In car holder for Samsung tab3 10.1

[pete1336]

Hi all,
First off, apologies to all if I've posted this in wrong section. I've just bought my better half a Samsung Galaxy tab3 10.1 for her birthday. From what I've read I understand the unit has a gps device fitted and that the tomtom for android app should run. I'm looking at mounting this tab to the dash/windscreen of my Renault Meganne grand scenic which is a RHD on a 2010 plate. I've got a trip to Scotland coming up and like the idea of using the tomtom app on such a large screen.
I've read users comments here previously which speak well of the Brodit mount. I've had a little look and understand (correct me if I'm wrong) that as well as the active mount I need the pro clip for my vehicle type?
What I'm wondering is:
1. Can anyone comment on how secure this pro clip and mount would be attached the dash's air vents and
2. Is there an alternative option of a similar quality or is brodit considered to be the best.
TIA,
Pete

[MaFt]

The majority of us here would agree that Brodit are the dog's danglies for the mounts. I've used about 5 different mounts across various different cars and never had any problems with them, even when a lot of weight is put on them

MaFt

[aj2052]

Being a big fan of Brodit mounts along with the move clips I must say I have been disappointed with the my current ones on a 2012 focus and 2010 mondeo which neither seem to actually clip behind the panel gaps and both relying on double adhesive for further fix, albeit not very well, On the Focus the first time I used it with a move clip and swivel mount my hand on the steering wheel fouled the phone so had to remove the swivel mount and extend the steering column fully to miss.
Despite this I do think they are possibly the best system available although expensive.
I have also used these on five cars and sometimes use third party holders and adapted to use on brodit mounts including a 10.1 Tablet mount but unfortunately not been brave enough to use it, certainly would not risk using any 10 inch tablet on a vent mount.
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Moto G5s Plus, Sygic 17.4.8

[IanS100]

I agree with aj2052, I've used Brodit mounts and holders in a number of cars and been very happy with them but the clip in my BMW frequently comes loose & the active mount for my SGS3 is a pain in the ar$e - the fit is too tight & it always takes 2 hands & a fair bit or force to remove the phone.

I wouldn't mind mounting my Nexus 7 in the car but, like aj2052, I haven't been brave enough to try it
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Galaxy Note 4 / TomTom GO : CamerAlert : CoPilot

[rfp2001]

I "mount" my Nexus 7 on a non slip mat on the dashboard of my BMW 3 series. It does have a leather cover which will fold to make a stand. It remains perfectly steady and remains always in easy sight. This is, I reckon, the maximum size screen to have in this position - 10.1" would take just too much vision away!!

[Andy_P]

[rfp2001]

Oooer! Thanks, Andy!!

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