MINI Phone Console Univeral Holder Review

allan MICHAEL Dec 15th, 2004 Link

$45…are you kidding me?@!!!!!!!

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mike Dec 15th, 2004 Link

considering a cup holder often costs around the same amount it's not too bad.

and like the review says, for anyone who is a HEAVY mobile phone user it's worth it.

For me, I don't take drinks in the car and don't like to talk on the phone while driving so I guess that saves me money in some ways.

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Gabe Dec 15th, 2004 Link

Welcome to the world of well made auto accessories. Nice things cost money :)

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Ian Dec 15th, 2004 Link

I have tried at least three different ones, and discarded them all – out much more than $45 so far so a good one at that price would be worth it!

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MiniLifeCrisis Dec 15th, 2004 Link

I have a Pocket PC with a GPS system that slips in nicely into the '05 dash cup holder. Although it fits, a clamp (like that shown for the phone) would be nicer. How easily does this phone adaptor replace the existing cup holder? Does it require removing screws and brackets or can I quickly and easily interchange the cup holder with the phone bracket? A Phone bracket for long trips when I need my GPS and the Cup holder when I go to work and need something for my Starbucks? Can the bracket be adjusted for something as wide as a Pocket PC?

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Gabe Dec 15th, 2004 Link

If you're talking about that bucket they call the 2005 cupholder – that is installed in the same way as the phone holder so it would have to be removed.

If you're talking about the 2003-2004 cupholder they can actually co-exist.

I'm not sure if it'll fit your PocketPC however – if it's wider than an iPod I doubt it.

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ninjamini Dec 15th, 2004 Link

The best thing about this cell phone holder is that it makes a great mount for Sirius Satelite Radio.

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Rick Dec 15th, 2004 Link

Any more pics? Side shot would be great.

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GSKChicago Dec 15th, 2004 Link

How does it clamp onto the phone? I have the Motorola Razr and would want to clamp it in the open position and sometimes in the closed position. Do you think this would work?

Also, you said it will allow one to keep their cupholder if they have the '03/'04 cupholder? My early '05 MCS has the previous model year cupholder still… So I wouldn't have to lose that, right?

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Nicholas P Dec 15th, 2004 Link

this is nice, but i need the 05 cupholder that I have…and both that and this go on the right pillar!…why can't they make one of these that go on the left pillar, where it would be closer to the driver, thus safer to hit the buttons, and also co-exist with the new STANDARD cupholders (they come in the 05's for free)

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ANTSMINI Dec 15th, 2004 Link

For all those looking to mount a pocket pc, check out this site. Same type of mount as this one, but can fit a pocket pc. Just select your pocket pc make and car make:

http://www.proclipusa.com

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ANTSMINI Dec 15th, 2004 Link

You can see a pic of my pocket pc mount here:

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/antsmini/40086.jpg

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Nicholas P Dec 15th, 2004 Link

can that pocketpc one clip on the left column instead of the right one, ANTSMINI?

i need one for the left side!

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PD Flint Dec 15th, 2004 Link

Pro-Clip makes two versions for the Mini. One is angled and must go on the right column. This is the unit shown in the above post. They also offer a non-angled unit called the Center Mount that will fit on the left post.

You also need to purchase or fabricate a device specific holder that mounts to the ProClip.

I have one of the angled clips in my 04 MCS. It holds the phone fine, but my Samsung sits at the wrong angle making the LCD screen hard to read. The adhesive tape that comes with the ProClip doesn't appear to be necessary, provided your phone isn't to heavy.

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ANTSMINI Dec 15th, 2004 Link

Yeah I didnt use the adhesive that came with the proclip either, and it fits snugly.

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ChrisLW Dec 15th, 2004 Link

I prefer my Panavise solution here….holds my 3G iPod very well.

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/gallery_11982.html

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Aaron Pailthorp Dec 15th, 2004 Link

I use the Pro-Clip too, but with an OEM phone cradle, which works out great. Initially I didn't use the double sticky tape either, but I did stick it on later, and it does make the cradle a bit more stable.

http://www.proclipusa.com/

I had one of their cradles originally, but the OEM from the phone manufacturer (same as in the article above) in this case is much nicer, it has a power socket built in, so I can leave the cigarette lighter hooked up all the time, and only need to snap my phone into the cradle to start the recharge.

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Gabe Dec 15th, 2004 Link

YES – the holder can be used on the left side. The right and the left pilars are identical. You just have to flip it around.

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WIZO Dec 16th, 2004 Link

i buy one and install very easily and i can choose to put my cell phone or my ipod mini. I buy it in FRANCE with a european company at http://www.car-guest.com and i pay by CB. I buy an armrest too. COOL.

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Alfred Dec 18th, 2004 Link

Euro parcel shelf driver's side, remove small glove box replace with euro mini one parcel passanger's side, add front '05 catch tray, and the mini arm rest you got all the room you need for everything.

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Al Dec 31st, 2004 Link

That's hilarious. I have a similar picture on my Sony Ericsson! I took my photo from a similar angle, while passing by on a boat on the Chicago river.

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Gabe Feb 7th, 2005 Link

Al – pretty cool. Actually that was taken on St. Patrick’s day in Chicago last year.

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monsterberg Aug 24th, 2005 Link

Any idea of the spread width for this holder. I am trying to find a mount for a Starmate Sirius plug and play receiver that has a nice fit and finish look in the car.

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Mexico Jan 19th, 2006 Link

monsterberg,

did you find a mount for your starmate, i’m trying to find one for my wife

thanks

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