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Evo Car Docks and Home Docks - DON'T BUY CAR DOCK

New docks are showing up on eBay now, including home docks similar to the Seido Jr. but actually made for the Evo, and a car mount made for the Evo,
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Car mount

when someone actually gets one of these home charger/dock combo's and confirms they fit and work, could you please post here, with the link to the one you bought?
so many of these things are junk, and dont fit the phone, that I am afraid to try another one that doesnt work, after getting burned already
thanks

I actually bought a zuuma z4 and took it for a spin this morning. Wow that thing is solid! It stayed put even after a 120 degree turn at 20 mph!
It has an adjustable cradle with soft padding that holds my evo in place and gives it some protection.
I really only have 2 problems with it. It took me a while to figure out how to mount it properly as it comes with no proper instructions. Second, its byoc (bring your own charger).
Great for $30!!!
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zuuma looks very nice...too bad they dont make a home desktop/spare battery charger

I am not buying the home dock, as I don't have a use for it...but I am buying the car mount and will report back how it works. Coming from the other side of the world though, so it will be 10 - 15 days before i report back.

omegatyrant said:
I actually bought a zuuma z4 and took it for a spin this morning. Wow that thing is solid! It stayed put even after a 120 degree turn at 20 mph!
It has an adjustable cradle with soft padding that holds my evo in place and gives it some protection.
I really only have 2 problems with it. It took me a while to figure out how to mount it properly as it comes with no proper instructions. Second, its byoc (bring your own charger).
Great for $30!!!
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Does the zuuma cover up the camera in the back? I am looking for a good dock so I can video some car racing (autocross).

dxearner said:
Does the zuuma cover up the camera in the back? I am looking for a good dock so I can video some car racing (autocross).
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if it does, just get the ebay one and drill a nice hole on the holder

They sale a generic universal (rebranded) one at Wal-Mart that clamps on to the phone with thick foam padding. It's pretty stable and clips securely into the vents (or screws in / etc). It's like $9.99. Best of all, you don't have to remove your protective case to use it, since it adjusts with a button.
Food for thought.

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New docks are showing up on eBay now, including home docks similar to the Seido Jr. but actually made for the Evo, and a car mount made for the Evo,
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I wonder if it'll still fit if your phone has a case on. If not, that's a deal breaker.

New docks are showing up on eBay now, including home docks similar to the Seido Jr. but actually made for the Evo, and a car mount made for the Evo,
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If Car Mount is specifically made for EVO, why in the description does it say "Suction cup with lock clip to ensure your iphone 4 remains in place"
Same crap Products with different labeling

I just got my ebay order. This is the second item l got from the same seller. Unfortunately, the dock was shipped with no protective packaging, and part of the suction cup was broken. I'm hoping to get a replacement. There is a hole in the holder for the camera. Looks like the box was opened by customs, or was shipped broken because the broken piece was missing upon receipt. The holder is tight-fitting, and has 4 locking slots similar to my magellan dock. Build quality is ok for 6 bucks, but I doubt one would be able too fit an evo with a case in the holder. I have a zaggskin on mine. I previously purchased the battery charger and 2 batteries from this vendor.
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I received the car dock today and it works pretty well. There is a cutout for the camera, has to holders on the bottom (or side if you leave in portrait) and a flexible clip on the top. Has the universal 4 peg holder and the large middle so if you don't like their holder or need one with a longer neck you can get one. I have not tried it in the car as of this writing, only in the house to try out the fit. It is perfect without a case - with my "Barely There" case it fits, but no quite right. I will post pictures very soon so all can see what I mean.

Easy enough...
Don't bother with this one. The fit on the car dock is tight...too tight. Left small, very tough to see, scratches. You may not notice, but I did and I am not happy with this one.
Not worth the few bucks it cost.

DealExtreme just got it in for a little cheaper. They are good with refunding your money too when it comes to problems.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.40745

Does anyone know if the dealextreme or ebay car holder will work if you have an extended battery with a larger back panel?? I ordered the extended 3000 mah battery off eBay.
Also, I just wanted to point out that the eBay car dock and the deal extreme one are definitely different.

I got the car dock and I really like it. It's a snug fit but the Evo pops in and out easily enough (I did not get any scratches on it). The Evo is held very securely and does not vibrate while the car is moving. There is maximum up/down and left/right adjustment and when the best postion is found you lock it in with two big hand screws. Overall I'm very satisfied.

Still_Waters_43 said:
I got the car dock and I really like it. It's a snug fit but the Evo pops in and out easily enough (I did not get any scratches on it). The Evo is held very securely and does not vibrate while the car is moving. There is maximum up/down and left/right adjustment and when the best postion is found you lock it in with two big hand screws. Overall I'm very satisfied.
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You forgot to tell us which one you got!! There have been a few mentioned. And can it be used with a case?

Best Car Mount?

I am looking to spend anywhere from 15 to 40$ on a good car mount, preferably a windshield suction cup mount. I found this one from an add while making this thread rofl:
http://www.extremepda.com/HTCEVO-SM420.html
Anyone ever tried this? or does anyone have a good recommendation on a good car mount to buy?
I LOVE android GPS navigation, its just a pain holding the phone and driving.
Thanks,
Daugusta

I use this Arkon windshield suction mount instead of the gooseneck one you linked to:
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Windshield-Mount-Universal-Smartphone/dp/B000N7DUJS/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1283530641&sr=8-13
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This one is solid. I can't say for sure, but I'm guessing the one I have is less prone to bouncing around while the car is moving, compared to the gooseneck version you linked to. The only advantage of the gooseneck could be that it is longer - but again that would, at the same time, likely be a bad thing if it bounces around more while the car is moving.

Deal Extreme has one for $5.50 with free shipping. I like it a lot. It's made for the Evo and is a really snug fit. Battery door has snagged a few times, but it doesn't pop off, just takes extra effort to remove when that happens.
dealextreme.com/ details.dx/sku.40745

the.joeba said:
Deal Extreme has one for $5.50 with free shipping. I like it a lot. It's made for the Evo and is a really snug fit. Battery door has snagged a few times, but it doesn't pop off, just takes extra effort to remove when that happens.
dealextreme.com/ details.dx/sku.40745
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Just bought this, for 5$ i could not resist, cant wait till it gets here. Thanks for the recommendation.
Cheers,
Daugusta

I want to get ProClip's EVO 4G dock:
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...t)/holder-with-tilt-swivel--511176-18252.aspx
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...-cigarette-lighter-adapter--512176-18252.aspx
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...ord-for-fixed-installation--513176-18252.aspx
But now that Sprint/HTC has their customized one, now I'm not too sure. My car (Mini Cooper) doesn't have anything flat to suction Sprint/HTC's holder (except for the windshield), but ProClip has a mount that can fit a few places that the suction can't and vice-versa. The suction one has a nice cable/power management.
Adding Scosche (http://www.cellularaccessory.com/btaxs.html) wireless bluetooth audio connector to my car's AUX line would be the wiring icing on the cake.

I got the Pro Clip with the adjustable holder. I actually really, really like it. The fit in my f150 is perfect, and it sits in place that is perfect. Its sturdier than any vent/suction mount ive ever used before, and it looks really nice.
Plus, with it being the adjustable holder, it works with my case on. Not only that, if I ever get a different case, I know it will work with whatever case I ever get. This is a nice little feature. Id say if youre looking for something not suction cup, look into the pro clip options.
I will say that if youre looking for something with a charging option maybe the pro clip isnt for you, however take into account where your cigarette lighter/power thingamabob is. In my truck its almost directly beneath where the mount sits, so running a charger up to it when needed isnt an issue, and isnt an eyesore.

Beware of this: http://shop.brando.com/htc-evo-4g-windshield-holder_p04741c0309d060.html
I bought one, left it in my car on the windshield for one day (wasn't even too hot) and the plastic is all warped around the suction cup and it refuses to stick to the windshield, and also scraped up the side of my EVO (the clips are too firm, and crush the phone).
Guess it's a good thing it broke, and was only $15 with shipping.

Tertrax XWAY. Pure awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPqP3byMv1Q

Does the Tetrax interfere with the Magnetic sensor for GPS and the compass apps?

ghostyroasty said:
Does the Tetrax interfere with the Magnetic sensor for GPS and the compass apps?
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The GPS no, the compass yes.

Well there goes that option... I was going to put the magnet on the back of my case... I wonder if it would make a difference? With actually allowing the compass to work. I have one of the newer hybrid cases.

No need to make it complicated, nor expensive. The wave of mounts is flooding eBay, for as little as five bucks. This holder fits the (naked) Evo perfectly, is sold with vent, suction cup, or flex-arm mounts, and the holder itself has slots that will accomodate hundreds of the other universal mounts, like the ones you probably already have three of.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Windshield-...866620?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa486a1fc
And, unlike the seventy (!) dollar HTC mount, this one didn't forget the phone has a big ol' camera lens on the back of it.
If you have a case that's too much bother to do the in-and-out with, look at the GPS mounts that clamp.

Golf Nut said:
I use this Arkon windshield suction mount instead of the gooseneck one you linked to:
[Can't post links cause I'm still new :-(]
This one is solid. I can't say for sure, but I'm guessing the one I have is less prone to bouncing around while the car is moving, compared to the gooseneck version you linked to. The only advantage of the gooseneck could be that it is longer - but again that would, at the same time, likely be a bad thing if it bounces around more while the car is moving.
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Got that and the popular motorola micro-usb charger both on amazon. The total was $21. I love that it's quick to put the phone in and release. Plus it's not a snap-in type system so there's no wear and tear on the phone. The soft foam sides and bottom are a plus too. Only thing is the vent mount is pretty flimsy but it probably depends on the vents of the car. For me it was just hanging there and I knew on bumps it'll fly up and down.

the BEST universal car mount out there

i didn't see this posted anywhere, but it is hands down the best car mount out there...unless you use CDs for music
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-MT500..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1296490219&sr=1-1
im sure the first question would be whether it trips the autoload or not, which it does not, it isn't nearly long enough in probably 99.9% of car cd players
the thing is tight and doesn't wobble at all but can easily be removed if need be, oh and the bottom plate can be removed, so its just the two gripper thingies
its also at the perfect eye level (for me anyway: mitsubishi lancer), and doesnt obscure the view of the road at all.

Personally I use the Clingo vent mount and I think that its the BEST car mount ever! All you see is the phone not some bulky grips on the sides. These things work! Just my two cents! www.clingo.com

unfortunately due to the placement of my vents and the view obstruction (annoyance) of windshield ones, conventional mount locations are out of the question...ive seen that clingo before, and i agree it is a nice solution as well

I just bought a clingo right after I read this thread. And its awesome. Check out the youtube videos. The vibrant really sticks on harder than your crazy ex gf lol or a dog
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Mine is not a universal mount but one just for the vibrant. I have a huge extended battery on my vibrant. Since there was nothing available, I made a custom holster out of kydex that fits it like a glove, access to all buttons, speaker and camera lens (for times i want to film my bicyling). Impossible for it to pop out. You physically have to unclip it out of the holster to release it. I made it with a 1/4" thread on the back so I can use it anywhere you would mount a camera. I made a stand just for it in and my bluetooth keyboard in my van. It can adjust from vertical to horizontal very easily. When i go biking, the holster attaches to the handlebar mount I made. It will also fit any camera tripod.

i bought this hoping to use it as a camera mount for track days with my car.
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it was too shaky for my camera but if you just needed a mount for GPS or some other use, this worked very well with my phone in a TPU case. i found it for $12 on amazon

I purchased an Arkon megagrip for mine and was so pleased I ended up getting 2 more... 1 for my wife and 1 to use at work. It may have bulky pads on the side to hold it, but I know it will never let go unless I hit the release button. Perfect function and easy access to everything. Vent mounted in my car, dash mounted at work.
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bdroc said:
i didn't see this posted anywhere, but it is hands down the best car mount out there...unless you use CDs for music
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Thank you for sharing this. I purchased one of these and you are correct...it's awesome!

T3chDad said:
Thank you for sharing this. I purchased one of these and you are correct...it's awesome!
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Same sentiment here. The mount feels solid there is no wobble when im using it and it holds the Vibrant beautifully. Thank you for a solid find.

That looks interesting, but I'm thinking you'd be SOL with that bad boy and a headunit like mine.
I use one of these and it works perfect:
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-IUH3-...MFTS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297489443&sr=8-1 It even opens wide enough to hold my 7" Tablet! Makes an AMAZING gps like that.

bdroc said:
i didn't see this posted anywhere, but it is hands down the best car mount out there...unless you use CDs for music
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-MT500..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1296490219&sr=1-1
im sure the first question would be whether it trips the autoload or not, which it does not, it isn't nearly long enough in probably 99.9% of car cd players
the thing is tight and doesn't wobble at all but can easily be removed if need be, oh and the bottom plate can be removed, so its just the two gripper thingies
its also at the perfect eye level (for me anyway: mitsubishi lancer), and doesnt obscure the view of the road at all.
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I'm in for one! but question. do i have to take out the cd in order to put this in?

no sir, you can keep whatever CD is in

I bought a Soundgate M2 mount from Amazon. Small footprint, solid and no wobble.
You do have to attach a tape on the back of the case to mount it so might not be for everyone.
You can do a search on youtube for sample installs.

bdroc said:
i didn't see this posted anywhere, but it is hands down the best car mount out there...unless you use CDs for music
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-MT500..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1296490219&sr=1-1
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Mine showed up in the mail today. Simply a great mount, Thanks for the tip!

today i bought a universal mount from rocketfish. the bicycle and car mount. i think i'm going to like this thing. the arm itself looks like what turbosix has, but it has the mount itself like what most universals have with the padded sides and the legs at the bottom.
what i really like about this is that i do NOT have to take off my silicone cover when i put the phone in a landscape position. it barely fits the device when it is extended all the way. and i can have it oriented so that i can take pictures with it when i want.

I just got the offiical Samsung Vehicle Navigation Mount Car Kit
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Vehic...QL1FII&s=merchant-items&qid=1298670628&sr=1-1
Cost was $34.11 after activating the 10% special offer code listed on the Amazon link above. While I was concerned about comments that the audio out did not work... it works PERFECTLY on my Vibrant running Froyo 2.2 You have to read the short instructions, OK so some of us don't like to "read" and "follow" written instructions, which tells you to download the Samsung Car/Home app... make sure you get the newest version of the app which supports Froyo... and when you run the app you have to touch the speaker icon to disable the internal speaker which then enables the audio output from the headphone jack on the Car cradle... a little confusing at first BUT it is a great mount AND the app works fine also... highly recomended!

Did a video of the mount in case anyone else is still doubting this mount.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBuGj5-sQl8
The mount is simply amazing. It's all you need.

bdroc said:
i didn't see this posted anywhere, but it is hands down the best car mount out there...unless you use CDs for music
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-MT500..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1296490219&sr=1-1
im sure the first question would be whether it trips the autoload or not, which it does not, it isn't nearly long enough in probably 99.9% of car cd players
the thing is tight and doesn't wobble at all but can easily be removed if need be, oh and the bottom plate can be removed, so its just the two gripper thingies
its also at the perfect eye level (for me anyway: mitsubishi lancer), and doesnt obscure the view of the road at all.
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got this as well and it works awesome!!!

ctkatz said:
today i bought a universal mount from rocketfish. the bicycle and car mount. i think i'm going to like this thing. the arm itself looks like what turbosix has, but it has the mount itself like what most universals have with the padded sides and the legs at the bottom.
what i really like about this is that i do NOT have to take off my silicone cover when i put the phone in a landscape position. it barely fits the device when it is extended all the way. and i can have it oriented so that i can take pictures with it when i want.
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I have the same Rocketfish mount and it's pretty impressive. I use this bodyglove case and I don't have any problems putting it in the mount. The suction cup has NEVER come loose from my windshield - winter or summer - and the phone sits solid. Plus I like the ease of switching the mount from landscape to horizontal.
But after watching the Clingo video, I'm already considering buying one.

Damn. I want one and they are all out everywhere

Soundgate M2 installed and working great.

Hey guys,
After thinking of what type of mount I wanted, at a reasonable price to start, I ordered the M2 from Amazon. $10 can't be beat right now, except maybe by this frankensteined holder.
The main reason I need something other than the Verizon standard dock is because the phone is in a case.
So here are a few pictures of it:
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Folded away its near invisible.
Standing up and ready for action.
The tiny nub on the back of my case.
Its very flush, so I can't even feel it in my pocket.
Phone attached. I did not supertighten the swiveling arms, so it can move just a bit. Gravity lets it rest on the dash and friction keeps it in place. And because I can adjust it a bit I can change the tilt based on glare.
I can rotate it both left and right 90 degrees. So I can charge if I need to.
Or have it stand up.
And here is the finished product. Perfect place in the line of sight too.
I just today saw the Proclip and if this does not work out I may look into that, but it seems so much more expensive for relatively little extra benefit.

I have the SG2, also. I really like it because it doesn't move at all. Just be sure to tighten the screws every 6 months or so. They back out a hair. I have three(used three different cars at one point) and I have used it with three different phones also. TP2, D2, and now the TB. I actually like your idea of turning it around to face the opposite direction because it seems to look better. I may try that. Great for watching CFB while on the road.

1454 said:
I have the SG2, also. I really like it because it doesn't move at all. Just be sure to tighten the screws every 6 months or so. They back out a hair.
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Or you could just get some loctite and be done with it
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Love it, ordering now!

pretty cool how does it mount to the car double stick tape? when its mounted is it solid?

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pretty cool how does it mount to the car double stick tape? when its mounted is it solid?
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Double stick tape. But I did not use the one that came with the mount, I used some 3M control adhesive strips, so that I can remove them with no blemish. It is incredibly solid when mounted.
After a few days now these are my new observations:
The adhesive on the phone nub is not as strong. Or maybe its the soft feel texture of my case, but the nub fell off. So I superglued it back on with a small modification. I put it with the nub upwards, so I can just slide it into the holder and not have to twist it left/right.
I noticed the holder circle nub blocker could be removed, as it has a seam, effectively letting you use it as a slide holder only, but after a bit of prying it won't budge, so I assume its glued on. That's why I glued the phone nub upwards instead.
Works wonders now. And holy crap navigation by google is awesome. Never had a smartphone before, only a Tom Tom, and that thing is excellent. GPS acquires instantly and has no issues. It acquires initially much faster if I am moving, rather than standing still. I need to find a guide on how to use Navigation, and a good car dock app.

andydumi said:
I need to find a guide on how to use Navigation, and a good car dock app.
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For navigation:
Push and hold search
Speak "Navigate to" (Address) or (Name, like "Pizza Hut")
You can even use general places if you just want a quick route to a general area, like "Navigate To Boston, MA" will give you a route to the heart of Boston. Once you get closer, you could just give it a more exact location. This is handy for long trips that you know you will be stopping at least once.
The Google car dock app is nice, or you may prefer the HTC Car dock.

Drop $30 on the verizon car dock for the TB, it works great, charges your phone and automatically launches your phone in to DOCKED mode which will allow you all types of things once you get to tinkerin'.
It seems logical to go cheaper but honestly once you start purchasing things for this phone you will quickly realize you may as well drop the dimes for the right stuff in stead of trying to find a cheaper solution. The cheaper solution never works as nicely as the OEM. of course

ThunderStick said:
Drop $30 on the verizon car dock for the TB, it works great, charges your phone and automatically launches your phone in to DOCKED mode which will allow you all types of things once you get to tinkerin'.
It seems logical to go cheaper but honestly once you start purchasing things for this phone you will quickly realize you may as well drop the dimes for the right stuff in stead of trying to find a cheaper solution. The cheaper solution never works as nicely as the OEM. of course
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That's all well and good if you're using your phone naked, but for those of us who use cases, it's a no-go.

heffe2001 said:
That's all well and good if you're using your phone naked, but for those of us who use cases, it's a no-go.
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Right. I looked into those docks, but none of them work with cases. And I don't want a windshield mounted dock, as the windshield/dashboard angle is such that it does not work well. I tried with a dock for my previous phone, as well as my Tom Tom.
So while the dock may work for him, it certainly does not fit everyone's needs.

Imagnet magnetic car mount

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

nerys71 said:
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.

orntar said:
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.

orntar said:
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.