Customer Reviews

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

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

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.

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. :(

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.

I bought this primarily for viewing GPS services on Mobile phones (iphone) along with a dashboard friction mount. This serves the purpose I bought this for and the construction is of good quality. This has adjustable clamps on the sides and the bottom(which press against the phone ends and hold the phone), which can practically hold all the mobile phones on market. But you need to make sure that the adjustable clamps press pretty tight all the time, lest the device should fall.

At least for the iphone, the adjustable clamps on the bottom leave enough gap to use a (car) power charger cord. One of the disadvantages though, is that I can use the phone only in a portrait mode and not the landscape (rotated) mode, as the phone speakers get covered by the adjustable clamps in the landscape mode.

Overall, it's a decent product that serves the purpose.

This product has exceeded my expectations in every way so far. I previously had used the Griffin WindowSeat to hold my iPhone while in my vehicle. The WindowSeat worked fine, except that when I purchased an Otterbox to protect my phone, it no longer would hold the device due to the increased size of the Otterbox case.

I purchased the Gilsson holder last week at Fry's and have been very impressed. So much so, that I am now ordering one for my wife from Amazon. She took note of my Gilsson and asked for one for herself.

The things I like include:

- Accomodates wider and variable sizes of devices
- Can attach to either the windshield or to the vents. I attached it to the vents and it has worked much better than the WindowSeat did while attached to the windshield. The device is closer and easier to read, plus more stable since its not at the end of an arm, which amplifies any bumps in the road or rattle in your suspension
- Will rotate from portrait to landscape
- Foam rubber type bumpers provide a firm grip
- Arms move up and down to clear any buttons on the side of your device
- "Feet" can rotate out under your device to provide further stability

My only concern is that, since its made of plastic, I'm not sure how it will hold up over the long-term. So far I am very pleased.

The flexible arm is not as sturdy as I would like, but the product is ok for use with an iphone.

I purchased this to hold my Sirius Stiletto, and just used it for the first time. I tried the vent mount and it shattered into a bunch of pieces almost immediately. I was upset, especially since the window mount appeared to be straight and have no ball/socket construction to adjust the angle. Once I started messing with it I realized the suction mount arm itself actually bends. It is very sturdy and works fantastically. So I'm happy with the purchase.

Also, mine came in black not gray as pictured... I was a little disappointed with that but not a big deal.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this product if you're buying it for the window mount and not the vent mount.

It adjusts nicely, and the arm is very stiff.

Only complaint would be sometimes taking a few tries to get the suction mount to stick. But once it's good it goes nowhere.

I have had this for 9 months now and it still holds to the car window. I keep it low and to the left of the stearing wheel on the windshield. It fits my iphone great. I can run a charge cable to it easily from my console.