As long as Apple does not decide to take the logical step that would be to allow or facilitate the maximum use of its MagSafe connector by third-party manufacturers, without abusing MFi (Made for iPhone) licenses, it is clear that the best will be the fixing system by magnets. So, despite everything, being able to take advantage of it with accessories like the new Belkin car mount is interesting.
MagSafe Car Mount
Belkin can not say that it is one of the most active manufacturers in this to take advantage of the MagSafe connector of the last iPhone and, presumably if they do not surprise us, of the futures that will be launched both this year and the following ones, but it is one of those that they take advantage of in a more interesting way.
His latest proposal is a car holder , the second to be used inside a vehicle, which is designed to hold firmly to the vents of the air outlets inside the car. That is, those that are both in the central part of the control column and on the sides.
The new model offers a very attractive design, which is always important for those users who do not want “stains” on their dashboard. As much as keeping the iPhone securely is more important.
In addition to what can be seen with the naked eye, the new Belkin Car Mount with MagSafe Mount incorporates a ball that allows it to be rotated and placed in the position that best suits the needs of the rider. Thus, for example, if you are using the Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze or any other application, you will be able to see the directions on the screen without having to form an uncomfortable position or that could cause an accident.
The two handicaps of the new Belkin support
Although most of all these supports cannot attract, you have to be critical and also see the weak points or where they could have offered something more. Of course, if it were to do so, one of the “problems” would have increased much more.
The first mistake is that it is only a support, not a wireless charging base that is fixed to the air vents of the car and holds the new iPhone with a system of magnets. It is true that the mount has a slot to run the USB to Lightning cable through there and charge the phone when needed. But it is not or would not be as comfortable as having an integrated Qi base.
The second problem is the price, 39.99 euros for a support of this type may be justified by materials, designs and reliability, but it is sure that many users are thrown back by the cost. And that it does not have wireless charging. That is why we said that if we had integrated it, we would easily talk about a product that would go to 80 euros.
However, here as with any other product, the key is to assess to what extent the investment is worth it. No matter what the reasons are, if they are valid for you, go ahead. By the way, seeing that Realme and Oppo have added their own alternative to MagSafe in their latest terminals, it is possible that many of the accessories for iPhone are also valid for those, although it will be a matter of testing. And don’t forget that you could also add MagSafe to any iPhone or smartphone inexpensively.
