I made this car mount a few days ago, and it works like a champ. I used heat shrink tubing instead of thread, and it looks pretty sharp.
http://lifehacker.com/5747897/how-to-build-a-car-mount-for-your-cellphone-from-office-supplies
pretty cool, good job
I actually just made the same DIY mount from Lifehacker a couple of days ago. Works great, but my Infiniti I35 doesn't really like it that much.. slips off the vents so it's basically useless lol.
markjo said:
I actually just made the same DIY mount from Lifehacker a couple of days ago. Works great, but my Infiniti I35 doesn't really like it that much.. slips off the vents so it's basically useless lol.
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I think more duct tape could solve that issue
markjo said:
I actually just made the same DIY mount from Lifehacker a couple of days ago. Works great, but my Infiniti I35 doesn't really like it that much.. slips off the vents so it's basically useless lol.
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Sounds like a good use for some Sugru!
ryane67 said:
I think more duct tape could solve that issue
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More duct tape fixes everything...
You could just gorilla glue your phone to your dash...
I just made one & tested it for a couple of commute days ... works great!
Thanks for the tip,
-doc
Lol, I already have one but I'm still gonna try this!
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I know this is an universal mount, but it looks like a COOL universal mount. I just wish it wasn't $30. If I end up getting it I will post my experience with it. Anyone out there have it?
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/windowseat-aux
I use this FM transmitter
http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-System-Transmitter-Charger-ANDROID/dp/B002UKTABI/ref=pd_cp_e_0
Works great and you do not have to have a flat surface for the suction cup.
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http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-System-Transmitter-Charger-ANDROID/dp/B002UKTABI/ref=pd_cp_e_0
Works great and you do not have to have a flat surface for the suction cup.
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Oh man i really like that and the price is right,lol.
pretty nice mount.
jdbuddy said:
http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-System-Transmitter-Charger-ANDROID/dp/B002UKTABI/ref=pd_cp_e_0
Works great and you do not have to have a flat surface for the suction cup.
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Yeah I bought that very same one but for some reason my power outlet likes to rotate for some reason not a deal breaker but it's just kind of strange.
This seems really cool.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150515288848&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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This seems really cool.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150515288848&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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Have you ordered it ? Is yes then please give us your feedback
Only problem with this is, what if I want to listen to a cd?....what then?
vikramdhani said:
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I received it this week. I haven't received my HD7 but it works for my HTC Tilt 2 just fine. Its really practical for me. I never use CDs and even if I wanted to its really easy to just yank off. I have gone through many cellphone car mounts but they were too bulky and cheaply made. This one is pretty ergonomic and sturdy. The one thing I hated from the other mounts is that if the car is going through bumps the phone would be bouncing around so much I couldn't see the screen clearly. The phone is really firm and steady with this mount, even in the most roughest bumps. Its a keeper.
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Only problem with this is, what if I want to listen to a cd?....what then?
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I received it this week. I haven't received my HD7 but it works for my HTC Tilt 2 just fine. Its really practical for me. I never use CDs and even if I wanted to its really easy to just yank off. I have gone through many cellphone car mounts but they were too bulky and cheaply made. This one is pretty ergonomic and sturdy. The one thing I hated from the other mounts is that if the car is going through bumps the phone would be bouncing around so much I couldn't see the screen clearly. The phone is really firm and steady with this mount, even in the most roughest bumps. Its a keeper.
Thanks for the review, gonna have to check it out!!!
I do a lot of business travel and I have found that the windshield mount is not working well for me and my DINC. The last rental car windshield slanted so far back it made it hard to reach my cig lighter for charge.
I need a dashboard mount but need one that is designed to be taken in/out of cars often...not fixed or where the sticky tape will wear out quickly of get stuff on the sticky when in my bag.
Any suggestions pls???
Get one with a vent clip. They work pretty well.
http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-PHV-200-BL-Mobile-Device-Holder/dp/B0014S5FVQ/
i use this. its really good. cheap and does not look half bad either.
Aa traveler, I can't believe I never thought of a vent clip. -- Tanks!
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http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-PHV-200-BL-Mobile-Device-Holder/dp/B0014S5FVQ/
i use this. its really good. cheap and does not look half bad either.
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Man I hate that mount.. My wife loves it though. she has it for her droid X in her suv.. when there isnt a phone in it.. it rattles like nobody's business.
luvit said:
Aa traveler, I can't believe I never thought of a vent clip. -- Tanks!
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Actually I find every time I bring only the vent clip I get one of those cars with stupid circle vents which never hold the clip correct. I gave up on the vent type.
This one has both to choose from.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Univers...d-Smartphones/dp/B003ELOOZO/ref=pd_cp_e_3_img
I bought one from walmart for $20 in the automotive accessories section. It's a windshield suction cup mount and works very well.
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Check this one out:
http://cnettv.cnet.com/breffo-spiderpodium/9742-1_53-50094470.html
If you are not sure whether this will securely hold the phone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhEoVvTyiN8
I have not checked-out each link in this thread, but I want to remind you that some towns or states, like California, enforce a law where NOTHING can be mounted to the windshield.
I have traveled to CA often.
dan h said:
Check this one out:
http://cnettv.cnet.com/breffo-spiderpodium/9742-1_53-50094470.html
If you are not sure whether this will securely hold the phone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhEoVvTyiN8
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That looks sick. I'm going to try it out.
Found this in EVO thread, looks pretty sweet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848234
ksidirt said:
That looks sick. I'm going to try it out.
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I have it and use it everyday. It's very sturdy and works really well. It accommodates my phone with the extended battery.
You can find it on ebay for $14 and if you use billmelater, you get $10 credit.
dan h said:
I have it and use it everyday. It's very sturdy and works really well. It accommodates my phone with the extended battery.
You can find it on ebay for $14 and if you use billmelater, you get $10 credit.
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Thanks. I already bought it on eBay last night for $13 with free two day shipping.
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yeah, yeah, i know the whole "why do you need a lanyard"
i don't was just curious if they exsisted.
Doubt they mass produce any but My daughter made me one a while ago in school. Fit pretty good while it lasted. It Was cool for a minute. Used it till it feel apart. Was much happier with the key chain she made me last week.
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Kiboe said:
yeah, yeah, i know the whole "why do you need a lanyard"
i don't was just curious if they exsisted.
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the incredible has a spot for one on the bottom plus the wii strap works. the seidio surface case has an opening for it too.
synisterwolf said:
the incredible has a spot for one on the bottom plus the wii strap works. the seidio surface case has an opening for it too.
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Well, I'll be damned....I've had the phone for more than a year - this is news to me. Thanks!!
Actually almost every case I have seen has a hole for this. I didn't even realize it existed until a couple of months ago, but even the cheap case I had for about 2 weeks had a hole for it.
That lanyard hole is microscopic on my Dinc. How would you ever thread a lanyard through?
I've had mine over a year too and I could of swore that was a noise canceling microphone. Anyway, easiest way to attach one looks like you take off the battery cover, thread the small part of the lanyard/wrist strap through the battery cover ( or through your case first ) then put the loop around the little hook.
I recently bought a car mount for my note 2 which fits in the air vents of my car, from 'invent'. Despite what they said on the web store, it does not fit my note 2, so I get my money back, no worry about that. But does anybody know of an alternative that will fit the note 2? I specifically want an air vent solution, so others will not do.
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Isn't the phone a bit heavy for venting? Any vent mounts I've ever used cause the vent to roll down and put the phone at an awkward and unusable angle.
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I would love to help you, but help yourself first: ask a better question
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
No need to re-invent the wheel I have been using for years Arkon Mega Grip mount and been using it for the last year with my Note 2 (also Slim Grip Ultra works great, check it out in my review, in my signature link below).. It also comes with a very sturdy air vent mount. Though I don't use it in air vent, sounds like it's exactly what you are looking for: http://arkon.com/megagrip/megagrip-windshield-vent-mount.html
What's totally cool with it, it has universal ball-joint mount so you can use it with other mounts as well.
IOTTIE! it's 10, better than any other mount and it will hold many other phones too. It's universal but sold as for the note II and s4. It'll fit most big phones.
You can stick it anywhere and it won't fall, you can also rotate it completely in any direction you want.
It's not vent mounted, but why do you want that? Theres a million better places for it.
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Have you tried solution from Brodit?
On their site you can just select type of your phone and your car and the configurator will find all versions they have for your combination.
TheNetwork said:
IOTTIE! it's 10, better than any other mount and it will hold many other phones too. It's universal but sold as for the note II and s4. It'll fit most big phones.
You can stick it anywhere and it won't fall, you can also rotate it completely in any direction you want.
It's not vent mounted, but why do you want that? Theres a million better places for it.
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iOttie is good, but doesn't work well at all with Zerolemon battery. Trust me, I tested and reviewed them all (check out my signature link). Slim Grip Ultra is the only universal that fits everything up to Note 2/3 and 7"/8" tablets and it will hold a heavier phone even with ZL battery.
I use this for my note 2 with a sedio case on it
http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Univers...Revolution/dp/B00CLDPDCE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
works great and fully adjustable
asidrave said:
I use this for my note 2 with a sedio case on it
http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Univers...Revolution/dp/B00CLDPDCE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
works great and fully adjustable
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Yep, that one is good too and working with ZeroLemon as well as Defender. Btw, you can get these for about $2 plus change on ebay if you don't mind waiting 2-3 weeks for shipping from SH
I followed vectrons advice and ordered the mega grip. Now anxiously awaiting delivery
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cyrixke said:
I followed vectrons advice and ordered the mega grip. Now anxiously awaiting delivery
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Let us know how it works out for you, and take some pictures!!!
I am using this holder and it is perfect: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=190837202707
@phablet
Does it hold with a case?
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borijess said:
Does it hold with a case?
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That one looks like for a naked phone only.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK_tIe052w8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn89-X7rvS0
I have this and works really good, should fit anything phabet sized even with bulky casing. While I had read reviews that it sticks on any flat surface but I hadn't tested its strength, it has been on my windshield for more than 6 months and never fall off on its own.
Kellicros said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK_tIe052w8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn89-X7rvS0
I have this and works really good, should fit anything phabet sized even with bulky casing. While I had read reviews that it sticks on any flat surface but I hadn't tested its strength, it has been on my windshield for more than 6 months and never fall off on its own.
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It is very interesting and perhaps finally right for me, I can only use the dashboard rough, please let you do tests to see if it really holds on a rubberized surface and rough? and a secure link? would not buy his fake.
babak said:
It is very interesting and perhaps finally right for me, I can only use the dashboard rough, please let you do tests to see if it really holds on a rubberized surface and rough? and a secure link? would not buy his fake.
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Can't help testing because I wouldn't wanna dismount it from my windshield and go through the cleaning process, but here's a review I found on google, you may read and decide, heh.
http://www.squidoo.com/exogear-exomount2-review
Kellicros said:
Can't help testing because I wouldn't wanna dismount it from my windshield and go through the cleaning process, but here's a review I found on google, you may read and decide, heh.
http://www.squidoo.com/exogear-exomount2-review
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Thanks but I've read reviews of disastrous amazon.it and now I have many doubts.
babak said:
Thanks but I've read reviews of disastrous amazon.it and now I have many doubts.
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I have no idea about the problems people had, it has been in my car for a while and still working great. I live in an asian country that has hot climate through out the year with my car always parked under the sun, so i'm not sure if its the hot wheather.