Gazelle or Sell it Yourself

We normally discuss mounts but on occasion we discuss the stuff that you put into the mount.  Today, we’re talking about the stuff you put into a mount.  Like a phone. I recently upgraded my Apple iPhone and wanted to recoup what I could on the used market for old phone.  I had heard of Gazelle.  It’s a company that runs a site that gives you a supposedly high offer for your use phone.  Gazelle asks some questions to determine the configuration and carrier of your phone as well as the model and memory.  They then ask you to determine … Read more



Arkon MAG179 Magnetic Windshield and Dash Mount Product Review

Today, we take a detailed look at the Arkon MAG179 Magnetic Windshield and Dash Mount.  I’m a big fan of magnetic mounts because of the ease in attaching the device to the mount.  It’s a simply matter of just placing the device against the mount and you’re done.  I was always puzzled by the lack of magnetic mounts available.  My earliest exposure to the magnetic line was a company out of Italy called Tetrax.  They made a low profile adhesive and vent mount with small disks that would attach to the back.  For whatever reason, they are difficult to find … Read more



Garmin Portable Friction Car Mount Product Review

The Garmin Portable Friction Car Mount was introduced roughly 5 years ago.  The part number for this mount is 010-11280-02.  You will also see some older models listed as part number 010-11280-00.  This mount is made to be compatible with all Garmin Nuvi GPS models.  The mount requires the cradle that came with your GPS.  That cradle is likely still attached to your suction cup mount.  Removal of the cradle is a simple matter of pulling it off the suction mount.  Like the suction mount, the Garmin Portable Friction Mount has a 17mm ball which is standard to all Garmin Nuvi … Read more



Vehicle Mounts for your New Apple iPad 3

New iPad.  iPad 3.  We’re not sure what to call it.  In what seems to be an annual progression of slight improvements, the iPad 3 has hit the market.  The dimensions are very similar to prior iterations of the iPad so it is highly likely that if you have purchased mounts with a custom iPad cradle they will fit fine.  The iPad 3 is a little thinner than the first generation and .03 inches thicker than the 2nd generation.  If you have an older 1st generation iPad mount with custom cradle, just add some thick tape strips to the back … Read more