a review by Tom Piper
Since the invention of cellphones, we have had a need to mount them in our vehicles, desks and elsewhere, both mobile and stationary. It may have started with bag phones, but today we mount them on our windshields, dash, consoles, mirrors and more. The latest models provide excellent functionality and accessibility, as well as protection.
At CES 2022, I found the Arkon Mounts KNRM079 RoadVise Ultra heavy-duty sticky suction windshield or dash tablet or phone mount (featuring a cavity specially designed for use with the Apple MagSafe Charger or other similar Qi wireless charging solutions), which is part of Arkon’s RoadVise Ultra Phone and Tablet Holder Series.
The car mount’s solid construction provides strength and reliability on the road by featuring a spring-loaded mechanism that expands to securely grip phones (plus an adjustable expansion screw). The 80mm sticky suction base works well in all climates by using a powerful combination of polyurethane gel and suction to provide a maximum surface bond. The RoadVise Ultra holder fits phones or tablets with cases measuring 2.52 to 5.71 inches wide, including Apple iPhone from the X up to the 13 Pro Max, plus small (7-8 inch screen size) tablets, including Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation. Arkon recommends using the RoadVise Holder with smartphones with cases.
The RoadVise Ultra car mount attaches onto windshields and features an 80mm TPU suction base that works well in all climates. An optional adhesive mounting disk is included for dashboard mounting. The arm of the pedestal swivels on both the top and the bottom, providing 360-degree rotation and the ultimate flexibility in positioning the smartphone at any angle.
The KNRM079 is a solid mount solution that’s perfect for my needs. I mount it on my desk next to my computer for convenient, quick and secure access. Placing my MagSafe charger in the fitted depression behind the phone works well and keeps my iPhone 13 Pro Max fully charged while I’m working.
I also received the 132-page Arkon Mounts catalog which includes an incredible variety of mounts, claims, connectors, chargers and everything I could ever want (and more than I could imagine) to mount phone, tablets, cameras, GPS and other portable devices in cars, trucks, tractors, buses, skid loaders, boats, bicycles, motorcycles and almost anything used for transportation, construction, agriculture, trucking, delivery, recreation and more.
To learn more about the RoadVise Ultra iPhone Mount, go to https://www.arkon.com/ where it can be purchased for $54.95. To download any of their 16 online catelogs, go to https://www.arkon.com/CATALOGS.html. Founded in 1988, Arkon Resources, Inc. (Arkon Mounts®), is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of professional-grade mobile mounting solutions and accessories.
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