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Universal in car mount from PDAHut - Review

Okay, the nice people over at PDAHut kindly sent me their new HTC Universal in car mount. I have now had a couple of weeks to really put it to the test so here is my verdict and before you ask, nope, I don't work for them.
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On opening the package I was initially quite impressed. Manufactured in Germany, the finish of the plastic components were of a very good quality, no sharp edges, the texture and colour are a very close match to the Universal from O2 (the Exec). The part that grips the Universal itself is a simple spring design. The back edge has 3 small lips that over hang the device but still allow you to open and close the screen. The front is help by two more clips that are also sprung by flexing the plastic. It holds the device quite snugly and only really showed a problem when holding the Universal vertically in landscape, The weight of the Universal caused to it to creep down, spreading the two front sprung clips and allowing the back three clips to work loose. Saying that it never did fall out, even with the serious speed bumps in our street. The cradle has all the usual cut aways for standby, SD, headphones, reset, mini USB, Phone keys, speakers, volume, camera, voice and backlight keys. Even the IR and camera lens are clear. There is a small sticker fixed to the holder warning the user against opening the screen 180 degrees. I tried it and when I did the screen acted as a lever and forced the back of the Universal out of the holder. Adjustment is via twin axis swivel near the base, both with knurled thumb screws to lock it in place. After this there is a telescopic section that clicks into place as it is extended and retracted. Lastly is a full ball joint allowing you to rotate the device from portrait to landscape, again with a locking thumb screw to secure it in position. The suction base did not come off once in the 2 weeks I have used it and the all the thumb screws stayed tight. They also supplied a sticky back cup if you wanted to fix it to a textured surface.
So, overall, a lovely piece of kit and in my humble opinion well worth the money PDAhut are asking for it!
You can find the product here :-
http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=17600
Regards, gooroo[/img]

Hi, I'm looking at getting some sort of mount for my Uni, how do you think this compares with another I was looking at at http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9714064603&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1 ??
This one has a built in speaker and mic to enhance the onboard versions, the only downside is that the Uni stays in reverse clam position, you can't close and open normally, but I don't see that of much of a problem...
Would appreciate others opinions, esp if anyone has any of them, or similar....

Just bought one, thanks for the link, it looks great.

I bought one too
Hi, newbie here - just bought one of those units to run the TOM TOM from.
Now I have had a real strange one....
There is a little switch on the side which switches from GPS unit charging to XDA charging, trouble is after about 1/2 hour smoke started to appear from the back of the speaker mounting. Then the charging (red) light went out. I disconnected it all and let it and me cool down.
Anyway I thought the unit must have gone awol so I tried it again later and the red light comes back on but as soon as the XDA goes in the cradle (with it disconnected when I insert it) and then connect it, it still wont charge.
So today I bought a cigar lighter charger for the XDA and tried that and it also didnt charge the XDA - this was for the i-mate in an Orange store. So it looks like I need to visit the O2 shop.
I thought jeez the charging circuit has gone in the XDA, so when I got home I plugged it in to the wall charger and hey presto it worked?!?! So I am somewhat confused unless the Cigar lighter in the car is doing something bizzarre I'm stumped any thoughts?
Cheers
Paul

fatman11111, what one did you get? The one with pics at the top, or the one I linked?

...the one you linked to...i'm going to contact them next week to see what can be done - if you've got one try it out to see if you get the same probs, but stand by with a fire extinguisher!!!!
XDA Exec with latest version software...
Cheers
Paul

also....I dont recall it having a mic either, the LED is red on mine - moot point....when yopu connect the speaker cable to the XDA you cut off the Mic from the phone so you have a mic for incoming calls (bit poor really).
I got mine with Tomtom 5 from website not ebay...

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I got mine with Tomtom 5 from website not ebay...
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Where did you get it? How much dosh? Cheers matey

I haven't given these guys a right to reply yet - but this was the deal....
http://www.handnav.co.uk/bundles.php?id=983

Hi gooroo,
How about getting the universal in and out of the holder, can you give some detailed info about that please.

This one seems to have it's own mic so you get "proper" hands-free without BT headset.
http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=3436&PHPSESSID=170da4d9bfffd65cb09321f0d09c5afc

sipat said:
This one seems to have it's own mic so you get "proper" hands-free without BT headset.
http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=3436&PHPSESSID=170da4d9bfffd65cb09321f0d09c5afc
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Yeah, that's the one that I posted at the top, do you think it's better than the first? I'm in two minds about which one of the two to get... It's got a mic... but don't know if I like the idea of it slotting in, rubbing paintwork, scratching after a while....

Yep I was worried about the same this with the one which has the mic too.
I am actuallt considering the brodit one more so at the moment.

Yep I was worried about the same this with the one which has the mic too.
I am actuallt considering the brodit one more so at the moment.

Yep, it's very simple although takes a little practice to do it with one hand. If you look at the photo's at the top, you simply pull the two sprung catches at the bottom apart and the Universal slips down by about 10mm allowing the top clips to clear the Universal and so allowing you to simply lift it out.
Regards, Simon

returned goods
Sent the old one back today... the guys at Handnav were really responsive thouygh got a mail over the weekend with an RMA form - so I'll see what happens when i get the new one.
FD

@fatman, I assume you are referring to the active mount mentioned elsewhere in this thread and not the passive mount that I reviewed?
It seems people are making a few negative comments regarding a active mount that someone else mentioned. I would like to point out that those comments are not about the passive mount I reviewed, with which I might add I am still well happy with!
Regards, Simon

In car charging
Hi fatman11111,
I have had my XDA Exec for a few months now & have always had a problem with charging in the car, sometimes it would and others it wouldn't.
I even bought another in car charger as I thought it was faulty.
Just today I have found that if I plug my XDA in then power it up it charges. If I switch on first, it doesn't.
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Has anyone tried this car mount from Clingo?

Has anyone tried this car mount from Clingo?
It looks really cool but I wonder how functioanal it...
http://www.jr.com/category/office/accessories/cellular-phones/docks/page-20/

You do realize that there are at least 10 different car mount kits on that page? Which one specifically are you talking about?

Doesn't matter...I think the OP is asking about the concept. This material is like glue but does not leave a residue on your phone. So...does this clingo material really work? If so...it may work for iPads too that are tethered to our Evo's.
Looks really cool. I'll be a guinea pig and buy one of these to see if they really work.
In our family we have Evo, iPhone, iPad...if this sticks to all 3 that would be great...1 mount for all types....sounds like a winner to me. Plus if you do a search they can be had for under 20 shipped.

I drive pretty hard on the weekends to trust sticky goo to hold the phone against all those lateral Gs......but maybe it'll work well for my dad and his mini and he drives like a granny

Bukem75 said:
You do realize that there are at least 10 different car mount kits on that page? Which one specifically are you talking about?
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Well....yeah there are lots of stuff on that page BUT only one Clingo car mount as the thread was asking....
Here is a more direct link.....
http://www.jr.com/clingo/pe/CIG_30272/

Well I looked into it and I just ordered one tonight. The reviews look promising so does the product since you can use it with a case on or without. Theres also a thread about it at androidforums, the last post has a good review. There is a few videos of the product on youtube and im hoping its as good as it seems. Its just I am SICK of waiting for the offical dock.
Here is a video of the product on a Droid, basically a stand but the car mount is the same. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaFyE-WF2CU&feature=related

I worry about it getting dirty and it will put the stress on the battery door clips. Maybe good but for $30 I would want to see a few reviews from people who use on a daily basis.

Just watched another video and it can be cleaned but at the end the removal looked way to easy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuREArW3c48&feature=related
Also found fro $24 at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Clingo-Universal-Hands-Free-iPhone-Devices/dp/B003JTHMSM

I just ordered one from Amazon (thanks clayginn for providing the link) and was able to get the last one from a dealer for $24.99. Hopefully it's shipped before Friday, because I'm really going to need it then.
Anyways, I have the universal mount that Sprint sells and it's absolutely awful with the Evo. I have it mounted on my dash and the phone vibrates and shakes even when my car is running idle at times ('05 Mazda 3 five door). The phone may also be a bit too heavy for it, as the holder gradually moves down after a period of time, even though I have it extremely tightened. My girlfriend also noticed the vibrations when it was used on the windshield.
Hopefully the Clingo mount works better. I watched some videos where the reviewers were driving with it attached and it seemed to be very solid. I'll post a quick review early next week. If it's here before Friday, then it'll be used for a long trip over the weekend.

very tempting

Looks great, have to try it!!! Thanks OP
Brought 2 of these from Ebay $11 shipped these will get my phones off my desk mounted to my computer screen
http://www.clingo.com/on-the-go/universal-mobile-tether/
Also per allsop CS (the makers or Dist) clingo will not work on Leather or silicon!!!!!

I'm interested to see how long the stickiness lasts. I'm going to get the car mount one today and we'll see how it holds up.

rahb0sse said:
I'm interested to see how long the stickiness lasts. I'm going to get the car mount one today and we'll see how it holds up.
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Same here, but it looks like tap water will regain the stickiness but we'll have to see how long that lasts over time. I also read that it can be really tough to remove a device if it's connected to the mount in hot weather. It's nearly 100F here and will be used on my dash for nearly four hours in direct sunlight on Friday. Someone mentioned how he had to cool it off in front of the car A/C for several minutes to remove the phone easily.
Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I'll give it a quick test and let you guys know how it works. I'm just hoping it's better than that crappy Sprint mount.

Just received the Clingo mount and took it out for a quick drive. Ended up working very well. Much better than the Sprint mount I originally had. Extremely fast and easy to set up.
I prefer having my phone mounted on the dashboard when used as a nav. Just place the sticky 3M disc onto the dash and let it sit for a while. If you put the mount and phone on the disc after a few seconds, then be ready for your phone to fall. It's 95F here and the disc became really stuck after about 10 minutes, with no falls afterward. As for using the mount on a windshield, it works just fine. Just use the attached suction cup and it'll stick great.
The "arm" that connects from the suction cup and then to the sticky pad is pretty long, therefore your device will be closer to you in the car. It isn't immensely long at all...I actually prefer it this way. In addition to the Sprint mount, I also have an older Garmin nav unit and both mounts are pretty short. You'll be able to see images/text/etc. much easier with the extended arm on the Clingo mount.
As for the actual pad...it works like a charm. I attached the Evo without a case and then with the Seidio Active Limited Edition. The phone stuck perfectly fine with or without the case. I tried to get it to fall off, but it wouldn't budge. While driving, though, I noticed the phone shook a bit when used with the Seidio case. However, that case adds quite a bit of weight to the phone. When used naked, I rarely noticed the phone shaking or vibrating at all. Very easy to view the screen clearly while driving. The pad doesn't leave a single bit of grime on the back of the phone once you detach it. I've attached and removed the pad a few times thus far and the phone is still sticking just fine.
If you're going to use this mount with a naked Evo or with a case that doesn't protect the camera lens too well, then be ready to possibly have the pad cover and stick to the lens. You can get around this, but then the upper part of the phone will not be attached to the pad. It's possible that the phone won't have as much support but from what I can tell, there shouldn't be any issues if you mount the pad below the camera. Again, the pad will not leave any grime, scratches, etc. to the lens if stuck to the pad.
Two things I'll be keeping an eye out for: First, will the pad still continue to be reliable in the future? Washing it with warm tap water to regain stickiness is easy enough, but we'll need to see how it lasts. Second, is how the pad will react to weather conditions. So far, it's been very easy to remove the phone from the pad. But I'm waiting to see how easy or tough it will be to remove the phone after it's stuck on the pad for 4+ hours in 95F weather (though the mount will be close to the A/C vents). And, how it will be in really cold weather later this year.
Overall, I'm very happy with this mount thus far. It's stable when driving, easier and clearer to see the screen due to less vibrations and the extended arm and easy to assemble/disassemble. MUCH better than the Sprint universal mount, and $15 cheaper. If there's interest, I'll post some pictures and my experience with the mount early next week after my long driving trip over the weekend.

Thanks for that update man. I didn't get a chance to pick that up yesterday.

pictures would be great

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pictures would be great
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I'll get more when it's in my car shortly. One pic has the phone upside down, which is kind of blurry. I was shaking the mount around.
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Interesting. What case do you have?

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Interesting. What case do you have?
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http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-Innocase-Active-Case-HTC/dp/B003PJ6QV0/ref=pd_cp_cps_1

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Car headrest Mount

Just ordered the item below to mount to my headrest for the little one in the back seat. Anyone use one of these before? Seems they sell several which all appear to be the same model, but are different prices.
http://www.amazon.com/Navitech-port...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1299178708&sr=8-1
I'll follow up once I have a chance to test it. Shipping from across the pond so it will probably be a few weeks.

Pricey option.
http://gripdaddymounts.com/index.php?p=1_9

Better option.
http://www.zoogue.com/shop/
Its a case and can strap to a headrest.

Oh yeah! Zoogue all the way! It just needs to ship today. I can't wait for this case.
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dubsjw27 said:
Just ordered the item below to mount to my headrest for the little one in the back seat. Anyone use one of these before? Seems they sell several which all appear to be the same model, but are different prices.
http://www.amazon.com/Navitech-port...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1299178708&sr=8-1
I'll follow up once I have a chance to test it. Shipping from across the pond so it will probably be a few weeks.
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I am very interested in knowing how well this works, I am looking for something as well.

Just checking to see if anyone ordered/received one? Shipped from overseas and hoping this comes in before Thursday and a long car-ride with an 18mo old and Great Grandmother.

This os only for ipad2... if so then you're on be wrong forum.
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They make the same one for multiple tablets and/or DVD players as they mention in the product title. Also, the dimensions they quote will fit the xoom.
Oddly enough, they charge different prices different models though they appear to be the same product.

I just put this mount into my car. It works great with the xoom!
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what is that?

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what is that?
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Looks like a http://www.ram-mount.com mount.

It finally came, although just a day after a I was hoping to get it. Haven't had a chance to take a pic yet but it installed in minutes and fit perfectly in my Jeep Grand Cherokee.
There are foam pads on the clips which will prevent any scratching of the screen. The piece that holds the xoom has a spring loaded back which will hold it securly in the mount. Nothing really stopping you from using it with the portfolio case or other protective casing.
The only beef I have has to do with the headrest mount and the part that holds the xoom. They are two separate pieces which work on a slide lock mechanism. I imagine over time this could be an issue. Not so worried because of 14 price tag.
Very sturdy and well made for a $14 headrest mount. More well thought out than the portfolio case
Will try to take a pic or two tonight and upload.

dubsjw27 said:
It finally came, although just a day after a I was hoping to get it. Haven't had a chance to take a pic yet but it installed in minutes and fit perfectly in my Jeep Grand Cherokee.
There are foam pads on the clips which will prevent any scratching of the screen. The piece that holds the xoom has a spring loaded back which will hold it securly in the mount. Nothing really stopping you from using it with the portfolio case or other protective casing.
The only beef I have has to do with the headrest mount and the part that holds the xoom. They are two separate pieces which work on a slide lock mechanism. I imagine over time this could be an issue. Not so worried because of 14 price tag.
Very sturdy and well made for a $14 headrest mount. More well thought out than the portfolio case
Will try to take a pic or two tonight and upload.
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I would love to see some pics when you get a chance.

any options for someone who wants something quick?
I didn't think about the up coming trip to OBX we are taking next week (6+ hr drive), and mounting the Xoom for my 2.5yr old son to watch movies in the back seat of the GMC Terrain would be awesome!

KidJoe said:
any options for someone who wants something quick?
I didn't think about the up coming trip to OBX we are taking next week (6+ hr drive), and mounting the Xoom for my 2.5yr old son to watch movies in the back seat of the GMC Terrain would be awesome!
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Hi KidJoe,
Do you have a case on the Xoom right now? If you're using the Motorola portfolio case, by any chance, there's a sort of channel between the upper and lower sections of the case's back section in which you can nicely fit a small (like parachute or clothesline) cord. Not at all fancy, but it's quick and dirty and allows you to tie the Xoom to a headrest. It may not appear stable until you try it, since the back folds, but when it's tied to a firm object the back cannot fold and the Xoom stays nicely in place. You'll even have access to the charging port.

rossvtaylor said:
Hi KidJoe,
Do you have a case on the Xoom right now? If you're using the Motorola portfolio case, by any chance, there's a sort of channel between the upper and lower sections of the case's back section in which you can nicely fit a small (like parachute or clothesline) cord. Not at all fancy, but it's quick and dirty and allows you to tie the Xoom to a headrest. It may not appear stable until you try it, since the back folds, but when it's tied to a firm object the back cannot fold and the Xoom stays nicely in place. You'll even have access to the charging port.
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I thought about trying to "loop" something throught he case to "hang it"
I'll give that a shot!
thank you!

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-seat-pillow-mount-holder-for-ipad-samsung-tablet-pc-81643
Good and cheap option.
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I'm going to get one of these...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120736148394&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

KidJoe said:
any options for someone who wants something quick?
I didn't think about the up coming trip to OBX we are taking next week (6+ hr drive), and mounting the Xoom for my 2.5yr old son to watch movies in the back seat of the GMC Terrain would be awesome!
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This one is very quick, I bought their specific models for iPad Air and one for 7'' DVD Player, their #1 best sellers on Amazon, a great option
TFY 2nd Gen Car Headrest Mount Holder

Soundgate M2 installed and working great.

Hey guys,
After thinking of what type of mount I wanted, at a reasonable price to start, I ordered the M2 from Amazon. $10 can't be beat right now, except maybe by this frankensteined holder.
The main reason I need something other than the Verizon standard dock is because the phone is in a case.
So here are a few pictures of it:
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Folded away its near invisible.
Standing up and ready for action.
The tiny nub on the back of my case.
Its very flush, so I can't even feel it in my pocket.
Phone attached. I did not supertighten the swiveling arms, so it can move just a bit. Gravity lets it rest on the dash and friction keeps it in place. And because I can adjust it a bit I can change the tilt based on glare.
I can rotate it both left and right 90 degrees. So I can charge if I need to.
Or have it stand up.
And here is the finished product. Perfect place in the line of sight too.
I just today saw the Proclip and if this does not work out I may look into that, but it seems so much more expensive for relatively little extra benefit.

I have the SG2, also. I really like it because it doesn't move at all. Just be sure to tighten the screws every 6 months or so. They back out a hair. I have three(used three different cars at one point) and I have used it with three different phones also. TP2, D2, and now the TB. I actually like your idea of turning it around to face the opposite direction because it seems to look better. I may try that. Great for watching CFB while on the road.

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I have the SG2, also. I really like it because it doesn't move at all. Just be sure to tighten the screws every 6 months or so. They back out a hair.
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Or you could just get some loctite and be done with it
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Love it, ordering now!

pretty cool how does it mount to the car double stick tape? when its mounted is it solid?

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pretty cool how does it mount to the car double stick tape? when its mounted is it solid?
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Double stick tape. But I did not use the one that came with the mount, I used some 3M control adhesive strips, so that I can remove them with no blemish. It is incredibly solid when mounted.
After a few days now these are my new observations:
The adhesive on the phone nub is not as strong. Or maybe its the soft feel texture of my case, but the nub fell off. So I superglued it back on with a small modification. I put it with the nub upwards, so I can just slide it into the holder and not have to twist it left/right.
I noticed the holder circle nub blocker could be removed, as it has a seam, effectively letting you use it as a slide holder only, but after a bit of prying it won't budge, so I assume its glued on. That's why I glued the phone nub upwards instead.
Works wonders now. And holy crap navigation by google is awesome. Never had a smartphone before, only a Tom Tom, and that thing is excellent. GPS acquires instantly and has no issues. It acquires initially much faster if I am moving, rather than standing still. I need to find a guide on how to use Navigation, and a good car dock app.

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I need to find a guide on how to use Navigation, and a good car dock app.
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For navigation:
Push and hold search
Speak "Navigate to" (Address) or (Name, like "Pizza Hut")
You can even use general places if you just want a quick route to a general area, like "Navigate To Boston, MA" will give you a route to the heart of Boston. Once you get closer, you could just give it a more exact location. This is handy for long trips that you know you will be stopping at least once.
The Google car dock app is nice, or you may prefer the HTC Car dock.

Drop $30 on the verizon car dock for the TB, it works great, charges your phone and automatically launches your phone in to DOCKED mode which will allow you all types of things once you get to tinkerin'.
It seems logical to go cheaper but honestly once you start purchasing things for this phone you will quickly realize you may as well drop the dimes for the right stuff in stead of trying to find a cheaper solution. The cheaper solution never works as nicely as the OEM. of course

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Drop $30 on the verizon car dock for the TB, it works great, charges your phone and automatically launches your phone in to DOCKED mode which will allow you all types of things once you get to tinkerin'.
It seems logical to go cheaper but honestly once you start purchasing things for this phone you will quickly realize you may as well drop the dimes for the right stuff in stead of trying to find a cheaper solution. The cheaper solution never works as nicely as the OEM. of course
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That's all well and good if you're using your phone naked, but for those of us who use cases, it's a no-go.

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That's all well and good if you're using your phone naked, but for those of us who use cases, it's a no-go.
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Right. I looked into those docks, but none of them work with cases. And I don't want a windshield mounted dock, as the windshield/dashboard angle is such that it does not work well. I tried with a dock for my previous phone, as well as my Tom Tom.
So while the dock may work for him, it certainly does not fit everyone's needs.

Breffo SpiderPodium

My Breffo SpiderPodium arrived today. For those who don't know, it's a flexible 8-legged (hence the name) phone holder which I intended for use in the car. You can pick them up on Amazon or eBay for about £8 for the white or £12 for the black.
I wanted one for use in the car, and since I have a silicone skin for my SGS2 I knew a "proper" fitted mount wouldn't work.
I have to say, I'm quite impressed. It was very easy to bend the legs in such a way that they'd catch on the vent fins, and when the phone's in it's held pretty securely - there's no noticeable wobble or rattle, and I never feel worried that it will come loose. Most importantly it's nice and easy to get the phone in and out - I was worried that I'd have to wrap and unwrap the legs each and every time. Luckily with the leg configuration I've made it's easy enough to pop it in and out without disturbing them.
I think I'm going to pick up another one for use in the office and out and about . . . this one is definitely staying in the car!
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Looks nice but strange! Would out of place in most cars though!

Yeah, it's unusual, but I think it has a certain charm

DJGibbon said:
My Breffo SpiderPodium arrived today. For those who don't know, it's a flexible 8-legged (hence the name) phone holder which I intended for use in the car. You can pick them up on Amazon or eBay for about £8 for the white or £12 for the black.
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Which seller did you use for the Black? Can only see whites on Amazon or eBay.

I got mine from magic-toast-direct, but he seems to be out of stock
You can buy from Breffo themselves at http://www.breffo.com/buy.html (£17.74 including shipping)
Alternatively there's this seller or this seller selling black ones on eBay for £15.95 (search for spider podium with a space rather than all one word).
Can also find clickshop at £13.95, never used them before but a reasonable price . . . .

Ended up ordering the one from Amazon but for delivery to home, a mate did it at the same time but had it sent to work. Turned out it was the black version for him.
Bargain for £8.95

I've got this black one from Amazon for £8.95 and I am amazed with it - such a great idea! Its so easy to mold to any shape for any use you desire, its amazingly grippy and looks very cool - like some organic Giger-esque addition to your phone

For a black one, that's a steal!
A mate suggested getting a white one and seeing how well it would take paint or markers . . .

Wanted one too badly and ordered a white one, I know black will look better, but white will do fine! Might provide a nice contrast ;D
I stupidly bought it off eBay in the heat of the moment, ended up paying £13 D:
It looks like it'll be useful though

Here's mine (no photo with phone in as I was using the phone as the camera)
Spiderpodium by artesea, on Flickr

can any users tell me whether this is suitable for use as a tripod too?

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be - it's rigid enough to not bend out of shape when the phone's held in it.

It is! Its actually one of the reasons I've bought one - easy to hook up on almost anything by adjusting the phone/surface arm distribution & shape

Is surfase of this holder soft like rubber or something? Will it scratch unprotected phone? Thanks for answers!
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Its fairly thick grippy rubber shell. I don't think it could scratch the phone, because its not hard and it lacks any kind of sharp edges.

It's soft-touch rubber, I can't see how it would scratch anything. Feels very similar to the back of the Desire if you ever held one.

Is it fixed well enough to the ventilation not to fall when I drive on a bumpy road ? That's my main question about this kind of product :/

Pmol said:
Is it fixed well enough to the ventilation not to fall when I drive on a bumpy road ? That's my main question about this kind of product :/
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Not really fixed well to the ventilation, more wedged through the gaps and gripped on to the dash. Had no problems driving from Lincoln to London and if you've seen the road around here we've not had any repairs since the bad winter.

Pmol said:
Is it fixed well enough to the ventilation not to fall when I drive on a bumpy road ? That's my main question about this kind of product :/
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Mine is well solid - two of the top legs have got their "feet" (about 1cm) bent back almost 180 degrees to form two hooks - I pushed them through the vents past the vent edges, then pulled them back so they're hooked on. It'd be pretty firm with that, but then two of the bottom legs serve to push it up slightly.
If you're driving a jeep properly offroad then you *might* have a problem, but just for potholes and bumpy roads I'd be amazed if it came loose.

Found this thread last week while figuring out what sort of a stand to get. I basically wanted something versatile that I could use mainly to take HDR pictures [requires either a VERY steady hand, or a stand of some description]. I got mine last week and took a bunch of photos over the weekend.
Aside from the awkwardness of bending it into shape at the beginning, it works well enough for my amateur-ish purposes. Recommended if you can pick it up cheaply and just want something to mess around with.