I finally found the best car mount for our Nokia phones. It is the ProClip kit. I was already disappointed with cheap windshield mounts I bought from eBay as they kept falling off. The ProClip solution is specific to your car and device, so the fit is perfect. Take a look at my review.

Purchasing

Purchasing the kit requires you to buy a specific holder for your device and then a specific mount for your car. Instead of the generic ones where you adjust for different devices, each holder conforms to the specific shape of the device. ProClip’s website makes it easy to find the right parts you need using drop down selections.

I selected the holders for the Nokia N95 8GB and Nokia N82. I then selected the mount for Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000-2005.

Step 1: Select the holder for the device.

Step 2: Select the mount for your car.

Optional Clip. That’s your basic need above. If you want to easily change devices, you’ll want to get the Move Clip. Without the move clip, you have to unscrew and screw each time you change devices. The clip allows you to slide in or out different holders on one mount.

Optional Step 3: Move Clip lets you easily change holders on one mount.

The price is high compared to the cheap windshield mounts you can find from eBay.

Package

The kit comes in a package with the necessary screws and illustrated instructions. You’ll need 2 different sized screwdrivers. I don’t exactly know the sizes, but I’m sure you’ll have them lying somewhere in your house.

Holder for Nokia N82, Nokia N95 8GB, car mount, and move clip.

Installation

Installing the kit was a breeze. If you don’t like reading, don’t worry. The pictures are self-explanatory. The instructions even show pictures specific to your device and car! ProClip also provides the instructions in pdf format in addition to a printed one provided with your package. Take a look at the Mitsubishi Eclipse mount instructions for example.

ProClip mount with Move Clip, without holder.

Slide the back of the holder with Move Clip into the mount.

Results

The mount is rock-on steady. It doesn’t shake or make rattling noises. The two holders perfectly fit the Nokia N95 8GB and Nokia N82. I was able to switch between devices very quickly. Since the mount is placed on my dashboard, the car charger easily reaches the phone if needed. I am also able to reach the phones if I ever need to press buttons while driving.

Nokia N95 8GB with the ProClip

Nokia N82 with ProClip

The view. I recommend getting the holder with the swivel because it gives you a better angled view at the display. Here is my view from driver’s seat.

View from driver’s seat.

The ProClip kit made me appreciate my Nokia N95 8GB even more! The 2.8in screen on my dashboard makes GPS navigation on a phone look really cool. I didn’t even notice how beautiful Nokia Maps look on landscape view until I installed the ProClip. It’s like the Nokia N95 8GB transformed from a phone into a navigation console when I entered my car and placed it on the dashboard.

Pros: Excellent quality and fit. No worries of the phone falling off. Thieves won’t notice you have a GPS navigation because they don’t see anything suctioned to the windshield.

Cons: A little pricey. I also think the Move Clip should be included with the kit instead of extra accessory to pay for.

Gallery

View full Flickr set of the ProClip.

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