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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
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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?

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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.

[Review] SlipGrip Mounts

EDIT: Posted my review - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582898&page=2
Does anybody here have any experience with these?
I originally planned to buy one for my Incredible but never got around to it. The thing that interests me about these is that they supposedly fit the phone while a case is still on. No pogo charging of course, but not having to take the case off compensates for that in my mind.
Here's their selection for the Galaxy Nexus: http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Galaxy-Nexus_c_21957.html

Guess I'll just have to buy one and see then.

if you are using a tpu or any case with a smooth flat back you can check out the clingo mount. thats what im using with the incipio silicrylic works great you dont even see the mount with the phone on and you can use it for your next phone.

It seems like they work well based on the few videos I found. Here's a video of the EVO version, ignore the cheesy music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb3a...DvjVQa1PpcFOK-sVRP7Ikki2KBkd2dR1aFq9dFhq7kZs=

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It seems like they work well based on the few videos I found. Here's a video of the EVO version, ignore the cheesy music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb3a...DvjVQa1PpcFOK-sVRP7Ikki2KBkd2dR1aFq9dFhq7kZs=
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I'm interested in the goose neck holder but I'm a bit skeptical on how their "hard rubber or silicone case" version works. If my rubber or silicone case is smaller and thinner than average, is it going to be loose? If my case is large and in-charge is it going to be difficult to remove and put in?
If anyone can provide a review, I'd love to take a good look at it. They look much better and more secure than the Arkon holder I have. The last thing I want though is something loose or hard to put in.

I'll probably be buying one of the "for Hard Rubber or Silicone Case" ones and will be using it with a Cruzerlite A2 case. I'll post a review when I do.

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I'll probably be buying one of the "for Hard Rubber or Silicone Case" ones and will be using it with a Cruzerlite A2 case. I'll post a review when I do.
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Awesome. I'll be waiting for that.

Broke down and ordered (gooseneck). I'll give an ETA if they send me a tracking number. Based on reviews of the same mount for other phones, it should be decent.

I bought the proclip air vent mount for my nexus! Its awesome! Well worth the price I paid!
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They look good to me. If I wasn't in the process of doing the touchstone mod & hanging one of those in my car I would probably do this.

It'll probably be here early next week. Expect some pics and my thoughts.

The mount was delivered today.
My first impression is positive. It feels nice and solid.
The suction cup is large and very strong. I tried pulling it off and it didn't budge. I'll have to see how it holds up with extended use.
The goose neck is very sturdy and takes a bit of force to adjust which is good. It means it won't go moving on it's own.
The phone holder fits my Nexus nicely with either my Cruzerlite A2 or Diztronic TPU cases on the phone. The clip holds the phone snugly enough to securely hold it but not so tight that it's hard to remove. There are cut outs for the camera and the speaker on the back (pic below). Where it connects to the goose neck, there is a ball/socket type adjustment which allows it to tilt in all directions.
There's a small flaw in the design near the headphone jack. It's not cut out quite deep enough (can be seen in last pic). I'm sure this could be easily fixed by using a round file to deepen the cutout to where it should to be. This isn't a problem in my case, as I connect to my radio via Bluetooth, but it's something to consider if you need access to it.
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The camera is unobstructed by the holder. The suction cup easily gets in the way, but the goose neck can be adjusted to avoid it. This is useful for recording video and time-lapses.
The mount is handy for using the Torque OBD scanner app safely in addition to GPS navigation.
The too shallow head phone jack cut out.
Overall, this is a good mount for the money. Especially if you want the ability to leave your case on. The shipping was very fast from SlipGrip and they offer a variety of other mounting options.
Pros: Fits phone with a case ON, camera cut out, nice suction cup, sturdy goose neck, universal fit.
Cons: Improper cutout for head phone jack.

Ordered some NFC stickers. Gonna put one in the dock and see how it works.

What BT OBD reader are you using?
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cingkrab said:
What BT OBD reader are you using?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006MPZ9VC/ref=oh_o04_s00_i00_details

just saw this on my google reader
check this usb power dock pro flex
i wonder if this would fit with my nexus with the defender case if not with the defender case I planned to get this is pretty soon, rearth or the androidified tpu case

They make one fitted for the Defender case. http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Using-Defender-Case_c_21961.html

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They make one fitted for the Defender case. http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Using-Defender-Case_c_21961.html
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i did see that but then i saw the one that has the a/c power built in im like ZOMGZ i want that. UGH cant decide

any update on a good car mount for the nexus I know have a rearth case on my Verizon nexus

Wallee M - Magnetic Phone Mounting case for Galaxy Nexus.

found this on kickstarter.
Seems pretty nice:
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in both black and white.
And not only just a mounting disk. but also a desk stand and a car mount.
Kickstarter link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2128511339/wallee-m-modular-magnetic-phone-mounting-system

whoa really cool. Almost makes me want a case. I might even give in if the samsung car dock doesn't come out before this kickstarter ends.

Woah! I want that.

I really like this idea. But I hate that they made the cutout for the pogo pins.

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but wouldn't the Touchstone mod do just as well as this, if not better?

does anyone have a clue if this would work with the LTE variant. in the video the guy sounds aussie and wondering if this only works with GSM.
Only reason i ask here is because it doesn't say anywhere on the kick starter page what type it is for

this is the best looking case and mounting system I have ever seen... Wow I've got the strangest boner right now.

The big question I have: Will the magnet or the thickness of the case interfere with NFC? Actually, I may have the answer. I just took a 6x6 array of Buckyballs and put them over a 1k NFC tag. It was able to read the tag, but it took a few tries. That array covered a smaller area than the X. It's also not clear from the kickstarter if the magnet is on the phone, bracket, or both.
EDIT: I also wonder how well the compass works while the phone is in the case.

Archpope said:
The big question I have: Will the magnet or the thickness of the case interfere with NFC? Actually, I may have the answer. I just took a 6x6 array of Buckyballs and put them over a 1k NFC tag. It was able to read the tag, but it took a few tries. That array covered a smaller area than the X. It's also not clear from the kickstarter if the magnet is on the phone, bracket, or both.
EDIT: I also wonder how well the compass works while the phone is in the case.
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its says on the kickstarter page the magnet is in the mount not the case

Brilliant!! I hope they succeed meeting their goal. I'll definitely buy this.
Install a NFC chip on it and make banks!!!!

cade80 said:
its says on the kickstarter page the magnet is in the mount not the case
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Magnets don't work with just one. There is one also in the case.
Cool product, albeit overpriced. I'd get one if it was <20 and if I could figure out what I would use them for.

KL4V1CL3 said:
Magnets don't work with just one. There is one also in the case.
Cool product, albeit overpriced. I'd get one if it was <20 and if I could figure out what I would use them for.
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Incorrect. You only need one magnet and one piece of metal that is attracted to it.
Are the magnets in the Cases or in the Accessories?
We knew it wouldn't be any fun carrying strong magnets in your pockets all day - rest assured the magnets are in each of the accessories, not the cases. This allows us to keep case thickness to a minimum, instead adding a beautiful brushed steel inlay to the cases which is attracted to the magnets in each accessory.
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Incorrect. You only need one magnet and one piece of metal that is attracted to it.
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I apologize, I phrased that poorly. There is the magnet, and the piece of metal which is an induced magnet or paramagnet under the magnetic field. What I was trying to get at is that the case itself includes metal and would potentially interfere with NFC, the compass, and maybe GPS, especially while it was in its dock. I do not know the extent of this.
Again, sorry for the confusion. Thanks for the clarification daveknights. Just trying to add to the conversation.
Looking at the inlay again, it is small as **** and probably wouldn't do anything. Really this only means that you probably won't be able to use NFC in its dock (initiate car mode) and that the compass may not work well in the car dock.

This thing looks like almost exactly what I have been looking for. C'mon hurry up!!!
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Too bad the only part id realy want is the car mount and the case, but you are forced to buy the full package to do so, 105$ is on the costly side even if you get a case with the mount.

I might have to try out this ghetto solution just to see it is at all something I'd use.
Or maybe this.
Then grab one of these Brackettron mounts for a nice, flush, professional looking install in my car.
Biggest problem would be holding it up so it doesn't rotate (hence the "X" design of the Wallee). But this could be pretty easily bypassed by key magnet placement/specialized mount.
Here is the only example of a Bracketron install I could find for some reason, but imagine this but without the giant "clamp" style holder.
Found some DIY examples: 1, 2, and 3.
Some are better than others, but all have some potential.
Also, found this retail solution. I don't know how secure it is though. Might be annoying in that it lifts up the phone if it is laid down on the table, but at the same time this may protect the camera.
I'm tempted to make a concealed install (similar to DIY example 1) combined with touchstone mod and NFC. This plus a bluetooth stereo would make it so I had a completely seamless/wireless/invisible install in my car. Something like this (there are a lot of examples) but with a stronger magnet and the touchstone hidden in my center console. I know I could fit it right above the HVAC controls and below my headunit.

A few things
1) I don't like that I need a case to fix the metal ring to my phone, i'd rather just fix it to my battery cover.
2) http://www.tetrax.com/us/products/xway-line is what I use now, and it's nice for the car, didn't even think about using more for a wall or desktop type dock, but like that idea now
3) I've never had a problem using NFC with my xway attached to my battery back.
4) My GPS works flawlessly with the xway
5)I think I have problems with my compass because of it though. Or google sky / star chart just don't seem to be able to use with the nexus
6) LTE/GSM/Extended battery? I doubt it supports extended battery, which would be a bummer

Guys, the whole point of this case is not just that it magnetically attaches your phone to the mount, but also that it has a texture and shape specifically tooled for the mount. Magnets alone are no good for making a solid mount because of the texture that Samsung uses on the stock battery door. You need a smooth matte texture to increase the friction to keep it from slipping, otherwise you have to use really strong magnets, which will break NFC and the compass. Anyone who has tried doing the Touchstone mod to their Nexus can see very well the difference in how well the Palm Pre sticks to the mount compared to the Nexus.

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Guys, the whole point of this case is not just that it magnetically attaches your phone to the mount, but also that it has a texture and shape specifically tooled for the mount. Magnets alone are no good for making a solid mount because of the texture that Samsung uses on the stock battery door. You need a smooth matte texture to increase the friction to keep it from slipping, otherwise you have to use really strong magnets, which will break NFC and the compass. Anyone who has tried doing the Touchstone mod to their Nexus can see very well the difference in how well the Palm Pre sticks to the mount compared to the Nexus.
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Simply not true, my xway has been stuck to my battery cover since I bought my nexus in october. It has NEVER come off. I've tried to pull it off and I just can't. When I had the xway dot on my incredible it actually ripped part of the the plastic coating off the incredible. It's very sticky. I have the extended battery cover, but it has the same texture as the stock and it will not come off if you put it on right, i held it on to the cover with a clamp for 3 hours haven't had a problem since....

KL4V1CL3 said:
Magnets don't work with just one. There is one also in the case.
Cool product, albeit overpriced. I'd get one if it was <20 and if I could figure out what I would use them for.
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magnets stick to metal, there is metal in the case not a magnet.
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We knew it wouldn't be any fun carrying strong magnets in your pockets all day - rest assured the magnets are in each of the accessories, not the cases. This allows us to keep case thickness to a minimum, instead adding a beautiful brushed steel inlay to the cases which is attracted to the magnets in each accessory.
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DIY custom car dock for the Galaxy S3

So after getting my new S3 a couple weeks ago I decided I wanted a dock for my truck to be able use navigation, music, etc a little more conveniently….
I was really surprised to find out that Samsung has not made an S3 specific dock yet….
After doing some searching, I found a thread here that showed the Infuse 4G car dock worked (thanks ookba!), so I picked one up from ATT last week to play with.
While it does what I want, I couldn’t use it with my Aduro shell holster case as it does not come off easily. In addition, I couldn’t mount the dock where I wanted in my truck.
So I decided to make my own dock and mount; hopefully someone here can benefit from this. This won't win any beauty awards, but it works.
The materials I used are as follows:
1/8” black Kydex (McMaster-Carr PN 8650K112)
Cannibalized Infuse 4G dock
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Pro-Fit Toyota specific VSM G3 mount – This was sort of a mistake; I didn’t look closely enough where the mount was intended to be installed into my Tundra. The mount was made to be installed on the passenger side of the radio which is way too far away for me. So I ended up using the parts, but as the kit was $50, I probably could’ve done it cheaper if I was paying attention.
1/8 x 1.5 x 6” aluminum strip (Home Depot)
In addition, So I did not melt my expensive S3, I needed to make a replacement that I could use to form the Kydex with, once I heated it up; For that I used the Incipio case that I had first bought, but didn’t really like.
I also got some polyester casting resin and activator from an art supply house to make the form.
(Black electrical tape placed over openings to keep resin from leaking out)
After about 24 hours I had a "new" GS3! This picture shows the new resin S3 in the Incipio case...
Out of the mold. Note that the textured side of the Kydex is what contacts the phone; it almost feels soft.
Next I needed to fit the USB portion of the Infuse dock onto my cradle; In order for my S3 to slide onto the USB port, I had to mill the back of my cradle until the phone slid onto the USB smoothly. I ended up taking off nearly 1/16” from the back.
Once that was done, I cut out the center portion of the Infuse dock connector so I could fill it with epoxy and make it a bit stronger. I also had to grind down the bottom a bit to make it flat.
The scary part was actually gluing the 2 pieces to together so the USB plug lined up with the phone; For this, I had to use the actual phone and not my resin mockup…… Fortunately I did not end up gluing my phone to the dock!
Not the prettiest, but fully functional!
I did polish up the edges so they were smooth with my Dremel.
Here is the dock with the Pro-Fit Lock Plate (PN BR202-LP) secured to the back. You can also see that I molded the top of the cradle over an Exacto knife handle as a retainer for the phone.
With phone
I may cut off the tab at the top, as the phone fits in nice and snug by itself, so I don’t think it is in any danger of falling out. We’ll see…
Next, I need a mount!
I hammered on a 6” strip of 1/8” aluminum to make my mount. You can see the Tundra Pro-fit mount below it… More on that later…
Here is the mount sitting on my dash
This was an experiment, but I decided to try using some Command wall strips to secure the mount to the dash.
Command strips installed, Pro-fit mount bolted onto the end.
Mount “secured “ to the dash….
This is the mount temporarily secured where I wanted it with the owners manual as ballast.
So how did it work? It worked pretty well actually, with just a couple issues: The mount vibrated around a bit too much while driving and was a little too close to the steering wheel; however the dock itself worked well. I will probably mod the mount to stiffen it up.

Very creative !
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As far as using Command strips for adhesive.... lets say that was a waste of cash!
I parked in the sun for a couple hours and the mount dropped right off... i measured almost 180 degrees on my dash with my IR thermometer.
I'll just try some heavy duty double sided tape next.... I was hoping to get something that could be removed relatively easily.

Do you by any chance have a power drill I could borrow??? lol
Nice work! i would have ruined the case, cut off a finger or drilled through my phone if I attempted something like that! :laugh:

Beemer533 said:
As far as using Command strips for adhesive.... lets say that was a waste of cash!
I parked in the sun for a couple hours and the mount dropped right off... i measured almost 180 degrees on my dash with my IR thermometer.
I'll just try some heavy duty double sided tape next.... I was hoping to get something that could be removed relatively easily.
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I've used thos strips as well and they do not hold up in the heat. What I've found to work is using 3M outdoor mounting tape. It holds up to the hot Phoenix weather. Nice Tundra by the way :good:

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I've used thos strips as well and they do not hold up in the heat. What I've found to work is using 3M outdoor mounting tape. It holds up to the hot Phoenix weather. Nice Tundra by the way :good:
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If it holds up in Phoenix than it should work pretty well here in Syracuse... Where did you buy the 3M outdoor tape? I haven't had a chance to drop buy HD or Loews yet.
Thanks! I've been very happy with my Tundra so far. Tows and drives really well.

awesome! I am in the midst of trying something like this myself! KUDOS!!!
Thanks for posting this will crazy details! Might have to steal some of this!!

No problem! Steal away... I have a few more pictures that I didn't post; just ask if you want to see anything in more detail...

if you could show more details of how you mounted the infuse dock... heck any pics! lol

Interesting, thanks for the post!

flawedlegacy said:
if you could show more details of how you mounted the infuse dock... heck any pics! lol
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Sure, I should have some more pics for that. I will update shortly....

somerandomguy1 said:
Interesting, thanks for the post!
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NP, glad to help.

UPDATE
Sooo, I did discover the downside of using Kydex.... I originally selected Kydex as my material due to its relatively low "heat forming" point...(~150)..
I am in Denver this week for work, so I brought my dock with me to use in my rental car; this afternoon I left work and when i put the phone in the dock I found one of the "wings" that holds the phone had opened up a bit.
It was 95 degrees out and I know from my measurements in my truck back home, that I was seeing 175 degrees (measured on the dash with IR)
Judging by how hot the steering wheel was, I'm guessing the interior heated up close enough to the forming temperature of Kydex that it softened up a bit..
This isn't a huge deal for me as I can just remove the dock from the mount when I'm not in the car and set it aside out of the sun.
I would like to get a material that will be more heat resistant though, which means that it will require more heat to form, which in turn means that my current resin mold won't cut it....
Looks like I will have to get some heat resistant silicon and make a mold that I can pour a liquid metal into to make a heat resistant form.
Stay tuned!

In response to previous request about how I secured the Infuse dock to my cradle; here is some additional details...
If you have the Infuse dock, this is the part that slides to insert the USB connector into the phone; I simply removed it from the dock it self. On the rear is a thin piece of plastic that just pulls out; under that you will see 4 small philips screws. Those are what holds this piece to the rest of the dock.
Once I had the screws out, I cut out the center portion so I could fill the cavity with epoxy. My original plan was to fill with epoxy to strengthen it, let harden and then secure it to my cradle with screws. I ended up just using the epoxy to secure it, so probably didn't need to fill it, but no big deal, either way would work.
THis is a close up of the back of my cradle (i think this picture was also in the original post) I took my dremel and with a sanding drum I carefully sanded out an area so the dock would fit correctly.
I spent quite a bit of time lining up the dock with my phone and sanding until it fit correctly
Here is the dock epoxied to the cradle

Review of iOttie Easy One Touch car mount holder w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of iOttie Easy One Touch car mount holder for Note 2: http://www.iottie.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=1008&ProductType=321
When a company puts "easy one touch" in their product description, you know they mean business I went through a number of different car mounts in the last few months and this is the first one which allows a very easy one hand operation. I don't look for fancy car mounts with power cradles or already attached cables limiting my setup. I need flexibility of universal grip mount where I can manage where and how I attach my micro-usb power cable without a need of taking a case off my phone to fit into the holder. There is a few other car mounts available in this category, but what I found is that nobody delivered it to perfection like iOttie car mount.
Starting with suction pad, you get a very strong gel base adhesive material and the pad itself made out of thick and durable silicone. The suction cup is actually labeled as "super suction cup", and trust me - it will stick to anything like a cement glue. But at the same time, with some force it will be easy to remove, doesn't leave any residue, and after rinsing under the water it's like brand new. There were no issues sticking to a textured dashboard in my car. As a matter of fact, this is the only mount I was able to stick to a vertical textured area above glove box door in my car - totally insane!!! And just to prove that it can stick to any surface and be removed without damaging it, I also used it at home in a kitchen mounted to the top and upside down, as well as vertically mounted to my painted wall and the door. In every case it stuck dead on, and after removing (did require some force) it came off clean without leaving any residue or damaging the surface. Something to think about if you are planning to use it in the house as well. Arm connecting the mounting base to the actual holder has multiple adjustment knobs for different angles and full 360 degree rotation. All the knobs are easily accessible and very comfortable to adjust with fingers and doesn't require any additional tools. My only comment is that I wish it would have a universal ball joint connection as an option to be compatible with other mounts, although I'm not sure if its even necessary considering how capable this mount already is.
Now to the holder itself. It's as simple as it can get, yet brilliantly executed to work with one hand. You just push on two side bars to open both extendable arms which pops up a trigger button in the middle, and place your phone inside which pushes on the trigger button to securely lock the arms. That's all! Both arms and a trigger button have soft lining, no worries about scratching your phone or the case. And also you have an adjustable extension shelf for an additional support to find a better position for your phone placement relative to holder where side arms doesn't interfere with power/volume buttons. Everything is made out of durable plastic material. Also, I have to mention that both the packaging box and iOttie website have a very detailed installation/operation instructions.
This mount does exactly what it says - it's easy and it's one touch. Also it's a bargain for under $20 on Amazon, where it's actually #1 selling car mount.
Here are the pictures taken both at home and in the car. I still get a kick out of the one mounted vertically above my glove compartment
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I enjoy the iOttie as well for my car dock needs. The only knock on it, and it's more for selected people, you can only use it with the OEM/slim battery and a slim case, such as yours or TPU case. It's not Defender friendly.
The only dock I think may compete with it is the Clingo you see on TV. But that dock may not work well with cases that are silicon based such as TPUs. But the Clingo Neklit works pretty well with my Cruzerlite TPU case.

does it come with any audio/power cableing, or is it just a mount?
thanks!

I can attest to the strength of the suction cup. It's the most insane one I've ever seen. Even when you don't pull down the locking tab, the suction cup holds so securely I had to literally peel it off the glass on the windshield. I've mounted it on the dash as well and if I pulled hard enough I think I would've cracked the dashboard.
The mount is great and there is only one thing I don't like about it, the locking screw for the actual phone clamp part is very sensitive. If you do not tighten it enough, it will slip and the phone will turn, but if you tighten it only a tad more, it won't move at all for adjustments. There is little margin for flexibility in the mount tightening.
Other than that it's great for the Note2.

wase4711 said:
does it come with any audio/power cableing, or is it just a mount?
thanks!
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Just a mount, I pictured whatever is included in the box. These are typically universal mounts, leaving flexibility to connect whatever else you want afterwards.

wase4711 said:
does it come with any audio/power cableing, or is it just a mount? ...
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I don't recall any cables being included. Really 2.0A car charges are cheap, and you got a USB cable with the phone or you can pick one up one the cheap as well. The charger is open enough that you can use pretty much what you like to attach USB or 3.5mm wise.

Just ordered this as well. I liked the fact that suction can stick virtually anywhere. I'm tired of just putting my phone in my cup holder, even though I don't use my navigation too much I think I might now lol.
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lovekeiiy said:
I enjoy the iOttie as well for my car dock needs. The only knock on it, and it's more for selected people, you can only use it with the OEM/slim battery and a slim case, such as yours or TPU case. It's not Defender friendly.
The only dock I think may compete with it is the Clingo you see on TV. But that dock may not work well with cases that are silicon based such as TPUs. But the Clingo Neklit works pretty well with my Cruzerlite TPU case.
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Do you know of a good car mount that will work with the Otterbox Defender case?

adelmundo said:
Do you know of a good car mount that will work with the Otterbox Defender case?
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It comes with one! Well, after a little modification....

Anyone out there who's had this for more than a few weeks care to comment on durability? I'm seeing some reviews on Amazon saying that the joints get weak very quickly and start to sag; any truth to that?

I've been using this mount for a couple months and it is excellent. The suction cup is the strongest I've ever seen.
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adelmundo said:
Do you know of a good car mount that will work with the Otterbox Defender case?
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Yes.. http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...45072079076045085078049048066085/Default.aspx
This is the one I have. But a lil heavier duty! $18+
I'll post some
pic's in a new thread with the mount and my phone.
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Anyone out there who's had this for more than a few weeks care to comment on durability? I'm seeing some reviews on Amazon saying that the joints get weak very quickly and start to sag; any truth to that?
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Ok I had this ordered back in Jan. But after I got back from CES show in Vegas. I got my hands on the mount I posted above!! :thumbup::thumbup:
But I will say I did try it b4 it got returned to Amazon 1 week. #1 strong suction hand down! #2 Will stick anywhere, because the back is made of the same material as the lil sticky pads we use to, use on the dash! #3 Went from one case too another, it stopped working as it was. Because the new case was a lil thicker! So it kept popping out, cuz of the small handles on the sides! :banghead:
# durability is so so. It'll hold up for sometime for you?? Pending on use!
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I've been using this mount for a couple months and it is excellent. The suction cup is the strongest I've ever seen.
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Yes it it strong but, but when it wares out after moving it so much it'll just b like a regular suction. They say rinse it off, but I've had that type of material b4! Fyi
Side note: please PLEASE, keep in mind if you leave it on your dash it WILL leave a permanent circle if used for a long extended period. The week I had it on the dash the circle is still there!!!:banghead::banghead: I'll post a pic 2morw!
Just my 2¢®
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I've had mine since December. I haven't noticed it sagging any more or worse than the other car docks. All of mine eventually loose grip in the ball joint. So, from the get go, I have it where the phone sits on the dash.
I haven't noticed the ring, but mine has been on the dash for months. I use it almost everyday.

There are many car mounts I have used, compared vent mount, dashboard mount and windshield mount, I prefer dashboard mount. The 360 degree design adjust my phone or other device until can clearly fit the screen, aLLreLi car mount is I'm using now. It's useful and flexible.