Good Car Mount - any suggestions?

[cismo]

hi,

I'm looking for a car mount for my HTC touch.
Nothing fancy, it just has to work and be reasonably priced.

I came across those windshield suction mounts...but I'm not sure if those are legal in California.

Thank You

[deedeebulldog]

This one works for me.
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?p...13707&cat=3078

[bean373]

Here's a low price item from www.meritline.com

360 Degree Adjustable Universal Windshield PDA holder for MP3 Player, Cell phone, GPS and PDA, Free Standard Shipping
Total is $7 after $6 coupon code: M2480506OFF
Expiry Date: 08/03/2008

http://www.meritline.com/360-degree-...da-holder.html

found it from

http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/?s=360+pda

Even though the website doesn't mention it there is a flat thin round base mounting device(glued down and is the size of the suction piece) that can be put on your dashboard so you can put the suction end piece onto it. I got 4 of these and they all work pretty well. I think it's a great deal for this price. I ordered each item on a separate order. I do not know if they will allow you combine one coupon code to multiple items on the same order. Well, you can try and see if it will work if you need more than one.

[jethro_static]

Originally Posted by bean373

Here's a low price item from www.meritline.com

360 Degree Adjustable Universal Windshield PDA holder for MP3 Player, Cell phone, GPS and PDA, Free Standard Shipping
Total is $7 after $6 coupon code: M2480506OFF
Expiry Date: 08/03/2008

http://www.meritline.com/360-degree-...da-holder.html

found it from

http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/?s=360+pda

Even though the website doesn't mention it there is a flat thin round base mounting device(glued down and is the size of the suction piece) that can be put on your dashboard so you can put the suction end piece onto it. I got 4 of these and they all work pretty well. I think it's a great deal for this price. I ordered each item on a separate order. I do not know if they will allow you combine one coupon code to multiple items on the same order. Well, you can try and see if it will work if you need more than one.

That's hot. definitely getting one of these. I got the winshield mount with the bendable thinghy but I like the one on the link coz It's the same as the one that came with my GPS.

[bean373]

Originally Posted by deedeebulldog

This one works for me.
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?p...13707&cat=3078

That item can only be mounted IN a cup holder. Not much to adjust since you can not move it anywhere else. Doesn't work if you need to see your HTC Touch/Vogue in eye level veiw. I installed TomTom 7 on my Touch and mainly want to display it in eye level view when I'm driving.

[tttrav]

Go to the big, evil beast--WalMart--and check out the automotive section. There is a vent mount by Scosche that's under 10 bucks, it's near the car stereo stuff, it clips on an a/c vent, so still eye level. It fits the Vogue just fine.

[cismo]

Originally Posted by bean373

That item can only be mounted IN a cup holder. Not much to adjust since you can not move it anywhere else. Doesn't work if you need to see your HTC Touch/Vogue in eye level veiw. I installed TomTom 7 on my Touch and mainly want to display it in eye level view when I'm driving.

Originally Posted by bean373

That item can only be mounted IN a cup holder. Not much to adjust since you can not move it anywhere else. Doesn't work if you need to see your HTC Touch/Vogue in eye level veiw. I installed TomTom 7 on my Touch and mainly want to display it in eye level view when I'm driving.

yea, I was also looking a navigation solution.
It seems to cup holder is a good choice though if you want to have your phone in close arm reach while driving.

Anyway, do you actually own any of these?
How is the suctioning when used without the adhesive stuff? Will it securely hold a Touch? How long will it reach when mounted to the windshield?
And most of all, will I be able to access the USB port?

Originally Posted by tttrav

Go to the big, evil beast--WalMart--and check out the automotive section. There is a vent mount by Scosche that's under 10 bucks, it's near the car stereo stuff, it clips on an a/c vent, so still eye level. It fits the Vogue just fine.

have you tried this with a phone of that size? I mean, will it support the weight? How do these vent mounts work? Is there any adhesive involved?

Thank You

[bean373]

Originally Posted by cismo

yea, I was also looking a navigation solution.
It seems to cup holder is a good choice though if you want to have your phone in close arm reach while driving.

Anyway, do you actually own any of these?
How is the suctioning when used without the adhesive stuff? Will it securely hold a Touch? How long will it reach when mounted to the windshield?

I only have the 360 Degree Adjustable Universal Windshield PDA holder.
I bought one for myself and 3 more for family members who also owns the HTC Touch. I have never installed the adhesive base since I only have used it on the windshield. It holds up well on the windshield. So far it has not fallen off. You will need to make some adjustments so the two sides are pushed in well enough to hold the phone in place so that in case you brake too hard the phone doesn't come flying off the holder.

I guess you can try to use the suction end(without the adhesive base)to mount on your dashboard to see if it will hold. If not, you can always apply the adhesive base so that it will give a better suction for the pda holder.

This PDA holder is long enough where you can adjust for how close/far you want it to be. I'm pretty sure there are better PDA holders out there but for $7 I think it's a great bargain.

[denasqu]

ProClip. Expensive but top notch custom mounts for most cars.

[Geekcop]

Cali Vehicle Code just says you cant have anything obstructing your view. As long as you mount it low enough, it shouldn't be a problem. Check WMexperts store.