jashic81

Hey guys,

Anyone else have an issue finding a place for your cellphone? I usually put it on top of the ashtray/cup holders but I keep forgetting it in the car... I'm thinking I should get a small phone dock/holder for my C300. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

Mike5215

I usually use www.proclipusa.com but it doesn't look like they have any mounts for the 205 yet. Kind of a shame to spoil the 205s interior with a mount though. I keep mine in the ashtray compartment as well.

tmoneyC450amg

I keep mine in the center console and focus on the fun drive I have every time I start the car

*Knowledge*

Yep mine sits on top of a tray inside the center console... usually on the charge.

Zand3rs

My phone is in my pocket during the drive. There is absolutely no reason for me to have it elsewhere when i drive my car.

NYbenzzz

i use mountek cd-player holder.

it holds very well, and i don't listen to CDs.

only drawback is that the darn thing blocks the clock.

inhartwetrust

Planning to carry mine somewhere in the center console, given the fact I'll need to plug in my iPhone to stream Tidal in HiFi 9 times out of 10 I'm in it.

dbldpr

I keep mine in my pocket. No reason to have it anywhere else while driving. Voice command from car takes care of everything else.

Shotime

I use the factory supplied short cable and close the center console with the tip slightly sticking out and pointed forward. That way, I can keep the phone flat on the center console without sliding off yet charging. Slides slightly on hard turns but isn't much bother.

xgman

The only reason we don't see more cars with built in trays for phones is I think they are afraid of law suits. So we have cup holders but no phone holders. It is a bit ridiculous after all these years ...

cenzo86

Proclips has some on their site now. http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-...-450/2016.cmsv
Can anything be done using the slots above the light switch to hold the clip? That way it is out of the way of the dash and off the left of the wheels.

Mike5215

That'll work. Just need to order the cradle for your device at the same time. I prefer the one hand drop-in cradles with the integrated Lightning plug for Iphones. No fumbling with the charging cable.

ProClips also are usually tool-less mounts, easy to install/remove. I've had them in all three S Class and in our Audi as well. Good product.

INS1GNIA

Safety first! Really convenient I must say....not me btw lol.

NYbenzzz

that proclip is OVERPRICED to DEATH.

trust me, i was in the cell phone business for many years. wholesale price on both the mount + clip probably doesn't even exceed $10~$15. they marking these for over 300% @ $69.99 (clip + holder).

Seriously WTF.

now $70 is not much money, but considering these get made in china for like $5 (most of the cost is in the shipping)..........no thx!

Jay_Chicago

I saw one of this on my friend's car the other day....not bad for $15.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Macally-MC...older/24097903

Mike5215

Oh, there's tons of cheap universal mounts out there. If you can find a vehicle specific tool-less mount for less than $80, go for it. Personally, I didn't spend $60k on a car to crap up the interior with a mount I found at the cell phone store wedged between the Hello Kitty phone cases and the screen protectors. But that's just me.

jashic81

Thanks for all the input, guys! I agree with some of you that it is a shame to muck up the look of the interior with a mount. Maybe a pouch is better? Similar to the netting on passenger side leg area? I just want a dedicated place to put my phone where it's easily accessible if needed... First world problems, huh? Lol

jashic81

How'd you know about my obsession of Hello Kitty?!

jashic81

These actually look really good! Thanks!

LateC300

i keep mine in my hand and my head down during my entire drive. that way i dont have to worry about where i keep my phone.

NYbenzzz

don't get me wrong, I like the clip a lot. but I was shocked at the final cost of $69.99.

why is everything so effing expensive in our cars????

Mike5215

I think with Pro Clips the development cost is baked into the price. They design the mounts so that they clip into little gaps in the interior trim specifically for that model. On the 205 they developed two different mounts to accommodate wood trim vs piano black.

I usually just have to buy the mount, and swap on my existing ProClips cradle. In terms of a clean look and no risk of damage to the car I haven't found anything comparable.

inhartwetrust

As long as I can have a USB connected to my iPhone, I'd prefer to just lay it inside the top flat section of the center console/glove box. I'm a creature of habit so I'll have no issue remember it when I get out...every time I get out I tap my pocket for a phone check and my *** for a wallet check. I want my phone totally out of my way without crapping up the clean look of the interior. I'll use voice command to handle calls, texts, navi, etc (I'm assuming it can handle text dictation?)

Mike5215

Yeah, I have my IPhone plugged into the #1 USB port. That port recognizes an IDevice and gets you full control via COMAND. I thread the cable thru the gap between the console covers and have the phone on the seat next to me or in the ashtray compartment. I may try that Proclips mount and use my existing drop in cradle hard wired to the USB port. It's so convenient to just drop the IPhone into the mount and not have to plug it in and unplug it. Hate to muck up the interior though. I will say the direct USB connection sounds terrific for music.

inhartwetrust

I'm pumped about the ability to play Tidal HiFi via USB connection on the Burmester.