Motorola 89499N Bionic Navigation Mount
I've always been resistant to buying brandname accessories because the after-market is flooded with cheaper alternatives. In this case though, I bought the Motorola Navigation Mount for my Bionic and feel that it was well worth the expense.
Previous to getting my Bionic I had considered buying a new GPS device. With my phone and this mount, I will never need stand-alone GPS again. With the Droid's native Google applications, the maps are updated and more accurate and can be accessed via voice command!
When docking your Bionic in this mount, the phone automatically changes the user-interface and enters Mobile Dock mode with big, easy to find preset buttons for maps, voice search, dialing and any other app you have installed that you want to add to the interface.
My car has 1/16" (headphone) jack input. This mount comes with a compatible cable that plugs in at the cigarette lighter adapter and runs the phone's audio through the car's audio aux input. With apps like iHeartRadio and Pandora I've been able to cancel my satellite radio subscription!
As an added bonus, the mount does not cover up the camera lens and I find it fun (albeit a bit dorky) to use the camcorder app on my phone to record my real-time driving. You could use the front-facing camera to skype too, but I presume that wouldn't be safe so I'm not recommending it ;-)
I've had this mounted on my windshield for a couple months now and I cradle my phone in it just about every day (its a great charger too, even if I'm not using the phone). In all that time, the mount has yet to fall off the window or need to be readjusted.
I've very happy with this purchase and recommend the Motorola Navigation Mount to anyone with a Bionic phone (and a car)
BalasHapusI already purchased a car charger with my phone from Verizon, so I didn't want to spend extra money for something I already own. This is very well built dock, and it's easy to put the phone in. The suction cup is great and overall it's very sturdy. The car mode automatically launches in this dock, its a legit Motorola dock (w/ 3.5mm audio cable) for anyone wondering. Thank you!
BalasHapus6/3 edit: I wasn't aware that the official dock came with a hybrid usb cable. It incorporates audio so you don't have to use the 3.5mm headphone jack. You can call Motorola and order the cable for a fee. The model number is SKN6394A
Had to buy a 2nd unit because I broke the first one. It is made of plastic, so I have to be very careful when loading the Motorola Bionic. It is illegal to mount anything on a car licensed in California, so I use a Garmin dashboard mount. Hopefully, this mount will not break. Although not very strong, it is very practical and inexpensive.
BalasHapusI purchased a cheaper version of this mount from a different retailer and it didn't fit my phone. I did what I should have done in the first place and purchased this one for my Droid Bionic. This mount is very sturdy and cradles my phone perfectly, even with its case on. It comes with an additional sleeve you can drop in for a snug fit on phones without a case. I'm very happy with this mount and will use it frequently.
BalasHapusUsed it half a dozen times. Works perfectly. Although it's not been a problem, the only improvement I would recommend is to add a better strain relief to hold the cord to the device. A curly power cord puts a continual pull on the connector.
BalasHapusI've always been resistant to buying brandname accessories because the after-market is flooded with cheaper alternatives. In this case though, I bought the Motorola Navigation Mount for my Bionic and feel that it was well worth the expense.
BalasHapusPrevious to getting my Bionic I had considered buying a new GPS device. With my phone and this mount, I will never need stand-alone GPS again. With the Droid's native Google applications, the maps are updated and more accurate and can be accessed via voice command!
When docking your Bionic in this mount, the phone automatically changes the user-interface and enters Mobile Dock mode with big, easy to find preset buttons for maps, voice search, dialing and any other app you have installed that you want to add to the interface.
My car has 1/16" (headphone) jack input. This mount comes with a compatible cable that plugs in at the cigarette lighter adapter and runs the phone's audio through the car's audio aux input. With apps like iHeartRadio and Pandora I've been able to cancel my satellite radio subscription!
As an added bonus, the mount does not cover up the camera lens and I find it fun (albeit a bit dorky) to use the camcorder app on my phone to record my real-time driving. You could use the front-facing camera to skype too, but I presume that wouldn't be safe so I'm not recommending it ;-)
I've had this mounted on my windshield for a couple months now and I cradle my phone in it just about every day (its a great charger too, even if I'm not using the phone). In all that time, the mount has yet to fall off the window or need to be readjusted.
I've very happy with this purchase and recommend the Motorola Navigation Mount to anyone with a Bionic phone (and a car)
Keeps my phone secure. I have the slim case, but even with a thicker case it'll hold.The button on the side that allows you to turn on and off your phone doesn't work with thicker cases. Definate recommend.
BalasHapusIt's not very clear from the pictures, but there is a special sleeve that comes with this mount. The phone drops straight in from the top and latches in place. If you use the phone w/o a case you leave the sleeve in, if you use it with a case, you take the sleeve out. I have a mini-suit case for my bionic (similar to most of the gummie cases) and it fits fine with a little room to spare. Even if I don't latch it down it doesn't move.
BalasHapusMy only gripe is that the suction cup arm blocks the camera if you mount it on the left of your windshield.