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Phone storage?
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Phone storage?
I tried to search for this to no avail - what do folks do to store their phones at the ready? Since our GLK won't stream audio via Bluetooth (even with the MM package 
), my wife wants to have the phone plugged in to the ipod/iphone cable, and store the phone somewhere accessible so she can change playlists etc (i.e. not in the glovebox).
I ordered an extension iphone cable to reach the console area, but I am not finding any convenient locations to actually store the phone. Short of fabricating my own storage bin near the console, are there any other clever ideas (not inside the console)?
), my wife wants to have the phone plugged in to the ipod/iphone cable, and store the phone somewhere accessible so she can change playlists etc (i.e. not in the glovebox). I ordered an extension iphone cable to reach the console area, but I am not finding any convenient locations to actually store the phone. Short of fabricating my own storage bin near the console, are there any other clever ideas (not inside the console)?
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2015 ML350 Bluetec
Ipod Vent Holder...
I use a vent holder for my Garmin.... very accessible, and as a bonus the wife doesn't like a vent pointed at her, anyway!!!! The clips just slide into the vent louvers. I do have to use the cigarette lighter for charging... but you already have the Ipod extension cord. You could work that into the dash easily. I have to say that there may be other vent holders. My Garmin one just snaps in... the ipod one pictured has ugly arms around it. Maybe there are others that you just slide the ipod in.
Here's a link to an Ipod Vent Holder
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Air-Vent-Phone-Holder-Mount-For-iPod-Touch-2-3-4-2G-3G-4G-3rd-4th-Gen-/390456756708?pt=US_MP3_Player_Mounts_Holders&hash=item5ae90949e4
I use a vent holder for my Garmin.... very accessible, and as a bonus the wife doesn't like a vent pointed at her, anyway!!!! The clips just slide into the vent louvers. I do have to use the cigarette lighter for charging... but you already have the Ipod extension cord. You could work that into the dash easily. I have to say that there may be other vent holders. My Garmin one just snaps in... the ipod one pictured has ugly arms around it. Maybe there are others that you just slide the ipod in.
Here's a link to an Ipod Vent Holder
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Air-Vent-Phone-Holder-Mount-For-iPod-Touch-2-3-4-2G-3G-4G-3rd-4th-Gen-/390456756708?pt=US_MP3_Player_Mounts_Holders&hash=item5ae90949e4
Last edited by Koenig1; Apr 16, 2013 at 10:41 PM.
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2015 ML350 Bluetec
Here's a better looking one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-A-C-air-vent-mount-cradle-holder-kit-for-Apple-iPod-Touch-4-4th-Generation-/180731509785?pt=US_Mounts_Holders&hash=item2a146ffc19
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-A-C-air-vent-mount-cradle-holder-kit-for-Apple-iPod-Touch-4-4th-Generation-/180731509785?pt=US_Mounts_Holders&hash=item2a146ffc19
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Here's a better looking one...
Car A C Air Vent Mount Cradle Holder Kit for Apple iPod Touch 4 4th Generation | eBay
Car A C Air Vent Mount Cradle Holder Kit for Apple iPod Touch 4 4th Generation | eBay
I was thinking something more along these lines, maybe attached to the side of the console:
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Very very slow
How about getting an anti slip pad, cut it to size, and place it where the navi/radio screen and then put the phone/ipod on top of the pad.
The device will not slide around and easy to reach.
The device will not slide around and easy to reach.
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Yes, I was considering that as one of the options, as that area does present a convenient shelf. I'll have to see how that would work with the cable plugged into the phone, but it may work - thanks!
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2010 GLK 220CDI 4M BlueEFFICIENCY
Note: You as well need a holder with tilt swivel, kind of what is the requirement for the phone (or MP3, or NAV, or -) in question.
We have the ProClip Angled Mount Item No. 854269 and ProClip holder for the TomTom.
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Have you been looking into the ProClip option: http://www.proclipusa.com/?
Note: You as well need a holder with tilt swivel, kind of what is the requirement for the phone (or MP3, or NAV, or -) in question.
We have the ProClip Angled Mount Item No. 854269 and ProClip holder for the TomTom.
Note: You as well need a holder with tilt swivel, kind of what is the requirement for the phone (or MP3, or NAV, or -) in question.
We have the ProClip Angled Mount Item No. 854269 and ProClip holder for the TomTom.
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It certainly feels secure as it "snaps" on to the console. I even didn't peel off the covers of the adhesive tape - i.e use the tape. Note the "Easy to install - See how" PDF.
Looks good, hm, that depends on the Device Holder (to be purchased separately) in question, as that one, and the device, will cover (most of) the vertical plate. To us that is not an issue
Looks good, hm, that depends on the Device Holder (to be purchased separately) in question, as that one, and the device, will cover (most of) the vertical plate. To us that is not an issue
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I found it here, but I don't know anything about the seller.
http://www.ebanggood.com/Grey-Car-Au...ers-73973.html
http://www.ebanggood.com/Grey-Car-Au...ers-73973.html
