First of all I must say that I the face of a selling price of less than 15, - did not really expect EUR with a high-end product, so that the Endtäuschung held me after opening the package also limited.
The car phone holder did not come with operating instructions. However, the fitting together of the two items was self-explanatory for me and the functioning of the mechanism was briefly described by figures on the outside of the package.
That seemed pretty easy the plastic used for the mount on me, might have something to do with an intentional saving on weight. Finally, the suction cup has to hold the bracket and a smartphone at the windshield.
So, items stuck together, protector located on the suction surface and put it on the windshield:
The suction cup will be adhered with a clamp on the wheel and holds tight in my opinion bombproof (for almost 3 months).
The ball joint between the foot and holder can move well in all directions and notice on a rotating wheel in the desired position. An inverted mounting on the dashboard would thus theoretically possible was not tried by me though.
A small plastic levers must be opened by spring pressure the two retaining clip. Commendably, the brackets and the supporting surface for the smartphone are rubberized, so that you do need at least to worry about scratching.
After squeezing the retaining clips under creaking noise or rastendem smartphone (Samsung Galaxy S4) is securely clamped between. For a secure fit there is also at the bottom of the phone holder nor a fold-bearing surface.
Something I am concerned only about the long-term reliability of the mechanics: After about one month's use, with 4-times opening and closing bracket in the day, I had to first press the retaining clips manually with your fingers apart again.
With the injection of silicone oil (not oil-hardening) in the holder, but the error could be completely eliminated again. So far, this problem has not occurred again.
My conclusion: Cheap and viable automotive Smartphone Holder with a secure hold on your smartphone and bullet-proof grip on the windshield. Very strong buy recommendation for everyone who can make improvements if necessary even with a drop of oil.
PS .: In the summer, it comes with the smartphone bracket from Norway on a center console boat. Depending on how it is reflected there, the missing star is possibly still follow!