Smartphones have been instrumental in the transition into mobility over the last few years. It has made checking e-mail, posting to social networks, and viewing the web very easy. Additionally, smartphone owners are able to use their devices for streaming audio, ordering meals, and even GPS. The convenience of all these apps and services seems to have created a desire for larger screens, which means larger devices. One question that can come up as smartphones continue to grow in size is, “Where do I put my phone while I’m driving?” I know that was the case for me.
iBOLT xProDock
The smartphone that I own is the Samsung Galaxy Note II and is one of the largest that the company sells (5.95″ h x 3.17″ w to be exact). That alone makes placing it somewhere in my car while I’m driving very difficult. The cup holders aren’t wide enough and all the different compartments for storage are either too small or make it very easy for my phone to fall into the floorboard. After two or three times of the phone dropping under my feet, I began looking at phone docks that I could attach to my dash or windshield. Most of the docks I found would not hold my size phone though.
So, when I found the xProDock by iBolt, it brought some much-needed relief to my frustration. This wonderful smartphone dock is the best one I have found. Its case compatibility will hold everything from an iPhone 4 to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, even if it has an Otterbox case. The dual metal prong latch and adjustable feet create a grip that will hold the phone in place with no thought of it coming loose. All this paired with the ROK II suction Mount with a special adhesive for secure placement on a windshield or dashboard will create a worry free place for your smartphone while you drive.
iBOLT xProDock
One of things I love about this dock the most is that iBolt includes a charging cable (mine is 9 ft. long and includes an auxiliary output jack) and provides a Dock’n Drive app (Android Only), which turns my phone into a virtual driving assistant. The app uses GPS to show me my location, which direction I am going, and shows my current speed. It also can list up to six apps that you can open on the screen. There are many other safety issues that it allows for as well, such as auto responding to incoming text messages, and allowing you to use voice commands as well.
With a price starting at $39.95, it is a worthy investment if you are in the phablet (phone and tablet) club.
This looks dope!