Smartphone mount for car

markem · 05-20-2018, 08:33 AM

I'm looking into getting a car mount for my iPhone to use when traveling. I've seen some pretty inexpensive magnetic mounts ones, like WizGear. What mounts are y'alls using and what are the strengths and weaknesses in your experience?

hammondc · 05-20-2018, 08:39 AM

+1. I am looking for a good magnetic charging mount for my iPhone X.

GreekGodX · 05-20-2018, 10:21 AM

I’ve been using this one for more than 2 years now.
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Universal Phone Holder Amazon link

It’s been solid. The mount has held up the whole time without replacing the sticky pad that holds it in place. The arm extends out far which was a key feature for me.

AdamJoshua · 05-20-2018, 10:46 AM

I use one of these, not this particular one but these are all basically the same. I have no issues with it, it doesn't move around, I'm limited in my Z where I could mount a phone, I should have moved it an inch to the right (TWSS), the adhesive is very good .. hence why I can't move it now.

I have zero complaints with it.

I would have gone with one that clips to the Air vent but again in my car that just wouldn't have worked.

icehog3 · 05-20-2018, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

That thing is way too big for my phone.

kydsid · 05-20-2018, 07:00 PM

Years ago I tried so many and wasted my money. One day I realized all the work cars had mounting systems from one company. I've not bought a mount for anything except from them since.

Ram Mount.

I have several. All of which are still in use as much as 10 years on and then some. Don't let the old suction cup thing fool you. I can mount mine to my winshield and shake the entire vehicle without it coming loose.

Old Sailor · 05-20-2018, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

I’ve been using this one for more than 2 years now.
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Universal Phone Holder Amazon link

It’s been solid. The mount has held up the whole time without replacing the sticky pad that holds it in place. The arm extends out far which was a key feature for me.

I use same one ^^^^

CigarNut · 05-21-2018, 06:15 AM

I have this in my car: https://www.amazon.com/Kenu-Airframe...u+phone+holder
It works great! The vent slots in my car are horizontal.

We have this in my wife’s car: https://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Holder...t+phone+holder
However, the vent slots are vertical in her Toyota and the weight of the phone sometimes causes it to flop from side-to-side

We also have this for the iPad: https://www.amazon.com/iKross-Smartp...p+holder+mount
This is great for road trips where I want to see a larger map.

dave · 05-21-2018, 07:47 AM

My wife uses Logitech magnetic mount - clips solidly to vent -- and she absolutely loves it, had it for probably three years now. I was a little taken aback by the price at the time - I think around $40 -- but it was well worth it.
I got the cheap crap from Amazon and my phone flies off all the time - usually onto the passenger floor -- and always at the most inopportune times

BigAsh · 05-21-2018, 10:50 AM

I've been using this for about 2 years with no issues....mounts to vent and easily movable/transportable...magnetic with an unobtrussive piece that fits between my slim leather case and the I-phone X....and it's 5 bucks via prime...

https://www.amazon.com/FOSTO-Magneti...ds=fosto+phone

dave · 05-21-2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAsh

I've been using this for about 2 years with no issues....mounts to vent and easily movable/transportable...magnetic with an unobtrussive piece that fits between my slim leather case and the I-phone X....and it's 5 bucks via prime...

https://www.amazon.com/FOSTO-Magneti...ds=fosto+phone

Looks like a heck of a deal. No issue with the clips on the vents? That's where mine have gone south....fall off the vent when I look at them wrong

BigAsh · 05-21-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dave

Looks like a heck of a deal. No issue with the clips on the vents? That's where mine have gone south....fall off the vent when I look at them wrong

I haven't had any issue at all...swivels fine too....nothing special about my vents that I know of....used with Iphone 7, now the X...both with an Apple leather case so not bulky or heavy....

dave · 05-21-2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAsh

I haven't had any issue at all...swivels fine too....nothing special about my vents that I know of....used with Iphone 7, now the X...both with an Apple leather case so not bulky or heavy....

BigAsh · 05-22-2018, 06:50 AM

...and vent I'm using is a horizontal vent if that makes a difference

elderboy02 · 05-22-2018, 11:17 AM

This works perfect for me: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

spectrrr · 05-22-2018, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

I’ve been using this one for more than 2 years now.
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Universal Phone Holder Amazon link

It’s been solid. The mount has held up the whole time without replacing the sticky pad that holds it in place. The arm extends out far which was a key feature for me.

I love the design on this one, it worked well for me to position the phone where I needed it better than a vent mount.

I will add however, get the genuine iOttie version!! Buddy had one, I liked it, so I saved a few bucks and got the 1/2 prize ebay knockoff. Worked great. For 6 months. Now it's in a landfill. Moral of the story, get the real deal.

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Originally Posted by hammondc

+1. I am looking for a good magnetic charging mount for my iPhone X.

I really like the simplicity of the magnetic mounts. Downside to magnetic for many phones is the weight. My wife had a non-magnetic phone, and just stuck the magnet in the back of her case.

Long story short, her phone weighs a ton now!

But it is slick.

longknocker · 05-23-2018, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dave

My wife uses Logitech magnetic mount - clips solidly to vent -- and she absolutely loves it, had it for probably three years now. I was a little taken aback by the price at the time - I think around $40 -- but it was well worth it.
I got the cheap crap from Amazon and my phone flies off all the time - usually onto the passenger floor -- and always at the most inopportune times

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-One-...one+car+holder

Just Received This. Wasn't Sure It Would Work With My XL iPhone 7+ In A Big Leather Case, But It Holds It Very Securely! I'm Impressed!

07-18-2018, 03:10 AM

As far as I know, you can use even the budget option, they all perfectly fulfill their function

markem · 07-18-2018, 09:07 AM

As far as you know, no one here knows that you are a badly programmed bot. You fulfill the function of warning to others perfectly.

05-20-2018, 08:33 AM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Smartphone mount for car I'm looking into getting a car mount for my iPhone to use when traveling. I've seen some pretty inexpensive magnetic mounts ones, like WizGear. What mounts are y'alls using and what are the strengths and weaknesses in your experience?

05-20-2018, 08:39 AM	#2
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Smartphone mount for car +1. I am looking for a good magnetic charging mount for my iPhone X.

05-20-2018, 10:21 AM	#3
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Smartphone mount for car I’ve been using this one for more than 2 years now. iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Universal Phone Holder Amazon link It’s been solid. The mount has held up the whole time without replacing the sticky pad that holds it in place. The arm extends out far which was a key feature for me. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Smartphone mount for car I use one of these, not this particular one but these are all basically the same. I have no issues with it, it doesn't move around, I'm limited in my Z where I could mount a phone, I should have moved it an inch to the right (TWSS), the adhesive is very good .. hence why I can't move it now. I have zero complaints with it. I would have gone with one that clips to the Air vent but again in my car that just wouldn't have worked.

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kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Smartphone mount for car Years ago I tried so many and wasted my money. One day I realized all the work cars had mounting systems from one company. I've not bought a mount for anything except from them since. Ram Mount. I have several. All of which are still in use as much as 10 years on and then some. Don't let the old suction cup thing fool you. I can mount mine to my winshield and shake the entire vehicle without it coming loose. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

05-21-2018, 06:15 AM	#8
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Smartphone mount for car I have this in my car: https://www.amazon.com/Kenu-Airframe...u+phone+holder It works great! The vent slots in my car are horizontal. We have this in my wife’s car: https://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Holder...t+phone+holder However, the vent slots are vertical in her Toyota and the weight of the phone sometimes causes it to flop from side-to-side We also have this for the iPad: https://www.amazon.com/iKross-Smartp...p+holder+mount This is great for road trips where I want to see a larger map. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

05-21-2018, 07:47 AM	#9
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Smartphone mount for car My wife uses Logitech magnetic mount - clips solidly to vent -- and she absolutely loves it, had it for probably three years now. I was a little taken aback by the price at the time - I think around $40 -- but it was well worth it. I got the cheap crap from Amazon and my phone flies off all the time - usually onto the passenger floor -- and always at the most inopportune times __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

05-21-2018, 10:50 AM	#10
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Smartphone mount for car I've been using this for about 2 years with no issues....mounts to vent and easily movable/transportable...magnetic with an unobtrussive piece that fits between my slim leather case and the I-phone X....and it's 5 bucks via prime... https://www.amazon.com/FOSTO-Magneti...ds=fosto+phone __________________ Keith

05-22-2018, 06:50 AM	#14
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Smartphone mount for car ...and vent I'm using is a horizontal vent if that makes a difference __________________ Keith

05-22-2018, 11:17 AM	#15
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Smartphone mount for car This works perfect for me: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

07-18-2018, 03:10 AM	#18
LeoChandler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Smartphone mount for car As far as I know, you can use even the budget option, they all perfectly fulfill their function

07-18-2018, 09:07 AM	#19
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Smartphone mount for car As far as you know, no one here knows that you are a badly programmed bot. You fulfill the function of warning to others perfectly.