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Originally Posted by purpleonyx View Post
Just came across this, and bought it. It's cheap, its from Hong Kong... I'm fearing the worst! But if it works out, great. If not, $6 USD isn't the end of the world. Will follow up with a review once it arrives. Appears that it can do portrait or landscape, with keyboard action, and clearance for analog audio and USB. Even a cut-out for the camera. I wil LOL if the damn thing breaks the first time I use it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180535729082
Received this the other day, and am following up:

Pros:
Well made, decent materials, doesn't seem likely to break any time soon.

Suction cup has some serious holding power, is just as good as any other GPS mount I've seen. Just ensure you clean the surface you are going to mount it to prior. I know alcohol is preferred, but I just used a moistened hand towelette from dinner. Two days after installation, I went off-roading, mount is still attached to the windshield.

The top latch has enough clearance to cover the center power button. This is probably the only part that would be likely to break, but I don't see it happening any time soon.

Received in just under 2 weeks, no delays other than standard air mail latency.

Grey rubber mat on the inside ensures a snug fit. Tight is always good!

Zoom/volume buttons are accessible, as is the camera button.

USB port is not blocked.


Cons:
The unit I received did NOT have the camera cut-out. I emailed the seller, and he will send me another, but I am trying to confirm whether the one I will be sent, will have the cutout, or be the same thing. Easy fix: use a dremel or hole tool.

Plastic housing is very close to the analog audio out port. 3.5mm cables with thick rubber-shrouds will not go in completely (unless inserted prior to the phone being inserted to the mount. Easy fix: dremel tool.

Physical keyboard is blocked due to the mount, so you will have to re-enable the virtual keyboard, or perhaps consider a wireless/bluetooth keyboard. Not friendly for texters, but perfect for GPS.

Conclusion:
For $6 USD shipped, it is very well worth it. Spend 1-2 minutes on making some adjustments with a dremel tool and you are set.

I will follow up when the seller responds, if they actually have the mount as shown with the camera cutout.
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Last edited by purpleonyx; 2010-09-08 at 22:08.
 

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