What's the best car mount for the Epic? I need something that I can mount on my dash that will still let my phone charge. Anyone have or know of one that works well?
ProClip Mounting System*-*Device Holders and Dashboard Vehicle Mounts LOVE their mounting systems. A little pricey but well worth it. I emailed them about an epic mount and if it will be a while I may buy another mount to will work. The great thing about them is that they make vehicle and device specific mounts and the device mounts can be recycled. I bought mine for a PPC6700 and I used it for the following phones: PPC6700, palm 755p, PPC6800, treo pro, palm pre, ipod nano (2007 version), and samsung moment. In fact my wife is buying a mount for her crv and Im giving her my bracket for her moment. So $39ish lasted through quite a few phones. Plus the system stands up to ALOT of abuse in the jeep.
I want a new Proclip. Please let us know if they are planning on making one for the Epic - I'd rather have one specific for the device rather than the adjustable device holder.
I have ProClip also. The mount I used for my Centro also worked for the Pre. I ordered the Akron vent mount and hated it - sending it back tomorrow.
I want a new Proclip. Please let us know if they are planning on making one for the Epic - I'd rather have one specific for the device rather than the adjustable device holder.
Same here. I would like a unit that is specific for the phone vs the universal Proclip (which is awesome, btw).
I am just using the desk dock as they have not come out with the car dock yet. It works well to hold an charge the phone and the software for the desk dock works fine as well. I can manually switch and launch the car dock software but the screen on function doesn't work, you would have to manually set the screen to stay on.
Of course the audio out on the dock won't be enabled until Android 2.2 is released to the Epic.
That's an interesting idea. Where do you put it and does it stay in place?
I ordered this one. Got good reviews. It should arrive today. I will let you know how it works out.
Amazon.com: iGrip 1263 Extender Kit Universal Windshield Mount: Cell Phones & Service
So I finally got this car mount and am very pleased with it. It offers numerous configurations...standard bracket, extension bracket for mounting low on windshield, dashboard mount, and the part that grips the phone can be removed from the bracket altogether and be mounted directly to your dashboard (if you have a nice flat vertical surface for mounting). The phone grip is on a swivel mount that allows you to aim it in any direction and even orient it in a portrait or landscape position. The suction cup grabs my glass windshield like it is holding on for dear life. It seems really well made (Made in Germany).
Anyway, I would definitely recommend it for your Epic.
I am waiting for the Proclip mount to come out... they are the BEST mounts I have ever seen and hold everything in place so nicely... I too have e-mailed them asking when they will have a mount ready... totally worth the money it will cost.
In fact.... this just in... "Thank you for contacting us. The new holders for the Epic will be available in approx 2-4 weeks. You will be notified by email as soon as we have them in stock.
Best Regards,
ProClip Customer Service"
I ordered Arkon's mount. The clip holds the Epic firmly in place. The beanbag part is quite heavy, and it does a better job of staying in one place than my old Garmin beanbag mount. Still -- I'm probably going to install the optional adhesive hook for extra safety -- I'm a lot more narcissistic about my new phone than I am about my old car.
Amazon.com: Arkon Weighted Friction Dash Mount for Universal Phone, Smartphone and PDA (Black): Cell Phones & Service