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How to Build a Car Mount for Your Cellphone from Office Supplies

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Posted on 2/2/2011 18:00 EST

A cheap cellphone car mount is one of those must-have accessories for anyone with a smartphone apps habit. See how Lifehacker attacks this challenge.

"Reader Ryan Mottau built this awesome DIY smartphone car mount using our favorite DIY wonder-tool, the binder clip. Here's how he did it.

Problem: I wanted to take full advantage of the mapping and other car-friendly features on my Android phone without having to look down or have the phone slide under off my leg and under my foot, especially when traveling in rental cars.

Idea: Inexpensive mounting system (so that if I lose it I am not out a $45 accessory) that can attach to any car and provide close to line-of-sight use of my phone..."

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