Reviewed by me: ProClips perfect Gadget holder

Posted August 14, 2007 at 05:39 PM by JG Mason

Section: Audio, Accessories, Communications, Accessories, Mobile, Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation, Lifestyle, Transportation, Reviews, Features

In reviewing GPS gear you notice something real quick: how do you hold all this stuff?  I’ve found the suction cup mounts to be problematic, good for rentals, bad for long term.  They take up a lot of real estate and bounce around like wheels on a bus.

The best solution I could find is ProClips.  This company insanely makes custom plastic parts to fit into the molding of your car.  Yes, each individual car not a one-size-fits-some.  Then they add a custom fit solution for your gadget. Every time Honda makes an interior change or Blackberry changes the curves, they have to create new parts.  Bad for them, unbelievably fantastic for you.

The Custom Car Part

For your vehicle, ProClips designs a mounting clip that fits into the molding of your car, a small gap is all they need and even provide you with a tool to wedge the molding apart to insert the clip.  On my Ford, this was so simple, I was done in less than a minute.  The result is a perfectly positioned clip on which to attach, well, almost any gadget you can think of.

The Custom Gadget Part

Of equal importance to how well ProClips fits your car is how well it holds your precious gadgets.  My Blackjack is held extremely securely, with or without the super-duper battery (an insert provided with the mount) without scratching despite no padding.  It is designed that well.  I went with the swivel mount as I think it is necessary to get optimal viewing angle from these little screens.  ProClips will fit the popular gadgets (phones, mP3 players, UMPC, PDA, GPS and more) as well as the not-so-popular ones like the Mio 701, ProClips has 3 different holding options.  Nice.

The Bottom Line

Having my phone not in the cup holder but up on the dash makes it easer and safer for me while driving.  No longer am I diving to find who is calling or looking down to dial (not that I admit publicly to doing so).  There is no bouncing what so ever so GPS on the phone is crystal clear.  The swivel is great, I can easily turn the device to see clearly no matter which seat I am in.  The price is a bit high, but for a custom fit, it is worth every penny.  After installing and using the ProClip for just a day I set out to buy one for my wife’s car.  You won’t find a better recommendation than that.

ProClip Device Holder: approx $34

ProClip Car Mount: approx $29

My overall rating: 10/10

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