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Old 06-30-2009, 06:33 PM
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Anyone have a good solution to where to put a phone?

I have a blackberry, and for a few reasons I want a better spot to put it while I drive, than in my cupholder. I can't do my pocket because it's a hazard for me to reach and answer it if it rings or something, I have to move around and wouldn't have my eyes on the road.

I don't want a little clip that goes on the dash like I have seen for some people, thinking maybe using the ash tray, or whatever you want to call that thing to the left of the driver that folds down.

Anyone have a good solution?
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I but my Blackberry Bold in the ashtray. It doesn't rattle around and it's deep enough to not interfere with shifting. I believe the change holder on the left is too small for most phones, let alone something hunky like a blackberry.
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I've tried the ash tray but my hand has a tendency to bump it when shifting to 1st and 3rd.

I end up putting it in the cup holder, but it's not very convenient. I haven't found anything better.
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Passenger seat. Side door panel. Sunglass holder (leave it flipped down). Center console ( behing cup holder.). Lap. Flannel pocket...all kinds a places man
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It is a hazard to use a phone while driving too.
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On second thought, you might be able to get a clip and arm that plugs into the lighter and charges the phone. I used to have something like that for my iPod a couple years back.
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I put it on my crotch...

...I never miss a call.
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I throw mine in the glovebox.
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Originally Posted by Atilla
I put it on my crotch...

...I never miss a call.
^on vibrate
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while on the topic of phone mounts, if you have an iphone, the zCover's have a windshield mount available:

http://www.zcover.com/zCover_Product...shieldClip.htm

* Features: Multi dimension rotary.
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Looks like they make cases for other phones too, blackberry included:

http://www.zcover.com/zCover_Product...erry_index.htm

So you can use the windshield mount on it too.
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And yes... I spelled "cell phone" wrong.
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replace headunit with a BT one. i keep mine in the center rest on charge.. only have to see it when i'm leaving the car.
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TX Cell Phone

I put mine next to my ear....................
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Originally Posted by Atilla
I put it on my crotch...

...I never miss a call.
Radiation is shrinking your package and killing your sperm.
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in the pocket to the left of the cigarette lighter...fits just fine..but mine is nothing as big as the blackberry
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I put my phone right behind and between the shifter and the parking break. Okay not great, but it stays put in normal driving. I guess I could get one of those friction mats, but no biggie for me.
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
Radiation is shrinking your package and killing your sperm.


Maybe the man has no need for his package
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
Radiation is shrinking your package and killing your sperm.
pfft...sperm is overrated....




wait.......
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Originally Posted by Atilla
pfft...sperm is overrated....




wait.......

The action of it is not...
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Originally Posted by Atilla
I put it on my crotch...

...I never miss a call.
That's a good way to get nut cancer, if you believe the studies about mobile phones and radiation.
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Originally Posted by Atilla
pfft...sperm is overrated....




wait.......


I do the crouch thing too...its where I used to hold my Busch Light.
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I put mine in my pocket. If you get in a crash, where would your phone go? Would you be able to find it easily? It shouldn't really ever leave your pocket, unless you find yourself in one awkward position!


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