Comments on: iGrip Custom Fit Cigarette Lighter Mount Reality Review

By: gav

gav — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:24:16 +0000

My god That other suggestion the Kinsington mount would have to be the ugliest thing I've seen all year, Nope nope lets make that all decade. I like the idea of mounting it via the lighter as I never use it so its a perfect idea except it needs to beable to move away from the gearstick more, needs to also recharge the phone. so close but no sale.

By: paulcb

paulcb — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:55:41 +0000

@Jimmy: that Kensington mount (http://us.kensington.com/html/14486.html)is a ridiculously ugly 1980's design from a freshman design student.

"Overall I could not be happier with the iGrip 3G mount." Yeah right, like we really believe that. Huge fail for a $20 mount that doesn't even charge.

I'll pass on both.

By: Kaiks

Kaiks — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:18:22 +0000

My state is introducing new laws restricting drivers from touching a phone/gps unless it is in a manufactured mount, this could be a solution if it could had recharge. It does make me wonder how the manufacturer could pass this design, not only does it not recharge your iPhone, but it actually prevents it unless you have more than one outlet. 

By: Anthony sux

Anthony sux — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:12:17 +0000

@Jimmy

checked out that Kesington mount. Talk about Fugly!!!

This one doesn't look any better either.

By: Holy Cow

Holy Cow — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:48:58 +0000

I'm speechless. You better have a Patent for that great Invention.

By: scottb

scottb — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:10:53 +0000

Useless. Why even bother without charging? Strikes me as something you'd see on a late-night infomercial. Snuggie anyone? Where's Billy Mays?

By: chrstphr.ross

chrstphr.ross — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:53:12 +0000

I have the perfect mount...my lap (or crotch LOL)

but it's still kinda cool. in my car it'd keep right where it would plug into the aux port of my stereo and no one would see the cord...

shame it doesn't charge, but i guess it's just 20 bux right?

By: aimz

aimz — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:29:31 +0000

Sadly this doesn't work for me because the idiots who designed my car put the power plug near the floor on the passenger side of the center console. WTF? I had to get a windshield mount instead.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:08:18 +0000

This is dumb! Just buy one that actually charges it or mounts to the windshield. I got a windshield mount for 5 bucks! 20 for the same thing? No thanks

By: RON JEREMY

RON JEREMY — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:47:13 +0000

RON JEREMY SAYS THIS PRODUCT COST A LITTLE TOO MUCH FOR WHAT IT ACTUALLY DOES.

By: dave

dave — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:12:40 +0000

Love the bracelet, Guido.

By: fastlane

fastlane — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:22:40 +0000

Uhhh... mounts that charge the iPhone are usually between $40 and $50 minimum... not $20. It plugs into the lighter socket for stability while keeping the price low.

I have the "cup holder" iGrip mount and love it, but I'm not sure if they still make it. The charger plugs in just inches behind it on the console (can't even see the cord). I don't use a case but I could while still using the mount... and it turns landscape also (but I already have a GPS).

By: epick

epick — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:11:59 +0000

BIG FAIL !!!

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:54:18 +0000

I hate to be criical but like the others have said, for this device to take up the cigarette lighter jack and NOT provide power to the iPhone is simply inexcusable. This looks like a product that was designed by a couple high school students on weekends who have no backing and no knowledge of electronics.

If they gave this away it would be useless to me since I only have one cigarette lighter jack in my car. I'm scratching my head how this got a positive review...

By: Roger

Roger — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:41:08 +0000

Yeah, great! Now maybe they could invent something so I can charge it off the glove compartment!

By: BBYM

BBYM — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:38:25 +0000

Not to mention it looks cheap and break after couple uses...

By: BBYM

BBYM — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:36:39 +0000

Its a good idea if it charged at the same time! WTF?

By: Gregg

Gregg — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:12:42 +0000

Agreed. Takes up the charging socket. How do I plug my car charger in and use this at the same time? I don't it's a fail.

By: larryw

larryw — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:03:52 +0000

"he mount’s close proximity to my gear shifter made it difficult shifting (yes, even in an automatic). This is not the holder’s fault."

No, you're right, it is the car manufacturer's fault. I know you sell these things in your online store, but come on, this pathetic shilling for a useless product (that plugs into the lighter port but doesn't charge the iPhone) is weak.

I have an iPhone holder that doesn't get in the way of shifting, slides in and out easily, and also doesn't charge the phone, it's called the breast pocket in my shirt.

By: Davie199

Davie199 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:59:44 +0000

I agree, no charge, no buy. Also, does it flex? My lighter is in the center console. Not sure I would want this thing stickin straight up forming a small "table" in the center of my car....

By: Muero

Muero — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:59:13 +0000

I would never pay $20 for a car mount that doesn't charge the phone, takes up a power outlet, can't do landscape mode, can't hold an iPhone with a case, and so on. This mount doesn't actually do anything. It props up the phone? That's not really a feature. If you are that crazy that you must answer your phone IMMEDIATELY, even while driving, just put the frigging phone in your lap or the passenger seat. There are so many mounts that can do so much more than this one, so I can't understand why this gets a review at all, especially such a positive one.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:56:41 +0000

Go with Kensington Car Charger Deluxe. I found mine on ebay for about $20 and works great. http://us.kensington.com/html/14486.html

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:54:19 +0000

Why bother with the lighter if it's not going to charge? Fail!

By: PJ1973

PJ1973 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:49:29 +0000

If it charged iPhone I would be all about it. Until until then I'll pass.

By: Dmys

Dmys — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:43:19 +0000

Kind of useless if it doesn't charge it during navigation. Especially for cars with only one 12V power outlet.