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Evo Car Mount with pictures!

The whole series of pictures from this project are located here. I slapped together a great swiveling mount from an old Hero ProClip, a $5 case, and a standard iso pattern car bracket (can be used to hold anything with the standard pattern, generic).
I am including pictures of everything to help others rig a mount with spare parts if they don't have an old ProClip to steal from. Just like the ProClip this swivels to point left, right, up, down and can be spun 360 degrees.
Please excuse the filthy car, just got back from a road trip:
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I used the stock Hero clip as a quick guide to drill 3 holes in my new Evo case.
I like the ProClip Mounts except for two things:
1) They are too expensive
2) They take too long to release new products
I got a great $5 case from handhelditems.com that grips the phone from the sides and bottom. This makes it a great candidate to become a car mount. I did have to drill three holes in this case to mount the bracket to it.
I had the luxury of cannibalizing the ball and screw mount from my Hero ProClip. I took pictures of these parts from a few angles to help others create their own from hardware store parts. If you need pictures of something let me know and I will get better lighting and a few good shots.
The only issue that I have left is that the two screws holding the bracket on cannot be countersunk flush because the case's plastic is too thin. I am going to dremel the heads of these screws nearly flat and then cover them with rubberized grip. Liquid rubberized grip can be bought at the hardware store and is used to treat handles of tools usually. This should make the screws and the case one piece.
The fit is very snug AND it is quick to pop the phone in and out of this holder right to left (volume keys first). Honestly I like this better than my official Hero ProClip setup because it is less bulky and easier to take the phone in and out of.

danknee said:
The whole series of pictures from this project are located here. I slapped together a great swiveling mount from an old Hero ProClip, a $5 case, and a standard iso pattern car bracket (can be used to hold anything with the standard pattern, generic).
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Very nice! I used an old ProClip mount as well for my EVO car mount. I had a ProClip mount for a Treo 700. All I did was use a heat gun to reform the ProClip to fit the EVO. Worked great and looks great. I did the same thing with an old Treo ProClip for my wife's Nexus 1.

hey OP, cool mod. Seems like you have to take the back cover out and slap on another back cover when you are not in the car?
Wonder if the proclip mount for Hero on that site would fit Evo.

vboyz103 said:
hey OP, cool mod. Seems like you have to take the back cover out and slap on another back cover when you are not in the car?
Wonder if the proclip mount for Hero on that site would fit Evo.
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It seems like it fits over the standard Evo housing.
lh4.ggpht.com/_OvydMkmhbnU/TBgu40Nky8I/AAAAAAAAEOs/SDC1MZqX9bs/IMG_3864.JPG
I'm thinking of a car mount for my phone, while still using the seidio case. But this is a great start.

I been thinking about getting this one.
cgi.ebay.com/BLUETOOTH-CAR-CHARGER-FM-TRANSMITTER-IPHONE-3G-IPOD-/270489532103[/url]

not bad sir...not bad...Im gonna wait though unitil i see what the official one works like

zikronix said:
not bad sir...not bad...Im gonna wait though unitil i see what the official one works like
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From ProClip CustomerService <[email protected]>
date Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 8:27 AM
subject RE: ProClipUSA Web Inquiry
mailed-by proclipusa.com
hide details Jun 8 (8 days ago)
Hi Richard,
Thank you for your interest in our ProClip Holders. At this time we do not have a Holder for the HTC EVO 4G. We do anticipate making one, however due to the large number of new products we are developing, we cannot give a specific date as to when this will be available. You will be notified by e-mail as soon as the Holder has been received at our warehouse and is ready for online ordering.
The HTC EVO does not fit in the holders for the HTC HD2. The width is the same but the HTC EVO is slightly thicker which doesn’t allow the device to slide in. Also the charging port and HDMI ports on the HTC EVO don’t line up with the HTC HD2 holders.
Best Regards,
ProClip USA Customer Service
Toll free: +1 800-296-3212
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.proclipusa.com

OP- Which one did you order from handheld.com?
Thanks in advance.

dwertz said:
OP- Which one did you order from handheld.com?
Thanks in advance.
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On my receipt it is described as HTC Evo 4G rubberized shield snap on hard case black.
It is the one that they carry in multiple colors. Get 30% off with the code 30htcoff

that is a clean install

Mighty fine job.
Looks clean, professional and most of all... innovative!

just what I was looking for
Awesome mod!!!
This was the exact mod for the exact car I was looking for ...
I'm assuming that you're using the modifry dash bracket?
Definitely inspired me to make my own DIY solution...
Thanks

shiba2k7 said:
Awesome mod!!!
This was the exact mod for the exact car I was looking for ...
I'm assuming that you're using the modifry dash bracket?
Definitely inspired me to make my own DIY solution...
Thanks
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Ha! Yep that is the Modifry bracket. Works great!
I did screw a rubber stopper on the back of the bracket that rests on the dash. Makes it have absolutely no give when you push on it.

I was thinking of doing something like this too since proclip is indeed taking way too long to release a new vehicle mount. I'm using invisible shield atm which worked in proclip mounts (was a bit tight) on my TP1 and TP2. My question is, how snug is that case from handheld and would it possibly work with invisible shield installed you think?

lacrossev said:
I was thinking of doing something like this too since proclip is indeed taking way too long to release a new vehicle mount. I'm using invisible shield atm which worked in proclip mounts (was a bit tight) on my TP1 and TP2. My question is, how snug is that case from handheld and would it possibly work with invisible shield installed you think?
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It is tight, but the case is flexible and I think it would work fine with an invisible shield installed.

lacrossev said:
I was thinking of doing something like this too since proclip is indeed taking way too long to release a new vehicle mount. I'm using invisible shield atm which worked in proclip mounts (was a bit tight) on my TP1 and TP2. My question is, how snug is that case from handheld and would it possibly work with invisible shield installed you think?
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You could get one of these arkon holders and attach it to your bracket with the adapter that comes with it:
My friend said it fits his EVO perfectly without covering up the USB and HDMI ports on the bottom. The same company also sells brackets for different car makes:
http://www.arkon.com/Vehicle_Specific_Mount_Adapters.php
Really cool car mod btw, looks clean!

diggin it my friend! might do the same on my S...

danknee said:
On my receipt it is described as HTC Evo 4G rubberized shield snap on hard case black.
It is the one that they carry in multiple colors. Get 30% off with the code 30htcoff
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Looks like an ebay case (item 130401168501) for $4 shipped from HKG.

I might try this out. Curious how much space there is between the back on the phone and the case. Did grinding down the screw heads sufficiently do the trick? Any chance some really low profile screw heads would work?

I have that same back cover case (and the Proclip too actually, but for my Jeep)... don't the screws you used to mount the case to the swiveling pivot scratch the ever living bejeesus out of the battery cover?!
EDIT: Just re-read and realized you already addressed my question.
Cool setup!

Best Car Mount?

I am looking to spend anywhere from 15 to 40$ on a good car mount, preferably a windshield suction cup mount. I found this one from an add while making this thread rofl:
http://www.extremepda.com/HTCEVO-SM420.html
Anyone ever tried this? or does anyone have a good recommendation on a good car mount to buy?
I LOVE android GPS navigation, its just a pain holding the phone and driving.
Thanks,
Daugusta

I use this Arkon windshield suction mount instead of the gooseneck one you linked to:
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Windshield-Mount-Universal-Smartphone/dp/B000N7DUJS/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1283530641&sr=8-13
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This one is solid. I can't say for sure, but I'm guessing the one I have is less prone to bouncing around while the car is moving, compared to the gooseneck version you linked to. The only advantage of the gooseneck could be that it is longer - but again that would, at the same time, likely be a bad thing if it bounces around more while the car is moving.

Deal Extreme has one for $5.50 with free shipping. I like it a lot. It's made for the Evo and is a really snug fit. Battery door has snagged a few times, but it doesn't pop off, just takes extra effort to remove when that happens.
dealextreme.com/ details.dx/sku.40745

the.joeba said:
Deal Extreme has one for $5.50 with free shipping. I like it a lot. It's made for the Evo and is a really snug fit. Battery door has snagged a few times, but it doesn't pop off, just takes extra effort to remove when that happens.
dealextreme.com/ details.dx/sku.40745
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Just bought this, for 5$ i could not resist, cant wait till it gets here. Thanks for the recommendation.
Cheers,
Daugusta

I want to get ProClip's EVO 4G dock:
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...t)/holder-with-tilt-swivel--511176-18252.aspx
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...-cigarette-lighter-adapter--512176-18252.aspx
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...ord-for-fixed-installation--513176-18252.aspx
But now that Sprint/HTC has their customized one, now I'm not too sure. My car (Mini Cooper) doesn't have anything flat to suction Sprint/HTC's holder (except for the windshield), but ProClip has a mount that can fit a few places that the suction can't and vice-versa. The suction one has a nice cable/power management.
Adding Scosche (http://www.cellularaccessory.com/btaxs.html) wireless bluetooth audio connector to my car's AUX line would be the wiring icing on the cake.

I got the Pro Clip with the adjustable holder. I actually really, really like it. The fit in my f150 is perfect, and it sits in place that is perfect. Its sturdier than any vent/suction mount ive ever used before, and it looks really nice.
Plus, with it being the adjustable holder, it works with my case on. Not only that, if I ever get a different case, I know it will work with whatever case I ever get. This is a nice little feature. Id say if youre looking for something not suction cup, look into the pro clip options.
I will say that if youre looking for something with a charging option maybe the pro clip isnt for you, however take into account where your cigarette lighter/power thingamabob is. In my truck its almost directly beneath where the mount sits, so running a charger up to it when needed isnt an issue, and isnt an eyesore.

Beware of this: http://shop.brando.com/htc-evo-4g-windshield-holder_p04741c0309d060.html
I bought one, left it in my car on the windshield for one day (wasn't even too hot) and the plastic is all warped around the suction cup and it refuses to stick to the windshield, and also scraped up the side of my EVO (the clips are too firm, and crush the phone).
Guess it's a good thing it broke, and was only $15 with shipping.

Tertrax XWAY. Pure awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPqP3byMv1Q

Does the Tetrax interfere with the Magnetic sensor for GPS and the compass apps?

ghostyroasty said:
Does the Tetrax interfere with the Magnetic sensor for GPS and the compass apps?
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The GPS no, the compass yes.

Well there goes that option... I was going to put the magnet on the back of my case... I wonder if it would make a difference? With actually allowing the compass to work. I have one of the newer hybrid cases.

No need to make it complicated, nor expensive. The wave of mounts is flooding eBay, for as little as five bucks. This holder fits the (naked) Evo perfectly, is sold with vent, suction cup, or flex-arm mounts, and the holder itself has slots that will accomodate hundreds of the other universal mounts, like the ones you probably already have three of.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Windshield-...866620?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa486a1fc
And, unlike the seventy (!) dollar HTC mount, this one didn't forget the phone has a big ol' camera lens on the back of it.
If you have a case that's too much bother to do the in-and-out with, look at the GPS mounts that clamp.

Golf Nut said:
I use this Arkon windshield suction mount instead of the gooseneck one you linked to:
[Can't post links cause I'm still new :-(]
This one is solid. I can't say for sure, but I'm guessing the one I have is less prone to bouncing around while the car is moving, compared to the gooseneck version you linked to. The only advantage of the gooseneck could be that it is longer - but again that would, at the same time, likely be a bad thing if it bounces around more while the car is moving.
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Got that and the popular motorola micro-usb charger both on amazon. The total was $21. I love that it's quick to put the phone in and release. Plus it's not a snap-in type system so there's no wear and tear on the phone. The soft foam sides and bottom are a plus too. Only thing is the vent mount is pretty flimsy but it probably depends on the vents of the car. For me it was just hanging there and I knew on bumps it'll fly up and down.

Seidio Innotraveler Car Kit

I have been waiting months to post this, the Seidio car kit is now available for order !!! Yay.....I have been a fan of their products for years now and they have good customer service as well. I will post a full review once I receive it on Monday. Cannot wait to take it apart and mount this with my AMPS mount in my dash, even though the suction cup looks good...I hate them.
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Cradle:
- Charges and securely holds your EVO 4G in portrait mode
- Swivel into landscape mode for wider map viewing
- Features our signature soft touch coating for a smooth feel
- Removable accessory plate for use with our Innocase II Surface, Innocell 3500mAh Extended Life Battery and Innocase Extended
- Charge external devices or accessories with the Mini-USB output and optional Mini-USB (M) to USB (F) adapter
Mount:
- High quality German mount
- Features a large suction cup with a suction lock for extra security
- Has a ball joint that allows for multiple viewing angles
- Extends from 5.25 inches to 6.75 inches
- Stabilizes vibrations caused by moving vehicles
- Comes with an industry standard locking plate that is AMPS pattern compatible and a self-adhesive plate for mounting on your dashboard

I ordered mine yesterday (Fedex 2-day) I plan on using the AMPS mount also. I love the idea that it will work with or without my Seidio 3500mAh battery as well and most of all I won't have to plug my phone in anymore.

Only bad thing I've read that sitting horizontal is nothing something it may be able to do ... please post pics, etc after you receive it.

rahb0sse said:
Only bad thing I've read that sitting horizontal is nothing something it may be able to do ... please post pics, etc after you receive it.
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Looking at the mounting system it looks like it could swing horizontal but the phone might slide out..not sure. Since mine will be vertical that really isn't an issue for me but unless the OP gets pics up before me, I'll post some.

jobryan26 said:
Looking at the mounting system it looks like it could swing horizontal but the phone might slide out..not sure. Since mine will be vertical that really isn't an issue for me but unless the OP gets pics up before me, I'll post some.
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I cannot wait to see how it does horizontal as well, love watching TV at lunch

The information for the holder says the following on their website:
"Swivel into landscape mode for wider map viewing"
so it looks like the mount will be able to be used in portrait or landscape position.

corwinmortac said:
I have been waiting months to post this, the Seidio car kit is now available for order !!! Yay.....I have been a fan of their products for years now and they have good customer service as well. I will post a full review once I receive it on Monday. Cannot wait to take it apart and mount this with my AMPS mount in my dash, even though the suction cup looks good...I hate them.
Cradle:
- Charges and securely holds your EVO 4G in portrait mode
- Swivel into landscape mode for wider map viewing
- Features our signature soft touch coating for a smooth feel
- Removable accessory plate for use with our Innocase II Surface, Innocell 3500mAh Extended Life Battery and Innocase Extended
- Charge external devices or accessories with the Mini-USB output and optional Mini-USB (M) to USB (F) adapter
Mount:
- High quality German mount
- Features a large suction cup with a suction lock for extra security
- Has a ball joint that allows for multiple viewing angles
- Extends from 5.25 inches to 6.75 inches
- Stabilizes vibrations caused by moving vehicles
- Comes with an industry standard locking plate that is AMPS pattern compatible and a self-adhesive plate for mounting on your dashboard
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Looking forward to the review, really interested in this if it lives up to the expectations.

I am lolling for a good cat mount as I use my phone for my primary gps.
Lets see how god it is.
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xmellyx said:
I am lolling for a good cat mount as I use my phone for my primary gps.
Lets see how god it is.
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You, my friend, need a better keyboard app

scirio said:
You, my friend, need a better keyboard app
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lol
i am excited i put my order in this morning cant wait. i will be using AMPS as well and i have been the cheap one that justwireless had a deal on a while back it works ok but i am glad to beable to move t a real one.

I'm interested to know if it has any kind of a retention mechanism. I'm hoping I can use it to mount my Evo on my motorcycle for GPS use.

Ordered mine with two day shipping yesterday...
Sent from my Sprint HTC EVO 4G using Tapatalk

Soupskin said:
I'm interested to know if it has any kind of a retention mechanism. I'm hoping I can use it to mount my Evo on my motorcycle for GPS use.
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I am thinking im gonna hack my other car kit to go on my motorcycle, it has a thin footprint and a clip to keep it in place, just look at my review of the SlipGrip in the accessories forum.

My order is still processing.... Has anyone received their cradle or shipped?

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My order is still processing.... Has anyone received their cradle or shipped?
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I ordered mine on Sept 8th and I just checked mine and it is still processing also. I paid extra for 2-day shipping to EXPEDITE the order...if they do not ship it out today I am cancelling my order.

just wondering wont the sun hurt the phone if its going to be on the windshield??

cubandevil said:
just wondering wont the sun hurt the phone if its going to be on the windshield??
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I don't think so. Tho, I did hear about someone burning his hand on the kickstand of the phone (metal), after leaving his phone in the sun and then grabbed it. lol

Just got notification that mine has shipped.
Sent from my HTC EVO using Tapatalk

Does this replicate the Audio output jack ?
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The headphone jack is on top of the EVO. *confused*
EDIT: Took me a minute..no it does not from what I understand.

Car Vent mounted holder

What do you think of this? Looks like it'll do the job as it allows a case on the phone and it rotates. Think I might order one, what do you reckon? Although I wonder if it would press against the power on/off button.
I don't think many vent mounted holders rotate, at least, I could only find one other.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Vent-...ers_Mounts&hash=item2564feb988#ht_1506wt_1396
I was considering this one too, but not sure if it'll take a case and I read one persons review somewhere that on a hot day the glue melted on part of the holding part and his phone fell.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Air-V...ers_Mounts&hash=item5d2fe2012d#ht_2590wt_1163

i think you might struggle to get to the power button on the first one. but that seller does offer 7 day money back...so worth a punt.
and your right, i don't think the second one will take a case too.
I went for a cup holder mount (don't like stuff on the screen) for my MINI.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Arkon-SM423...DF1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314369504&sr=8-1
works a treat!

Do you use your CD player in the car? I use a car mount where it mounts to the opening of the CD. Works great!
search eBay phone CD mount.
You can kind of see it in this picture,
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Thanks guys. Cup holder would be decent, but my car doesn't have one, at least, not a proper deep one.
Nice car lexi, I guess that's why you called yourself that
Yeah, I use my player, so that wouldn't work for me. Might still go for the
first one I linked and hope it doesn't press too hard on the power button. I'll message the seller and ask him if it does that. As long as it doesn't, then I certainly don't need access to it as I always have the phone on anyway.

I've tried all sorts of car mounts (including the official Samsung Galaxy S II car dock), but nothing worked for my requirements, except for Exomount.
Here's my requirements: I want to be able to video-record my driving on the background (as evidence in court in case of an accident), and have Navigon running concurrently on the foregound.
Most car mounts would block the video lense, and would interfere with the volume rocker of the S II.
However, Exomount would stick anywhere (not just the windshield)...including the car dashboard, thus allowing you to adjust it so that it wouldn't block the camera lense or interfere with the side buttons.
If you want the cheap and nasty mounts on ebay that don't work as promised, you get what you pay for.

First ones quality is very bad and cheap. Sides are way big and ugly for this phone. Legs are not fixed and WILL break off very soon.
Second one does not fit if you buy samsung original 2000mAh extended battery. Actually I have been looking for nice car mount for extended battery and have found only one that may suit: hxxp://w w w.ebay.co.uk/itm/180724628107?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Dammnit, this is why I STILL don't own a vent mounted phone holder for the SGS2.
I mean, where on earth I do find a good quality one that rotates, is vent mounted, doesn't block the power button, takes a case, and won't fall apart?? You'd think someone would have made one by now.

I might consider this one instead...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400235299...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2590wt_1163

AmdPhenomII said:
I might consider this one instead...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400235299...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2590wt_1163
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That's exactly the one I was just going to ask about. Do you think it would take the phone with my case on?
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1399/back4d.jpg
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/9586/front5j.jpg
If so, I think that could be the one to get, and I need a charger too, so that would be handy.
edit: I've just messaged the seller to ask if he knows if it'll fit with the case on.
My only concern is how stable the mount is. Check these two out. I think the first one is the same as the ebay link ?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s2-car-vent-holder-p31451.htm
But does this second one share the same mount system, I can't tell.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/universal-phone-vent-holder-p27265.htm
If so, I'm a bit concerned about one review:
"Great holder easy to fit to the vent in my van, very adjustable to get the phone in exactly the right position, even holds my iphone secure with the added thickness of an ijuice battery case fitted. Unfortunately the glue that holds the metal fixing bar into the plastic of the phone holder can't be strong enough and with the extremes of heat in a vehicle left in the sun, the bar releases from the glue and holder and falls off ! thankfully my phone wasn't attached at the time. The holder is so versatile that I didn't want to get rid, and with the use of a small black cable tie, is secure and tightly fitted back to my vent ( only a solution if you don't mind your holder permanently attached ) i rate the holder , shame about the fixing to the vent."

Breffo Spiderpodium http://www.breffo.com/
I have used this in vents, steering wheel, Dash - This thing is so flexible and strong with the best grip and is just plain versatile. Best thing I have purchased for my device - You can find it for a reasonable price on Amazon UK and Ebay.

uppon2 said:
Breffo Spiderpodium http://www.breffo.com/
I have used this in vents, steering wheel, Dash - This thing is so flexible and strong with the best grip and is just plain versatile. Best thing I have purchased for my device - You can find it for a reasonable price on Amazon UK and Ebay.
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There's no way I'd have something I'd have to spend several minutes bending and ensuring all the legs are securing the phone every time I get in the car tbh. Nice concept though.

It stays in the same position. You just slot the phone in to whatever shape you have prepared (Once) It is exactly the same as any other mount but has the ability to change shapes and fit in more obscure positions.

Awesome, I found 2 vent mounts which look pretty decent. I'm going to definitely buy one of these. I've messaged them to ask if the first one will work with my case instead of theirs. If it doesn't, then the second one with the extendable side clasps will be fine.
http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk/m...ts/vent-mount-tough-case-galaxy-s2___1018.htm
http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk/m...g-galaxy-s2/car-kits/air-vent-mount___645.htm

Roman5 said:
There's no way I'd have something I'd have to spend several minutes bending and ensuring all the legs are securing the phone every time I get in the car tbh. Nice concept though.
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As uppon said, once it's in the vent, it stays in position and you don't have to rebend the legs to hold the phone. They're springy enough that you can just "clip" the phone into the prebent legs and it'll hold it perfectly.

DJGibbon said:
As uppon said, once it's in the vent, it stays in position and you don't have to rebend the legs to hold the phone. They're springy enough that you can just "clip" the phone into the prebent legs and it'll hold it perfectly.
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Ah, I see. I didn't realise they're springy. I was thinking you'd have to bend out the prongs each time to get the phone in and then press them down in place again. But what if you want to quickly rotate the phone between portrait and landscape?
Anyway, I just ordered and paid for this, so I'm looking forward to it now : http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk/m...g-galaxy-s2/car-kits/air-vent-mount___645.htm
Here's pics of just the holder part, looks pretty nice I think, not cheap and tacky like most holders http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk/device-holders/mobile-phones/universal-mobIle-holder___776.htm

Imagnet magnetic car mount

This is a magnetic phone holder. Ive ordered two of these and will post pics/video when they arrive. Looks like a great product.
I also talked to John from the company and suggested they build in qi charging capabilities!
This is on sale for $19.99 and free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Magne...e=UTF8&qid=1351802153&sr=8-1&keywords=Imagnet
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The mount showed up yesterday and is awesome!
I will post a video as soon as i have time. Its still very busy at work from Hurricane Sandy!
I am using this with my UAG case and it works great. NFC works too. Qi test to follow when i get my receiver from China.
There is a small metal disc that sits between your case and phone. Its round and smaller than a half dollar. Thickness is very thin. Its just a hair more than 4 sheets of copier paper. Its much thinner than i thought it would be.
There are also two additional metal discs that have 3m tape on them you can use for other devices. These are the same thickness but are retecangular. Im guessing they are about 2" x 2.5".
The mount has a super sticky suction cup on the bottom. On top where you place your phone, it is soft and flat. This top piece has a ball mount on it so you can swivel it.
See pic below showing the trimmed down rectangular one to fit in the groove of my uag case.
This is a steal at $19.99! Order now before the sale is over!
Update with short video on cinder block wall! Show me another mount that works like this!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7831O59lbD8&feature=em-share_video_user

This is very nice, I wonder if I can slip that metal between my hyperion batt and seidio cover, not sure if there is enough room.

Its pretty thin. I was able to slip it in between my blackberry cover and battery. I cut it with a good pair of electrician scissors. It's like a thin piece of sheetmetal and is flexible. Try 5 sheets of cut paper, not folded. If that works, you wont have a problem cause its a little thinner than 5 sheets.

Thanks I will def try it and get it if it fits, thx again

just a caution depending on how you place etc.. this may break NFC

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just a caution depending on how you place etc.. this may break NFC
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I am using one with hyperion battery, the round metal sheet fits between the door and the battery, but yes it breaks my nfc, no big deal i don't use it anyway.

How well does this hold up with bumpy roads, I live in Michigan pot hole season is coming also does the charge cord drag the phone down. It looks really cool.

If you put the disc right over the battery, it will hinder nfc. If you move it down a little, nfc works as normal.
Bumps have no effect. I used it in my work van all day today and it never fell off. Also, the cord does not drag it down or spin it in horizontal mode.

Awesome thanks for the reply

dumb question i know, but how does this affect the phone? I mean with such a strong magnet. I know the old "dumb" phones don't always play nice with magnets but what about the newer phones

The magnet is in the mount. The piece in the phone is metal. I havent noticed any problems so far.

How does this affect the compass while driving?

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How does this affect the compass while driving?
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well, it depends on what you mean by "compass". while using navigation, it doesn't at all (because that is dictated by your movement.) IF you are using the magnetic compass in the phone.. you are always going south. even Ulysses speedometer reads fine (my favorite "car mode" app.)

I just bought the iOttie. Haven't received it yet, but it got TONS of great reviews. Amazon. Check it out on YouTube.
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I had an iottie universal mount (not the one touch) that lasted a week. The suction cup part broke and the suction cup came detached. It was flimsy junk.
Having used both, there is no comparison. The iotte (even the one touch) has a basic clear 25 cent suction cup on it. The imagnet one is super sticky black material. I just dont see an advantage to a clamping style mount versus a magnetic. There is no way i could EVER use a clamp style mount again!
The imagnet suction cup has a patent!
Updated 2nd post with short video.

I have found that the iMagnet stand works quite well with the magnets from the Touchstone mod. I also bought a Khomo rubberized back plate to increase the friction so it doesn't slide. It doesn't work particularly well with a case but is pretty stable otherwise. I've driven around for a couple of days now and my phone hasn't budged. My grand plan is to affix an NFC chip to the iMagnet so that I can just set my phone on it and all of my settings will revert to car mode.

Paradisimo said:
I have found that the iMagnet stand works quite well with the magnets from the Touchstone mod. I also bought a Khomo rubberized back plate to increase the friction so it doesn't slide. It doesn't work particularly well with a case but is pretty stable otherwise. I've driven around for a couple of days now and my phone hasn't budged. My grand plan is to affix an NFC chip to the iMagnet so that I can just set my phone on it and all of my settings will revert to car mode.
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Let us know when you do. I would like to know if there is NFC interference with the magnet and/or metal plate.
That is what is holding me off from buying one of these mounts.

orntar said:
Let us know when you do. I would like to know if there is NFC interference with the magnet and/or metal plate.
That is what is holding me off from buying one of these mounts.
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Nfc is not an issue with the metal plate. I will try the magnets later tonight but im guessing it wont be a problem as noted in the touchstone threads.
Case wise, it works great with the round metal plate in both the uag case and incipio silicrylic case.

orntar said:
Let us know when you do. I would like to know if there is NFC interference with the magnet and/or metal plate.
That is what is holding me off from buying one of these mounts.
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I don't believe that the NFC should be a problem. I have tried NFC with my Nexus 7 and the Touchstone mod doesn't affect it. Since the NFC chip will sit above the iMagnet base it shouldn't interfere. I think the key is keeping the metal plate/magnets in the bottom half of the phone since the NFC is located at the top of the battery. Once I get everything rigged I will try to upload pictures to better explain.
Also just to be clear I am not using the metal plate from the iMagnet kit and am only relying on the magnets from the Touchstone mod to hold it to the iMagnet base.