http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...38080&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3651wt_1260
Found this car mount for the G1. As opposed to the universal ones which are significantly bulkier and honestly dont look that good. This one is sleek and will let you open the G1 to keyboard mode without undocking he phone.
I've ordered it. I'll let you know in a few weeks
Any updated?
This thing looks great and cheap!
Nope. Thats the downfall with getting things from HK off Ebay. Takes forever.
I will post a review maybe take some pictures. I really hope it lets me open the screen and use it full out.
this is what i got :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110438371574
ordered it on 29th Nov, still no sign, tracking says : Shipped
Thats the downfall with getting things from HK off Ebay. Takes forever.
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Both of those are a custom fit for the G1, but notice the design of them. You can't use the car charger while the phone is in the mount. The 'clip' is covering the charger port.
This one is designed to allow you to charge the G1 while it is in the mount:
http://www.g1depot.com/igrip-custom-fit-flexible-mount/3A78A5815.htm
mrhousto
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mrhousto said:
Both of those are a custom fit for the G1, but notice the design of them. You can't use the car charger while the phone is in the mount. The 'clip' is covering the charger port.
This one is designed to allow you to charge the G1 while it is in the mount:
http://www.g1depot.com/igrip-custom-fit-flexible-mount/3A78A5815.htm
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Do you own this? I assume you can open the G1 while its in the holder? And is it sturdy/work well? Held in place alright and whatnot?
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Do you own this? I assume you can open the G1 while its in the holder? And is it sturdy/work well? Held in place alright and whatnot?
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I don't own one 'yet' because the site says it will be available around 12/30. Looking at the pic, it doesn't seem to interfere with the operation of the phone... meaning you can still slide it open as well as charge it.
I've decided to make a 'temporary' dock for my G1 until the one above is available. I used the back portion of a clear cover that I had laying around. I figured I would put it to some use since I had it!
Here are a few pics:
I got this one to use in my car and love it! Charger fits in and it can be rotated in any direction. Plus you can move it from car to car without messy window rings. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UGMTKC/ref=oss_T15_product
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I've decided to make a 'temporary' dock for my G1 until the one above is available. I used the back portion of a clear cover that I had laying around. I figured I would put it to some use since I had it!
Here are a few pics:
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That was a great idea. I got the cheap one off ebay and the cover does block the charge port. I am going to do a little dremel tooling on it to see if I can make it better. If not I will buy a couple of the cheap cases off ebay and try your mod.
The Ebay one also completely blocks the speaker. I will cut a hole for that too.
billquinn1 said:
That was a great idea. I got the cheap one off ebay and the cover does block the charge port. I am going to do a little dremel tooling on it to see if I can make it better. If not I will buy a couple of the cheap cases off ebay and try your mod.
The Ebay one also completely blocks the speaker. I will cut a hole for that too.
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You can never go wrong with a dremel tool!! I didn't know that those ebay holders cover up the speaker too. It kinda makes the phone useless while its in there. I got the idea for the one I made off the proclip website. Rather than spending $30 bucks for theirs, I just made my own! I popped the trim off from around the heater/radio and used 3M double sided tape to secure the metal bracket that I bent to shape. Then used another piece of 3M to secure the back portion of the clear cover to the bracket. Of course, I put the 'Dual' sticker on there just for kicks!!!
I got myself a ProClip G1 mount.
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...h-cable-with-3-in-1-adapter-849868-17354.aspx
It is a little pricey but the build quality is great and has a swivel mount. And yes you can open the screen and access the keyboard while mounted. Only downside (besides the price) is that you have to remove the rubber dust cover from the mini-USB charging port on the G1/Dream. I was kind of ticked off when I found this out after ordering it but I have been without it for quite a while now and haven't had any problems. I usually carry this G1 in my pocket and sometimes on my holster (when my work G1 isn't on me).
tekkitan said:
I got myself a ProClip G1 mount.
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...h-cable-with-3-in-1-adapter-849868-17354.aspx
It is a little pricey but the build quality is great and has a swivel mount. And yes you can open the screen and access the keyboard while mounted. Only downside (besides the price) is that you have to remove the rubber dust cover from the mini-USB charging port on the G1/Dream. I was kind of ticked off when I found this out after ordering it but I have been without it for quite a while now and haven't had any problems. I usually carry this G1 in my pocket and sometimes on my holster (when my work G1 isn't on me).
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A little pricey..... I guess!
hi all, i got myself one of these and it comes with a car charger. though i found the cord was not long enough from my cigarette lighter to windscreen.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dedicated-W...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1262888830&sr=8-3
mrhousto said:
Both of those are a custom fit for the G1, but notice the design of them. You can't use the car charger while the phone is in the mount. The 'clip' is covering the charger port.
This one is designed to allow you to charge the G1 while it is in the mount:
**Unable to post link due to my restrictions I guess. See mrhousto's original post**
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So I didn't see anyone comment on this yet. But I went ahead and bought this due to the decent price and what appeared to be the ability to open it while mounted.
So the answer is definitely "yes" to everything I wanted from it.
Yes, it does allow you to open the screen while mounted.
Yes, the clip does hold the phone very well and it is pretty easy to put and remove the phone with one hand.
Yes, you can plug in a charger while mounted and you don't have to remove the little charger door to use it.
Yes, there is a hole in the back so the speaker/camera is exposed so I guess you could record video, or take pictures while driving if that is something you wanted to do. Also, the microphone on the bottom is not blocked in case you want to just use speakerphone while mounted.
Yes, it feels very solid and well made. It says it "Made in Germany" on all of the parts which makes me feel good. "The German's make good stuff!"
Yes, The body clip itself does come off the arm so you could in theory use this for a different phone assuming you can get just the body clip online.
No, you cannot use this with anything other then a regular sized battery/door. (hopefully this was obvious)
Overall, for $20-$25 (depending on shipping), this is an awesome mount for your G1. I haven't actually tried mounting it on my window yet but the big suction cup (~3 inches wide) with the pull lever thing look like they will work great.
Boogy
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this is what i got :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110438371574
ordered it on 29th Nov, still no sign, tracking says : Shipped
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I order this one and finally got it.
It doesn't seem to fit in the way the picture is. The picture shows the "big" tab at the bottom. The problem with this is that it covers the hole for the charger. Also for me it doesn't quite fit so the top tab doesn't clip on to anything and doesn't hold the phone.
If I put it in upside down then the small tab doesn't cover the hole for the charger and it seems to fit nice an snug. But when it is in upside down you can no longer slide it open as the bigger tab is clipped onto the front. That is no big deal for me any ways as I don't plan on opening it while it is in the holder in the car.
the perfect mount/ who needs a navigation system
I also went to g1depo.com and got the windshield mount, it arrived four days early and yes to all the major questions. Opening capability, charger connection, speakerphone/camera hole, and it is also sturdy and well made "German" to be exact. and only 25.00 with shipping. Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I also went to g1depo.com and got the windshield mount, it arrived four days early and yes to all the major questions. Opening capability, charger connection, speakerphone/camera hole, and it is also sturdy and well made "German" to be exact. and only 25.00 with shipping. Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I hate to burst your bubble but.....
http://www.shop4tech.com/item8622.html
$6 shipped and it fits the G1 perfectly (yes I actually have one). It's a universal design so it's plenty adjustable. Even if it's not as pretty as some it does the job for a fraction of the price.
benmyers2941 said:
I hate to burst your bubble but.....
http://www.shop4tech.com/item8622.html
$6 shipped and it fits the G1 perfectly (yes I actually have one). It's a universal design so it's plenty adjustable. Even if it's not as pretty as some it does the job for a fraction of the price.
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thats nice and everything, wonderful price...but uuhh...its intended purpose are for navigation devices, although it may have no problem holding, I don't think it would allow all of the g1 usage in dock such as rotating landscape/portrait, opening/closing keyboard, charging with dual 3.5 headset jack/usb extention.
Are there any good carmounts that fit a g1 with the extended battery back cover?
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I love using my hd to watch movies hooked up to aux input in my car,
I got one of these of ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-CAR-CHARG....c0.m14&_trkparms=65:1|66:2|39:1|293:1|294:50
its already snapped!
I want something that allows you switch between horizontal/vertical and tilt funtion for tomtom and core player
I may try velcro stickers or maybe an air vent holder
any other ideas?
I have had 2 of these..they are absolutely rubbish, the insertion clip snapped both times. I have also tried another holder (universal one) and that turned out to rubbish too, I threw it away. Another time the suction disc came away from the arm. I have also tried my own custom made holder - I took a leather phone case and screwed it into the back of the arm attachment, that worked much better than the worthless gadgets of ebay. So save your money and forget buying from ebay, it maybe worth spending a bit more for a better quality item. And just yesterday I found my my xda orbit holder provided by O2 so using that for now which fits the Touch HD very well.
My side I buy that for my car Car Windshield Swivel Mount Dock for HTC Touch HD. At 5.60$ nobody can make better!
Work like a charm!
KaNiMziE
I had a universal jobby off ebay, that was a bit rubbish since where it clamped onto the phone it obscured the volume control buttons.
Ordered one of the HD specific designed ones and will see how that goes.
KaNiMziE said:
My side I buy that for my car Car Windshield Swivel Mount Dock for HTC Touch HD. At 5.60$ nobody can make better!
Work like a charm!
KaNiMziE
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I've had two of these and on each occasion the clip broke, it's useless!
If anyone is still searching
I've got a magnetarm for my HD combined with a metalpad. Works fine and you can rotate your pda in any order.
http://www.amazon.de/MAGNET-HALTERUNG-T-Mobile-Compact-Autohalterung/dp/B000RXZUPA
I will mounting this one Car Portable Device/Gadget Holder and Windshield Mount
and after then when I use it, I tell you
laguna33p said:
I've had two of these and on each occasion the clip broke, it's useless!
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I have it for 3 weeks now and no trouble at all, very fast delivery and safe, only 2 weeks at my door....
KaNiMziE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533649
Brodit holder + charger
I have recently installed a holder and charger for my Touch HD and can highly recommend it!!
http://www.brodit.com/
The installation was somewhat easy, had to open the dashboard to connect it to power behind the stereo.
Pro Clip makes some amazing solutions. I have used them for years on numerous devices.
Balthazar81 said:
I have recently installed a holder and charger for my Touch HD and can highly recommend it!!
http://www.brodit.com/
The installation was somewhat easy, had to open the dashboard to connect it to power behind the stereo.
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that looks really good
does the charger fast it at the fast htc charger rate, or at the slow usb plug rate?
DontHate said:
that looks really good
does the charger fast it at the fast htc charger rate, or at the slow usb plug rate?
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Goes pretty fast. Haven't done any comparison, but I can't complain. I normally drive 45 minutes to work and twice a day charging is fine for me.
Balthazar81 said:
I have recently installed a holder and charger for my Touch HD and can highly recommend it!!
http://www.brodit.com/
The installation was somewhat easy, had to open the dashboard to connect it to power behind the stereo.
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got one as well it pricey but well worth it
mrobo said:
I will mounting this one Car Portable Device/Gadget Holder and Windshield Mount
and after then when I use it, I tell you
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I like the look of the solid mount to the screen, but the holder looks a bit busy.
How have you found it?
Paul.
I got my own here www.mobilefun.co.uk
In this page you can find just about everything you need for your touch hd or any other phone... Bad thing deliveries are done only within the EU countries
The link for the holder i personally purchased and i'm 100% satisfied is here:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-touch-hd-car-holder-p19992.htm
If you are looking for something a lot cheaper that goes with a car charger in the pack you can look here:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/drivesafe-car-pack-for-the-htc-touch-hd-p20932.htm (only difference with the first one is a little more stiff on adjusting method) but its still perfect and safe & both are really easy to adjust horizontally and vertically the phone & they are both built for windshields which means you can video type your driving
I suggest it without second thoughts!
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that looks really good
does the charger fast it at the fast htc charger rate, or at the slow usb plug rate?
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Got the same one. Pricey but oh so worth it. I love it,and would def recommend it. I've tried the suction ones, and they for some reason keep falling off the windscreen, even with cleaning the surface/drying it etc.
The brodit just clips into your dash, and fit your touch hd perfect. They make mounts for every car.
I love it!!!
And it charges at a normal rate, just like a standard wall charger.
I have this one and it's excellent..
Brodit holder question
I have a cheap universal effort I bought from some motorway services - Im looking for a better solution - im using airvent attachment - its a three pronged affair which clips over one of the vent "stays". Its wobbly as hell - which is fine most of the time, except when you are attaching the charging cable. Does the Brodit attach to the airvents ? if so does it attach solidly ? in a better way than my three pronged clip ??
Depending on your car and which mount you want.
For my Xantia, using the vent beside the steering wheel the mounting plate fits in around the vent, between the vent unit and the dashboard body, rather than the cheapo ones that clip feebly to the vent.
At the moment I'm using two of the suction cup ones that people have had problems with.
Superglue is your friend (no, do not superglue it to the windscreen no matter how temping that sounds!).
The internal flange which holds the silicon cup to the base of the arm breaks up causing it to regularly fall off teh windscreen, some good superglue carefully dripped in fixes this. The other problem I've had is the ends breaking where the metal snake fits in, again superglue (pull back the concertina cover) in each end sorts this.
Ok these are things that should not go wong in a good product, but when they're available for a couple of quid shipped from China, it's to be expected, and thankfully easily rectified.
Has anyone got the details of a UK supplier of Brodit?
Someone is finally making a car cradle for the Touch Pro 2 that Verizon and Sprint (Not T-Mobile) should be able to use and its cheap. I emailed the U.S. seller and he said it fits though it is really for the GSM Euro versions. No surprise though as it is passive only. Heres a link to their website: http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM_Car_Mount_HTC_Touch_Pro2.aspx
Anything is better than a squeeze cradle
I have one ordered so will update a review but at $12.95 and $2.50 shipping kinda hard to go wrong even if it only lasts until Proclip gets off their duffs.
I found a coupon code for free shipping. It is hit or miss apparently but worth a try. Code is 430.
Edit: Code did not work
REVIEW IS ON POST #9
nice find. please let us know how it works. i have a vzw tp2 as well and have been searching for a car holder. right now it sets on my passanger seat...
Just a quick question, why do you think squeeze cradles suck?
I've not had one but was considering a universal mount from Arkon, which is a squeeze cradle.
YodaJM said:
Just a quick question, why do you think squeeze cradles suck?
I've not had one but was considering a universal mount from Arkon, which is a squeeze cradle.
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Its been years since I've seen a phone thick enough that the jaws need to be anywhere near as deep as the vast majority of the squeeze cradles on the market yet they still make them that deep, at least the ones that are big enough to hold a PDA. This would not be much of a problem except they use soft foam in the jaws that is almost invariably also very thick. When you squeeze it tight enough to keep the phone from falling out, it has a tendency to roll the foam right down over the screen making it difficult to use things like the slide tray in Touchflo 3D. It is also difficult to remove the phone as after a short while the teeth of the jaw start wearing down and it sticks closed making the button hard to push. And thats with a good cradle like and Arkon, which is what I have been using. Lesser quality cradles are even worse. There are better squeeze cradles that address these issues but they are all for Iphones. Saw a nice one the other day with nice thin jaws and rubber grips that fit the phone perfectly with a friction lock instead of teeth and a cam but it had and Ipod cable and FM transmitter built in making it very expensive at like $69. Looked real nice too with a nice shiny finish like the phone has but at that price, wasn't going to buy something that I had to cut up to use. To bad the company did not make one with a USB cable instead. Unfortunately most of the good stuff is made by companies that drank large quantities of the Steve Jobs kool-aid years ago.
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Its been years since I've seen a phone thick enough that the jaws need to be anywhere near as deep as the vast majority of the squeeze cradles on the market yet they still make them that deep, at least the ones that are big enough to hold a PDA. This would not be much of a problem except they use soft foam in the jaws that is almost invariably also very thick. When you squeeze it tight enough to keep the phone from falling out, it has a tendency to roll the foam right down over the screen making it difficult to use things like the slide tray in Touchflo 3D. It is also difficult to remove the phone as after a short while the teeth of the jaw start wearing down and it sticks closed making the button hard to push. And thats with a good cradle like and Arkon, which is what I have been using. Lesser quality cradles are even worse. There are better squeeze cradles that address these issues but they are all for Iphones. Saw a nice one the other day with nice thin jaws and rubber grips that fit the phone perfectly with a friction lock instead of teeth and a cam but it had and Ipod cable and FM transmitter built in making it very expensive at like $69. Looked real nice too with a nice shiny finish like the phone has but at that price, wasn't going to buy something that I had to cut up to use. To bad the company did not make one with a USB cable instead. Unfortunately most of the good stuff is made by companies that drank large quantities of the Steve Jobs kool-aid years ago.
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Thanks for the response, very good reasons not to go with a giant squeeze cradle.
I've been looking at this mount http://www.arkon.com/phonemount.php
Curious if anyone else has used it with the TP2.
My phone works splendidly with a $15 squeeze cradle from Walmart. It's not too thick, secure, and does not obscure the screen.
I have an old Treo 650 Pro-clip mount that works perfectly with the TP2. The phone slides in securely and comes out easily. Obviously no active connection but it works great. I put double sided tape in the back of the of the mount and it holds my Fuze perfectly as well.
yo Techitrucker,
you ever get that car cradle. i am really thinkin bout getting one, but would like to hear some first hand experience with it, especially since we both got vzw
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yo Techitrucker,
you ever get that car cradle. i am really thinkin bout getting one, but would like to hear some first hand experience with it, especially since we both got vzw
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Just came in the mail on Saturday. The cheap shipping took one week to the day. Quality of the cradle is very good. The clip at the top is actually spring loaded, not just plastic that bends back, like the Seidio holsters. It is removable if you won't need to use the cradle in landscape to make it easier to take in and out. The cut out at the bottom is definitely for the CDMA phones. It should work with the European versions also. THIS CRADLE WILL NOT WORK ON THE T-MOBILE VERSION AT ALL. It is a perfect fit for my Verizon phone. This is not a cradle you want if you need to use the keyboard while it is in. For me that is not and issue and it makes me uncomfortable having plastic wedged between my keyboard and screen anyways. Seems like it would be hard on the slider. The windshield mount is very nice. It has push button friction locks instead of screws for the joints and the rotation is spring loaded so its easy to rotate when needed one handed. The suction cup is very large and has a good positive locking mechanism. It is larger than the average suction cup so if you need a dash disk like I do, you will need the largest one you can find. Unfortunately it does not come with one. Since they are selling this so inexpensively, that probably a place they needed to cut their losses. The quality of the cradle is much higher than the price. The cradle does not use a standard mechanism to join it to the mount so you will either have to use the one it came with or go to the website and see if they have another kind of mounting solution. This is really the only limitation I can find. You will not be able to use it with your Proclip solution if you have one. Any more questions you have, just leave them in this forum.
thanks man sounds sweet. yeah i am just lookin for something to just hold my phone in the car, and this sounds great. thanks for takin the time to review. i am only a couple hours from the websites store, hope it doesn't take a week, hah. buyin one right now.
whats this proclip you are talkin about? i am new to the ppc phone genre. are they really that superior? what would you say makes em better than this cradle you just got? just curious, like hearing first hand experiences, thanks
treo...not! said:
My phone works splendidly with a $15 squeeze cradle from Walmart. It's not too thick, secure, and does not obscure the screen.
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Hi:
What department did you find it in? I have searched by where the cell phone cases are, and can't find a thing.
Thanks!
cincy1020 said:
Hi:
What department did you find it in? I have searched by where the cell phone cases are, and can't find a thing.
Thanks!
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check automotive section
MrGoodCat said:
thanks man sounds sweet. yeah i am just lookin for something to just hold my phone in the car, and this sounds great. thanks for takin the time to review. i am only a couple hours from the websites store, hope it doesn't take a week, hah. buyin one right now.
whats this proclip you are talkin about? i am new to the ppc phone genre. are they really that superior? what would you say makes em better than this cradle you just got? just curious, like hearing first hand experiences, thanks
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I had one for my Touch Pro and it was nice enough but it kind of made the gap between the keyboard and phone wider over time. If you absolutely have to have the keyboard open while driving its probably the best on on the market, though to me that keyboard open is just and invitation to disaster. Its hard enough to keep hands off the phone while closed They are not inexpensive by any means. Depending on how you need to configure it you can easily spend well over a $100 bucks. The powered cradle alone without a car specific mount is $60 which is competitive with other powered solutions, but the non powered ones at $40 bucks seem more than a little like highway robbery to me especially since you will still spend $30+ on the mounting solution for the cradle. Still, if you need that keyboard open its the only decent solution at this time. They have no powered option for Verizon yet, but the non powered one they have listed for the AT&T Tilt 2 will work on Verizon and Sprint. The phones are exactly the same shape as the AT&T phone except for the ports on the bottom. If you want a fitted cradle but don't need the keyboard to open while mounted, this is the posted cradle only real solution I've found, but its inexpensive and good quality.
Now if you want the best of both worlds, I was wrong about the Proclip mounts not working with the cradle. They make absolutely the best mounting solution hands down since there is no damage to the vehicle. They have cradle adapters on the site that will make it work and the price is not to bad.
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionp...egoryid=&p_year=&p_countryid=0&p_leftorright=
The suction cup on the cradle is 3.25 inches and this adapter is 3.5 inches so it should work.
I'm not a fan of clamp holders or suction cups, had enough of unintentional flying objects. I usually make my own holders that slip into a vent clip from theclip.com
http://theclip.com/store/Ultra-Clip-with-Vent-Mount-p-16176.html
This time I found a perfect custom made touchpro2 holder for $1.35! It clips right into the vent clip with just a little grinding on the vent clip. It holds the phone solidly and perfectly positioned for easy phone use and GPS mapping.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/pro2holster.html
Nice find
RemE said:
I'm not a fan of clamp holders or suction cups, had enough of unintentional flying objects. I usually make my own holders that slip into a vent clip from theclip.com
http://theclip.com/store/Ultra-Clip-with-Vent-Mount-p-16176.html
This time I found a perfect custom made touchpro2 holder for $1.35! It clips right into the vent clip with just a little grinding on the vent clip. It holds the phone solidly and perfectly positioned for easy phone use and GPS mapping.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/pro2holster.html
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Nice find on the holster. Never had a problem myself with a good suction cup holder and nothing bounces like a Freightliner. I find that taping a small vanity mirror to the dash works much better than those little round plastic disks since they where designed to stick to glass. If you have two phones and two holders like I do, the small rectangular one they sell in the automotive department at Walmart will hold both and its only 2 bucks and looks nice. I am not a fan of any kind of vent clip. The two worst enemies of electronics are heat and cold and something as heavy as a PDA is going to break the vent eventually. What I have done in the past is use something like this: http://theclip.com/store/The-Clip-Mount-p-16156.html with a holster or case.
I'm going to get the holster. Been looking for one that faces out like that.
I already have a clip in the car so won't need to take my mount with me when I get off the road.
Techitrucker said:
Never had a problem myself with a good suction cup holder and nothing bounces like a Freightliner. .... If you have two phones and two holders like I do......
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Driving a semi, using not one cell phone, but two???
You're probably a great driver. But I'm glad there are several states between you and I.
Techitrucker said:
Someone is finally making a car cradle for the Touch Pro 2 that Verizon and Sprint (Not T-Mobile) should be able to use and its cheap. I emailed the U.S. seller and he said it fits though it is really for the GSM Euro versions. No surprise though as it is passive only. Heres a link to their website: http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM_Car_Mount_HTC_Touch_Pro2.aspx
Anything is better than a squeeze cradle
I have one ordered so will update a review but at $12.95 and $2.50 shipping kinda hard to go wrong even if it only lasts until Proclip gets off their duffs.
I found a coupon code for free shipping. It is hit or miss apparently but worth a try. Code is 430.
Edit: Code did not work
REVIEW IS ON POST #9
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tons of this stuff on ebay - pick a random one at 10-12 bucks with free shipping and if it doesnt work out too great its no big loss
Anyone know if this will work for the Tilt 2??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....5&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_4013wt_939
Thats exactly what im looking for but thats the only thing that comes close. I want a sturdy vent mount that can rotate to landscape mode
BRODIT or PROCLIP here in the USA. They have been on the market for about 100 years. at least :-D
They make active, passive, ... versions of their mounts. For almost all available mobile devices. Great quality.
www.brodit.se
www.proclipusa.com
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...egory=4&device_brand=16708&device_model=17907
NOT TRUE.
Just spoke with porclip.
The t-mobile version has not been developed and they do not expect it to be manufactured soon.
mpr_ger said:
BRODIT or PROCLIP here in the USA. They have been on the market for about 100 years. at least :-D
They make active, passive, ... versions of their mounts. For almost all available mobile devices. Great quality.
www.brodit.se
www.proclipusa.com
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...egory=4&device_brand=16708&device_model=17907
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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
-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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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?
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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.
Sent from my 920
oh i just found car mounts to be screwed in the cockpit
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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.
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
omniphil said:
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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I am using the infiniapps magnetic mount. It works great! Ofcourse, it depends on if your phone is naked, in a bumper, or in a case. I'm currently using the incipio feather case and have stuck the metal plates to the case itself (not my phone). and It holds really well. With the infiniapps mount, you'll only get one adhesive plate so I bought an additional one as well. See pictures for how I've attached the plates. I'll upload a picture of the phone mounted tomorrow.
infiniapps mount - i bought it on sale for $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Sm...TF8&qid=1381339071&sr=8-1&keywords=infiniapps
Additional metal plates
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Rectangular-Metal-Adhesive-Mount/dp/B00BSAD7ZQ/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
Here are pics
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So you have to put a plate on front and back of your case?
I don't use a case currently. I'm assuming I could just stick one of these pads to the back of the phone?
Are they really secure going over big bumps and stuff like that?
Yeah I put plates on the case because I didn't want to stick anything to the phone. It would obviously be lighter without a case, and thus hold better if you stuck it to the phone. It's been really secure over bumps and at high speeds. Held perfectly during a 7 hr drive last week.
I am using this one.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/281172219396?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
It's the only customfit car holder for the Ultra I could find. When in the car I remove my Ultra from the Nillkin case and put it in the holder. I use it for navigation quite a lot and I hate it when the phone is loose in the car holder which is the case with most universal clamp style holders.
I have the InfiniApps Slyde CD Slot Mount also. Best phone mount ever. CD players are usually in the best location for viewing. I had cup, dash mounts, they were terrible. I used the sticky metal plate and attached it to the back of a case. Also magnetic attachment makes for quick removal of the phone when you want to check a message etc...
omniphil said:
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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Hi can you post some pics of it...???
This is the one I got. Worked pretty good until the Z Ultra..
http://www.mountek.com/dp/B004G1L52Q
Cool these look good. Just found another one which is cheaper than the others $12.99 + $2.99 delivery. Looks like it does the same thing and will also fit the Z Ultra (checked the dimensions). Link
Is there any risk that the CD slot ones will damage the CD player? Is the slot strong enough to handle the weight of the Xperia Z Ultra?
I've been using PuGoo sticky pads for a good year or two now to mount whatever smartphone I'm using. It's very handy.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F68G58M/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
You do need a good spot for it though, which luckily my xB has.
omniphil said:
...., but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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I had same problem with those centered power/volume button and I found this -epay #251340401428-, look at seller's other items there are few kinds of mounting type for X ZU. I bought one and still waiting for the parcel so cannot review yet.
abuihsan said:
I had same problem with those centered power/volume button and I found this -epay #251340401428-, look at seller's other items there are few kinds of mounting type for X ZU. I bought one and still waiting for the parcel so cannot review yet.
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I already have this car holder and it works fine. It keeps the phone firmly in place and it is easy to put in and take out.
cholepuree1 said:
I am using the infiniapps magnetic mount. It works great! Ofcourse, it depends on if your phone is naked, in a bumper, or in a case. I'm currently using the incipio feather case and have stuck the metal plates to the case itself (not my phone). and It holds really well. With the infiniapps mount, you'll only get one adhesive plate so I bought an additional one as well. See pictures for how I've attached the plates. I'll upload a picture of the phone mounted tomorrow.
infiniapps mount - i bought it on sale for $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Sm...TF8&qid=1381339071&sr=8-1&keywords=infiniapps
Additional metal plates
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Rectangular-Metal-Adhesive-Mount/dp/B00BSAD7ZQ/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
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Does it stay in place while driving and when hitting potholes or bumps?
It does hold very strong, I just got one of these. I hate cases on my phone but I put one on so I could attach the metal plate to the inside of the case. It has never fallen off on even the biggest bumps.
I am still deciding if I want to just stick the plate to the back of my phone... I wonder how easy it is to get the adhesive off the back glass if I ever wanted to remove it...
Yes is holds really well. Just had a 6hr drive this morning!
Edit: Here is a picture of how it looks while driving.
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Just wanted to say that I just bought this:
Scosche stuckUP
Its early to tell but the quality feels solid compared to the many ebay cheapo one that end up breaking in no time.
The whole things just feel quality..and for the price it better! lol
Several ways to use it...I went with Windshield for now. Holds the phone very tightly and during the trip its very stable.
Also, I did not even have to remove the flip case I have which makes it seem a lot bulkier so I feel it will do great with either the CP12 or any of those battery/case combinations.
Happy to finally have my phone up there even if it blocks most of my view! LOL
I have come to the conclusion that a universal mount for a small tablet is the ideal car mount, so I have been looking at ebay for ones designed for the Nexus 7, Memopad 7 and Samsung Tab 7, and then checking that they can be adjusted small enough for the XZU.
this one in particular looks appropriate:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160672229905?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
it's a little bit more expensive than I'd expect for a simple product, but I've not seen a similar unit.
The one I bought above works excellent, it is for phones but depends on what you like.
I am very happy with the quality compared to all the crap I bought before lol
I have one of the Imagnet mounts in my F350 I used with another phone. I checked the Z Ultra and it sticks to it without needing the metal plate attached to the back of the phone. Right under the camera area inside the phone is enough metal that the magnet works fine. I have driven with it in that bouncy old truck and it does not come off or move around at all. The only bad thing is the metal is not centered so the phone only sits in portrait orientation. But it beats having to stick a metal plate to the back of the phone.
I like it because I am in and out a lot through the day and it is quick and easy to just toss the phone onto the magnet then just grab it off there when I need it. I have not tried it with a power cable attached but most likely it will just make it tilt over a bit depending on how much the power cable hangs down I guess. With the battery life of this phone it has not been something I have needed compared to the Mega 6.3 that would go dead much quicker streaming slacker radio over bluetooth than this beast of a phone. Most likely the charger cable would have to be supported in some way to keep it from making the phone lean to one side.
I've struggled to find a phone holder that works well with the size of my note 3 in a Trident Kraken AMS case.
This one however is inexpensive and works well http://www.wilko.com/car-accessories/rockland-mp3sat-nav-holder/invt/0345172?VBMST=car phone holder
I thought I'd post it up in case it helps anyone.
Joe
joebongo said:
I've struggled to find a phone holder that works well with the size of my note 3 in a Trident Kraken AMS case.
This one however is inexpensive and works well http://www.wilko.com/car-accessories/rockland-mp3sat-nav-holder/invt/0345172?VBMST=car phone holder
I thought I'd post it up in case it helps anyone.
Joe
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Looks okay but I prefer the imagnet...
I love ProClip's holders. You select the custom mount for your car, and then the custom mount for you phone. I've owned several brands of custom clips throughout the years, and I've never been happier.
https://www.proclipusa.com/
Doug
After having tried several car mounts, I have come to a point where I do not want any snake-type car mount - the ones with extensible, adjustable arm ... with time, and car vibrations, they do not really stick in place, and dangle around a little bit.
Lately I happened to pick a glass screen cover from xtreme guard where they offered promotional Flozu car mount + a 90% discount coupon ... at the end, it was really a deal for the both of them..
I have been using the flozu mount since around 1 month now, very solid, top notch. secure suction locking mechanism, seems to hold much stronger to the windshield than my previous ones. The absense of the extensible arm made it VERY stable in terms of vibration and permanent "dangle" . It holds my note 3 firmly (not strongly) between its pliers, and manipulating the plier to open it is very easy - not complicated spring-loaded buttons to press - which get worse with time - which you see on other models. Seriously recommend.
Here is the link to the Flozu mount:
http://www.xtremeguard.com/product-p/car-mount-flozu.htm
mine came today (Flozu mount), fairly quick standard shipping delivery. I expect it'll do a very good job. At first I thought it was rather pricey ($49.99 USD) but then the 75% off discount code appeared -- can't find anything decent in the stores for $12.75! easy to mount to the windshield, nice firm grip of my unprotected S3 (countdown to upgrade: 3days). I'll update after having used it awhile.
Rick
I use mountek products. one of the most stable products to use by locking it in your cd slot or between the dash crevices. Great as some states may not allow suction cup mount on glass.
http://www.mountek.com/shop/
Airframe+
I use the Kenu Airframe+. Mounts in the vent and holds really well. Also works as a kick stand since it's small and you can carry it around with you with you're not in the car.
Best mounting system I've ever owned, but it's not cheap.
https://www.proclipusa.com/
Doug
I use this holder for my Note 3. Its been good for a year now and cheap.
Can twist it for landscape or portrait and can hold any phone as most of us use cases on our phones it will fit any phone... One problem is your car will need to have strong vents and not too deep directors inside as the back will need to grip onto those.
EBay number item number 311275702025 check can't post link as I'm a new member.
Masik v6.0 lollipop Note 3 N9005
I just bought my second one of these. Super sturdy and the suction cup has a gooey material on it that literally will stick to just about anything!
second this!
ickensai said:
I use mountek products. one of the most stable products to use by locking it in your cd slot or between the dash crevices. Great as some states may not allow suction cup mount on glass.
http://www.mountek.com/shop/
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I've had this mount for around 2 years and I love it! 2 of my friends got it after they saw mine.
I hardly ever use my CD changer but it still functions normally if you do.
In my car it puts the phone in the perfect place. Here's a few pictures of it in my car so you know how it looks.
Hello
In the past I used only phone specific holders like proclip. Works fine but expensive. Now the kids want to use the car too so I changed to an universal holder.
Now I use http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-UN7BU
Fits the s4 mini and my Note 3 too.
Besides the holder you'l need:
Ball base http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-202U
Arm: http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-201U-A (various lengths available).
Not cheap but you by it once.
joebongo said:
I've struggled to find a phone holder that works well with the size of my note 3 in a Trident Kraken AMS case.
This one however is inexpensive and works well http://www.wilko.com/car-accessories/rockland-mp3sat-nav-holder/invt/0345172?VBMST=car phone holder
I thought I'd post it up in case it helps anyone.
Joe
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I got a simple silicon mat on ebay - sticks like glue to the dash and you can just slap the phone on it (gently) and it sticks even on bumpy roads. And if it gets dusty you can just wash it in water - works brilliantly and cost me about $5
Looks a little like these but the 'bumps' aren't so noticeable on mine.
ProClip
I've used ProClip mounts in two different trucks with three different phones. I wouldn't use anything else. You buy the mount in two pieces - one piece for the vehicle, that's specific to the vehicle, and where in the vehicle you want to mount the phone. It has tabs that insert into the existing seams of your car's interior. No drilling, no bolts to unscrew, a very clean installation. The other piece you buy for the phone (or tablet, or GPS unit). They have many phone mounts each designed to fit a specific phone - as long as you don't have a case on it. They also have phone mounts that are more universal in nature for those that use a case. Any of the phone mounts will attach to any of the vehicle mounts.
It's expensive - each piece has cost me between $35 and $40, so around $75 when you first buy the system. But if you get a new phone, you only have to replace the phone mount. If you get a new car, you only have to replace the vehicle mount.
It's a premium mount. It holds your phone firmly in place, and it's a clean , professional looking installation. I think it's worth the cost.
For my Note 3, I've been using the Exogear ExoMount Touch -http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-touch-one-touch-car-mount-holder.html . The reusable adhesive pad works surprisingly well and it is a cinch putting in and taking out my Note 3, even in my Urban Armor Gear case. Simply put the phone into the mount and the arms snap close around the device, and to remove I just press the release buttons. Easy in, easy out.
The one issue I had was one one occasion the tightening nut cracking, but I think that was as a result of me carelessly over-tightening on one occasion. The company quickly sent me a free replacement, however.
Journyman16 said:
I got a simple silicon mat on ebay - sticks like glue to the dash and you can just slap the phone on it (gently) and it sticks even on bumpy roads. And if it gets dusty you can just wash it in water - works brilliantly and cost me about $5
Looks a little like these but the 'bumps' aren't so noticeable on mine.
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Had this kind of things, but last summer, they melted, and left mark on dashboard :/ couldn't clean, now you can see it, so beware of the heat/sun
Ps2004 said:
Had this kind of things, but last summer, they melted, and left mark on dashboard :/ couldn't clean, now you can see it, so beware of the heat/sun
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Not sure where you are, but mine's been through some pretty hot days with the car parked in the sun and no problems. Silicon shouldn't melt - it melts around 1400ºC - if your car is getting that hot you'd have to be approaching the Sun I think. Maybe yours was plastic?
Just check my history on dx.com, and yes, it seems you were right, it was PVC, must say I didn't check that as it said made for car dashboard.
Anyway, just be careful what you buy.
Oeps said:
Hello
In the past I used only phone specific holders like proclip. Works fine but expensive. Now the kids want to use the car too so I changed to an universal holder.
Now I use http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-UN7BU
Fits the s4 mini and my Note 3 too.
Besides the holder you'l need:
Ball base http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-202U
Arm: http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-201U-A (various lengths available).
Not cheap but you by it once.
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I second the RAM mounts. I use the cupholder version, then the ball arm, and the X clip. I can even swap out the attachment with my medium/large RAM holder that fits a nexus 7, or my large holder that fits an ipad air. Ram mounts aren't cheap, but they're versatile and built to last. I'll never need to buy another mount system again, unless I find a really oddball device in the future and need a new attachment for the Ram.
I finally found the perfect mount for my taste. Universal + with charge function.
http://www.1a-pc-shop.de/shop/hr-30417-universal-smartphone-charging-dock.html
You cand adjust the x and the z axis of the power connector holder at the bottom. There are 5 adapters included for different cables. Works very well with my usb 3.0 car charger. Silicon case no problem.
Now I just slide in the Note 3 and it charges. And this should work for many devices to come.