cables...
BigKuri said:
You can now order a specific Brodit 920 - un-powered, cig-socket, and hardwired. Excellent mounts, especially the powered ones - amazing how nice it is to just slide the phone in and not worry about fiddling with charger cables...
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Do these swivel 90degrees so as to use the phone in landscape as well as portrait?
Griffinx said:
Do these swivel 90degrees so as to use the phone in landscape as well as portrait?
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They swivel 360 degrees and are very high quality. I've got one in my car that I've also used for my Note II (different holder of course though). It was well worth it IMO.
brodit always had the best ones..
but i read something with "screws" and that made me buy something different for the glas
What did you hear, I'm curious.
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oh i just found car mounts to be screwed in the cockpit
-adrian- said:
oh i just found car mounts to be screwed in the cockpit
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Oh OK I understand what you're saying now; I thought you were referring to an issue like the screws scratching the phone or something like that.
I didn't have to screw anything into my dash. I had a mount that clips onto the dash and a holder which is screwed into said mount. Very easy.