Reddit reviews TechMatte MagGrip Universal Magnetic CD Slot Car Mount with Extra Strong Magnetic Grip (1 Pack)

This is the one I'm using

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V54LQO4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_bScDwb39EHP7F

And here's how it looks

http://imgur.com/a/saENT

Get one of the dozens of magnetic mounts that are 4.5+ stars average rating on Amazon. If you run with a naked phone or slim case, the phone has enough magnetism to hold without even applying a plate. If you're running a thicker case, just drop the mount between the case and phone without using the adhesive.

Edit: Like this one: Car Mount TechMatte MagGrip CD Slot Magnetic Universal Car Mount Holder for Smartphones including iPhone 7, 6, 6S, Galaxy S7, S7 Edge - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V54LQO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_esS5xbFV2HWG7

Why not go with the TechMatte magnet one?

I have a magnetic mount in my car (fits right into the CD Player slot and is extremely convenient since I never use CDs anymore), and a metal piece that goes into my case (case even has a built in slot for the metal piece). I've never noticed any issues with the magnet or metal piece, no phone weirdness, no signal strength or reception issues, nothing at all. I've used it for the last year on my old 5S, and now for a few months on my new 6S+. highly recommend.

After reading The Wirecutter's article on it, I got the TechMatte CD slot magnetic one, and I've been really happy with it. It does definitely block a bunch of buttons on the center console but I rarely use them anyway, and it's just so simple to use. I've never had to fiddle with anything or worry about it in any way.

I use this:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V54LQO4/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

To answer your magnet question, no it will not affect your battery at all. Even compass for me hasn't really been affected but I only really get to see it used in Maps which works great 98% of time (2% when I'm stopped, it thinks I'm facing the other direction)

I've owned Steelie and the nGroove by Mountek.

Steelie is alright. It adds a bit of fun in life by making you question, "hey, is this metal?" and you test your steelie on it. This becomes a fun habit. As far as a dedicated car dock 7-8/10. Having only a small portion of your phone mounted means it can be tougher to use while docked compared to the nGroove (it will wobble here and there forcing you to put your hand slightly behind it to counteract the force). Finding the perfect angle can also be a bit tough. I've had my steelie for about 2 years now and the padding in the center has lost its grip. I had to rip the padding out and ended up replacing it with microsuction tape. Without the padding your phone will just slide down so the microsuction helped there.

I originally had it on my Nexus 4 which was quite a heavy phone so on longer drives you'll see it start angling down due to the weight. I've just recently put it on my N6P just to try it again and I haven't witnessed this but I haven't really had the chance to use it too much. I think the problem is the small contact surface the phone has with the mount.

In summary, I can't recommend it too much unless you find enjoyment having a magnet on the back of your phone (which like I said can be fun!)


I would recommend the metal plate approach just cause it adds more contact surface and the dock itself will have a stronger hold with your device. You'll have no problems of it swaying in big bumps or trouble using it with one finger since it's really secure on there. TechMatte MagGrip CD or the nGroove Snap 3

Hey me too! If you don't already have one, I just bought this phone mount and it works great, highly recommend it.

It fit to the edges just fine. The corners were hard to get right but that's always the hardest part. It's my first dbrand skin so I don't know if it was more difficult than usual.

This is the mount I use

I also use this in bed, I clip it on my headboard for reading and watching videos

I've been using this TechMatte mount since March of this year.

• I used the larger rectangular plate pictured on the linked Amazon page.
  
• I have it installed inside of the back cover of my 5X.
  
• I don't have a skin or case on my phone so when my phone is mounted it's direct contact between the phone's standard back cover and the mag mount.
  
• Experience has been fantastic. My car has a broken strut in the front end and when I hit a bad pothole it can be quite a jolt and the mount itself will shake quite a bit. Regardless the magnetic connection holds tight and the phone doesn't budge at all.
  
• I don't use NFC often, but the few times I've used Android Pay have worked flawlessly with the metal plate installed.
  
  EDIT:
  
  I also just wanted to throw in as a little bit of an afterthought, after I got the magnetic car mount and installed the plate in my phone, I bought a few of these flat stick-on magnets to stick certain areas my phone tends to spend a lot of time like on the wall next to my bed. Just a little added bonus.

Google maps on my android phone....for 95% of my driving, it's absolutely not a problem. That other 5% where I don't have reception, it's really inconvenced me. I haven't gotten lost lost, but I sure have had to use dead reckoning and bust out the road atlas before.

As for the mount, I've been using the TechMatte MagGrip CD slot mount

If I could give you my two cents on this, as I just spent the whole last week looking for the less "intrusive" way to mount the raspberry screen with the case that your are talking about.

I tried a magnetic CD mount that I have for my phone and that wouldn't hold the pi, neither the magnets nor attaching it directly with screws to the pi. It probably has to do with the weight of the screen and the mount being for a phone, but also the fact that the back of the pi case comes off very easily, so you are going to have to find a way to secure it better. If you want to try the magnetic mount, I would recommend something like this one: https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Magnetic-Universal-Smartphones-including/dp/B00V54LQO4/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1521574100&sr=8-6&keywords=cd+mount, because you will be able to tighten the part that holds the magnets, so it might be able to support the pi screen.
Another thing, with this mount the pi screen is going to protrude a lot, so it won't be flush to the CD/stereo. In the bright say, you will be able to angle it as you please and it will be closer for use.

I agreed that the 2 DIN slot is the best looking way, but it depends in the car that you own and how important is your stereo to the overall operation of the car. In my case, I can't take the stereo out, as it is linked to the rear view camera and I really like that.

I did a custom install, picking up ideas from other people in the forum.

If your head unit has a CD slot that you don't use, then this is awesome. It doesn't mount very well in units with a removable faceplate though.

Yes, all the time

https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Magnetic-Universal-Smartphones-including/dp/B00V54LQO4/ref=pd_lpo_107_bs_t_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NGVTGJ9EPQM3FFTSJT0E

I personally don't like the vent mounts, but love the magnetic mount concept. I also don't use optical media, so seemed like the perfect use for my CD slot.

I remember it being cheaper, and the one downside is it doesn't seem to work in all CD slots equally - works great in my car, not at all in my truck. I would avoid this thing tho, it broke within a week.

I found the vent mounts were the same, did not work equally in all vehicles (different vent designs work better than others for a mount).

Edit - found a cheaper one that looks similar to the one I have.

I use this. Car Mount TechMatte MagGrip CD Slot Magnetic Universal Car Mount Holder for Smartphones including iPhone 7, 6, 6S, Galaxy S7, S7 Edge - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V54LQO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Osc6xbKGAPF1Q

I have the exact model you do in Grey - I use this for my Cell phone mount. Works great and doesn't block the upper screen or NAV.

I'd get a cargo area floor liner, it seems to have saved me a few times when things were being transported spilled or were dirty. Weathertech has some I believe.

Congrats!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V54LQO4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

bruh, 11 dollars. best bang for your buck. comes with two magnetic plates. one plate if you want to stick it inside your phone case, or a plate with an adhesive to apply directly onto your phone. plenty of reviews so you know where your money is going.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00V54LQO4/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V54LQO4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My car has a USB port and a Qi enabled charging mat.

2016 Prius 4

Hey I just bought a OP3T, and decided to get one of those cheap magnetic car mounts. I'm also looking for a clear case. Does anyone know which, if any, a thin (0.5mm thick) magnetic plate would fit behind? Cases I'm looking at are: Ringke Fusion, Spigen Ultra Hybrid etc.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V54LQO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ifFiyb9T77WR3

I use this one, it's pretty sweet it comes with a magnet that I just slipped in the back of my phone cause so no clips or anything just stick my phone up to the thing and it stays there. Actually holds really good too, it's never come off while I'm driving

Personally, I've updated my LED's (diodedynamics) -- haven't done much else myself.

I don't use a mount for my phone anymore, but I do highly recommend the Tech Matte magnetic one -- that is, if you're not listening to cd's.

https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Magnetic-Universal-Smartphones-including/dp/B00V54LQO4/

It got great reviews on thewirecutter.com, and I bought it for my previous ride. Great mount, but I do listen to cd's on occasion, so I just keep my phone in the little "cubby" of the center console, and rely on StarLink for navigation rather than Waze on my phone (which is not always the best, but whatever).

I don't have a CX-3, but I have a magnetic mount that sits in the CD load area. If you don't tend to load CDs a whole bunch, like me, then this may suit your needs well.

I took the magnetic mount off of a CD slot phone holder and screwed it in to the cubby. Basically what I've ended up with is a magnet base sticking just a little bit out from the cubby so that I can slap my phone on there and turn it to any angle. I'll try to get a picture tomorrow so it's easier to see. This is the mount I modified: https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Magnetic-Universal-Smartphones-including/dp/B00V54LQO4/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1493253697&sr=1-2&keywords=cd+slot+phone+mount&refinements=p_89%3ATechMatte

I've been using a similar one (mine slots into a CD drive rather than air vent) for a little over a year now with both an iPhone 6 and a 6S+ and have seen no problems what so ever with it. I can drive down the highway in my jeep with top off at 70mph and don't worry about it popping off unless I want to take it off. Haven't met a bump that will make it come off yet.

Here is the one I use http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Magnetic-Universal-Smartphones-including/dp/B00V54LQO4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

EDIT: Didn't realize you were across the pond, here is the amazon uk version https://www.amazon.co.uk/Asscom%C2%AE-MagGrip-Magnetic-Universal-Smartphone/dp/B00W3J51DC/ref=pd_cp_107_3

Looks good, but pricey. I got this for my A3. Works great, is relatively low-key (aesthetically) and the price is awesome.