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I do a lot of business travel and I have found that the windshield mount is not working well for me and my DINC. The last rental car windshield slanted so far back it made it hard to reach my cig lighter for charge.
I need a dashboard mount but need one that is designed to be taken in/out of cars often...not fixed or where the sticky tape will wear out quickly of get stuff on the sticky when in my bag.
Any suggestions pls???
Get one with a vent clip. They work pretty well.
http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-PHV-200-BL-Mobile-Device-Holder/dp/B0014S5FVQ/
i use this. its really good. cheap and does not look half bad either.
Aa traveler, I can't believe I never thought of a vent clip. -- Tanks!
k.electron said:
http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-PHV-200-BL-Mobile-Device-Holder/dp/B0014S5FVQ/
i use this. its really good. cheap and does not look half bad either.
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Man I hate that mount.. My wife loves it though. she has it for her droid X in her suv.. when there isnt a phone in it.. it rattles like nobody's business.
luvit said:
Aa traveler, I can't believe I never thought of a vent clip. -- Tanks!
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Actually I find every time I bring only the vent clip I get one of those cars with stupid circle vents which never hold the clip correct. I gave up on the vent type.
This one has both to choose from.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Univers...d-Smartphones/dp/B003ELOOZO/ref=pd_cp_e_3_img
I bought one from walmart for $20 in the automotive accessories section. It's a windshield suction cup mount and works very well.
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Check this one out:
http://cnettv.cnet.com/breffo-spiderpodium/9742-1_53-50094470.html
If you are not sure whether this will securely hold the phone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhEoVvTyiN8
I have not checked-out each link in this thread, but I want to remind you that some towns or states, like California, enforce a law where NOTHING can be mounted to the windshield.
I have traveled to CA often.
dan h said:
Check this one out:
http://cnettv.cnet.com/breffo-spiderpodium/9742-1_53-50094470.html
If you are not sure whether this will securely hold the phone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhEoVvTyiN8
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That looks sick. I'm going to try it out.
Found this in EVO thread, looks pretty sweet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848234
ksidirt said:
That looks sick. I'm going to try it out.
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I have it and use it everyday. It's very sturdy and works really well. It accommodates my phone with the extended battery.
You can find it on ebay for $14 and if you use billmelater, you get $10 credit.
dan h said:
I have it and use it everyday. It's very sturdy and works really well. It accommodates my phone with the extended battery.
You can find it on ebay for $14 and if you use billmelater, you get $10 credit.
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Thanks. I already bought it on eBay last night for $13 with free two day shipping.
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I do an awful lot of traveling, which means an awful lot of rental cars. At home I use a Pro-Clip system for my Note 2, but haven't found anything that is easily packed and easily transferable from rental car to rental car. I would rather have a vent mount solution than a "windshield suction cup" or a "weighted bean bag that rests on the dash".
Anyone have experience with a solid, small, easily-packed vent mount/clip that will accommodate the Note 2?
Thanks in advance.
I have one that mounts into my CD player slot. Universal and works wonderfully. About $30 on Amazon
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Just ordered the CD one for 17 bucks. Won't ship til 21st though. I tried a vent mount from Radio Shack that was on clearence but didn't work right with my vents.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028500
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Cool. I used to use ProClip mounts but I switch phones so frequently that I had to stop doing that. I've been using one for about 6 months and it's been great
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Looks good, but a little bit bulkier than I'd like. Ideally it would be something that fits easily into the outside pocket of my computer bag with minimal fuss. I hadn't thought about a CD-slot holder, thanks for the pointer. I'm not sure it's a workable solution for me, though, as not all my rentals have a CD slot in the dash. I'm almost tempted to grab a couple of design engineers and put up a Kickstarter for something sturdy that folds credit-card thin and hooks into the vents. =)
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I have one that mounts into my CD player slot. Universal and works wonderfully. About $30 on Amazon
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Pics? And is that a T/A or a Firehawk? Hard to tell from your avatar but the nostrils look bigger.
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Pics? And is that a T/A or a Firehawk? Hard to tell from your avatar but the nostrils look bigger.
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Sure I'll grab some. It's a Firehawk. I'm glad somebody knows the difference!
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Sure I'll grab some. It's a Firehawk. I'm glad somebody knows the difference!
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Alright thanks. And I have a red '98 Trans Am (not a WS6) with the 6 speed. I'm jealous. imo the WS6 hood should have looked like the Firehawk's as it fits the curves of the car better.
Here are a couple pics I snapped this morning.
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Here are a couple pics I snapped this morning.
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I use this mount as well and love it. No vibrations, and it fits the phone with my flip case on it. Also holds the Note 2 in landscape as well. The price is perfect but I would have paid twice as much for it.
What about something like this, for the bike driven people out there?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camera-Car-mount-stand-Dock-holder-for-MOTOROLA-DROID-3-4-XT894-Razr-Photon-/290842366508?pt=UK_Holders_Mounts&hash=item43b78e522c
iMaterial said:
What about something like this, for the bike driven people out there?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camera-Car-mount-stand-Dock-holder-for-MOTOROLA-DROID-3-4-XT894-Razr-Photon-/290842366508?pt=UK_Holders_Mounts&hash=item43b78e522c
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Not sure if it is good. you want to find something that will have a good grip so that when hitting rough terrain it will still hold. I'm always looking for something myself because I bike occasionally myself and having my phone mounted is a great feature as well.
I probably wouldn't trust something to hold my phone unless it had bars that hooked over the front of the phone, too. Because unless that thing has really good grip and can tighten nicely, I can see the phone slipping out of that on rough terrain.
I've been using one of the SlipGrip Bike mounts (search for them on ebay, I can't post links...) It holds securely. (Actually, I modified it to work as a dashmount because I like the Otterbox case but hate having to take it off to use the dock, and I haven't had my bike out this season yet.)
I am using this:
http://www.topeak.com/products/bags/smartphone_drybag_5_wt
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I am using this:
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I like the looks of this product, thanks for the tip!
This new mount from Spigen is the best car mount I've ever seen. Mount it right behind the steering wheel and you have a heads up display just below the windshield, at least on the Mazda 3. Perfect.
http://www.spigen.com/products/spigen-car-mount-stealth
It's good but could be better. The sticker on it sucks for the windshield in hot weather. I replaced it with 3m tape.
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Would this work well for someone who is looking for a mount to use in rental cars? Not seeing how reusable the adhesive pad is anywhere or if it's going to leave marks that I'll get charged for.
rgs2 said:
This new mount from Spigen is the best car mount I've ever seen. Mount it right behind the steering wheel and you have a heads up display just below the windshield, at least on the Mazda 3. Perfect.
http://www.spigen.com/products/spigen-car-mount-stealth
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Nice one.. Thanks for sharing
You could use the 3M tape in a rental car. I haven't had any problems with the tape that comes with it.
rgs2 said:
You could use the 3M tape in a rental car. I haven't had any problems with the tape that comes with it.
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Which one?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYNRJOE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I've been using this $10 mount for a bit over 2 years now, and it has never fallen off my dashboard. If anything, it's hard to pull it off the dash at times if I want to move it somewhere works great, cheap, zero complaints.
ryanpm40 said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYNRJOE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I've been using this $10 mount for a bit over 2 years now, and it has never fallen off my dashboard. If anything, it's hard to pull it off the dash at times if I want to move it somewhere works great, cheap, zero complaints.
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The power suction enables you to mount on to almost any surface such as dashboards, metal, glass, plastic and even drywall Silicon lined grid keeps your phone and other devices safe and secure.
A suction attachment seems much more durable than adhesive. temperature won't matter and it can be adjusted as it isn't permanent. An essential feature.
rgs2 said:
This new mount from Spigen is the best car mount I've ever seen. Mount it right behind the steering wheel and you have a heads up display just below the windshield, at least on the Mazda 3. Perfect.
http://www.spigen.com/products/spigen-car-mount-stealth
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I like this, nice simple, compact design. Easy to install my phone onto it too.
hmmmm I might have to grab one of these, I like the compact design so you cant really tell its there when your phone is not in it
Pro-Clip rules. No Sticky tape. And I prefer portrait mount for Nav. I want to see more of what's ahead than what I'm passing.
Nice but doesn't have Qi support for me... I use my phone a lot in the truck so I have been looking for less hassle with cords for the power... got the bluetooth audio for the nav & music but it needs a power source to run all day.
Amazon sell it for #16.99
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Spigen-Stealth-Cellphone-Car-Holder-Universal-Car-mount-for-Cell-Phone-Devices-/201358824286?nav=SEARCH&varId=500554301058 heres the exact same spigen mount on ebay, 20$ , a much better deal then the 30 they charge on their site.
my favourite mount is the magnetic CD slot mount, like this one, they are amazing.
http://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-Univ...37231&sr=8-11&keywords=magnetic+cd+slot+mount
NICE ONE ~ Like the design. I guess I'll have to ask my dad to buy one of this. He is still using a navigator when driving.
Does anyone know of any current or upcoming car mounts that would be good for this phone?
I currently use this one for my Note 4 and it OK at best. The phone is too heavy for it so it falls off my air vents from time to time (or swings off if I turn to fast lol).
https://www.amazon.com/WizGear-Universal-Swift-Snap-Technology-Smartphones/dp/B00PGJWYJ0/
Would rather not use this for the Note 8 as I know the glass is more fragile.
this is the best mount I've found so far. I use it with my s8+ and it's never fallen off.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4J0G7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_wsC6B9f2K5C4r
If you don't mind giving up a cup holder this is the best mount I've ever used.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F0IQTE8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503712559&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ikross+cup+mount+holder&dpPl=1&dpID=51xVyfDYDuL&ref=plSrch
I would highly recommend any one of the osomounts from Amazon. I have owned one myself for around four years and it's so strong, it requires a good amount of force to pull of the glass, really good mount.
Will be waiting a little bit more before getting a car mount but I might use the WizGear mount
Ram Mount X grip. Have had one in my car for 5 years now.
barry99705 said:
Ram Mount X grip. Have had one in my car for 5 years now.
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Totally agree
https://www.amazon.com/Suction-Univ...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TP1MZNE8F4TV0GK4T6GK
EXCELLENT mount
KLLSWITCH said:
this is the best mount I've found so far. I use it with my s8+ and it's never fallen off.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4J0G7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_wsC6B9f2K5C4r
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I am always a bit worried about these kinds of car mounts as I've seen the horror stories of them leaving marks or taking off chunks of the dash material. Do you mount yours on the window or dash?
mikebz5 said:
If you don't mind giving up a cup holder this is the best mount I've ever used.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F0IQTE8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503712559&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ikross+cup+mount+holder&dpPl=1&dpID=51xVyfDYDuL&ref=plSrch
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Oh this would actually work well for my SO's bmw. Ty!
Ryya said:
I would highly recommend any one of the osomounts from Amazon. I have owned one myself for around four years and it's so strong, it requires a good amount of force to pull of the glass, really good mount.
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barry99705 said:
Ram Mount X grip. Have had one in my car for 5 years now.
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kangi26 said:
Totally agree
https://www.amazon.com/Suction-Univ...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TP1MZNE8F4TV0GK4T6GK
EXCELLENT mount
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The thing is that I'd rather avoid mounting of the glass but maybe I'll look into it.
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I am always a bit worried about these kinds of car mounts as I've seen the horror stories of them leaving marks or taking off chunks of the dash material. Do you mount yours on the window or dash?
Oh this would actually work well for my SO's bmw. Ty!
The thing is that I'd rather avoid mounting of the glass but maybe I'll look into it.
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They also have a mount that fits into a cup holder too
Cupholder mount is on sale now at the link above 60% off! I just bought 2 for work vehicles!
Choetech_official said:
CHOETECH has a cheaper one at $3.99 with code. Only one day left.
Code: 8ESTIKT7
Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JRYA4LE/
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Thanks for sharing offer code.
These folks offer the best mounts, IMO.
https://exogear.com/exomount-car-mounts/
Been using the same one for years.
Best one with one exception
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Ma...562&sr=1-13&keywords=magnetic+phone+car+mount
The connection between the phone and mount were great, even with the battery pack on it. However between the car and mount wasn't great, so I added sugru and now its the best one i ever had.
Any good fast wireless charging vent mounts out there? Not looking for the magnetic ones, just a nice small simple one with grips on the side that a Note 8 will fit in.
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mardukeme said:
Any good fast wireless charging vent mounts out there? Not looking for the magnetic ones, just a nice small simple one with grips on the side that a Note 8 will fit in.
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I am looking for one too. The metal plate will prevent wireless charging to work. I will certainly let you know when I find one.
There is only one car mount anyone should ever buy, and that's the Craigsdocks mount:
http://www.craigsdocks.com/
Pay the money for it once and you'll never need to buy another! I hated the thought of universal docks until I tried this thing out. Owner is super nice, will reply to your questions with personalized videos if necessary, and this thing just works better than anything else on the market - trust me, I drive for a living, I'm in the car between 30-50K miles a year. I know what works and what doesn't!
http://www.niteize.com/product/Steelie-Car-Mount-Kit.asp
I live down 15 miles of real bad dirt road, and have been using these for 6 months now. Not once has my phone fallen off.
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To me, the best mount is the Pro Clip. You need two pieces, the vehicle specific mount and the phone holder. I use a large universal since I change phones a lot.
CD mount with Qi charging
I ordered this from eBay. I will take the gamble for $12.59. CD mount with Qi charging.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...var=531678811733&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
I have recently bought the magnetic mount by Spigen. It allows me to adjust my Galaxy Note 8 in any direction with its 360 degree adjustable nature. Using this mount is proved very comfortable for me. Hence, I recommend it to you also.