Review on LAX Gadgets Air Vent Phone Holder for Car - Pro Grip Cradle Type Mount with Adjustable Side Jaws - Black by Kevin Young

I bought two of these in 2017 and if I could give them 6 stars I would buy them. Absolutely stunning in every way imaginable. Secure clamping, strong magnets and a wide mounting disc that forgives mistakes. It accepts an iPhone Plus nested in an Otterbox and remains secure even on potholed roads, even when off center. The magnets were so secure but the phone was still easily removed with a simple twist. Artfully designed and executed. However, I've only recently needed a third one, and the one I got was probably the worst magnetic mount I've ever come across, worse than even the flimsy dollar mounts I've used in a pinch. The clamp has been revised and is no longer as reliable. Worst of all, however, were the extremely weak magnets. Every phone slid off at the slightest pressure, except for the replacement phone, which has a metal plate attached directly to the back of the phone (rather than behind a case). At first glance, there were no red flags. The packaging was identical. The first red flag was the tiny, thin black metal plates included with this version (the kind that come with all super-duper cheap mounts) instead of the big, sturdy gray metal plates with 3M-branded adhesive that came in the box were included. previous versions. After that, all the flaws of the restyling became very obvious. Overall I would like to give this mount zero stars. I feel like something made this company cut some corners and that's why they cut so many corners that they literally made their product unusable. from another manufacturer they tested. The 'correct' model was sent and when it arrived it was a good version. Changing this rating back to 5 stars because although it was quite a hassle to fix, they end up making an amazing car mount.