Car mounts

mae · Jan 25, 2012

Hi all - I know this topic has come up in one or two other threads, but with yet another delay on the official Galaxy Nexus car mount (expansys are now saying mid-feb) I've run out of patience and thought it would be good to get everyone's ideas down in one place.

Does anyone have any recommendations for 3rd party mounts? I'd prefer it to be vent mounted although this isn't a deal breaker. It has to leave the headphone socket clear though. That IS a deal breaker.

So far I like the look of the clingo. Although worry that the curved back and dimpled battery cover wouldn't stick well.

Has anyone managed to find an alternative?

cabraswell · Jan 25, 2012

I've heard a lot of good things about the Tetrax Xway. I am going to order one soon myself so I have no personal input but like I said...I've heard a lot of good things. You should check it out.

batwings1 · Jan 25, 2012

Arkon has a few options. I use the mega grip and it works for me (easy in and easy out is important to me). I tried their slim grip but it was too tight.

Arkon Smartphone Car Mounts

WoodrowB · Jan 25, 2012

I've used this for two years with my N1. I'm pretty sure you can adjust the FORM version to hold the GN. They sell a 4" extension, so you can make it whatever length you'd like.

PED3-Auto Universal Mounting Steel Rotating Stand - Car Mount

Papadroid · Jan 25, 2012

Came across this one in another thread. Looks to be very flexible for the volume rocker and ports.

g nexta said:
I came across a car doc that seems AWESOME! I'm gonna get it asap
watch the video about it. It's only like 35 bucks too
iBOLT ProDock Alumina - Android Car Mounts - ShopAndroid

kylecummins · Jan 25, 2012

Accessories - Galaxy Nexus from Bell Mobility - Bell Canada

Does anyone know if the dock listed here is the 3 pin, for 89$ i would hope so.

batwings1 · Jan 25, 2012

WoodrowB said:
I've used this for two years with my N1. I'm pretty sure you can adjust the FORM version to hold the GN. They sell a 4" extension, so you can make it whatever length you'd like.

PED3-Auto Universal Mounting Steel Rotating Stand - Car Mount

This looks pretty nice. The mounting bracket looks like it has a lot of flexibility for mounting almost anywhere. Thanks for sharing.

mae · Jan 25, 2012

Papadroid said:
Came across this one in another thread. Looks to be very flexible for the volume rocker and ports.

This looks great! Now to see if I can get it here in the UK.

mburdick · Jan 25, 2012

batwings1 said:
Arkon has a few options. I use the mega grip and it works for me (easy in and easy out is important to me). I tried their slim grip but it was too tight.

Arkon Smartphone Car Mounts

Do you have the standard window mount or the gooseneck window mount? I'm interested in shooting some time lapse videos on long trips and wondering about the angles at which it holds the phone. With the standard mount can you position it so it gets a straight on shot at the road without catching any of the mount's arm in the viewing area? Any info on which one you're using and the ability to shoot good video would be helpful. TIA

batwings1 · Jan 25, 2012

mburdick said:
Do you have the standard window mount or the gooseneck window mount? I'm interested in shooting some time lapse videos on long trips and wondering about the angles at which it holds the phone. With the standard mount can you position it so it gets a straight on shot at the road without catching any of the mount's arm in the viewing area? Any info on which one you're using and the ability to shoot good video would be helpful. TIA

I actually have both but am using the gooseneck. I don't mount mine on the windshield but considering what you are looking to do either may work. My "standard" mount pivots up and down at the base and at the end, where the holder attaches, swivels around a ball joint. I'm certain you can get an unobstructed shot with with this standard mount if you have your GNEX mounted in a vertical position. You may be able to avoid having the mount in the camera view in the horizontal position but it might be close. The gooseneck may be a safer bet but the standard arm is a bit more solid.

batwings1 · Jan 25, 2012

Cool! Member status!

Edit to my note above. Just looked at my standard mount some more, if you get the same one I have (see picture/ignore vent mount), it looks like you should be able to manipulate it so that you can an unobstructed view in either the vertical or horizontal mounting position.

mburdick · Jan 25, 2012

batwings1 said:
Cool! Member status!

Edit to my note above. Just looked at my standard mount some more, if you get the same one I have (see picture/ignore vent mount), it looks like you should be able to manipulate it so that you can an unobstructed view in either the vertical or horizontal mounting position.

Thanks for the help! I think I'll get the standard mount to start with; If its a no go for camera work, I'd still have a good mount. Then I'd start taking a look for a mount that WOULD work for the video purposes

tdub88 · Jan 25, 2012

batwings1 said:
Arkon has a few options. I use the mega grip and it works for me (easy in and easy out is important to me). I tried their slim grip but it was too tight.

Arkon Smartphone Car Mounts

Had the SM515 for my Incredible. Liked it because it was a simple, unobtrusive mount.

The SGN fits in it, but it is stretching it to it's limits. The little legs are angled(pushed) and as tight as it makes the spring open up it feels like it could come shooting out of the mounts. To fix it, I basically hacked a holder from a mount @ monoprice.com, that was like $3 onto the Arkon base and it works great.

mae · Jan 26, 2012

cabraswell said:
I've heard a lot of good things about the Tetrax Xway. I am going to order one soon myself so I have no personal input but like I said...I've heard a lot of good things. You should check it out.

I found this video from a forum member reviewing the Xway - it looks like it might be the answer. The only downside is I'll probably have to buy a case as I don't like the idea of attaching the connector to the back of my phone.

TETRAX - XWAY and FIX - YouTube

whj58 · Jan 26, 2012

I found this on Amazon.co.uk I'm still thinking about it though.

Samsung Vehicle Dock Kit for Galaxy Nexus: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

prostang · Jan 26, 2012

batwings1 said:
Cool! Member status!

Edit to my note above. Just looked at my standard mount some more, if you get the same one I have (see picture/ignore vent mount), it looks like you should be able to manipulate it so that you can an unobstructed view in either the vertical or horizontal mounting position.

Be careful with this mount. I had it for our iPods and they work great. The only issue is that the "feet" on the bottom that keep the item from sliding down can slide out the side and get lost. My wife has lost both of hers and I need to find replacements.

jackburnt · Jan 26, 2012

I just want a mount that has the plugs built-in so I don't have to unplug every time I remove it.

Deleted User · Jan 26, 2012

mae said:
I found this video from a forum member reviewing the Xway - it looks like it might be the answer. The only downside is I'll probably have to buy a case as I don't like the idea of attaching the connector to the back of my phone.

I love my Xway.

I glued the metal disc right to the back of the phone since replacement backs are easily available (I would not, for instance, do this to a RAZR).

If you don't use a case, the only problem is that the back of the Nexus is polycarbonate, which doesn't play nice with regular epoxy. I ended up using Loctite Epoxy Plastic Bonder to glue it more securely. I haven't had a lot of time with the new glue yet, so we'll see how it works. I used regular epoxy for my Droid X and it was awesome.

But the Tetrax mounts are great. The other nice thing is you can mount anything to them - it doesn't have to be a phone, or even a GPS. Anything that you can glue a metal disc to can get mounted.

batwings1 · Jan 26, 2012

prostang said:
Be careful with this mount. I had it for our iPods and they work great. The only issue is that the "feet" on the bottom that keep the item from sliding down can slide out the side and get lost. My wife has lost both of hers and I need to find replacements.

Interesting. Good to note. I've had 3 of their holders and while the feet do move to adjust, I've never had one slide out. In fact, I find it a bit difficult to remove them.

Hopefully Arkon can send you replacement feet.

DLCPhoto · Jan 26, 2012

What works for me is something I found through another forum. This Mount attaches to the CD slot, and can easily swivel in all directions.

Depending on if you have a CD Player, how much you insert/remove CD's, and where it's located, this provides an interesting option to mount the phone.

Mountek

Just an interesting option to consider.

Don

cccoltsicehockey · Jan 27, 2012

I have that mount and I love it. I really like the position it keeps my phone at.

Jay3 · Jan 27, 2012

I'm holding out for a mount or dock that utilizes the 3 pin to charge.

I would also like it to output sound to and aux.

If I can't have that, I see not point. I'd just put velcro pads on my phone to hold in place on the console.

Deleted User · Jan 27, 2012

You can't output sound through the 3-pin connector. There is no data connection to those pins.

Jay3 · Jan 27, 2012

binary visions said:
You can't output sound through the 3-pin connector. There is no data connection to those pins.

I'm not sure if that's true. In Europe, those pins have sound.

Deleted User · Jan 27, 2012

Jay3 said:
I'm not sure if that's true. In Europe, those pins have sound.

No they don't. The base has a Bluetooth chip in it, and pairs with the phone to output sound.

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