Bracketron PHM-201-BL Mobile Device Vent Mount Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using this for over six months and I still think it's the best way to mount my phone in a vehicle. I've used it in an Escalade and an Accord, and it fit fine in both. The only problem is that over time the vent clips begin to sag, and that allows the whole thing to come off quite easily, sometimes even during a turn. As a solution I rotated the vent clips 180 degrees, so that they're mounted effectively upside down. Surprisingly, this has worked out quite well for me.
When using this with the Droid Incredible or other phone with a power cord that attaches to the side, you'll need to install the side supports upside down. There's a little plastic ridge on one of the side supports that is supposed to keep the device from slipping down, but there's enough friction from the side supports that it's not necessary. In this alternate configuration the phone hangs down a bit below the mount so that I can plug in my charger to the side. It works fine this way.

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Easily connects to your vehicles vent louvers for a quick and easy mounting solution. The iPod Docking kit is the ideal solution to easily mount your iPod or mobile device in your car. The Docking Kit connects easily to the louvers of your vehicles air vent to provide a stable; secure and accessible mounting solution. Made of durable ABS plastic that holds up to wear and tear.

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Panavise 705 Mini PortaGrip Portable Electronic Holder (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Mated with the panavise mount for my BMW. Working just as intended for all my ipod (touch, iphone, classic). Happy so far.

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PanaVise is a major manufacture of mobile electronics mounts for hands-free kits, GPS units, satellite radio receivers, mobile video screens, two-way radios, and mobile data terminals -- if it's electronic and mobile, we can hold it! The Panavise Mini PortaGrip portable electronics mount is the perfect holder for today\'s smaller electronics including iPod, iPod nano and iPhone mobile digital devices, cell phones, MP3 players, and handheld GPS units. Closed, the sure-grip jaws are only 1.3 inches wide. Fully open, the jaws are 2.4 inches wide. Easy-to-use: squeeze the jaws closed for a secure fit; open them with thequick-release button. Jaws are 1-Inch tall and covered in soft rubber – won\'t scratch the electronics. AMPS-compatible mounting: easily installs to any AMPS-style mount (Sold Seperately). Perfect for InDash by PanaVise custom dash mounts. Built-in Tipper tilts 30 degrees in all directions; rotates 360. All PanaVise Products are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Bracketron UNI-4503IP Dash Mount for iPod and iPhone (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for a solution to install a mount for my iPhone in my car without using a 12V outlet (inconveniently located), without mounting on the windshield (no good spot on my windshield that doesn't seriously block the view), and without spending ~$100 on a ProClip product. I thought this Bracketron product was the answer, because it was 1) Cheap, 2) Customizable 3) Secure.
However, for a variety of reasons, this product has failed to be even somewhat useful:
1) The metal bracket is REALLY tough, and you are gonna need some serious tools to bend or cut it as directed. The picture on the back of the package (not shown on Amazon) depicts someone bending it using just their hands and a single set of pliers, but I was unable to do anything even remotely precise enough with 2 sets of good vice-grips -- forget about getting a good clean bend. I imagine it would take proper steel-working equipment to manipulate the bracket with any precision, and if you've got that equipment you can probably just make your own bracket. I didn't try to cut it, but again, the tin snips they show on the package wouldn't stand a chance. (As a side note, even my not-strong-enough vice grips marred up the black finish badly -- I'm not sure how anyone is supposed to manipulate it without destroying the finish.)

2) Despite the promise of endless customization, I was unable to find a good place to mount it in my car, even after several hours taking apart all the dash panels to look for a good bolt spot. Not really the fault of the product, but be sure to confirm that you have a good spot to put it before buying. I was forced to settle for a very awkward position down by the glove compartment (which didn't even work because I couldn't get the bracket in the right shape).
3) Finally, even though the metal bracket is sturdy, the plastic mount (i.e. the part that you actually see and touch) is cheap and flimsy. Adjustments are very limited, and I was unable to get it to hold either my iPhone or classic-style iPod without it falling out or being WAY to tight.So unless you know that your car has a good mount spot, that it doesn't require bending or cutting the bracket at all, and that your mobile device will fit in the mount, look elsewhere.

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Bracketron's "iPod Dash Mount Kit" is designed to securely mount most iPods to the dashboard of your car or truck in a variety of locations. The kit includes a Universal Metal Mount, PH-Mini-4, AMPS Adapter Plate and Ultra Slim Swivel to conveniently mount most iPods, (excluding the nano), as well of other mobile electronic devices. This mount is not a Vehicle Specific Application. The Universal Metal Mount provides a professional mounting solution for almost every vehicle when there is not a custom mount available or other mounting location is desired. Download installation instructional guide here. (Professional Installation Recommended).

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Thought Out PED3-Auto Steel Rotating Car Mount (iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, Original) Review

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(More customer reviews)My car seems to be designed to make PDA holders just not work. The cheap vent installs don't fit the vents, the dash surfaces all seem to be curved or textured in some way, and in general just a pain to deal with.
This holder offers four different mounting options (stem into the dash, and the bracket mounted by screws, glue, or suction cups). Further, the mounting bracket has three holes for the gooseneck at different angles. The gooseneck is flexible enough to position almost anywhere the holes point it, but stiff enough to let you turn the iphone on and use the touch screen with only a little motion. The iPhone then turns 360 degrees to get it oriented the way you want.
There are certainly cheaper mounts - but I've not found any that work as well in my car. I've seen mounts that looked better - but they didn't really have a good option for mounting in my car. This is the only one I've seen with enough options that it should mount in almost any car.
Just one caveat - some mounting/gooseneck positions can leave the weight of your PDA on the gooseneck unscrewing the gooseneck from the base. This is easily remedied with a little pipe tape.

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The rotating PED3-Auto with Car Mount+ includes all of our best features and a few more, truly versatile installation for iPhone that lets you decide. (iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, Original)With Car Mount+ we do not believe that it is just for the car. AdPad-VHB, our foremost recommended installation method, the double sided adhesive pad has extreme bonding characteristics on many materials as well as the slick low energy surface plastics found with most car panels. With the included mounting options you will have endless locations that will let you decide where to install.Many cases and skins will also integrate with simple holder customizing.There are more optional accessory products (available soon) to add on and expand!One important thing, we believe there is no excuse not to be 100% made in the U.S.A.****This model does NOT work with iPod touch, please find other model****Does not include FORM holder for cases and skins, see other model.****

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