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"There is some jiggle from the bumpy roads I drive on but Overall I m pleased with this purchase and would recommend to anyone that needs a phone mount holder that will hold their large phone without any real issues."
"Over time I started noticing more CD slot mounting units come out to mixed reviews, I settled on one seeing that it could pivot from side to side but was hugely disappointed by how cheaply it was made and how poor it fit and held into the CD slot."
"If you have a thick case/phone, it might not work for you- mine is not very thick, and seems like it s just at the threshold of a good sized fit for this mount."
"* I have tried a few window mounted phone holders in the past and never found one to be sturdy enough to not vibrate and not distract me while driving."
"During work I remembered something from the beautiful, full-colored PDF'd user's manual I was sent - you can flip this mount over in the CD slot and use it that way, too."
"Although I have Bluetooth capability in my car for speaking on the phone, using the navigation system was always awkward and dangerous having to bring the phone up to see the screen."
"Based on where my slot is, the holder blocks my time display a little bit, but the placement and ease of use outweighs that minor inconvenience."
Bestrix Universal CD Phone Mount Cell Phone Holder Car Compatible All Smartphones up to 6" (Click to Compare Deals)
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"* I recently purchased this phone holder because I was looking for a holder that would put my phone closer to my view of the road so I could keep a better eye on traffic... I still have access to my A/C controls and I don t see the radio controls which are located behind the phone & holder but that is not an issue since I use the radio controls mounted on my steering wheel. There is some jiggle from the bumpy roads I drive on but Overall I m pleased with this purchase and would recommend to anyone that needs a phone mount holder that will hold their large phone without any real issues."
"The first one I bought I used for the better part of 6 months or so and had no complaints other than it didnt really pivot side to side so the angle was straight on which made it a bit tougher to see and manipulate without looking away from the road. Over time I started noticing more CD slot mounting units come out to mixed reviews, I settled on one seeing that it could pivot from side to side but was hugely disappointed by how cheaply it was made and how poor it fit and held into the CD slot... I just bought a second unit for the wife's car (I was originally gonna give her my old one) but at this price, it's silly not to give her one she can see and use with ease."
"I have never had luck with vent mounts- they re either cheap/weak, or in the winter the heat output is directed at my phone and causes it to overheat... Upside down worked perfectly for me as it only obscures the car stereo dash buttons and I use my phone for all car audio anyway... If you have a thick case/phone, it might not work for you- mine is not very thick, and seems like it s just at the threshold of a good sized fit for this mount."
"* I have tried a few window mounted phone holders in the past and never found one to be sturdy enough to not vibrate and not distract me while driving... After looking at alternatives I tried a vent mounted holder but that was not good for me as I live in NE and winters here are cold... For my vehicle I did have to use one of the thicker shims that came with the holder to keep it firmly in place inside the CD player."
"A mile or two down the road I started experiencing odd behavior from the radio: every time I hit a bump the station changed!... During work I remembered something from the beautiful, full-colored PDF'd user's manual I was sent - you can flip this mount over in the CD slot and use it that way, too... Yes, it will cover some part of your console because, well, your PHONE is in the way now."
"* I ordered this 2 weeks ago since our city has gone hands free. Although I have Bluetooth capability in my car for speaking on the phone, using the navigation system was always awkward and dangerous having to bring the phone up to see the screen. It was very easy to install, there is a good you tube video to watch as well."
"I wish I'd found out about this sooner because it's the best one I've ever had... Based on where my slot is, the holder blocks my time display a little bit, but the placement and ease of use outweighs that minor inconvenience... You can easily change from landscape mode and back and it's at the perfect height to tap your phone if needed."
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"* I recently purchased this phone holder because I was looking for a holder that would put my phone closer to my view of the road so I could keep a better eye on traffic... My previous holder was located down by my shifter which made it hard to see and required a lot of time not looking at the road if I wanted to deal with anything. I have an iPhone 7 Plus with an Otter box Defender case which makes the phone even bigger than it already is. The holder opens just about a 1/16th of an inch more than my phone/case combined... When I squeeze it closed It doesn t need much of a squeeze, and releasing is easy with the push button on back... I still have access to my A/C controls and I don t see the radio controls which are located behind the phone & holder but that is not an issue since I use the radio controls mounted on my steering wheel. There is some jiggle from the bumpy roads I drive on but Overall I m pleased with this purchase and would recommend to anyone that needs a phone mount holder that will hold their large phone without any real issues."
"I've been through many (car) holders for my phone over the years mostly of the windshield / suction cup variety and each one always had problems... and about a year ago I came across a holder that fits into the never used CD slot in my car, I thought it was a great Idea especially if it doesn't damage the CD player. The first one I bought I used for the better part of 6 months or so and had no complaints other than it didnt really pivot side to side so the angle was straight on which made it a bit tougher to see and manipulate without looking away from the road. Over time I started noticing more CD slot mounting units come out to mixed reviews, I settled on one seeing that it could pivot from side to side but was hugely disappointed by how cheaply it was made and how poor it fit and held into the CD slot. I returned it and ordered the Bestrix and while it may not be as sturdy and well built as that very first one I bought, I can't really complain about a single thing with this device, It simply does the job well... I just bought a second unit for the wife's car (I was originally gonna give her my old one) but at this price, it's silly not to give her one she can see and use with ease... This really speaks a lot for Bestrix and what a fine product they have here."
"I had shelled out a bit of money for a magnetic qi charging car mount, but the magnet just wasn t strong enough and the phone kept sliding off. I have never had luck with vent mounts- they re either cheap/weak, or in the winter the heat output is directed at my phone and causes it to overheat... You are able to install it either right side up or upside down - upside down just means the phone sits below the cd player, whereas right side up means it sits higher. Upside down worked perfectly for me as it only obscures the car stereo dash buttons and I use my phone for all car audio anyway... If you have a thick case/phone, it might not work for you- mine is not very thick, and seems like it s just at the threshold of a good sized fit for this mount... I only took one star off because it does seem semi durable but the plastic seems a little on the cheaper side, so I m not sure if this is a long term quality product. But my initial impression is pretty great and I m actually much more pleased with this than the other $60 magnetic mount I was using prior to this."
"* I have tried a few window mounted phone holders in the past and never found one to be sturdy enough to not vibrate and not distract me while driving. Also, I didn't really like the fact that it obscured some of my view of the road which was also a negative. After looking at alternatives I tried a vent mounted holder but that was not good for me as I live in NE and winters here are cold... I eventually cane across the CD mounted holders and thought I would give it a try... For my vehicle I did have to use one of the thicker shims that came with the holder to keep it firmly in place inside the CD player... Phone does not vibrate annoyingly Phone does not obscure view of road Easy insert and removalet of phone and holder Easy to rotate device I can still play CD while mounted!... The cradle At the bottom of holder does not extend out as far as I would like as my phone Samsung s6, is in a case."
"* When you need something badly and you need it now, spending less than $20 kinda makes you twitch a little, right?... The phone stayed in tightly, too, and the mount rotated for portrait or landscape viewing, so I was ready to test it... A mile or two down the road I started experiencing odd behavior from the radio: every time I hit a bump the station changed!... During work I remembered something from the beautiful, full-colored PDF'd user's manual I was sent - you can flip this mount over in the CD slot and use it that way, too... I had one issue: The CD slot was thinner in the Toyota so I had to remove the rubber shoe to get the mount in. After that it slid right in and locked up tight, and there were no issues regarding placement or dashboard sensitivities... Yes, it will cover some part of your console because, well, your PHONE is in the way now."
"I wish I'd found out about this sooner because it's the best one I've ever had... I guess my cd slot is on the smaller side, but I saved them just in case the slot expands after a while. Based on where my slot is, the holder blocks my time display a little bit, but the placement and ease of use outweighs that minor inconvenience... You can easily change from landscape mode and back and it's at the perfect height to tap your phone if needed. If you're on the fence, I honestly can't come up with a reason not to get it. *Update* We tried to use this in our other vehicle, which has one of those hidden CD slots. You have to push a button which then causes the GPS screen to flip down and reveal the CD slot."
