This 'strong and sturdy' phone mount is $9 — that's 55% off — for pre-Prime Day
We all know it's too dangerous to use your phone while driving, but most of us still want to listen to directions or glance at the GPS at a stoplight. The safest way to maintain access without touching your device is with a mount — and today, you can pick up this sturdy and secure phone mount. It's also the cheapest way to drive since it means avoiding a ticket!
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Unlike mounts that attach to the vent, this one slots into that old, unused CD player in your car — but you can take it out if you ever want to go old-school and pop in that Highway to Hell CD.
Why is this a good deal? 💰
At a whopping 55% off, this phone mount is only $1 more than the lowest price we've ever seen it. It's also the lowest price of the year, too — the last time we saw it dip further was Black Friday, so if you're holding out for a better deal, you have a while to wait.
Why do I need this? 🤔
The Apps2Car phone mount has an easy one-handed design that lets you pop your phone in and out with ease. The two adjustable side grips and a bottom grip allow it to hold a wide range of phones — everything from the Apple iPhone 4 and up, as well as numerous versions of the Samsung Galaxy. The mount can also be adjusted up to 360 degrees to ensure that it doesn't block your view of the road.
Our guess is that you listen to most of your tunes through a streaming service like Spotify, but if you want to dive into your compact disc collection, the mount can easily be removed from the CD player. When you reach your destination, simply slip your phone out with the touch of a button.
What reviewers say 💬
The reviews speak for themselves: More than 12,600 fans have given this mount a flawless rating.
Pros 👍
"Excellent mount," raved one fan about the strength and durability of the product. "This thing is so strong and sturdy. Once it's installed in the CD port, it sits very securely with no bounce. My phone has never fallen out of this stand."
Another shopper vouched for its adjustability. "Love this! I hate using ones that stick to the windshield because they block your view. This doesn’t! And it puts it in the perfect spot to use my phone for GPS! If you’re worried it will block your stereo or clock, it can be put in the CD player upside down so it’s either higher or lower by like an inch! Plus, before you tighten the wingnut, slide it a little left or right!"
A third was so impressed, they gifted one: "Very solid and sturdy. Will never fall off like the vent-mounted holders. This is the second one I have ordered. I gave the first one to my daughter as she really needed this too. This is really well-designed and very functional! I highly recommend using it if you have a CD slot on your radio."
And a final fan dubbed it "the best car phone holder ever," adding, "[it] was very easy to assemble and install. Holds firmly in CD slot and is very easy to adjust your phone for viewing. ... it fits great. Very pleased with this one as it doesn't block air vents or break the fins like the other holders I've used have."
Cons 👎
If you have a backup camera, know that this might get in the way. "My only complaint is that it makes it hard to view my rear camera screen when I'm backing up. You can flip it up out of the way but it still is a little distracting."
Larger phone cases can also pose a problem, too. "The only downside for me is that it doesn’t hold very well when I have a thick case on my phone, but still does the job."
No more messy, sticky dashboard mounts. This clever phone holder anchors into your CD player. What else can we say? It'll never let you go. Never let you down. Never run around and desert you.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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