Has anyone used a cup holder dock? I'm looking at something like this. I'm heading to Bristol, TN this weekend from Ohio and looking to try out the Google Navigation!
I guess it is personal preference, but why would you want something that far "down" from where you are looking while driving? If it wouldn't get me pulled over, I would hang my Eris from my rear-view mirror just so that I don't have to look down for it... I'm trying to find a mount that is as high as I can get...
Has anyone ever seen a mount that hangs from the rearview mirror? I'd love a suction cup mount, but I took my radar detector down cause I was sick of it falling all the time. I want to put it up and never have to put it up again!
I have this one and LOVE it! It is similar to pro-clip (I think) in that it has a in dash mounted bracket specific to your vehicle (no drilling needed). Then the universal holder just gets screwed onto it. I also got a swivel mount for it, ask them about this when ordering. I paid about $36, but I got the swivel mount for free, so I'm not sure how much it is. Edited to add pictures.
I really want the proclip setup just because it's slick and it exists. However, when I took my Eris for a side-by-side road trip comparison with my old Garmin, I found myself reverting back to the Garmin over and over again because of lag or poor pathfinding on the Eris.
So am I correct to assume that the proclip setups aren't as simple as just clipping them onto the dash?
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The purpose of a car mount is for the mount to actually hold the phone in place. One quick stop and your phone would fly out of that thing. Good idea for a dock not a car mount...
I really want the proclip setup just because it's slick and it exists. However, when I took my Eris for a side-by-side road trip comparison with my old Garmin, I found myself reverting back to the Garmin over and over again because of lag or poor pathfinding on the Eris.
So am I correct to assume that the proclip setups aren't as simple as just clipping them onto the dash?
First thing you need to do is go to the proclip website and enter the information. Then you can look at the install guide and it will show you step by step how to install the holder. Mine simply clipped underneath my center vent and attached on the top of my dash bezel. It has an adhesive strip on the top clip for my Saab. My advice to you is go to the site and take a look. I'm loving my mount.
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The purpose of a car mount is for the mount to actually hold the phone in place. One quick stop and your phone would fly out of that thing. Good idea for a dock not a car mount...
The purpose of a car mount is for the mount to actually hold the phone in place. One quick stop and your phone would fly out of that thing. Good idea for a dock not a car mount...
It has actually worked really well. I've had it there for 2 days worth of school/work traffic. It is stuck down with a bit of packing tape. I think I like portrait mode better, even with nav. I guess it because the home screen doesn't go landscape.
After reading this thread and doing some research I found the pro-clip to be the most sturdy and clean mount. I opted for the center console mount instead of the dashboard mount. I dont use navigation all that much and when I do I find myself just glancing at it every once in a while and listening more than looking. I like the center console mount because its incognito, but still at an arms reach. I also opted for the hard wired choice so I dont have to have any ugly cords plugged into my cigarette lighter and draped across the car/dash. Took about a total of 30 minutes to install and maybe $7 extra from an in-line fuse holder and a pack of fuses (they dont sell single 2 amp fuses!). Anyway, I thought I would share some photos of my install. If anyone is wondering this is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Looks good, I know I love mine. I know it is a little expensive; but, the mount is so solid and being hardwired just adds so much convenience. I use my Navigation quite a bit for work trips etc. All in all I hope it works well for you. All we need now is the OTA and the world will be a better place!
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This was posted in the Accessories Thread... I just bought it from the link provided. $8.99 with free shipping. We'll see how it works once it gets here. I'll post a review once I get it.
I have one like this, I'm not thrilled with it.
it is sloppy, you put the phone in and it will lock onto the volume key and turn the volume off on you, it does work, but you get what you pay for.
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After reading this thread and doing some research I found the pro-clip to be the most sturdy and clean mount. I opted for the center console mount instead of the dashboard mount. I dont use navigation all that much and when I do I find myself just glancing at it every once in a while and listening more than looking. I like the center console mount because its incognito, but still at an arms reach. I also opted for the hard wired choice so I dont have to have any ugly cords plugged into my cigarette lighter and draped across the car/dash. Took about a total of 30 minutes to install and maybe $7 extra from an in-line fuse holder and a pack of fuses (they dont sell single 2 amp fuses!). Anyway, I thought I would share some photos of my install. If anyone is wondering this is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
I wouldn't want to mount a phone like that, you have to take your eyes too far away from the road to see it, and it is borderline out of reach... doesn't seem practical
I wouldn't want to mount a phone like that, you have to take your eyes too far away from the road to see it, and it is borderline out of reach... doesn't seem practical
Neither would I for that very reason, but he stated that he "listens to it more than looks at"
And everyones driving style is different so that set up suits his driving style
Anyone have a mount in a Honda Odyssey (2005 or newer) ? The windshield is too far away for a windshield-mount, the dash has no flat spots, and a mount on the center vents appears that my phone would block the radio (above) or heater controls (below). The gear selector is inline with the vents to swiveling it to the left won't work... I think mounting it to the vents on the right might be too far away.
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Anyone have a mount in a Honda Odyssey (2005 or newer) ? The windshield is too far away for a windshield-mount, the dash has no flat spots, and a mount on the center vents appears that my phone would block the radio (above) or heater controls (below). The gear selector is inline with the vents to swiveling it to the left won't work... I think mounting it to the vents on the right might be too far away.
Looking for ideas.
I have the same issue, different van, but same deal, I took the phone holder part off of the one I just bought and attached it to the gooseneck of my old Omnia phone holder, they all clip on the same way. the part that hold holds the phone just locks into the windshield mount part, and is a pretty universal design.
did yu check that pro clip site listed above? they make pretty specific mounting systems.
Anyone have a mount in a Honda Odyssey (2005 or newer) ? The windshield is too far away for a windshield-mount, the dash has no flat spots, and a mount on the center vents appears that my phone would block the radio (above) or heater controls (below). The gear selector is inline with the vents to swiveling it to the left won't work... I think mounting it to the vents on the right might be too far away.
Anyone have a mount in a Honda Odyssey (2005 or newer) ? The windshield is too far away for a windshield-mount, the dash has no flat spots, and a mount on the center vents appears that my phone would block the radio (above) or heater controls (below). The gear selector is inline with the vents to swiveling it to the left won't work... I think mounting it to the vents on the right might be too far away.
Looking for ideas.
Pro clip has a mount that will mount to the left of your steering wheel on the vent.
I bought a mount for my nissan titan and love it....The only thing I don't like about viewing the Eris horizontal is that by wearing polarized sunglasses you can see it, so I have to leave it vertical.
I don't know how practical it would be mounting on the left. I have a feeling there'd be too much glare on the screen and I'd have to rotate the phone so much to avoid the glare that I wouldn't be able to see the screen then...
Either way, between the (2) req'd parts from ProClip, it's getting in the $50 range.
I'll position my phone to the right side of the center console and see how it looks (and feels). I have a feeling it will be too far away for my preference.
Just went on the proclip website, don't get turned off by the high price. They have cheaper versions that don't have the charger base or swivel. Also, I'm not sure if it's because I have a cheaper car (I have an integra), but the mount was $30, then you choose the holder. Anyway, mine came with a car charger, so I might get this:
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I bought the car dock built for the HTC HD2, and it fits PERFECTLY! It's as though it was designed for the ERIS.
It would normally be too big for the Eris, but if you have a sanp on hard case, it fits perfectly... Which I like better, because then I don't have to take my phone out of its case just to put it in the car mount.
My probem is the Seidio 3500mAh battery cover. The phone is now twice as thick, even without a hard case (can't find one that fits anyway) so nothing works. Now, since I'm pretty handy with a drill, I am thinking about installing two steel plates in the back cover and making a mount loaded with two neodymium magnets. Any nasty side-effects to this idea, with the magnets and all? I know the A855 uses low-strength magnets in the car mount and the media dock, but that is an OEM design and well thought out. I don't want to damage my speakers or microphone with the magnets. Or am I being too critical?
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How good is satellite reception that far from the windshield?
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Never had any issues with satellite reception. I have been using the navigation since the first leak, never had issues except for the tunnel I went through near downtown. Mobile, AL.
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I don't get to that stuff in the winter... too damn cold!
