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Dual Devices… How to Store them in your car…

Do you have more than one mobile device? Tired of putting them in the glove box, side console, or even in your brief case?

If you are like me you will most likely have more than one device, from your phone, iPod, GPS and much more, the biggest problem is where to store them when you are out driving.

A while ago I did a review on ProClip USA’s In-Vehicle Device Mounting Solutions system that is adapted to your specific vehicle and device. The review was done with my Dell Axim X51v, however I recently I decided to update my Mobile device to the Motorola Q9h as I was not happy with a touch screen PPC Phone, I have also started using my iPod Touch more now in the car, and I was thinking how am I going to use these in my car and not upset my wife with all my gadgets floating around the car. So I decided to re-visit ProClip USA again as they truly met and exceeded my expectations before with a solution for my Axim, and see if they had a “Dual” system.

After looking at their site I found that they actually had device holder for both my Moto Q9h and the iPod Touch, now the plan is to have both devices in my car at the same time being powered. To do this I would need to use the Horizontal Extension Plate, set up was easy as in my first review, the mounting bracket clips in very easily. Once I have connected the Horizontal Extension Plate to the Mounting Bracket all I needed to do was attach the Tilt Swivel.

The Tilt Swivel

The Tilt Swivel on the back of the Holder can tilt 15 degrees in any direction and swivel 360 degrees. The Tilt Swivel provides easy adjustment of your handheld’s position for better viewing, and extends the Holder from the Mount by 20mm / 0.78in. You can also adjust the Holder to avoid unnecessary light reflection. (The Holder shown in the picture to the left is attached to a demo ProClip Mount)

The Tilt Swivel Base Plate on the back of the Tilt Swivel can be attached to any flat surface or mounting bracket. The base plate comes with 6 pre-drilled holes; 2 holes in a centre line and 4 holes in an almost square like pattern to accommodate the AMPS whole pattern. Enclosed in the packaging are 4 self tapping screws and 4 machine screws with nuts. Dimensions of base plate: 50mm/1.96inches x 42mm/1.65inches. The 4 holes in the corners have a diameter of 0.5mm, and the self tapping screw holes in the centre have a diameter of 0.3mm.

Keep two devices on the same mount or use one at a time

If you have two devices you would like to have next to each other on your dashboard you may be able to have them on the same mount as shown in the General Picture to the left, by using our Horizontal Extension Plate.
You can also move a device/holder from car to car (mount to mount) or switch between two devices/holders on the same mount by using our Move Clip System. Please see the product category, Mounting Options, to the left to learn more about these options.

Motorola Q9h

With all the connections completed I was ready for the magic moment plugging in the devices, now with the Motorola Q9 holder it didn’t have the built in power supply so I had to get the cig power cable.

The Q9 fits perfectly, I was very surprised on how well it fitted. No scratching or pushing the device hard in. If I require it to be charged I have my Cig Charger and on the holder there is a hole cut out for the power adapter to fit in.

iPod Touch

The iPod Touch was again similar to the Q9 fits well into the holder, the actual holder has a soft velvet coating, which protects the device.

The device holder has a power supply connected to a USB cig charger so it can power other USB devices.

Overall, I was very impressed with both device holders, again the material and parts were in my view very well made.

It has Arrived…

The day the items arrived, it was like Christmas, if you haven’t been to New Zealand or know (Google it – we are at the bottom of the World or close to it) where it is, then a bit of info is required.

We are 12 hours flight from LA, and 27 hours from London, both my Wife and I were taken back again how fast the delivery of the items were from ProClip.

Both devices connected to their holders, looks great next step is to actually connect them to the Car Mounting bracket.

Once I had connected both the device holders to the horizontal plate I was surprised on the gap between both devices as it really works, they are not too close to be hard to use and not too far apart to take up excess room.

The horizontal plate and the car mounting bracket, as you can see they work really well together making both devices easy to use and compact, which in the ending my wife was happy about.

Here is a photo of how my car actually looks from the driver’s side.

My Thoughts

Ok, again I was skeptical that a dual device holder would work in regards to the size, when compared to the single device , however I was proved wrong so be it, I like to be proved wrong now and then and in this case it was for the better.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this product to any gadget loving person out there, don’t just take my view for it read on…

My Wife’s Thoughts

When my husband decided to get the iPod Touch and then the Motorola Q9 I thought here it goes again more junk for the car, however this time I was rescued by ProClip’s in car system.

I may be married to gadget freak, I still like to have a neat & tidy car, sometimes that’s hard with all the gadgets (and kids).

I would also recommend it as well not just for gadgets but even your mobile phone…

Another factor is the price, in our view it was a very cost effective way to store multiple devices in our car yet make it easy to access them and power them.

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Jason has been using WinMo devices for the past 8 years starting with the iPaq 1700 series PDA them moving through to conversion devices and also an Axim X51v, Jason has been working in the Telco industry for the past 5 years. His current devices are the iPhone 3G 16GB with OS 3.1, Motorola Q9h 6.0 smartphone & an iPod Touch 16GB (1st Gen) . Jason also enjoys reviewing products & being involved with technology.