Comments on: MINI Phone Console Univeral Holder Review http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mexico http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-30616 Mexico Thu, 19 Jan 2006 20:29:35 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-30616 <p>monsterberg,</p> <p>did you find a mount for your starmate, i'm trying to find one for my wife</p> <p>thanks</p> monsterberg,

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

thanks

]]> By: monsterberg http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14619 monsterberg Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:28:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14619 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14618 Gabe Tue, 08 Feb 2005 04:41:22 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14618 <p>Al - pretty cool. Actually that was taken on St. Patrick's day in Chicago last year. </p> Al – pretty cool. Actually that was taken on St. Patrick’s day in Chicago last year.

]]> By: Al http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14617 Al Fri, 31 Dec 2004 21:31:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14617 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Alfred http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14616 Alfred Sat, 18 Dec 2004 22:58:51 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14616 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: WIZO http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14615 WIZO Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:24:04 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14615 <p>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 www.car-guest.com and i pay by CB. I buy an armrest too. COOL.</p> 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.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14614 Gabe Thu, 16 Dec 2004 01:50:34 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14614 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Aaron Pailthorp http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14613 Aaron Pailthorp Wed, 15 Dec 2004 22:06:28 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14613 <p>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.</p> <p>http://www.proclipusa.com/</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: ChrisLW http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14612 ChrisLW Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:59:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14612 <p>I prefer my Panavise solution here....holds my 3G iPod very well.</p> <p>http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/gallery_11982.html</p> I prefer my Panavise solution here….holds my 3G iPod very well.

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

]]> By: ANTSMINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14611 ANTSMINI Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:25:54 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14611 <p>Yeah I didnt use the adhesive that came with the proclip either, and it fits snugly.</p> Yeah I didnt use the adhesive that came with the proclip either, and it fits snugly.

]]> By: PD Flint http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14610 PD Flint Wed, 15 Dec 2004 20:44:26 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14610 <p>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. </p> <p>You also need to purchase or fabricate a device specific holder that mounts to the ProClip.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Nicholas P http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14609 Nicholas P Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:24:07 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14609 <p>can that pocketpc one clip on the left column instead of the right one, ANTSMINI?</p> <p>i need one for the left side!</p> can that pocketpc one clip on the left column instead of the right one, ANTSMINI?

i need one for the left side!

]]> By: ANTSMINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14608 ANTSMINI Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:20:10 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14608 <p>You can see a pic of my pocket pc mount here:</p> <p>http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/antsmini/40086.jpg</p> You can see a pic of my pocket pc mount here:

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

]]> By: ANTSMINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14607 ANTSMINI Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:17:29 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14607 <p>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:</p> <p>www.proclipusa.com</p> 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

]]> By: Nicholas P http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14606 Nicholas P Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:08:19 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14606 <p>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)</p> 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)

]]> By: GSKChicago http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14605 GSKChicago Wed, 15 Dec 2004 15:47:59 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14605 <p>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?</p> <p>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?</p> 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?

]]> By: Rick http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14604 Rick Wed, 15 Dec 2004 15:42:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14604 <p>Any more pics? Side shot would be great.</p> Any more pics? Side shot would be great.

]]> By: ninjamini http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14603 ninjamini Wed, 15 Dec 2004 15:01:37 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14603 <p>The best thing about this cell phone holder is that it makes a great mount for Sirius Satelite Radio.</p> The best thing about this cell phone holder is that it makes a great mount for Sirius Satelite Radio.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14602 Gabe Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:32:24 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14602 <p>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. </p> <p>If you're talking about the 2003-2004 cupholder they can actually co-exist.</p> <p>I'm not sure if it'll fit your PocketPC however - if it's wider than an iPod I doubt it.</p> 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.

]]> By: MiniLifeCrisis http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/12/14/mini_phone_console_univeral_holder_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14601 MiniLifeCrisis Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:29:17 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/12/14/#comment-14601 <p>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?</p> 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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