Car holder

Stereo Steve · 25-08-2016, 13:24

What's best? iPhones really. Probably 2 x SE but maybe SE and a 4 for a while. The Belkin one looks OK.

tdenson · 25-08-2016, 14:08

Quote:

What's best? iPhones really. Probably 2 x SE but maybe SE and a 4 for a while. The Belkin one looks OK.

Personally, I've always found a magnet simple but effective. No easier way to pop the phone on the dash and take it off again. I stick the little flat piece of metal to the back of my phone case. I usually also travel abroad with a spare sticky magnet and stick it onto rental cars.

Stereo Steve · 25-08-2016, 14:24

Doesn't that knacker the phone or the battery or something?

Fontie · 25-08-2016, 17:59

I use a Brodit the clip stays on the dash I put the holder in the glove box when not in use, any t-leafs that may look there's no obvious sign of a phone holder.

http://www.dsldevelopments.com/

Thine Wonk · 25-08-2016, 20:10

Brodit are the expensive ones where they make a holder for the phone and for the car right? They are more expensive but you do get something custom designed for each car and phone then.

I have a Macally one which is well made, fits on the vents really well and has sides that close to pinch the phone on each side with a button for release. I'm really happy with it, I tried loads before settling on that one which I've used for 2 years now.

This is the one, it's great https://www.amazon.co.uk/Macally-VEN.../dp/B00TS76LF4

CheshireBumpkin · 25-08-2016, 22:03

+1 for Brodit. Yes, they're expensive - but unsurpassed in terms of fitting your phone, as they're custom made to the phone model and even the car if you want to fit it semi-permanently. You can also get active ones that charge as soon as you slot your phone in, without any messing about plugging cables in. If you change your phone or car, you can just buy a new cradle (for the phone) or a new bracket (for the car).

Bloomin' love them.

I don't bother removing the cradle when I leave the car though. I don't see what risk there is in a potential thief knowing I own a mobile phone - and that it's very likely to be in my pocket wherever I've gone.

konebyvax · 25-08-2016, 23:14

I use this one. Cheap as chips and works surprisingly well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-M...2163202&sr=8-2

jchamier · 25-08-2016, 23:16

Kenu Airframe or Kenu Airframe + depending on phone.

gomezz · 25-08-2016, 23:25

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Originally Posted by jchamier

Kenu Airframe or Kenu Airframe + depending on phone.

Absolutely the only sensible choice.

Gigabit · 25-08-2016, 23:38

Kenu Airframe+ didn't work well with my Mazda2's vents. Holds the phone very well though.

rocketronnie75 · 26-08-2016, 00:07

Im using this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...TEL&ref=plSrch

Ive had it nearly a year and doesnt leave any sticky residue when removing.

testcard · 26-08-2016, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchamier

Kenu Airframe or Kenu Airframe + depending on phone.

I've been using one of these for a couple of years with my iPhone. Simple design but works extremely well and it doesn't look like something designed by a blacksmith.

d123 · 26-08-2016, 11:10

I don't get the vent mounts. I presume the people recommending them don't have aircon?

Stuart_h · 26-08-2016, 11:22

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Originally Posted by d123

I don't get the vent mounts. I presume the people recommending them don't have aircon?

Can't use air vent ones as my vents rotate and close when you turn the engine off

jonmorris · 26-08-2016, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

I don't get the vent mounts. I presume the people recommending them don't have aircon?

Given how hot my phone gets when on a mount on the windscreen, perhaps having cold air blowing on it will help it keep charging (when the phone gets real hot, it will draw less power and I sometimes leave the car with the battery lower than when I got in - and it's a fast charger).

jchamier · 26-08-2016, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

I don't get the vent mounts. I presume the people recommending them don't have aircon?

I do, just when the phone is on the vent, I direct aircon at windscreen and floor instead. Works fine in my car - but every car is different.

Stereo Steve · 26-08-2016, 13:31

Like the Brodit ones. Sort of between cars at the moment and I doubt they do one for '93 Hilux with monster wheels and trees growing in the back. So will get one of the recommended cheapies until my L200 arrives.

tdenson · 26-08-2016, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stereo Steve

Doesn't that knacker the phone or the battery or something?

No, I've done it since iPhone 1 and never had a problem. Although I once did it to an iPod with a rotating hard drive and instantly regretted it !!

CheshireBumpkin · 26-08-2016, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stereo Steve

Like the Brodit ones. Sort of between cars at the moment and I doubt they do one for '93 Hilux with monster wheels and trees growing in the back. So will get one of the recommended cheapies until my L200 arrives.

You might be surprised - they cover an astonishing number of car models! Having said that, if you are on the cusp of getting a new one, it would make sense to wait!

gomezz · 27-08-2016, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonmorris

Given how hot my phone gets when on a mount on the windscreen, perhaps having cold air blowing on it will help

I think so. Conversely during the colder months when you are blowing warm/hot air it helps if you can shut that vent off or use a heater option that avoids blowing air through that vent (eg select feet / windscreen instead).

My pet hate is a sucker mount, Never found one that is secure on the dash and leaves unsightly marks on the windscreen. I have a beanbag mount to use in a vehicle were it is impracticable to use a vent mount.

CheshireBumpkin · 27-08-2016, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomezz

My pet hate is a sucker mount, Never found one that is secure on the dash and leaves unsightly marks on the windscreen. I have a beanbag mount to use in a vehicle were it is impracticable to use a vent mount.

Taking aside fixed Brodit mounts, my favourite one ever was a sucker (!).

It was the one that came with the HTC One M7 car kit - it was rock solid and never fell off, unlike every other sucker mount you tend to see.

The whole mount, device-specific cradle, and automatic phone switch to 'car mode' was a great combination. It's such a shame that HTC haven't produced a phone-specific one since the M8. That's pretty much why I fell out of love with HTC at the time.

carguy143 · 27-08-2016, 17:56

Another vote for the Brodit here. I have an active charging holder hard wired in to my car so I also don't have to mess around with cables.

25-08-2016, 13:24	#1
Stereo Steve Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,378	Car holder What's best? iPhones really. Probably 2 x SE but maybe SE and a 4 for a while. The Belkin one looks OK.

25-08-2016, 14:08	#2
tdenson Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,214	Quote: Originally Posted by Stereo Steve What's best? iPhones really. Probably 2 x SE but maybe SE and a 4 for a while. The Belkin one looks OK. Personally, I've always found a magnet simple but effective. No easier way to pop the phone on the dash and take it off again. I stick the little flat piece of metal to the back of my phone case. I usually also travel abroad with a spare sticky magnet and stick it onto rental cars.

25-08-2016, 14:24	#3
Stereo Steve Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,378	Doesn't that knacker the phone or the battery or something?

25-08-2016, 17:59	#4
Fontie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Yeading Posts: 17	I use a Brodit the clip stays on the dash I put the holder in the glove box when not in use, any t-leafs that may look there's no obvious sign of a phone holder. http://www.dsldevelopments.com/

25-08-2016, 20:10	#5
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Brodit are the expensive ones where they make a holder for the phone and for the car right? They are more expensive but you do get something custom designed for each car and phone then. I have a Macally one which is well made, fits on the vents really well and has sides that close to pinch the phone on each side with a button for release. I'm really happy with it, I tried loads before settling on that one which I've used for 2 years now. This is the one, it's great https://www.amazon.co.uk/Macally-VEN.../dp/B00TS76LF4

25-08-2016, 22:03	#6
CheshireBumpkin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cheshire/Shropshire Border Posts: 592	+1 for Brodit. Yes, they're expensive - but unsurpassed in terms of fitting your phone, as they're custom made to the phone model and even the car if you want to fit it semi-permanently. You can also get active ones that charge as soon as you slot your phone in, without any messing about plugging cables in. If you change your phone or car, you can just buy a new cradle (for the phone) or a new bracket (for the car). Bloomin' love them. I don't bother removing the cradle when I leave the car though. I don't see what risk there is in a potential thief knowing I own a mobile phone - and that it's very likely to be in my pocket wherever I've gone.

25-08-2016, 23:14	#7
konebyvax Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ignoringtrollsville Posts: 7,875	I use this one. Cheap as chips and works surprisingly well. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-M...2163202&sr=8-2

25-08-2016, 23:16	#8
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Kenu Airframe or Kenu Airframe + depending on phone.

25-08-2016, 23:25	#9
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Quote: Originally Posted by jchamier Kenu Airframe or Kenu Airframe + depending on phone. Absolutely the only sensible choice.

25-08-2016, 23:38	#10
Gigabit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,887	Kenu Airframe+ didn't work well with my Mazda2's vents. Holds the phone very well though.

26-08-2016, 00:07	#11
rocketronnie75 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 396	Im using this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...TEL&ref=plSrch Ive had it nearly a year and doesnt leave any sticky residue when removing.

26-08-2016, 07:38	#12
testcard Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Middle England Posts: 994	Quote: Originally Posted by jchamier Kenu Airframe or Kenu Airframe + depending on phone. I've been using one of these for a couple of years with my iPhone. Simple design but works extremely well and it doesn't look like something designed by a blacksmith.

26-08-2016, 11:10	#13
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	I don't get the vent mounts. I presume the people recommending them don't have aircon?

26-08-2016, 11:22	#14
Stuart_h Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,474	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 I don't get the vent mounts. I presume the people recommending them don't have aircon? Can't use air vent ones as my vents rotate and close when you turn the engine off

26-08-2016, 11:34	#15
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 I don't get the vent mounts. I presume the people recommending them don't have aircon? Given how hot my phone gets when on a mount on the windscreen, perhaps having cold air blowing on it will help it keep charging (when the phone gets real hot, it will draw less power and I sometimes leave the car with the battery lower than when I got in - and it's a fast charger).

26-08-2016, 13:13	#16
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 I don't get the vent mounts. I presume the people recommending them don't have aircon? I do, just when the phone is on the vent, I direct aircon at windscreen and floor instead. Works fine in my car - but every car is different.

26-08-2016, 13:31	#17
Stereo Steve Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,378	Like the Brodit ones. Sort of between cars at the moment and I doubt they do one for '93 Hilux with monster wheels and trees growing in the back. So will get one of the recommended cheapies until my L200 arrives.

26-08-2016, 15:23	#18
tdenson Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,214	Quote: Originally Posted by Stereo Steve Doesn't that knacker the phone or the battery or something? No, I've done it since iPhone 1 and never had a problem. Although I once did it to an iPod with a rotating hard drive and instantly regretted it !!

26-08-2016, 16:32	#19
CheshireBumpkin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cheshire/Shropshire Border Posts: 592	Quote: Originally Posted by Stereo Steve Like the Brodit ones. Sort of between cars at the moment and I doubt they do one for '93 Hilux with monster wheels and trees growing in the back. So will get one of the recommended cheapies until my L200 arrives. You might be surprised - they cover an astonishing number of car models! Having said that, if you are on the cusp of getting a new one, it would make sense to wait!

27-08-2016, 09:47	#20
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Quote: Originally Posted by jonmorris Given how hot my phone gets when on a mount on the windscreen, perhaps having cold air blowing on it will help I think so. Conversely during the colder months when you are blowing warm/hot air it helps if you can shut that vent off or use a heater option that avoids blowing air through that vent (eg select feet / windscreen instead). My pet hate is a sucker mount, Never found one that is secure on the dash and leaves unsightly marks on the windscreen. I have a beanbag mount to use in a vehicle were it is impracticable to use a vent mount.

27-08-2016, 12:13	#21
CheshireBumpkin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cheshire/Shropshire Border Posts: 592	Quote: Originally Posted by gomezz My pet hate is a sucker mount, Never found one that is secure on the dash and leaves unsightly marks on the windscreen. I have a beanbag mount to use in a vehicle were it is impracticable to use a vent mount. Taking aside fixed Brodit mounts, my favourite one ever was a sucker (!). It was the one that came with the HTC One M7 car kit - it was rock solid and never fell off, unlike every other sucker mount you tend to see. The whole mount, device-specific cradle, and automatic phone switch to 'car mode' was a great combination. It's such a shame that HTC haven't produced a phone-specific one since the M8. That's pretty much why I fell out of love with HTC at the time.

27-08-2016, 17:56	#22
carguy143 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leyland Posts: 1,971	Another vote for the Brodit here. I have an active charging holder hard wired in to my car so I also don't have to mess around with cables.

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