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Xiaomi ROIDMI Car Holder US $7.29 (AU $9.19) Delivered @ GearBest

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Olokun on 23/07/2017 - 20:48 gearbest.com (6931 clicks)
Last edited 24/07/2017 - 13:53

Edit: Looks like black has sold out at the lower price now 10.10. gold still available.
Edit 2: Appears that the eBay link that Gomo provided has also sold out of all colours.

Edit 3 ebay link provided above by Gomo back in stock.
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/253012421656?_mwBanner=1

Main Features:
Adjustable car vent mounted magnetic mobile phone stand
360 degree rotation, safe driving for you and your family
Anti-slip silicone mounted clip, scratch resistance
Strong suction, not easy to fall off, stable for using
Compact size, flexible and portable
Compatible with all kinds of mobile phones

Electrical & Electronics Mobile Phone Accessory Phone Holder Xiaomi

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  • Bellpop on 23/07/2017 - 21:19

    Anyone know what these are like?

    Cheers

    • CheaperPlox on 23/07/2017 - 21:30
      +1

      Would like to know as well, especially if you have a thick case? Guess it's all dependent on the magnet.

    • Olokun on 23/07/2017 - 21:34
      +18

      I'll let you know in 15 to 40 days :)

      • DonWilson on 24/07/2017 - 00:00
        +4

        An unboxing video (ie: no practical information whatsoever) in portugese.

        I challenge anyone to post another video less helpful but technically about the Xiaomi Roidmi.

        My name's Dan Wilson, I run Iowa's largest wildlife preserve.

        • DonWilson on 24/07/2017 - 11:34
          +2

          @soupiejr: strong competitor! Chinese dialect with no subtitles! But it does show a potential design problem if your air vents can't hold the weight, which is practical information.

          I can't wait for the next nominee!

          My name's Dan Wilson, I run Iowa's largest wildlife preserve.

  • [Deactivated] on 23/07/2017 - 21:23
    +25

    car holder

    must be strong plastic….

  • DiGiT02 on 23/07/2017 - 21:35
    +2

    I have one of these, they are VERY good

    My phone (a Nexus 6p) almost never falls off and I have a case on it (between the metal plate)

    The double sided tape is much better that other holders i have used in the past and its very minimal - for this price I have purchased another one for the wifes car

    • Galvatron on 23/07/2017 - 22:48
      +5

      Almost never? That's almost good enough.

      I have a Steelie that never, ever falls off. I have in the past had a much cheaper BlitzWolf that also never failed (but caused damage to my air vent - the magnets were perfect though).

      Point being - almost isn't quite good enough. It should take extraordinary circumstances to dislodge it.

  • eediot on 23/07/2017 - 21:35
    +11

    Called Roidmi… Shaped like a butt plug…

    • Kangal on 23/07/2017 - 22:47

      What, so it isn't a butt plug that can hold your phone?

      • maxdba on 24/07/2017 - 12:00

        Yes, you can. They even vibrate together.

  • Bellpop on 23/07/2017 - 21:37
    -3

    oh ok. Will it work with the iPhone 7?

    • Yorkshire-Man on 24/07/2017 - 06:26
      +26

      No, you need to goto the Apple Store if your an iPhone user. Just walk in and bend over….

      • Bellpop on 24/07/2017 - 07:56
        +3

        Haha ok

  • lostn on 23/07/2017 - 21:48

    Is it meant to stick to wind screen or dashboard?

    I don't have any surface flat enough on my dash to stick anything on. And the windscreen is too far away to reach.

    • Olokun on 23/07/2017 - 21:53

      Mounts to an air vent

      • lostn on 23/07/2017 - 21:54

        Seems you have to stick a magnet onto your phone. You're not meant to remove it either.

        • Olokun on 23/07/2017 - 21:55
          +3

          You can put the disc magnet on the inside of a phone cover instead

        • Rockgod70 on 23/07/2017 - 22:34
          +1

          @Olokun: This recommendation changed my whole impression of these things, thank you for the great tip. I have now ordered 2!

        • lysp on 23/07/2017 - 22:57

          I've got an alternative brand and that's what I did - put the magnet on the back of my case.

          I used duct tape instead of the sticker so I can re-use it in another case if I change.

        • lostn on 23/07/2017 - 23:51

          @Olokun: My case has a magnetic flip cover, which is not good for mounting.

  • aibargain on 23/07/2017 - 21:49

    Silver showing AU$16.22

    • Olokun on 23/07/2017 - 21:56

      Thanks. Updated

  • kodoq on 23/07/2017 - 21:55

    will this affect phone signal or the circuitry from the strong magnet?

    • Olokun on 23/07/2017 - 21:57
      +1

      Currently using a generic one and never had a problem.

    • Galvatron on 23/07/2017 - 22:51

      Depends on the phone and the position of components.

      I had an S6 that, with magnets on the back, was difficult to use NFC as the chip was located fairly central. I had to move the magnet to the lower end of the phone to make NFC usage possible.

      My new HTC U11 works fine in all aspects with a strong magnet sitting centrally on the back of the device.

  • Wystri Warrick on 23/07/2017 - 21:58
    +12

    On behalf of jv

    Xiaomi ROIDMI Car Holder

    Whats the max weight of the car it can hold?

    • gimli on 24/07/2017 - 00:28
      +1

      Lol JV would get negged to infinity for comments like that lol

      • Wystri Warrick on 24/07/2017 - 00:34
        +1

        I know, right! I'm getting up voted, maybe I'm the anti-jv? Lol

        • gimli on 24/07/2017 - 06:25

          maybe because you didn't use bold

        • Wystri Warrick on 24/07/2017 - 08:27

          @Gimli: ah, yes bold that's it!

        • gimli on 24/07/2017 - 19:09
          +1

          @Wystri Warrick: I just got negged for using bold so that must be it

        • Wystri Warrick on 24/07/2017 - 19:37

          @Gimli: you have discovered the secret Gimli son of Glóin.

  • Gomo on 23/07/2017 - 22:07
    +19

    $8.99 link here, all colours available http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Xiaomi-ROIDMI-Rotatable-Car-Magne…

    Silver is more expensive @ $9.49 :P

    • Kangal on 23/07/2017 - 22:55
      +1

      Guess you win this thread…

    • ShrewdOrJustTight on 23/07/2017 - 23:07
      +1

      Thanks. Bought Silver as black sold out now.

      • Gomo on 24/07/2017 - 06:09

        wow so when I posted that I saw it said 39 units sold.. now it says 103 lol

      • neonlight on 25/07/2017 - 14:24

        Silver ran out of stock for some reason….

  • MeesusEff on 23/07/2017 - 22:17

    Baseus does a pretty good one as well : http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Baseus-360-Rotating-Car-Holder-Ma…

    bought one for me and my partner, the sticky bit is very strong, no issues with the s8+ weight. I also put my paytag at the back of my phone and its still working, no issues with maps while its mounted as well :)

    • expertreader on 24/07/2017 - 11:35

      Does the sticky bit ruin the car plastic surface? How easy is it to come off?

      • MeesusEff on 24/07/2017 - 12:14

        oooo sorry, I havent tried pulling it off yet and dont think I would be for a while. I am pretty sure it is the 3m adhesive so if you have any comparison.

      • neonlight on 25/07/2017 - 14:35

        This is my concern as well it sticks too well and will damage the car surface.

  • soan papdi on 23/07/2017 - 22:24
    +1

    Looks good but can we get a spare magnetic sheet so we can use two phones? Or can the metal bit be removed when needed?

    • expertreader on 24/07/2017 - 11:35

      Read above about putting metal bit inside phone cover

      • soan papdi on 24/07/2017 - 15:03
        +1

        Thanks but doesn't really solve the problem. Wife's phone is not the same size as mine. So we'd have to swapp the metal piece depending on who's driving.

  • iNeedMoreMoney on 23/07/2017 - 22:28

    How long would a cpu last on it?

  • dontpanic on 23/07/2017 - 23:09
    +1

    I can't comment on this mount, but I can highly recommend ExoMount mounts for anyone looking for a rock solid mount. The CD mount versions are excellent, and the suction cup versions are the only ones I've used that haven't fallen off the windscreen over time. A bit pricier, but worth the extra money.

  • altomic on 23/07/2017 - 23:13
    +1

    or a generic one from aliexpress for AU$3.72 delivered](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Universal-magnetic-car-holde…)

  • ZJack on 23/07/2017 - 23:38
    +1

    Would be interested to know recommendations for one that doesn't require a magnet stuck to my phone or left in my phone case. One with clips or good sticky/suction?

    • OldBugger on 24/07/2017 - 00:59
      +2

      Got a couple of these over 3 years ago. Work really well and still as good as the day I bought them.

      Some people seem to complain of it being brittle on Amazon but I've never experienced it. However I do set it up so the bottom of my phone rests on my dash board. It reduces the vibration and also the load on the clips.

      Anyway, for a $2.50 …

      • Windows7forever on 24/07/2017 - 05:04

        These are good cheap holders. I'm still using it in my car.

    • stinkychicken on 24/07/2017 - 08:44

      With this type of phone mount only a small steel disc (less than 1mm thick) is stuck to your phone case, the magnetic part is in the base.

      • ZJack on 24/07/2017 - 10:07

        OK I guess I wasn't really clear was I, I know it's not a magnet. I have a Galaxy S8 with a clear case - Assuming that it even fits inside the case and that it didn't scratch the glass back of my phone, it would still look awful with a metal disc behind the clear case and also it would surely bulge the case. Requiring a metal disc to be put inside a phone case in order to use the holder is almost as bad as Coles financial services offering a 'pay tag' sticker to stick to your phone so that you can tap and pay, rather than partnering with Android pay.

  • squidz on 24/07/2017 - 00:02

    price for black is showing as AU10.18
    am i doing anythig wrong?

    • WatchNerd on 24/07/2017 - 02:07
      +12

      Yes, you missed a dollar symbol & misspelt "anything".

    • Olokun on 24/07/2017 - 06:29

      Looks like they are sold out at the lower price.

  • ozpanda on 24/07/2017 - 00:59
    +1

    I assume an air vent holder complies with the Australian Road Rules for phone use in cars?

    http://www.keepyoureyesontheroad.org.au/pages/Cradles-and-ha…

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 24/07/2017 - 03:47

    Cheers OP

  • dreamerman on 24/07/2017 - 07:00

    I prefer those that stick on dash and magnetic. Never liked vent ones.

    • Rockgod70 on 24/07/2017 - 08:29

      I found the suction cup ones always fall off on a hot day. The one I have at the moment is a spring-loaded clamp one that clamps onto the airvent fin and then another clamps holds the phone. It's great and stable, but I now need something for the family car, and this Roidmi one seems to fit the bill.

  • solidsnake on 24/07/2017 - 08:16

    Price now $10.16

    • yojabbajabba on 24/07/2017 - 08:51

      For black only, as OP has mentioned in the description. Golden is still $9.56AUD.

  • ycon on 24/07/2017 - 09:30
    +1

    Are these super sturdy? Don't want some flimsy crap that falls out every time I hit a speedbump/pothole….

    EDIT: Also, I'm assuming the only way this works is if you take your iPhone out of its' case?

    • That Guy on 24/07/2017 - 09:34

      a lot of these will work through cases.

      Spigen cases are specifically designed to house the backing plate.

  • That Guy on 24/07/2017 - 09:32

    Needed a couple of these. will be interested to see how they go against the logitech +trip

  • usb4 on 24/07/2017 - 09:49

    use this coupon "TWITTER" will give some discount. Got it through little bit googling. It is better than nothing.

    • 4tran on 24/07/2017 - 10:02

      I think the code increases the price =P

    • Borris on 24/07/2017 - 10:57

      Tried, increased the price to $11.60, better without.

      • usb4 on 24/07/2017 - 11:46

        sorry. I was thinking it in AUD.

  • bogak on 24/07/2017 - 12:20

    I use these.
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-360-Magnetic-Mobile-Pho…
    Pretty much like a Steelie except it doesn't cost $40
    Have it on my Nexus 5X with a hard cover for 2 years and has never fallen off.
    Was never a fan of vent mounts as they seem to fall off the vent when you go over speed humps or a small pothole.

  • No on 24/07/2017 - 12:25

    I just received one of these they are really highly rated on aliexpress and it works great.

    US $3.28 & I received it in about 3.5 weeks. Not sure how it differs from the Roidmi.

  • smarter_fool on 24/07/2017 - 12:47
    +1

    The ebay link by Gomo now shows item is back in stock

    • Ozbaragain on 24/07/2017 - 14:51

      Yup and it's only 8.99 AUD now…

  • surethang on 24/07/2017 - 14:56
    +1

    Man, it'd be great if car manufacturers all just got together and agreed on some sort of dashboard universal mounting socket - not the actual phone holder, but a small hole in the dash that could be used to mount actual phone holders into. No more suction cups, or blocked vents, etc.

    They could just have these sockets in a few places on each dash board. It doesn't have to be a big and ugly hole - in fact when they're not in use the socket could be capped with a small plug to help it blend into the dash.

    As an added bonus, have the mounting sockets provide power for charging through the phone holder. No more cables dangling down to the cigarette lighter.

    Hey, they standardised audio jacks, cigarette lighters, etc. Why not this?

    And yes, I've put too much thought into this ;)

    • bogak on 24/07/2017 - 16:41

      That's why they put in Bluetooth stereos instead. Don't have to take your phone out.

      • gummibear on 24/07/2017 - 16:49
        +1

        That won't help though when you need to see the screen for functions like google maps though

      • surethang on 24/07/2017 - 16:53

        Agreed, but then there are maps, navigation, driving, and all those other at-a-glance car apps.

        • bogak on 24/07/2017 - 19:23
          +1

          Pretty much. Not to mention that way manufacturers can charge you more for all those premium features.

  • OzBestDeal on 24/07/2017 - 15:53
    +1

    Would these things damage air vent?
    I'm always skeptical about it.
    The vent plastics feels flimsy

  • nickj on 24/07/2017 - 16:54

    My phone has a slightly curved back (LG G4), and is in a very tight case. Does anyone know if the metal plate that attaches to the phone is flexible? I.e. does it bend enough to fit between the curved phone back and the case?

    • doznbay on 25/07/2017 - 22:16
      +1

      Yes I used something (very) similar and it worked fine. The magnet circle is not that big so the curve doesn't affect it too much.

  • lordra on 28/07/2017 - 09:15

    I've been using THIS for the last year now & the NFC works fine. I put the disc 1/2" inch below my camera. NFC works fine. Its not very strong though & spirited driving causes it to move around a bit. I'm looking for something stronger.

  • lordra on 28/07/2017 - 09:16

    Any codes for the CAFELE Universal Magnetic Car Phone ??

  • Gomo on 26/08/2017 - 06:28

    Has anyone received it yet? I purchased mine thru Ebay but it still hasn't arrived
    Estimated delivery Thu, 03 Aug - Tue, 22 Aug

  • atlas on 28/08/2017 - 08:36

    So I found out last night that the metal disc blocks my S8+ from wirelessly charging.

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 29/08/2017 - 21:49

    Received mine today. Does a decent job

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