What kind of vehicle mount are you using with your devices?

UserName872 · Nov 24, 2012

My 6 month old Exomount from Amazon unstuck from my dash and fell onto my center console breaking the one clip today (phone wasn't in the mount fortunately). Decided I want to give something else a try but there are so many horror stories on customer review sites which aren't always an accurate representation of the product.

What kind of car mount are you using with your S3 or other devices?

breadnatty08 · Nov 24, 2012

We use this one:
Amazon.com: Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount (Black): GPS & Navigation
It's great, very secure and versatile since we have two phones and can't have a designated mount. It does block your CD drive but since we don't play cds, it's not a big deal. I like how it's not very high up and blocking your windshield but still very usable for navigating.

UserName872 · Nov 24, 2012

dreadnatty08 said:
We use this one:
Amazon.com: Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount (Black): GPS & Navigation
It's great, very secure and versatile since we have two phones and can't have a designated mount. It does block your CD drive but since we don't play cds, it's not a big deal. I like how it's not very high up and blocking your windshield but still very usable for navigating.

I actually like the look of that a lot! I'm not worried about the CD drive being blocked, but what about your stereo controls? Unfortunately, that looks like it would cover up everything on my dash related to the stereo. (08 Cobalt used as my DD for 50 mile commute)
http://static.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/images/Auto/izmo/290196/2008_chevrolet_cobalt_dashboard.jpg

chrlswltrs · Nov 24, 2012

dreadnatty08 said:
We use this one:
Amazon.com: Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount (Black): GPS & Navigation
It's great, very secure and versatile since we have two phones and can't have a designated mount. It does block your CD drive but since we don't play cds, it's not a big deal. I like how it's not very high up and blocking your windshield but still very usable for navigating.

I used one of those for a long time. I bought it when the company was first starting out and was only selling on eBay.

Unfortunately that doesn't work for me anymore. It just doesn't hold a phone securely enough for a Jeep Wrangler and the terrain I sometimes drive on. I had to go to a heavy duty window mount.

My wife still uses the Mountek one in her car though, and if I had any other type of vehicle (I won't :cool:

) I would still be using mine also.

rborelli · Nov 24, 2012

I think most people are using the Ibolt. I use it and love it. There is a thread on it somewhere.

Bob

Amazon.com: iBOLT Hands-free Vehicle Charging Phone Holder / Car Dock for Samsung Galaxy S3: Cell Phones & Accessories

UserName872 · Nov 24, 2012

rborelli said:
I think most people are using the Ibolt. I use it and love it. There is a thread on it somewhere.

Bob

Amazon.com: iBOLT Hands-free Vehicle Charging Phone Holder / Car Dock for Samsung Galaxy S3: Cell Phones & Accessories

I'm really digging this! How is it I've not seen this before? I typically run caseless but the fact that this can support a case too is awesome.

rborelli · Nov 24, 2012

I have a slim case it it fits fine. There have been some users saying they are having issues with it after upgrading to JB but I'm still on ICS so no worries for me. Also the screen lock button is covered with the mount, so a user on XDA developed a sleep button that works great.

Bob

lvgdgts · Nov 24, 2012

I have a ProClip. They aren't a cheap product, but very well made and custom for your vehicle.

lexluthor · Nov 25, 2012

dreadnatty08 said:
We use this one:
Amazon.com: Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount (Black): GPS & Navigation
It's great, very secure and versatile since we have two phones and can't have a designated mount. It does block your CD drive but since we don't play cds, it's not a big deal. I like how it's not very high up and blocking your windshield but still very usable for navigating.

Love this product. Easy to move between cars too.

valorian · Nov 26, 2012

Here's the one I use. The Gel suction cup is great for the textured dash surfaces.

Amazon.com: iOttie One-Touch Windshield Dashboard Car Mount Holder for iPhone 5 4S 4 3GS Samsung Galaxy S3 S2 Epic Touch 4G HTC OneX EVO 4G Rhyme DROID RAZR BIONIC INCREDIBLE 2 CHARGE Google Nexus BlackBerry Torch LG Revolution GPS Compact Size 360 d

UserName872 · Nov 26, 2012

Thanks for all the links everyone! Think I'm going to get the iBolt.

TobesEtc · Nov 26, 2012

If you are on JB I think the iBolt won't work. Certainly JB stopped my S3 working with a Samsung Infuse 4G mount. Samsung just said, "yeah, we know".

UserName872 · Nov 26, 2012

TobesEtc said:
If you are on JB I think the iBolt won't work. Certainly JB stopped my S3 working with a Samsung Infuse 4G mount. Samsung just said, "yeah, we know".

What specifically doesn't work? I'm really just interested in charging and a sturdy place to have it sit.

V.Lee · Nov 26, 2012

Adding my vote for the Mountek,which I use with my Epic. Photo of it in my Hyundai Tucson - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/lurkerlee/Car/Mountek.jpg.

I later put the mount in "upside down" from this and it raised the body and gave me more clearance to see the radio display. You can also rotate the phone to "landscape". So there are several options that can help give more or different access to radio controls/display.

This works better for me than the suction mounts, which seem to come off at the most inconvenient time. More importantly for me, but maybe not others: as a 5' tall woman I really can't easily reach controls on a suction mounted device in a SUV. Plus I like the lack of visible suction cup rings on my windshield when I park in unsavory areas.

thequeenscheese · Nov 27, 2012

dreadnatty08 said:
We use this one:
Amazon.com: Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount (Black): GPS & Navigation
It's great, very secure and versatile since we have two phones and can't have a designated mount. It does block your CD drive but since we don't play cds, it's not a big deal. I like how it's not very high up and blocking your windshield but still very usable for navigating.

i just got 1 of these and have to say they pretty good u can find them cheap enough if u shop round:

Tetrax Geo Air Vent - Magnetic Phone Mount - Holder for Apple - Dark or Steel on eBay!

Rdjr74 · Nov 27, 2012

Would like to know more about the ibolt not working with JB. I just got this but not yet on JB.

chrlswltrs · Nov 27, 2012

Rdjr74 said:
Would like to know more about the ibolt not working with JB. I just got this but not yet on JB.

Car Mode has been removed from Android 4.2, that may be what you are asking about??

Brom · Dec 31, 2012

Mine is a custom gadget that attaches to my phone case, it's made by someone I met at a Verizon store, he invented it and made me a copy. However it's not for sale as he said it was too late to make anything for the S3, I guess you gotta make em when it comes out. I do like how portable the mount is, how it works in any car I happen to be in, and all the other uses it has. I think it's a million dollar idea. Call me a gold digger if you like but I am going to stay real good friends with that guy.

UserName872 · Dec 31, 2012

Brom said:
Mine is a custom gadget that attaches to my phone case, it's made by someone I met at a Verizon store, he invented it and made me a copy. However it's not for sale as he said it was too late to make anything for the S3, I guess you gotta make em when it comes out. I do like how portable the mount is, how it works in any car I happen to be in, and all the other uses it has. I think it's a million dollar idea. Call me a gold digger if you like but I am going to stay real good friends with that guy.

Sounds pretty sweet, I'm surprised he hasn't tried to patent the idea or at least find a financial backer!

Do you have a picture of how it sits in the car?

Brom · Dec 31, 2012

UserName872 said:
Sounds pretty sweet, I'm surprised he hasn't tried to patent the idea or at least find a financial backer!

Do you have a picture of how it sits in the car?

You'd think that the reason he doesn't want to publicly disclose the "gadget" is because it's not patented but he did say it was patent pending. I think the reason he didn't want to share with everyone was because the patent wouldn't stop people from copying it, something to do with lawyers. He also said something about media/news, something about the timing, I forget.

I can't really take a photo but I can tell you that if I did, you wouldn't see the gadget anyway because it would be behind the phone. It is attached to the dash not the windshield. That really is all I can say. However when the time comes i'll take a few snaps.

I was just reading all the comments about "is this mount compatible with this case/combo" and I thought this guys gizmo would solve that problem. Your problem appears to be suction cup related, I hate those friggin things, what I hate the most about them is that without warning they will just drop. I always thought they should put two suction cups on there, one to temporarily hold the thing up so it doesn't cause an accident.

Call me a gold digger if you wish but I don't want to piss off a soon to be rich friend, lol.

UserName872 · Dec 31, 2012

I can understand that. I'm fine with not seeing the mount itself especially if he is in fact trying to get it to the market. I more so was wanting to see the phone sitting or attached to the dash. I def understand not wanting to display the mounting!

WAWood8 · Dec 31, 2012

chrlswltrs said:
Car Mode has been removed from Android 4.2, that may be what you are asking about??

Don't know about 4.2, but with 4.1.1, using a US Verizon SGS3, stock, not only is car mode STILL there, but I can confirm the iBolt car dock works exactly the same with JB as it did with ICS.

chrlswltrs · Dec 31, 2012

WAWood8 said:
Don't know about 4.2, but with 4.1.1, using a US Verizon SGS3, stock, not only is car mode STILL there, but I can confirm the iBolt car dock works exactly the same with JB as it did with ICS.

It may be present in Touchwiz but it isn't present in Android anymore. This is the only thing that really disappoints me. I think it started with 4.2. I'm pretty sure I remember it being there in 4.1, but that could have also been the ROM I was running.

Stoney62 · Jan 1, 2013

UserName872 said:
My 6 month old Exomount from Amazon unstuck from my dash and fell onto my center console breaking the one clip today (phone wasn't in the mount fortunately). Decided I want to give something else a try but there are so many horror stories on customer review sites which aren't always an accurate representation of the product.

What kind of car mount are you using with your S3 or other devices?

I've been using this same mount with every Samsung phone I've owned.

Amazon.com: Arkon Universal Windshield with Dashboard and Console Mount for Mobile Phones and Smartphones (Black): Electronics

I got this particular model because it didn't mess with the camera button on the side of some of the phones. I find it works perfectly well with my S3 even in the gel case I bought for it. I probably will have to look for a different mount if I get a Note 2 or any other device that's bigger than the S3

Mikenk · Jan 1, 2013

chrlswltrs said:
It may be present in Touchwiz but it isn't present in Android anymore. This is the only thing that really disappoints me. I think it started with 4.2. I'm pretty sure I remember it being there in 4.1, but that could have also been the ROM I was running.

I am confused; hopefully, someone will clarify.

One of the reasons I have decided not to upgrade to JB is uncertainty whether the ibolt car car dock will continue to work. I'm on AT&T.

According to WAWoods, ibolt works with JB 4.1.1. However, the quoted post seems to imply otherwise. Can someone explain from a practical perspective, if I do upgrade, will ibolt work or not?

Thanks,
Mike

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