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Looking for a windshield mount for my truck

I know there a few threads about windshield mounts but none of them have what I'm looking for. I am looking for a windshield mount for my 2000 Ram 1500. I want it to mount on the BOTTOM on the windshield and come to the edge of the dash so it will need to be fairly long. I switch between the Seidio Innocase II surface and the Seidio 3500mah extended battery so I need something that will accommodate both of those. I also need it to switch between portrait and landscape. The Kensington windshield mount for the Iphone looks like it would be great but it doesn't look like it will allow me to use my extended battery.
What have you guys found that might work for what I need?

ive been using this...
Scosche IUHW7 Windshield Vent Mount Kit.
its inexpensive it sitcks... it turns and fits all kinds of stuff

I think I got it for 12 bucks at walmart

bacidath said:
ive been using this...
Scosche IUHW7 Windshield Vent Mount Kit.
its inexpensive it sitcks... it turns and fits all kinds of stuff
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I might have to see if my local walmart has that. Thanks.

http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/ck17hev4c04.htm
it is not long but with a little modification it will work.
it also holds thee innocaseII and the extended battery one.
will car dock the phone

Ram Mounts are good in trucks
http://www.ram-mount.com/

Mountek MT5000
I bought this after finding a thread about it on another forum. Best accessory ever. Extremely quick and easy to install, rotates portrait/landscape ... can't complain about anything. It uses your CD slot - you just put it in the opening and clamp it down.
It's actually started to become a problem because I'm constantly distracted while driving by my cellphone now. It's just right there up in my face, gorgeous and begging to be played with.
Can't post the link since I'm new here ... but you can Google it easily.

I like the Clingo mount so much, I am going to mod the Sedio Active Innocase I have to make it work with it (smooth.velvty doesn't stick to Clingo).

sanyi83 said:
Ram Mounts are good in trucks
http://www.ram-mount.com/
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I've used Ram Mounts in my Jeep, good stuff!
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I've got a cheap Arkon universal mount I use in my car. Works great with my ballistics case or naked.
Dunno how long it is but I have am ikd z car and its mounted to the bottom of my windshield and comes to the dash edge. Probably 6in or more. It was tricky too cause my car has a high rake angle and I wanted it mounted so it wouldn't show Tue mount at all in videos. It does block half the camera but it clamps hard enough that you can scoot it up and get the camera free.
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When in its case, mine fits in my Garmin windshield mount
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Why not just get the seidio innotraveler? It will fit both the extended battery and innocase power their website. I have it and love it, it actually extends pretty far.
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Because the seidio one is $50! Thats crazy for a windshield mount. I found one at bestbuy yesterday its by rocketfish and made for the iphone but it works with our phone to. It doesn't come to the edge of the dash but it will work.

[Q] Must have Nexus S accessories?

Hey guys!
Any one has any ideas for good Nexus S accessories?
At the moment I only have a set of Mugen Power batteries but I'd like to check some cases probably that will fit the phone with extended battery (+12 mm from original size).
Thanks much!!
Okis

Anyone has any ideas?

I'd say a car mount is required. I got a good universal one off of Amazon for around $15.
I also have a Gelaskins skin and a Casemate POP! case.
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There aren't any cases, but I second the dock idea. Get a car dock and desktop dock, oem from Google if they make em.
I got one of each for my n1 and I loved it 3736282x more after that haha

If you are in the market for the desktop dock I noticed the local Best Buy was selling them for $19.99 when I was there last night and picked one up. May be worth checking your local stores.

cranch said:
If you are in the market for the desktop dock I noticed the local Best Buy was selling them for $19.99 when I was there last night and picked one up. May be worth checking your local stores.
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Id do it, because I sold my used dock the other day, no box for like $45 on eBay haha. They're that awesome. But mine did Bluetooth, induction charging and stuff idk if the nexus s has docks like that.
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Zardos66 said:
I'd say a car mount is required. I got a good universal one off of Amazon for around $15.
I also have a Gelaskins skin and a Casemate POP! case.
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Are these coming for extended batteries? Any elastic solutions?

You defiantly need a screen protector and a good otterbox or hard case.

Ace42 said:
You defiantly need a screen protector and a good otterbox or hard case.
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Any links? Would appreciate if someone could actually send some real products

Want a car mount that will fit phone with case

Could anyone share a good suction cup car mount that I could use with a seidio case? A universal is fine, just want something with good quality. Doesn't need to charge but allows a car charger to plug in while mounted.
Thanks for any input.

I bought this Exo-Mount from Exo-Gear on Amazon.
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
It's fantastic.

minotauri said:
I bought this Exo-Mount from Exo-Gear on Amazon.
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
It's fantastic.
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I love it!!! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a million! Ordering one today!

Ram mounts universal x-clamp looks good and rugged. Just look under the iPhone mounts on ram mounts website
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troynel said:
Ram mounts universal x-clamp looks good and rugged. Just look under the iPhone mounts on ram mounts website
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That one is sweet too... Gotta make up my mind. Haha

Arkon's Mobile Grip sticky mount can be mounted to the windshield or dash, though they market it as a dash / console mount.
http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/mobile-grip-dashboard-mount-mg178.html
It will work with the GS2, I've put a Galaxy Nexus in it.
You could even use this as a desk mount if you wanted to.

Exomount is where it's at! Just got mine in the mail yesterday and it is solid!
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philly0429 said:
Exomount is where it's at! Just got mine in the mail yesterday and it is solid!
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I decided to go with the exomount too. Ordered it today.... Thanks for all the input. Keep the posts coming as it will help others that are looking for the same type mounts....

Will the exomount open enough for phone with hardshell case?

granduke said:
Will the exomount open enough for phone with hardshell case?
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Yep. Up to a 5" screen.... One of the posts above has a link to the website. I bought mine on ebay.

ya plenty of room for a case with exomount.
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minotauri said:
ya plenty of room for a case with exomount.
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BigGunsBK said:
Yep. Up to a 5" screen.... One of the posts above has a link to the website. I bought mine on ebay.
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Thanks guys. I just ordered mine from amazon.

Can someone respond to the negative comments on Amazon about the "cheap plastic" quality?

sbug206 said:
Can someone respond to the negative comments on Amazon about the "cheap plastic" quality?
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its better quality than the arkon mounts ive had in the past. also, it doesnt look cheap either. i dont know why you'd be worried too much, because i dont see how you can break this if you use it properly.

sbug206 said:
Can someone respond to the negative comments on Amazon about the "cheap plastic" quality?
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i'll take a "cheap plasticy" holder THAT WORKS WELL than a fine looking pos holder anyday. i vouch for the exomount. the reason i got it was its capability to hold a device with a case in landscape mode. the last universal holder i had couldn't do that very well. it barely held a vibrant in landscape mode. that clip design is where it's at.

I received my exomount today. I love it! Not cheap plastic at all. The suction cup is awesome!

Got my exomount a couple days ago.
I surely didn't have to worry about the jaws opening enough, will certainly hold any case.
Works great.

I posted a review with a video for the exomount. Just do a search and you can see it with our phone and in a case.
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I also have the exomount. Awesome mount. Holds very well to the surface and holds the phone well too even with a case (I use it with the body glove).
I use it as a tripod for recording also.
I will say that the plastic did feel cheaper than expected. I think the only place that would be an issue would be at the swiveling points. If you are adjusting your viewing position a lot I could see the plastic snapping if you accidentally use too much torque at a bad angle.

iOttie Windshield Dashboard Car Mount Holder [Best Seller on Amazon]

Today I was looking for Galaxy Nexus car mount holder on Amazon.
I came up with this car mount holder.
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Windsh...volution/dp/B00687N0GK/ref=zg_bs_2407763011_1
It is the best selling car mount.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/wireless/2407763011/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_cps_1_4_last
Is any of you tried this?
I have Galaxy Nexus GSM. I'm wondering if it fits.
I sent an email to the customer service but I'm wondering your comments

I sent email to customer service and this is the answer that i received
Dear xxx,
I have searched on google about your phone, and it says the width is 2.67 inches wide.
Our car mount's adjustable width size is from 2" to 3.2", so it won't be a problem.
Hope this information was helpful, and if you have any other question, please feel free to email us back.
Best regards,
Christina Kim
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However, I'm considering to buy the OEM Galaxy Nexus car dock.

i used a slip grip with my cased droid x and found it worked very well.
SlipGrip Galaxy Nexus Options

That looks pretty good,I used to use a $5 belt clip from ebay on my Eris, but now they only make them facing in. Thanks for the link. A bit spendy, but the best option for a case I've seen.
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You're welcome.
I checked threads about car holders and I couldn't see anything about this car holder. Even though it is the most popular one in Amazon shop, it is not popular here.
T-Keith said:
That looks pretty good,I used to use a $5 belt clip from ebay on my Eris, but now they only make them facing in. Thanks for the link. A bit spendy, but the best option for a case I've seen.
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Does this car mount have a clear view when using the camera? Some car mounts you can see a bit of the mount attachment
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I have the iOttie mount and its just decent. I have my Gnex in an otterbox defender case and it barely is wide enough to hold it..with maybe a 1/4" to spare..
My phone vibrated and fell out some. It might be more stable if I permanently mounted it to the dash instead of putting it on the windshield.
But give it a go if you want. Its dirt cheap on amazon.
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Thanks for comment. I think I will order it.
I'm willing to buy an office car dock for GNEX GSM, but I think it is still not released?
mattbourge said:
I have the iOttie mount and its just decent. I have my Gnex in an otterbox defender case and it barely is wide enough to hold it..with maybe a 1/4" to spare..
My phone vibrated and fell out some. It might be more stable if I permanently mounted it to the dash instead of putting it on the windshield.
But give it a go if you want. Its dirt cheap on amazon.
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SNaReX said:
Today I was looking for Galaxy Nexus car mount holder on Amazon.
I came up with this car mount holder.
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Windsh...volution/dp/B00687N0GK/ref=zg_bs_2407763011_1
It is the best selling car mount.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/wireless/2407763011/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_cps_1_4_last
Is any of you tried this?
I have Galaxy Nexus GSM. I'm wondering if it fits.
I sent an email to the customer service but I'm wondering your comments
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Similar item is avaliable at dx.com at a much cheaper price.
http://dx.com/universal-car-swivel-...sung-galaxy-nexus-i9250-galaxy-w-i9103-113496

This is what I ordered. I fabbed a charger cable to the bottom of it too.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-SM410-Universal-Windshield-Smartphones/dp/B003ELOOZO/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1330994745&sr=1-1

How did you do that?
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This is what I ordered. I fabbed a charger cable to the bottom of it too.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-SM410-Universal-Windshield-Smartphones/dp/B003ELOOZO/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1330994745&sr=1-1
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Bike Mount

Hey there guys/gals
I use my pushbike as my main mode of transport where I live as there is so much traffic but using my phone is very annoying for me the worst fear is my phone dropping out my pocket and hitting the road or getting run over. I've been looking on the internet for a while and have come across some bike mounts for the GS3 I wanted to know if any of you have ever tried one if so how safe/secure are they, and also which of these do you think would be best?
Mount one
Mount two
Mount three
Thanks in advance

Mount #1 would make me very nervous. It seems like any big bump and the phone will come unclipped and go flying. Mount #3 looks more solid but I am not sure I would trust it. My choice would be Mount #2 because the phone is not going to slip out or come unclipped. I also like the idea of being waterproof.

I wouldn't risk a $600+ phone by using a cheap bicycle mount. take a look at the Rokbed v3 case for the s3, at least if it falls it might have better chances of surviving.
http://www.rokform.com/cart/Rokbed-v3-S3-Case.html
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ariel_lh said:
I wouldn't risk a $600+ phone by using a cheap bicycle mount. take a look at the Rokbed v3 case for the s3, at least if it falls it might have better chances of surviving.
http://www.rokform.com/cart/Rokbed-v3-S3-Case.html
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The RokBed V3 case looks good and all, but it isn't waterproof?

Unfortunately there are not many waterproof cases for the s3, but if waterproof and bike mount is what you need probably the BeachBuoy might work for you.
http://www.proporta.com/product/beachbuoy-bike-mounted-waterproof-samsung-galaxy-s3-case
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ariel_lh said:
Unfortunately there are not many waterproof cases for the s3, but if waterproof and bike mount is what you need probably the BeachBuoy might work for you.
http://www.proporta.com/product/beachbuoy-bike-mounted-waterproof-samsung-galaxy-s3-case
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The beach case is discontinued
and is the rokbed case bike mountable?

I recall seen a video where the case was mounted on a bike.
Here's is the adapter, you'll have to check if they still sell it or not
http://www.rokform.com/cart/Rokbed-v3-Bikemount.html,
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This is what I have Easy Fit IPX4 Waterproof Motorcycle Bike Handlebar Mount for Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 SIII , It works well. The waterproof enclosure is removable and sturdy when mounted on the bike.

ariel_lh said:
I wouldn't risk a $600+ phone by using a cheap bicycle mount. take a look at the Rokbed v3 case for the s3, at least if it falls it might have better chances of surviving.
http://www.rokform.com/cart/Rokbed-v3-S3-Case.html
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That looks like a pretty sweet system, but $45 for the case + $69 for the bike mount? $114 is pretty steep.
I have a buddy who has the Trident Kraken with bike mount- http://www.tridentcase.com/series/kraken-series.aspx
$37 for the whole system. I can't give a review yet, but I'll let you know after it comes in and I've used it for a few days.

I´ve been searching for a reliable waterproof bike mount too. For motorbike and bicycle. (For now I need it on my bicycle.)
It must be waterproof.
But it´s hard to find.
I don´t like this one because it seems to be not tough enough.
michaeljwestii said:
This is what I have Easy Fit IPX4 Waterproof Motorcycle Bike Handlebar Mount for Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 SIII , It works well. The waterproof enclosure is removable and sturdy when mounted on the bike.
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I did a mount myself on Suzuki GSX-R before but it was not waterproof and secure.
WOuld be great to find a system like rockform.com but waterproof and suitable for other devices too when we get a new handheld soon or later.