This is a review of a phone car holder from LDesign - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PEBPCC/
So I’ve tried a few different car holders in the past, and all models I’ve had have either been too bulky or bad mounting mechanisms for the actual phone. Therefore, when I first saw the car phone holder from LDesign; I was excited to see that’s not the case with theirs. Let’s jump right into it.
The product itself comes in a blister packaging which is a real pain to open if you don’t have any scissors nearby, and I’m not a fan of this type of packaging due to this. Inside the packaging there’s the car holder itself, which is basically a magnetic pad that’s slightly rubberized that you stick into the vent on your car. There’s also 2 different kinds of metal plates; one that’s designed to be used between the case on your phone and one that’s made to be attached directly onto your phone with the help of sticky rubber.
The magnet that makes the phone stick to the mount is strong but it may not be sufficient if you plan on doing some off-road driving, but for most users it should be good enough. The rubberized material on it makes it stick better as well, keeps your phone free from scratches. You can also use it as a stand if you remove the holder from the car, and that's the feature I've used it mainly for.
So to conclude my review, I must say that I’m pleasantly surprised by how this car mount works as I’ve had many bad experiences in the past. I really like the fact that it uses magnets instead of some clamp, as it makes it much easier to mount the phone in it. I’ve not had any issues with the phone falling off the mount either, and it just stays there! Only disadvantage I could possibly think of with the product is the packaging, but with that aside, I must say that this is a great little car holder for a tiny price.
Pros:
Easy to use and mount the phone in.
Strong magnet
Multiple uses – both a car holder and a stand
Doesn’t scratch the phone
Cons:
Not the best packaging
Not ideal for off-road driving
Note that the product was sent to me in exchange of this review, but this review is entirely based upon my own experience and opinion.
Pictures of the product:
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I just got myself a TomTom GPS receiver/navigator, and so far I'm loving it. The package came with everything but an in-car cradle/holder. I've been looking online to buy one, but I can't seem to find an elegant, inexpensive holder for my xda2. So far I've found most of the holders as part of a complete car kit and not as stand-alone, and they're mostly located in the UK. The closest match is the one available at blueplugged.com:
http://www.blueunplugged.com/ProductDisplay.aspx?productKey=104585
but is ~$40 (including shipping)! and is too expensive, IMO.
Can anyone suggest anything I could use for my xda, preferably from a vendor in the US, so I don't to have pay an arm and a leg for shipping?
Thanks,
-- A
I found that one of those magnetic holders which mounts on the windshield very good and also unobtrusive, I got some from ebay and they worked perfectly as long as you cleaned the inside of the windscreen thoroughly. The pda end has a magnetic plate and you stick another small magnetic plate to the rear of the pda, I found it very good for filming while driving too using the xda 2.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=64361&item=5731778388&rd=1
Considering how much the XDA is worth I would strongly recommend one of two options, Brodit or Carcomm.
Both have powered XDAII cradles, Carcomm's even has an RS232 and PS/2 serial output fly lead from the cradle to allow connection to an external GPS or to power a BT GPS.
I have the Carcomm cradled coupled to a boot mounted GPS Receiver via RS232. My XDA is constantly charged and it looks like an OEM piece of equipment. Carcomm can be bought in the UK from TotalPDA and Brodit from Handnav.
In the US, Brodit's website is ProClipUSA and you can buy on-line.
If screwing holes in the dash is a concern it need not be as both companies use Clip Systems, you buy a car specific clip that attaches to the dash without needing to drill holes or use screw and then attach the cradle to that. We have reviewed Brodit and Carcom products here.
Here is my Carcomm cradle install
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You could use the same mount that i have been using for the last 11 months on my XDA2 in the car,
It costs less than a pound, is very discreet and small, and is one of the best solutions for holding the XDA2 that i have ever tried, i bet your now wondering what this wonderful product is after reading all that !!, its simply a piece of velcro stuck to your dash, and a piece stuck to you phone, holds perfectly, easy to clip/unclip and reposition and cheap !!
Thanks for the suggestions, guys! They're all very helpful. I kind of thought about using the Valcro, too, but I wasn't sure if it'd be able to hold xda's weight (Not that its too heavy to begin with). I'll give it a shot and will let you guys know how I made out, for what its worth.
If that doesn't work out, I like the idea of using custom car holder for my car from ProClipUSA. Though, I'm still not convinced that its worth shelling ~$50 for an in-car mount.
Thanks, anyway.
Regards,
-- A
That subject line sounds almost kinky... Lol. Anyway, before I get off-topic, I just got a cover for my Elf from eBay. Unfortunately, it isn't the best quality, but for what I paid ($9.99 excl postage) it was definitely worth it. With currency conversion and shipping to SA, it came to about R120 where as a local equivalent would be close to R300.....
Anyway, the front flap folds down, hinged at the bottom behind the USB connector, and with a clip that goes over the top of the speaker and over to the back. The clip, however, is not in the right place and so it's very tight. I don't have a camera handy, but here is an image of what the cover looks like:
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(please excuse the 'eWWT' name on it, this image is from an eBay listing by Easy World Wide Trading)
I'm thinking about trying to remove the clip that goes over the top in favour of having either two small magnets or two small pieces of velcro to hold the flap shut. Only thing is, either way it would need to go on the front above the screen, one in each corner.
What I'd like to know is this, are those small magnetic pads on the belt pouches (where you must remove the device to use it) strong enough to cause a problem being that close to the device all the time? Another thing to keep in mind is I only have one arm thanks to a motorbike accident, so having a tight clip around the back makes things difficult..
I have a similar Leather case even I would like to know whether the magnet at the back side cause any battery drain or harm the speakers anything..pls Reply
The price is attractive, but the outlook and the design looks outdated
Leooooooo said:
The price is attractive, but the outlook and the design looks outdated
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Lol.. Leooooooo, this is a rather old thread... In the end I just cut the flap off and I use it like that. May be considered an 'outdated design', but it's practical and I like it. Still using the same pouch today and I'm happy with it.
I finally found a great solution for mounting my Evo on my motorcycle for GPS and musical entertainment!
Got a custom molded cradle that holds my phone with its protective case as well from here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SlipGrip-RAM-HOL-Holder-Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-Phone-Case-On-/400195182898
I found several other options, but this one seemed to be the most secure. Also lots of other mounts would have required that I remove my phone from it's case each time I wanted to mount it, a total pain in the rear.
That mates up to this Ram Mount:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XDGJQI
I then installed a 12v outlet and ran a headphone extension under my tank and out under my seat. I use this instead of Bluetooth with my Etymotic ER-6i headphones because they also protect my hearing from road noise while on a long ride. One could just as easily use this setup with Bluetooth headphones as well.
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er6i.aspx
So now I have this..
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Looks good. I've been contemplating something similar but I'm terrified it will slingshot out of the holder on a twisty or something.
For now I think I'm going to go with a jacket pocket that zips and a bluetooth helmet setup.
skylar.sutton said:
Looks good. I've been contemplating something similar but I'm terrified it will slingshot out of the holder on a twisty or something.
For now I think I'm going to go with a jacket pocket that zips and a bluetooth helmet setup.
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The riding pic there is me on the Dragon with it mounted. It doesn't get more twisty than that!
I did a 430 mile run that included Cherohala Skyway, Tail of the Dragon and then back down 28 though Highlands, NC with no issues at all.
For those interested, this is all from The Tail of the Dragon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74RQqdUly5U
Thats a great mount. Nice job! I just recently did something similar for my cruiser, except i mounted a spare otterbox belt clip to the mount on my bike that way i can pop the phone into the cradle otterbox defender and all.
looks good!
I made mine with a stiff rubber case, some pieces for a bicycle rack and zip ties. I have been on some gnarly roads and it hasn't even come close to popping out. Though it did screw with my screen protector
Hi Guys
I am really struggling to find what I am looking for and am hoping someone might be able to help me.
I have a Galaxy S2 that has an 2000mah extended battery installed and a Case Mate Tough case.
I am looking for a sturdy car mount that will allow me to leave the case on but also does not cover the camera lens.
Any suggestions?
(PS.. the reason I dont want to take the case off each time is that to get the extended battery to fit under the tough case you have to leave the phone back off or it doesnt fit.
No one had any suggestions at all?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
make your own
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Having used quite a few car mounts I found the Tetrax Xway by far the best. Takes absolutely no effort to put your phone onto the mount and you can also use it for any next phone / tablet that you buy. It's also extremely sturdy, yet easy to take out the phone.
Wanted to link to the product, but since I am a new user I cant.. Lots of stuff you can find on youtube though. Try the galaxy tab one if you really want to be convinced of its sturdyness
Only downside is that you have to stick something to the back of your phone(case). Hasn't really bothered me though, but some people are a little OCD on aesthetics.
Edit:
One thing I forgot to mention is that this mount is also very easy to remove and should fit in almost any car since it uses the car vents. Very easy to install + remove.
exomount here. had mine ages, no lack of grip, survives a car with 20year old suspenion (classic mini) driving over terrible pot holed roads (Wales...).
We even fitted it to my brother's Rallycross car for some in car footage.
There's a Garmin rubber Base that you could place upon the Car Tableau the good thing about it that the device won't shake and move a lot while driving
35543-supergrip-samsung-galaxy-s3-case-compatible-car-pack
haven't used it, but looks interesting
The parts....
Nexus Wireless Charger
NEW RELEASE] RINGKE SLIM® Google Nexus 5 Case [BETTER GRIP] [SF BLACK] SUPER SLIM + SF COATED + PERFECT FIT Premium Hard Case Cover for Google Nexus 5 [AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Unlocked, ECO Package
iOttie Easy View Universal Car Mount Holder for iPhone 5/4S and Smartphone - Retail Packaging - Black
The magenets were just not strong enough in my opinion to handle the bumps I would encounter on the road. I drive an older Jeep Wrangler, it has a very "active" ride and the bumps can be a bit interesting.
So I did some cutting to take off the top of the case so that it is only being used as a ledge to support the Nexus while mounted. Combined with the magnets this provides enough "bump resistance" for me.
I took the front plate off the iOttie and trimmed the back plate down to fit the back of the Wireless Charger. I made it kind of stealthy as you really cannot see the back plate as it hidden behind the locking ring.
It is all held together by SuperGlue and happy thoughts.
Now I just need to find a car lighter plug / cord to power the charger and combined with Bluetooh I will never need to mess with cords while in my car again!
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Very cool.
Are those screw holes on the bottom of the charging pad assuming you removed the sticky silicon foot? Did you get a chance to peek inside the charging pad?
Thanks. The screws are hidden under the sticky foot indeed. I didn't take it apart. Thought about it, but decided that I would pass. Hasn't anyone done a breakdown of one of them yet?
Looks good.
How hard was it to take the plate off the front?? Are the magnets really not good enough to hold??
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
It was a struggle to take apart the iOttie. It is a really well put together car mount.
The magnets might be good enough to hold in a regular passenger car, but not my Jeep Wrangler no. The suspension is too rough and some road bumps can be a bit... fun. Like that dime I ran over the other day. I think it was minted in 1956. The ones from that year are brutal. Surprised I did not break something!