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Best Note 2 specific car mount

I always prefer custom car mounts that are made for certain phones, as they tend to have built-in USB charging and a cleaner look, rather than having to mount the phone, then plug in the cable after. What car mounts are out there that people would recommend?

geoff5093 said:
I always prefer custom car mounts that are made for certain phones, as they tend to have built-in USB charging and a cleaner look, rather than having to mount the phone, then plug in the cable after. What car mounts are out there that people would recommend?
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From what i've seen, the only car mount that with a built in charger is the brodit active one which is specific to the Note 2. It's not very cheap (about £40).

Yup, Brodit aka Proclip gets my vote for now. Bought 2 of them for me and the wif. Now I feel poor but know I have solid, clean mounts for my $650 phones.
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Looks great but pricey. I may give in tho, I have no where to place the phone in my car, it currently resides under my thigh when I drive (use it with my aux port)

I use Ram mounts. I've got a suction cup which I don't like because the only spot to mount it in my car is the windshield but I ordered a seat bolt mount as well with an 18" arm so it should put the phone near my arm rest within a few inches of my aux and usb ports. Added benefit of being inversal, I use the claw grip.

I have the proclip and it works great, the only issue I have ever had with their clips is that is doesn't put the phone into car mode but that is pretty much the way all 3rd party car docks/mounts are so...

Proclip G2 Mount and Charger Mod

I love my proclip mount I had for my Nokia 920 and it was one of the biggest concerns I had that they didn't have a holder coming out anytime soon for the G2. Once I got the G2 in, I noticed how similar it was in size to my 920. Out of curiosity I went to plug it into my old holder for my 920 and was shocked at how close it was to fitting perfectly. Two minutes later after some dremel work - boom, a great fitting car holder. Charging works perfectly and charges at the fast 2amp rate to boot! If you didn't care about it lining up with the USB port at the bottom, or didn't have the charging model, no modification would have been required.
All I did was shave a bit off of the top back of the holder and it fit really well, no concerns. Quite happy and thought I would pass this along.
John

über car dock setup Note II/Note 3

This is not a cheap setup, but nothing über ever is though, is it. This is a very solid setup with no wobble and provides close arms reach access to your device. In my car it's not exactly line of sight but other vehicles might have closer mounts. I've never been a fan of windshield mounts as they bounce around too much, can be out of reach in some vehicles, results in cables running all over the place, and in hot states like FL can result in the phone overheating.
Parts Needed
ProClip mount for your vehicle - $30
ProClip mount for the Note II or Note 3 - $35 ~ $90
(Optional) ProClip Dash Express GPS - Device Mounting Adapter - $25
Process
Attach the ProClip mount to your car
Attach the female quick release to the mount
Attach the male quick release to the tilt swivel adapter
Connect quick releases together
The quick release is optional, you can connect the stock tilt swivel directly to your car mount without it. I have several other devices I place there though so by having the quick release on all my devices it makes swapping them out very simple. You can buy extra individual male adapters for extra devices you own (GPS, car diagnostics, other phones/tablets, etc).
My pictures below show;
My car is dirty...
The car mount specific to my vehicle with the female adapter on it
The Note II/Note 3 specific holder (the non-USB/non-case version)
The holder attached to the mount

brentil said:
This is not a cheap setup, but nothing über ever is though, is it. This is a very solid setup with no wobble and provides close arms reach access to your device. In my car it's not exactly line of sight but other vehicles might have closer mounts. I've never been a fan of windshield mounts as they bounce around too much, can be out of reach in some vehicles, results in cables running all over the place, and in hot states like FL can result in the phone overheating.
Parts Needed
ProClip mount for your vehicle - $30
ProClip mount for the Note II or Note 3 - $35 ~ $90
(Optional) ProClip Dash Express GPS - Device Mounting Adapter - $25
Process
Attach the ProClip mount to your car
Attach the female quick release to the mount
Attach the male quick release to the tilt swivel adapter
Connect quick releases together
The quick release is optional, you can connect the stock tilt swivel directly to your car mount without it. I have several other devices I place there though so by having the quick release on all my devices it makes swapping them out very simple. You can buy extra individual male adapters for extra devices you own (GPS, car diagnostics, other phones/tablets, etc).
My pictures below show;
My car is dirty...
The car mount specific to my vehicle with the female adapter on it
The Note II/Note 3 specific holder (the non-USB/non-case version)
The holder attached to the mount
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I use
http://www.iboltshop.com/iBOLT-xProDock-Samsung-aux-out-car-speakers/dp/B00AOCSFYC

aNtRx said:
I use
http://www.iboltshop.com/iBOLT-xProDock-Samsung-aux-out-car-speakers/dp/B00AOCSFYC
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I'm not a fan of the windshield mounts because here in Florida the sun gets too hot any time of the year. I've experienced too many phones having heat issues because the bake in the sun.

It does look, sound and COST like an uber car dock mount But wouldn't it be easier instead of spending $100-$140 on ProClip setup that might only work with a specific smartphone footprint and not even every case or extended battery, to buy something like Arkon slim grip ultra (http://www.arkon.com/Slim-Grip Ultra/index.html) for $20-$30 depending on mounting option (and I actually reviewed a lot of car mounts on XDA, including SGU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174449) and make it a universal setup for any smartphone from old iphone to the biggest phablet or Nexus 7 or iPad Mini? I recently tested their SM679 model with a ridiculously sticky suction base, and if I would have [email protected] I would even install one of their permanent rail mounts in my Lex lol!!!
Btw, I also just got their new Mobile Grip 2 (http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/) and that one is sick! Sorry, didn't mean to sound like a broken record advertisement lol!!! , but since I on a road 2hr a day using my Note 2 as Nav, the car mount is important for me especially going through swiss cheese pot hole Jersey roads. I didn't test ProClip, but as you can see from my reviews in sig link, I tested and reviewed all the major car mounts. And still, I keep coming back to Slim Grip Ultra, though might have to switch to Mobile Grip 2 now to use my Note 2 as dash cam.

ProClip makes universal holders too. You can also attach any mount type that has an AMPs interface too. Like I mentioned too, window or vent mounts don't work well in hot and humid states. I also think they look fairly tacky and don't want them in my car.
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Is there CD mount with fast wireless charging?

I will buy it right away. Maybe AC mount because of the heat it will generate.

I had been using a proclip dash mount for my Note 3 until yesterday. VERY secure, hasn't moved in years, and it's mounted in the grooves of my dash right in front of the AC vent. I just bought the samsung wireless car charger and got it yesterday. The ball socket on the proclip mount fit perfectly into the charger. Very excited that it fit since the mount that came with the charger is big and I don't like using suction mounts. You can get a proclip mount custom for your vehicle and the wireless charger to put on it instead of a proclip holder, you can buy a ball mount adapter plate from proclip. And it even fits my Note 3 until the S7E comes on the 11th.

Is that the 17mm ball mount, same size as the Garmin ball?

Don't know about the Garmin, but it is 17 mm
http://www.proclipusa.com/accessories/adapter-plates/product/ball-mount-adapter-plate-215547.cmsv

Car mount suggestions....

Im on the serach for a car mount for the note 8. I'm trying to avoid a mount that will only mount to the windshield. I've seen a few different styles that either clip to the vents, and even one that inserts to the CD slot and doesn't utilize a suction cup. Just looking for suggestions. TIA

wdcspurs said:
Im on the serach for a car mount for the note 8. I'm trying to avoid a mount that will only mount to the windshield. I've seen a few different styles that either clip to the vents, and even one that inserts to the CD slot and doesn't utilize a suction cup. Just looking for suggestions. TIA
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These are pricey, but fit the bill and are fantastic.
https://www.proclipusa.com/

moralesd66 said:
These are pricey, but fit the bill and are fantastic.
https://www.proclipusa.com/
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Appreciate it. I don't mind spending the money if it is solid. I assume you have one? I'm just curious how the base attaches. It says it fits between the seams of your dash. Trying to envision this.

wdcspurs said:
Im on the serach for a car mount for the note 8. I'm trying to avoid a mount that will only mount to the windshield. I've seen a few different styles that either clip to the vents, and even one that inserts to the CD slot and doesn't utilize a suction cup. Just looking for suggestions. TIA
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I can't recommend the iotttie brand enough I've had mine for a year and it's still rock solid. It's a dash or window mount. I have mine on my dash. I recently had to remove it temporarily and it left zero marks/residue on my dashboard.
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Universal Phone Holder for iPhone X 8/8 Plus 7 7 Plus 6s Plus 6s 6 SE Samsung Galaxy S9 S9 Plus S8 Plus S8 Edge S7 S6 Note 8 5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRGOKQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_twcPAb5C0W9F3
They also have a fast wireless charging model that works perfectly even with a case.
iOttie Easy One Touch Qi Wireless Fast Charge Car Mount for Samsung Galaxy S9 S9 Plus S8, S7/S7 Edge, Note 8 5 & Standard Charge for iPhone X, 8/8 Plus & Qi Enabled Devices Includes Dual Car Charger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0754NDNT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yCcPAbD415DSY
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I just ordered the below 3 products for my Note 8. I have used Rock products in past and I found them quite satisfactory.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ROC...32844489230.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.gpKlcJ
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Car...32836255244.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.gpKlcJ
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PsycloneTW said:
I can't recommend the iotttie brand enough I've had mine for a year and it's still rock solid. It's a dash or window mount. I have mine on my dash. I recently had to remove it temporarily and it left zero marks/residue on my dashboard.
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Universal Phone Holder for iPhone X 8/8 Plus 7 7 Plus 6s Plus 6s 6 SE Samsung Galaxy S9 S9 Plus S8 Plus S8 Edge S7 S6 Note 8 5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRGOKQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_twcPAb5C0W9F3
They also have a fast wireless charging model that works perfectly even with a case.
iOttie Easy One Touch Qi Wireless Fast Charge Car Mount for Samsung Galaxy S9 S9 Plus S8, S7/S7 Edge, Note 8 5 & Standard Charge for iPhone X, 8/8 Plus & Qi Enabled Devices Includes Dual Car Charger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0754NDNT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yCcPAbD415DSY
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+1 on iottie touch wireless
i bought the latest iteration off of their site as amazone was backorder. very happy with it.

wdcspurs said:
Appreciate it. I don't mind spending the money if it is solid. I assume you have one? I'm just curious how the base attaches. It says it fits between the seams of your dash. Trying to envision this.
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Yes, I have them in 3 cars. I use the base that's specific for my car and screw a Kenu Airframe+ in it. Works very well and is out of my view of the road. Very solid and never wobbles.

I generally use Brodit car specific mounting platforms, and have recently got a generic QI cradle which charges wirelessly while it's sat in the car. You can't go wrong with Brodit - they provide a solid platform without damaging the car's interior.