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Evo Car mounts...

Im looking for a cheapo mount for my EVO for my patrol truck...... Stumbled across this chinese thing on ebay...
has anyone bought one or tried one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/CAR-CRADLE-HOLDER-MOUNT-HTC-DESIRE-EVO-4G-HD2-HERO-/150609091884?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2311005d2c

It's been my experience that cheap car mounts just suck, whether it's the vibration and makes the phone bounce up and down, or the thing just falling apart.
I went ahead and bought the HTC official car dock for the EVO and I absolutely love it. Keeps the phone perfectly still and automatically launches the car application when inserted. It's pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for.

gothymp said:
Im looking for a cheapo mount for my EVO for my patrol truck
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If you can spare the CD player slot of your car, you might want to consider the CD slot mount from Mountek:
www.mountek.com​
It's very inventive and works fine.
I got one each for my girlfriend (who has an EVO 4G), her sister (EVO 4G), and my sister (iPhone 4), and they all love it.

I am using the Scoth Reusable rubber sheet. A small 1x1inch piece holds the phone on the flat surface, and with a bigger "pad" it will provide greater security. Plus its not ugly or complicated, just a piece of adhesive rubber that wont leave any residue on the phone.
http://www.scotchbrand.com/wps/port...18H7_nid=3KCF25XQJ8gs0KC1RG50RHglH1V2D8P0NVbl

Well i just ordered it... ill give a good review on it once i have it in hand

I've had the Arkon on Amazon since August with no complaints at all. I thought it might damage the vents with the way it attaches to them but it hasn't bent or twisted them at all yet.

Anyone come across a mount that lets you use the rear camera, for instance drag racing at the track and recording the run?
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I have one of these and really like it.
http://www.goodandevo.net/2011/01/mountek-mt5000-mounts-htc-evo-in-cars-cd-player-slot.html
got it 20% off too at the time, works great but it does cover my radio display up, but i guess that is a sacrifice..

i was looking a while back for a car mount when i had Sirius and i remember running across some mounts that slide into the seams on your dash. Anyone know anything about these? I can't find them and don't remember what they were called. Hell is need be i could probably make one.

I have the siedio one.
Works great, doesn't vibrate and depending how you mount it, you can use your camera.

I love this car mount works for just about anything not just ur evo , i think its up to 5inches so u can use it even with cases and big batterys
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
watch demo video its amazing.

I created my own mount using velcro for vibration and a bit of industrial sound dampening foam rubber modified onto a RAM gps mount for my motorcycle. See the vids at youtube/doitlaynstyle
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jietzer said:
I love this car mount works for just about anything not just ur evo , i think its up to 5inches so u can use it even with cases and big batterys
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
watch demo video its amazing.
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Just ordered one! Thanks for the link!

Did you order through HTC website?

jietzer said:
I love this car mount works for just about anything not just ur evo , i think its up to 5inches so u can use it even with cases and big batterys
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
watch demo video its amazing.
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Awesome! So does it really mount to almost any surface and actually hold well? I may have to buy one of these!
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I have a Mountek MT5000, the build feels cheap but it works as advertised. If the ride starts to get rough, expect the phone to jump off the cradle. What I do , is I use the charging cable, loop it on the phone to hold it in place. Ghetto but works.

stanglifemike said:
Awesome! So does it really mount to almost any surface and actually hold well? I may have to buy one of these!
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Just received my Exomount last night. It really works like it shows on the video. I had it mounted on my windshield on the way to work and right now I have it suctioned to my laminate desk at work holding my Evo while I listen to Google Music. I bought mine from one of the sellers on Amazon for about $25 shipped. My coworker saw it this morning and is going to order one as well.
I turned a few corners at moderate speed and went over some pretty big bumps... the thing did not move one bit.

Holy crap I want an Exomount!

jietzer said:
I love this car mount works for just about anything not just ur evo , i think its up to 5inches so u can use it even with cases and big batterys
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
watch demo video its amazing.
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So simple yet so awesome!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10840&cs_id=1084001&p_id=5272&seq=1&format=2
I've had that for a few months, it's great. Super secure, rotates and locks, totally customizable. I really recommend it.

[Q] What vehicle mounts for a Epic 4G Touch will work with an Otterbox Defender case?

I am trying to identify either a windshield or vent car mount that will be compatible with the Otterbox Defender case for the D710. Will the Otterbox Defender case work with Samsung's OEM Mount? If not, are there any other mounts available that will work? I'm not sold on the Tetrax mount, though it appears that it would work, and am looking for an alternative.

I found a Cygnett windshield mount at Frys for like $17. It grips the phone really well and ive never had it pop off the windshield yet. Cant post links but its pretty easy to find on their site

I've been using one of the universal adjustable mounts that should fit the 'box without a problem but I'm starting to re-think the windshield mount... I have it mounted close the drivers side A-pillar... and in my car there's an airbag in there. I'm concerned that if that airbag goes off I'm going to have a phone impaled in my face.

Wayno-san said:
I've been using one of the universal adjustable mounts that should fit the 'box without a problem but I'm starting to re-think the windshield mount... I have it mounted close the drivers side A-pillar... and in my car there's an airbag in there. I'm concerned that if that airbag goes off I'm going to have a phone impaled in my face.
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I never thought of that possibility, probably because my blazer doesn't have one. I can't recall ever seeing a legal disclaimer any of the mounts I've used (probably because they would be in the instructions where no man would ever find them). Or nobody has sued for that yet.
I usually put mine in the center of the windshield but for road trips I like it on the side window. Charging cable is a pain if just running errands. [IDEA]usb port in door panel[/IDEA]
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Wayno-san said:
I've been using one of the universal adjustable mounts that should fit the 'box without a problem but I'm starting to re-think the windshield mount... I have it mounted close the drivers side A-pillar... and in my car there's an airbag in there. I'm concerned that if that airbag goes off I'm going to have a phone impaled in my face.
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you're right, ur phone will kill you if you have it that way. the one I use says specifically in the directions not to keep in an air bag deploy area. also using a universal one that works well, just sits on the dash and didn't need adhesives. can't charge though without some ugly cords dangling near the radio and controls.
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mjacked said:
I am trying to identify either a windshield or vent car mount that will be compatible with the Otterbox Defender case for the D710. Will the Otterbox Defender case work with Samsung's OEM Mount? If not, are there any other mounts available that will work? I'm not sold on the Tetrax mount, though it appears that it would work, and am looking for an alternative.
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Do you buy chance have a cup holder on either side of your steering wheel? If you do i have the best mount ever.

dante32278 said:
you're right, ur phone will kill you if you have it that way. the one I use says specifically in the directions not to keep in an air bag deploy area. also using a universal one that works well, just sits on the dash and didn't need adhesives. can't charge though without some ugly cords dangling near the radio and controls.
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I have to find some video to see how that particular airbag deploys... but it is concerning to me. Ideally I'd like to get the phone off of the windshield anyway because it gets a lot of sun load up there. Not an issue in the moderate months but in the summer it can get very toasty on the dash even when the car is in use. i remember my old EVO hitting its thermal limit a couple of times up there if I didn't have the AC on and the vent duct pointing at it.
That CD holder had me interested but it would block access to the radio station buttons in my daily driver.

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HaiKaiDo said:
Do you buy chance have a cup holder on either side of your steering wheel? If you do i have the best mount ever.
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In the past I've used the tray behind the shift stick on the center console. A cup holder on the dashboard would be perfect! Only I don't have one on either of my cars...
I went with this from Amazon: iOttie One-Touch Windshield Dashboard Car Mount Holder for iPhone 4S 4 3GS Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G HTC EVO 4G Rhyme DROID RAZR BIONIC INCREDIBLE 2 CHARGE Google Nexus BlackBerry Torch LG Revolution GPS Compact Size 360 degree Rotatable.
I'll report back on how well it works once I get a chance to use it.

Car Mount Vehicle Windshield Holder for Samsung Galaxy S3 S 3 SIII i9300

Has anyone puchased one of these?... Any reviews?.... Does it work with a gel skin?
Thanks. Trying to find a good car mount... Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Mount-V...290868?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416751d6b4

That is really cheap..
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I'm looking for a good quality windshield mount as well. I was using this Kensington mount with my Evo and it worked really well, but it doesn't open wide enough to hold the GS3. $3.99 sounds suspiciously cheap...

4 bucks free shipping, sounds to cheap to me.

I am also looking for a car mount. I am coming from a Droid X and liked that the power cord could be just left in the dock and the phone connected to the dock. My wife has a Razr MAXX which has the same feature. I was looking for a mount like it for my S3 but haven't seen any like it.
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vader699 said:
I am also looking for a car mount. I am coming from a Droid X and liked that the power cord could be just left in the dock and the phone connected to the dock. My wife has a Razr MAXX which has the same feature. I was looking for a mount like it for my S3 but haven't seen any like it.
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Oops should have searched more. I just found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725013
Looks like I'll be getting this one.

I bought the iOttie one off of Amazon and like it a lot.
Very secure.

Stay away from the bendable style mounts. I had a universal similar to that and it would bounce around so much while driving. Makes it hard to see directions in nav.

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That is really cheap..
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Agree. And we don't mean inexpensive (although it is that too), we mean CHEAP (as in quality).

Get this one: http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Sl...ier-To-Be-Used-While-No-Case-On_p_130474.html or this one if you have otterbox commuter: http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Sl...Using-OtterBox-Commuter-Case---_p_130841.html
I've had it for my Fascinate with commuter and it worked flawlessly for almost 2 years. I just placed an order for S3 one.

I read the ExoMount is great

vader699 said:
I am also looking for a car mount. I am coming from a Droid X and liked that the power cord could be just left in the dock and the phone connected to the dock. My wife has a Razr MAXX which has the same feature. I was looking for a mount like it for my S3 but haven't seen any like it.
Oops should have searched more. I just found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725013
Looks like I'll be getting this one.
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Hey thanks. I was in a similar boat, Droid X to S3, and didn't want to buy any of the VZW accessories until I could get home and assess the state of 3rd party accessories. Looks like I'm likely getting this one too!

CuedUp said:
Hey thanks. I was in a similar boat, Droid X to S3, and didn't want to buy any of the VZW accessories until I could get home and assess the state of 3rd party accessories. Looks like I'm likely getting this one too!
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I picked up one of the Infuse mounts for the S3 off eBay. My only concern is since the corners are a different shape the mount presses fairly firmly on the phone in those localized spots. Yes, the phone is very secure but I'm worried that over time the rubbing will begin to mar the phone.

I like the look of the Slipgrip mount but have always been concerned about a particular aspect of windshield mounting: how does the phone hold up to 2 hours of driving in the midday sun?

paulchinnz said:
I like the look of the Slipgrip mount but have always been concerned about a particular aspect of windshield mounting: how does the phone hold up to 2 hours of driving in the midday sun?
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Driving from Syracuse to NYC tomorrow... I'll let you know. Ha. Much more than two hours

woodant said:
I bought the iOttie one off of Amazon and like it a lot.
Very secure.
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I also have the iOttie mount. It's secure but too cumbersome to get the phone in and out of it (which I do a lot while driving).

I have two Exogear Exomounts, one for my desk and one for my car. They are by far the best mounts I have ever used. They can fit the phone alone or with a case, I would defiantly recommend..
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+1 for the infuse car mount.
Fits perfectly, cheap, charges and has aux out.

tgmorris said:
I picked up one of the Infuse mounts for the S3 off eBay. My only concern is since the corners are a different shape the mount presses fairly firmly on the phone in those localized spots. Yes, the phone is very secure but I'm worried that over time the rubbing will begin to mar the phone.
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I returned mine already. I felt it was to tight to snap in.
I think I will just find a generic one.
Not much available specific to the S3.

I have the exo gear mount and its awesome. I would give it a try if I were you. You can get it off of amazon so if you don't like it you can return it.

exo gear exomount is awesome..so simple and it just works...im getting another one.

Car Mount/Docks

I've been searching high and low for a non-generic car mount/dock and I think I might have found something that will work. I just ordered the Motorola Atrix HD dock from amazon.
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Dimensions seem right..
Atrix; 5.26 x 2.75 x .33
Sprint Optimus G 5.19 x 2.71 x .33
I'll report back in two days when it gets here.
Hopes this helps....has anyone else found anything else that will work?

I have the 2011 model of the Sprint Universal Mount. With the Otterbox, this thing BARELY fits. But it still works very nicely
2012 model link is here

Yeah....saw that, and looked at a number of the "universal" mounts, but really wanted something that I could truly "dock" my phone into. I'm in and out of my car a lot during the day and don't want to hassle with plugging in the power cord each and every time. Thanks for the input.

NEGATIVE on the MOTOROLA ATRIX HD case....usb doesn't line up. darn.

Tetrax
Is anybody using any of the Tetrax mounts with the LGOG? (The system is preventing me from posting the hyperlink to the Tetrax site here, but it is tetrax.com.) I love their simplicity but am not sure I want to paste a disk to the back of my phone. If you have done this, can you comment on how you like it? Thanks.

Here is a good looking car mount for the LGOG.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-OPTIMUS-...305639?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c2e0729a7

If you don't need to have the phone charger automatically plugged in, I highly recommend this mount. You've never known convenience until you've put the phone in and take it off with only one hand :fingers-crossed:. Not to mention the it will stick to your car's dash (hard plastic parts preferred, as it will leave an indentation on soft plastic)

jat255 said:
ryocho, have you used this with the Sprint LGOG? I'm thinking about getting it, but want to make sure it fits and doesn't hit any of the volume/power buttons. They also have this one that is for the Galaxy Note. I wonder if it would fit better there?
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Yes I am using it right now, with this case, it fits fine with just a little bit of wiggle room to spare. For sure the Galaxy Note one will fit if you plan on getting a thick case like otterbox, but it might be too wide if you decided to go without a case?

Merk07 said:
Is anybody using any of the Tetrax mounts with the LGOG? (The system is preventing me from posting the hyperlink to the Tetrax site here, but it is tetrax.com.) I love their simplicity but am not sure I want to paste a disk to the back of my phone. If you have done this, can you comment on how you like it? Thanks.
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I love Tetrax but could not get anything to stick to the back of the phone. I'm sure if you have a case you will be fine.

I grip
Fits snugly and suction cup is awesome. I have the body glove tatic case on my LGOG in the pic
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djsamthrax said:
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The lower right corner grip doesn't seem to fit...

It holds the phone snuggly. Looks better vertically however
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djsamthrax said:
I grip
Fits snugly and suction cup is awesome. I have the body glove tatic case on my LGOG in the pic
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lmao, that doesn't fit at all

Kensington iPhone mount is the best i've ever found. Simple and snug. Worked for my EVO and fits the new Optimus G.
Model:K39256US

jbcb713 said:
Kensington iPhone mount is the best i've ever found. Simple and snug. Worked for my EVO and fits the new Optimus G.
Model:K39256US
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That's what I had previously with my old phone. Unfortunately it doesn't work with the OG with case on. Plus the arm is too long which cause a lot of vibration when driving.

Clingo
I have the clingo and it works great with the otter commuter case

Had the Clingo too, bought it when it first came out. It worked well at the beginning, but after a few months in the summer heat (Southern California) the gel starts to degrade and start to leave a sticky residue on the back of my phone case. Got a replacement gel pad from Clingo, same thing happen by the next summer.
Yes, I've tried a lot of car mount options. Still looking for the perfect one (that doesn't cost something ridiculous like $80)

Here is the best I've found...
Brackretron
Takes some mounting and such, but definitely the best finished product...

ProClip Universal
I'm thinking of ordering one from ProClipUSA. [sorry, I'm too nube to be allowed to post a link...] In the past I've used their mounts for my old Garmin Nuvi and later for my HTC EVO 4G (the WiMax model).
Unlike those mounts, which were excellent and solid as hell, the two available are not full custom for the Optimus. And I really loved that my EVO's mount also provided power when it was docked. I rarely bothered explicitly wall charging the EVO as it always got topped off during the office commutes.
Still... with a few tweaks for the Optimus' dimensions it might be enough for a secure mount. For long trips it looks like I should be able to power it with the car 12V charger from the bottom opening.

This is what I have and it is the best mount I have ever used. Iotte easy flex 2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875986198

Best Car Mount I've used yet...and it's $7.

Hey folks,
Not sure if you're familiar with monoprice, but if you aren't...you should be. I've been buying things like tv mounts and audio cables from them for a LONG time now...since back when HD TVs first came out and people would want $200 for a wall mount and another $100 for an HDMI cable.
Anyway, I was looking for some filler the other day, when I bought a new tv mount and needed to hit a certain point to use a coupon and wandered past their cell phone car mount. I had been kicking around the idea of getting the official Motorola unit for a while now, but the price always threw me off.
Well, the Monoprice unit is $7.05. And it works AWESOME! Fits the phone like a glove.
Universal Windshield Mount for iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy S®, and most Mobile Phones - Black - Monoprice.com
Anyway, just wanted to share. I've been through some universal docks in my day, and they usually suck after a while. And then my wife and I share a car, but my phone is caseless and hers has a case, so the official one was kind of up in the air.

Looks nice, thought i would share the one i am using right now
http://www.shopandroid.com/aduro-u-grip-universal-car-mount/3AA14505.htm
I found it locally, but for the same price.
I love this thing, it grips the device great, and the suction cup will go almost anywhere you want. I have mind suctioned to the top of my dash of my 08 dodge caliber. Even tho the dashboard is textured with some pretty deep ridges it sticks great!
Only con i would give it is that the grip is a little too tight, making one hand operation difficult. you can remove the device from the mount with one hand, however installing the phone into it usually requires use of your second hand to open the drip far enough. However it is a comfort knowing that it moto x isn't going to fall out.

SubliminalME said:
the phone like a glove.
Universal Windshield Mount for iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy S®, and most Mobile Phones - Black - Monoprice.com
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Thanks. Do you think it would fit with a rugged case, like Otterbox Defender or Seidio Dilex?
Teksu said:
Looks nice, thought i would share the one i am using right now
http://www.shopandroid.com/aduro-u-grip-universal-car-mount/3AA14505.htm
I found it locally, but for the same price.
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My local Costco was selling a 2 pack of mounts that looked identical to this for $25 (after $5 instant savings) about 2 months ago. I'm not sure if they still have them, but of they do they aren't prominently displayed.
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I think it would fit, actually.
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Has it fallen off on you?
SubliminalME said:
Hey folks,
Not sure if you're familiar with monoprice, but if you aren't...you should be. I've been buying things like tv mounts and audio cables from them for a LONG time now...since back when HD TVs first came out and people would want $200 for a wall mount and another $100 for an HDMI cable.
Anyway, I was looking for some filler the other day, when I bought a new tv mount and needed to hit a certain point to use a coupon and wandered past their cell phone car mount. I had been kicking around the idea of getting the official Motorola unit for a while now, but the price always threw me off.
Well, the Monoprice unit is $7.05. And it works AWESOME! Fits the phone like a glove.
Universal Windshield Mount for iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy S®, and most Mobile Phones - Black - Monoprice.com
Anyway, just wanted to share. I've been through some universal docks in my day, and they usually suck after a while. And then my wife and I share a car, but my phone is caseless and hers has a case, so the official one was kind of up in the air.
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SubliminalME said:
Well, the Monoprice unit is $7.05. And it works AWESOME! Fits the phone like a glove.
Universal Windshield Mount for iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy S®, and most Mobile Phones - Black - Monoprice.com
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Hey @SubliminalME, I recently picked one of these up, it does fit very well. Problem is that it either blocks the headphone jack or the charging port, depending on which way you put the phone in the mount. Have you found a way around this?

i bet you could drill a hole in the single mount pretty easily.
the better question (for me) is whether the phone can be positioned in the mount without blocking the camera. a windshield mount is only useful to me if i can use the camera. otherwise, it's going in a cupholder.

The Monoprice one is showing out of stock!! :/

UncleMike said:
Thanks. Do you think it would fit with a rugged case, like Otterbox Defender or Seidio Dilex?
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I think it would fit, actually.
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I ordered two of these and they came in the other day. Surprisingly, it fits well with the Seidio Dilex case. My concern was that there wouldn't be room for the integrated kickstand on the back of the case, bit there's just enough room for it.
I have an adhesive mounted Garmin-compatible ball (~17mm) on my dash that works perfectly with it.

i've got mine, but haven't taken it out of the box yet!

In for one
Thanks for the heads-up! Always have loved Monoprice and I can't bring myself to go the imagnet route (ie pop off the back) on the X. This should be a nice cheap compromise, especially since I already have the garmin ball installed in both my cars.

The best that I've ever used is the Tetrax Xway. PRevents the phone from overheating by clipping in front of the A/C, and works with nearly every phone/case combo. I've used it through my Droid Incredible, Galaxy S2, and Galaxy S4 GPE with numerous cases.
http://www.tetrax.com/us/products/iphone-ipod/tetrax-xway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awh6QP8-BBE