I purchased this for my Droid X. The X fits allowing access to the usb port for charging. The camera sits above the mount so you can use it to shoot video while driving. The only negative comment I have with this product is the vent mount. In both of my vehicles (Taurus and Siena), the clips really don't hold all that well allowing the whole mount to move with the additional weight of the Droid. Further, trying to use the phone requires holding it steady first. A quick and easy solution was to add a small piece of rubber tubing to each plastic clip. I picked this up at Ace for < .50. The vent mount is now rock solid, like the windshield mount.
I prefer the vent mount as the Droid X has an issue with heat. This keeps the phone out of the window and allows the AC to blow across it when on. Arkon SM410 Universal Windshield with Dashboard and Vent Mount for Smartphones and PDAs - Mount - Bulk Packaging - Black
With the large screen of the Evo, I finally ditched my Garmin, and I'm using my phone as a GPS. This mount is perfect for the phone. You can adjust the bottom supports so they don't get in the way of the charge port. Also, the side arms hold the phone securely without getting in the way of the volume rocker.
The build quality of this mount is very impressive for the price! The plastic feels solid, not flimsy, and the suction cup is stronger and larger than the one that came with my Garmin. I was concerned about this, as I didn't want to risk my new phone in something that wouldn't hold it right. But after trying it out, I'm very pleased with how snugly the mount grips the phone. It's not going anywhere.
I like this mount so much that I came back to order one for my other car (only to find that they're now back-ordered).
One thing -- the vent mount doesn't hold very tight on my car, so that I don't feel comfortable using it. Maybe it's my particular type of vent (it's an old, old car), or maybe I'm not installing it right. However, the windshield mount is excellent.
I would definitely recommend this to a friend.
I use this product to hold my HTC Incredible to my vent mount while I use it as a GPS and Music Player (via FM Transmitter). Arms holds the Phone snugly so it will not move or fall out, the location of the charging cable and headphone jack are not interfered with by the mount. The vent mount swivels nicely to allow for a good viewing angle while attached to either the driver's side or passenger's side central vents of my cars.
I have not tried the windshield mount.
I guess my GPS vent mount is from the same company because the mounts are compatible and I now I don't have to detach the vent piece when swapping between using my car and my wife's car.
This mount works great for the iphone 4 and more than likley any smartphone or pda. It is very solid plastic. Can have it dash mounted and then change window mount any time you wish. Can turn phone to landscape view by just turning while in the mount. Doesnt bounce to much while driving. Very solid mount. Great purchase for me. Love it.
I haven't had much success with car mounts for either the HTC Hero or Droid Incredible, but the Arkon has been the best I've tried so far and is inexpensive compared to others. I've used it in both a Honda CR-V and Toyota Yaris.
Pros:
- The windshield clamp is secure and doesn't fall off, and the cradle also holds the phone safely.
- Inserting and removing the phone is very easy, which is important since you'll be doing that quite often!
- The mount is very flexible, and can be set in a wide range of positions (it can also hold the phone either vertically or horizontally).
- It's very simple to install, though be aware that there's only one windshield adhesive so you can't use the windshield mount in more than one car.
- The vent mount works flawlessly in the CR-V, and seems most suited to vents with thin plastic bars that are fixed.
Cons:
- Conversely, the vent mount doesn't work in every vehicle. It won't fit on any vent in the Yaris at all.
- The windshield clamp can be tricky to attach (you have to make sure you create enough of a vacuum).
Overall, so far so good - I can finally use my phone as a navigation unit while it's charging in the car. Note that there are no power cables or FM transmitters included.
I was extremely surprised at the quality of this product when it arrived today. It is made out of quality material and all the accessories are well made. This unit is completely adjustable and functions well. It is compatible with the Droid Incredible. The housing does not block the charge or audio ports and it will hold the phone in landscape position. Great product and great buy.
This mount is perfect for the sprint evo 4g. It fits phone with all ports exposed. The mount is of high quality and works just as advertised. The window suction is very strong with plenty of mounting angle options. If you have horizontal air vents I am sure that mount would work fine but I do not so I did not try the air vent mount. I have a seidio active case and have plenty of room left in the mounts mega grip system.
Okay, so if you don't know how to use this product properly, you probably shouldnt have bought it (i'm talking about the other reviews. the package comes with the windshield mount (suction cup), a vent mount (clips), and a dash mount (sticky pad). all of the mounts work with the included holding piece. i'll review each piece separately. i read a review on here before i bought that the suction cup doesnt stay at all. whoever wrote that review is straight up inept. you have to pull the lever behind the suction cup to induce suction. after the lever is pulled, the cup stays VERY firmly. you cant pull it off unless you release the lever. i never used the dashboard mount because i dont have the real estate on my dashboard to place it.
the vent mount is the only relatively week point in this product. the clips seem flimsy (but havent broken yet) and the whole mount is hard to keep steady ( i guess thats what you get for it being universal). when i say hard to keep steady i mean the leg of the mount that is supposed to push the mount up from a spot under the vent isnt too sturdy and moves around alot. the vent is STILL adjustable depending on where you place the mount. im sure moving it around a few inches to find the sweet spot isnt that big of a deal. on the bright side, the mount stays upright and is cooled by the air conditioner. WARNING: if you care about the electronics you place in this mount, dont turn the heat on when using the vent mount. the holding piece works perfectly. the plasting holding "rails" if thats what you want to call them are adjustable on the bottom of the mount, so that you can move them around according to where a charging or headphone jack is on your product. if thats not enough for you, then you can turn it upside down and the bottom of your product will be completely open.
the one thing that i have a problem with is the clips on the sides of the holding piece. when i use my ipod touch on it, they interfere with the volume buttons, but it doesnt take much tweaking to fix that. the clamps hold extremely tight and are very adjustable. they are also padded, which makes the grip extra tight. now while i review the holding piece, i'll review the connection between the piece and the mounts. its great. its slides on very tightly, but sometimes the holding piece is a little tough to get off the mounts ( i guess thats a good thing, so they wont slide off on their own) the mounts hook up with the holding piece with sort of a ball joint, soyou can rotate your product pretty much every direction but backwards (including upside down). i absolutely love how it swivels. i purchased this product for my Droid X to use the gps on a trip to chicago from des moines, ia. it held perfectly throughout the 8 hour drive, worked with the charger and the headphone jack, and cooled with the air conditioning. when i decided to give my phone a break, my friend put his sprint evo 4g in and it worked perfectly with that also. the swivel allowed the driver and the passenger to both use it pretty easily. i used the vent mount for most of the way, because it was too sunny to use the windshield mount.
the windshield mount is the most sturdy piece of this product so im confident that if i need to use it it will be alright. none of the pieces deteriorated when i parked in the sun, and the clamp stayed tight and didnt break even though i released it way more often than i should. i still use this product every day with my ipod to and from work. its a great product and a great deal. so i hope you're happy that you just read probably one of the only legit reviews on here. someone needs to tell the truth. i hope this counts as a verified user review. my ratings follow
adjustability: 5 stars
layout: 5 stars
quality: 3 stars (its made out of really cheap plastic, but it hasnt broken at all even though ive beaten it up a little and it holds steady and shows no signs of wear)
warranty coverage: im pretty sure they cover damage? 5 stars
warranty service: 5 stars. the best kind of warranty is the one you never need to use.
windshield mount: 5 stars
vent mount: 4 stars
dash mount: --
you're welcome. read this review and none others. - Dash Mount - Mount - Cell Phone Holder - Android'
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