as I navigate EU10 app since the third-generation iPhone with the paid Navigon, now needed a new car mount for the iPhone5. Still trailing Rechereche, I ended up at this Garmin "designer Car Kit", which has been consistently highly rated and visually makes a very high-quality impression.
First Impression:
The car holder together with the USB adapter comes in a nice package where everything is safely stowed, therefore. All parts are very well made, the phone shell fits perfectly into the suction cup and the USB adapter also enjoy sitting firmly in the 12 V socket. Only the Schappverschluss, which holds the mobile phone, makes a very rigid and sharp impression. The adjustment of the inclination and orientation of the iPhone is quite sluggish even when removed, here was unfortunately omitted locking screw. So far, I moved often between horizontal (Only for navigation) and vertical (in everyday life, use iTunes, etc.) orientation. Over time, however, the mechanism should be a little smoother or should I wean my constant alignment.
The Practice:
When fixing the bracket is as simple as it is functional. Sucker off, tilt small lever ... sitting! Then I put the phone on and my fears, with respect to the snap lock for the mobile phone appeared immediately. The black frame of my iPhone5 is scratched upon initial loading (See customer images for this product). To be fair, I would note here that the scope of the iPhone5 (Black) is generally extremely sensitive and already many (really many ...) users have complained about this fact.
Well apart from the fact that cell phone sitting absolutely firm and vibration-free in the holder. The adjustment of the orientation I'll do, as I pressure elements the suction cup with one hand and with the other hand change the orientation of the iPhone. A locking screw would have been me here still prefer.
Conclusion:
In summary, I would not buy me the car holder again. Although it is an eye-catcher, but it is technically not completely convinced me.
+ Optics
+ Processing
+ Easy installation
o Solid, vibration-free fit of the phone
- Adjustment of slope and aspect too sluggish
- No set screw for easy adjustment
- Scratched the context of black iPhone5 snap closure
