Brodit are the leading manufacturer of in car cradles, making a wide range of holders that are specific to your phone to make sure that it’s held securely in place in your car. You’ll notice from the product listings that there are two types available – Active and Passive, and that there are a couple of mounting options too. This quick guide will explain the difference between the different types of Brodit Holder.

Elan Intelli-Mutes

Elan Intelli-Mutes: What are they and why do I need one?

The Intelli-Mute from Elan is designed to install your Car Kit quickly and hassle free. Instead of hardwiring your Car Kit into the vehicle’s power supply, the Intelli-Mute allows your Car Kit to be powered using your car stereo. All call audio is routed through the car stereo speakers, taking away the need to install a separate speaker in the passenger foot well, which can often lead to muffled or distorted sounds – especially at higher speeds. The volume of the call can be adjusted through your stereo controls or steering wheel audio controls (if fitted to your vehicle).

Intelli-Mute wiring Diagram

The Intelli-Mute is a three way lead, one end connects to your existing vehicle wiring, one to the Intelli-Mute control box and the third connects to the back of your car stereo. You will need to make sure that the Intelli-Mute that you order is the correct one for your stereo. If you are not sure what connection type your stereo has, please contact your local car dealership or stereo manufacturer. To complete the installation, you will also need an Accessory Harness specific to your Car Kit.

Elan Accessory Harness

Elan Accessory Harness: What are they and why do I need one?

The Accessory Harness is the lead that connects your Intelli-Mute control box to your Car Kit. As each type of Car Kit is different, they have harnesses specific to each type and have to be ordered separately. They are really simple to fit, one end connects to the Intelli-Mute control box, and the other end to the power and speaker connections of your Car Kit. Depending on your vehicle and the amount of space in your dashboard, the Intelli-Mute and harness are designed to sit behind your car stereo. If there isn’t room, the cables are long enough for you to be able to feed from behind the dashboard where there is more space. All you will need to do then is position the microphone (and display screen if present) and feed the cables through to the Car Kit control box.

What else might I need?

Brodit produce a range of in car accessories to help make using your phone in the car easy and safe.

Brodit ProClips

ProClips are brackets that clip securely to your dashboard, giving you a firm, flat surface that you can screw your chosen phone holder on to. When it comes time to change your car or remove the kit, the bracket can be removed easily, leaving no damage to your dashboard.

Brodit Car Holders

Brodit also make two types of in car holder, Active and Passive. Active holders have a charger built in to them which plugs in to your cigarette lighter. Passive holders will hold your phone securely and allow you to use your own charger. Both holders are normally available with a fixed or tilt/swivel base.

Car Chargers

Using Bluetooth car kits and headsets can sometimes increase the drain on the battery, and as most modern Car Kits don’t have a physical connection to your phone, its always a good idea to have a car charger.

If you don’t want the hassle of installing the Car Kit and all extra accessories, Mobile Fun now offer a fitting service for your car kit. Standard Installation includes a fully trained engineer installing the kit at your home or work address. Premium Installation includes the home visit, but also includes an Intelli-mute and Brodit ProClip for your vehicle (Car kit dependant).

For a better understanding of how Multidapt works, here’s a quick video that Krusell have put together.

What Fitting Options are Available?

Leather Swivel Kit
The perfect accessory for those needing a hard wearing belt clip. The Leather Swivel Kit will safely attach to a belt to provide a secure holding. It is designed to fit standard 45mm belts and available individually or as part of the Executive Pack.

Shoulder Strap

Mount your mobile phone or MP3 player onto your bag strap. Have easy access to your phone for calls, or your MP3 player to control your music. Available only as part of the Executive Pack.

Vortex Clip
A full 360 degree rotating clip, which can be adjusted at 45 degree angles. The curved shape of the clip provides an extra secure fitting when attached to a belt. Available as part of the Executive Pack.

Mini Clip
A low profile belt clip that allows convenient carrying of your device on your trouser or jacket pocket. Available individually or as part of the Mobility Pack.

Car Holdic Kit
Designed to hold your mobile device in the car, simply mount the Car Hold Kit to your vehicles and slide in the Krusell case. Each Car Hold Kit can be mounted with the supplied adhesive tape or a dashboard screw. Available individually or as part of the Mobility Pack or Security Pack.

Bike Holder Kit
Perfect for outdoor activities, allows you attach your mobile phone, MP3 player, PDA or GPS receiver to your bike whilst cycling. Available
individually or as part of the
Sports Pack or
Mobility Pack.

Slide Swivel Kit
An easy and comfortable way to carry your mobile device. Simply attach to your belt and slide your Krusell case into the Slide Swivel Kit. Each Slide Swivel Kit allows full 360 degree movement. Available
individually or as part of the
Security Pack and
Mobility Pack.

Arm Strap
A must for both in-and-outdoor activities. Attach any Krusell Multidapt case to the Arm Strap and go. The secure fitting keeps your mobile device or MP3 player close to hand whilst being active. Available individually or as part of the Sports Pack.

Steel Swivel Kit
The ideal accessory for heavy duty professions. The Steel Swivel kit is designed to endure intense pressure, ideal for those working in rough environments. Designed to fit standard 45mm belts. Available as part of the Security Pack.

Retractable Strap
Ideal for keeping keys, MP3-players, etc within easy access. The high tension wire keeps yours accessories and phone at the right length for whenever you need it. Available individually and as part of the Security Pack.

QuickMounter
The QuickMounter is used to mount phones or PDAs in your car, boat or on any other surface. Anything that sticks to a magnet can be attached. A metal plate is secured to your phone, and the Quickfix holder is mounted by adhesive tape.

Spring Clip
The SpringClip represents Krusell’s standard clip for mobile phones. The SpringClip is perfect for anyone who switches back and forth from a small pocket to larger belt. The spring in the clip keeps it secure in any situation.

Windscreen Holder
Convenient to use! Mount mobile phones, GPS and PDAs according to your requirements to windshields and windows of any kind.

Ratchet Swivel Kit
A swivel that rotates around its own axis, this Ratchet Swivelkit is something for the fastidious user, who wants the best and most user friendly holder available on the market. Stops in 8 different positions when rotating the 360°.

Phoneholdic Kit
With the Phoneholdic kit you can carry your device in a Multidapt® way without using a case. Mounted by adhesive tape to your phone.

Big Clip
The BigClip is the more robust and slightly thicker alternative to the MiniClip and therefore suitable for both larger phones and belts.

Here are Mobile Fun’s top five accessories for your Apple iPhone:

	InvisibleSHIELD Full Body Protector – Apple iPhone The last thing you’ll want to do to your new phone is scratch it. Not only does it look bad, but can spoil your enjoyment while looking at photo’s, movies and coverflow. InvisibleShield full Body Protectors provide exceptionally clear protection that helps prevent impact damage from keys, coins & pens to both the front and back of your iPhone.
	Jawbone 2 Bluetooth Headset If you have used Bluetooth Headsets in the past, I’m sure you will have experienced times where people can’t hear a word you’re saying because of what’s going on around you, whether you’re in a Pub or Club, cruising down the motorway or in a noisy environment at work. Jawbone Bluetooth headsets incorporate the latest technology in noise cancellation meaning you will be heard no matter what is going on around you.
	i-Power iPhone Mains Charger Charging your phone through the USB cable connected to your PC or Mac isn’t always possible – especially if you’re away on holiday, or frequently away with work. This Mains Charger allows you to charge your iPhone without the need to dock it.
	Apple iPhone Krusell Orbit Premium Leather Case The Apple iPhone is a stylish phone, it needs a stylish case to go with it. The Krusell Leather case is extremely stylish and practical. Krusell have a range of connectors available too, so you can mount it on your belt, in the car or even on your bike, without having to remove it from its case. The Orbit Premium Leather Case features a built in stand to make reading your emails and accessing the Internet even easier.
	Apple iPhone Stereo Handsfree Adapter Listen to your MP3 music in full stereo with your own headphones on your iPhone. This adapter allows you to connect any headset with a 3.5 mm jack plug fitting to your iPhone. Built in controls also let you answer and end calls, as well as adjust volume levels and play/pause your music.

Some would say you can’t but Jabra have managed it with the BT2020. Its predecessor, the BT250v, was one of the best selling Bluetooth headsets in the world.

Why is the Jabra BT2020 better?
With the BT2020, Jabra have built on all the good points of the BT250v and;

• Kept the comfortable "behind the ear" design.
• Reduced its size.
• Reduced the weight from 23 grams to just 16 grams.
• Removed the flashing blue light and added a discreet LED.
• Improved battery life.

With the reduction in weight the BT2020 is now more comfortable and with the new discreet LED feature, there’s no constant flash to distract you. Despite the size reduction, battery times are improved. The BT2020 now has an impressive 360 hours standby time and up to 8 hours talk time. In real terms, you can leave it turned on for over 2 weeks before the battery runs out. When the battery does eventually run out, the BT2020 now has the option of being charged in your car. This was the biggest disappointment on the BT250v, the unique charging cradle meant that it could only be charged at home. Fortunately though, Jabra have now dropped the cradle in favour of a more standard Mini USB connection, and are including a car charger with the headset. As with the BT250v, the BT2020 comes with a variety of Ear gels to make sure there is a comfortable fit for everyone.

So if you’re looking to replace your BT250v, or are simply looking for a comfortable durable headset, then you won’t go wrong with the Jabra BT2020.

Martin Fields Screen Protector The last thing you’ll want to do to your new phone is scratch the screen. Not only does it look bad, but can spoil your enjoyment while watching back your photo’s and movies. Martin Fields Screen Protectors provide exceptionally clear protection that helps prevent impact damage from keys, coins & pens.

Martin Fields Screen Protector

Jawbone 2 Bluetooth Headset If you have used Bluetooth Headsets in the past, I’m sure you will have experienced times where people can’t hear a word you’re saying because of what’s going on around you, whether you’re in a Pub or Club, cruising down the motorway or in a noisy environment at work. Jawbone Bluetooth headsets incorporate the latest technology in noise cancellation meaning you’ll be heard no matter what is going on around you.

Jawbone 2 Bluetooth Headset

Genuine Nokia In-Car Charger DC-4 One of the Nokia N82′s best features is with out a doubt the in-built GPS receiver, with the Genuine Nokia In-Car Charger you can be sure you’ll get from A-Z with no risk of getting lost when the battery runs out.

Genuine Nokia In-Car Charger DC-4

Genuine Nokia Easy Mount Holder HH-12U Navigating your way around town is really simple with the Nokia N82′s GPS, but only if you can see the phone! The HH-12U is the best way of mounting the phone in a clear visible way. The suction fitting to your windscreen makes it easy to remove, and can be fitted in minutes.

Genuine Nokia Easy Mount Holder HH-12U

Sandisk 8GB Micro SDHC Memory Card Increase the storage capacity up to 8GB and you can leave your I-pod at home. An 8GB memory card will let you store up to 2000 Songs or 3500 Photo’s so you can be confident you can take as many photo’s as you want with little risk of running out of space!

Sandisk 8GB Micro SDHC Memory Card

Parrot MK6100 Car Kit The Nokia N82 is a full Multimedia Handset, so make the most of it with the Parrot MK6100 Bluetooth Car kit. Not only does it give you high quality sound during calls, but this clever bit of kit allows you to stream music through bluetooth to your car stereo. No need to listen to the same CD over and over and no more hassle of cables getting tangled around the gear stick. Just start the car and press play on the MK6100 – you don’t even have to touch your phone!

Parrot MK6100 Car Kit

Boombasstic Bluetooth Speaker System With all your music on your phone, you can have a party wherever and whenever you want. These speakers from Boombasstic are great for getting the party started. You don’t need any cables or adapters for your phone, just stream your music via bluetooth from your phone to the speakers and turn up the volume!

Boombasstic Bluetooth Speaker System

Nokia N82 Krussel Premium Leather Case The Nokia N82 is a stylish phone, so it needs a stylish case to go with it. The range of Krusell Leather cases are extremely stylish and practical. They have a range of connectors available too so you can mount it on your belt, in the car or even on your bike, without having to remove it from its case.

Nokia N82 Krussel Premium Leather Case

Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-501 The Nokia BH-501 Stereo Headset is a great way of enjoying your music while out jogging, cycling or just sitting relaxing at home, without disturbing those around you. They give you full control of your music without having to touch the phone.

Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-501

Venturi Bluetooth Simple Car kit For those that don’t want a fully fitted car kit, or that share cars this has got to be top of your wish list! Combining the latest FM transmitter and Bluetooth Technology, the Venturi Kit allows you to make phone calls and listen to your music through your car stereo by simply plugging into your cars cigarette lighter socket. Caller ID and song information is also sent to your radio display so you can see who’s calling and what you’re listening to!

Venturi Bluetooth Simple Car kit