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So, i been reading here for people that have found some docks for the cars and what not... not satisfied with what i read and have seen i went on a personal search.
Here is what i found, and i think works great.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=047DXRZ149CSNC4QZ200
It opens just far enough for the evo, snugly fit, swivels, pretty much all you want for a car dock.
If you want pictures ask and i'll take some later.
TOO BIG! I hate all of those types of car docks, soundgate m2 is the way to go baby, will save ya 15 bucks as well(more possibly if that one doesn't have free shipping)!!
i went with this one because of the FM transmitter on it. All other options require for a hanging transmitter.
Keep in mind i dont have a car with bluetooth connectivity so this was the best that i thought would do the job... so far its great. This summer vacation was fun and easy to get around because of this little(big) gadget.
Yeah that's true, might have to get my own at some point, might just go for a radio that has bluetooth connectivity though because my experience with fm transmitters have sucked in the past, but maybe that's cause i live in a area with a LOT of radio stations.
Here try This for a Car Dock
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Car-Mount-H...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item335f4f9aca
@kingakuma I just bought one and I'll give it a review when it gets here.
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Here try This for a Car Dock
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Car-Mount-H...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item335f4f9aca
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From the looks of the picture the camera would be on the right hand side when in the horizontal position, therefore upside down as far as stock android is concerned?
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From the looks of the picture the camera would be on the right hand side when in the horizontal position, therefore upside down as far as stock android is concerned?
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yeah but if you remember in android 2.2 it allows for orientation with the device facing any direction.
and i also ordered mine waiting for it to arrive
My friend got one of those ebay docks, it came in a package with one of those cheap rubberized cases and a charger.
The dock holds the phone with that case on, and it rotates around so you could put the phone in any direction. The bending arm is actually quite stiff, it doesn't move once you set it into position.
It's a decent mount, haven't seen my friend using it so don't know if the suction cup holds up but I'd expect it to.
I wonder what HTC is gonna release for their car dock in september
Alright, the soundgate sounds great and all. But how in hell do I put that round thing on my Active Seidio Case? :S That just seems wrong.
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Alright, the soundgate sounds great and all. But how in hell do I put that round thing on my Active Seidio Case? :S That just seems wrong.
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If the cage it has is rubberized, you can sand it after masking it off with tape; I'll eventually do something like this. For those still interested in the SoundGate M2, I currently use this solid-mounted (as in bolted to the dashboard) with my Evo.
Supplemental parts/grommets are from Ace Hardware. Don't mind the dust/dirty screen; took a while to get the positioning down to where I wanted it, so I was pretty hands-on.
http://lifehacker.com/5593791/build...eed&utm_campaign=Feed:+gizmodo/full+(Gizmodo)
Just do this... Under 10 bucks and really sturdy.
I went ahead and purchased the clingo car mount
http://www.clingo.com/car-mounts/universal-hands-free-mount/
for $25 shipped off of eBay (find it yourself) after it was mentioned by a member on XDA. It looked cool to me and since I didn't enjoy my Soundgate M2 mount to much I decided to give it a try.
I must say that I am very happy with the purchase. It works flawlessly with my EVO. I have tried it with two different cased, one was a regular tpu style and then with this case http://www.amazon.com/High-Quality-...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1281911569&sr=8-1\
I'm not sure what material its made from but it is comparable to leather.
Both cases worked perfectly. They stuck to the Clingo adhesive without any problems and most importantly, they stayed there. A naked EVO will work just as well.
I have had the mount only for a couple days, but so far I have driven relatively long distances without no issues whats-so-ever. I live in houston tx btw, it's 5:35 rite now and 97* degrees outside, just to give you an idea of my environment.
The adhesive on the clingo does not seem to be losing its stickiness at all after my first couple days. I found this on clingos website.
http://www.clingo.com/articles/technology
If those are true facts then you can expect this baby to last a while...
Installation was extremely easy. I have mine attached to my windshield and it sticks to it like a champ. There is an optional attachment that allows you to stick it to your car dash board which works very well also.
overall I HIGHLY recommend this product if your looking for a decent car mount and in all honestly if I was to buy a home dock for the EVO I would get another clingo. It's so simple yet practical.
I know with all these knew docks coming out from htc/sprint/eBay/wireforless nobody really considered getting a Clingo product, but you can find them for relatively cheap off of eBay and it seems like it would look nice in an office/home environment. talking about this btw http://www.clingo.com/home-and-office/universal-podium
this seems pretty neat also, might scoop it up once I get some extra cash.
http://www.clingo.com/home-and-office/parabolic-sound-sphere
I dont see a need to spend 50+ on a dock just because it charges your phone. You can get a couple spare batteries, a car charger, home charger, usb cable and screen protectors for under 20 off of eBay. That matched with a Clingo product is all I need.
P.S - I suck at writing reviews. This is just my attempt to help some fellow xda members make a decision on an accessory for there phone. If your coming here to hate on my grammar and the way I type (which i have seen A LOT of lately on XDA. Must be the summer heat or something) then troll on my friend.
Oh yeah! and if you guys want a video of the mount just let me know. Only problem is my EVO is my video recorder, but I can still go ahead and try it if ya'll want.
Thanks for the review! I was actually just on their website before I came across your post. (Its actually still open in another window lol.) Can you comment on the amount of weight it can support based on its area? I know some of the pads for the phone were pretty big, but other were smaller circles. Do you think the smaller ones would be able to support our Evos?
"It’s pretty simple, really. Clingo holds your phone. It doesn’t matter if it is a BlackBerry, iPhone, Droid, Samsung, or whatever. Whether in your car, at the office, at home, or wherever - Clingo holds it."
That's a statement from the clingo website. That is for all there products except for the little necklaces which are designed specifically for iPod nanos. So according to them any of there products should be able to support any mobile device, including our EVOs.
From my experience, which is still limited, it really doesn't seem like too much surface area is necessary to grip the phone. Also, all the "Universal Products" seem to have the same surface area and shape. They only have two products that I can see with smaller surface area. One is the nano necklace and the other is the parabolic sounds sphere....
However, I remember somebody posting something about there evos slipping a little bit while using the clingo car mount and an innocase. Not sure how accurate that is though.
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However, I remember somebody posting something about there evos slipping a little bit while using the clingo car mount and an innocase. Not sure how accurate that is though.
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He stated the arm came down a bit, the phone itself stayed put on the holder, but the entire assembly (ball joint) rotated down a bit.
ahh...well in his case all he had to do was adjust the knob and tighten it, which is easily done.
Thanks for clarifying that.
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ahh...well in his case all he had to do was adjust the knob and tighten it, which is easily done.
Thanks for clarifying that.
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I believe you guys are referring to my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7667216&postcount=22
When using the mount with my Evo and Innocase Active Limited Edition, problems arose between the pad and the ball joint at the end of the arm (where you can adjust the pads' viewing angle). The arm wasn't moving at all since it was as tight as I could get it to be. While driving, the added weight of the case was causing the pad to move downward. It felt like it was much easier to move the pad around the ball joint when the case was in use. I tried every which way to get the phone to sit still but it continuously moved down, to the point where I couldn't view the screen very well at all.
It doesn't really bother me, though, since the mount works perfectly on a naked Evo. Once I removed the case, the pad was not moving whatsoever and the connection between it and the jointed ball seemed much stiffer.
I just ordered the parabolic sound sphere... gonna play around with that before i pull the trigger on a car mount
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I believe you guys are referring to my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7667216&postcount=22
When using the mount with my Evo and Innocase Active Limited Edition, problems arose between the pad and the ball joint at the end of the arm (where you can adjust the pads' viewing angle). The arm wasn't moving at all since it was as tight as I could get it to be. While driving, the added weight of the case was causing the pad to move downward. It felt like it was much easier to move the pad around the ball joint when the case was in use. I tried every which way to get the phone to sit still but it continuously moved down, to the point where I couldn't view the screen very well at all.
It doesn't really bother me, though, since the mount works perfectly on a naked Evo. Once I removed the case, the pad was not moving whatsoever and the connection between it and the jointed ball seemed much stiffer.
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ohh, ok...maybe the innocase just adds a little to much weight for it to manage.... Have you tried cleaning the Clingo and trying it again?
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I just ordered the parabolic sound sphere... gonna play around with that before i pull the trigger on a car mount
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Let me know how that goes. I'm considering buying it, but I want to know if it actually amplifies sound at all be I go for it.
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ohh, ok...maybe the innocase just adds a little to much weight for it to manage.... Have you tried cleaning the Clingo and trying it again?
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Yeah, several times. My problem isn't with the stickiness from the green area of the pad, it's with the back where it connects to the ball joint. With or without the case, the phone doesn't slide or fall off the sticky part of the pad at all. But when I use the case, the pads' construction moves down as if it's sliding from the ball joint due to too much weight.
Kind of hard to explain clearly. The phone sticks to the pad perfectly in any scenario, though. I just think the Evo + Innocase Active is too heavy for this mount unless some slight modding is done. Nevertheless, I'm content with using the phone with no case when used with the mount. Works just fine then.
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Let me know how that goes. I'm considering buying it, but I want to know if it actually amplifies sound at all be I go for it.
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Oh I have absolutely no doubt that it will amplify sound, im just not sure how much louder it will make things... or if its going to have any strange/****ty frequency response
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Yeah, several times. My problem isn't with the stickiness from the green area of the pad, it's with the back where it connects to the ball joint. With or without the case, the phone doesn't slide or fall off the sticky part of the pad at all. But when I use the case, the pads' construction moves down as if it's sliding from the ball joint due to too much weight.
Kind of hard to explain clearly. The phone sticks to the pad perfectly in any scenario, though. I just think the Evo + Innocase Active is too heavy for this mount unless some slight modding is done. Nevertheless, I'm content with using the phone with no case when used with the mount. Works just fine then.
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In other words it goes from this | to this /
Take a black zip tie, wrap it around the back where the ball goes into the socket and cinch it down some, may be just what you need to add that bit of extra grip.
Great review.. I have the car dock, the tethering pad and the sound sphere on the way.. should be here today.
Well, all my stuff showed up. The parabolic sphere is pretty cool. It does increase the volume somewhat and maybe add a little reverb to the noise. The tethering pad is okay as well.
The car dock, however, sucks. It would probably be great on a lighter phone. So far my Evo has fallen off 3 times and seems to slide around on the pad. Pretty disappointing.. looks like my quest for a good car dock will continue.
Well, Ive done everything I could do to make the car mount work and it just wont. The design is poor and it reflects in the performance of the dock. My dock will not stay where I put it, instead sagging down and eventually dropping the phone. Ive tried everything short of wire tieing it in place (Yay for ghetto engineering) and I cant make it stay. Ive tried zip tie around the neck of the mount, stuffing tape into the ball and socket, etc.. nothing helps. Guess this one is going to end up in the trash pile too along with every other Evo mount Ive bought.
If you'd point out the failing was in the positioning of the mount, and not the mount's ability to hold the phone on its sticky pad, you might have a good chance of selling it here for not much less than you paid for it.
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If you'd point out the failing was in the positioning of the mount, and not the mount's ability to hold the phone on its sticky pad, you might have a good chance of selling it here for not much less than you paid for it.
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Well, its not just that. The Evo IMO doesnt stick to the pad very well. Maybe its the oil from my hands but I had to put a plastic case on the phone just to get it to stick. For a Nexus one or something, it probably would be great. The Evo is just too much of a beast for this mount.
On a side note, I emailed Clingo about calling me regarding this mount. Its been 2 days and no call back. Another strike against Clingo.
The rattle and shake of my universal gooseneck holder has been driving me crazy since day one, and I've been looking for another option. After watching the clingo demo video with the guy flying over speed bumps I decided to give it a try.
I've been using it in my car for a week now, and am very happy with it. Right out of the box it held my EVO (in the innocase active) no matter how hard I shook it. The grip of the pad is amazing.
As others reported, the size/weight of the EVO caused it to droop forward. If I turned the pad sideways it stayed up better, but a small black zip tie around the socket completely fixed the drooping. I figure putting a small piece of rubber band into the socket should also do the trick while still allowing repositioning.
The result has been stunning. Even over big potholes and grooved highway pavement the clingo has kept my phone still. It is soooo much easier to read without the phone shaking.
Now to see how the cling pad holds up to new england winter.
JAson
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The rattle and shake of my universal gooseneck holder has been driving me crazy since day one, and I've been looking for another option. After watching the clingo demo video with the guy flying over speed bumps I decided to give it a try.
I've been using it in my car for a week now, and am very happy with it. Right out of the box it held my EVO (in the innocase active) no matter how hard I shook it. The grip of the pad is amazing.
As others reported, the size/weight of the EVO caused it to droop forward. If I turned the pad sideways it stayed up better, but a small black zip tie around the socket completely fixed the drooping. I figure putting a small piece of rubber band into the socket should also do the trick while still allowing repositioning.
The result has been stunning. Even over big potholes and grooved highway pavement the clingo has kept my phone still. It is soooo much easier to read without the phone shaking.
Now to see how the cling pad holds up to new england winter.
JAson
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great to here its worked out well for you. I've had mine for a while and am still loving it, however, i'd like to try out the rubberband trick that you are speaking of... What exactly did you do? How big was the rubber band?
Mines has held up to texas weather 100+ with my car out in the heat, so hopefully it can handle the cold also.
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great to here its worked out well for you. I've had mine for a while and am still loving it, however, i'd like to try out the rubberband trick that you are speaking of... What exactly did you do? How big was the rubber band?
Mines has held up to texas weather 100+ with my car out in the heat, so hopefully it can handle the cold also.
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I have not used the rubber band trick on my Clingo, as the zip tie stopped the droop, but I've done it with similar ball joints. You should be able to find a small bag of rubber bands at your local office supply big box. One about 1/4" wide should do with the clingo. Just cut a piece out of the band and put it into the socket as close to on-center as you can. Line up the ball on the clingo's arm so that the mount pad will be close to the angle you want it, and snap the pieces back together. The rubber will provide grip, and provide enough to stop any drooping while still allowing you to reposition and swivel the mount head.
JAson
Hey guys,
So im still wondering which one is the best car mount for me...my car has limited spots where to put it but I got this as a gift so cant complain hehe
I made a review as I always do with my products
Hope this helps you choose the right one for you
http://youtu.be/x8XNr7A91j0
Does the mount scratch up the bezel of the phone?
did u make this review? i don't see the phone being removed from the dock. that's my only issue with the dock. it's not that easy to take the phone off.
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the way the phone goes in you dont have any hard contact with the bezzel and also its ruberized on the corners. The back part of hard plastic but there is no movement of the phone so scratches will be minimal..Be sure of course to check for hard particles before putting your phone
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did u make this review? i don't see the phone being removed from the dock. that's my only issue with the dock. it's not that easy to take the phone off.
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Yes , this is my review ..In the first part of the review when I put it in the table you can see me putting it in and out IIRC.
Indeed taking it out is not the easiest task as it is plugged into the charging port, however the benefit of it is the fact that you are minimizing cables and wires . When you pull out the part of the charger the removal is easy and the suction cup is strong enough to keep it in place
I rather it be locked in securely tho..However, as I explain on the video, there are better options out there with more mobility and same performance
i'm pretty sure removing the phone from the cradle got cut off. i saw you put the phone into the cradle 2 or 3 times but not removing it. just wanted to know if you have to push back on the tab really hard to kinda pop the phone out from the top part. everytime i try removing it, it seems like i'm not doing it correctly and will break it.
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Yes , this is my review ..In the first part of the review when I put it in the table you can see me putting it in and out IIRC.
Indeed taking it out is not the easiest task as it is plugged into the charging port, however the benefit of it is the fact that you are minimizing cables and wires . When you pull out the part of the charger the removal is easy and the suction cup is strong enough to keep it in place
I rather it be locked in securely tho..However, as I explain on the video, there are better options out there with more mobility and same performance
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What are the better options out there for car mounts for this phone?
thanks
Did he say 49.99 or 14.99?
49.99 plus tax
Thanks for the review I went ahead and ordered one from Amazon $34 shipped.
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i'm pretty sure removing the phone from the cradle got cut off. i saw you put the phone into the cradle 2 or 3 times but not removing it. just wanted to know if you have to push back on the tab really hard to kinda pop the phone out from the top part. everytime i try removing it, it seems like i'm not doing it correctly and will break it.
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oh im sorry well to be honest pushing was not that hard..yes there is resistance but not necesarely hard just be sure you are moving the bottom away first so the charging port doesnt go on an angle..the click you hear is more of the plastic getting in place than the charger getting in. It was slightly harder than removing a regular car charger. Just be careful when pushing the tab back and try to do it straight . The removing process should be exactly the opposite of the inserting one
$50 for a mount is too much. Although I love the phone and Google Navigation a lot, but it does get quiet hot while on GPS and charging at the same time. I will stick with my Garmin GPS.
Nice!
Great review! Thanks!! Saved me $50. This mount would have been a huge dissapointment for me and I was super close to getting it today. It's not like Samsung to skimp out on looks and functionality!?!
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Great review! Thanks!! Saved me $50. This mount would have been a huge dissapointment for me and I was super close to getting it today. It's not like Samsung to skimp out on looks and functionality!?!
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glad I was able to help! there are better ones out there..I will be trying to review some as well ..just waiting to purchase some hehe
I just dont understand why did samsung used so much plastic in the wrong parts!
It serves me perfectly.
The OEM Car Mount serves me really well.
I modified it with a vent mount because I did not want to install it to the glass.
After I put it to the vent, it works really well. It stays firmly even if I operate while I am driving. I do not have any problem to put or take out the phone from the mount even thou my phone has Ghost Armour Black Carbon.
Of course I have to use a force a bit to the tap, but no trouble to me.
After I got the mount, I have not used Garmin 1450LMT at all, so finally I sold it. The Car mount is the most useful accessory that I've purchased for the phone. I paid around $33 for the OEM mount & $2.50 for the vent mount from Amazon.com.
PS. Please excuse the dust in the vent. I was surprised when I saw the pictures. I think I need to detail the car very soon.
very well done sir! I like your custom mount option! The product is rock solid..however in my case I just needed more flexibility
I'm really digging the OEM navigation mount. Works wonderfully if attached to the windshield. But completely useless as a dash mount, don't know why they even give you the dash "puck" as there is not way in hell you can adjust it as a dash mount (*at least in a 4Runner).
But the BEST thing is the line-out capability in car mode!!! IT'S AWESOME!!!
I tried most phone mounts for the car and did not like them. I don't like the window mount as it obstructs your vision and leaves circles inside the front windshield. It is also too far away to touch the screen/phone as you drive. I didn't like the vent mount because during the hot Summer days, you have one less AC vent blowing at you. I recently bought the CD player slot mount and I LOVE IT! It places your phone a lot lower than the vent mounts and it fits a wide variety of phones. It is also more discrete to motorists around you and its way closer/easier to touch the screen. You just place your phone on it and squeeze the sides until it locks. Then you can tilt it to landscape, tilt it back and forward, and tilt it towards the left or right. When you are done, you just press the top rear and it opens up. It will fit our phone and even the Galaxy Note. Oh yeah I had to buy this as my 4.5" screen Samsung T989 did not fit my old vent mount that fit my G2X. I bought mine from a vendor through Amazon. Check out the 4.5 star rating from 134 customers. Its $19.95 with Free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-MT500...W3D4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325492429&sr=8-1
Is there a mount that I can place down by where the gear is? I don't want windshield or dash because they obstruct my view. I don't want vent mount because I need my vents for air conditioning and it's still a bit high. I can't do CD mount like the guy above posted because my cd slot is behind my built-in GPS which flips out to put CDs in.
Can anybody recommend a good mount or would any dash mount work for that situation. I'm thinking maybe putting it in the cup holder or nearby.
Here's my custom effort:
In search of a vehicle dock that will accommodate the size of the Galaxy S III with a case.
Preferably one that fits in the heating/AC vents, or mounts on the front of your dashboard and not on top of the dashboard. I guess one without the suction cup.
Going to be mainly used for Navigation.
Any suggestions?
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In search of a vehicle dock that will accommodate the size of the Galaxy S III with a case.
Preferably one that fits in the heating/AC vents, or mounts on the front of your dashboard and not on top of the dashboard. I guess one without the suction cup.
Going to be mainly used for Navigation.
Any suggestions?
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I got this guy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160825622184?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Goes in the CD player. I wanted something that wasn't a windshield mount.
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I got this guy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160825622184?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Goes in the CD player. I wanted something that wasn't a windshield mount.
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Thanks, never seen one that slides into the CD slot. Btw...that link said for iPhone 4S.
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http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Galaxy-S-III-I9300_c_27331.html
And chose one for you. I've ordered this one http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Sl...Using-OtterBox-Commuter-Case---_p_130841.html yesterday cause I've had the same one for my Fascinate for almost 2 years. Perfect fit and very good quality.
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I got this guy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160825622184?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Goes in the CD player. I wanted something that wasn't a windshield mount.
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That's really cool!
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I got this guy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160825622184?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Goes in the CD player. I wanted something that wasn't a windshield mount.
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That looks really cool. Does it go it and out of the CD player easily? Do you just leave it there or is it easy enough to quickly plug in when you want?
Does it still "see" the satellites well enough from the lower position in the car?
I assume you can confirm the GS3 fits well in it even though it says it's for iphone?
Anyone know of other CD mounts to compare to?
Amazon review for this one you got are generally very good.
http://www.amazon.com/Mounteks-Universal-Hands-Free-Devices-Magellan/dp/B004E5W3D4
Best car holder I've ever had!
Don't know if people just don't know about these or just don't like them. I got mine back in February and used it on my old E4GT and now the S3, I absolutly love it! The key is, for me anyways, getting a TPU case( always use TPU so no biggie there ) take an exacto knife and cut a perfect sized cut out for the tiny magnet. If you do it correctly the looks isn't bad at all( use the small magnet, works fine for me ) and more importantly it wont 'wobble' on the table, lays flat. Sorry don't have any pics of my old setup and haven't cut out my new one yet. Also, nice that we have replaceable back covers in case you're worried about it marring up the back if you want to remove it later.
As far as construction quality, magnet hold strenght both are superb, haven't hadd one inceidentl fall off the holder. Also magent doesn't seem to interfer with wifi or cell at all. NFC I haven't tested yet, but my suggestion would be to mount it towards the top side of the case away from the battery( like were the carrier logo is on the back )
Anyways just my 2 cents, check out youtube they have a couple good reviews of it on there.
http://eshop.tetrax.us/
I can't post pics/links but I followed Lifehacker's guide to making a car mount out of office supplies (site should be easy to find with that information). It works surprisingly well, even with the size of the S3 and the fact that my vehicle's vents aren't perfectly suited for the application. I thought it'd be kind of ghetto but it's hidden while in use and easy to remove and stash away when not in use.
I'll make a thread with pics once I have enough posts.
I got this one: http://www.amazon.com/SLIM-GRIP-WIN...CAR-STEREO/dp/B004H4FN6Q/ref=cm_aya_orig_subj
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769055
Take your time and look around. There's plenty of car mounts that will fit this phone with a case.
Seems like most are the suction cup kind
will work for any phone even tablets
Sorry long time forum reader but first time posting. I can't post a link but search "soundgate m2 car mount"
You can probably find them cheaper. Used my for the og dinc for 2 years. I put the disc on my case instead of the phone. But I would have no reservations to put it directly on the phone as the disc is extremely unobtrusive. Just clean the spot you want to mount the arm really well with included wipe or rubbing alcohol. The arm mounts with a 3m adhesive pad and folds almost flush when not in use. Very slick. Put the discs on anything you want to dock to the arm. I forget how much weight it can handle but I saw a tablet being used as well. Sorry tried to upload pictures and after an afternoon of searching the forums on how to do it, i still cant get it. Just google "soundgate m2 car mount" you wont be dissapointed.
I have this one. I love it. Works with any case, holds tight. I have mine in the vents. http://www.breffo.com/collections/spiderpodium
lynseyw said:
I have this one. I love it. Works with any case, holds tight. I have mine in the vents. http://www.breffo.com/collections/spiderpodium
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That looks interesting, never seen that before. How do you put that in your vent? Looks like it wasn't designed for that.
SamsungVibrant said:
That looks interesting, never seen that before. How do you put that in your vent? Looks like it wasn't designed for that.
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you just kinda put it in the vents, and then bend it down. works great! It really stays put too. Check out the gallery section on the site, there are other pics of it in the vents. Got one for a friend and he loves it. It really does hold tight in the vent, even more so then ones designed for the vent. Easy to take out too
lynseyw said:
you just kinda put it in the vents, and then bend it down. works great! It really stays put too. Check out the gallery section on the site, there are other pics of it in the vents. Got one for a friend and he loves it. It really does hold tight in the vent, even more so then ones designed for the vent. Easy to take out too
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Can I order if I live in the U.S.? Also I don't see the gallery.
lexluthor said:
That looks really cool. Does it go it and out of the CD player easily? Do you just leave it there or is it easy enough to quickly plug in when you want?
Does it still "see" the satellites well enough from the lower position in the car?
I assume you can confirm the GS3 fits well in it even though it says it's for iphone?
Anyone know of other CD mounts to compare to?
Amazon review for this one you got are generally very good.
http://www.amazon.com/Mounteks-Universal-Hands-Free-Devices-Magellan/dp/B004E5W3D4
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It goes in very easy. It only takes a few seconds to install. It holds the S III securely even with a case on it.
Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8uy-XfhEqQ&feature=related
Maverick777 said:
It goes in very easy. It only takes a few seconds to install. It holds the S III securely even with a case on it.
Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8uy-XfhEqQ&feature=related
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Does it hold the phone in the vertical position, or only horizontal?
RubenRybnik said:
Don't know if people just don't know about these or just don't like them. I got mine back in February and used it on my old E4GT and now the S3, I absolutly love it! The key is, for me anyways, getting a TPU case( always use TPU so no biggie there ) take an exacto knife and cut a perfect sized cut out for the tiny magnet. If you do it correctly the looks isn't bad at all( use the small magnet, works fine for me ) and more importantly it wont 'wobble' on the table, lays flat. Sorry don't have any pics of my old setup and haven't cut out my new one yet. Also, nice that we have replaceable back covers in case you're worried about it marring up the back if you want to remove it later.
As far as construction quality, magnet hold strenght both are superb, haven't hadd one inceidentl fall off the holder. Also magent doesn't seem to interfer with wifi or cell at all. NFC I haven't tested yet, but my suggestion would be to mount it towards the top side of the case away from the battery( like were the carrier logo is on the back )
Anyways just my 2 cents, check out youtube they have a couple good reviews of it on there.
http://eshop.tetrax.us/
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wow that's nice! Why did you have to cut out a hole in your case, the link says it comes with a case (I'm assuming with the magnet attached)!
SamsungVibrant said:
In search of a vehicle dock that will accommodate the size of the Galaxy S III with a case.
Preferably one that fits in the heating/AC vents, or mounts on the front of your dashboard and not on top of the dashboard. I guess one without the suction cup.
Going to be mainly used for Navigation.
Any suggestions?
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ProClip. It is a little more money, but well worth it. I would get the proper mount for your vehicle (vent or side mount) and the adjustable phone mount so you can use it with a case. The also make a clip so you can move the mount from car to car.
Sadly, mine was recently stolen, but they offered me a discount because of my loss.
So I created a ghetto version as a sort of joke in exchange.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jH3XoLqfXsY
www.proclipusa.com
SamsungVibrant said:
In search of a vehicle dock that will accommodate the size of the Galaxy S III with a case.
Preferably one that fits in the heating/AC vents, or mounts on the front of your dashboard and not on top of the dashboard. I guess one without the suction cup.
Going to be mainly used for Navigation.
Any suggestions?
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I use this one and I love it.. http://www.amazon.com/MSW-Exogear-Exomount-Universal-Mount/dp/B004Z8ZLOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342868939&sr=8-1&keywords=exogear+car+mount
I'm looking to get a car mount for my Nexus 5, but I'm not sure which style to go with. My dad has the Aduro u-grip and likes it, but he says it has fallen off his dash a couple times. He doesn't use the 3M tape though, so I imagine that could stick it more permanently.
http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Univers...GLF8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405607983&sr=8-2
I've also seen options that fit on your vent.
http://www.amazon.com/Kenu-Airframe...1B4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405608084&sr=8-1
The vents in my car are fairly close together, so I'm a little concerned about that fitting.
I haven't really seen many of the traditional windshield mount options, but I never had much success with those sticking well anyway.
Any thoughts on the two I posted plus other possibilities?
raptir said:
I'm looking to get a car mount for my Nexus 5, but I'm not sure which style to go with. My dad has the Aduro u-grip and likes it, but he says it has fallen off his dash a couple times. He doesn't use the 3M tape though, so I imagine that could stick it more permanently.
http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Univers...GLF8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405607983&sr=8-2
I've also seen options that fit on your vent.
http://www.amazon.com/Kenu-Airframe...1B4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405608084&sr=8-1
The vents in my car are fairly close together, so I'm a little concerned about that fitting.
I haven't really seen many of the traditional windshield mount options, but I never had much success with those sticking well anyway.
Any thoughts on the two I posted plus other possibilities?
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Hello,
The one that your dad has is awful, it won't stick even with the 3M tape/disk. As for the second one, I used with a smaller phone and it worked fine, but I think it might be a tight fit for the N5, especially if you use a case.
I currently have these two:
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Windsh...ie=UTF8&qid=1405608590&sr=8-5&keywords=iottie
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Univer...ie=UTF8&qid=1405608655&sr=8-7&keywords=iottie
The first one is in my car, the other one in my wife's. I particularly like mine, as it is easier to get the phone in and out. Also, you won't need the 3M tape. iOttie uses an special type of suction cup that attaches to virtually anything. I will also like to mention that both mounts have fallen a couple of times, during the winter time, but I am talking about really cold temperatures. You can put them in the windshield as well as in the dashboard, but I don't like to put them in the windshield, because I mostly listen to music through my phone and it is kind of far away to use for me.
Regarding the vent mounts, I have used them in the past with other phones, and there is just one major benefit in my opinion. When you are using the navigation app, the phone tends to get really hot and if you are listening to music is even worse. With your phone in the vent, that won't be an issue, even during the winter. The only con I can think of is that some of those vent mounts won't have a strong hold in your phone, so if you hit a big bump in the road the phone might come out.
I hope this helps.
cgjjaf said:
Regarding the vent mounts, I have used them in the past with other phones, and there is just one major benefit in my opinion. When you are using the navigation app, the phone tends to get really hot and if you are listening to music is even worse. With your phone in the vent, that won't be an issue, even during the winter. The only con I can think of is that some of those vent mounts won't have a strong hold in your phone, so if you hit a big bump in the road the phone might come out.
I hope this helps.
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Yeah, that's why I was looking at vent mounts. My old HTC Incredible would overheat if I didn't position my one vent in such a way as to blow cold air on it. Unfortunately in my new car the vents can't angle to blow cold air on where the phone would be in a window or dash mount.
I have a Kenu Airframe and am a huge fan. I've had it for a little over a year. Excellent product.
atoy74 said:
I have a Kenu Airframe and am a huge fan. I've had it for a little over a year. Excellent product.
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+1 on the Kenu, but I used it with the Nexus5 Qi charger. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...es/kenu-airframe-n5-wireless-charger-t2573184
It's very convenient to have the N5 magnetically mounted. I tried without the magnetic charger, it's a bit hard to insert/remove the phone from the Kenu mount.
I use a vent clip one I picked up from Wally-World. It worked fine for the last three phones I've had. $15.