Car Mounts

[WhoMe]

Thanks for the video and link to the Infuse mount. I think Im going to try that.

 

[Bad_SNaCKY]

I was concerned about drilling out the holes since I can't use Audio Out in my car but then I got thinking it's just plastic anyway so how hard could it be?

A dremmel will give you a quick and smooth cut (as long as you have steady hands). Should be failr simple.

 

[ansextra]

A dremmel will give you a quick and smooth cut (as long as you have steady hands). Should be failr simple.

I have a small battery operated drill that should work. I'm not known for being an expert with it though...

 

[ColdBrew]

I ordered the samsung infuse 4g vehicle mount from all4cellular.com. Video on xda showed that it works perfectly on the S3.

Samsung Infuse 4G Vehicle Navigation Mount - $14.95

That looks perfect! Actually, better that perfect because of the great price!

 

[ColdBrew]

I'm assuming the desktop dock would work as well?
Samsung Infuse 4G Multimedia Desktop Dock - $19.95

 

[davidsnoodles]

I'm assuming the desktop dock would work as well?
Samsung Infuse 4G Multimedia Desktop Dock - $19.95

If you look at the YouTube video, one of the commenters asked if the desktop dock would work, however the maker of the video said it "is a bit too narrow."

 

[sp44]

Will a thin case work with the Infuse mount?

 

[Bad_SNaCKY]

Will a thin case work with the Infuse mount?

I received my ordered infuse mount yesterday; feels a little cheap (brittle plastic) and i feel like i need to be gentle or i'll snap something. Pretty consistent knock on Samsung i guess. I will say that the suction cup is sturdy and feels like it'll hold real well (either to hard plastic, glass, or the oval piece it comes with)

As for fit -- you may be able to get away with a really thin case of some sort. However, it may throw off the alignment of the locking-in mechanism that will activate car mode or charge it. chances are, you're going to have a case that's easily removable so it shouldn't be a big deal to peel off a case whenever you want to use the mount.

 

[anon(181017)]

Definitely getting the Infuse dock myself, after being spoiled by the custom DX dock I have to have one that looks and fits like it was made for the phone, and can keep the charger plugged into it. Thanks to those of you who posted links to it and its reviews!

Looks to me like it would be pretty tight with any case much thicker than a skin, which is fine with me because I'll probably go naked. I cut away part of my DX dock so it would fit with the Seido Innocase, then when I stopped using the case I had to order another dock... D'oh!

Next up I need to find a good mount/case for the handlebars of my bike, for GPS/music when biking. I used the holster and Seido Rugged Case and holster for my DX. Clamped the holster to the handlebar, and whenever I went biking just put on the rugged case and popped it in the holster.

 

[Bad_SNaCKY]

Will a thin case work with the Infuse mount?

Here are pics showing the Infuse carmount in tandem with a thin TPU case that i bought:

Not very snug...so, you're going to have to remove whatever case you have on your S3.

 

[CVisk]

That makes it appear the phone itself will not even fit.

 

[anon(181017)]

I ordered the samsung infuse 4g vehicle mount from all4cellular.com. Video on xda showed that it works perfectly on the S3.

Samsung Infuse 4G Vehicle Navigation Mount - $14.95

I really like the looks of that mount, and $23 is definitely a good price, but then I saw this link in another thread- Samsung Infuse 4G Vehicle Navigation Mount (Bulk) - $13.95 Same thing, but says (bulk) after the description, is not available yet, but is only $14. What am I missing here?

 

[Bad_SNaCKY]

That makes it appear the phone itself will not even fit.

i was thinking the same based off of how the case was bending -- but the video i posted a few pages back shows the phone fitting. I'm guessing it'll be super snug.

 

[Bad_SNaCKY]

I really like the looks of that mount, and $23 is definitely a good price, but then I saw this link in another thread- Samsung Infuse 4G Vehicle Navigation Mount (Bulk) - $13.95 Same thing, but says (bulk) after the description, is not available yet, but is only $14. What am I missing here?

nothing -- that's the same one i bought from the same site, too. Got here in like 4 days (including a weekend).

 

[anon(181017)]

nothing -- that's the same one i bought from the same site, too. Got here in like 4 days (including a weekend).

Thanks. Guess I'll hang tight for a bit and see if they get more in stock.

 

[kalnel#WN]

I just ordered this Bracketron Universal mount: Grip-iT Vent Mount | Bracketron. I've had very good luck with their old iPod mounting kit (iPod Docking Kit | Bracketron), but the SIII is going to be just a hair too wide for it.

Amazon had a deal on the Universal mount and a cup mount (Amazon.com: Bracketron UCH-101-BL Universal Cup-iT II Mount with Grip-iT for GPS: GPS & Navigation), so I ordered both. I figure the cup mount could come in handy for rental cars.

I was intrigued enough by the Infuse mount to order it, too, but I have a feeling I'll be returning it. I like the idea of having an integrated power plug, but I don't care for window mounts. (I sit pretty low, so they block more of the windshield than I like.)

 

[Failure2Comply]

This is what I ordered and they seem to have good reviews on Youtube.

Amazon.com: Exomount Universal Car Mount: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[d1ez3]

I just ordered this one as well. I figure if it doesn't work I'm only out $17.

Does this dock charge? Can I plug a micro usb cable int he bottom and then charge my phone while it's docked?

 

[ansextra]

Does this dock charge? Can I plug a micro usb cable int he bottom and then charge my phone while it's docked?

That's what I'm told. I don't have my S3 yet so can't speak from personal experience.

 

[nick49]

I haven't gotten mine yet but I plan on using the Une Bobine
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