Koomus K2 Smartphone Car Mount

Based on the number of positive reviews I purchased this device with confidence -- but, unfortunately, found myself among the ranks of the 'disappointed'. When I first took the item from the box (even before removing the plastic protector), I tested it on my dining room table -- you couldn't budge this thing! My elation was short lived; I then tried it on the dashboard of my car and nothing that I could do would affix it to the dash - of either of my cars. After determining that the slight `texture' on the dash may be the culprit I then tried it on the windshield and it appeared very secure. But within 15 minutes it popped off. I re-secured it to the windshield in such a way that the phone would actually rest on the dashboard so as to not put so much `gravitational pull' on the device. It worked fine for the rest of the one-hour trip. However, the next morning the device had fallen off the windshield once again. When it is actually attached, it does make for a nice gadget - very convenient and it makes it much easier to see turn-by-turn directions when using the navigator on your phone, without having to look away from the road. I was hoping for something I could set-it up and forget it - but this is not the device for that. I'll keep it in the glove box until I need it and hope it stays on long enough for the duration of the trip. UPDATE: A representative from the company sent me a comment due to my low review (what a nice touch -- and a good marketing idea! I wish more companies would monitor their reviews). He recommended that I clean the device thoroughly and try again. I found that the operative word here is "thoroughly" - think along the lines of 'antiseptic'. :-) I tried cleaning the device and dashboard (the car is quite new) to what I thought was clean, and although I have to admit it did stay on longer than my first attempt -- it was clearly not a set-it and forget it -- especially if I parked in the hot sun; but it would last a day or so, so I was `more satisfied' than my original review. But, when it fell off again, I decided to try to do a better job on the cleaning of the device and dashboard - that seems to be the ticket. It has been on the dash for many days - I have put the phone in and removed it from the device on numerous occasions, and still it seems very secure. Other reviewers say that it only stays on for two weeks - 2 weeks in between cleanings would be fine. Ok - I'm very satisfied with this product! It works great; it's easy to use; and I like the design because it allows for both the charger and jack to be accessible and in use while my phone is in the device - and does not require playing games with your vent as other models appear to do. The device cradles the phone nicely, and with just a slight pull of one side it springs open for easy removal of your phone. Pretty cool design. Thanks for the tip, Josh! UPDATE2: Ok -- it now gets 5 stars. It's been in use for over 7 months and it is definately 'set-it and forget it'! I did remove it once (that took some effort) during this time to re-position the device and, again, I found it took about 2 attempts to clean it to where it was 'satisfied' -- but once it's happy, it's on for the long haul. Nothing will budge it. It does tend to leave some 'evidence' where it's been, so I do recommend that once it is thoroughly cleaned, you are absolutely certain of the location. Personally, it does not bother me, but for someone who is very fussy about their car, they may not particularly care for the circles that it leaves on the dash or windshield. I have not tried using a cleaner on the circles to remove them, so they may come off with a good detergent or soap and water. Again, a great product -- good value for the price. Would buy another if I needed it.