I’ve been wanting a windshield mount for my iPhone for a very long time. Late last year, my buddy MJ gave me a cheap, five-dollar plastic solution, but it didn’t even make it past the first leg of my drive to New York. It was ugly, though it could’ve been uglier — The thing fell right off the glass and almost dunked my iPhone into my buddy’s huge Thirst Buster.
Even the more expensive models on the market — like those from accessory-makers Griffin and Kensington — are bulky and unattractive, with hit-or-miss suction cups and generic styling.
Naturally, then, I was immediately enamored by this Kickstarter project. Called Ultima, this all-aluminum iPhone mount is designed by NKMOS Design Technology and headed up by Australian entertainer Nik Conomos. It’s pretty slick:
Unfortunately, the Ultima is pretty expensive, too. MSRP will be $99, but early pledgers can get the silver or black model for $85 for just $65 (limited to the first 100 sign-ups each). After those tiers are claimed, you can still get one for $85, while $125 scores the limited edition “Kickstarter-only” green unit (that I really wish was bright red like my awesome truck). However, the prices do include worldwide shipping, and the high-qulaity, premium brushed finish looks a far sight better holding your fine Apple wares than black plastic ever could.
Man, if only this thing were 50 bucks…
Actually, $65′s close enough. Sign me up!
