- Compatibility: iPod touch 2G; iPhone 1G, 3G
- High-grip silicone suction pad attaches to your windshield or other nonporous surface easily and stays put
- Mounting bracket securely holds iPhone or iPod touch with easy access to dock connector and headphone jack
- Quick, secure adjustments to viewing angle with swiveling ball-and-socket joint
- Includes an auxiliary cable for convenient connection to aux-in-equipped car stereos
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Technical Details
| Brand Name | Griffin Technology |
| Item Weight | 7.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 2.8 x 7.4 inches |
| Item model number | 9694-IPWNDSTB |
| Operating System | N/A |
| Number of Items | 1 |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B0014YJHNW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #105,201 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) |
| Shipping | Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. |
| Date First Available | May 10, 2004 |
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Keep your iPhone or iPod touch safely in view with WindowSeat. WindowSeat mounts your iPhone (or iPod touch) at eye level on your car's windshield or dashboard, putting all of your street maps, directions, and more safely in view and within easy reach.
WindowSeat's mounting bracket grips your iPhone or iPod touch securely, and allows angle adjustment for easy viewing. A convenient corner-release let you easily detach your device when you arrive at your destination, leaving WindowSeat locked in position for the next time you use it.
At a glance:
- Easy, worry-free installation.
- High-grip silicone suction pad attaches to your windshield or other nonporous surface easily and stays put.
- Mounting bracket securely holds iPhone with easy access to dock connector and headphone jack.
- Can be used in conjunction with Griffin Technology's PowerJolt charger for iPhone.
- Includes an auxiliary cable for convenient connection to aux-in-equipped car stereos.
- Good-looking, durable materials complement your vehicle's interior and withstand the temperature shifts that go with that environment.
- Quick, secure adjustments to viewing angle with swiveling ball-and-socket joint.
- Included adapter accommodates steeply angled windshields.
What's in the Box
WindowSeat Windshield Mount for iPhone and iPod touch, auxiliary cable, and windshield adapter.
Product Description
By mounting your iPhone or 2nd & 3rd generation iPod touch at eye level on your car's windshield or dashboard, WindowSeat puts all of your street maps, directions, and more within view and easily within reach.
WindowSeat's mounting bracket grips your iPhone or iPod touch securely, and allows angle adjustment for easy viewing. A convenient corner-release lets you easily detach your device when you arrive at your destination; WindowSeat stays locked in position, ready for the next time you need it.
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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This product works exactly as advertised. In fact, based on what I had read in the other reviews I would actually say that it works better than advertised. The suction cup works so well that the only thing I can figure is that the person that had problems with it did not understand how it worked. It is not the standard type of suction cup where you simply press it against the windshield and hope it holds. This suction cup works by placing it against the windshield and then turning the knob counterclockwise in order to pull the center portion away from the windshield. As it does this it creates a vacuum seal that so tight that you are more likely to dislodge the windshield than you are to remove this device from it.
The iPhone fits perfectly into the holder and the aux cable is nice and thin. I actually used the phone in this setup when I wanted to have a conference call and the other person's voice coming out of the car stereo worked great for that purpose.
The only caveat I would list is that if your car has a long sloping windshield you may find the extension not quite long enough to bring the phone within reach. You may be able to compensate for this by mounting it up higher. I drive a Jeep Wrangler and it has a pretty vertical windshield so I don't have this problem.
The iPhone fits perfectly into the holder and the aux cable is nice and thin. I actually used the phone in this setup when I wanted to have a conference call and the other person's voice coming out of the car stereo worked great for that purpose.
The only caveat I would list is that if your car has a long sloping windshield you may find the extension not quite long enough to bring the phone within reach. You may be able to compensate for this by mounting it up higher. I drive a Jeep Wrangler and it has a pretty vertical windshield so I don't have this problem.
40 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Adam Scaduto
When I first read a review of this product online, I was quite impressed...finally, an iPod mount that would work. When I received it and put it together, I was disappointed.
Allow me to elaborate...Griffin has a good idea here; instead of a goose-neck, it uses a ball-and-socket joint-type system of arms to position your iPod touch/iPhone. The problem here is that you have a limited amount of positions to put your iPod in.
Second, the suction cup is not as strong as it needs to be; it's a good idea on paper (instead of a snap-down toggle like most mounts, it's a screw-down type that should hold the suction cup more securely to the windshield), but the suction cup is very difficult to get to stick to the windshield, and you have to really press hard against it while screwing it down, and even then it would detach from my windshield at the worst possible moment (driving down the Garden State Parkway at 70 miles an hour).
Third, it will not work with iPods/iPhones in cases...I don't want to have to remove my iTouch from its case every time I want to take it on the road.
Griffin has a decent product here that just has a few problems that prevent it from being a great one. If they address the suction-cup issue, and make a mount that allows for holding an iPod in a case, this would be a much better product.
Allow me to elaborate...Griffin has a good idea here; instead of a goose-neck, it uses a ball-and-socket joint-type system of arms to position your iPod touch/iPhone. The problem here is that you have a limited amount of positions to put your iPod in.
Second, the suction cup is not as strong as it needs to be; it's a good idea on paper (instead of a snap-down toggle like most mounts, it's a screw-down type that should hold the suction cup more securely to the windshield), but the suction cup is very difficult to get to stick to the windshield, and you have to really press hard against it while screwing it down, and even then it would detach from my windshield at the worst possible moment (driving down the Garden State Parkway at 70 miles an hour).
Third, it will not work with iPods/iPhones in cases...I don't want to have to remove my iTouch from its case every time I want to take it on the road.
Griffin has a decent product here that just has a few problems that prevent it from being a great one. If they address the suction-cup issue, and make a mount that allows for holding an iPod in a case, this would be a much better product.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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It took me several weeks to figure out how to make it stay stuck to the windshield, but it's my own fault for not reading the manual. I mean, it's a suction cup, right? Except you need to adjust the ring on the suction part to cause it to suck to the window. Who knew?
Apart from that, it's a very nice mount for my 1st generation iPod touch. With the extension arm, it keeps the iPod within reach in my 2001 Honda Civic so I'm not fumbling for it when I need it.
I'm not sure how it would work with a FM transmitter attached as I'm using a cassette adapter, but I do know I have to take it out of its case to work with it, which has been a bummer. The mount does hold the iPod pretty securely, almost too securely because it's a bit difficult to get it out without taking the mount off the window. That may change over time as the device breaks in.
Apart from that, it's a very nice mount for my 1st generation iPod touch. With the extension arm, it keeps the iPod within reach in my 2001 Honda Civic so I'm not fumbling for it when I need it.
I'm not sure how it would work with a FM transmitter attached as I'm using a cassette adapter, but I do know I have to take it out of its case to work with it, which has been a bummer. The mount does hold the iPod pretty securely, almost too securely because it's a bit difficult to get it out without taking the mount off the window. That may change over time as the device breaks in.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Suction cup mounted to our windows just fine (didn't even need to crank it very tight either). Didn't try the sticky pad since I don't want or need that type of fixture. Comes with adapters for iPod Touch, original iPhone and the new iPhone 3G. Cord was sufficiently long to reach our aux input. Wish it had a combo power and audio out cord to make things a bit tidier. Easy enough for my wife to pop the phone in and out of the holder, she's very happy with this adapter.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this to replace a universal model mounted to my air vent. It came with a slim manual (normal these days... at least it was included in print). Really liked that it had an extension piece for the arm and all the parts connected by nice strong ball joints that let me position the iPhone 3GS exactly where I want it and in portrait or landscape mode.
I used the suction cup mount to attach to the windshield with NO PROBLEMS what-so-ever. Didn't have to press hard when dialing down the suction cup and its never came off while driving. Its used in a Ford Escape. The problems others are having could be due to different curvatures in windshields possibly or maybe bad example shipped. Its also possible their windshields aren't clean which could also be an issue. It does come with a sticky padded disc mount should you prefer to mount to a dash instead too.
The cradle for the iPhone holds it nicely. It almost snaps in place and pops out to assure its secure position. Sure it doesn't allow a case to be used but could you imagine making the cradle adapt to so many different cases? Or it would have to rely on a universally adjustable arms to hold it like my previous mount. That's more messing around when putting in and pulliing it out of the cradle and I prefer the quick pop in and out method. It also frees up the top and bottom for power charger connection and headphone jack access. Actually, you can access all the controls easily.
What would make this better? Maybe add a sync connector that employs power and audio out signals that can be hard wired through back of dash. Add a nice slim hardshelled case that comes with adapter that works with case for arm sold seperately (More money Griffin! Wake up your marketing team!). Overall I highly recommend.... Read more ›
I used the suction cup mount to attach to the windshield with NO PROBLEMS what-so-ever. Didn't have to press hard when dialing down the suction cup and its never came off while driving. Its used in a Ford Escape. The problems others are having could be due to different curvatures in windshields possibly or maybe bad example shipped. Its also possible their windshields aren't clean which could also be an issue. It does come with a sticky padded disc mount should you prefer to mount to a dash instead too.
The cradle for the iPhone holds it nicely. It almost snaps in place and pops out to assure its secure position. Sure it doesn't allow a case to be used but could you imagine making the cradle adapt to so many different cases? Or it would have to rely on a universally adjustable arms to hold it like my previous mount. That's more messing around when putting in and pulliing it out of the cradle and I prefer the quick pop in and out method. It also frees up the top and bottom for power charger connection and headphone jack access. Actually, you can access all the controls easily.
What would make this better? Maybe add a sync connector that employs power and audio out signals that can be hard wired through back of dash. Add a nice slim hardshelled case that comes with adapter that works with case for arm sold seperately (More money Griffin! Wake up your marketing team!). Overall I highly recommend.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
car mount
Like other reviews have said, unless you have a windshield that is straight up and down like those in a box truck or jeep, the angle will not allow you easy access to you phone, it... Read more
Published 23 days ago by julie satter
3.0 out of 5 stars
Love-Hate relationship
I have to say, me and this product have had a love and hate relationship.
Let's go over a few things:
This product Includes:
*The actual mount... Read more
Let's go over a few things:
This product Includes:
*The actual mount... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Luke Jarrett
1.0 out of 5 stars
Garbage
the Arms on this will not adjust properly, so unless you drive a buss or something with vertical windows prepare for the glare. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Marc Kessman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works like a charm.
Not much to say, but it works like it should perfectly. Holds tight with good angles and because of its stubby design its very stable. Read more
Published 21 months ago by E. O. Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars
great product
Holds to windshield and use it for GPS on iphone. Also use it on boat for holding iphone for GPS and chart plotting great lakes. Great product.
Published on April 18, 2011 by simmons527
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works with Custom Roll Cage
I have a Jeep with a custom roll cage and the dash bar which means I have to mount a cell phone holder in the middle of the windshield, losing visibility in a windshield that... Read more
Published on February 19, 2011 by C. Hoffman
5.0 out of 5 stars
That thing is PERFECT!
Ok, this thing comes with an additional length extention and an AUX cable and different fixtures for iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS and iPod. Read more
Published on December 6, 2010 by riverflow
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ambulance Approved
I bought this fully thinking it was gonna be mediocre at best but it turned out to work very well. I use it 5 days a week in the ambulance and it has not fallen off one time. Read more
Published on November 9, 2010 by Medic 415
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for what I need
This mount holds my iPhone just where I need it whether listening to the iPod of using the GPS, or even both. Mounts well to the windshield and I've never it had it fall off. Read more
Published on August 19, 2010 by D. White
4.0 out of 5 stars
Affordable and it works as described
I received the unit quickly. Was able to opne it, and mount it on my windshield within 3 minutes. The phone shakes quite a bit in my truck with the included extended arm, but... Read more
Published on July 19, 2010 by Chris
