Mountek MT5000-C Reviews
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Brand: Mountek
Model: MT5000-C
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Mountek MT5000-C Reviews
Mountek MT5000-C Review by Mark Oberg "Mongo Reviews Everything" (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
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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.
Mountek MT5000-C Review by Richard Seymour
I just got this yesterday and tried it out in my 2009 Jetta Sportwagen with the premium 7 stereo in it. It works flawlessly. I tighten it just enough to get it in there solidly. Same with the clamps on my iphone 4s. It's in there snug enough so that I can slide it in and out easily.
I have no case on the phone, but I'm sure it would work with any slim case.
There is a good slot for the charger, which works great. It will rotate into landscape easily as well. The plastic is the right kind of plastic for the job. Not flimsy, it's more like what dunlop tortex guitar picks are made out of. It fits really well.
Supercool and fun to use with the Waze app for free gps.
Mountek MT5000-C Review by J. Timko "Literary Misfit" (Fairfax, VA USA)
The Mountek CD Slot Mount MT5000-C seems unusual because it mounts in your CD changer slot. I've been assured that this should cause no damage if installed and used properly. I would caution people not to install it and remove it on a daily basis, though.
The mount slides into the CD slot, you then use a thumb screw to expand the mount slightly inside the CD drive. This is the only mechanism the holds the mount in place. For a cell phone, smart phone, or GPS unit, this is ample support.
The cradle that holds your electronics expands with a button, the wings of the cradle have a rubbery cushion that grips and protects your item in the holder. The unit appears to be designed to hold your device with the power cable at the bottom. The bottom of the cradle has a small slot that would allow a power cable to pass through and plug into your device.
The cradle swivels and rotates, so you can have your device vertical or horizontal, pointed at the driver or the passenger.
For Prius owners, this item works very well with the factory CD player, and keeps your device clear of all radio, AC, and other controls
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Mountek CD Slot Mount MT5000-C, Universal Hands Free Car Mount for Cell Phones, Satellite Radios & GPS Devices Features
- Requires NO suction cups, NO clips, NO screws, NO adhesives or glue! Inserts into front loading CD player slot, where device controls are easily accessible by the driver
- Most TomTom/Garmin/Magellan models fit great! *The MT5000 WILL NOT fit TomTom GPS units that have a protuding rear speaker.
- nGroove design allows the MT5000 to fit into the thin grooves found in autos, planes, boats & motorcycles
- Still need a New Year's Resolution? DON'T TEXT WHILE DRIVING.
- Universal Car Mount / Cradle / Holder firmly mounts cell phones, satellite radios, GPS units, MP3 players and more!
- Item Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 inches; 0 pounds
- Brand: Mountek
- Model: MT5000-C
- Product Type: Electronics
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