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markem 08:33 AM 05-20-2018
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?
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hammondc 08:39 AM 05-20-2018
+1. I am looking for a good magnetic charging mount for my iPhone X.
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GreekGodX 10:21 AM 05-20-2018
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.
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AdamJoshua 10:46 AM 05-20-2018
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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icehog3 04:53 PM 05-20-2018
Originally Posted by AdamJoshua:
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That thing is way too big for my phone.
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kydsid 07:00 PM 05-20-2018
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.
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Old Sailor 11:08 PM 05-20-2018
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 ^^^^
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CigarNut 06:15 AM 05-21-2018
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.
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dave 07:47 AM 05-21-2018
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
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BigAsh 10:50 AM 05-21-2018
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
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dave 12:17 PM 05-21-2018
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
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BigAsh 01:17 PM 05-21-2018
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....
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dave 01:32 PM 05-21-2018
:-)
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....

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BigAsh 06:50 AM 05-22-2018
...and vent I'm using is a horizontal vent if that makes a difference :-)
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elderboy02 11:17 AM 05-22-2018
This works perfect for me: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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spectrrr 12:33 PM 05-22-2018
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.



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.
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longknocker 03:50 PM 05-23-2018
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!:-)
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LeoChandler 03:10 AM 07-18-2018
As far as I know, you can use even the budget option, they all perfectly fulfill their function
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markem 09:07 AM 07-18-2018
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.
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