Even when traveling, mobile phones are already a very useful companion. Many businessmen are already using this kind of device to make driving safer and more convenient while using phones. Car mounts and phone holders have been a necessity to keep you from picking your phone every time you would need it.
Mounting a smartphone in a car should not be complicated. The Peterson Group, a Taiwan-based distributor of mobile phone accessories and
laptop peripherals reports the increase of sales in car mounts all over Jakarta, Indonesia and Seoul, South Korea as more and more people are using smartphone mounts during road trips, on motorcycles and off roads.
With an array of
modular accessories, an individual should know how to identify a sturdy, secure and adjustable mount that can accommodate almost any smartphone on the market. The following is a review of some of the leading brands according to the number of sales in TPG:
1. TomTom Handsfree Car Mount
TomTom is one of the world’s fast developing brand and it handsfree car mount is one of the most trusted car kits that lets you mount your phone and take Bluetooth calls while driving. An extendable mic clips to your sun visor, eliminating background noise and helping your voice to be heard. Although somewhat expensive, its loud speaker for calls or GPS voice directions alone is worth what you have paid for. It also has an easy-to-reach answer or reject button. You may be prompted to take off your protective case as it can only accommodate the smartphone alone. This mount lets you put your phone in horizontal or vertical orientation, and it can be mounted on the dashboard or the windshield.
2. Liger Universal Magnetic Air Vent Mount
This magnetic mount is a nice option for people who need to quickly swap their cell phone car mount from a work vehicle to a personal car. The simple clip-in, clip-off design ensures that this magnetic mount will work with nearly any phone or mini tablet. This mount works with many iPhone models, multiple Samsung Galaxy S models, and phones from LG, HTC, and Sony. Some users may have some complaints of its low volume support sound and wish it to be louder.
3. iKross 3.5mm LED FM Transmitter Car Cigarette Socket Mount Holder Hands Free Car Kit
Charger, car-mount and FM transmitter: these are the three main functions of iKross, being a multi-tasker in its own right. The arm is adjustable, and will fit any phone that measures between 58mm and 85mm. The voice calls can be heard through your car audio system, making it easy to turn the volume up if the call is a bit quiet and you need to hear it over road noise. This car kit includes the iKross FM transmitter holder, along with an EZOPower Apple Lightning to USB Sync & Charge cable.