Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount for Cell Phones and GPS Devices

by Mountek

Product Features

• The MT5000-D: Mountek's 4th revision of its popular CD Slot Mount. Now with a rubber dipped nGroove blade for better grip!
• Firmly mounts cell phones, satellite radios, GPS units, MP3 players and more
• Inserts into front loading CD player slot, where device controls are easily accessible by the driver
• Requires NO suction cups, NO clips, NO screws, NO adhesives or glue
• nGroove design allows the MT5000 to fit thin grooves found in autos, planes, boats & motorcycles

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Introducing the MT5000-D, Mountek’s fourth revision of its popular nGroove CD/DVD Slot Mount, featuring a rubber dipped nGroove blade for better grip. With no tools necessary for installation, the MT5000-D comes pre-assembled and mounts easily, so you can take it anywhere you go.

Reclaim Dash Space

Through Mountek's nGroove technology, you can firmly mount the MT5000-D in numerous areas around your dash that are traditionally wasted space - even the CD or DVD player slot. It does not require any adhesives or holes, so you can easily mount and unmount your device(s) without damaging your vehicle.

Fits Larger Devices

The device rest is detachable for holding larger devices, including Garmin, Magellan, TomTom*, or other GPS receivers. The cradle has a maximum spread of 4.375", but a device with a side greater than that length can still be mounted horizontally, as long as its shortest side is no wider than 4.375". For example, a satellite radio receiver that is 6" long and 4" wide will easily fit sideways in the cradle.

* Does not fit TomTom GPS units with a protruding rear speaker

360 Swivel

Allows mounting in virtually any direction - vertically, horizontally, or whatever works best for you. Additionally, you have the ability to rotate your device 360 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise, while it is still docked. Easily switch your cell phone to landscape or portrait mode without taking your eyes off the road.

Side Tilt and Quick Device Release

The device cradle rests on a ball hinge, so you can easily adjust the viewing angle: up, down, diagonal, or side-to-side. Plus, you can quickly and easily load and release your devices with one hand.

Universal Compatibility

Compatible with the most common smartphones, including: iPhone 4 & 5, Samsung Galaxy S3 III, Samsung Galaxy Note 1 & 2, HTC DNA, HTC ONE, HTC EVO, Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, Google Nexus 4, Nokia Lumia 920, and more.

FAQs

My charge port is located on the side of my phone. Will this allow for me to charge it at the same time?

Absolutely. Simply detach the support bar located at the bottom of the cradle, and you can easily mount your phone with the charge port exposed.

Will the blade activate the CD's auto loader?

Although all CD players are made differently, the nGroove blade generally does not reach far enough to activate a CD/DVD player's auto loading function.

If my CD player has a rubber/cloth dust guard, will the mount damage it?

The max depth the nGroove blade can reach is 16 mm or .63 inches. If the depth of your dust guard is shorter than this, the nGroove blade might cause it to appear warped or wrinkled.

I have an extended battery which requires a larger case. Will it fit?

The MT5000-D was not designed for devices thicker than .70 inches, but you still may be able to mount your phone without its case.

WARNINGS: Expand the nGroove blade by SLOWLY turning the tightening wheel. Stop once the MT5000-D holds securely. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. You must completely loosen the nGroove blade's tightening wheel BEFORE uninstalling the mount. Failure to comply may cause permanent damage to your vehicle.

About Mountek

Mountek was founded in 2004, on the idea that there is a better way to mount hand-held devices in the car. Windshield mounts obstruct the view of the road and eventually lose suction. Vent clip mounts hardly fit properly and restrict air circulation in the car. Dashboard mounts slip and slide or require permanent adhesives on the dash. The list of inadequate mounting solutions is extensive. But the inventor behind Mountek noticed an ideal mounting location that exists in most new and used cars on the market today: The CD/DVD slot.

In this digital age CDs are rarely used to play music, yet automobile manufacturers continue to provide CD players in their stock radios. More importantly the car stereo is typically located within the driver's reach. Mountek's MT5000-D Universal nGroove CD/DVD Slot Mount now offers a solution to place your cell phone or GPS device at the most sensible location in the car.

Key Features

• Firmly mounts cell phones, satellite radios, GPS units, MP3 players, and more...
• Inserts into front loading CD player slot, where device controls are easily accessible by the driver
• No suction cups, clips, screws, adhesives, or glue
• Simple to install and uninstall. use the same mount in multiple vehicles. Great for rental cars.
• Doubles as an office desk mount

nGroove Blade

• The MT5000-D sports a reinforced metal nGroove blade with rubber coating for extra grip.
• nGroove design permits easy installation into most CD/DVD slots.
• No CD slot? Thin nGroove blade allows the MT5000-D to fit into tight grooves and crevices found in autos, planes, boats, and motorcycles.

For added safety, motorcycle riders should also tether their devices. Cable tether is not included.

Remember, DO NOT text and drive. DO NOT control your touch screen devices while your vehicle is in motion. "Hands Free. It's the Law."

Product Description

Shopping for a reliable, high-quality mount for your mobile device? This one installs directly into your CD player slot or in between the grooves of your dash. PATENT PENDING DESIGN. It uses NO SUCTION CUPS, NO CLIPS, NO SCREWS, and it requires NO TOOLS. Best part, it won't obstruct your view of the road. FAQs: My charge port is located on the side of my phone. Will this allow for me to charge it at the same time? Absolutely. Simply detach the support bar located at the bottom of the cradle, and you can easily mount your phone with the charge port exposed. Will the blade activate the CD's auto loader? Although all CD players are made differently, the plastic blade does not reach far enough to activate a CD player's auto loading function. If my CD player has a rubber/cloth dust guard, will the mount damage it? The max depth the nGroove blade can reach is 16mm or .63". If the depth of your dust guard is shorter than this, then the plastic blade might cause it to appear warped or wrinkled. I have an extended battery which requires a larger case. Will it fit? The MT5000 was not designed for devices thicker than .70", but you still might be able to mount your phone without its case. NOTE: You must completely loosen the blade's tightening wheel BEFORE uninstalling the mount. Compatible with the new iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, HTC Thunderbolt, HTC Evo 3D, HTC Inspire, HTC myTouch, Nexus One, Samsung Galaxy S Series, LG Revolution, Motorola Droid Bionic, Atrix, & More! Will not fit TomTom GPS units with a protruding rear speaker.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

144 of 150 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this mount February 14, 2011

By R. A. Buley Neumar

Amazon Verified Purchase

I haven't had this too long, but so far I LOVE it! Here's why:

1. I have an iPhone 4 in a nice thick protective case, and the arms on this mount are angled perfectly, and have a nice cushy foam on them, so they close gently but firmly on the sides. Holds the phone perfectly, which my last mount did not.

2. The mount also has a "foot" that my iPhone sits on, and one feature I didn't see mentioned before is that this foot has a wide hole in it, big enough for the charge cord to fit through! On one of my other mounts, I had to leave the phone pushed up high in the holder, and snake the cord up and around the foot. With this one, as long as I've put my phone in straight, I can just push the cord up through the hole and plug it in, without moving my phone at all.

3. I had a suction cup mount before, which seemed fine - when the weather was warm. I live in NY, and this winter has been cold enough that every time I tried to use the mount, as soon as I touched it, the suction cup fell of my windshield. I couldn't rely on it. It also left suction cup rings on my windshield. This mount is sturdy and firm - it's not going anywhere unless I take it off!

4. I love that it mounts to the radio the way it does. I don't need to play CDs since I have an iPhone, so I don't feel bad blocking the CD slot. The mount blocks the CD controls... but who cares? It is positioned perfectly (at least in my Chrysler Town & Country) right above the radio, where I can easily control my iPod functions, and also use my GPS functions. It turns sideways, tilts back and forth and up and down. Incredibly adaptable. My only concern is how long it will continue to stay tight if I turn it horizontally often (which I don't), so I will update this review if it ever gets loose. It doesn't feel like it will, though.

5. Great price! I've seen fancier, more "advanced" mounts for much more. Don't bother. This mount is perfect, and the price is more than reasonable.

I did lots of research, and almost bought several mounts - dashboard-mounted, cup holder-mounted... thank goodness I found this one before I spent any money. If you have a radio with a CD slot, and your other controls won't be blocked by putting this in, get it. You'll love it!

75 of 82 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic customer support May 5, 2011

By Paul Fontecchio

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a quality product from a company with superior customer support. For the price you cannot beat the build and materials of this mount. I was very impressed with it's quality compared to the one my girlfriend has from Verizon (we are never buying the Verizon one again, its useless).

You notice I mentioned superior customer support. Right out of the box I did have an issue. My 08 VW Rabbit has a very very thin CD slot. The blades would not fit into my deck. I emailed Mountek and got a reponse from a person in <5min. 4 emails and 20 minutes later they had agreed to send me thinner replacement blades to swap out. It is now 4 days later and the new blades have arrived and the mount works perfectly. This is why they got 5 stars even with the compatibility issue.

Why should you buy this mount instead of the standard windshield mount?
1. You can reach the phone. Windshield mounts require you to scooch up in your seat or remove phone to reach.
2. It doesnt obstruct your view through windshield
3. Who uses their CD players anymore anyways. Chances are if you have a smartphone to put in this mount, then you no longer need your CD player. Might as well fill the slot in your dash with something usefull.
4. Good quality. Its made of durable, flexible, heavy plasic. Not that cheap brittle shiny stuff.
5. Amazing customer service
... I could keep going

46 of 50 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I've tried most of the others and this is the one to buy (UPDATED 3/13/11) January 15, 2011

By Mark Oberg

[Updated information follows]

Now that I have owned this for 2 months and used it a lot, I would like to update my review. They say that if you invent a better mouse trap, the world will beat a path to your door. I hope that Mountek has as good a door as they have a mount! Even with a couple of small quibbles, this is still the best engineered solution I have come across. I use the word "engineered" instead of "designed" or something else, because it is apparent that this is the work of a talented engineering-type who has a good grasp of how items are used in the real world and the importance of build quality as well as fit and finish.

What are the quibbles? Well, as someone else mentioned, the screw which tightens the mount in the slot is a little noticeable. It is also the only piece of this device which was not perfect in fit and finish. Mine has a tiny little burr sticking out that digs into my finger when I tighten it. Not a big deal, but this device is so close to perfect any tiny thing like this which detracts from that sticks out.

Second, I have a HTC/T-Mobile myTouch 4G. The micro USB for the charger is just in the wrong place for this design and is blocked by the arms. I have to either reverse it in the holder (which then causes the headphone/aux jack to be blocked) or remove the bottom stop. I, personally, do not like to remove that because it is not as solid that way. Plus, if I do remove it, I still have to slide the phone down far enough that the clamps hit the volume buttons and can cause some problems occasionally.

Third, my preference would be to have a wider spread of the holder brackets so the phone could be grabbed at the top and bottom and I'd have the use of the side controls. Something would then have to be done about the headphone jack on the top of my phone. Maybe a different kind of bottom bracket with part of the sides cut out?

Even with these nitpicks, this is still so far and away a better product than anything else I have seen or tested that it still gets all 5 stars from me. Not much product out there that I'll say that about.

Bottom line: You should skip the rest and buy this one. You're going to end up throwing the others away anyway and getting this, eventually. So, why not just start at the top and be done with it? Plus, at $19.95, it is a real bargain that will last a long time. -- 03/13/11

[Original review follows]
I will try to be as concise as possible, as I plan to do a longer, more in-depth review on my website soon.

I have been looking for something to mount my smartphone in the car for a couple of months now. I tried models by Bracketron and Scosche, as well as some less-known brands.

Simply put, for most people's needs, this product not only does the job better, but is so well thought out and engineered that I sincerely hope the developer gets his patent, 'cause everyone else will try to copy this.

It's so simple. You just find a place to slide it in (like the slot on your CD player or one on your console); tighten a thumbscrew to secure it; and slip your device into the holder. It can lock on there nice and solid too.

Oh, and the build quality is excellent too. The others (which seemed OK at the time) look like cheap toys compared with this one. It is solid and gives you confidence that it is not going to break or be damaged while using it.

What more could you want in any kind of product?

The others are all going back now.