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Car mount

Anyone found a good car windshield mount for using GPS?
All the ones I've seen looks like they'd block view and are all designed to hold it vertically. (Would be be afraid of it falling out if there were not support on all 4 sides)

here's the samsung OEM one, probably the most secure but i just don't like the amount of visual "real estate" it takes up - ie too likely to block view of the road http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...ype=acc_detail&subsubtype=car-kits&returnurl=
i ordered one of these, fairly cheap, and it is a 3 point grip, off ebay, but figured it would serve till i decided which one i wanted to go with
might just make out of fiberglass to mount low on top of the dashboard (ie no pedestal)
same seller on ebay has two others, one is very similiar to the samsungs in term of the pedestal and the other is vent mount
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190409500795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00343295O/
I'm thinking about this one. I don't want anything on my windshield or dash.
-bZj

down8 said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00343295O/
I'm thinking about this one. I don't want anything on my windshield or dash.
-bZj
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I actually like that one... My phone doesn't get here until Tuesday (hopefully) but this looks like a great option

i like the samsung one actually, looks sturdy and secure, and the details say it comes with a suction cup windshield mount and a dash mount. I signed up to be notified of when the backorder clears up. Considering I cleared up my phone's gps issues today, i'm actually excited for this.

larryccf said:
here's the samsung OEM one, probably the most secure but i just don't like the amount of visual "real estate" it takes up - ie too likely to block view of the road http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...ype=acc_detail&subsubtype=car-kits&returnurl=
i ordered one of these, fairly cheap, and it is a 3 point grip, off ebay, but figured it would serve till i decided which one i wanted to go with
might just make out of fiberglass to mount low on top of the dashboard (ie no pedestal)
same seller on ebay has two others, one is very similiar to the samsungs in term of the pedestal and the other is vent mount
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190409500795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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I like that mount let us know how you like it.

speoples20 said:
I like that mount let us know how you like it.
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actually have it here now (came in the other day) and i was more impressed with it than i expected to be - the mechanical functions of the suction lock handle &
the knob that tightens the ball socket at the back of the holder (that socket that lets you finitely adjust angle 3 dimensionally) is actually impressively solid
the plastic holder shell, once i got it on the bracket, is stronger than i imagined - for $11 shipped, i'm happy and may just stay with this one

I bought this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-M...Accessories&hash=item1c1429513c#ht_2148wt_784
It's tiny, I love it

larryccf said:
here's the samsung OEM one, probably the most secure but i just don't like the amount of visual "real estate" it takes up - ie too likely to block view of the road ...
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I'm thinking of buying that ebay one. Does it have a hole for the camera? Not that I will use it too much but it would be cool to have a dash cam

dublued said:
I'm thinking of buying that ebay one. Does it have a hole for the camera? Not that I will use it too much but it would be cool to have a dash cam
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wouldn't take much to cut a hole in it, but that isn't a bad idea - i've actually had moments where i thought about getting one everytime some idiot nearly causes an accident by cutting in front of me, from 2 lanes over to make an exit ramp he shouldn't be trying to make, only to hit the brakes hard just as he's in front of me (the cabs in vegas have em)

I got one that mounts in the cup holder. In my truck the windshield is too far away but there is a cup holder in the perfect position. The main cup holder that I use is still open so I don't lose anything. Also, it rotates to landscape mode (either direction) with a click.
http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-UC..._1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1279480388&sr=8-1

yea i guess it wouldn't take too much effort to take a dremel to the mount and make a hole for the camera.
Some one a few posts up linked to a very small mount that would leave the top of the phone uncovered.

i don't know if you guys know about the brodit/proclip ones, but they have been the best mount i've found for just about any phone or device i've ever used.
its an intermodal system that has an attatchment custom made for your car model and a separate one for your specific device.
i have found those to be the absolute best, hands down. i live in socal and spend a good part of my life on the road so i have tried about every brand and these are the best.
http://www.proclipusa.com/
they only have one for the galaxy s right now, but i emailed my customer service rep and he emailed back right away telling me they are working on a custom one for the vibrant and that he would email me when they were done.
i am currently using my hd2 mount with the gelskin on which sorta works until they come up with one for this device.

diaa08 said:
i don't know if you guys know about the brodit/proclip ones, but they have been the best mount i've found for just about any phone or device i've ever used.
its an intermodal system that has an attatchment custom made for your car model and a separate one for your specific device.
i have found those to be the absolute best, hands down. i live in socal and spend a good part of my life on the road so i have tried about every brand and these are the best.
they only have one for the galaxy s right now, but i emailed my customer service rep and he emailed back right away telling me they are working on a custom one for the vibrant and that he would email me when they were done.
i am currently using my hd2 mount with the gelskin on which sorta works until they come up with one for this device.
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looks really nice, but hella expensive once you add the car mount and the device holder. i thought samsung's was expensive, but unless there's some huge benefit to the proclip i'm going to probably get samsung's or a 3rd party generic mount like arkon's universal mount

well the advantage such as it is is that once you buy the car mount it works for all devices in the future and fits your specific car like a glove. especially useful if you have a unique car (i drive an element) where suction mounts or other things don't work. i know its expensive, but i've found it to be worth it. my devices never fall or hit anything or vibrate and are always exactly within arms reach. definitely an investment though.

I haven't received my phone yet but does anybody know if the Vibrant has a "Car Mode"
I know the original droid would sense the magnets in the oem car mount go into car mode automatically. The Droid X does also.

dublued said:
I haven't received my phone yet but does anybody know if the Vibrant has a "Car Mode"
I know the original droid would sense the magnets in the oem car mount go into car mode automatically. The Droid X does also.
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sort of.
It's not like my old nexus one .
All it does is reads you your emails and texts

diaa08 said:
....they only have one for the galaxy s right now, but i emailed my customer service rep and he emailed back right away telling me they are working on a custom one for the vibrant and that he would email me when they were done....
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I thought the dimensions and specs for the internation galaxy s and the vibrant were identical?
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sort of.
It's not like my old nexus one .
All it does is reads you your emails and texts
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How do you put it into car mode?

jblade1000 said:
How do you put it into car mode?
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I'm pretty sure you could install that one car app on the Vibrant. I forgot what it was exactly called. Anyways, go to Settings > Text to Speech > Driving Mode.

jblade1000 said:
I thought the dimensions and specs for the internation galaxy s and the vibrant were identical?
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i think you might be right... i know they are usually very specific about testing and stuff, so if that's the case im sure they will update the listing to say its available for both. on the hd2 the dimensions were slightly off and they had a mount for the tmous hd2 out about three days after launch.
EDIT: looking at official specs, the vibrant is supposed to be 0.3mm wider, for what its worth
dunno about the car mode, but doesn't sound like its the same thing. the question would be: does the vibrant have a magnetic sensor? otherwise its just going to have to be some kind of app, which i do not believe is included, but might be available on market...

Need a quality windshield mount

Hey guys, im in the market for a windshield mount for my EVO, and most of the ones I have seen on amazon have pretty bad reviews. What are some good ones you guys can recommend that can also work in landscape mode, and only on the windshield. Preferably with a pretty long neck as my windshield is a bit far. I looked through a few pages but didnt see much. Thanks!

There is a Kensington iphone, I know..it works, that people were raving about here that I purchased. For the price it is very good and 1/3 cheaper then the official Evo dock sold at Sprint stores.. Do some legwork and look in this section for the thread.

fmedina2 said:
Hey guys, im in the market for a windshield mount for my EVO, and most of the ones I have seen on amazon have pretty bad reviews. What are some good ones you guys can recommend that can also work in landscape mode, and only on the windshield. Preferably with a pretty long neck as my windshield is a bit far. I looked through a few pages but didnt see much. Thanks!
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Search for my thread called 'Low profile car mount' and you'll find a good one.
Sent from my EVIL EVO using the XDA app.

Arkon Mega Clip all the way (+ Pro Fit VSM mounts)
best way to go in my opinion is the Arkon Mega Clip
The guys there are incredibly helpful (Spoke w a sales guy called Mark who was great), products are great, and they also provide VSMs (vehicle specific mounts) if you dont want the clip/suction cup connection. VSMs look much more clean in the car in my opinion. Not crazy expensive either.
They source their VSM mounts from a company called Pro Fit. Check their website out as well to see all the mounts they have. My Mazda 3 2010 wasnt supported according to their site, but again, very helpful guy called Ryan (he's the guy who actually installs the clips and takes pictures for the installation instructions...amongst other things Im sure) told me that it actually was, they just hadn't had a chance to update their site yet.
Hope this info helps someone.

fmedina2 said:
Hey guys, im in the market for a windshield mount for my EVO, and most of the ones I have seen on amazon have pretty bad reviews. What are some good ones you guys can recommend that can also work in landscape mode, and only on the windshield. Preferably with a pretty long neck as my windshield is a bit far. I looked through a few pages but didnt see much. Thanks!
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Here you go:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270641897373

i360 said:
There is a Kensington iphone, I know..it works, that people were raving about here that I purchased. For the price it is very good and 1/3 cheaper then the official Evo dock sold at Sprint stores.. Do some legwork and look in this section for the thread.
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+1 for the Kensington. just got one the other day. pretty happy with it so far
google: "Kensington K39210US Vehicle Mount"

Scottie2H said:
+1 for the Kensington. just got one the other day. pretty happy with it so far
google: "Kensington K39210US Vehicle Mount"
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Indeed... The Kingston was originally created for the iPhone/iTouch but works just perfect for us EVO users. HERE is my thread where you can see several reviews, one in the first post and one in THIS post. The goosneck is super strong and doesn't move while driving and at the same time when you need to adjust it can be done so with a little effort. That's a good thing as the gooseneck should be very stiff. In fact, so far it's the best I've seen to date. If I had to choose an alternative it would most likely be the HTC's OEM vehicle mount. Kind of pricey but if nothing else works for you. The only drawback I see of the HTC mount is it doesn't have a gooseneck, instead it has a small stem. This doesn't work out to well if your windshield has a very deep slope to it as the mount would be sitting too far back and you would have to squint to see your route or terrain on your map.
AMAZON has it selling for $11.99 right now. I haven't seen a better deal on anything else pertaining to a car mount that is low profile for the EVO.

i have been using a rocketfish GPS mount i got at best buy it has acctually been working really well. It fits the evo with any case has nice rubber grips ont he sides where it clamps and has to little feet that turn out to hold the "bottom" yuo can use in landscape or portrait and so far the suction cup has help on very well for me. the phone hasnt budged even going over train tracks and pot holes.
cost like 20$ they have them over by the GPS units

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] Bikemount?

Anyone knows a good bike mount that fits the SGSII?
I tried the Endomondo bikemount as it listed SGSII as compatible: http://store.endomondo.com/eu/endomondo-phone-bike-mount.html
but that is a lie, the phone doesn't fit the SGSII. Well, it fits if the power button is pressed <.< which obviously is a huge problem because that would turn of the phone... Also, there is no access to the power button, back/home/menu buttons if you are lucky to get it to fit without pressing the power button >.>
I also tried an armband "Belkin Dualfit Armband for Samsung Galaxy SII", guess what, the SGSII doesn't fit in that one either...

Take a look at spiderpodium.
http://www.breffo.com/
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=ES#/watch?v=UvT2DqfnFz0

kimaro said:
Take a look at spiderpodium.
http://www.breffo.com/
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I saw that and I can't imagine any way of that being secure on a bike? I don't ride at 10km/h on asphalt, I'm more like the fastest I can at 40km/h on mixed terrain, and I can't see how that wouldn't fall of on a minor bump or something?

I was gonna suggest the spiderpodium, and if you shop around you can pick one up for £5 on ebay, so might be worth giving one a try, does seem pretty strong.

Hi,
I'm also looking for a serious bike mount for my SG2. I remember that I've browsed once this forum and saw a serious holder where you are sliding your S2 inside and it closes like a drawer.
If someone can reference me it will be great.
Regards,
Bright

Theres more on http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk

Im using this
SlipGrip-1-Bike-Mount-Samsung-Galaxy-S-2-i9100-N-C, find it on ebay
It's a heavy protector for bikes !!

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/plastic-bicycle-swivel-mount-holder-for-samsung-i9100-galaxy-s2-68133 maybe? Some extra glue on the place where it mounts and the chance it falls of is minimal. I use it and it works great, however, I speed bike (I think thats what it's called) so no real bumps in the road for me.

Haha wtf.. Spiderpodium on a bike... It's a nice stand for a desk, not for a car or a bike... It will fall. I have it and I won't trust it to hold me sg s2 in my car, can't imagine it on a bike even at low speed.
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Ok I just got my spiderpodium and to be honest, I was extremely surprised with it, it actually holds the phone to the bike whatever I do . All my physic senses tells me otherwise by just looking at it on the pictures, but it actually works

Bicycle Mount for Samsung Galaxy Note

Hey bicyclist:
Any of you tempted to buy this?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/220900016894?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I was thinking you could Saran Wrap it for good measure.
You could use it as a
-$700 speedometer
-GPS turn by turn
-Texting while riding
Hoping that the whole unit doesn't fall off, let alone the Note falling off by itself.

leafsacc said:
Hey bicyclist:
Any of you tempted to buy this?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/220900016894?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I was thinking you could Saran Wrap it for good measure.
You could use it as a
-$700 speedometer
-GPS turn by turn
-Texting while riding
Hoping that the whole unit doesn't fall off, let alone the Note falling off by itself.
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I have serious concerns about these. They use the same plastics and mounts as the car mounts, several of which I have broken. Its one thing it falling off in a car, but on a bike doing 20mph on concrete? Scary thought
I would love to see what you think about it when you get one!
Otherwise, these seem like a better alternative.

When I had a Desire I used to have this
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/bicycle-phone-holder-p14252.htm
And I found a really similar for the Note
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem?itemId=120875970274&index=17&nav=SEARCH&nid=48128193136
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/capdase-bike-mount-holder-p25473.htm
When I had that one for my Desire it was REALLY stable. Few times I have riden 40km/h+ and on a bumpy tarmac with the phone mounted and it held it perfectly.
Noted by Noting from my Noteful Note

I have the exact same mount, and the note rides my ZX12R, it is stable enough I would say, best bet is zip tie it over just to be safe.

torqu3e said:
I have the exact same mount, and the note rides my ZX12R, it is stable enough I would say, best bet is zip tie it over just to be safe.
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Can you confirm which bike mount you have? Bit confused lol
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I think I'll buy that Capdase one I linked.
Seems higher quality compared to that other.
Noted by Noting from my Noteful Note

Krypton, its the exact same one as in the original post, the one on ebay.

For some reason I don't trust that mount on the original post.
Rubber band to attach to handle bar? Only two corners and the opposite side secured of our expensive phone?
I feel it's not gonna last very well during any kind of bumpy riding nor is it gonna stay at fixed position because of that rubber band used to attach to handle bar.
At least the Capdase model I'm looking at has proper mounting. Not so sure about how well the actual phone mount secures our Note considering how wide and thin our phone is.
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Here is another cheaper bike mounts:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycl...laxy-note-i9220-gt-n7000-black-116810?item=10
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycl...ung-galaxy-note-i9220-gt-n7000-113981?item=22
I bought this, because I have Reiko protective case. Holds great on my MTB bike.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycle-cell-phone-mount-holder-7-5-14cm-44243