Gilsson Universal Holder Suction /Air Vent Clip Mount for iPhone Blackberry SmartphoneGarmin Nuvi Magellan Roadmate GPS

by Gilsson

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 2.4 x 9.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NJ7JZ2
• Item model number: UBK1-Deluxe
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

Universal Suction Cup Pedestal with Universal Holder Bracket Cradle and Air Vent Mount for Garmin Magellan Mio TomTom Lowrance GPS PDA iPhone iPod MP3 Smartphone and XM devices.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not 100% As Seen in Picture, May 13, 2009

By 

J. P. Coughlin "Consumer Advocate" (Rock Tavern, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gilsson Universal Holder Suction /Air Vent Clip Mount for iPhone Blackberry SmartphoneGarmin Nuvi Magellan Roadmate GPS (Electronics)

Obviously the GPS isn't included, but you will notice in the picture, in the lower left, there is a square-ish looking component with 4 screw holes and a notch cut out. This piece is used to permanently attach the cradle mount holder to the dash, or elsewhere in the car.

The kit does not come with this piece.

After thoroughly re-reading the description, I realized nowhere does it say that this piece is included, so it's really my fault for not paying close enough attention to the description.

I had a use for this piece and was disappointed it wasn't included.

Included are 3 pieces: the suction mount and permanently attached flexible arm, the cradle, and the visor mount.

Also, there are no mounting discs for the suction cup, either, but the instructions do references them, as an optional accessory.

All-in-all, the device seems to be made well for the money ($19.99). I saw similar devices in the store for more money and they appeared to be made more cheaply, or only-as-well, as this one.

I found the cradle in this unit to be a slimmer design than other's I've seen, so if a tight spot for the cradle is a concern, this one may work for you.

I gave it 4 stars because it didn't include 25% of what I expected to be in the package.

I did this rating because others may be looking for that permanent mount, as I was, and I don't want them disappointed - like I was - that it wasn't included.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars lasted only 8 months, December 26, 2008

By 

masnilradym (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gilsson Universal Holder Suction /Air Vent Clip Mount for iPhone Blackberry SmartphoneGarmin Nuvi Magellan Roadmate GPS (Electronics)

I've bought this universal mount for my Nuvi 200 in May, and it was good for the 8 months that it lasted. I've used this mount at least once a week, so I guess the wear and tear took a toll on it. After a while the little "button" that adjusts the suction cup would not lock, so it could not stick to the windshield. :(

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent windshield suction mount for PDA's like BlackBerry Storm, September 22, 2009

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Nicolas Leobold "Writer and Businessman" (New York, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gilsson Universal Holder Suction /Air Vent Clip Mount for iPhone Blackberry SmartphoneGarmin Nuvi Magellan Roadmate GPS (Electronics)

This is an excellent windshield suction mount for holding PDA's like my BlackBerry Storm. What is particularly useful on this specific model is that the side brackets which grip the PDA or GPS are individually vertically adjustable (both the tops and bottoms on each side), so you can position the side grips so they don't push in the side buttons on your device. My BlackBerry Storm was not perfectly designed because it has several buttons on each side, and most PDA mounts' grips are not adjustable, so when I tighten them to hold the PDA they push the buttons in and make the PDA malfunction. Because this model's grips are individually adjustable I can avoid that problem. Also, I mounted this on my windshield today, and the unit is extremely high quality for the price. My Storm is securely held in the high-quality foam cushioned grips, and the windshield suction mount is very solid, jitter-free and grips very strongly. The adjustable neck feels solid, and the PDA holder slots on to the neck very solidly. I will be ordering another one or two of these right away because the way this model works is exactly what I need for a Storm-type PDA, but it is very hard to find these anymore because the market has been flooded with cheap Asian exports that are poorly-designed and built. I will be stocking up on these while I still can. It's true that this kit does not contain the four-screw plastic mount pictured, but it has everything I need for a windshield-mount setup. I'm buying extra units of this because these holders do indeed typically only last for several months, but I have no alternative to using them; My Sirius satellite receiver already takes up the top of my dashboard, so the window is the only place I can mount my BlackBerry for its GPS function. If this is your particular problem, then I highly recommend this model.