Kenu Prepares for Larger iPhones with Lightweight Airframe+ Car Vent Mount

- May 25, 2012

kenu's airframe smartphone car mount has proven popular macrumors readers, , apple release larger iphone models later year kenu has released new airframe+ mount accommodates thicker cases , devices screen sizes 6 inches.

airframe+ iphone 5s in apple case
like original airframe, of appeal of airframe+ comes simplicity , light weight, consisting of simple spring-loaded clip grip device on sides , cone-shaped clip attach louvers of car vents. weighing under ounce , slipping pocket or remaining inconspicuously attached car vent when not in use, airframe+ remarkable change garmin active mount use, although airframe+ need paired lightning cable charging purposes.

airframe+
while new airframe+ accommodates devices screens 6 inches, body size determining factor , device grip expands approximately 3.25 inches. apple's rumored 4.7-inch , 5.5-inch iphone 6 models should, however, fit comfortably cases. airframe+ offers improved support thicker cases compared original airframe, allowing users of mophie battery pack cases or thick otterbox waterproof cases use mount.

airframe+ physical mockup of 5.5-inch iphone 6
the airframe+ vent clip rotatable , includes 2 sets of slits accommodate different sizes of vent louvers, , in general works well. kenu touts airframe+ fitting "any vent type", found not case.

in 1 of cars, airframe+ worked on main vents within driver's area. on car, however, louvers of center-dash vents thick , close allow clip slip securely between them. vent freely rotates , down direct airflow, , weight of phone pulled vent downward. airframe+ worked better on dash vent left of steering wheel, although vibrations of device @ highway speeds noticeable, sturdiness of louvers may issue on cars.

airframe+ vent clip
one other concern expressed users of original airframe , other vent mounts effect of cool air blowing directly on device. mounting phone directly in front of vent airframe+ results in device feeling cold after few minutes of summer usage, can benefit in terms of potentially overheating phones sitting in direct sun in hot car, raises concerns of condensation once cool phone removed car , taken out hot, humid air. did not, however, experience issues visible condensation in these scenarios during testing.

kenu's airframe+ available now $29.95, while original airframe remains available $24.95 through variety of vendors including apple online store.

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