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elmoguy

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i'm using two solutions... one is a strong, sturdy GPS/tablet/phone holder that sits inside a cup holder. Very sturdy construction and of course, cannot drop since it's held by the cup holder.

 

Due to my odd situation with my phone model I use one of those windshield clamp types (similar to DashCrab FX) that in turn grips my actual phone cradle.

Cool.

 

Because in the market, the phone cup holder has limited height, and I can't find any that is long enough to reach eye level.

 

I using exomount. But not ideal. I going to try out anti slip mat or 3m tape to have a 2 in 1 solution.....

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I just bought this from eBay,

buy for fun, :XD: US$10 oni without postage 

 
 
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elmoguy

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I'm using ExoMount Touch CD..it can be turned vertically or horizontally..utilizing it both interchangeably for GPS(4.3 inch) & my iPhone(5.5 inch)

 

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I like ExoMount product as very reliable.

 

However, my car interior doesn't suit CD mount or air vent mount.

 

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Kangadrool

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Pro and Con of air vents mount:

 

Pro: your smartphone stays cool; good for battery.

 

Con: your camera module may fog up which will take quite some time to clear. So, you can't take photos for around half an hour. Not sure if there's long term side effects on the camera module/lens.

 

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Thaiyotakamli

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For E250 best. Just put portable gps in ur head unit screen. It fit just nicely but it will block monitor from showing media details display

 

Alternatively put above dashboard above central aircon, view will be reduced abit but thats the best position for me

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elmoguy

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I just bought this from eBay,

buy for fun, :XD: US$10 oni without postage 

 

 

 
Cool and thank. I actually bought this from Qoo10 few days and waiting for delivery. I trying this out.
 
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7hm

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Cool.

 

Because in the market, the phone cup holder has limited height, and I can't find any that is long enough to reach eye level.

 

I using exomount. But not ideal. I going to try out anti slip mat or 3m tape to have a 2 in 1 solution.....

 

The one I have is quite tall... it folds as well, so it extends to almost a metre tall!

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Mercury1

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I use a clicon mount to the car pillar, personally I think its the best position possible. My phone is cradled there and its at eye height so my eyes are not off the road and it doesn't block my overall windscreen

 

Downside is the mount only works for certain cars, and if the car has airbags on the pillars it can't be installed + costly.

 

 

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elmoguy

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I use a clicon mount to the car pillar, personally I think its the best position possible. My phone is cradled there and its at eye height so my eyes are not off the road and it doesn't block my overall windscreen

 

Downside is the mount only works for certain cars, and if the car has airbags on the pillars it can't be installed + costly.

 

 

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This is what I have been searching! Thank. Can you advise me which category is this product classified? Can you buy online?

 

Great thanks

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Mercury1

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Haha serious what a coincidence,

 

I bought mine from an Aust company, its under the brand called Clicon from the below site. But you have to purchase the phone mount and the phone cradle(what holds the phone) separately which drives up the cost (not to mention shipping), My cradle charges the phone once connected so it was dearer then the static mount.

 

http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/

 

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The Clicon brand is under the parent company Brodit, another company carries their product in Singapore but I have not used their services and cannot vounch how reliable they are. The Aust company was reliable.

 

http://www.mobilefun.sg/16153/by-brand/brodit/proclips.htm

This is what I have been searching! Thank. Can you advise me which category is this product classified? Can you buy online?

Great thanks

 

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7hm

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I use a clicon mount to the car pillar, personally I think its the best position possible. My phone is cradled there and its at eye height so my eyes are not off the road and it doesn't block my overall windscreen

 

Downside is the mount only works for certain cars, and if the car has airbags on the pillars it can't be installed + costly.

 

I ended up not buying a Brodit proclip due to the absurd price of that piece of plastic... haha...

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Mercury1

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Haha can't fault ya there, they target nutters like myself who die die must have it. I seriously looked around but no one else has this Pillar mount so lan lan

 

Anyway just sharing since we are on the topic, driving back from Msia few days ago and wifey pass me my phone after checking the GPS. While putting the phone back the whole thing just came out (was like wtf), since was doing 120 on NSHW had to put it on my lap (wiring prevents me from passing to wife) till I got to the rest stop to put it back

 

Seems the plastic part which hooks it has become undone, I will lodge a complaint with the company in hope to get a free replacement. Here is some pics though

 

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After using Lighter to melt and fold back the plastic

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I ended up not buying a Brodit proclip due to the absurd price of that piece of plastic... haha...

 

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elmoguy

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This is AUDI TT 2016. Look at its information system which includes GPS, mileage, speedometer, etc... very impressive.

 

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I guess this is the BEST system whereby the GPS is located at the correct & BEST position.

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This is AUDI TT 2016. Look at its information system which includes GPS, mileage, speedometer, etc... very impressive.

 

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I guess this is the BEST system whereby the GPS is located at the correct & BEST position.

Yalor I like this. All future Audi will be lidat. Very nice.

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elmoguy

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This guy hard mounted a RAM 1" ball to the side pillar. With this setup, his view out the windshield is totally unobstructed. RAM with swivel arm.

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