found this on kickstarter.
Seems pretty nice:
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in both black and white.
And not only just a mounting disk. but also a desk stand and a car mount.
Kickstarter link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2128511339/wallee-m-modular-magnetic-phone-mounting-system
whoa really cool. Almost makes me want a case. I might even give in if the samsung car dock doesn't come out before this kickstarter ends.
Woah! I want that.
I really like this idea. But I hate that they made the cutout for the pogo pins.
Correct me if I'm mistaken, but wouldn't the Touchstone mod do just as well as this, if not better?
does anyone have a clue if this would work with the LTE variant. in the video the guy sounds aussie and wondering if this only works with GSM.
Only reason i ask here is because it doesn't say anywhere on the kick starter page what type it is for
this is the best looking case and mounting system I have ever seen... Wow I've got the strangest boner right now.
The big question I have: Will the magnet or the thickness of the case interfere with NFC? Actually, I may have the answer. I just took a 6x6 array of Buckyballs and put them over a 1k NFC tag. It was able to read the tag, but it took a few tries. That array covered a smaller area than the X. It's also not clear from the kickstarter if the magnet is on the phone, bracket, or both.
EDIT: I also wonder how well the compass works while the phone is in the case.
Archpope said:
The big question I have: Will the magnet or the thickness of the case interfere with NFC? Actually, I may have the answer. I just took a 6x6 array of Buckyballs and put them over a 1k NFC tag. It was able to read the tag, but it took a few tries. That array covered a smaller area than the X. It's also not clear from the kickstarter if the magnet is on the phone, bracket, or both.
EDIT: I also wonder how well the compass works while the phone is in the case.
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its says on the kickstarter page the magnet is in the mount not the case
Brilliant!! I hope they succeed meeting their goal. I'll definitely buy this.
Install a NFC chip on it and make banks!!!!
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its says on the kickstarter page the magnet is in the mount not the case
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Magnets don't work with just one. There is one also in the case.
Cool product, albeit overpriced. I'd get one if it was <20 and if I could figure out what I would use them for.
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Magnets don't work with just one. There is one also in the case.
Cool product, albeit overpriced. I'd get one if it was <20 and if I could figure out what I would use them for.
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Incorrect. You only need one magnet and one piece of metal that is attracted to it.
Are the magnets in the Cases or in the Accessories?
We knew it wouldn't be any fun carrying strong magnets in your pockets all day - rest assured the magnets are in each of the accessories, not the cases. This allows us to keep case thickness to a minimum, instead adding a beautiful brushed steel inlay to the cases which is attracted to the magnets in each accessory.
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Incorrect. You only need one magnet and one piece of metal that is attracted to it.
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I apologize, I phrased that poorly. There is the magnet, and the piece of metal which is an induced magnet or paramagnet under the magnetic field. What I was trying to get at is that the case itself includes metal and would potentially interfere with NFC, the compass, and maybe GPS, especially while it was in its dock. I do not know the extent of this.
Again, sorry for the confusion. Thanks for the clarification daveknights. Just trying to add to the conversation.
Looking at the inlay again, it is small as **** and probably wouldn't do anything. Really this only means that you probably won't be able to use NFC in its dock (initiate car mode) and that the compass may not work well in the car dock.
This thing looks like almost exactly what I have been looking for. C'mon hurry up!!!
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Too bad the only part id realy want is the car mount and the case, but you are forced to buy the full package to do so, 105$ is on the costly side even if you get a case with the mount.
I might have to try out this ghetto solution just to see it is at all something I'd use.
Or maybe this.
Then grab one of these Brackettron mounts for a nice, flush, professional looking install in my car.
Biggest problem would be holding it up so it doesn't rotate (hence the "X" design of the Wallee). But this could be pretty easily bypassed by key magnet placement/specialized mount.
Here is the only example of a Bracketron install I could find for some reason, but imagine this but without the giant "clamp" style holder.
Found some DIY examples: 1, 2, and 3.
Some are better than others, but all have some potential.
Also, found this retail solution. I don't know how secure it is though. Might be annoying in that it lifts up the phone if it is laid down on the table, but at the same time this may protect the camera.
I'm tempted to make a concealed install (similar to DIY example 1) combined with touchstone mod and NFC. This plus a bluetooth stereo would make it so I had a completely seamless/wireless/invisible install in my car. Something like this (there are a lot of examples) but with a stronger magnet and the touchstone hidden in my center console. I know I could fit it right above the HVAC controls and below my headunit.
A few things
1) I don't like that I need a case to fix the metal ring to my phone, i'd rather just fix it to my battery cover.
2) http://www.tetrax.com/us/products/xway-line is what I use now, and it's nice for the car, didn't even think about using more for a wall or desktop type dock, but like that idea now
3) I've never had a problem using NFC with my xway attached to my battery back.
4) My GPS works flawlessly with the xway
5)I think I have problems with my compass because of it though. Or google sky / star chart just don't seem to be able to use with the nexus
6) LTE/GSM/Extended battery? I doubt it supports extended battery, which would be a bummer
Guys, the whole point of this case is not just that it magnetically attaches your phone to the mount, but also that it has a texture and shape specifically tooled for the mount. Magnets alone are no good for making a solid mount because of the texture that Samsung uses on the stock battery door. You need a smooth matte texture to increase the friction to keep it from slipping, otherwise you have to use really strong magnets, which will break NFC and the compass. Anyone who has tried doing the Touchstone mod to their Nexus can see very well the difference in how well the Palm Pre sticks to the mount compared to the Nexus.
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Guys, the whole point of this case is not just that it magnetically attaches your phone to the mount, but also that it has a texture and shape specifically tooled for the mount. Magnets alone are no good for making a solid mount because of the texture that Samsung uses on the stock battery door. You need a smooth matte texture to increase the friction to keep it from slipping, otherwise you have to use really strong magnets, which will break NFC and the compass. Anyone who has tried doing the Touchstone mod to their Nexus can see very well the difference in how well the Palm Pre sticks to the mount compared to the Nexus.
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Simply not true, my xway has been stuck to my battery cover since I bought my nexus in october. It has NEVER come off. I've tried to pull it off and I just can't. When I had the xway dot on my incredible it actually ripped part of the the plastic coating off the incredible. It's very sticky. I have the extended battery cover, but it has the same texture as the stock and it will not come off if you put it on right, i held it on to the cover with a clamp for 3 hours haven't had a problem since....
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Magnets don't work with just one. There is one also in the case.
Cool product, albeit overpriced. I'd get one if it was <20 and if I could figure out what I would use them for.
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magnets stick to metal, there is metal in the case not a magnet.
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We knew it wouldn't be any fun carrying strong magnets in your pockets all day - rest assured the magnets are in each of the accessories, not the cases. This allows us to keep case thickness to a minimum, instead adding a beautiful brushed steel inlay to the cases which is attracted to the magnets in each accessory.
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2128511339/wallee-m-modular-magnetic-phone-mounting-system
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UPDATE: PICTURE ADDED!
There are a total of 6 magnets on the case (as you can see in pic 1 and 2). most of you might have concerns of how the magnet will affect the tablet. i can tell you from my experience that IT DOES NOT AFFECT MY S PEN capabilities. They use the 6 magnets so that when folding the cover, it will stay together. And because of the magnet when its folded its VERY strong, not flimsy.
S Pen is also accessible shown in pic 7
Charger is accessible shown in pic 8.
Top isnt cover well, the volume and power button visible as you can see in pic 9
Overall the case is very thin, about 1.3 cm?? But it does feel like it added some weight onto the tablet.
ALSO: this case comes with a screen protector (the one that i have on, i did screw up a few times)
Lemme know if you have any questions
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Just stumble on a magnetic slim case on ebay and figure i should share
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-...Galaxy-Note-10-1-N8000-N8010-SP-/261097852157
VIDEO DEMO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GUXo4byqjQ&feature=player_embedded
I ordered one already and will post pic when i getting them
My only concern is if the magnet is strong enuff to affect our s-pen. i sorta did a test which i place a magnet near my screen and attempted to draw around it...had some slight issues i dunno the exact strength of the magnet that i used.
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ugotproblemz said:
Just stumble on a magnetic slim case on ebay and figure i should share
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-...Galaxy-Note-10-1-N8000-N8010-SP-/261097852157
VIDEO DEMO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GUXo4byqjQ&feature=player_embedded
I ordered one already and will post pic when i getting them
My only concern is if the magnet is strong enuff to affect our s-pen. i sorta did a test which i place a magnet near my screen and attempted to draw around it...had some slight issues i dunno the exact strength of the magnet that i used.
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I like
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I'm curious how it will work our as well. looks like a reasonably priced, nice looking case.
ya, when i get it imma post up some pics. but the main reason why i got it was for the magnetic clip, which can be tucked/fold in when its trifolded (<=not sure if its a word)
But having any magnets next to an electronic device spells disaster.
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But having any magnets next to an electronic device spells disaster.
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Myth.
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Well they can't hurt the memory unlike if you have a hard drive in there, but my concern is that I bought a poetic case which has two magnets on each corner of the case near the speakers. At least they aren't anywhere close to the pen.
yea thats what i was somewhat worry about. there are a total of 4 magnets (as seen from vid) and when closed all 4 are pretty much around the camera area, which is also where the mobo is located as well i think...
review?
Has anyone purchased this case who can share their experience?
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yea thats what i was somewhat worry about. there are a total of 4 magnets (as seen from vid) and when closed all 4 are pretty much around the camera area, which is also where the mobo is located as well i think...
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I sent a question to the seller to see what they had to say
I'll be all over this after a review. Looks like the magnet may be in a bad spot when standing up in landscape mode...
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The company said this about the magnets
dont worry, we have tried it , no interference with the magnets
I have one. I think it's great, especially at that price.There's a little give in it when typing with it propped up in landscape (at a small angle, with the tablet "upside down") but it's very stable otherwise. Only other problem is that it doesn't close if anything's plugged in to the headphone jack.
My first thought was why did they not cover fully the back of the note, it looks like they have little wings sticking out the back on the sides. If they made a cover with the back completely covered with the same material I would definitely buy one.
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My first thought was why did they not cover fully the back of the note, it looks like they have little wings sticking out the back on the sides. If they made a cover with the back completely covered with the same material I would definitely buy one.
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Yeah it looks like they didnt cover the part that secured the tablet in place.
This is the case I have:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088I9AX4/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00
and I enjoy it. It covers the tablet nicely, easy access to the pen, in landscape on a table, the top is elevated about half and inch or so to give a nice little angle on the device. Also it can easily be set to sit up with 3 different angles in the landscape mode. Slim and sturdy construction as well with decent padding.
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Myth.
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truth. moreover if it has compass inside.
rpmbnsf said:
My first thought was why did they not cover fully the back of the note, it looks like they have little wings sticking out the back on the sides. If they made a cover with the back completely covered with the same material I would definitely buy one.
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The wing is there because there are TWO different layers within the case. I can assure u its fully cover the back of the tablet.
More pics will be posted tmr. Sorry been busy lately
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ugotproblemz said:
The wing is there because there are TWO different layers within the case. I can assure u its fully cover the back of the tablet.
More pics will be posted tmr. Sorry been busy lately
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How do you feel about the case after having it for a few days? And how is the fit? Does the Note snap in tightly? I have a $7 poetic trifold, but don't like that the bezel is covered. I really like the looks of this case, but would like to hear a bit more about it.
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How do you feel about the case after having it for a few days? And how is the fit? Does the Note snap in tightly? I have a $7 poetic trifold, but don't like that the bezel is covered. I really like the looks of this case, but would like to hear a bit more about it.
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I actually like it ALOT. when its in trifold mode, especially laying down for typing its very sturdy, it DOESNT wiggle or move at all.
and YES its a good fit for the tablet, as long as you dun hold it by the cover and wiggle it vigorously. As you know there are only 3 corners supporting the tablet, since we need the opening for s pen, but from my experience if you simply push the s pen corner (the corner that isnt cover) it can easily pop up.
lemme know if you have any other questions.
ALSO the magnets DOES NOT affect the screen for me.
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I actually like it ALOT. when its in trifold mode, especially laying down for typing its very sturdy, it DOESNT wiggle or move at all.
and YES its a good fit for the tablet, as long as you dun hold it by the cover and wiggle it vigorously. As you know there are only 3 corners supporting the tablet, since we need the opening for s pen, but from my experience if you simply push the s pen corner (the corner that isnt cover) it can easily pop up.
lemme know if you have any other questions.
ALSO the magnets DOES NOT affect the screen for me.
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Looks interesting.. I think my choice is down to this case or this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Ultra-S...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3ccaa0c25f
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
This is a review of iOttie Easy One Touch car mount holder for Note 2: http://www.iottie.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=1008&ProductType=321
When a company puts "easy one touch" in their product description, you know they mean business I went through a number of different car mounts in the last few months and this is the first one which allows a very easy one hand operation. I don't look for fancy car mounts with power cradles or already attached cables limiting my setup. I need flexibility of universal grip mount where I can manage where and how I attach my micro-usb power cable without a need of taking a case off my phone to fit into the holder. There is a few other car mounts available in this category, but what I found is that nobody delivered it to perfection like iOttie car mount.
Starting with suction pad, you get a very strong gel base adhesive material and the pad itself made out of thick and durable silicone. The suction cup is actually labeled as "super suction cup", and trust me - it will stick to anything like a cement glue. But at the same time, with some force it will be easy to remove, doesn't leave any residue, and after rinsing under the water it's like brand new. There were no issues sticking to a textured dashboard in my car. As a matter of fact, this is the only mount I was able to stick to a vertical textured area above glove box door in my car - totally insane!!! And just to prove that it can stick to any surface and be removed without damaging it, I also used it at home in a kitchen mounted to the top and upside down, as well as vertically mounted to my painted wall and the door. In every case it stuck dead on, and after removing (did require some force) it came off clean without leaving any residue or damaging the surface. Something to think about if you are planning to use it in the house as well. Arm connecting the mounting base to the actual holder has multiple adjustment knobs for different angles and full 360 degree rotation. All the knobs are easily accessible and very comfortable to adjust with fingers and doesn't require any additional tools. My only comment is that I wish it would have a universal ball joint connection as an option to be compatible with other mounts, although I'm not sure if its even necessary considering how capable this mount already is.
Now to the holder itself. It's as simple as it can get, yet brilliantly executed to work with one hand. You just push on two side bars to open both extendable arms which pops up a trigger button in the middle, and place your phone inside which pushes on the trigger button to securely lock the arms. That's all! Both arms and a trigger button have soft lining, no worries about scratching your phone or the case. And also you have an adjustable extension shelf for an additional support to find a better position for your phone placement relative to holder where side arms doesn't interfere with power/volume buttons. Everything is made out of durable plastic material. Also, I have to mention that both the packaging box and iOttie website have a very detailed installation/operation instructions.
This mount does exactly what it says - it's easy and it's one touch. Also it's a bargain for under $20 on Amazon, where it's actually #1 selling car mount.
Here are the pictures taken both at home and in the car. I still get a kick out of the one mounted vertically above my glove compartment
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I enjoy the iOttie as well for my car dock needs. The only knock on it, and it's more for selected people, you can only use it with the OEM/slim battery and a slim case, such as yours or TPU case. It's not Defender friendly.
The only dock I think may compete with it is the Clingo you see on TV. But that dock may not work well with cases that are silicon based such as TPUs. But the Clingo Neklit works pretty well with my Cruzerlite TPU case.
does it come with any audio/power cableing, or is it just a mount?
thanks!
I can attest to the strength of the suction cup. It's the most insane one I've ever seen. Even when you don't pull down the locking tab, the suction cup holds so securely I had to literally peel it off the glass on the windshield. I've mounted it on the dash as well and if I pulled hard enough I think I would've cracked the dashboard.
The mount is great and there is only one thing I don't like about it, the locking screw for the actual phone clamp part is very sensitive. If you do not tighten it enough, it will slip and the phone will turn, but if you tighten it only a tad more, it won't move at all for adjustments. There is little margin for flexibility in the mount tightening.
Other than that it's great for the Note2.
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does it come with any audio/power cableing, or is it just a mount?
thanks!
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Just a mount, I pictured whatever is included in the box. These are typically universal mounts, leaving flexibility to connect whatever else you want afterwards.
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I don't recall any cables being included. Really 2.0A car charges are cheap, and you got a USB cable with the phone or you can pick one up one the cheap as well. The charger is open enough that you can use pretty much what you like to attach USB or 3.5mm wise.
Just ordered this as well. I liked the fact that suction can stick virtually anywhere. I'm tired of just putting my phone in my cup holder, even though I don't use my navigation too much I think I might now lol.
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I enjoy the iOttie as well for my car dock needs. The only knock on it, and it's more for selected people, you can only use it with the OEM/slim battery and a slim case, such as yours or TPU case. It's not Defender friendly.
The only dock I think may compete with it is the Clingo you see on TV. But that dock may not work well with cases that are silicon based such as TPUs. But the Clingo Neklit works pretty well with my Cruzerlite TPU case.
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Do you know of a good car mount that will work with the Otterbox Defender case?
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Do you know of a good car mount that will work with the Otterbox Defender case?
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It comes with one! Well, after a little modification....
Anyone out there who's had this for more than a few weeks care to comment on durability? I'm seeing some reviews on Amazon saying that the joints get weak very quickly and start to sag; any truth to that?
I've been using this mount for a couple months and it is excellent. The suction cup is the strongest I've ever seen.
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adelmundo said:
Do you know of a good car mount that will work with the Otterbox Defender case?
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Yes.. http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...45072079076045085078049048066085/Default.aspx
This is the one I have. But a lil heavier duty! $18+
I'll post some
pic's in a new thread with the mount and my phone.
TheEyes said:
Anyone out there who's had this for more than a few weeks care to comment on durability? I'm seeing some reviews on Amazon saying that the joints get weak very quickly and start to sag; any truth to that?
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Ok I had this ordered back in Jan. But after I got back from CES show in Vegas. I got my hands on the mount I posted above!! :thumbup::thumbup:
But I will say I did try it b4 it got returned to Amazon 1 week. #1 strong suction hand down! #2 Will stick anywhere, because the back is made of the same material as the lil sticky pads we use to, use on the dash! #3 Went from one case too another, it stopped working as it was. Because the new case was a lil thicker! So it kept popping out, cuz of the small handles on the sides! :banghead:
# durability is so so. It'll hold up for sometime for you?? Pending on use!
shamdawg said:
I've been using this mount for a couple months and it is excellent. The suction cup is the strongest I've ever seen.
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Yes it it strong but, but when it wares out after moving it so much it'll just b like a regular suction. They say rinse it off, but I've had that type of material b4! Fyi
Side note: please PLEASE, keep in mind if you leave it on your dash it WILL leave a permanent circle if used for a long extended period. The week I had it on the dash the circle is still there!!!:banghead::banghead: I'll post a pic 2morw!
Just my 2¢®
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I've had mine since December. I haven't noticed it sagging any more or worse than the other car docks. All of mine eventually loose grip in the ball joint. So, from the get go, I have it where the phone sits on the dash.
I haven't noticed the ring, but mine has been on the dash for months. I use it almost everyday.
There are many car mounts I have used, compared vent mount, dashboard mount and windshield mount, I prefer dashboard mount. The 360 degree design adjust my phone or other device until can clearly fit the screen, aLLreLi car mount is I'm using now. It's useful and flexible.
Hello all, just got my parents the Moto G for Christmas and I went ahead and got them this car dock. It's super strong! The circular metal plate that comes with the dock is thin enough to slip in between the back cover and the battery. All I did was add a drop of super glue to keep it from moving around. Obviously it won't charge, you'll need to buy a standard car adapter, but for $25, I'm very impressed!
http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-less-Q...387844653&sr=1-1&keywords=iMagnet+Cradle-less
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That's interesting, wonder if the magnet affects battery life/reception or not.
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techguyone said:
That's interesting, wonder if the magnet affects battery life/reception or not.
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I don't think so. I use a Nexus 5 with a LG Qi charger with some glued in neodymium magnets and I haven't had a problem with charging, reception, or battery. Of course that doesn't have a metal plate behind it. But with the Moto G, the metal plate wouldn't be touching the phone (presumably where the antennas lie), only the plastic back cover
Sadly the UK amazon & eBay don't seem to have any, I'll have to see if the US Amazon ship to UK
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I use a "wonder holder" her in the UK, same premise strong magnet, metal plate (although wonder holder's is smaller and neater)
Costs £5 from any petrol station pretty much. Seen them everywhere.
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I'm planning to make my own one (already bought all the needed parts, just gotta wait for them to arrive).
Is there a way to get the phone to go into car mode when docked with these?
dannyfritz said:
Is there a way to get the phone to go into car mode when docked with these?
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Tasker has magnetic field trigger that can be used in this scenario.
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Tasker has magnetic field trigger that can be used in this scenario.
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I don't think that will work. There is a magnet placed in the phone too.
at least it works with my MotoG. You just have to specify a range of values that triggers the car mode (with and without the 'trigger_magnet'.
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I don't think that will work. There is a magnet placed in the phone too.
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the magnets used for the holder are much stronger than the one inside so it should work, but I haven't yet tested it myself
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the magnets used for the holder are much stronger than the one inside so it should work, but I haven't yet tested it myself
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So the thing you put inside the phone is actually just metal. The dock is magnetic. It works just how you described.
The dock is great.
glad you are happy I created a home made version of it, but haven't finished the part that gets into the car
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glad you are happy I created a home made version of it, but haven't finished the part that gets into the car
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Let us know, how your home made solution worked. Spending some $25 on a cradle is a bit too much for me...
Another thing is, does the navigation app shows the north direction properly with this type of magnetic dock?
suhridkhan said:
Let us know, how your home made solution worked. Spending some $25 on a cradle is a bit too much for me...
Another thing is, does the navigation app shows the north direction properly with this type of magnetic dock?
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actually I already tested it without the car. (put the magnets freely on a big steel plate, small layer of a used balloon rubber over them for traction. On the phone I only put a small layer of steel behind the cover, that's all.
during the test I just tapped the phones to the rubberized magnets and started to move the big steel plate in every direction with increasing force. It did hold even with putting so much force that could throw the phone like 20 meters.
Now I just need my car back from the shop so I can fit the holder to its final place.
If you are interested I can check for the exact type of magnets and provide screenshots about the final product
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actually I already tested it without the car. (put the magnets freely on a big steel plate, small layer of a used balloon rubber over them for traction. On the phone I only put a small layer of steel behind the cover, that's all.
during the test I just tapped the phones to the rubberized magnets and started to move the big steel plate in every direction with increasing force. It did hold even with putting so much force that could throw the phone like 20 meters.
Now I just need my car back from the shop so I can fit the holder to its final place.
If you are interested I can check for the exact type of magnets and provide screenshots about the final product
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Much appreciated the info. Please let me know the type of magnet you bought. If it's online, please share the link with us.
Could you test the GPS with the magnet connected, if it shows the north properly?
Any Neodymium magnet will do.
Here's the one i bought : http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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You can even salvage an old/used/broken Harddrive as it contains two of them.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Pulling-apart-a-desktop-hard-drive-to-get-rare-ear/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusing-Old-Hard-Drive-Magnets/
Kameo said:
Any Neodymium magnet will do.
Here's the one i bought : http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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You can even salvage an old/used/broken Harddrive as it contains two of them.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Pulling-apart-a-desktop-hard-drive-to-get-rare-ear/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusing-Old-Hard-Drive-Magnets/
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the magnets found in hard drives are just too weak to hold the phone during driving.
(I will test the compass tomorrow as I have my magnets at work right now)
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I'm not sure about it.
I've seen a video where a guy test the magnet's strength with a whole bunch of keys which looks heavier than a phone.
You've got classes for those magnets, cheapest ones are usually N35, some of the strongest are N48. So basically if you put several N35 (like i'll do with my previous order) you'll end with strong ones.
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I'm not sure about it.
I've seen a video where a guy test the magnet's strength with a whole bunch of keys which looks heavier than a phone.
You've got classes for those magnets, cheapest ones are usually N35, some of the strongest are N48. So basically if you put several N35 (like i'll do with my previous order) you'll end with strong ones.
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magnet size matters, and if you find a neodymium one in a hard drive it will be tiny like hell, otherwise it would kill it. Also don't forget that here we have the back panel between the magnets and the steel part and that requires much more force to hold the phone from this 'far'
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these little parts are cut from a 1mm wide steel disk so they fit in the little holes in the back without adding bulk to the phone. As the holder part I used two 20x5mm round N35 magnets next to each other, one facing upside-down so they create a stronger loop. On them I put some rubber coating for traction (cut from party balloons).
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This is a review of Arkon Mobile Grip 2 Universal Smartphone car mount. http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/
Smartphone car mount plays a very important role in my every day commute since I use my Note 2 as Nav. That is why I pay a very close attention to the build quality, ability to hold my phone with a rugged case, easy accessibility to a charging port and power/volume buttons, and making sure the mount will not fall off or release the phone going over rough terrain. From a list of all my reviews, you probably seen that I tested most of the popular car mounts, and I still keep coming back to Arkon Mega Grip and Slim Grip Ultra. I have been using them for years, in extreme hot and cold weather, and it never failed me. Plus I know I can count on their 2 year warranty. They are also very reasonably priced in comparison to other brand name mounts, which is also not too far away from other cheap junk on ebay. But one mount I was always curious to test from Arkon was Mobile Grip, in the past available only for smaller phone models. Finally, Arkon released Mobile Grip 2 and made it compatible even with larger display phones. This new Mobile Grip 2 will fit any phone or phablet with a case in width of 2.4"-3.6". So let's take a closer look to see my impression after testing this new car mount.
Although it arrived in a basic plastic bag packaging, in no way its a reflection of the product quality. I often make a comment about packaging where it could give an impression of a premium product or set the mood of what to expect, but in this case a reputation of a company which has been in business for 25 years speaks louder than a basic no frills packaging. In the package you will find a mobile grip 2 holder, a mounting pedestal with adjustment ring, and 80mm adhesive disk along with an alcohol cleaning pad. Mounting pedestal is designed with a multi-surface sticky suction base and an adjustable mounting arm with an universal 17mm ball joint connection. The specific model I received for my review was MG279 with a deluxe enhanced suction base which I found to be the strongest I ever tested. As you can see, I demonstrated using it on different smooth and textured surfaces, in vertical and horizontal and upside down positions. It was amazing how it got attached to any surface like a cement, and after a number of tests when I felt the sticky base was not as strong anymore - I just rinsed it under a warm water to rejuvenate it's sticky force. As a matter of fact, Arkon even included a warning with their detailed instructions to use provided sticky disk if you have a soft vinyl or fine leather dashboard surface so you don't damage it or leave a permanent imprint. Of course, sticking it to a windshield is another option, or if you visit Arkon webpage you find a dozen of other mounting options with everything from a drink cup to a seat rail or headrest and bike handle mounts.
The mounting arm has a multi-angle adjustment which is locked in place by easy grip thumb screw, and the universal ball joint connection allows 360deg rotation and compatibility with other accessories using the same joint. Of course, the star of this car mount is the new Mobile Grip 2 holder. I can tell you with certainly, it's probably one of the most minimalistic and slimmest low profile mounts I have tested. The spring loaded mechanism allows single hand operation by inserting the phone angled and pushing to extend it. The side grips are made out of rubbery material that will not scratch your phone/case, and they have flexible tips with ridges for a more secure hold. On the back where you have a connection to universal ball joint and a thread for adjustment ring, I was very pleased to see a permanently attached rubber insert. One of the problems with ball joint mount is that friction of plastic on plastic can loosen up the connection, especially under a weight of the attached phone. Here, by adding a rubber insert Arkon enhanced the grip to make it extra secure once you tighten the adjustment ring.
You can clearly see they paid attention to every single detail, and design feels very solid. One detail you simply can't miss is a little rubber stopper on the side of the mount. Once you remove it, you realize right away that you are dealing with universal 1/4" camera mount screw opening for use with most of the camera tripods. Even so I used my own for testing, you can find Arkon offering a similar design in their catalog. The screw hole is all metal, no worries about stripping a plastic thread. It worked quite well and considering very slim design of MG2 the rear camera on my phone was not obstructed and ready to be used for picture or video taking. Btw, this is also an advantage if you want to use your phone as a dashcam mounted on your dashboard.
Overall, I was VERY impressed with Arkon Mobile Grip 2, and for the price of under $20 it's one great value especially if you choose MG279 model with deluxe sticky suction mount. The versatility of its slim minimalistic design, the quality of the build, the easy of one hand operation, the ability of keep your rear camera unobstructed, and flexibility to route power cable and having all the power/volume buttons in the open puts it on my list of high recommendation. As a matter of fact, I find this Mobile Grip 2 to be equally acceptable for use in the car and at home on any surface and any room.
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Attached to different surfaces
Hand grip
Attached to a tripod
Mounted in the car and at home
This looks to be exactly what I need. I've tried a few brands that I can get locally and either the phone grip or suction mounts were weak.
Thanks for the review!
bryantjt said:
This looks to be exactly what I need. I've tried a few brands that I can get locally and either the phone grip or suction mounts were weak.
Thanks for the review!
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That's exactly the conclusion I came up myself. If you look at the list of my reviews (sticky at the top or in my sig file), I looked every popular car mount, and this one definitely at the top of quality and usability.
Do you think this mount would hold up with an S3 with a ZeroLemon 7000mAh battery? I'm not going to be able to upgrade my phone for a few months, so I was looking for something that would work both with my S3 with extended battery, and then whatever phone I get next, probably sans extended battery.
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Do you think this mount would hold up with an S3 with a ZeroLemon 7000mAh battery? I'm not going to be able to upgrade my phone for a few months, so I was looking for something that would work both with my S3 with extended battery, and then whatever phone I get next, probably sans extended battery.
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Measure the thickness of your S3 w/ZL and let me know. I will see then if it could work.
What do you think the likelihood is that the suction mount will be sufficient on a car dash? I'd really prefer not to use adhesive.
toxtethogrady said:
What do you think the likelihood is that the suction mount will be sufficient on a car dash? I'd really prefer not to use adhesive.
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Like a cement glue!!! That is a beautify of this gel-based sticky suction mount where it attaches even to textured surface with a strong grip.
How sturdy is it? I drive a big rig and need something that will hold my S5 without flinging it to the ground while I'm bouncing down the road.
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Eris _2.1_2010 said:
How sturdy is it? I drive a big rig and need something that will hold my S5 without flinging it to the ground while I'm bouncing down the road.
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Very sturdy! Btw, I did a short review of MG2 with S5 as well http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732573
thanks for the review. going to purchase for my Note 3
strikeone said:
thanks for the review. going to purchase for my Note 3
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Post your impressions once you get it!
vectron said:
Post your impressions once you get it!
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Absolutely love this mount for my Note 3. Really holds my big phone sturdy, even when connected to a car charger. Photo attached.
Does the dashboard mount ever fall off without the optional adhesive disk? I might have to get the holder with the 4 legs as I'm using a Xperia Z3 and the magnetic charger, power button, and volume rockers are all located in the center.
id3alistic, no mine has never fallen off in multiple months. I use it without the optional adhesive disk.
I been using quite lots of smartphone holder and most of smartphone car holder damage after hot sun burn. I living in tropical country. The connection the base to grip the suction rubber mostly made by plastic and damage easily like crispy cracker. So I curious with your review. What material between suction rubber and the base?