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I've read through a lot of the threads and have a fairly good idea on which mount will best suit my needs, but thought I'd seek some feedback from users who have each mount before I make my final decision. So any input is appreciated!

I have an x51v with a Pharos iGPS-360-BT unit. I'd like to be able to charge both units, and obviously the speaker needs to be as good as possible, but beyond that I'm fairly open on features.

The models I'm interested in are:
Arkon cm720
Seidio g4500s
Arkon dm320

Despite being the least aesthetically pleasing of the bunch, I'm leaning towards the cm720. The main reason I like this model is the dual usb ports in addition to the bluetooth charging port and the non-device specific setup. I don't think I'll mind having to connect the charging cable each time. It's also the cheapest, and as I don't envision using it all that much, cheap sounds pretty good.

The g4500s is a much cleaner looking unit, but the mount doesn't look as secure and I don't like the idea of having to buy the bluetooth charging cable as an extra. Does anyone know if the charging cable that comes with the Pharos unit will fit the g4500s outlet? The audio out port is nice, but I could always just feed audio directly from the Axim so I don't quite get the benefit here.

I actually haven't been able to find much information or images of the dm320 (beyond the single forward facing image). Can anyone advise if it has the ability to charge a bluetooth unit as well? What is the speaker like in comparison to the other two models?

Any, and all, opinions and advice are welcome. Thanks.

MAXimX50v

I have both Arkon and Seidio powered window mounts.

I had a lot of problems with friction mounts. In a truck (Xterra) on bad roads, the Axim would pop out of the mount from time to time.

With a cradle-type mount where the Axim connecter is built into the bottom of the cradle, I have had NO problems with "PDA release."

The speakers on both mounts seem pretty close on sound quality, maybe the edge to the Seidio, but it's really hard to tell.

Control positioning on the 2 units is different, but you get used to either one so that's not a discriminator for me.

Yeah, I wish Seidio provided the cable for charging the bluetooth GPS like Arkon does. I just use the Arkon cable with the Seidio.

The mounting plate (where the Axim hangs) on my Arkon is adjustable for swivel by loosening a collar around the end of the stalk. The Seidio has a different arrangement with a friction plate that you can adjust for angle. I think the Arkon provides more positioning movement, but I found adjusting it with one hand impossible. The Seidio, on the other hand, adjusts esily while driving, but sometimes you are moving the stalk too, which is less desirable.

PDA shake is the same for both. Very sensitive to the shape you bend the stalk into, for me anyway.

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