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Rock Air Vent Smartphone Car Holder $3.59 Delivered @ awell-hao on eBay

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Rock Air Vent Smartphone Car Holder $3.59 Delivered @ awell-hao on eBay
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Lozberg on 26/08/2017 - 20:44 ebay.com.au (20096 clicks)
Last edited 10/12/2017 - 17:54 by 1 other user

I tested more than a dozen car phone mounts over the years and settled 2 years ago on the Kenu Air Vent, purchased through the Apple Store. It retailed for $35 - expensive but very solid and reliable. Unfortunately, I lost mine but found a similar looking one on eBay for 1/10th of the price (the grey one looks better than the green one pictured). It works exactly the same and feels as solid as the Kenu one! Perfect fit for both iPhone SE and iPhone 7 (any smartphone for that matter).

Delivery is from China and took less than 2 weeks to Sydney. Comes in nice packaging so makes a great gift as well.

Edit: There are apparently other cheaper sellers that still have stock (thanks Chickenleg), I can't vouch for their quality though (it's always a bit hit and miss with overseas sellers, especially with low priced items).

Edit (10/12): Price dropped from $3.79 to $3.59

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  • Andoes on 26/08/2017 - 21:01
    +1

    Got one, cheers OP

  • currentfad on 26/08/2017 - 21:03
    +9

    Jesus christ this person is making a fortune off these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rock-3-5-Air-Vent-Car-Phone-Holde…

    "The car and phone are not included" hahahaha

    • WorkingLowJam on 26/08/2017 - 22:45

      I hate to admit it, but I bought a similar product from Officeworks for $39.95 a couple of years ago.

    • [Deactivated] on 28/08/2017 - 11:26
      +1

      Nah, prolly making a loss after factoring the free shipping via AusPost…

    • zacsg1 on 26/08/2017 - 21:47
      +1

      Thanks mate, post looks to be quicker aswell.

    • Chickenleg on 26/08/2017 - 21:52
      +2

      Bought one from your link and then this one came up on related for US2.59 / 3.26AU haha

      • Munki on 26/08/2017 - 22:19
        +2

        Beware: The other ones claim the item is located in Hong Kong. The one you linked is saying Shenzhen, which is within China and from experience takes longer.

    • Gelato on 26/08/2017 - 22:08

      "Brand Name:RockBicycle" is it the same as Rock? Just curious

    • Munki on 26/08/2017 - 22:18

      Damn, this one went out of stock!

    • icecream on 26/08/2017 - 22:21
      +2

      what about $2.29? item

      • Aniseed Steed on 01/09/2017 - 15:31

        what about $2.29? item

        Not too shabby, I say! :)

  • kwchaz on 26/08/2017 - 21:30
    +4

    They sell similar at Daiso so perhaps check that out…

  • smiles on 26/08/2017 - 21:31
    +3

    The car and phone are not included.. LOL

    • Kangal on 26/08/2017 - 22:59
      +2

      But the driver is included.
      Otherwise, its a deal breaker.

  • jamba on 26/08/2017 - 21:34
    +24

    Expedited delivery $200 if you are desperate for it.

    • lewas123 on 27/08/2017 - 10:18
      +1

      I have seen items for 1 dollar with free shipping from China, or Expedited delivery without an eta for 5,999… I don't know how Ebay allows it.

  • sigma on 26/08/2017 - 21:45

    Does galaxy s8 plus fit in this, with case like spigen?

    • divineiniquity on 27/08/2017 - 09:34

      Would like to know the answer to this too. Does anyone know the maximum width of the holder?

      • ozberg on 27/08/2017 - 10:20
        +1

        Holding Range: 56-90mm

        • divineiniquity on 27/08/2017 - 10:37
          +2

          Thanks, missed it.

          @Sigma: The galaxy s8+ is about 80mm with a spigen case (I have one) so according to the specs it should fit.

        • sigma on 27/08/2017 - 21:51

          Cheers !

    • ThithLord on 28/08/2017 - 07:31

      Yes

  • monty168 on 26/08/2017 - 21:49
    +1

    Thanks OP, love my Kenu, but can't justify buying another, so this is perfect

  • kolorijo on 26/08/2017 - 22:16

    3.79, why not… Bought one

  • Carbon Door on 26/08/2017 - 22:17

    legal to use in SA?

  • DarkMayvers on 26/08/2017 - 22:21

    Thanks OP. Bought 2!

  • IMadeYouReadThis on 26/08/2017 - 22:23

    Thanks OP bought one, hopefully seller has enough stock. 200 sold in last hour alone!

  • plasmapuff on 26/08/2017 - 22:30
    +4

    Having gone through windscreen suction/adhesive and vent mounts, IMO the best phone mounts are the CD Player ones - stable and don't fall down as all vent ones inevitably do, especially over rough bumps. Also don't need to put any magnets on your phone (affects weight, thickness, phone case compatibility, wireless charging).

    I've used something like this for the past 2 years and its still going strong:
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282233398249

    • ozberg on 26/08/2017 - 22:58
      +4

      My Kenu vent clip never fell off either. Anything with suction or adhesives has failed me over time.

    • Jackson on 27/08/2017 - 00:32
      +4

      Unfortunately doesn't fit in my tape deck

    • CVonC on 27/08/2017 - 01:04

      so this renders your CD player useless? not to mention blocks your touchscreen panel too?

      • Agret on 27/08/2017 - 02:54
        +2

        @CVonC USB playback feature of head units made the CD player useless. This product gives use to that pointless slot. It does get in the way of the screen though which is not ideal but situationally you would put the phone in it when using for something like Android Auto and use that in place of your head units navigation.

  • giventofly on 26/08/2017 - 22:35
    +5

    I prefer the magnetic variety. But these great price on this one.

    • Munki on 26/08/2017 - 22:40
      +5

      Magnets? How do they work?!

      • Caped Baldy on 26/08/2017 - 22:52
        +1

        Serious question or not? Anyway piece of metal comes with package that you can put inside a case or has adhesive to stick to phone and then the magnetic mount. I haven't had anything adverse happen yet except the digitiser stop working for my note4 stylus (only temporary).

      • portard on 26/08/2017 - 22:58
        +2

        +1 for magnets

        They look like this

        You stick a thin circle metal plate on the inside of your case, or on the back of your phone. Then you just plop it onto the circle pad in your car.
        It actually holds very well, despite not having any proper "grip" holding your phone. I have never had my phone move a single bit, even when I am driving/turning erratically

        • OldBugger on 26/08/2017 - 23:29
          +11

          even when I am driving/turning erratically

          Nothing more embarrassing than your mobile falling off its holder when the cops are chasing you

        • Agret on 27/08/2017 - 02:55
          +1

          @OldBugger: I find certain roundabouts make the suction cap mounts fly off my windshield and then I have to awkwardly try and catch the mount as it falls so my phone doesn't smash then I'm driving with an uncomfortable object on my lap until I can pull over and mount it again. Definitely not ideal.

        • Daabido on 27/08/2017 - 05:11
          +2

          @Agret: This read like a letter to Penthouse Forum. "If this hadn't happened to me, I never would have believed it… driving with an uncomfortable object on my lap."

      • bchliu on 27/08/2017 - 00:49
        +3

        The magnetic ones works brilliant and you'd never go back to clamp stuff thereafter.
        Only thing is the adhesive metal plate - which I tend to stick onto the phone's case anyway

  • andylch on 26/08/2017 - 22:35
    +2

    The newer 360-degree version has almost the same price:
    https://world.tmall.com/item/45687407952.htm

    • DEvok on 26/08/2017 - 22:54
      +8

      Dude does it look like we can read Chinese?

      • andylch on 26/08/2017 - 22:58
        +7

        Google Translate

        • [Deactivated] on 27/08/2017 - 08:52
          +16

          Good idea:
          Dude看起来像我们可以读中文吗？

        • DarkOz on 28/08/2017 - 08:30
          +2

          @FriendlyPhillip:
          多德像不像我們可以讀到中國人嗎？

          That's the full version.

        • Munki on 28/08/2017 - 09:59
          +2

          @FriendlyPhillip: I love Google Translate! 他妈的！我们根本不会看中文。

    • CVonC on 27/08/2017 - 01:18

      aren't they both 360?

      • fookos on 27/08/2017 - 01:22

        Yes :)

    • Averell on 09/09/2017 - 23:18

      Can you tilt your phone?

  • fossilfuel on 26/08/2017 - 22:40
    +7

    Notes: Please noted the phone and car are not included.

    ( ͡°Ĺ̯ ͡° )

  • ozberg on 26/08/2017 - 22:47
    +1

    Have updated post with Chickenleg's other find.

  • netizen on 26/08/2017 - 22:48
    +1

    Very handy, ordered and thanks.

  • OldBugger on 26/08/2017 - 22:50
    +4

    I don't know about you, but I prefer not not to block the air coming out of the vents.

    • ozberg on 26/08/2017 - 22:53
      +11

      You don't really block the air if you stick it on the side and most cars have several vents at the front. Sure, your phone will cop a bit of air but that also means it stays cool and doesn't shut down in the middle of summer!

      • Agret on 27/08/2017 - 02:57

        But on the downside using navigation with the screen on my phone constantly on and it straining for the gps signals to keep precise location make my phone run very hot so in colder weather like we have recently it's blowing hot air onto an already hot phone.

  • 4KGrubby on 26/08/2017 - 22:53
    +2

    Thanks OP I got 2. I hope it fits around my iPhone 6 Plus with otterbox case !

  • zuji on 26/08/2017 - 23:19
    +3

    Another ROCK
    Gravity Linkage, One-Handed Operation, Metal……This one looks better.

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ROCK-Autobot-Gravity-Metal-V…

    • CVonC on 27/08/2017 - 01:15
      +2

      available on ebay too. although it might be cheaper on aliexpress after conversion and cashback. not sure.

      • CVonC on 27/08/2017 - 10:58

        worked it out and it's cheaper on ebay even before cashrewards.

  • JJJ on 26/08/2017 - 23:49

    Perfect for my car. My Car has ABS and this one too.Yayy

    • apey2000 on 27/08/2017 - 03:12

      And unlike my underwear, no skidmarks yes?

  • Pulsey on 27/08/2017 - 00:41
    +1

    Thanks! Just bought one. Hopefully it fits my S7 Edge fine!

  • highon2str on 27/08/2017 - 00:57

    What happens when the heater is on full bore in winter?

    • PotPlant on 27/08/2017 - 02:25
      +10

      Global warming.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/08/2017 - 06:54
      +4

      Close the air vent that the phone is attached too, & leave the rest open?

  • TigerWoops on 27/08/2017 - 04:55
    +1

    I had similar one but when the heater is on my phone said "I am too hot so I am off." Cool air is ok but heater kills the phone.

  • cheapoguy on 27/08/2017 - 06:09
    +1

    US$2.46 / AU$3.10 here.

    • DEvok on 27/08/2017 - 08:47

      Na op ones better.

      • cheapoguy on 27/08/2017 - 09:38

        Serious question. Isn't it the same product?

        • 18 on 27/08/2017 - 16:28

          $4.02 now :(

        • cheapoguy on 27/08/2017 - 17:56
          +1

          @18: Seller really knows how to take care of business. :-)

  • ozberg on 27/08/2017 - 08:27
    +10

    Wow, so many upvotes, thanks guys! I knew this was a decent deal but didn't think it would crack the 100 mark! Looks like this eBay seller has sold more than 140 in the last hour alone - that's between 7:30am and 8:30am on a Sunday morning! They're probably wondering where this influx of traffic is coming from!

    • doweyy on 27/08/2017 - 09:34
      +3

      Great first post, definitely helped a lot of people out :)

    • LightningMcQueen on 27/08/2017 - 21:27

      Really surprised to see lot of upvotes. Not a big discount as well. My upvote is for your comparison against Kenu Air Vent. I also tried nearly half a dozen and nothing worked out well. I hope this one is useful. Thanks.

  • Abbi on 27/08/2017 - 08:44

    Got a couple, thanks.

  • willz on 27/08/2017 - 09:14
    +1

    They look pretty good. I have a Belkin one which is similar shape and design. It's great, so much better than those bulky wind screen mounts!

  • virhlpool on 27/08/2017 - 09:28
    +1

    Some of these break the AC vent blinds due to the weight of phone.. What's been your experience?

    • ozberg on 27/08/2017 - 10:14

      I can only say you won't have any problems with VW vents. Also, as the phone will sit flush it distributes the weight - it's not as if it's putting much pressure on the vents itself.

  • virhlpool on 27/08/2017 - 09:29

    Will a GPS fit on this fine?

    • Barbequemilk on 27/08/2017 - 09:33

      Same question, will my garmin gps fit on this one?

      • ozberg on 27/08/2017 - 10:16

        I don't think so, they're designed to work on (slim) smartphones. Many GPS devices don't have a flat back so would be hard to clamp.

  • usb4 on 27/08/2017 - 10:09
    +1

    Reject shop selling similar thing for $2

    • ozberg on 27/08/2017 - 10:17

      Sure, there are plenty of cheap solutions - I just thought this was worthwhile sharing since the build quality is surprisingly good.

    • Extinction Rebellion on 01/09/2017 - 07:23

      I've been to a couple of Reject shops - cannot find in car or phone gadgets sections. Where in store and what suburbs did you find these?

  • mathematicalcoffee on 27/08/2017 - 10:13

    Has anyone tried one of these on a Mazda 6 with the circular air vents that swivel open and shut? http://images.hgmsites.net/med/2007-mazda-mazda6-4-door-seda… (I doubt it will work, but I can only hope….)

    • raiyani on 27/08/2017 - 11:54
      +1

      I find the magnetic ones the best, I just stick the metal disc to the inside of my phone case (though it seems to block wireless charging if you use it).
      Ones like this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-Magnetic-Air-Vent-Mount-Holde… have 2 size slots and fit when I had a Honda civic with the round air vents, although I had to tilt it at a certain angle so it wouldn't close when turning.

      link is for item reference only, seller feedback could be better.

  • MyLoginName on 27/08/2017 - 10:23

    Thanks OP, bought one Grey 👍

  • Aemit on 27/08/2017 - 11:38

    How about this one?
    https://gearbest.app.link/FZRN7hukWF

  • AlexG on 27/08/2017 - 11:47

    Thanks OP. Got 3

  • hooyn on 27/08/2017 - 12:08

    Got a plain white one from Daiso for $2.80 the other week.

  • trienchieu12 on 27/08/2017 - 12:24

    The package image does not look like the same as the item image ??? so Which one we will get, the long clip or short, long is better to adjust as the short one will nearly lay on the air vent

    • ozberg on 27/08/2017 - 12:33

      I think you're right, didn't even notice that before, the package image looks bulkier than it is.

  • Zenyatta on 27/08/2017 - 13:59

    Thanks, I've been looking for something like this for a while. Ordered!

  • Ashy Larry on 27/08/2017 - 16:36
    +1

    U should have bought shares b4 posting. Well done on your first.

  • cimrak on 27/08/2017 - 16:37

    Anyone used a Qi-compatible vent mounted car cradle they can recommend?

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