I bought an iOttie Easy Flex Wireless Qi car mount for my LG G2, but didn't get around to installing it until after I'd upgraded to the Droid Turbo.
It seems like such a nice mount, but the Qi charger is placed wrong for the Droid Turbo (it doesn't charge), it sags under the weight of the Turbo, and the mount blocks the USB port, so I can't charge it by cable, either.
What are your car mount experiences with the Droid Turbo?
I see that the meritline link from my order confirmation email isn't particularly helpful anymore. This is the mount I got:
http://www.iottie.com/Download/EasyFlexWireless.pdf
RichSPK said:
What are your car mount experiences with the Droid Turbo?
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I use the Koomus Magnetos mount. It's not wireless charging, but the design of the dash in my car isn't convenient for dash mounts, it just keeps my Turbo too far away, so I stuck the piece of metal between my Turbo Case and the phone. Adding to the fact that I never use my CD tray, the mount is perfect. Coupled with this bluetooth to 3.5 receiver, and if need be, a quick charge adapter, I'm very very content with my vehicle and phone relationship.
My wife and I like our MPow magnetic mount for both of our Turbos: http://smile.amazon.com/Mpow-Magnetic-Cellphones-Mounting-Reinforced/dp/B00YE6D7I8
No, the magnet doesn't affect the phone in any way that we can see. We use it for navigation, Spotify, and bluetooth with no issues. I also drive pretty hard (300+ hp car) and the phone hasn't fallen off or anything.
Lifehacker just did a poll on car mounts. The Mpow didn't win, but it was mentioned there.
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I've read the thread over on the Euro HD2 part of the site, but there's little said about car & bike mounts that fit the TMOUSA HD2's. I'm especially interested in mounts that can charge while using GPS/Sat Nav (evidently some charges don't provide enough output). Any recommendations?
koz said:
I've read the thread over on the Euro HD2 part of the site, but there's little said about car & bike mounts that fit the TMOUSA HD2's. I'm especially interested in mounts that can charge while using GPS/Sat Nav (evidently some charges don't provide enough output). Any recommendations?
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Well it's not any use for bikes, but brodit makes the best car mounts I've ever used, and you can order them with or without a power connection built-in. The one I used with my wizard charged it even faster than a wall charger. They also will let you flip the phone from portrait to landscape (and back) as needed.
www.proclipusa.com
sirphunkee - thanks for the info on the Brodit adapters. I was looking at both the Brodit adapters and the Herbert Richter mounts (not a fan of the vent mounts) from http://www.pdahut.com/store/home.php?cat=2717 . The one nice thing I can see from their stuff is that you could have a Herbert Richter car mount and bike mount and use the same Brodit adapter for both. Anyone using any others with success?
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Well it's not any use for bikes, but brodit makes the best car mounts I've ever used, and you can order them with or without a power connection built-in. The one I used with my wizard charged it even faster than a wall charger. They also will let you flip the phone from portrait to landscape (and back) as needed.
www.proclipusa.com
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Actually Brodit/ProClip does make a mount for bikes... Brodit Bike Mount. I don't own the bike mount myself but I can definitely vouch for their car mounts, I've used them for my last two devices and now presently for my HD2.
Nice! I just ordered my ProClip Auto Mount for the HD2 (USA). This is more money than I wanted to spend, but it looks like a great solution and I really like where it will mount to my dash.
Again, Great forums, and great site.
Two thumbs up for ProClip
I don't want to sound like an advertisement, but wow, the ProClip is a spectacular car mounting system. Good quality mount, that works very well. It was more money than I wanted to part with, but I am satisfied.
I didn't think about the fact that I will have to ditch the rubber glove the HD2 comes with. I suppose I better invest in a clear shield solution and a belt clip case like the RIMs used to come in.
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I didn't think about the fact that I will have to ditch the rubber glove the HD2 comes with. I suppose I better invest in a clear shield solution and a belt clip case like the RIMs used to come in.
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If you're referring to using a clear shield while it's in the proclip car mount then it wont work. The clear shield will make it to big and not fit properly in the mount...I tried the same thing a couple devices ago.
try www.bracketron.com. They have just about everything I could think of, and decent prices. I love my universal usb charger.
Also, if you wish to get the bike mount, looks like all of the brackets, waterproof cases, etc have universal slots on the back to fit any type of mount.
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If you're referring to using a clear shield while it's in the proclip car mount then it wont work. The clear shield will make it to big and not fit properly in the mount...I tried the same thing a couple devices ago.
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Good tip. Darn! Well I guess I will have to just use it bare. I really wish the HD2 had a finish like the original HTC Dash for T-Mobile. It was a slight rubbery texture that didn't slide at all. These slick finishes lead to drops and falls.
Bicycle Mount
I just bought this from Amazon and used it today. Did 15 miles and it was awesome. I use a GPS app and listen to my music via bluetooth headphones and it was nice not to have to put my phone in my pouch.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LSHOTE/ref=oss_product
Here's an interesting and inexepnsive alternative that I just ordered. Will let you know how it is when I receive it.
The best car mount?
Anybody use this from Brodit? I am just about to buy one...
http://www.proclipusa.com/applicati...s/513086.aspx&processor=page&categoryid=17987
I have used Brodit stuff in the past and I am crazy about their products. Every now and then they have one that does not fit exactly properly, however I believe this one should work well - for the US T-Moboe version.... anybody have this?
KruseLudsMobile said:
Anybody use this from Brodit? I am just about to buy one...
http://www.proclipusa.com/applicati...s/513086.aspx&processor=page&categoryid=17987
I have used Brodit stuff in the past and I am crazy about their products. Every now and then they have one that does not fit exactly properly, however I believe this one should work well - for the US T-Moboe version.... anybody have this?
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On the first page of this thread there are many posts of users (including myself) who've made this purchase and love it. You can't go wrong with this mount, the best I've used to date.
is there a way i can use the pro clip and still maintain use of the micro usb slot? I have a carputer and i tether the hd2 to my PC, so I would need to be able to access the micro USB port to connect a usb cable to the pc
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is there a way i can use the pro clip and still maintain use of the micro usb slot? I have a carputer and i tether the hd2 to my PC, so I would need to be able to access the micro USB port to connect a usb cable to the pc
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Yes, the usb slot is always accessable with pro clip mounts. The need to be able to charge the device while in the mount is crucial.
Actually, the proclips are available with and without a built-in charger...so if you want to keep the port free, just be sure to order the one that doesn't have the charger cord/plug attached.
Looks like they finally made one for our phone.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-sw...incredible-s-a9393-s710e-g11-82391?r=99999999
is that raw plastic with no padding holding the dinc in?
It's amazing there are no good car mounts or clips for the incredible. There was even more available for my eris. I got a used pro-fit mount for cheap, which I made my own mount for.
This one doesn't look too bad, but the windshield mount doesn't work well on most cars.
Now if someone would just make a cheap desk dock.
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heres my question, is that charger a NORMAL charger that will charge fast like AC? or will it recognize it as USB? i forget the volts needed to charge at AC level
nevermind, that is for the incredible S guys (or the inc 2) NOT our phone
I always prefer custom car mounts that are made for certain phones, as they tend to have built-in USB charging and a cleaner look, rather than having to mount the phone, then plug in the cable after. What car mounts are out there that people would recommend?
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I always prefer custom car mounts that are made for certain phones, as they tend to have built-in USB charging and a cleaner look, rather than having to mount the phone, then plug in the cable after. What car mounts are out there that people would recommend?
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From what i've seen, the only car mount that with a built in charger is the brodit active one which is specific to the Note 2. It's not very cheap (about £40).
Yup, Brodit aka Proclip gets my vote for now. Bought 2 of them for me and the wif. Now I feel poor but know I have solid, clean mounts for my $650 phones.
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Looks great but pricey. I may give in tho, I have no where to place the phone in my car, it currently resides under my thigh when I drive (use it with my aux port)
I use Ram mounts. I've got a suction cup which I don't like because the only spot to mount it in my car is the windshield but I ordered a seat bolt mount as well with an 18" arm so it should put the phone near my arm rest within a few inches of my aux and usb ports. Added benefit of being inversal, I use the claw grip.
I have the proclip and it works great, the only issue I have ever had with their clips is that is doesn't put the phone into car mode but that is pretty much the way all 3rd party car docks/mounts are so...
This is not a cheap setup, but nothing über ever is though, is it. This is a very solid setup with no wobble and provides close arms reach access to your device. In my car it's not exactly line of sight but other vehicles might have closer mounts. I've never been a fan of windshield mounts as they bounce around too much, can be out of reach in some vehicles, results in cables running all over the place, and in hot states like FL can result in the phone overheating.
Parts Needed
ProClip mount for your vehicle - $30
ProClip mount for the Note II or Note 3 - $35 ~ $90
(Optional) ProClip Dash Express GPS - Device Mounting Adapter - $25
Process
Attach the ProClip mount to your car
Attach the female quick release to the mount
Attach the male quick release to the tilt swivel adapter
Connect quick releases together
The quick release is optional, you can connect the stock tilt swivel directly to your car mount without it. I have several other devices I place there though so by having the quick release on all my devices it makes swapping them out very simple. You can buy extra individual male adapters for extra devices you own (GPS, car diagnostics, other phones/tablets, etc).
My pictures below show;
My car is dirty...
The car mount specific to my vehicle with the female adapter on it
The Note II/Note 3 specific holder (the non-USB/non-case version)
The holder attached to the mount
brentil said:
This is not a cheap setup, but nothing über ever is though, is it. This is a very solid setup with no wobble and provides close arms reach access to your device. In my car it's not exactly line of sight but other vehicles might have closer mounts. I've never been a fan of windshield mounts as they bounce around too much, can be out of reach in some vehicles, results in cables running all over the place, and in hot states like FL can result in the phone overheating.
Parts Needed
ProClip mount for your vehicle - $30
ProClip mount for the Note II or Note 3 - $35 ~ $90
(Optional) ProClip Dash Express GPS - Device Mounting Adapter - $25
Process
Attach the ProClip mount to your car
Attach the female quick release to the mount
Attach the male quick release to the tilt swivel adapter
Connect quick releases together
The quick release is optional, you can connect the stock tilt swivel directly to your car mount without it. I have several other devices I place there though so by having the quick release on all my devices it makes swapping them out very simple. You can buy extra individual male adapters for extra devices you own (GPS, car diagnostics, other phones/tablets, etc).
My pictures below show;
My car is dirty...
The car mount specific to my vehicle with the female adapter on it
The Note II/Note 3 specific holder (the non-USB/non-case version)
The holder attached to the mount
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I use
http://www.iboltshop.com/iBOLT-xProDock-Samsung-aux-out-car-speakers/dp/B00AOCSFYC
aNtRx said:
I use
http://www.iboltshop.com/iBOLT-xProDock-Samsung-aux-out-car-speakers/dp/B00AOCSFYC
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I'm not a fan of the windshield mounts because here in Florida the sun gets too hot any time of the year. I've experienced too many phones having heat issues because the bake in the sun.
It does look, sound and COST like an uber car dock mount But wouldn't it be easier instead of spending $100-$140 on ProClip setup that might only work with a specific smartphone footprint and not even every case or extended battery, to buy something like Arkon slim grip ultra (http://www.arkon.com/Slim-Grip Ultra/index.html) for $20-$30 depending on mounting option (and I actually reviewed a lot of car mounts on XDA, including SGU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174449) and make it a universal setup for any smartphone from old iphone to the biggest phablet or Nexus 7 or iPad Mini? I recently tested their SM679 model with a ridiculously sticky suction base, and if I would have [email protected] I would even install one of their permanent rail mounts in my Lex lol!!!
Btw, I also just got their new Mobile Grip 2 (http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/) and that one is sick! Sorry, didn't mean to sound like a broken record advertisement lol!!! , but since I on a road 2hr a day using my Note 2 as Nav, the car mount is important for me especially going through swiss cheese pot hole Jersey roads. I didn't test ProClip, but as you can see from my reviews in sig link, I tested and reviewed all the major car mounts. And still, I keep coming back to Slim Grip Ultra, though might have to switch to Mobile Grip 2 now to use my Note 2 as dash cam.
ProClip makes universal holders too. You can also attach any mount type that has an AMPs interface too. Like I mentioned too, window or vent mounts don't work well in hot and humid states. I also think they look fairly tacky and don't want them in my car.
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I will buy it right away. Maybe AC mount because of the heat it will generate.
I had been using a proclip dash mount for my Note 3 until yesterday. VERY secure, hasn't moved in years, and it's mounted in the grooves of my dash right in front of the AC vent. I just bought the samsung wireless car charger and got it yesterday. The ball socket on the proclip mount fit perfectly into the charger. Very excited that it fit since the mount that came with the charger is big and I don't like using suction mounts. You can get a proclip mount custom for your vehicle and the wireless charger to put on it instead of a proclip holder, you can buy a ball mount adapter plate from proclip. And it even fits my Note 3 until the S7E comes on the 11th.
Is that the 17mm ball mount, same size as the Garmin ball?
Don't know about the Garmin, but it is 17 mm
http://www.proclipusa.com/accessories/adapter-plates/product/ball-mount-adapter-plate-215547.cmsv