EVO car mount

**Nitrousoxide** · 05-30-2010, 12:32 AM

What car mounts are people looking at? I'm hoping to get a universal one, but I was wondering if anyone else had any other suggestions or any thoughts on this one before I threw my money at them.

Amazon.com: Universal Car Mount Holder For HTC : Droid Incredible / EVO 4G / HD2 / Nexus One / Droid Eris / Pure / Touch…

**Nitrousoxide** · 05-30-2010, 11:47 AM

bump

**Caitlyn McKenzie** · 05-30-2010, 11:51 AM

Personally, I don't want a universal mount because they don't include chargers. It's really annoying to have to plug in crap every time you get in the car, and I'm trying to reduce that as much as possible.

Also, rumor has it that there will be a car dock coming in July that will charge as well as put the EVO into "Car mode", which would be really handy for me.

**Nitrousoxide** · 05-30-2010, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Vincent Law

Personally, I don't want a universal mount because they don't include chargers. It's really annoying to have to plug in crap every time you get in the car, and I'm trying to reduce that as much as possible.

Also, rumor has it that there will be a car dock coming in July that will charge as well as put the EVO into "Car mode", which would be really handy for me.

I personally want a universal car charger because I already went out and bought the 12v to USB power adapter and a USB to Micro USB cable. Also universal car mounts don't need replacing with every new phone, and hassle of plugging in the phone is really very minor.

**Yourdogsdead** · 05-30-2010, 12:06 PM

I'll get that one then. You're right, having to plug in the phone is a pain. I am usually juggling five other items when getting into the car and don't need to have to fumble with the USB cord.

**mvpilot172** · 05-30-2010, 12:51 PM

If the car mount is really going to be $59.99 (It was in a story I read) it will never sell. I'd still rather have a stand alone device as my primary GPS. I'd but this for $20 but at almost $60 it's too much.

**cesjr02** · 05-30-2010, 12:56 PM

I hope that ProClip, Seidio, HTC or somebody will release one soon. Summer has begun and GPS Nav is one of the biggest features of the Evo.

**Jordus** · 05-30-2010, 02:58 PM

59.99 is a hard pill to swallow for the HTC car mount, but i do like the integrated power.

Actually, I'll get it for 45 because of the 25% accessory discount for sprint premier customers. So thats easier to take.

You can get standalone GPS' for ~100$, so they need to be careful on their pricing of just a mount.

**ParaGod** · 05-30-2010, 03:15 PM

I want one that fits securely in my cupholder, as it is a perfect spot for this thing.

**Yourdogsdead** · 05-30-2010, 03:25 PM

I wanna use the one I have for the Pre, just change the actual holder part.

**Jordus** · 05-30-2010, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by ParaGod

I want one that fits securely in my cupholder, as it is a perfect spot for this thing.

I dont the phone by itseld would even fit in my cupholder LOL

**andddlay01** · 05-30-2010, 04:12 PM

Hello. I found a car mount for cheap ($3.68 + shipping)!

Then on my recent order, I bought a cigarette lighter to USB adapter for $1.16 (I wanted the white one):

Then to complete that charging unit, added a 1.5' MicroUSB cable for $1.02:

Such a cheap purchase for something so useful - I love monoprice.com

**forumsid987** · 05-30-2010, 04:45 PM

Is there something that has a ball mount backing but a universal holder? this way i can use the garmin mat that has the arm built on it with the ball

**andddlay01** · 05-30-2010, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by forumsid987

Is there something that has a ball mount backing but a universal holder? this way i can use the garmin mat that has the arm built on it with the ball

Are you speaking of something like this?:

**Nitrousoxide** · 05-30-2010, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by andddlay01

Hello. I found a car mount for cheap ($3.68 + shipping)!

Then on my recent order, I bought a cigarette lighter to USB adapter for $1.16 (I wanted the white one):

Then to complete that charging unit, added a 1.5' MicroUSB cable for $1.02:

Such a cheap purchase for something so useful - I love monoprice.com

I decided to go with this one. Even if it sucks, since it's only about 6.50 shipped it's no big loss.

Plus I honestly couldn't find ANY reviews for any other generic car mount so this one is my best bet anyway.

**forumsid987** · 05-30-2010, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by andddlay01

Are you speaking of something like this?:

I was thinking of something that held the phone that would fit into one of these:

but what you posted is VERY cool. I just don't know if I could deal with putting that sticker on the back of my phone

**forumsid987** · 05-31-2010, 07:20 PM

Right now you can get this with free shipping, it shows up as a "promotional balance" to apply to your account when you go through checkout.

Amazon.com: Bracketron PHV-202-BL Grip-iT GPS and Mobile Device Holder (Black): Electronics

NOW THATS A DEAL!!

**Rose4uKY** · 05-31-2010, 08:05 PM

Ok So the Sprint car dock is going to also charge your phone and put it into car mode automatically correct? I'll have a car charger so I am not worried about plugging it in. My worry is I don't want to have to take my case off every time. I ordered a Sedieo Innocase. But also I was looking at this and my friend said it should fit in here with any case on.. What's your alls opinion this one not counting the price. It's still cheaper than Sprints. And also can you just turn on the car mode or whatever on your own when you put it in the dock? I kind of like this and wonder how well it works not suctioned to the windshield.

Amazon.com: Car Bean Bag Dash & Windshield Holder for the HTC EVO 4G - Gomadic Brand: Electronics

**forumsid987** · 05-31-2010, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Rose4uKY

Ok So the SPrint car dock is going to also charge your phone and put it into car mode automatically correct? I'll have a car charger so I am not worried about plugging it in. My worry is I don't want to have to take my case off every time. I ordered a Sedieo Innocase. But also I was looking at this and my friend said it should fit in here with any case on.. What's your alls opinion this one not counting the price. It's still cheaper than Sprints. And also can you just turn on the car mode or whatever on your own when you put it in the dock? I kind of like this and wonder how well it works not suctioned to the windshield.

Amazon.com: Car Bean Bag Dash & Windshield Holder for the HTC EVO 4G - Gomadic Brand: Electronics

Yes the sprint car dock will charge, it will probably require you to remove your case though...can't say for certain.

the link you posted is great but it's actually the exact same mount that i have posted in my link (bracketron) but it's on a bean bag. if you have to have the bean bag, then go with that...if you don't and you just want a windshield then look at the other ones by bracketron. they have a cup, windshield and vent holder. all amazing, and very cheap prices.

**DesertSilver#AC** · 05-31-2010, 08:11 PM

One of the things to keep in mind for a car dock is that it'd be nice to have the phone in landscape mode when using navigation. My ideal car dock would allow rotation for either landscape or portrait.

Found several car mounts on Fommy.com

Edit: Ok, so it seems like most car mounts do have a swivel feature...

**Setite** · 05-31-2010, 08:19 PM

I have a Rocketfish mount I got a Best Buy in the automotive section. You must go to the car stereo section, not the phone section to find this particular mount. It is incredibly sturdy, for 25$ and I love it. The biggest thing is that it can support your phone. I have had weak units that bobbed up and down and eventually broke with the weight of an iPhone. Don't buy a cheap mount, it will break.

**forumsid987** · 05-31-2010, 08:36 PM

wow that's a good looking mount, and a good looking phone.

how do you have that staying on there? is it glued? if so...how difficult to remove?

thx!

EDIT: is this the one?

**sanchezm4** · 05-31-2010, 09:38 PM

Thought I'd share this car mount I found, I've been roaming the forums for a while, guess it's time I contributed =P Haven't been able to find any reviews about this car mount, but the following video shows it off pretty well.

It's 30 bucks on HTCpedia.

I've been trying to find a car mount with charging capability that can be positioned on the dashboard, but this is the closest, reasonably priced alternative I could find.