Has anyone used the X-Grip mount from Ram Mount?link
From the pictures it seems that the prongs may press the buttons, one YouTube reviewer using it on his motorbike said he used the smaller one as he felt it held the phone in a tighter grip. There seems to be a bit of wiggle with the device in the grip. If anyone has used this mounting system please let me know what your experience has been like with it.
xamaba said:
Has anyone used the X-Grip mount from Ram Mount?link
From the pictures it seems that the prongs may press the buttons, one YouTube reviewer using it on his motorbike said he used the smaller one as he felt it held the phone in a tighter grip. There seems to be a bit of wiggle with the device in the grip. If anyone has used this mounting system please let me know what your experience has been like with it.
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I've got one and have used it with a S3, , Note 3, S5, and Note 4. It only hits the buttons if you put the phone too low in portrait mode, or too far to one side in landscape. If the phone is centered, it's fine.
I *love* my x grip. It's absolutely the best windshield mount I've ever had. The 'wiggle' is easily alleviated by tightening the various fasteners of the XGrip, and mine only ever moves (the tiny bit it does move) when I'm putting the phone in or taking it out. It's rock solid while driving.
The one caveat with the X Grip and the Note 4 is that with a case that adds width, it may be a tight fit. I've got a tech21 impactology case which adds 2-3mm of width to each side (4-6mm total), and it just barely fits into my XGrip with the case on. I imagine a similar problem would exist with otterbox type cases.
heldc said:
I've got one and have used it with a S3, , Note 3, S5, and Note 4. It only hits the buttons if you put the phone too low in portrait mode, or too far to one side in landscape. If the phone is centered, it's fine.
I *love* my x grip. It's absolutely the best windshield mount I've ever had. The 'wiggle' is easily alleviated by tightening the various fasteners of the XGrip, and mine only ever moves (the tiny bit it does move) when I'm putting the phone in or taking it out. It's rock solid while driving.
The one caveat with the X Grip and the Note 4 is that with a case that adds width, it may be a tight fit. I've got a tech21 impactology case which adds 2-3mm of width to each side (4-6mm total), and it just barely fits into my XGrip with the case on. I imagine a similar problem would exist with otterbox type cases.
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Thank you very much for your reply, it seems from your response that you have the standard X Grip and not the X Grip Large Phone holder. I have normal TPU case so the width should be OK and I think with the standard X Grip one has the option of using smaller phones too.
With the ram mounts I decided to build my own cases from wood because so far I'm not happy with what's on the market. I make custom holders designed to fit the case I'm rocking. Simple in and out with secure fit. None of this clamping crap with 2 hands. The pic with the smaller holder was for a iPhone 6 I returned. So far that was the best one I've made and I use it as a template for my other designs. That was made with Oak. The Note holder is made with poplar. I picked that brown kaki color because it looked natural for the wood. I had black spray paint but it looked super cheap and glossy.
If you guys want a detailed step by step I can do it. I do want to make a slightly shorter version. It took me a few revisions before I stuck with this design; simple to cut and layout, access to all the buttons, open bottom with side catchers. So if you have the tools and time I highly recommend making your own holder.
Thank you for sharing. I do like the flexibility of the ram mount system. I currently have an iBolt that I was happy with but longevity has been a problem with it. I do like mounts that can be used with multiple devices so you don't need a new one for each device.
chrisonxda1 said:
Simple in and out with secure fit. None of this clamping crap with 2 hands.
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How do you prevent the phone from sliding out in landscape mode?
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How do you prevent the phone from sliding out in landscape mode?
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I don't use landscape but if did I have a spring loaded bracket for that purpose. But the holder would be much longer. I did one for my motorcycle and it held just fine but that was my first gen product; pretty ugly. Now that I got more experience I can get more creative.
You just gave me a weekend challenge.
chrisonxda1 said:
I don't use landscape but if did I have a spring loaded bracket for that purpose. But the holder would be much longer. I did one for my motorcycle and it held just fine but that was my first gen product; pretty ugly. Now that I got more experience I can get more creative.
You just gave me a weekend challenge.
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He he, best of luck. Keep in mind, it still has to have one handed operation. Otherwise there is no point.
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I purchased one of these to hold my phone and was sick of changing mounts every time i got a new phone.
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
Its basically a normal suction mount with a little bit of a sticky surface that does not come off on anything. The DHD fits fine and i haven’t had it fly off or wobble as i am driving or turning (and yes i turn sharp at high speeds).
This is probably (apart from a proclip) one of the best universal mounts i have used. The proclip is my choice as its solid and fixed but requires work, this on the other hand is my second choice as i can stick it anywhere in my car and have it suck down without leaving a mark and not have to mess around changing clips.
Features:
•Exomount’s patented suction technology enables you to mount on almost any flat surface such as car dashes, glass, wood, metal,
plastics and even drywall!
•Polyurethane lined grip keeps your phone or GPS safe and secure
•Quickly and easily mount and unmount your phone or GPS with our stylish clip grip holder
•Mounts all smart phones and GPS devices up to 5-inch screens
•Multi-angle rotation for your preferred viewing angle
cheers for the thread
does anyone use this with an otterbox (or similar) case? I'm thinking of buying one of these as there is zero options available for a DHD with a case
also any issues with the patented stick technology or whatever its called becoming not so grippy after x weeks/months?
Try slipgrip mounts for otterbox cases. You can find it on ebay also.
pappas99 said:
cheers for the thread
does anyone use this with an otterbox (or similar) case? I'm thinking of buying one of these as there is zero options available for a DHD with a case
also any issues with the patented stick technology or whatever its called becoming not so grippy after x weeks/months?
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Non mine is still sticky now, i don’t think it is supposed to be super sticky as the gel and stick i think improves the suction. I just purchased another because they are pretty good and it doesnt need to be on a flat surface to work at all.
I've read that vibration might be an issue... we have very bumpy roads where I'm at so I wouldn't like it to be all over the place...
Any further info about this please?
BuZzCoRe said:
I've read that vibration might be an issue... we have very bumpy roads where I'm at so I wouldn't like it to be all over the place...
Any further info about this please?
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I think there is a video review which says this but i have tried this on a Samsung Galaxy S2, Iphone4,Desire HD and Sensation and it is perfectly fine on bumpy roads. The clamp is strong enough to hold it. You will get the same jigger on say a tomtom or any other mount.
The reason why the clamp is the size it is, so when holding onto phones it doesnt press any buttons on the side of the phone.
Quality isnt that bad for its price and i would think its the best universal mount i have used in a car, i have used many mounts but this one has lasted the longest and seems very promising.
You can even rotate it and mount a tablet in your car!
I have ordered mine from eBay.. will post report as soon as I receive the delivery...
Sent from my Desire HD
I'm a new user of it too, and love it !
Question for you:
Since my dash is not completely straight so I can't put it there (even so it lasts about 1 day), I'm putting it on the windshield, but the arm is so short that I can't find a good place for it.
I put it meanwhile just a lil bit below the mirror, but on a way that the top of the phone is kinda behind the mirror, otherwise its too far and too hard to reach it.
I tried many other places but none was good enough.
Its or too far or blocking the road.. :\
Where do you put it? and where do you suggest me to put?
Thanks,
Yarden.
what a piece of junk! i tried it last night and couldn't find ANY spots in my car (newish 2004) where it would stick! I haven't tried the windshield yet. It literally would stay in place a few seconds then fall. did anyone else get this? perghaps i installed it wrong. is it just a case of taking the white ring protector off the stick part then putting on a surface? or did i not do something?
I wonder how safe this would be if mounted on dash and you break suddenly.
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cheers for the thread
does anyone use this with an otterbox (or similar) case? I'm thinking of buying one of these as there is zero options available for a DHD with a case
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Try Herbert Richter universal mounts if you're still after an option to use with otterbox case.
I've had mine for several weeks now.
It sticks everywhere.
I use mine with a Otterbox Commuter Case and it fits well.
Vibration is a small issue, though.
the Herbert Richter universal mounts is bulky with the arm, the exo gear mount is good btu if the clamp had a few extras to secure it better it would be 10/10
A|ex said:
I purchased one of these to hold my phone and was sick of changing mounts every time i got a new phone.
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
Its basically a normal suction mount with a little bit of a sticky surface that does not come off on anything. The DHD fits fine and i haven’t had it fly off or wobble as i am driving or turning (and yes i turn sharp at high speeds).
This is probably (apart from a proclip) one of the best universal mounts i have used. The proclip is my choice as its solid and fixed but requires work, this on the other hand is my second choice as i can stick it anywhere in my car and have it suck down without leaving a mark and not have to mess around changing clips.
Features:
•Exomount’s patented suction technology enables you to mount on almost any flat surface such as car dashes, glass, wood, metal,
plastics and even drywall!
•Polyurethane lined grip keeps your phone or GPS safe and secure
•Quickly and easily mount and unmount your phone or GPS with our stylish clip grip holder
•Mounts all smart phones and GPS devices up to 5-inch screens
•Multi-angle rotation for your preferred viewing angle
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Alex, Mind to share what is the quality like?
pappas99 said:
what a piece of junk! i tried it last night and couldn't find ANY spots in my car (newish 2004) where it would stick! I haven't tried the windshield yet. It literally would stay in place a few seconds then fall. did anyone else get this? perghaps i installed it wrong. is it just a case of taking the white ring protector off the stick part then putting on a surface? or did i not do something?
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yes. take the white protector bit off, its that sticky bit that helps it stay stuck to the surface, im surprised the suction bit worked at all with that thing still on lol
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Alex, Mind to share what is the quality like?
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The quality feels like it is kinda flimsy, but after using it, it feels tough.. i used to be kinda careful with it but these days i just grab and twist it and it definitely doesn't feel like it's gonna fall apart.
The ball bit that it rotates on did get a bit dirty on mine and it got quite hard to rotate it, but just clean the bit of it you can see (no need to take apart) and then it should be all good again. That's only happened once to me, and i literally just wiped with a dry finger and wiggled it about a bit and its fine again.
I was JUUUUST about to buy one, but because I live in Australia, shipping + handling is $49 alone!
Does anyone recommend any other mounts, without the massive shipping charge?
Apart from ebay cheapies.
jaysinclair said:
I was JUUUUST about to buy one, but because I live in Australia, shipping + handling is $49 alone!
Does anyone recommend any other mounts, without the massive shipping charge?
Apart from ebay cheapies.
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I do not mind if you send me cash paypal etc to handle the purchase and shipping for you? If you like i can weigh the actual device (without packaging) which will make it cheaper and price up on royalmail web site air mail signed for etc?
Got one of those
I got the exogear holder about a month ago, and i can recommend it to anyone.
Sticks nice to many surfaces, the phone is not slipping down, can be used with a phone of any size (or a gps device)
The only down side is that you have to use both hands to place your phone into the holder.
so it holds the note fine ?
In an effort to find a kickstand that is stable in both orientations (horizontal & landscape), I tried this case out:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370796669323?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
First, the plastic is incredibly cheap.
Second, the soft part of the case is fairly loose fitting.
Third, the hard shell part of the case is warped at the bottom so it doesn't fit the phone snugly.
Fourth, the kickstand is held in place by two TINY pieces of plastic nubbies and one of them broke the second time I used the case.
Darn thing didn't even make it an hour before it broke on me.
Otherwise, it was the most stable kickstand case I've found yet (not awesome, but okay). Actually, the only stable one. Now if they can just re-make the case so it actually lasts awhile longer and fits the phone.
Yeah i bought this case as soon as I bought my S3 last year from a case stand at the mall. Total crap. Payed $20 for it.
Sent from Flip's Galaxy S4
I ordered this case recently:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CI8PTNA/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And while I haven't got it yet for my s4, I did have one for the s3 and for my droid razr and it works exceptionally well IMO.
I don't use the belt clip, and probably never would. It has the small TINY nubbies holding it in place but they're sturdy enough for how I use the phone.
My wife has this on her s3, and the kickstand is much more sturdy.
http://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Sa...371058365&sr=1-4&keywords=galaxy+s4+kickstand
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I ordered this case recently:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CI8PTNA/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And while I haven't got it yet for my s4, I did have one for the s3 and for my droid razr and it works exceptionally well IMO.
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I have that case and for the price, it's well built. I've had mine for two months. The same case is reproduced with different styles for various mfg's. Mine is I-Blason and I got it from Amazon.
But it's not a stable kickstand. If I put the phone on the kickstand in portrait mode, all I have to do is slap the table and the damn phone falls backwards. It's almost as unstable as all the other kickstand cases out there. You just cant tap at the screen in portrait OR horizontal modes without the darn phone tipping over.
This cheapy eBay one I'm hating on is actually more stable in kickstand mode. Too bad it's so poorly made otherwise.
The second case you mentioned will only work in portrait mode.
I had the black version of this Qmadix kickstand for my S3 and it was incredibly stable in both horizontal and portrait modes. But they won't make it for the S4. I already asked.
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/metalix-snap-on-cover-samsung-galaxy-siii-red.asp
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I have that case and for the price, it's well built. I've had mine for two months. The same case is reproduced with different styles for various mfg's. Mine is I-Blason and I got it from Amazon.
But it's not a stable kickstand. If I put the phone on the kickstand in portrait mode, all I have to do is slap the table and the damn phone falls backwards. It's almost as unstable as all the other kickstand cases out there. You just cant tap at the screen in portrait OR horizontal modes without the darn phone tipping over.
This cheapy eBay one I'm hating on is actually more stable in kickstand mode. Too bad it's so poorly made otherwise.
The second case you mentioned will only work in portrait mode.
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Vertically it is pretty terrible I agree but I never had a problem horizontally. And I only use it for that. I never really had a reason to use the phone vertically on a stand and I don't know of any design I can think of that would do it well.
I assume you meant the second one I mentioned will only work in landscape mode.
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Vertically it is pretty terrible I agree but I never had a problem horizontally. And I only use it for that. I never really had a reason to use the phone vertically on a stand and I don't know of any design I can think of that would do it well.
I assume you meant the second one I mentioned will only work in landscape mode.
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Horizontal = landscape.
Yeah, take that first case and put it into landscape and then tap the top left corner and you'll see your phone tip right on over.
CZ Eddie said:
Horizontal = landscape.
Yeah, take that first case and put it into landscape and then tap the top left corner and you'll see your phone tip right on over.
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oh, yeah i can see that. I'll be able to try it out when I get it in a few days.
Here's a pic of the case and the little plastic nub that's "supposed to hold the kickstand in place".
Hello ,
I am looking to see if there is a car mount for the S4 Trident Kraken case .
Would you be able to make a suggestion ? Does anyone have experience with this ? I am tired of having to always fumble for the phone in the console .
Thanks !
Mike
The3Genius said:
Hello ,
I am looking to see if there is a car mount for the S4 Trident Kraken case .
Would you be able to make a suggestion ? Does anyone have experience with this ? I am tired of having to always fumble for the phone in the console .
Thanks !
Mike
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I resell for ProClip, and I'm sure many can attest to it on here,but their adjustable cradles are top notch. They make custom dash mounts, usually with multiple locations for just about every car out there as well. I'm on my phone at the moment or I'd send you some specific links, but hop on their website, and you can easily find your options. And any questions, ask away. I can also "publicly" save you 10% on their products, but can save you a little more via a PM.
www.proclipusa.com
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Thanks for the reply. I am looking for a mount that will be compatible with my case S4 Kraken case . The mounts I saw were only for the phone .
http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-holders/device/samsung/galaxy-s4.cmsv
Just click on the check box at the left "with case". You'll get three options.
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Thanks for the link. How do you know that the clip will work with my specific case ?
Thanks!
The3Genius said:
Thanks for the link. How do you know that the clip will work with my specific case ?
Thanks!
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Well the one you'd most likely want is their medium adjustable. It's made with wider grooves to work better with the dual layer type cases. It specifies a device up to 0.62 inches thick. I never understood their methodology for this because the phones don't need to be fully captured in the grooves. As long as part of fits within, it's fine, and a majority of cases/phones have some sort of taper at the sides so device thickness is thinner at the outside edges. So you won't have any problems fitting your kraken'd phone in the holder.
Your only issue, if you want to call it one is the corners extend slightly beyond the sides. You could have a touch of left to right rock, but that would be doubtful because the holder is completely adjustable so you can loosen the screws, slide the phone in, press against the sides until it's snug, and tighten down. I'm sure that rubber is fairly grippy, and the ability to set the width so there's some resistance as you slide it in and out will keep it steady.
I've been doing this since I designed the first smartphone holsters for them (before Seidio said, oh ****, these things will sell, and then the rest of the injection molders hopped on board). I've sold quite a few adjustables for most cases out there including all the otterbox/lifeproof ones. Haven't had a return yet because they didn't like how their phone fit.
Your other option is to go with the cheap spring ratchet type ones where you rest it on the ledge and squeeze the sides until it's snug and press a button to release it. Then you're pretty much going with a vent or adhesive mount and most likely ProClip has a better dash mounting option for your car, though some older vehicles have limited options involving a vent area. They use crevices in the dash to lock their mounts in place. Some vehicles have better options then others. You can poke around and see the options for your car.
Hope that helps.
Up until about a week ago I was using the iBolt XPro dock with an Otterbox Commuter case. There was still a good amount of adjustability left so I'm sure it'll accommodate your case. And you get the added bonus (which the is reason I bought it in the first place) of charging and audio out from the USB cable.
Hi,
Any one have experiences with using a car mount for their note 4 that is compatible with the S View case. I've come across some which are quite cheap but am wary some require you to take the case off... specially considering the size of the note 4.
Thanks.
I use this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009BIPEMG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It works great with the Note 4 and any average sized case. It does not work with the Otterbox case though since the Otterbox adds so much girth. They do sell a larger RAM Mount though.
At any rate, this mount is really really solid. I can rotate the mount to landscape if needed without taking the phone out of the mount.
I use the Bracketron Si Earth Elements magnetic mount with my S-View case, absolutely love it! You need to put some metal pieces under the battery cover to give the magnet something to stick to, but once you do the magnet is strong enough to hold the phone with the S-View cover flipped around to the back. It also has little feet that flip out for the phone to rest on, which is definitely nice for a phone this size. All in all it's a pretty rock solid setup, I've never once had my phone fall out even going over some pretty serious bumpy roads and potholes. I highly recommend looking into it, once you get a taste of a magnetic mount you'll never want to go back! No arms, no grips, no springs, just drop the phone on it and you're done... it's about as quick and easy as it gets!
I will say that the included metal plates that come with the Bracketron do not fit very well under the battery cover, so I just cut some thin gauge sheet steel into a strip and it fits perfectly- no bulge or anything.
Anyway, here's a link to their site but you can pick it up at your local BestBuy or whatever, definitely should check it out!
http://www.bracketron.com/products/si-dash-mount#.VHY3q4vF92s
Ram Mount car mount
I have the phablet car mount from Ram Mounts, absolutely the best car mount I have had so far for any phone.
part# RAM-B-166-UN10U
you can save a bit by buying the individual components off ebay
emtownsend said:
I use this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009BIPEMG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It works great with the Note 4 and any average sized case. It does not work with the Otterbox case though since the Otterbox adds so much girth. They do sell a larger RAM Mount though.
At any rate, this mount is really really solid. I can rotate the mount to landscape if needed without taking the phone out of the mount.
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Pjohn91 said:
I have the phablet car mount from Ram Mounts, absolutely the best car mount I have had so far for any phone.
part# RAM-B-166-UN10U
you can save a bit by buying the individual components off ebay
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It looks like this will press on the volume button all the time.
Where does the top left rubber thing sit on the side of the phone?
Any other good car mounts that play nice with the S View Case?
cyper.bg said:
It looks like this will press on the volume button all the time.
Where does the top left rubber thing sit on the side of the phone?
Any other good car mounts that play nice with the S View Case?
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With the s view case it doesn't hit the buttons at all, the case holds it off....with other cases or naked you just position it a little lower and it works great.
Pjohn91 said:
With the s view case it doesn't hit the buttons at all, the case holds it off....with other cases or naked you just position it a little lower and it works great.
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Thanks.
Do you think it might deform the S View case in the long run then?
The case looks quite flexible.
I got the OsoMount 360, which is exactly like the Montar mount and while the mount feels solid it has the worst mechanism ever to operate. You need 3 hands to put or remove your phone properly.
So now I am contemplating between the Samsung Universal Smartphone Vehicle Dock (4.0" ~ 5.7") and the RAM X-Grip.
That Samsung looks nice! But nothing holds firm like the Ram Mount. I have a slip cover on my Note 4 so it does not accidentally press any keys.
Plus, the middle is just perfect for mounting an NFC tag to...
Can someone recommend a bike mount compatible note 4, preferably under 20$ ?
I bought this one from Ebay, but the phone fell twice. The mount itself is very sturdy, but phone grip is poor. Fortunately the phone was inside Samsung protective case, so no harm done.
Many bike mounts are not big enough for large phones like note 4, so looking for suggestion if anybody is using a good quality one, which can hold the phone securely even on bumpy roads.
I've been looking for one too, and there are options on Amazon, but I'm considering just fab-ing my own with some metal I've got lying around.
sonicdh said:
I've been looking for one too, and there are options on Amazon, but I'm considering just fab-ing my own with some metal I've got lying around.
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Seidio:
http://www.seidioonline.com/hl4-holster-bike-mount-p/mb1-hl4.htm
But you'd have to be using one of their case/holster combinations, or get the holster for the caseless Note 4:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-spring-clip-holster-black-p/hlssgt4as.htm
and assuming you'd want the phone 'face out' you'd need to check that it can be secured in the holster that way round, as I believe these are designed for 'face in' usage.
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Seidio:
http://www.seidioonline.com/hl4-holster-bike-mount-p/mb1-hl4.htm
But you'd have to be using one of their case/holster combinations, or get the holster for the caseless Note 4:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-spring-clip-holster-black-p/hlssgt4as.htm
and assuming you'd want the phone 'face out' you'd need to check that it can be secured in the holster that way round, as I believe these are designed for 'face in' usage.
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Seidio is pure garbage. I had their Convert case w/ belt clip holster and the holster detached from the belt clip at the slightest pressure falling to the ground. Seidio Customer Service stated it was due to the size of the N4, funny I have no such problems w/ my Otterbox Defender. The Convert case itself is pure garbage too, the rubber outercover that goes over the Surface case is designed so poorly designed every time you use the fingerprint scanner it moves off the lip of the phone & the composition of the way too soft rubber is a dirt/lint magnet.
As far as buying anything from Seidio's online store read the thread I started about it. Worst experience I've ever had by far purchasing anything online. I paid for the freight to send back my Convert Add On Kit & Seidio refunded zero so now I have to initiate a chargeback w/ the bank that issued the credit card used to pay for it. And that was after I jumped through all the hoops they require to return something and after they issued an RMA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/accessories/dont-want-to-buy-seidios-webstore-t3036913
Seidio has pure garbage products & the worst imaginable customer treatment and hassle to try to return something.
I used this Arkon Mega Grip in my car for several years/phones (incl. N4) and they make a bike mount for it. I can't vouch for the bike mount but I can say the spring loaded Mega Grip arms do hold the phone securely & I would think the elastic bungee would make certain the phone stays on the mount. It will be cheaper on Amazon.
http://www.arkon.com/megagrip/megagrip-bike-mount.html
I use one of these on my motorcycle
http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/
I have always used the German made Herbert Richter brand of car holders. They are well made and last forever though I have never used their bike mount
After trying couple of them from from Ebay, I decided to make one of my own using some plastic and parts salvaged from the ebay ones.
It looks a bit ugly but does its job.
suhridkhan said:
After trying couple of them from from Ebay, I decided to make one of my own using some plastic and parts salvaged from the ebay ones.
It looks a bit ugly but does its job.
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Lol. Worlds first ever Bike Phaser! Hope its set to stun!!!
Seriously though that is awesome job dude. I'm thinking of making my own as well because all the other ones just don't look that safe to me for mountain biking.
Jammol said:
Lol. Worlds first ever Bike Phaser! Hope its set to stun!!!
Seriously though that is awesome job dude. I'm thinking of making my own as well because all the other ones just don't look that safe to me for mountain biking.
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I didn't see it that way before, but now that you mentioned, it looks a lot something like that.
I feel a lot safer biking with this one. I dropped my phone twice with other commercial mounts.
although they have been sold out for a while, this one from amazon works really well. i've fallen off my road bike 3 times and it held up 100%. the case is easily detachable. and touch screen works well with the clear cover.
the only thing i wish it did, was to have a slot for the light sensor so that i can answer phone calls on speakerphone and not have the screen always go black. besides that, it's great.
I use this one:
http://www.amazon.com/GreatShield-Clip-Grip-Handlebar-BlackBerry-Smartphones/dp/B00FA892IS/
Don't ride a very rough route to work but have not had my phone fall out. I also have just a flip case on the phone.
Slip Grip is the best, I have used them since my Droid Incredible days. They are custom molded to each phone and each case available for it. If the case is not listed email them and they will let you know which one has the precise dimensions to fit like a glove.
Slip Grip Galaxy Note 4
Note: I am paranoid and still use a bit of velcro to double secure the phone when mountain biking.
Here is a pic of my setup
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I'm still looking for a better option
mlee0921 said:
although they have been sold out for a while, this one from amazon works really well. i've fallen off my road bike 3 times and it held up 100%. the case is easily detachable. and touch screen works well with the clear cover.
the only thing i wish it did, was to have a slot for the light sensor so that i can answer phone calls on speakerphone and not have the screen always go black. besides that, it's great.
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I use my note with the samsung original protective cover http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Protective-Cover/dp/B00NP3K8Y2 and I'm looking for a better option than the ones I have (see below). The Ibera case seems large enough, but its still sold out and I can´t find in any of the amazon European locations - but it does seem like a very good option.
I have something like this, which works well, but ist as little on the tight side.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Fro...amsung-/201295830059?var=&hash=item2ede2a9c2b
and recently bought this, but this case is tighter than the pannier bag, so I'll be selling it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Waterpr...Phones-/181813369752?var=&hash=item2a54ebdb98
I use the topeak 6" drybag
http://www.topeak.com/products/bags/smartphone_drybag_6in_bk
Fully waterproof, allows use of the screen, power button and home button. Also allows me to keep my phone in the Spigen slim armour case inside the drybag. There are several fixing types available, I've got mine strapped to the stem with the fixing which came with the bag.
Been looking for similar products. Thanks for these product ideas!