Hey guys, I'm looking for a universal friction mount to use in my car for my Galaxy Nexus. Coincidentally, my phone with its case fit perfectly into my old friction mount for my GPS, but now that I have the Hyperion 3800mAH battery plus case, I need something else. Reviews on Amazon are pretty mixed--it seems like a lot of the universal car mounts break pretty quickly when you open and close them a lot so I was hoping there was a trusted brand here. Thanks! (and I'd really prefer a friction mount not using any suction cups)
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I'm possible getting a TP2 soon. I'd like to use it in the car and would like a suction cup type mount. But I'm also considering getting an extended battery that would bulge out the back, so I would need on that accommodates the larger battery pack. Does such an animal exist?
extended battery car mounts
none that I can find. I have looked long and hard for a car mount for the extended batteries, but cannot find one. The way the phone mounts is sliding in on the side/back and it is dependant on thickness to fit. Maybe one of the really generic mounts that has a clamp fit might work, but none of the holders made for the phone, like Brodit and similar will work.
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).
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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.
A car mount is just a car mount, right? How exciting can a car mount get?
I've been using over a dozen car mounts over the years. They all work fine.....initially at least. But all of them have one problem in common. They don't last. Either the flimsy plastic parts start breaking or more likely the suction cup becomes unreliable causing the mount to fall off the windshield at the most inconvenient moments.
I picked the Exomount because I read many good reviews about it but here at last was a car mount with a difference because it claims to do things that other car mounts can only dream about - it can mount on textured surfaces like a grained wood surface or the dimpled surface of a car dash. Many reviewers also claim that it can mount on slightly curved surfaces.
I bit the bullet and got the Exomount. True enough, it is able to do all that it claimed it can do. I had a fun time trying it on all kinds of surfaces. When it comes to actual usage, the Exomount gave me a lot more choices on where to to mount my phone/gps in my car. I no longer have to mount it on my windshield if I don't want to.
The clamping jaws of the Exomount may look a little basic and primitive but it is actually a pretty good feature. It allows me to swap devices easily without the need to make adjustments to the clamping mechanism. It also allows me to mount my phone on it without blocking the camera so I can use my phone as a dash camera if I want to.
Best of all, I have been using it for more than 18 months now and it still works like new. The suction cup has yet to fail me, not even once.
The Exomount is an amazing car mount and I highly recommend it. A more detailed review of the Exomount can be found at Exogear Exomount Universal Car Mount Review.
The Exomount has a limit of up to devices with 5" displays. I have tried it with a few other phones such as a couple of Blackberries, an iPhone 4S as well as my 3.5" Garmin GPS.
My Generic Knockoff
Here's a review for the Generic Knockoff I ordered off of Ebay for $5.99. It arrived yesterday. http://sgoldfein.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/universal-cellphone-automobile-mount/
best car mount ever. i'm getting my second one for my dad
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone out there had any recommendations on a car mount that works with the Ballistic SG Maxx case?
I really like the way the car mount in this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806888 thread. Unfortunately it looks like it is only made to fit the phone without a case.
Anyone have any recommendations for me for a good mount with this case?
Thank you,
Whiteice
WhiteiceDMSTech said:
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone out there had any recommendations on a car mount that works with the Ballistic SG Maxx case?
I really like the way the car mount in this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806888 thread. Unfortunately it looks like it is only made to fit the phone without a case.
Anyone have any recommendations for me for a good mount with this case?
Thank you,
Whiteice
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http://www.arkon.com/smartphone-car-mount.html
I used a Galaxy S (Captivate) & hard Body Glove case w/ detachable beltclip so the nub the clip mounted to increased the maximum thickness of the case to about 1" with the Akron Mega Grip model. The sides are spring loaded so as long as the Ballistic can get a little support from the bottom clips (i.e. so it isn't just the side grips holding the phone) it should work. Thickness of the Ballistic needs to be around 1". Looking at the Ballistic online I think it would work, if you buy it from Amazon you should be able to return it if it doesn't.
RE: Using Ballistic SG Maxx. Need a car mount
I recently upgraded to the Galaxy S3 and not long after my Garmin Nuvi 205 quit working. I had just purchased a new window mount for the Nuvi. I started using the Galaxy for navigation and wished I too, had a car mount. I noticed the Nuvi and the SG-Maxx case had similar slots on the edges and upon further investigation found them to be very close to the same size. I had to remove a small amount of plastic from the Nuvi car-mount to get it to work better, but this was easily done with a sharp utility knife (As you can see in the photo). This replacement Nuvi Car mount was less than $6 online: I have used it for over 3 months now and it has worked well for me.
UpperCase G said:
I recently upgraded to the Galaxy S3 and not long after my Garmin Nuvi 205 quit working. I had just purchased a new window mount for the Nuvi. I started using the Galaxy for navigation and wished I too, had a car mount. I noticed the Nuvi and the SG-Maxx case had similar slots on the edges and upon further investigation found them to be very close to the same size. I had to remove a small amount of plastic from the Nuvi car-mount to get it to work better, but this was easily done with a sharp utility knife (As you can see in the photo). This replacement Nuvi Car mount was less than $6 online: I have used it for over 3 months now and it has worked well for me.
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I did the same thing! A review on Amazon said that they used a mount for a Garmin Nuvi 255W and it worked well, so I bought a mount on eBay for $6 (plus another $6 for shipping). It fits the slots perfectly without cutting. The only thing I would say is that it's a bit tight right now. However, it's very sturdy and works great. I have a USB cord tied around it so that I can charge the phone too.
BTW, the Ballistic SG MAXX black & white case looks GREAT on the white Galaxy S III. I can only find pictures of the B&W case on the pebble blue for some reason. I wanted to post pics, but they were pretty blurry (need more light).
I know this question has been asked many times before, and I've read the threads for answers, but still haven't figured out what will work best. I need a good quality car mount, that's quick/easy to attach/detach, and that will work with a case. I'm currently using an Otterbox Commuter case, so the Infuse 4g mount is definitely out. I will be mounting it to the dash or windshield, so a vent/lighter type is a no-go. So far, the three that have caught my interest are the iMagnet mount, the Exomount 2 and the GripGo mount. they are all quick attach/detach mounts that will work with a case, but I can't decide which will be the most sturdy and durable.
The Exomount looks to be the better built, but what's the difference between the Exomount and Exomount 2 (aside from the different base?) Is the 2 built with better materials or something? How easy/quick is the attach/detach of this mount?
The GripGo mount is very interesting, which seems to be made of the same material that the Exomount's suction cup is made of. It consists of a bunch of tiny suction cups, which (supposedly) grip the phone very tightly. My main concern is dust... although it can be washed, I just don't want to have to wash it all the time to maintain a good grip. A big draw to this mount is the large arm it's attached to, which is much longer than the other two and provides more placement options.
The iMagnet is a brilliant idea, but I'm not sure about the execution. I've heard that the magnet isn't very strong when placed inside a case, and on a very bumpy road it can lose grip of the device. Even though I'm using an Otterbox case, I don't like the idea of my device flying off the mount and bouncing around on my dash/floorboard.
If anyone has used these mounts with their SGS3, what was your experience with them? Are there any better options that I've overlooked? I'm looking for honest opinions, good or bad, so I can make the best choice. Any info/input/advice is greatly appreciated!
i voted others.
im using the mountek car mount and it's been great. don;t have to worry about the suction cup losing suction and it's very stable. also fits my s3 with the trident kraken case, which is a pretty big case lol.
The Mountek mount looks interesting, but I'd like to keep my CD player functional... my buddies and I produce music, and sometimes we have CDs to trade (as they can be used in CD decks for mixing purposes.) I'm fine with suction cup mounts, they've always worked great for me. YMMV.
gilla409 said:
The Mountek mount looks interesting, but I'd like to keep my CD player functional... my buddies and I produce music, and sometimes we have CDs to trade (as they can be used in CD decks for mixing purposes.) I'm fine with suction cup mounts, they've always worked great for me. YMMV.
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you can still play CDs with the mount attached.
Whenever these mount threads pop up I suggest my favorite: the Arkon Mobile Grip sticky dash mount. I've used it in several cars with numerous phones, including the GS3 and like it because of it's small footprint and it's versatility; my gf uses it in her Scion with their Mega Grip holder for her GS3.
It's a dash mount that can be put at nearly the level of a vent mount, which is my preferred location. It can also be used as a windshield mount.
And the fact that it's only $18 is pretty solid.
Shady Gambino said:
Whenever these mount threads pop up I suggest my favorite: the Arkon Mobile Grip sticky dash mount. I've used it in several cars with numerous phones, including the GS3 and like it because of it's small footprint and it's versatility; my gf uses it in her Scion with their Mega Grip holder for her GS3.
It's a dash mount that can be put at nearly the level of a vent mount, which is my preferred location. It can also be used as a windshield mount.
And the fact that it's only $18 is pretty solid.
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That looks a lot like the Exomount, but the clip part is a bit different. I actually like the Exomount's clip better, as it's low profile and "sticks out" a bit less. I'll definitely add that to my list of options though, and I appreciate the suggestion!
gilla409 said:
That looks a lot like the Exomount, but the clip part is a bit different. I actually like the Exomount's clip better, as it's low profile and "sticks out" a bit less. I'll definitely add that to my list of options though, and I appreciate the suggestion!
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The Exomount is actually a pretty cool mount. What I like about the arkon is that it has an adjustable arm, so I can raise or lower the height of the phone; I also like that I can insert and remove my phone one-handed. I don't think you can do that with the Exomount.
Shady Gambino said:
Whenever these mount threads pop up I suggest my favorite: the Arkon Mobile Grip sticky dash mount. I've used it in several cars with numerous phones, including the GS3 and like it because of it's small footprint and it's versatility; my gf uses it in her Scion with their Mega Grip holder for her GS3.
It's a dash mount that can be put at nearly the level of a vent mount, which is my preferred location. It can also be used as a windshield mount.
And the fact that it's only $18 is pretty solid.
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Will it fit a galaxy note 2 in an otterbox commuter case?
I just got an iottie dash mount and love it. It's solid and loprofile and fits the s3 with a case on.
I have the GripGo - it doesn't look like it should work, but it does. I have a Mophie case which I wasn't sure would work well, but it does.
been using the imagnet for a while and love it. best mount ive used. Its definitely the most convenient because there are no parts, clips, or arms. Just stick it on. done.