There are a variety of Galaxy S II car holders floating around, including the very lovely Gripwise, which I blogged on earlier in the week. But for some people, only the real McCoy will do – and here it is, on my desk today, the Genuine Samsung Galaxy S II Vehicle Dock.
Unboxing
I’ve been taking a look at it and it really does seem immensely sturdy, unlike some unofficial car holders, which just goes to show that you really do get what you pay for with something like this. It’s also pretty stylish and good-looking, and you can attach it to either your dashboard or your windscreen, which means it shouldn’t block your view too much (safety first!)
It also has an in-built Galaxy S II charger, which personally I think is a must for car holders if you’re thinking of using your smartphone instead of a SatNav. The sad fact is that smartphone batteries simply aren’t up to much – even the comparatively powerful Galaxy S II battery – and GPS will drain them like nobody’s business. With a car charger included then you at least know you’re not suddenly going to run out of power half way through a long journey, leaving you stranded in the middle of Ashby-de-la-Zouche or similar.
Other Galaxy S II docks of the non-vehicular variety are also available over on the main site.