Bracketron Grip-iT Universal Smartphone Air Vent Car Mount Phone Holder Hands Free iPhone X 8 Plus 7 SE 6s 6 5s 5 4s Samsung Galaxy S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 Note Google Pixel 2 XL LG Nexus Sony Nokia PHV-200-BL

I have one of these exact mounts that I bought at a Best Buy store in 2007 and used up until the end of 2012. I replaced it with the exact one as it is the only one with a goose-neck long enough to reach across my dash from my windshield. I replace it because the suction cup became brittle and failed over time, something to be expected with exposure of polymers to constant sunlight. Also the locking detent in the back of the suction cup failed as I pulled the unit out, also due to aging in sunlight.The suction cup, when I properly mounted it, -did not move for 4 years- (!) until I removed it one day for a thorough windshield cleaning, which is when the above happened. This is a daily driver, parked outside in the sun, and taken off-pavement about once a month. Impressive hold!In 2010 I removed the multi-way locking holder from the mount and used my phone manufacturer's dedicated car mount cradle. Luckily the key way 'nub' on the front of this unit appears to be a universal thing, and fit my Motorola Droid car cradle perfectly.I did use the multi-way holder long ago before I got my Droid, and I remember it working perfectly well for the phone I had at the time. It is very adjustable to avoid the pressing of buttons when closing, etc. The quick release button is an excellent feature, releasing the phone and allowing it to drop into my hand with a one-handed motion. Using the ratcheting lock was an easy one-handed operation as well. The mount also allowed enough room at the bottom to plug in the proprietary charger, while still having enough purchase to keep the phone stationary even when driving over rough ground.

I got this mount to hold my Samsung Focus in one of the center dashboard vents in my 2011 Camry. It works PERFECTLY for this. Based on the mount design, I believe it would work in most car vents. This mount is amazing value for money IMO.Pro:+ Vent mount works great: two adjustable spring-loaded hooks on top, a pivoting support on the buttom to rest against the bottom edge of the vent (dashboard).+ Cradle is well padded, and easily adjusts its width to snugly hold your device+ Cradle attaches to the base via a ball joint with a tightening ring to fix its position, so you can pivot it up/down/left/right/whatever.+ Includes hardware for both the vent mount and a dashboard adhesive mount, nice to have options!+ Cradle has a simple ratchet to firmly adjust sides to hold your device in placeCon:- None relevant so far.The kit comes with a 4-page pamphlet that explains how to use the hook and adhesive mounts. The adhesive mount (which I didn't use) includes a mounting plate, a large piece of two-way adhesive, an alcohol swab, and four screws to screw the cradle's mounting plate onto. Total install time for me using the hooks was about five minutes: two minutes to read the instructions, two minutes to figure out the right way to hold the spring hooks to keep them open and stick them in my vent, and one minute to adjust the cradle to hold my phone.The hook mounting mechanism is clever. It includes two long spring-loaded hooks which go at the top of the mounting plate. Despite my vents being curving from say, a 30-degree from vertical to 50-degree from vertical, it had no problem mounting. The hooks attatch to the cradle in a slot that lets them slide left and right. The hooks themselves can be rotated 360 degrees so they can attach to loovers / vent slats facing any direction. Pretty smart!The cradle has a few MM of some sort of heavy foam rubber on all the surfaces that touch your phone: the two side mounts, the fold-out bottom struts, and the backing. This should minimize vibration and jarring during driving, which is a nice feature.There's a small tab that sticks out below the right side mount of the cradle which you can push in to change the bracket width. It appears to have some sort of ratcheting action which you can use to move in steps.Overall, this thing works great. I'm enjoying having a hands-free phone setup in my car, and as a bonus, being able to play my own music from my Windows Phone as I commute.

I'm pleasantly surprised! This fits my HTC Droid Incredible perfectly, and would also work with an Ipod or GPS unit.The side arms are independently adjustable, so that each "finger" can be spread apart as far as needed to keep volume control buttons and the charge port accessible. I have them far apart on one side of the unit, and close together on the other...because I can.The neck bends like sturdy heavy wire and holds its shape.The base is expandable with an easy turn of the dial, to accommodate wider cup holders. But the best feature is the easy rotation that "pops" into place, allowing one to use their phone in a vertical position, or quickly change it to horizontal view with one hand. The bottom supports fold up or down as needed.The plastic is heavy and solid feeling--I have confidence this will hold up for some time. But it also came with a lifetime warranty if registered at Bracketron's website.There was an extra flat plate in the package that would slide onto the base, but has no grip fingers. It has 4 screw holes or could be used with velcro or foam tape. The instructions don't mention the part. I assume it's for permanent attachment to the back of an item that would not fit within the approximate 4 1/2" grip, such as an internet radio receiver or iPad.Edit after using for several months: The bendable neck's length should be a bit longer, to accommodate low bulging dashboards. This is the same height as my shifter, and moving it to the side puts it at a bad angle for viewing. Another couple of inches would help.