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iOttie ITap Magnetic CD Slot Premium Car Mount Holder for IPhone X 8/8s 7 7 Plus 6s Plus 6s 6 SE Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus S9 Plus S8 Edge S7 S6 Note 8 5
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Brand | iOttie |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Smartphones |
Compatible Phone Models | iphone galaxy note nexus LG samsung apple |
Mounting Type | CD Slot Mount |
About this item
- A universal magnetic mounting solution that will hold most smartphones, cases, and gps devices
- Easy to mount cd latching system that fits most vehicle cd slots
- Provides a choice of an inner and outer metal plate
- The magnet should not cause interruption to your smartphone's internet, cellular, or navigation quality when in use
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We’re a small, dedicated team of designers, engineers, techies, and creatives working in the heart of NYC. We’re consumers building products we ourselves would want to buy, products that respond to real user reviews and fill a need in the marketplace.
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How did we get our start?
It all began back in 2010. Smartphones were just starting to take off and navigation apps were becoming a part of everyday life. The concept was simple, but innovative: design a product that makes navigating on your smartphone while driving safer and easier. From this novel idea came a line of best-selling car mounts.
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All of our products are designed from the ground up by our team of engineers in New York City. By treating each new product as a work of art, we hope to change the way people interact with and feel about tech accessories.
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Easy to install | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Suction power | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Adhesion | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Sturdiness | — | 4.0 | — | 4.4 | 4.2 | — |
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compatible phones | iphone galaxy note nexus LG samsung apple | All iPhone/ Samsung/ LG/ Google Pixel/ One Plus etc. iPhone 15 Pro Max Plus/ 14/ 14 Pro/ 14 Pro Max/ 14 Plus/ 13/ 13 mini/ 13 pro/ 13 pro max/ 12/ 12 mini/ 12 pro/ 12 pro max/ SE/ 11/ 11 Pro/ 11 Pro Max/ XS/ XR/ XS Max/ X/ 8/ 8 Plus/ 7/ 7 Plus/ SE/ 6s/ 6 Plus/ 6/ 5s/ 5/ 4s/ 4 ✅ Samsung Galaxy S22/ S22 Ultra/ S23/ S23+/ S23 Ultra/ S21 5G/ S21+ 5G/ S21 Ultra 5G/ Note20/ S20/ S20+/ S20 Ultra 5G/ Note10/ Note10+/ S10/ S10+/ S10e/ S9/ S9+/ S8/ S8+/ Note 8/ S7/ S7 Edge/ S6/ S6 Edge/ S5/ S4 ✅Google Pixel 4 / 4 XL / 3a XL / Pixel 3a / Pixel 3 XL / Pixel 3 / Pixel XL / Pixel 2 XL / Pixel 2 / Pixel✅ Oneplus 7Pro/ 6T/ 6/ 5T/ X, Motorola Droid/ G7/ Z3, Nokia 7.1/ 6.1, LG, Sony, HTC etc | iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S3, MagSafe case/ iPhone 15/ 15 Pro/ 15 Pro Max/ iPhone 14/ 14 Plus/ 14 Pro/ 14 Pro Max/ iPhone 13/ 13 Mini / 13 Pro/ 13 Pro Max/ iPhone 12/ 12 Mini/ 12 Pro/ 12 Pro Max/ 11/ 11 Pro/ 11 Pro Max/ XS/ XS Max/ XR/ X/ 8 Plus/ 8/ 7 Plus/ 7/ 6s/ SE, Samsung Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra / S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra / S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra / S10+ / S10 / S10e / S9+ / S9 / S8+ / S8 / S7 Edge / Note 20 / Note 10 / Note 9 / Note 8, Google Pixel 5 / 4a / 4 / 3 / 3XL / 2 / 2XL , OnePlus 9 / 8 / 7Pro / 6T / 6 , LG G8 / V50S , Huawei P50 / P40 Pro / Mate 40 / Mate 30 Pro, Nokia,LG, OnePlus,Xiaomi and all smartphones | 👍Magsafe car mount cd slot compatible with All Phones✅ iPhone 15/ 15 pro/ 15 pro max/ 15 plus/ 14/ 14 Pro/ 14 Pro Max/ 14 Plus/ 13/ 13 mini/ 13 pro/ 13 pro max/ 12/ 12 mini/ 12 pro/ 12 pro max/ SE/ 11/ 11 Pro/ 11 Pro Max/ XS/ XR/ XS Max/ X/ 8/ 8 Plus/ 7/ 7 Plus/ SE/ 6s/ 6 Plus/ 6/ 5s/ 5/ 4s/ 4 ✅ Samsung Galaxy S22/ S22 Ultra/ S23/ S23+/ S23 Ultra/ S21 5G/ S21+ 5G/ S21 Ultra 5G/ Note20/ S20/ S20+/ S20 Ultra 5G/ Note10/ Note10+/ S10/ S10+/ S10e/ S9/ S9+/ S8/ S8+/ Note 8/ S7/ S7 Edge/ S6/ S6 Edge/ S5/ S4 ✅Google Pixel 4 / 4 XL / 3a XL / Pixel 3a / Pixel 3 XL / Pixel 3 / Pixel XL / Pixel 2 XL / Pixel 2 / Pixel ✅ Oneplus 7Pro/ 6T/ 6/ 5T/ X, Motorola Droid/ G7/ Z3, Nokia 7.1/ 6.1, LG, Sony, HTC etc. (Note: Except Fold/Z Flip Phones). | IPhone 15/ 15 Plus/ 15 Pro/ 15 Pro Max/ Samsung Galaxy S23 /S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra / S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra / S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra / S10+ / S10 / S10e / S9+ / S9 / S8+ / S8 / S7 Edge / Note 20 / Note 10 / Note 9 / Note 8, iPhone 15 Pro Max Plus/ 14 Pro/ 14 Pro Max/ 14 Plus/ iPhone 13/ 13 Mini / 13 Pro/ 13 Pro Max/ iPhone 12/ 12 Mini/ 12 Pro/ 12 Pro Max/ 11/ 11 Pro/ 11 Pro Max/ XS/ XS Max/ XR/ X/ 8 Plus/ 8/ 7 Plus/ 7/ 6s/ SE, Google Pixel 5 / 4a / 4 / 3 / 3XL / 2 / 2XL , OnePlus 9 / 8 / 7Pro / 6T / 6 , LG G8 / V50S , Huawei P50 / P40 Pro / Mate 40 / Mate 30 Pro , etc. | iPhone 15/15 Pro/15 Pro Max/15 Plus/15 Mini/14/14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14 Plus/14 Mini/13/13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 Mini/12/12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 Mini |
mounting type | CD Slot Mount | 👍Sturdy & Adjustable | CD Slot Phone Mount | 👍Best Magsafe CD Mount | ❤Angle Adjustable | 💓The Best CD Phone Holder for Car💓 |
material | Metal, Aluminum | Aluminum | Metal | Silicone, Stainless Steel, Metal | Aluminum | Metal, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Silicone |
special feature | Rotatable | Travel, Universal | ✔️Kickstand for iPhone 14 /13 /12 Series Directly, ✔️Works for MagSafe Cases, ✔️Super Strong Magnetic, ✔️360 Degrees Rotation Adjustable | ✅20 Super Strong Permanent Magnets ✅Big Phone & Thick Case Friendly ✅100% Silicone Protection Your Phone and Car ✅Heat & Cold Temp-Resistance ✅2 in 1 Magsafe Car Mount ✅Universal CD Phone Holder for Car ✅Universal Magsafe Car Mount Vent ✅Ultra Stable & Durable CD Clip ✅Magsafe Ring Gift fits All Phone & Case ✅360° Flexible Adjustable Angle ✅Easier Quick Instal ✅True One-Handed Operation ✅Lifetime Service | ✔️NO BLCOKING CONTROL PANEL BUTTON, ✔️Upgraded Resistance Adjustment Locker, ✔️Upgraded Non-slip Silicone CD Clip, ✔️3 in 1 CD Phone Holder, ✔️Adjustable Arm; Rotatable; Hand Free; Heat Resistant | Compatible with iPhone Magsafe, 17 Strongest Magnets, 25N Magnetic Attraction, 360 Degrees Rotation, Kickstand for iPhone 15 / 14 / 13 / 12 Series Directly |
unit count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
weight | 0.09 kilograms | — | 0.1 kilograms | — | 0.57 pounds | — |
From the manufacturer
Get to know the iTap Magnetic CD Slot Mount
What's in the box?
- 1 iTap Magnetic CD Slot Mount
- 1 Inner Plate
- 1 Outer Plate
- 1 Adhesive film
- Instructional Manual
- Bracket
iTap CD Slot Mount
The iOttie iTap Magnetic CD Slot Mount is a new CD slot mounting innovation that provides a strong grip to smartphones using a magnetic hold. Utilizing an aluminum bezel, the iTap Magnetic CD Slot Mount is not only built with great quality in mind, but also has a contemporary look that makes it stand out from other mounts. It offers a sleek design that is more compact than most CD Slot mounts in the market. Unlike most vent mounts, the iTap Magnetic CD Slot Mount was designed to allow for full 360° rotation. This provides you with an optimal viewing angle at all times. The iTap Magnetic CD Slot Mount features a unique easy locking latch, as well as silicon connecting arms to provide a safe, non-scratching anchor to your CD slot. The iTap Magnetic CD Slot Mount accommodates most smartphones as well as their cases by using the provided metal plate. The iTap then secures your smartphone with a powerful grip from 6 rare earth magnets. You can feel the powerful grip once the metal plate is placed close to the mount. Simply attach the magnetic plate to your smartphone, mount with one hand, and go!
Please Note
The magnet should not cause interruption to your smartphone service or internet quality when in us. It may cause some interference in select smartphone's compass function. Please note the compass will return back to normal after removing the smartphone from the mount.
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Magnetic HoldThe iTap uses 6 rare earth magnets to attach your phone to the mount with an ultra-strong grip. There are two different plates provided to best mount your phone directly, or with a case. |
Rotating AnglesThe iTap is designed with a rotating ball joint to help provide a 360 degree viewing space. The user can adjust from portrait to landscape mode easily to allow the user an enhanced view of their smartphone or GPS device. |
Additional BracketThe CD slot mount can be easily installed onto most vehicle's CD slots. We recommend you test the CD Slot mount before attaching your phone. The additional bracket is provided to secure the mount to a larger in-dash CD slot. |
ExploringWith the purchase of an iTap Magnetic Cd Slot Mount, users will receive an additional bracket, an Inner and Outer Plate, as well as Adhesive strips for the plates. |
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Desk StandUse your iTap Magnetic Cd Slot Mount as a perfect desk stand in your desired location for optimal viewing in your office, home or even a friends house! |
Compact DesignLight and compact design to save space in desired mounting location. Designed for simple mounting and removal and is small enough to take on the go. It is also 30% smaller than other competitors CD Mounts! |
Attaching Mount & PhoneThe Inner Plate is to be used between smartphone and case,while the Outer Plate is smaller and is to be used on the outside of smartphones or cases. It also includes a film to prevent scratches on your device while attaching the plates |
CD SlotThe iTap Magnetic Cd Slot Mount will work great in most CD slots in most vehicles. Please make sure to test without the bracket and phone first to see if said bracket will be needed for the perfect fit. |
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Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.17 ounces |
ASIN | B01DDTDKF6 |
Item model number | HLCRIO152RT |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #107,477 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #3,385 in Cell Phone Automobile Cradles |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Special features | Rotatable |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | Mount, bracket, extra pads, metal plates |
Manufacturer | iOttie |
Country of Origin | Korea, Republic of |
Date First Available | March 24, 2016 |
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Product Description
The biotite tap magnetic CD slot mount is a new Cd slot mounting innovation that provides a strong grip for smartphones using a magnetic hold. Utilizing an aluminum Bezel, The tap magnetic CD slot mount is not only built with great quality in mind, but also has a contemporary look that makes it stand out from other mounts. It offers a sleek design that is more compact than most CD slot mounts in the market. Unlike most CD mounts, the tap magnetic CD slot mount was designed to allow for full 360 degree rotation. This provides you with an optimal viewing angle at all times. The tap magnetic CD slot mount features a unique easy locking latch, as well as silicon connecting arms to provide a safe, non-scratching anchor to your CD slot. The tap magnetic CD slot mount accommodates most smartphones as well as their cases by using the provided metal plate. The tap then secures your smartphone with a powerful grip from 6 rare earth magnets. You can feel the powerful grip once the metal plate is placed close to the mount. Simply attach the magnetic plate to your smartphone, mount with one hand, and go; Please note: The magnet should not cause interruption to your smartphone service or internet quality when in US. It may cause some interference in select smartphone's compass functions. Please note The compass will return back to normal after removing the smartphone from the mount.
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Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the mounting of the portable electronic device mount. They say it works great with phones not in a case, and is convenient. They like the size of the mount, saying it fits snugly into their car vent. Customers are also impressed with the quality, saying the mount is very solid construction. They appreciate the performance, saying that it works well and is easy to use. Customers also like the appearance, and ease of use. However, some customers are mixed on the magnet strength, and stability.
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Customers like the performance of the mount. They mention that it works well, the setup works nicely, and it works great with an iPhone 6s with a Spigen Neo Hybrid case. The design, function, and use are an absolute improvement from the previous mount. Some customers also mention that the packaging was minimal and well done.
"...It's well made, attractive, fairly inconspicuous, and potentially very convenient.* * * * * * *..." Read more
"...Works just as well as it looks. It is a little pricey but it was well worth the money for such a convenient and well working mount. Buy it!" Read more
"...As I indicated previously, this device is of high quality and well made, has a nice idea and design, does not interfere with any aspect of iPhone..." Read more
"...Wow does this setup work nicely. I can remove the case and the metal plate goes with the case...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the mount. They mention it has a very nice solid construction, and is pleased with the materials and workmanship. The magnets are strong enough to keep their phone attached even on the most bumpy roads, and it's practical and simple to install.
"...The iOttie Magnetic Mount is well made and very durable...." Read more
"...The clip that holds onto the vent is also very strong and wont damage your vents because the only part that touches the vent is rubber...." Read more
"...As I indicated previously, this device is of high quality and well made, has a nice idea and design, does not interfere with any aspect of iPhone..." Read more
"Absolutely terrific product. Very nice solid construction and about as minimal as can be—when you're not using it the mount is unobtrusive to the..." Read more
Customers find the magnetic mount easy to use. They say it's simple to mount and remove their phone, and it'll not fall off. Customers also appreciate the reliable installation and the ease of use in any vehicle.
"...It's well made, attractive, fairly inconspicuous, and potentially very convenient.* * * * * * *..." Read more
"...It is a little pricey but it was well worth the money for such a convenient and well working mount. Buy it!" Read more
"...Overall, a simple but effective solution to mounting your phone to your dash." Read more
"...The pressure is more than adequate, yet it's simple enough to just squeeze and detach in a motion should you want to switch it between vehicles...." Read more
Customers like the size of the mount. They say it's elegant, simple, and fits very well in the car. The base fits snugly into their vent, and it places their phone at the right height. The extra insert made the clip perfectly snug, and the mount is pretty adaptable. They like that the mount itself is little and unoticable in the c.
"...The vent clip and magnet are very low profile and small. It does materially interfere with the vent's airflow while in place...." Read more
"...It's stiff and it stays in position, yet you can make slight adjustments without removing the mount from the vent...." Read more
"...It didn't fit the back of my curved Mophie Juice case (but would fit the flat back of a phone very well) and I felt the thick edge of the plate..." Read more
"...mounts on the market, this product is elegant, simple, and fits very will in the car...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the mount. They say it has a very nice design, is clean looking, and functional. Some say that it works great and is not a real big eyesore.
"...It's well made, attractive, fairly inconspicuous, and potentially very convenient.* * * * * * *..." Read more
"...It is by far the cleanest looking car mount that I have ever seen. Works just as well as it looks...." Read more
"...previously, this device is of high quality and well made, has a nice idea and design, does not interfere with any aspect of iPhone operation and now..." Read more
"...complete confidence and enjoy that good feeling that comes with a well-designed, well-made tool every tiome you get into or out of your car." Read more
Customers like the mounting of the portable electronic device mount. They say it works great with phones not in a case, is very convenient, and has a really strong magnet. The mount is easy to assemble, and the clamp is strong and easy to position. It attaches easily to the vent and holds the device well. The CD mount is the best spot, as the dash is sloped and a dash mount. Customers love having a convenient place to put their phone, so it's not sliding around in their car.
"...The improved grip was a major improvement and made the mount eminently useable...." Read more
"Great iphone car mount, super easy to install." Read more
"...The CD mount is the best spot I can find since the dash is sloped and a dash mount would be difficult to reach...." Read more
"...The mount is very convenient not having to mess with spring-loaded contraptions to attach your phone...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the mount. Some mention that it holds their phone very secure, while others say that the phone would dislodge from the mount due to the jolt. The adhesive was not quite strong enough to hold on to the case they have on their phone so they wound up using the plate to mount it to the outside of the dash.
"...magnet easily rotates to let the phone face you and it holds it position after you set it - even after large bumps...." Read more
"...The pinchers didn't grip the vane as tightly as I would have liked, but that's possibly because the vane is curved (front to back, like a wing) with..." Read more
"...The ball-joint is also just as you'd want it. It's stiff and it stays in position, yet you can make slight adjustments without removing the mount..." Read more
"...The adhesive was not quite strong enough to hold on to the case I have on my phone so i wound up using a small amount of gorilla gel glue to hold..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the magnetic strength of the portable electronic device mount. Some mention that the magnet is good and strong, while others say that it didn't hold on their phone case. The magnetic plate can be moved to another phone, but some customers say that their case was too thick for the internal magnet.
"This is well-made magnetic holder with much thought given to execution, but it is not universal in application...." Read more
"...to hold on to but is has more than enough holding power with the strong magnets...." Read more
"...then placed the metal disc inside my case and it is not enough to keep the phone mounted on the vent even though it is a lighter phone then the ASUS..." Read more
"...The magnet on this unit is FAR easier. The phone single-handedly pops on and off without disturbing the mount...." Read more
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It's designed to clip to a car's air vent and provide a magnetic mounting point for a cellphone.
The vents in my car have horizontal vanes which are curved like the top of a wing of an airplane. They don't move; as in most cars the vent to which they are attached tilts up and down within the dash. There is also a slight downward tilt to the vanes.
My phone uses a Mophie Juice Pack Air, so it's heavier than most phones with standard cases. The vents tilt up and down to adjust air direction, with very little effort. So the weight of the iTap when combined with the phone, Mophie, and the shape and angle of the vent, tilts the vent to its maximum downward position. The phone now faces downward making it impossible to view.
The iTap does indeed *rotate* 360º but it doesn't *tilt* or *pivot* much. It can't pivot upward nearly enough to compensate. It doesn't have any method of limiting the downward travel, making it useless for my application.
The pinchers didn't grip the vane as tightly as I would have liked, but that's possibly because the vane is curved (front to back, like a wing) with little surface area to grab. Still, with the iTap mounted all the way to the right edge of the vent (so it wouldn't slide any further) I was able to lift the right side of the phone up to break the magnetic grip with one hand, and remove it with the mount properly in place.
The thickness of the Mophie precludes the use of the larger inner plate. The smaller outer plate is a little wider than the inner plate and I had to bend it slightly to match the slight curve of the Mophie. Another point of consideration is the thickness of the plate (approximately 1/32") and its edge. There's a noticeable ridge when mounted on the back of the case and it might cause wear in a pants pocket.
The iTap's inability to stabilize the phone and position it in a comfortable viewing angle made it absolutely unusable for me. It was not a defective unit; it just was not adaptable to my car. This is really disappointing because the ability to just "throw" the phone up to a small and unobtrusive mount and have it stick and being able to rotate it horizontally when desired, can't be overstated. I have to carefully place it in my current mount which can't be tilted towards me or turned horizontally. It's not a big deal until you experience the convenience of a magnetic mount.
If your car has vents that are very stiff in positioning (or a gradually sloping dash) the iTap may work for you. It's well made, attractive, fairly inconspicuous, and potentially very convenient.
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UPDATE: Shortly after my initial review, iOttie sent my a new and improved version said to provide a better grip, with a film backing for your phone (to protect the back and provide easier removal) and a different-sized outer plate.
After several months of daily use, I now say "Well done, iOttie!"
One of my criticisms was the thick, large metal plate for the back. It didn't fit the back of my curved Mophie Juice case (but would fit the flat back of a phone very well) and I felt the thick edge of the plate would wear a pocket quickly. IMPROVEMENT: iOttie now provides a thinner, smaller plate that will fit on the back of most any reasonably flat phone. It wasn't needed for a bare iPhone but fits on my Mophie perfectly. Well done, iOttie.
Another criticism was the weak grip of the jaws that clamp onto thee vanes of an air vent. Attempting to remove the phone pulled the mount from the vent, making the mount useless. UPDATE: The new version is *very* grippy. While holding the heavy Mophie/iPhone combo absolutely securely, it stays perfectly put when I pull the phone off the magnetic mount. Well done, iOttie.
My last critique was the limited pivoting range of the mount. To be fair, my car is more to blame than the mount. As I said in my initial review, the lack of slope of my dashboard and vent compared to newer cars gives the phone a slight down angle. The iOttie would have to be completely redesigned to accommodate a near vertical dashboard. This might mean a thinner post attached to the magnet. That might make a less durable mount. So I happily give iOttie a pass on this one.
I didn't try the plastic film since the plate was still attached to the case very firmly and it seemed like a good idea to leave it be.
The improved grip was a major improvement and made the mount eminently useable. It's a pleasure to get in the car and just put the phone on the mount and forget it until it's needed. Getting out of the car, just grab the phone and pull. Nothing could be easier. The new plate and film were nice touches, above and beyond, in my book. The iOttie Magnetic Mount is well made and very durable. Again, it's best suited for cars that have a sloping dashboard which would allow for a better viewing angle, but not unusable for near-vertical dashboards.
This is head and shoulders superior to every vent mount I've tried so far. And kudos to iOttie Customer Service for their follow-up. I've raised my review from three stars to 4.8. I'm a very satisfied customer and would buy this again in a heartbeat.
This is a great product. I had a high hope for using it in my car for mounting my iPhone 6Plus. It looks good, has a nice quality, minimalistic design and feels solid. However, when I used in in my car, due to the fact it stands out from the vent and weight of iPhone 6Plus, it would tilt down constantly. I do not have this problem with the Kenu AirFrame Plus I have.
The other problem I faced that is it not mentioned anywhere or by the vendor is removal of the metal plate once you stick it to the back of the phone. Fortunately, I had a Skinomi TechSkin on the back of the phone. Due to the super strong glue on this plate, I could not remove it using my fingers. I used a knife to wedge the plate but that did not work either and I was about to damage the phone. So I pushed a sharp utility razor between the plate and phone to cut it loose all the time fearful I will scratch and dent the phone. That was not entirely successful either. So finally I decided to remove the entire TechSkin and the plate along with it which I did until I reached the area around the back plate. It would not move. Finally, after 30 minutes of trying different things, I was successful in removing the whole thing but resulted in bending the plate. I was impressed by the Skinomi TechSkin protecting my phone while I used all sorts of metal tools. I have no idea how you will ever remove the back plate if you stick it directly to the bare back of the phone. I immediately placed another TechSkin on the back of my iPhone.
By the way, I did not experience any issues with the operations of the phone (even compass) while using it.
2/18/2015 Review Update:
I was contacted by iOttie Support shortly after my review and they provided another iTap device since they believed the original one may have been defective. The support representative was very nice and helpful which goes a long way in consideration of buying items over the Internet. This time I used the inside case plate which has a small sticking area using an older full cover iPhone case I had. The new device works much better in terms of not tilting down using my iPhone 6 Plus. However, I am still wary of using the back plate directly on my iPhone's back due to my previous issue. According to iOttie, the back plate should come off easily without any residue on the phone. To be fair to iOttie, it may have been the combination of the Skinomi skin and the back plate glue that made it very difficult to remove it. But I am not ready and willing to test that on my iPhone at this point.
As I indicated previously, this device is of high quality and well made, has a nice idea and design, does not interfere with any aspect of iPhone operation and now, I know it is backed by great support from iOttie. Therefore, I increased my rating to four stars and changed the title. In general, I recommend this product to everyone.
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I found a sweet spot after a few journeys where the phone won't move and still faces me in a desired direction.
The latch that clamps itself into the slot is incredibly strong.
Good bit of kit to utilize that CD player we never use anymore.