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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:15 pm    Post subject: ARKON Mounts - Friction base and others reviewed Reply with quote

pocketgpsworld.comWe have just finished reviewing ARKON's latest mounting solution, the friction base together with a selection of their other mounting options including dash, console, windscreen, vent and floor mounts.

The friction base is similar to the bean bag type mount and allows you to use your device in any car without having to use a windscreen mount or other permanent or semi-permanent mount. It's a neat solution and one that can also utilise any other suction mount you may have thus ensuring compatibility with a huge range of devices.

The full review can be found here.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Bean Bag Friction mount definitely looks the busines for the TT GO *20 series.

Does anyone know the best place to order one from in the UK ?

Darren, you may have missed the link to the forum discussion at the bottom of the review ??

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm awaiting ARKON's response to my enquire re. UK Retailers. I should have that later this eve.

Thanks for spotting the error, it was there but somehow I'd inadvertently set the link to size1 so it was so small you couldn't see it, now corrected!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will also be interested in the bean bag mount when it becomes available over here it looks like a very good solution especially for people who have more than one car !!! I am sure it will be a big seller

Thank you for the review
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have updated the review with a link to the Authorised retailers page. ARKON have confirmed that the new mounts should be in stock with those retailers who have already placed orders some time next week.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bean bag mount looks very good and could be used by many different GPS units.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've pre-ordered mine already. I've been waiting patiently for these to come on the market suitable for the TT GO720 unit. Thanks to Darren and team for a great review on this product.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blueunplugged.com have the Friction Base mounts listed already at £14.95 inc VAT and availability in 3 days:

http://www.blueunplugged.com/p.aspx?p=135647
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i bought the Arkon vent mount yesterday, I haven't fitted it yet, but i was looking for a vent mount anyway
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Brickie64 wrote:
I've pre-ordered mine already. I've been waiting patiently for these to come on the market suitable for the TT GO720 unit. Thanks to Darren and team for a great review on this product.

Cheers -- Gav Very Happy



Were did you pre-order from ??

I noticed on blueunplugged they have a universal one and a one just for the tomtom
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi John,
I got mine pre-order from Blue Unplugged. They have a bean bag which includes the mount for the GO 720 device. I'm looking forward to giving it a try, I've used the Garmin bean bag before and it's excellent.

Cheers - Gav Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Brickie for your reply

Have just ordered one as well !!! if it is any use to anybody else I used the Promotional Code: BMC10e for a 10% discount

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just out of interest, was there a reason why the review didn't cover the TTGO123 CUp Holder Mount?
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

greeningr wrote:
Just out of interest, was there a reason why the review didn't cover the TTGO123 CUp Holder Mount?

Indeed there was, we weren't sent one Laughing Besides neither of my cards has a cup holder anyway Wink

It looks like a good solution though.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:36 pm    Post subject: arkon Reply with quote

are arkon mounts conpatable with snooper syrius
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