Has anyone found any good vent car mounts for there car? I'm wanting to setup my phone in my car so I can use it as a GPS. I bought one at Best Buy and it had this sticky stuff that you just stick the phone to and the problem I had with it was when I would be driving the phone would just fall off so I took it back.
I would have posted the links I wanted to post but apparently I can't because I haven't made 8 posts yet.
I've always wanted to do something like this: i-don't-need-to-look-down-when-i-drive
I use this one every day and have been pretty satisfied.
I've been using a bracketron vent car mount for years now, through multiple phones. They are very sturdy.
This one:
http://www.bracketron.com/rotating-air-vent-mount
I'll 2nd this suggestion.
mstrk242 said:
I've been using a bracketron vent car mount for years now, through multiple phones. They are very sturdy.
This one:
http://www.bracketron.com/rotating-air-vent-mount
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I use the Mountek holder that goes in your CD player slot (who has CDs anymore right!). It works great.
derekedw said:
I use the Mountek holder that goes in your CD player slot (who has CDs anymore right!). It works great.
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Looks nicee just ordered one
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Any suggestions? I don't want to have to take my phone out of the case to dock it
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Anyone had any experience with the kensington k39217us?
Amazon has it for 15.99
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No experience with that mount, but some research to share:
That Kensington you listed opens to 2.75" max, which is right at the width of the Otterbox case. The height is listed at 4.1", so the Fascinate should stick off the top a little. IMO, that is a plus if it means the camera can still see out. I'm looking for one to dual-purpose to film video as I drive. My main concern with this one would be how stable it is, since the flexible adjustment will hurt that.
Most universals just don't seem to open wide enough. Another wide jaw option are these:
http://www.arkon.com/Smartphone_Holder.php. But I don't think the camera will be able to see over the high back.
Based on dimensions, I think the clip that came with the Garmin Nuvi 200 series might work. If it does, this opens up a ton of options. Anybody have a Garmin Nuvi 200 Series?
Thanks for the advice, I went ahead and ordered the one I mentioned. I'll post and let you know how it works after I get it
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elijahblake said:
Anyone had any experience with the kensington k39217us?
Amazon has it for 15.99
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Well, I've been using this car adapter for a few days now. It seems to work pretty decent. I've only used the vent mount. It doesn't cover up the camera or buttons so that's cool. I just wish the samsung car charger was a bit longer. I may try and stretch it out to give me more reach.
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Link for the car mount?
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Link for the car mount?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003SE6LD0/ref=oss_product
This is the one I got..
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You still liking the case?
I think I'm gonna get one, mainly for use with Torque (I love this app!). I like the Instant MPG gauge to help me squeeze the most out of my 5.4L F-150..
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You still liking the case?
I think I'm gonna get one, mainly for use with Torque (I love this app!). I like the Instant MPG gauge to help me squeeze the most out of my 5.4L F-150..
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the case or mount?
I'm still using the mount, but i switched to the Seido Active X case.. I like it better..
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snip...Most universals just don't seem to open wide enough. Another wide jaw option are these:
http://www.arkon.com/Smartphone_Holder.php. But I don't think the camera will be able to see over the high back.
Based on dimensions, I think the clip that came with the Garmin Nuvi 200 series might work. If it does, this opens up a ton of options. Anybody have a Garmin Nuvi 200 Series?
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I have the Arkon and the camera is not exposed.
I have the Garmin Nuvi 200 but I don't have a case on my phone so can't say for sure if it would work. It looks like it might be a smidgen too big (the clip).
How is the vent mount working out for you? Possible to post a pick of it mounted?
It works fine, it's never fallen. Keeps the phone secure and is very accessible. I'll try to get a pic of my phone mounted in it. My point and shoot died, so i only have my gf's phone which prob. won't be the best pic, but we'll see..
When I had my iPhone 4, I had the Otter commuter case. I tried several mounts before I found this one. Very Sturdy! The one you bought, I already tried it.... complete crap I am sorry......
GPS Mounts, seem to be more thicker and better made... per say
Give this one a whirl:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...CODE=GOOGLEBASE&cm_mmc_o=VRqCjC7BBTkwCjCECjCE
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When I had my iPhone 4, I had the Otter commuter case. I tried several mounts before I found this one. Very Sturdy! The one you bought, I already tried it.... complete crap I am sorry......
GPS Mounts, seem to be more thicker and better made... per say
Give this one a whirl:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...CODE=GOOGLEBASE&cm_mmc_o=VRqCjC7BBTkwCjCECjCE
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well, i haven't had any problems yet, but if i do I'll give this one a shot...
it doesn't get in the way of the buttons?
You could also connect to the cigarette lighter plug:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0S01X07X48K9ABJT13HF
I like the arkon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846
I just got the Kensington in the mail. I haven't driven around yet, but the quality seems very good. I'll find out how good it really works today on the way to work.
First, new to the forum, but have found plenty of great info/topics here to keep me entertained while playing with my Inspire, so hallo everyone!
Second, to the topic of my question::
I have been looking for a sturdy car kit for my phone. I like the model here:
smartphonepedia.com/windshield-charging-car-mount-cradle.html
But they have been out of stock since the release of the Inspire, and they will not respond to my inquiry's about it. I really like the 'slide in' type that the dock provides, instead of the quick-clamp that you see almost everywhere.
What have you folks found out on the internet?
I wondered the same thing. I ended up buying an otter box defender for $35 shipped kthx amazon and saw a thread about the slipgrip. They're 30 on ebay. I bought late on a sunday, shipped monday morning, and it got to AR from MD via snail mail on wednesday. It is incredible. I got the vent mount bc my setcpu profile started yelling at me bc it was baking in my really crappy walmart mount that i screwed into the dash with anchors. I thought the vent mount with this device in it might break by 20 year old honda vent but its holding up fine. I do need to get some kind if antiglare going on because the perfect angle there is a glare monster. It was definitely worth $30. Google desire hd slipgrip and click the ebay link. To see what im talking about. It didnt come with instructions but if one cant figure it out then one probably shouldnt be on xda.
Edit; they make iphone version as well so if they can do it...
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Yea, I've been looking for Desire mounts also. I can't seem to find any that are like a dock that you can just drop it into. I may just break out the dremel and some extra materials and build away....
I just ordered this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Mount-Holde...610227?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f09569a73
I bought the Tetrax Fixway a couple months ago and love it. It's very secure and it can be mounted anywhere in the car. Great car mount.
You can youtube it to see some reviews.
Summett said:
I bought the Tetrax Fixway a couple months ago and love it. It's very secure and it can be mounted anywhere in the car. Great car mount.
You can youtube it to see some reviews.
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That looks like a nice mount, and from Italy no less :]
I will have to look into getting one to play with...
I bought the CD slot holder from Mountek and find it pretty cool. The bottem piece is removable luckily since I have the otterbox and it would block the connections. I am looking at cutting the removable piece though for more support.
Has anyone seen or used a mount that would strap onto the front of the steering wheel?
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thanks for the tips
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I bought the CD slot holder from Mountek and find it pretty cool. The bottem piece is removable luckily since I have the otterbox and it would block the connections. I am looking at cutting the removable piece though for more support.
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I would love that, but I have no CD-player....have been looking for perhaps a tape-deck mount. That would fit perfectly where i'm looking....
artro said:
Has anyone seen or used a mount that would strap onto the front of the steering wheel?
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You could use the bike mount, but think about your airbag....do you want a phone forcefully implanted into your cranium if you wreak? Airbags deploy at even moderate impacts such as a hard finder-bender....
My car for work doesn't have a cd player either. I was able to get out I'm the groove on my dash
Did a search for mountek in our forum didnt find anything, hope this isnt a repost....
Thought this was kind of cool for the car, if you don't want to use a suction cup. It used the front loading CD slot as a bracket for the cradle...
http://mountek.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=52_55&products_id=101
Ive used something like this for my N1 but because of the heat, the side pads lost it's adhesive and fell off. I never replaced it and never worked right lol. I just went and got an arkon suction cup thing and a disk to mount on the dash.
But this worked great with all the pads in place, minus the access to the side port in my experience.
cabrone said:
Did a search for mountek in our forum didnt find anything, hope this isnt a repost....
Thought this was kind of cool for the car, if you don't want to use a suction cup. It used the front loading CD slot as a bracket for the cradle...
http://mountek.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=52_55&products_id=101
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I use one in both cars. You can plug the phone in, but lose access to the volume down button. The cradle also blocks the radio display... but I like it none the less.
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I just got my Blaze and about the only thing I miss about my Defy was the car mount I had purchased. Has anyone used a universal car mount that they feel works well with this phone? Preferably a suction mount. I know there's quite a few choices, which has me spinning.
Check out Arkon dash mount. There is a video on YouTube and works really well. I own one myaelf
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I know this thread is a bit old, but in case anyone was unaware, there is an official samsung car mount for this device that docks/charges.
You can get it off Amazon for $35. As a new xda user, I can't yet post links, but search Amazon for the model number " ECS-K1G4BEGSTA ".
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I just got my Blaze and about the only thing I miss about my Defy was the car mount I had purchased. Has anyone used a universal car mount that they feel works well with this phone? Preferably a suction mount. I know there's quite a few choices, which has me spinning.
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I use a universal suction type mount and it works great! I even move it to the side windows when I am parked and want to watch a movie. I have never had an issue with it falling off. It is the best one that I have found. Only issue I see is that it does not adapt to the thicker cases that I have bought or the ones that have a belt clip knob. Hope it helps!
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I know it's an old thread, but car mount is also a necessity, especially when galaxy S4 releases,:fingers-crossed:, check out this wristband TFY car mount for S4, a very powful gadget, you can take your S4 out now in car or doing sports, cleaning...wow
What kind of car dock/phone holders are everyone using for the Epic? naturally, I want one that will leave the aux and charger port open. What are you using? Thoughts?
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What kind of car dock/phone holders are everyone using for the Epic? naturally, I want one that will leave the aux and charger port open. What are you using? Thoughts?
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Amazon is your friend just like google but there is a few of them out there is one generic meant for the Epic 4G but its ****ty plastic but reviews have aid what to do to make it better one guy has actually done it for some people.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Sprin...24364&sr=8-1&keywords=Samsung+Epic+Car+Holder
I purchased a bracketron that connects to the ac vent. I first I never liked the idea. But traveling with GPS and other things running it would get hot with a high amp charger. Being on the vent certainly solved that problem and charged a lot quicker since it wasn't so hot.
I realize that Google and Amazon exist. I was looking for recommendations from other Epic owners on here.
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I purchased a bracketron that connects to the ac vent. I first I never liked the idea. But traveling with GPS and other things running it would get hot with a high amp charger. Being on the vent certainly solved that problem and charged a lot quicker since it wasn't so hot.
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That's not a bad idea! I'm going to check those out. Thanks!
I use one I made out of a coat hangar that hangs from the ac vent that I got the idea from one of these threads.
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I realize that Google and Amazon exist. I was looking for recommendations from other Epic owners on here.
That's not a bad idea! I'm going to check those out. Thanks!
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that was my recommendation haha look on amazon there are so many reviews i dont have any because they dont give me any support haha
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I use one I made out of a coat hangar that hangs from the ac vent that I got the idea from one of these threads.
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Interesting... is it an eye sore?
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Interesting... is it an eye sore?
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I don't think so. I can try to post Picture later
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I recommend the stock mount for the Epic 4G. It does get hot sometimes, but it has an 2.5mm socket for audio that you can run into the aux input on your car stereo and it activates car mode. I've had it for 18+ months now and haven't had any trouble with it and would be upset if it broke.
I can't remember where I got it (not Samsung), but it's probably not too hard to find.
f0xblade said:
I recommend the stock mount for the Epic 4G. It does get hot sometimes, but it has an 2.5mm socket for audio that you can run into the aux input on your car stereo and it activates car mode. I've had it for 18+ months now and haven't had any trouble with it and would be upset if it broke.
I can't remember where I got it (not Samsung), but it's probably not too hard to find.
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I Honestly Recommend Arkon
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vwags said:
I use one I made out of a coat hangar that hangs from the ac vent that I got the idea from one of these threads.
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Interesting... is it an eye sore?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209276
I believe post #8 is what he's talking about
Yes that is where I got the idea.
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Interesting concept. Does it move much?
No surprisingly little. I changed it a little so it squeezes the phone instead of sitting in the holder and I used small vacuum hose to protect the spots that touch the phone. Works well.
Its all on how you make it. There is no play in mine at all. I made mine so you have to slip it up under the top arms, and then rest the it on the bottom arms. then the reverse to get it out... Its very secure and never had to worry about it falling. I drive in Cleveland, so thats saying something.
. I took a fine file and filed and sharp edges made by the pliers. Then after a couple of coats with spray paint, its like I bought it from somewhere. I use no buffers and have marks on my case from my holder.
I've made a few (about 10 or so for a different phones) the key is just to take your time and make every bend as perfect as you can.
I might have to look into this. I have been slightly concerned about the fact mine is in a small case. I'm afraid the official one won't fit too well. I also wasn't actually impressed by the automatic car mode.
XxLostSoulxX, the Arkon ones look pretty nifty. Which one did you get? They have so many!
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I might have to look into this. I have been slightly concerned about the fact mine is in a small case. I'm afraid the official one won't fit too well. I also wasn't actually impressed by the automatic car mode.
XxLostSoulxX, the Arkon ones look pretty nifty. Which one did you get? They have so many!
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I haven't purchased one I just know they are pretty durable and a lot have recommended it I ATM can't use one I have stupid ac vents the roll so it pulls down so id have to get one that sticks with a mount.
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f0xblade said:
I recommend the stock mount for the Epic 4G. It does get hot sometimes, but it has an 2.5mm socket for audio that you can run into the aux input on your car stereo and it activates car mode. I've had it for 18+ months now and haven't had any trouble with it and would be upset if it broke.
I can't remember where I got it (not Samsung), but it's probably not too hard to find.
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I have the stock mount for the Epic and love it. It does get kind of hot at times. Especially when sitting in the direct sun light but it's a perfect and snug fit:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-M982BEGSTA
I can't remember how much I paid for it, but I searched around and got it for pretty cheap.
I bought a universal vent mount at TJ Maxx for 8 bucks. Works great and the best part is it can rotate to either portrait or landscape.
sugru
I made one like this
http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Dash-Mount-For-Electronics/
cheap and works