Genuine Car Mount/Vehicle Dock

mttfrog13 · Dec 9, 2012

After looking through tons of car mounts available online, I ended up ordering this:
Amazon.com: iOttie Easy Flex2 Windshield Dashboard Car Mount Holder Desk Stand for iPhone 5 4S 4 3GS Samsung Galaxy S3 S2 Epic Touch 4G HTC One X EVO 4G Rhyme DROID RAZR BIONIC INCREDIBLE 2 CHARGE Google BlackBerry Torch LG Revolution GPS Compact Siz

I also ordered this in hopes that it will work with the holder above. I don't trust suction cups.
Amazon.com: Arkon GN047 Removable Swivel Air Vent Mount for Garmin nuvi GPS: GPS & Navigation

I doubt google will come out with an official car dock. Firstly there is the problem that most people probably use cases (especially in the case of the glass nexus 4) that wouldn't be compatible with it. And then, they're already late with it so by the time they come out with the darned thing, we will be anticipating the next nexus.

lunatic59 · Dec 9, 2012

mttfrog13 said:
After looking through tons of car mounts available online, I ended up ordering this:
Amazon.com: iOttie Easy Flex2 Windshield Dashboard Car Mount Holder Desk Stand for iPhone 5 4S 4 3GS Samsung Galaxy S3 S2 Epic Touch 4G HTC One X EVO 4G Rhyme DROID RAZR BIONIC INCREDIBLE 2 CHARGE Google BlackBerry Torch LG Revolution GPS Compact Siz

I also ordered this in hopes that it will work with the holder above. I don't trust suction cups.
Amazon.com: Arkon GN047 Removable Swivel Air Vent Mount for Garmin nuvi GPS: GPS & Navigation

I doubt google will come out with an official car dock. Firstly there is the problem that most people probably use cases (especially in the case of the glass nexus 4) that wouldn't be compatible with it. And then, they're already late with it so by the time they come out with the darned thing, we will be anticipating the next nexus.

I ordered the exact same one earlier today.

chrlswltrs · Dec 10, 2012

mttfrog13 said:
I also ordered this in hopes that it will work with the holder above. I don't trust suction cups.
Amazon.com: Arkon GN047 Removable Swivel Air Vent Mount for Garmin nuvi GPS: GPS & Navigation

I doubt google will come out with an official car dock. Firstly there is the problem that most people probably use cases (especially in the case of the glass nexus 4) that wouldn't be compatible with it. And then, they're already late with it so by the time they come out with the darned thing, we will be anticipating the next nexus.

I normally don't trust suction cups either. I have a generic "heavy duty" mount that I use in my Jeep that works great and uses a suction cup. It is the only one I have found that can actually hold my phone without it falling out regardless of the terrain I'm on.

I would be shocked if there was an official dock for the phone. Nothing to do with cases or anything else, but the fact that there is no car mode in 4.2 means Google will probably never release an official dock.

spriteboost · Dec 10, 2012

Google Nexus 4 by LG - YouTube

at 0:35 they have a car dock thing on xda they're thinking its going to be wireless charging also. To me looks like almost like the generic car mount but it would be released looks like by lg for the nexus 4. :O

lunatic59 · Dec 10, 2012

The last car mount I purchased was the official Samsung dock for the SGS2 and that was a suction mount with a smooth coaster-like mounting pad. Of course I refuse to stick anything permanently to my dash. So, I found a PVC fitting about the same outside diameter as the inside diameter of the console cup holder. I put the smooth pat on that and keep it in the cup holder. It really works very well and that's where I intend to fit the new mount for the N4.

spriteboost · Dec 10, 2012

If i were to get one i'd get the ones that stick into the cigarette lighter from ebay it seems like those arn't in your view and you can reach well but that's me

in example

Bracketron USB Power Dock Pro Flex Car or Truck Mount for T Mobile LG Nexus 4 | eBay

but i don't use the gps enough to justify spending 30$ on it granted not that much just more of a novelty when i can just hold the phone and listen to it really lolz

lunatic59 · Dec 10, 2012

My experience with these is that they eventually stretch out the socket and won't support the device any longer. I don't like them.

lunatic59 · Dec 12, 2012

Got my iOttie today. I have to say I am very pleased.

Trooper · Dec 12, 2012

Looks tight man! I need to get one now.

hstroph · Dec 12, 2012

lunatic59 said:
Got my iOttie today. I have to say I am very pleased.

I like the look of that one. Have you got a link for the product, please? It's a different configuration than the iOttie at Amazon that was previously posted in this thread.

lunatic59 · Dec 12, 2012

hstroph said:
I like the look of that one. Have you got a link for the product, please? It's a different configuration than the iOttie at Amazon that was previously posted in this thread.

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

Only $20.

Can't go wrong!

Doyer · Dec 27, 2012

You guys looking for phone specific holders / mounts should realize that they nearly always never work when you have a case on it (I seem to remember a Motorola dock being the exception). You're almost always better off going with a universal type mount, imho, in case you change cases or phones.

Saying that, I'll post the one I used and recommend whenever these mount threads are posted:

Mobile Grip Removeable Sticky Dash & Console Mount

My girlfriend uses this mount with arkon's mega grip holder with her GS3. I used the pictured mobile grip; I like it's smaller footprint. If you plan on putting a thick case on the N4, take a look at the slimgrip, which is at the end of the video.

For $18 it's hard to beat.

hstroph · Dec 28, 2012

lunatic59 said:
Amazon.com: iOttie One-Touch Windshield Dashboard Car Mount Holder ...

Only $20.

Can't go wrong!

Absolutely perfect for my Nexus 4 with bumper case. I have it in landscape on my dashboard where air bags aren't an issue

Doyer · Mar 1, 2013

Arkon has a new holder called the Slim-Grip Ultra. It works with pretty much everything; I've even used it with my Nexus 7. Here's a vid with the Nexus 4.

Slim-Grip

Sylon · Mar 1, 2013

I have a custom mount from a company called Kuda. They make them for specific car models. You can attach any clamp to it that you like, I went with what I could find at the store, with a little ingenuity. It's been working great for me so far, and it works regardless what phone I have, or if I want to use my GPS.

Link: KUDA USA, INC. - KUDA

nixie21 · Mar 4, 2013

anyone have a good one to recommend? cheaper is better as long as it is not a piece of junk.

thanks

Doyer · Mar 4, 2013

Posted this in another car mount thread. Works with any case I can think of. $25.

Slim-Grip

SiempreTuna · Mar 5, 2013

I got one of

these for like 5 bucks. It works really well when stuck on the windscreen and feels surprisingly robust.

I saw the same thing but with a bit of rubber you could put on your dashboard to let it stick there - should have paid the extra $1 for that.

MartinS · Mar 5, 2013

I always recommend Brodit. They have specific mounts for individual devices and ProClip for your specific car and mount location.

Not the cheapest but waaaaaaaaaaay better than generic mounts.

ooberandy · Mar 5, 2013

SiempreTuna said:
I got one of

these for like 5 bucks. It works really well when stuck on the windscreen and feels surprisingly robust.

I saw the same thing but with a bit of rubber you could put on your dashboard to let it stick there - should have paid the extra $1 for that.

Can the phone be viewed in both portrait and landscape?

SiempreTuna · Mar 7, 2013

ooberandy said:
Can the phone be viewed in both portrait and landscape?

Yup. And pretty much any angle in between: the grip has full 360 degree rotation.

Well, slight exageration: there are 'clicks' so it's not 'any' angle, but lots across the full 360 degrees.

ooberandy · Mar 7, 2013

Great, I've just ordered one. It looks like a great one

SiempreTuna · Mar 7, 2013

Cool!

I've only had it 6 weeks or so but I've been pretty happy with it.

ooberandy · Mar 7, 2013

Cant go wrong at that price!

lunatic59 · Mar 7, 2013

*Threads merged*

iOttie

$20 US. Well worth it.

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