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The Joby GripTight seems to be exactly what I've been looking for except it doesn't fit my Note 2
http://joby.com/smartphones/griptight-micro-stand
Is there anything available similar to this for the note 2? I basically just need something that takes minimum space and can provide steady mount & tilt for casual video recording and picture taking.
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My current solution is using Joby Micro250 + Square Jellyfish Smartphone Tripod Mount
They said they are working on larger version of this micro stand. I really like this portability stand too, so I'll wait it out.
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www.arkon.com/accessories/smart-phone-tripod-camera-stand.html
Arkon will have one too for Note 2 in a few months.
Since I already have the Joby Micro250 stand for my pocket camera, I looked around and found the Square Jellyfish Tripod Mount. So ordered it yesterday and got it today. I'm generally happy with the result, only wishing the tripod thread & screws could be aluminum and the micro250 could be parallel to the tripod mount during storage. Anyway for a hacked up solution, I'm pretty happy with it, might not even bother to upgrade when Joby comes out a version that supports Note 2.
Subbed. Interested as well. God damnit gotta stop spending money on cases, apps and the likes for this phone
I have one of this..
http://www.4thdesign.net/bbs/zboard...on&sc=on&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=2
It's not cheap, but the quality is very good...
pepeto2001 said:
I have one of this..
http://www.4thdesign.net/bbs/zboard...on&sc=on&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=2
It's not cheap, but the quality is very good...
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That looks like a great mount. I especially like it that it has 2 tripod mount point. I would get it if I plan to mount it onto a bike or use it for anything that require a steady & sturdy mount. However, the filmsier, lighter & much cheaper Jellyfish mount seems to fit my purpose better(mostly indoor, not moving).
shinew said:
My current solution is using Joby Micro250 + Square Jellyfish Smartphone Tripod Mount
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I was considering getting a Tripod mound for my old phone but never did. I decided, since the G2 is supposed to be such a good camera that I'd go ahead and get one and I ordered this one:
http://www.amazon.com/ARKON-Smartphone-Tripod-Adapter-MG1420/dp/B007WRBO6I/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t
It fits my G2 in the shell (from the shell/holster OEM set) perfectly. I don't think it would fit anything any wider or thicker though. I like it because it's on a ball and socket swivel to allow you to position it however you need just about it.
powerplaygraphix said:
I was considering getting a Tripod mound for my old phone but never did. I decided, since the G2 is supposed to be such a good camera that I'd go ahead and get one and I ordered this one:
http://www.amazon.com/ARKON-Smartphone-Tripod-Adapter-MG1420/dp/B007WRBO6I/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t
It fits my G2 in the shell (from the shell/holster OEM set) perfectly. I don't think it would fit anything any wider or thicker though. I like it because it's on a ball and socket swivel to allow you to position it however you need just about it.
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Looks really cool! I've got this one....
http://www.amazon.com/Square-Jellyf...d=1381610261&sr=1-1&keywords=square+jellyfish
I've used it on my Droid DNA and now my G2. Works great for taking photospheres.
Wow, I just cut a Styrofoam cup to fit and place it on something flat. you guys are hardcore!
fr4nk1yn said:
Wow, I just cut a Styrofoam cup to fit and place it on something flat. you guys are hardcore!
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Well, I have a niece who competes on a competitive cheer team and now that phone cameras are getting to the point that I might be able to use it to do real (or somewhat real) videography with it to record her competitions, I wanted to do better than a shaky hand held video. Especially since the Tracking Zoom might help focus on her but catch the whole team too. Zooming in like that and trying to hold it still, even with the OIS would just be insane. Also, only being $10, it was worth the chance that it was garbage. I used it a little this weekend and I think it will work really well combined with my monopod!
I have an otterbox and I have been looking for a car mount but none of them are big enough to hold the phone inside the otterbox. Does anybody have any suggestions.
Edit - Wow I am blind. I somehow missed the giant thread already in progress about car mounts. -_-
Ram mount xgrip
Car Dock
I just got an HTC One M8 & also needed a new car dock. I got the iBolt dock from amazon that is universal. I will work with most phones, and ANY case.
Here's the link from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/iBOLT-xProDoc...&sr=8-3&keywords=iBolt+Universal+HTC+Car+Dock
The USB cord is reversible so you can have it on the left side, or on the side of a phone. I've had it for almost 3 weeks now & I love it!
Mountek nGroove is dead simple, and can hold just about any smartphone in any case.
As long as your CD slot is in a decent spot (to see the phone will navigating, etc.) and don't use it for CDs, this is a elegantly simple solution. It install in seconds, not sensitive to falling off like suction cups, and I've used it on a variety of rental cars while travelling (although a couple cars I've rented did not have good CD slot placement, such as low and the mount blocked the gearshift).
The nGroove even has a tension adjustment for the ball joint. As most any such joint will loosen over time and become useless without such an adjustment.
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424794208&sr=8-1&keywords=cd+slot+phone+mount
redpoint73 said:
Mountek nGroove is dead simple, and can hold just about any smartphone in any case.
As long as your CD slot is in a decent spot (to see the phone will navigating, etc.) and don't use it for CDs, this is a elegantly simple solution. It install in seconds, not sensitive to falling off like suction cups, and I've used it on a variety of rental cars while travelling (although a couple cars I've rented did not have good CD slot placement, such as low and the mount blocked the gearshift).
The nGroove even has a tension adjustment for the ball joint. As most any such joint will loosen over time and become useless without such an adjustment.
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424794208&sr=8-1&keywords=cd+slot+phone+mount
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That is an interesting solution. Does it vibrate very much while driving and can the whole thing rotate to landscape? The reason I need the rotate function is I use polarized sunglasses and when my phone is in portrait I can barely see the screen.
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That is an interesting solution. Does it vibrate very much while driving and can the whole thing rotate to landscape? The reason I need the rotate function is I use polarized sunglasses and when my phone is in portrait I can barely see the screen.
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Any of the mounts vibrate some, at least the ones I've used. In my view, anything that juts or sticks out from the dashboard or windshield is going to shake a little from road vibration. But the Mountek nGroove doesn't vibrate much, and not in a way that effects its function or viewing the screen (such as for navigation).
The mount is on a ball joint, which easily changes from landscape to portrait orientation and vice versa. The ball joint also has a tension adjustment (that you turn with an object like a coin) so you can vary how loose or tight the ball joint movement feels.
Overall, a very slick, simple, yet well though-out solution. And at $20, you don't really have much to lose in trying it, either.
The only (slightly) negative comment I have on the Mountek nGroove, is that the dust flap or bristles that protects/seals your CD slot might (probably) get deformed over time (and it states this in the instructions). In fact on my car, the CD slot dust flap is a felt-like material, and the nGroove actually tore the material is 2 spots due to the way the clamping action works. But the nGroove is always in the CD slot, so I don't really care. Just something I (barely) noticed when I take the mount out.
Well, I'm not sure if you've found your solution already, but I have a tech matte vent car mount from amazon, and that's a pretty good mount.
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Holder...3&sr=1-1&keywords=iottie+easy+one+touch+2#Ask
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GXXHGLE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Best bang for your buck mount there. I have 2, love them.
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Ram mount xgrip
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This is what I use. I just swapped the suction cup for a screw in mount with a flat back and dual locked it to my dash to keep it off of my windshield.
I have this type.
http://www.brodit.com/brodit.html?pn=home
It's the best holder because It charge your phone and you have a free slot in your 12V because it's connected to car battery.
@ KeithN
I used the 14" flexible aluminum cylinder that bolts to the floor. You remove the corner seat bolt, put the thing on, and replace the bolt. Easy peasy and doesn't rattle.
DeathmonkeyGTX said:
@ KeithN
I used the 14" flexible aluminum cylinder that bolts to the floor. You remove the corner seat bolt, put the thing on, and replace the bolt. Easy peasy and doesn't rattle.
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Very nice. Thanks for sharing!
Montar universal car dock. Best car dock EVER.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZmbqCIc9K8
Scosche magic mount. Love that thing. I was a bit leery of trusting a magnet to hold my phone, but it holds very well, even in the super bouncy cab of a tractor-trailer.
nuts77 said:
Montar universal car dock. Best car dock EVER.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZmbqCIc9K8
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I've never heard of that brand before... hmmm
waynerbbx said:
I've never heard of that brand before... hmmm
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been using this one since I got my M7. Never even had to remove it to place it again Really, it's a great accessory.
This new mount from Spigen is the best car mount I've ever seen. Mount it right behind the steering wheel and you have a heads up display just below the windshield, at least on the Mazda 3. Perfect.
http://www.spigen.com/products/spigen-car-mount-stealth
It's good but could be better. The sticker on it sucks for the windshield in hot weather. I replaced it with 3m tape.
Car Rental
Would this work well for someone who is looking for a mount to use in rental cars? Not seeing how reusable the adhesive pad is anywhere or if it's going to leave marks that I'll get charged for.
rgs2 said:
This new mount from Spigen is the best car mount I've ever seen. Mount it right behind the steering wheel and you have a heads up display just below the windshield, at least on the Mazda 3. Perfect.
http://www.spigen.com/products/spigen-car-mount-stealth
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Nice one.. Thanks for sharing
You could use the 3M tape in a rental car. I haven't had any problems with the tape that comes with it.
rgs2 said:
You could use the 3M tape in a rental car. I haven't had any problems with the tape that comes with it.
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Which one?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYNRJOE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I've been using this $10 mount for a bit over 2 years now, and it has never fallen off my dashboard. If anything, it's hard to pull it off the dash at times if I want to move it somewhere works great, cheap, zero complaints.
ryanpm40 said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYNRJOE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I've been using this $10 mount for a bit over 2 years now, and it has never fallen off my dashboard. If anything, it's hard to pull it off the dash at times if I want to move it somewhere works great, cheap, zero complaints.
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The power suction enables you to mount on to almost any surface such as dashboards, metal, glass, plastic and even drywall Silicon lined grid keeps your phone and other devices safe and secure.
A suction attachment seems much more durable than adhesive. temperature won't matter and it can be adjusted as it isn't permanent. An essential feature.
rgs2 said:
This new mount from Spigen is the best car mount I've ever seen. Mount it right behind the steering wheel and you have a heads up display just below the windshield, at least on the Mazda 3. Perfect.
http://www.spigen.com/products/spigen-car-mount-stealth
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I like this, nice simple, compact design. Easy to install my phone onto it too.
hmmmm I might have to grab one of these, I like the compact design so you cant really tell its there when your phone is not in it
Pro-Clip rules. No Sticky tape. And I prefer portrait mount for Nav. I want to see more of what's ahead than what I'm passing.
Nice but doesn't have Qi support for me... I use my phone a lot in the truck so I have been looking for less hassle with cords for the power... got the bluetooth audio for the nav & music but it needs a power source to run all day.
Amazon sell it for #16.99
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Spigen-Stealth-Cellphone-Car-Holder-Universal-Car-mount-for-Cell-Phone-Devices-/201358824286?nav=SEARCH&varId=500554301058 heres the exact same spigen mount on ebay, 20$ , a much better deal then the 30 they charge on their site.
my favourite mount is the magnetic CD slot mount, like this one, they are amazing.
http://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-Univ...37231&sr=8-11&keywords=magnetic+cd+slot+mount
NICE ONE ~ Like the design. I guess I'll have to ask my dad to buy one of this. He is still using a navigator when driving.
Does anyone know of any current or upcoming car mounts that would be good for this phone?
I currently use this one for my Note 4 and it OK at best. The phone is too heavy for it so it falls off my air vents from time to time (or swings off if I turn to fast lol).
https://www.amazon.com/WizGear-Universal-Swift-Snap-Technology-Smartphones/dp/B00PGJWYJ0/
Would rather not use this for the Note 8 as I know the glass is more fragile.
this is the best mount I've found so far. I use it with my s8+ and it's never fallen off.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4J0G7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_wsC6B9f2K5C4r
If you don't mind giving up a cup holder this is the best mount I've ever used.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F0IQTE8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503712559&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ikross+cup+mount+holder&dpPl=1&dpID=51xVyfDYDuL&ref=plSrch
I would highly recommend any one of the osomounts from Amazon. I have owned one myself for around four years and it's so strong, it requires a good amount of force to pull of the glass, really good mount.
Will be waiting a little bit more before getting a car mount but I might use the WizGear mount
Ram Mount X grip. Have had one in my car for 5 years now.
barry99705 said:
Ram Mount X grip. Have had one in my car for 5 years now.
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Totally agree
https://www.amazon.com/Suction-Univ...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TP1MZNE8F4TV0GK4T6GK
EXCELLENT mount
KLLSWITCH said:
this is the best mount I've found so far. I use it with my s8+ and it's never fallen off.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4J0G7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_wsC6B9f2K5C4r
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I am always a bit worried about these kinds of car mounts as I've seen the horror stories of them leaving marks or taking off chunks of the dash material. Do you mount yours on the window or dash?
mikebz5 said:
If you don't mind giving up a cup holder this is the best mount I've ever used.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F0IQTE8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503712559&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ikross+cup+mount+holder&dpPl=1&dpID=51xVyfDYDuL&ref=plSrch
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Oh this would actually work well for my SO's bmw. Ty!
Ryya said:
I would highly recommend any one of the osomounts from Amazon. I have owned one myself for around four years and it's so strong, it requires a good amount of force to pull of the glass, really good mount.
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barry99705 said:
Ram Mount X grip. Have had one in my car for 5 years now.
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kangi26 said:
Totally agree
https://www.amazon.com/Suction-Univ...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TP1MZNE8F4TV0GK4T6GK
EXCELLENT mount
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The thing is that I'd rather avoid mounting of the glass but maybe I'll look into it.
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I am always a bit worried about these kinds of car mounts as I've seen the horror stories of them leaving marks or taking off chunks of the dash material. Do you mount yours on the window or dash?
Oh this would actually work well for my SO's bmw. Ty!
The thing is that I'd rather avoid mounting of the glass but maybe I'll look into it.
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They also have a mount that fits into a cup holder too
Cupholder mount is on sale now at the link above 60% off! I just bought 2 for work vehicles!
Choetech_official said:
CHOETECH has a cheaper one at $3.99 with code. Only one day left.
Code: 8ESTIKT7
Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JRYA4LE/
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Thanks for sharing offer code.
These folks offer the best mounts, IMO.
https://exogear.com/exomount-car-mounts/
Been using the same one for years.
Best one with one exception
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Ma...562&sr=1-13&keywords=magnetic+phone+car+mount
The connection between the phone and mount were great, even with the battery pack on it. However between the car and mount wasn't great, so I added sugru and now its the best one i ever had.
Any good fast wireless charging vent mounts out there? Not looking for the magnetic ones, just a nice small simple one with grips on the side that a Note 8 will fit in.
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mardukeme said:
Any good fast wireless charging vent mounts out there? Not looking for the magnetic ones, just a nice small simple one with grips on the side that a Note 8 will fit in.
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I am looking for one too. The metal plate will prevent wireless charging to work. I will certainly let you know when I find one.
There is only one car mount anyone should ever buy, and that's the Craigsdocks mount:
http://www.craigsdocks.com/
Pay the money for it once and you'll never need to buy another! I hated the thought of universal docks until I tried this thing out. Owner is super nice, will reply to your questions with personalized videos if necessary, and this thing just works better than anything else on the market - trust me, I drive for a living, I'm in the car between 30-50K miles a year. I know what works and what doesn't!
http://www.niteize.com/product/Steelie-Car-Mount-Kit.asp
I live down 15 miles of real bad dirt road, and have been using these for 6 months now. Not once has my phone fallen off.
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To me, the best mount is the Pro Clip. You need two pieces, the vehicle specific mount and the phone holder. I use a large universal since I change phones a lot.
CD mount with Qi charging
I ordered this from eBay. I will take the gamble for $12.59. CD mount with Qi charging.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...var=531678811733&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
I have recently bought the magnetic mount by Spigen. It allows me to adjust my Galaxy Note 8 in any direction with its 360 degree adjustable nature. Using this mount is proved very comfortable for me. Hence, I recommend it to you also.