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Black Arkon Windshield/Dashboard Mount - Designed for Most Smartphones - Retail Packaging Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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Details

Mounting TypeDashboard, Windshield
BrandARKON
Item Dimensions LxWxH10 x 6 x 3 inches
MaterialSilicone
ColorBlack

Description of Black Arkon Windshield/Dashboard Mount - Designed for Most Smartphones - Retail Packaging

Includes Arkon's NEW Slim-Grip Universal Cell Phone Holder. Most standard sized mobile phones regardless of whether a protective case or silicone sleeve is attached to the phone. Most cell phones having heights between 80mm and 138mm tall. U.S. Pat. No. 6,585,212. No Tools Required. Compact portable design. Works in any vehicle. Super strong suction. Works with devices with or without a skin or case.

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Exactly what I needed. and more!

I am very happy with this inexpensive phone holder. I have an old HTC G2 phone and I wanted to use it as a GPS. The mount comes with two sets of 'clamps', one with extensions, so it fits a variety of phone sizes. The installation takes about 10 seconds. I bought them for the windshield. The suction power is strong and the lever is easy to reach. The rotatability of the holder makes handling particularly easy. Just rotate it from horizontal to vertical and adjust the angle for a better view. and

Pros
  • This is amazing
Cons
  • Almost everything is fine

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Sure, but not perfect insertion/removal

This is a great mount with a few flaws. The suction cup attaches securely to your windshield and the spring-loaded grip provides more than enough strength to hold your phone in place. The adjustable clips are nice because the fastening fingers don't get in the way of the power button on the top of my G2. The overall construction is a bit flexible so the phone doesn't take a hard hit on rough roads. The only thing I don't like about this mount is that the universal mounts can't be tightened so…

Pros
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Disappears

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Customizable smartphone holder! (SM514)

Arkon SM514 Slim-Grip Windshield/Dash/Console Mount Benefits:* Easy setup for your phone! It has tabs to keep your phone where you want it so your ports or buttons are accessible. It has a good hinge and convenient rotating, tilting and rotating mounting methods. * Easily attach your phone to this mount! The base snaps in well to keep the mount stable and the spring clips open with moderate pressure to keep the phone very secure on the mount. Additional Notes: * Removing your phone from this…

Pros
  • Absolutely amazing!
Cons
  • Periodicity

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great product overall

I've been using this mount for almost a couple of years and I'm really impressed with how secure it is on the windshield! It will remain untouched for several months. In the winter months, when the car is not in the garage, it falls off at times. This mount holds the phone very tight, the phone barely moves. My wife has a much longer mount and the phone shakes all the time. Plus the "legs" that extend and grab the phone are able to slide from side to side. This came in handy a couple of times…

Pros
  • Good product for the price
Cons
  • Don't like it, everything is fine

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The Arkon car mount is simply AMAZING!

I recently bought an Arkon SM514 Slim Grip for my HTC G2 and am very satisfied. The suction cup is great and sticks to many surfaces where other docks won't. I use this dock in my MINI Cooper S which is a bit stiff and the phone vibrates very little but is still very readable and functional. I have a very good grip and always use it in the horizontal position (snaps sideways, not up and down) and the phone has never loosened or fallen out, but it's still possible to slide the screen around to…

Pros
  • Everything is fine!
Cons
  • There are other interesting options.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Required for smartphone navigation

This product offers a wide range of customization options, making it suitable for mounting almost any smartphone. The build quality isn't perfect, but it has served me well for over a year. I have used this product with HTC Desire and also with Samsung Galaxy S2 and both fit well. I recommend using extended legs for smaller smartphones too as the springs are very tight when trying to mount even a 3.7 inch phone with shorter legs. The soft feet are very secure and your phone doesn't slide when I

Pros
  • Easy installation
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Safe and Quiet Cradles

Before purchasing this cradle I used a cradle that worked fine but rattled like a maraca when there was nothing in it which really annoyed me. Unfortunately nobody seems to verify that these things are quiet, so it was difficult to buy replacements. Well I can definitely say that this thing is quiet and feels pretty solid. When the phone vibrates, it actually vibrates with the windshield, car, etc. Another complaint about my old stand was that it had a long, flexible arm (which can be bent into

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly