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πŸ“± i.Trek Universal Smartphone Bracket/Cradle for GPS: iPhone, Android & Windows (Black) Review

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3.6
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Details

Mounting TypeDashboard
BrandI.Trek
Item Dimensions LxWxH3.2 x 1 x 3 inches
ColorBlack
Item Weight0.02 Pounds

Description of πŸ“± i.Trek Universal Smartphone Bracket/Cradle for GPS: iPhone, Android & Windows (Black)

i. Trek Universal bracket cradle holder for iPhone Google Android and Windows Smartphone devices up to 5 inch screen. Bracket will open vertically up to 3. 75 inch and back socket fits Garmin 17mm ball joint (Garmin mounts compatible). Heavy duty spring clamp holds device securely and Quick release for easy installation. View your smartphone in either landscape or portrait mode. i. Trek Universal bracket is compatible with iPhone 3/4/5, Samsung S2, S3, Note 1&2, HTC One, Google Android, Blackberry, Windows 8 Nokia Lumia Smartphones.

Reviews

Global ratings 7
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Type of review

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Broke after a few months

Worked well while it lasted. The clip broke in half after a few months of brief use. Another problem was that the pin holding both sides of the clip together kept slipping out of the hole. I had to reinstall it over and over again.

Pros
  • Hands-free
Cons
  • Almost never

Revainrating 5 out of 5

looks good, holds tight

nice and simple, works well on my bike (using http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-1300-Replacement-Stem-Mount/dp/ B00HNFRI6Y FJR) to hold my Sony Z1 (5 inch screen). The ball mount isn't as tight as I'd like it to be, so I might try adding some tape as a spacer. But the clasp on the phone itself seems pretty tight. My phone doesn't move at all.

Pros
  • delivery was very quick
Cons
  • minor issues

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great with Garmin Portable Friction Mount

Works great with Garmin Portable Friction Mount, holds phone in landscape or portrait orientation. Only used it for a few weeks but so far so good. When I saw this I was looking for something other than an air vent, CD or plug holder and compatible with my GPS holder, perfect for my 2015 Ford Fusion.

Pros
  • Solid Surface
Cons
  • Flawless

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Works but needs improvement

I had the goods less than a week. I loved using it and it was great to be able to see everything on the dashboard again using the same stand I had when driving my Carmen! Unfortunately it broke on the 6th day. My recommendation: Always use 2 hands to support the entire item. The spring is strong and will hold your phone securely, but it will snap at your fingers/objects in its claws or worse, break if you open it without support or if it slams when not fully open.

Pros
  • Inspires confidence
Cons
  • Repair

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works perfectly! fits car mounts

I was skeptical about what was essentially a giant hair clip but figured heck it's only ten bucks. Well, it pairs perfectly with the Garmin friction mount. Not sure how well the clip will hold up over time but worth the purchase. The reason I don't give it 5 stars is that the up and down angle is a bit more restricted than I would like due to the huge clip on the back hitting the neck of the mount. It's not bad, but I have to play with it a bit in the car to get the best viewing angle. However,

Pros
  • best
Cons
  • not best

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great solution to a previous problem

Great solution to the cheap paddle holders that came with my jeep dash phone holder. The original broke after about a month of use so I replaced it with this type of clip. The only problem is that the socket is a bit big for the ball mount so I had to wrap tape around the ball to keep it in place. I've been using the product for about three months with no phone cuts or other issues. I have a large phone in an otter box that is about 3.5 inches wide and the clip fits in easily.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • I really don't like anything about it everything is fine

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Weak point in the ball screw, otherwise everything is fine

A good system that allows you to use the iPhone 6 in both horizontal and vertical positions. Inserting and removing the phone is also relatively easy. The only problem is when you change orientation the screw on the ball is the weak point. It has to be pretty tight not to move, and once it gets that tight accidentally twisting the tight joint for a tighter fit breaks the whole thing. And yes, I know it's tight on the right and loose on the left, but it's not that easy when you're trying to…

Pros
  • A lot of positive emotions
Cons
  • Some difficulties