I too use my mobile. I have spent a little more money though, but that was my choice and my wife says not needed! I use a RAM mount X-Grip universal holder on a RAM mount arm with a lock. My phone is a Sony Experia which are waterproof (enough) so no case required. It has a magnetic charging port so no micro usb slots to let water in. The reason I like this system is that my phone takes 5 seconds to dismount so little theft temptation of a standard GPS and also I have one thing that is the phone (radical), camera, video camera, mp3 player and GPS. I do use a 2A charger as the 1.5A standard one runs the GPS but hasn't got enough umph to charge as well.

The one issue I had with this tried and tested system was that the RAM lock rattled and the X-Grip rotated to one side slightly. Neither important, but very bugging. To solve this issue I pumped a whack of chain lube into both. After a couple of days the solvent evaporates leaving behind the waxy gunk. Perfect. Both now neither rattle or rotate and hopefully will never rust!

I now carry one cable rather than the three and chargers from before. I am aware this is 'eggs in one basket' scenario, but hey, ultimately if it got broken or nicked, its a phone, that all. Simple is good.

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