Anyone have any recommendations for an automount that is GPS Ready...you know, the cradle can power a GPS unit (Garmin GPS 10)??? I have been looking but drawing blanks on units specific to the Hermes...any help is greatly appreciated...
I recently picked up this mount and it rocks. Only one I've seen that will power a BT GPS unit. Looks like it will power the Garmin 10x, although I use an i.Blue 737 with it.
That's very cool and almost exactly what I need..
would you mind telling me:
How good is the speaker, I find the built in one just a bit quiet for tomtom..
Can it be toggled on/off for voice calls?
What is the vent clip like? I'm not a fan of windscreen mount..
icemantwilight said:
How good is the speaker, I find the built in one just a bit quiet for tomtom..
Can it be toggled on/off for voice calls?
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The powered speaker is great and is automatically activated when you cradle the device. Actually, the mount turns your phone into a completely hands-free speakerphone. There's a 2.5mm headset jack on the mount and cable with built-in hands-free mic that plugs in between the headset jack and the powered speaker. Or you can just use a BT headset and bypass all of that.
There isn't and on/off toggle for the speaker, although my navigation software (Odyssey 4.0) shuts up whenever I'm on a call. I think this must be a feature of the software rather than the hardware, although I'm not entirely sure.
There is an on/off toggle for charging your phone while cradled, although the mount must always be plugged in order to use the powered speaker. There's a separate modular port (always on, not toggled by the aforementioned on/off switch) and pigtail cable included that can be used to charge your BT GPS unit. My only complaint is that the speaker picks up some interference from the phone and/or GPS unit when the charging switch is "on". It's barely noticeable over road noise once you're moving, however.
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What is the vent clip like? I'm not a fan of windscreen mount..
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Haven't used it, primarily because it forces you to use your device in portrait mode (which was a non-starter for me).
I have the same OnCourse mount and my unit also has interference in the mount's speaker when the phone charging is turned on. It's like a constant clicking sound - not terribly loud though, so road noise drowns it out. But then again, I drive a Lancer Evo and there's not much noise dampening material in the car so YMMV.
One other thing is my Hermes doesn't plug into the cradle's mini USB connector easily. I have to rock the phone back and forth a little bit in order for the phone to seat onto the USB connector. Obviously a tolerance issue, but I don't know if it's caused by my phone or the cradle.
The clips are pretty decent. They have 3 notches so you can vary the distance the cradle mounts from the air vent. The clips sit in a slot on the cradle so you can slide them horizontally to change the distance between the two clips. Pretty useful for getting the clips to line up between the air vent's vertical slats.
Overall, it's a pretty decent product.
Fourgig said:
I have the same OnCourse mount and my unit also has interference in the mount's speaker when the phone charging is turned on. It's like a constant clicking sound - not terribly loud though, so road noise drowns it out.
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Yep, I assume it's the radio in the phone, although I haven't done a thorough investigation as to the source. I just don't charge it in the cradle unless I really have to. Kinda wish the powered speaker would function without the power cord, but oh well.
Fourgig said:
One other thing is my Hermes doesn't plug into the cradle's mini USB connector easily. I have to rock the phone back and forth a little bit in order for the phone to seat onto the USB connector. Obviously a tolerance issue, but I don't know if it's caused by my phone or the cradle.
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Ditto. Not terribly easy to get it mated with the USB connector on the way in. Or very easy to get it out, for that matter as it's pretty much impossible to avoid pressing all the buttons on either side of the phone when grasping it. But, like anything, you eventually get the hang of it.
Fourgig said:
The clips are pretty decent.
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If only they'd have designed it such that you could go landscape, too.
mplang said:
Anyone have any recommendations for an automount that is GPS Ready...you know, the cradle can power a GPS unit (Garmin GPS 10)??? I have been looking but drawing blanks on units specific to the Hermes...any help is greatly appreciated...
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Here is the sam mount but by i.trek over at semsons
http://www.semsons.com/ipocrmowiins18.html
use coupon seth005 to get 5% off. Just ordered it today.
Trinergy said:
Here is the sam mount but by i.trek over at semsons
http://www.semsons.com/ipocrmowiins18.html
use coupon seth005 to get 5% off. Just ordered it today.
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Yep, same mount... better price!
Fourgig said:
I have the same OnCourse mount and my unit also has interference in the mount's speaker when the phone charging is turned on. It's like a constant clicking sound - not terribly loud though, so road noise drowns it out. But then again, I drive a Lancer Evo and there's not much noise dampening material in the car so YMMV.
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Sounds could be coming from your cars electrics, they're notorious for noisy power, particularly if the ground is bad.
vp3G said:
If only they'd have designed it such that you could go landscape, too.
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Why does everyone love landscape? I use tomtom and I much prefer portrait.
icemantwilight said:
Sounds could be coming from your cars electrics, they're notorious for noisy power, particularly if the ground is bad.
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Think one of those engine grounding kits would help?
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Why does everyone love landscape? I use tomtom and I much prefer portrait.
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I'm right there with ya! I've never found a good use for portrait mode, other than watching movies.
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Think one of those engine grounding kits would help?
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Really hard to say, if your ciggie lighter (power socket) and your battery both have a good ground connection then you should be right..
I know this isn't the answer you're looking for, but I always use two bits of bluetack to fix the Vario to my dashboard behinf the steering wheel.
Is virtually free and very effective. You can also use a cigarette lighter to USB thing to power your GPS unit and/or the Vario, or wite a USB cable into the dashboard if you feel like it.
Semson / OnCourse car kit
I got the unit from Semson using the horn (global 9) suction mount. That's the non flexible hose mount. Whoever found that link, thank you. You saved me good amount of money compared to the OnCourse device. I highly recommend the horn mount as well. It's just a big chunk of plastic. Billion times better than those flexible ones...those shake like hell.
I noticed also that when my phone is charging, the speaker makes all kinds of noise on this thing. But if I turn the charging off, it goes whisper quiet.
It's pretty much crap as a hands-free device though. The other end always hears echo and stuff. But it's great as phone holder for TomTom use with loud announcements and such. I got the RJ11 to miniUSB and it charges my Holux mini-GPS (keychain type) one fine as well.
So far I'm rather happy with it.
Anyone use this with the Visiontac Bluetooth GPS?
Its not on either of the lists, and doesn't charge with a regular mini usb plug, some some other unique plug.
Does anyone know why they say it wont work with a Holux GPS device? Does the unit draw more power? or is the USB pinout different? I'm thinking it should be quite easy to mod the cable if thats all that's holding it back from working properly.
Also on that matter I imagine you could disconnect the speaker internally if you didn't want to use it.
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Does anyone know why they say it wont work with a Holux GPS device?
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If I'm not mistaken, the USB port on the Holux is for serial data only.
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Also on that matter I imagine you could disconnect the speaker internally if you didn't want to use it.
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Or, easier yet, disconnect the power to the mount. Although, I believe the USB connection also stifles the Hermes speaker as if you'd plugged headphones into it.
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If I'm not mistaken, the USB port on the Holux is for serial data only.
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No, I'm pretty sure its for charging, as that is the only port on the device, and I always charge mine in the car or off my pc with a standard USB cable. Heck, it even came with a USB Car Charger...
I may risk it and just order one, I'm sure it can be hacked to work, unless its an issue of not having enough power or something.
I assume that I could also use the USB port to charge my Jawbone Bluetooth headset? No reason why it shouldn't work is there?
Thanks,
-Kai
Would this mount work with a phone using a silicon case?
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No, I'm pretty sure its for charging, as that is the only port on the device, and I always charge mine in the car or off my pc with a standard USB cable. Heck, it even came with a USB Car Charger...
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Buygpsnow.com has live chat and a forum as well, so you could ask them why they say it won't work. I thought it had a proprietary charger interface, but if it's USB...
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I may risk it and just order one, I'm sure it can be hacked to work, unless its an issue of not having enough power or something.
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What are the output specs of your regular charger? My i.Blue is +5V/0.5A/2.5W.
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I assume that I could also use the USB port to charge my Jawbone Bluetooth headset? No reason why it shouldn't work is there?
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Here again, can't imagine why not, unless the output isn't sufficient.
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Would this mount work with a phone using a silicon case?
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Not a chance as the phone fits very tightly in the mount.
Related
Anyone got one of these ?
How do you rate it?
Are they any good?
Seen them for sale on ebay at a very good price considering what you get with them.
Powered PDA Mount for XDA III
FOR
XDA III aka XDA 2S
imate PDA2K
Included in all packages:
1 Powered PDA Mount Cradle
1 9" Windshield Swivel Pedestal
1 XDA III charging and data serial cable
1 3' Bluetooth GPS charging cable
More info here http://www.arkon.com/bluetoothgps.html#xdaiii-bt
if you dont already have a seperate GPS receiver then this one is good:
http://www.totalpda.com/Holux-Powered-GPS-PDA-Mount-for-XDA-Series-I-Mate-Q-Tec-2020.aspx
a friend has one and it works great. everything in one unit.
However i have had warning from someone saying the GPS signal is interupted if you have a heated windscreen, due to the wires. my mates works great tho.
HPJ
(i should get commission for the amount of time i've recommended this unit!!!!!!!)
The link you posted doesnt appear to be compatible with the blue angel series.
http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/viewprod.php?product_id=2545&max_cat_id=14&vt=grid
This product does support the blue angel, however, I've heard mixed reports about how well it operates while the phone is changing nodes.
Cheers
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The link you posted doesnt appear to be compatible with the blue angel series.
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Yes I thought that so i gave them a call to ask.......the person on the phone said it is compatible with blue angel.....however as in all similar situations always good to keep box and receipt if purchasing and advice is wrong..... :wink:
Fair enough!!
I stand happily corrected. they're in glasgow so might swing past today and pick one up!
cool...let us know how you get on if you do get one
HPJ
Anyone got one of these ?
How do you rate it?
Are they any good?
Seen them for sale on ebay at a very good price considering what you get with them.
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I am biased but ....
Have a look at www.brodit.com - find this product '849612'
Then find a bracket to mount this in your car.
May be more expensive but won't look out of place!
You can use your existing cable to charge the PDA in the car.
When I've finished developing my car kit connection cable, you can then have full hands free car kit including wired GPS, power, mic, sound of phone and nav through the car speakers - just plug my cable into the bottom of this holder and connect it to the car kit!
...Spence
hi s93ncer,
how you planning on getting sound from phone and nav out of your car speakers?
yes I agree, brodit is an excellent choice for cradles
Best Buy in the US sells an RF modulator that will take a standard audio in and transmit to an FM car radio. All you have to do is wire it into the bottom connector of the phone.
how you planning on getting sound from phone and nav out of your car speakers?
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I'm nearly there, just 1 little thing to sort out this morning.
I have tested it and it does work with phone and nav audio - just used the pin outs for speakers and connect pin 19 to ground through a 10K resistor
I'll post more information when I have finished testing.
...Spence
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Best Buy in the US sells an RF modulator that will take a standard audio in and transmit to an FM car radio. All you have to do is wire it into the bottom connector of the phone.
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IMO, RF modulators are pretty crappy. The audio is mediocre at best and the frequency tends to drift so you're constantly needing to retune.
If you have a stereo that has a plug on the back for controlling a CD changer (most OEM stereos have this nowdays), you can most likely find an adapter that will let you add aux audio-in to your car stereo. I bought one from www.blitzsafe.com for my Toyota Celica. I used this to hook up the audio from a computer that I installed in the car.
This one is good, to ne honest the speaker on the XDA2s is loud enough and if using bluetooth (as most XDA 2 users do) then this mount may be better:
http://www.pdamods.com/products.asp?cat=23
Just ordered this:
http://www.totalpda.com/Holux-Powered-GPS-PDA-Mount-for-XDA-Series-I-Mate-Q-Tec-2020.aspx
Should be here next week......I'll let y'all know!
HPJ
There is so much wrong with this product I cant even begin..
1) The vent mounts are useless. They can barely support the weight of the unit on its own. Once the PDA is in it then you can forget trying to get it to face any direction other than down. It just rattles around. I have tried it in my merecedes, a VW golf and an Audi A4 so it's nothing to do with my vents either.
2) The speaker on the powered unit picks up all kinds of crackles and noise. If I make or receive a phone call the noise it makes is unbelievable. Basically I have to keep the speaker turned to the lowest voulme (there is no off switch) the whole time and even then I can still hear a really annoying sound when I use the phone. (You know the sound I mean, it's the one you sometimes get if your phone is near unsheilded speakers just before it's about to ring).
3) The cable that connects the PDA headphone socket to the mount unit does not work. If is is fully plugged in there is no sound at all. If I pull it out slightly the sound works but then it cuts off the external microphone on my PDA so I cant use the voice command/voice dial options.
4) When I plug the charge cable into the bottom of the PDA the PDA tries to connect to a host via ActiveSync...there isn't one there of course so ActiveSync just hangs if I don't hit cancel in time. This does not happen if I use my normal charge cable.
Ozy...are you refering to the powered GPS mount that I have ordered (see above) from Holux, through Total PDA?? I hope not....
However it does sound as though maybe you've just got a faulty one...try sending it back...??
HPJ
No. I am refering to the original Arkon product in the title of the thread.
I suspect it may indeed be faulty but to an extent that ruins any confidence I may have had in Arkon's products. I will be sending it back and I will try to get a Brodit or something else instead.
Cheers.
Actually, I quite liked the look of that Holux but there is no indication if it works with the Blue Angel.
Looks like Holux do one for the Blue Angel available from HandNav :
http://www.handnav.co.uk/product_details.php?id=308
Only £99 inluding VAT and delivery.
Might give that a go.
The Arkon mount was never meant to be used with gsm phones, they just added a lead and hoped for the best when used with xda etc, it is an atrocious piece of kit, I launched mine out on the road when driving on the M5, if anybody in the factory had tested it they would have known right away that it wasnt fit for the purpose, regardless of that they are still selling it as compatable, it is also a great bulky lummox of a thing and looked much better bouncing down the hard shoulder.
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Actually, I quite liked the look of that Holux but there is no indication if it works with the Blue Angel.
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I thought that, and called them. It works fine apparently...I'll let u know when it arrives
HPJ
Has anyone tried a mini-usb to 3.5mm headphone adaptor yet?
I used one with my Kaiser that worked fine. It'd be great to hear what experiences people have had with various adaptors with the TP2.
i got two adapters and they both work. one of them is just usb-stereo jack, the other one is usb -> Stereojack and 2 USB ports for charging and syncing.
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is usb -> Stereojack and 2 USB ports for charging and syncing.
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Can you post a link please? I'm interested in getting one, might as well have a recommended one
Dave
plenty of cheap ones on Ebay - it simply works.
AlCapone said:
plenty of cheap ones on Ebay - it simply works.
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M'kay, thanks.
Dave
Been using a mini usb to stereo jack adaptor for some time & works fine! Picked it up at Radio Shack in the States...
One thing worth noting is that there are two different sort of mini-USB to 3.5mm jack adaptors - the standard mini-USB and the HTC ExtUSB. I did notice a difference between the types last night while playing with the FM radio application last night. The ExtUSB type will let you use any earphones as an FM antenna, the standard mini-USB won't, probably missing an essential line, I guess.
ianjd said:
One thing worth noting is that there are two different sort of mini-USB to 3.5mm jack adaptors - the standard mini-USB and the HTC ExtUSB. I did notice a difference between the types last night while playing with the FM radio application last night. The ExtUSB type will let you use any earphones as an FM antenna, the standard mini-USB won't, probably missing an essential line, I guess.
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So, when we know which one(s) we might make our own small antenna!
Maybe pin 4? ->
http://www.podgizmo.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=29
Just use one of these
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Will be ordering one my self who needs that old low tech of having a 3.5mm socket in the phone making it look damn ugly.
Now me phone can stay safely padded in my bag for when i fall off my bike haha
I can show you but
i'm a Chinese.so.my engilsh is not very well.but i, can show this picture.4to1usb and what you need picture
purple8 said:
Just use one of these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slim-Bluetoot...66:2|39:1|72:1683|240:1307|301:1|293:1|294:50
Will be ordering one my self who needs that old low tech of having a 3.5mm socket in the phone making it look damn ugly.
Now me phone can stay safely padded in my bag for when i fall off my bike haha
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That looks like a good idea, but how does this let you listen to the radio? Do you still need normal headphones plugged in?
mizhi said:
i'm a Chinese.so.my engilsh is not very well.but i, can show this picture.4to1usb and what you need picture
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Here's a product page for it. I think I'll get one when I get my phone.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-yc-a300-p17770.htm
Dave
yes you are right
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Here's a product page for it. I think I'll get one when I get my phone.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-yc-a300-p17770.htm
Dave
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but it‘s too expensive
stunno said:
That looks like a good idea, but how does this let you listen to the radio? Do you still need normal headphones plugged in?
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I havent found a way to listen to radio without headphones at mo. would be gould if you could as ity drains my bat sat her at work.
I'm going for this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00195I3X6
I had the same one with my Kaiser, and it lasted for ages (sold it with my Kaiser though).
The reason I'm going for it is because it supports charging while listening to music (good for in car or when doing power-hungry wifi radio). Only issue with this is that it makes the music noisy when power is plugged in, so it's not good for quiet tracks.
The HTC a300 looks good for desktop use, but doesn't seem very portable (a bit big maybe).
with this adaptor:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/3-in-1-h...-with-extusb-for-htc-mobile-phones-p19259.htm
as it shows it has a USB port, from a while back i have an in car charger which was used to charge my ipod via a FM transmitter, the FM transmitter had the same port on the bottom. My question is if i buy this adaptor could i use the in car charger with this to charge my TP2??
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Just use one of these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slim-Bluetoot...66:2|39:1|72:1683|240:1307|301:1|293:1|294:50
Will be ordering one my self who needs that old low tech of having a 3.5mm socket in the phone making it look damn ugly.
Now me phone can stay safely padded in my bag for when i fall off my bike haha
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Would be great!
Can anybody confirm that it actually works. it's extremely cheap! And does it contain a microphone?
http://cnn.cn/shop/loader.php?src=Y...ark_lrg.png|C|15|0&far=1&bg=ffffff&f=jpg&q=95
I've been using one of these with my Diamond earlier. Tried it my Rhodium and works just as well. No mic though.
(If you're in HK and interested, they're available in Sim City in Mong Kok.)
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Would be great!
Can anybody confirm that it actually works. it's extremely cheap! And does it contain a microphone?
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About to test it once charged. It does have a mic and according to instructions can make and recive calls.
Rubbish! I've just received my one from amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00195I3X6), and while it works fine, it's quite big & feels cheap.
The one I had with my Kaiser I think was actually this one, mentioned above: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/3-in-1-h...-with-extusb-for-htc-mobile-phones-p19259.htm, which looks similar, but is actually a fair bit smaller.
Oh well, it'll have to do for now!
what can i buy that will let me listen music from my tp2 to my car radio.
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what can i buy that will let me listen music from my tp2 to my car radio.
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An FM Transmitter - there are loads. I have 3 - 2 bluetooth, 1 a built-in cradle / FM Transmitter.
Just do a search...
ariel123 said:
what can i buy that will let me listen music from my tp2 to my car radio.
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if you have an auxiliary conx on your radio you can just connect it with a 3.5 cable.
Ramsfan_Jim said:
An FM Transmitter - there are loads. I have 3 - 2 bluetooth, 1 a built-in cradle / FM Transmitter.
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Care to list the brands you have, or the websites you found them on?
I currently have an fm transmitter, and a horrible cradle.. would love a better solution, especially an unified one like you mention having.
Thanks
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Care to list the brands you have, or the websites you found them on?
I currently have an fm transmitter, and a horrible cradle.. would love a better solution, especially an unified one like you mention having.
Thanks
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OK I started out with a Venturi Mini which worked fine for a while, then physically broke after only a few months. I managed to repair it with a bit of soldering, and it now works intermittently.
I therefore (on recommendation from XDA) bought an obscure bluetooth transmitter from ebay. This is much more substantial and robust - and gives a very strong signal. This has worked perfectly, the only problem is it's size and having to use an extension lead and find a way to stick it out of the way in the car so it doesn't get in the way of changing gear! (Depends where your cigarette lighter socket is..)
I therefore fancied the combined cradle / FM transmitter instead from here My initial reaction was it was cheap rubbish - the socket was loose so although it would transmit a signal, as soon as you move the car it loses the connection to the TP2, making it useless. However, I then used a pair of pliers to tighten the socket in the cradle, and it worked well for nearly 2 weeks - including charging the phone while driving. I was getting to be quite happy with it, until today it just stopped transmitting a signal. I've opened it up but can't find any obvious loose connections, so it's now trash - proving my initial view.
I am now wondering about the FM talk transmitter. Has anyone tried it?
I have use the FM talk transmitter found on Ebay since July. It works great.
Only problem is that it doesnt charge the phone when the mini-usb car charger is plugged to the transmitter. It only powers the transmitter.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CAR-FM-TRANSMIT...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item414aa12524
this works real good for me.
I connect the dongle to an adapter to a tape deck module that you put in your tape deck (if you still have one) The cool thing is I can also use it as a speaker for when i receive calls. Works awesome, and better sound quality than FM transmitter.
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OK I started out with a Venturi Mini which worked fine for a while, then physically broke after only a few months. I managed to repair it with a bit of soldering, and it now works intermittently.
I therefore (on recommendation from XDA) bought an obscure bluetooth transmitter from ebay. This is much more substantial and robust - and gives a very strong signal. This has worked perfectly, the only problem is it's size and having to use an extension lead and find a way to stick it out of the way in the car so it doesn't get in the way of changing gear! (Depends where your cigarette lighter socket is..)
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Thanks for the Info,ive been using one of these for months but the sound quality isn't up to much..very cheap tho so what do i expect! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-FM-TRANSM...emQQptZUK_CE_MP3Access_RL?hash=item5ad4cd5441
Other than the bulkiness around the lighter socket, would you recommend the bluetooth option? i drive an MPV thingy so my gearstick is well out of the way. so this looks like a good option for me if its worth 25 quid. seems too good to be true!!
Also did you have to pay import duty when you got yours??
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Thanks for the Info,ive been using one of these for months but the sound quality isn't up to much..very cheap tho so what do i expect! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-FM-TRANSM...emQQptZUK_CE_MP3Access_RL?hash=item5ad4cd5441
Other than the bulkiness around the lighter socket, would you recommend the bluetooth option? i drive an MPV thingy so my gearstick is well out of the way. so this looks like a good option for me if its worth 25 quid. seems too good to be true!!
Also did you have to pay import duty when you got yours??
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That IS cheap! (You did well to get a few months use out of it)
I would recommend the bulkier transmitter - in fact I'm back to using it now and it works without a problem. It even comes with 2 remote controls - 1 handheld, 1 which attaches to the steering wheel, although these don't work on the recent NRG ROMs to fwd & rwd through tracks (which is a shame).
Apart from the size, I find having to turn on Bluetooth and connect each time I get in the car a bit of a pain (as opposed to just plugging the phone in), but if you're used to that it won't be an issue.
I've ordered the FM Talk transmitter now anyway.
As regards Import tax, I have ordered numerous items from China, Thailand etc. and only once had to pay duty. Generally the retailers have wised up and write 'GIFT' on the label, which exempts the item from duty.
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That IS cheap! (You did well to get a few months use out of it)
I would recommend the bulkier transmitter - in fact I'm back to using it now and it works without a problem. It even comes with 2 remote controls - 1 handheld, 1 which attaches to the steering wheel, although these don't work on the recent NRG ROMs to fwd & rwd through tracks (which is a shame).
Apart from the size, I find having to turn on Bluetooth and connect each time I get in the car a bit of a pain (as opposed to just plugging the phone in), but if you're used to that it won't be an issue.
I've ordered the FM Talk transmitter now anyway.
As regards Import tax, I have ordered numerous items from China, Thailand etc. and only once had to pay duty. Generally the retailers have wised up and write 'GIFT' on the label, which exempts the item from duty.
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Thanks, the remotes would come in handy as the kids use my phone to watch films in the back..gotta love that TP2 screen!! I rekon i'll add it to my christmas list!!
BTW i'm using Miri's 2.5 ROM which does support the fwd/back on my BT headphones!
I use my Motorola T505 for bluetooth/listening to music, mostly Pandora. A little pricey, but I'm not a headphone type of guy and it's technically illegal in California to not use some type of hands-free set.
What kind of car do you have? I'm going to give this a try. It should also charge the phone. It looks like it will display track info in my BMW but not in my VW.
http://gromaudio.com/store/usb_adapters/index.html
Everyone check this out. It's a mount and wireing solution. Some may like it. I will order me one in the next couple of weeks.
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...d=&parent_category=4&d_pcat=16708&d_cat=17907
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just buy a car radio with Adanced Stereo support over Bluetooth! that way you can also control your phone through the head-unit .
My method
As Die Bruine said a unit with bluetooth is great! However I couldn't afford the bluetooth adapter for my head-unit. So I have a stereo with a USB reader, after I connect my Tilt 2 I just tell it to go into mass storage mode!
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I connect the dongle to an adapter to a tape deck module that you put in your tape deck (if you still have one) The cool thing is I can also use it as a speaker for when i receive calls. Works awesome, and better sound quality than FM transmitter.
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I do this too, and I accidentally discovered that you can still use the mic from the speakerphone when it's connected (via 3.5mm jack on the Sprint TP2), so I prop my TP2 on the steering column when I talk in my car (luckily, it cradles perfectly and the rubbery paint keeps it from slipping during turns). I'm told that they hear an echo when they talk, but my voice sounds better than any headphone or BT Headset I've used, and the voice quality over the speakers is really good.
well i bought the fm talk been using it for 3 days now and i love it. its easy to use its self explanitory just plug it in and go. makes the music sound louder on my cars speaker the only thing is that it doesnt charge your phone while in use but its not a problem for my i have temporaly flashed back to stock rom because its the only rom that has a long battery life well from my experience .....
thank you ugys for your thoughts i appreciate it
Product links:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Stereo-Clip-On-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B0057WWK5E
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875982446
High Resolution Image Gallery (Close up of buttons, and dimensions): http://imgur.com/a/b5HyR#0
In short, at half the price of the HTC Stereo Clip, I don't see why you would buy anything else. (A simple male to male adapter and it'll plug into your head unit just the same.)
Audio Quality: It's great! The new APT-X codec(?) is awesome. It would take a double blind hearing test for me to tell the difference between the Samsung and a wire. Can you tell? Maybe, but requiring a double blind test is good enough for me in my car.
Note: I have the bluetooth feeding directly into an amplifier that feeds my speakers. I no longer have a headunit.
For me, there are so many benefits of this unit vs the Stereo Clip.
Less than half the cost ! ($30 vs $70 for HTC Clip)
I can plug ANY set of headphones into the bluetooth and have "wireless" headphones
Has a built in mic, so I can answer calls with it in the car or out
Great battery life
Comes with a nice pair of short corded ear buds that have decent sound isolation as well
A minor gripe: If you look at the photos, the buttons are really small with no tactile differentiation. I always have to look at it to figure out what side I'm going push. It would have been so easy to make one side have some tactile difference.
Nice review!!! I just received mine yesterday and I love it as well. Definitely worth 30 bucks. Agree with everything you posted!
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Ordered mine earlier today! Looks like I made a good choice....now I got to go set up some new Tasker profiles
can you pair two devices to this thing (i.e. ELTE for me and 4S for my wife)?
I'm looking for an a2dp adapter to do a fixed install inside my car. Can I leave this hooked up to a usb power source constantly and hide the reciever in my armrest? Also is there any problem using these for a2dp only and using my car's built in hands free?
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I'm looking for an a2dp adapter to do a fixed install inside my car. Can I leave this hooked up to a usb power source constantly and hide the reciever in my armrest? Also is there any problem using these for a2dp only and using my car's built in hands free?
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I would be interested to know if it would automatically power on or stay on for a fix car install. If you just want a2dp fixed install, check out the isimple isfm21. It does hard wired fm modulation or rca line out and has an Android app to change fm frequency.
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can you pair two devices to this thing (i.e. ELTE for me and 4S for my wife)?
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I don't see why not. In fact, it supports two simultaneous connections as well (if the devices support it).
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I'm looking for an a2dp adapter to do a fixed install inside my car. Can I leave this hooked up to a usb power source constantly and hide the reciever in my armrest?
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I would be interested to know if it would automatically power on or stay on for a fix car install.
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I have mine hooked up in a sort of fixed install. I have a USB and 3.5 mm cord running through my dash up to my sun visor where the Adapter sits, I was also going to do a totally fixed hidden install, but that would have hidden the built-in mic negating the hands free calling functionality. As long as your armrest isn't surrounded in metal (blocking the bluetooth signal), you should be fine. I briefly had it in my center console to test and it worked fine, then I realized, hey I won't be able to use the mic if I do that.
My USB is hooked up to a secondary cigarette socket I installed that is only live when the ignition is on. You definitely could leave it hooked up to a constant power source, but I don't know what that would do to the battery over time (the bluetooth battery and your car battery). I've decided to play it safe and not kill the battery. Having said that, if it's permanent, it shouldn't be an issue even if the bluetooth battery stops taking a charge. I've seen laptops that have dead batteries, but ppl are able to still use them plugged in.
It doesn't turn on and off automatically, so here it may be different from the StereoClip (I don't have a StereoClip so I don't know). It does work while hooked up to power so you could leave it on all the time as mentioned above. I turn mine off although I did forget one time and left it on, no biggie since it's connected to power. I'm going to set up a tasker profile to remind me to turn it off.
Also is there any problem using these for a2dp only and using my car's built in hands free?
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I don't know. I do know that it supports a2dp, and it supports two simultaneous bluetooth connections if the devices support it to play music, but I'm not sure how that works with calls and whether or not it would try to play the music through your car's hands free system and whatever you have plugged.
I've never had a car built in hands free system so I don't know how that works. There's a small section in the manual about simultaneous bluetooth connections if you want to try and find the manual online.
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I don't see why not. In fact, it supports two simultaneous connections as well (if the devices support it).
I have mine hooked up in a sort of fixed install. I have a USB and 3.5 mm cord running through my dash up to my sun visor where the Adapter sits, I was also going to do a totally fixed hidden install, but that would have hidden the built-in mic negating the hands free calling functionality. As long as your armrest isn't surrounded in metal (blocking the bluetooth signal), you should be fine. I briefly had it in my center console to test and it worked fine, then I realized, hey I won't be able to use the mic if I do that.
My USB is hooked up to a secondary cigarette socket I installed that is only live when the ignition is on. You definitely could leave it hooked up to a constant power source, but I don't know what that would do to the battery over time (the bluetooth battery and your car battery). I've decided to play it safe and not kill the battery. Having said that, if it's permanent, it shouldn't be an issue even if the bluetooth battery stops taking a charge. I've seen laptops that have dead batteries, but ppl are able to still use them plugged in.
It doesn't turn on and off automatically, so here it may be different from the StereoClip (I don't have a StereoClip so I don't know). It does work while hooked up to power so you could leave it on all the time as mentioned above. I turn mine off although I did forget one time and left it on, no biggie since it's connected to power. I'm going to set up a tasker profile to remind me to turn it off.
I don't know. I do know that it supports a2dp, and it supports two simultaneous bluetooth connections if the devices support it to play music, but I'm not sure how that works with calls and whether or not it would try to play the music through your car's hands free system and whatever you have plugged.
I've never had a car built in hands free system so I don't know how that works. There's a small section in the manual about simultaneous bluetooth connections if you want to try and find the manual online.
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Sweet man.. I just bought one based on your review. Do you think you can take a picture of your setup?
I purchased one too, along with a whole host of cables to do a permanent hidden installation.
My only fear is leaving it on all of the time, only charging when I am in the vehicle. Hopefully it has a "standby" mode to conserve power when the power switch is on but nothing is connected.
OP, I won't get mine until Tuesday, is there anyway you can test a permanent always-on installation like I'm talking about by seeing how yours does leaving the power switch on for a day or so?
The tech specs list a 130hour standby battery life. Should be more then enough when the car is not moving. my delema is that I cant find any decent Y adapters to split my one usb socket in my car into 2, But that is another story.
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Sweet man.. I just bought one based on your review. Do you think you can take a picture of your setup?
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Sure, will post some tonight
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OP, I won't get mine until Tuesday, is there anyway you can test a permanent always-on installation like I'm talking about by seeing how yours does leaving the power switch on for a day or so?
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Not really, I use it all the time in and out of the car everyday so I'm always charging it to make sure it's topped off. Sorry man.
I did leave it on overnight once and it was fine.
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The tech specs list a 130hour standby battery life. Should be more then enough when the car is not moving. my delema is that I cant find any decent Y adapters to split my one usb socket in my car into 2, But that is another story.
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Right, but does standby mean power switch is off, or power switch is on but nothing connected?
I just bought this little guy to do the splitting and will install it behind my dash where I already have the wires to my dock run.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10307&cs_id=1030702&p_id=6631&seq=1&format=2
I couldn't find a simple y splitter either, that wasn't 32 feet long....
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I couldn't find a simple y splitter either, that wasn't 32 feet long....
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My concern with that is it'll only charge your phone in USB mode which isn't enough when using navigation with the screen on.
I ended up getting a dual USB adapter that charged in AC mode and running two usb cords.
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My concern with that is it'll only charge your phone in USB mode which isn't enough when using navigation with the screen on.
I ended up getting a dual USB adapter that charged in AC mode and running two usb cords.
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If you have the car dock, it forces AC mode, as long as your charger has enough current (at least 1A).
My charger is 2.1A, the bluetooth will probably pull 500mA and the phone will pull 1A, so in my case (with the dock) the hub should work fine, and will look a lot cleaner with only one cord running from my cigarette lighter to behind my dash.
But to each their own. I'll take pics of my setup on Tuesday.
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Sweet man.. I just bought one based on your review. Do you think you can take a picture of your setup?
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I haven't made it pretty yet. I usually run my stuff for several weeks before I shore up all the wires and hide everything behind the dash properly and make a custom plate to cover up the head unit opening and paint the L Bracket I used black.
http://imgur.com/a/igJgN#6
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If you have the car dock, it forces AC mode, as long as your charger has enough current (at least 1A).
My charger is 2.1A, the bluetooth will probably pull 500mA and the phone will pull 1A, so in my case (with the dock) the hub should work fine, and will look a lot cleaner with only one cord running from my cigarette lighter to behind my dash.
But to each their own. I'll take pics of my setup on Tuesday.
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You know what, at first I was like NUH UH! And then I remembered, the first dock I got didn't do that AND it eventually stopped working (charging) and I had to exchange it for another one. So it was probably faulty. Good to know. Thanks for the heads up.
What's the range on this device? Sometimes I don't have good signal in the office so I have to leave it by a window. Usually no more than 20-30 feet away. Wanted to know cause I like to stream Pandora usually all day while I walk around the office.
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dwiz06 said:
What's the range on this device? Sometimes I don't have good signal in the office so I have to leave it by a window. Usually no more than 20-30 feet away. Wanted to know cause I like to stream Pandora usually all day while I walk around the office.
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I've found that the Bluetooth signal is very dependant on a variety of factors. You'll likely be on the edge of its range though.
For example, in my house I've been 20ish feet away and it works fine, but if go in a certain corner with a bunch of appliances it gets crackly.
I've also parked directly in front of a strip mall store and gone inside easily 30 feet with no issues.
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I'm glad to have found this seeing as how the HTC stereoclip does NOT route your phone calls, when a phone call comes in it mites the music and it will use the speaker on the phone nut your car speakers. It only routs music. Which seems incredibly dumb to me. But I suppose HTC has to sell you another blue tooth device to take phone calls.
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I'm glad to have found this seeing as how the HTC stereoclip does NOT route your phone calls, when a phone call comes in it mites the music and it will use the speaker on the phone nut your car speakers. It only routs music. Which seems incredibly dumb to me. But I suppose HTC has to sell you another blue tooth device to take phone calls.
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Probably because they couldn't be bothered to also lower the phone stream's volume and if they had a mic on the device it would just pick up the other person's voice from the car speakers and it would be a whole bucket of echoes without active noise cancellation.
I got mine, and I have to say it sounds fantastic. I have it in my "fixed" install. basically I have it plugged into a cigarette lighter that turns off with the car, and the audio is running under my console to the backside of my radio.
With the HTC car dock, my phone connects to my factory bluetooth handsfree for phone calls, and the Samsung for music, and standard audio, such as nav.
Only problem I have is it stays on when the power is off which means my phone stays connected when I go into my house.
I am considering cutting the battery wire on the inside to solve that issue.
A short review...
I was very excited to purchase this and rid myself of the AUX cord in my Xterra!
I spent 60 or 70$ on this item at bestbuy.com.
Pairing works great, get in the car, scan my NFC that enables bluetooth and all that automated goodness. The sound quality is comparable to the AUX cable, I find.
That is about the extent of the PROS.
The CONS is the battery life and the design of the unit.
The battery life is quite disappointing. From what I can estimate, playback time may be near 1 hour with a full charge. Though, I keep the stereoclip constantly plugged in via cigarette lighter. Even though it is plugged in, it still dies! Though, plugged in and playing, the playtime is closer to an hour and a half.
I say that the design of the stereo clip is bad because the jack does not insert flush-ly against the AUX port. You can see what I mean in the picture attached. Also, my Xterra's AUX port doesn't help this because it TOO is also designed poorly as the AUX port is indented into the dash. In a good design, it should be 'indented' OUTWARD! So boo on both HTC and Nissan for their horrible designs! lol
I don't regret buying the stereo clip, but the battery life sucks and I am forced to keep an eye on its charge and with it being inserted only about 80% of the way, I believe the sound quality could possibly improve, but I may never know what it sounds like 100% inserted in my car.
I bought an extension jack so that it is able to be inserted fully, but it became a mono set once I plugged it into the extension.
I love this item and the concept, completely! But, for others that have this item, do you find the same flaws? How do you feel about the item?
What exactly does this do? Basically use the USB port to transmit audio?
↑ It's a Bluetooth receiver.
I have one and often use it 4+hours without a charge.
I did return one though because the battery completely failed.
I've had mine for about 2 mths now. Hardly ever charge it and use it for about 45mins each day. Plug it in, switch BT on in my phone and go. Does exactly what it's supposed to. Sounds amazing. It's def a good buy.
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↑ It's a Bluetooth receiver.
I have one and often use it 4+hours without a charge.
I did return one though because the battery completely failed.
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Ahh, thanks buddy, was curious.
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What exactly does this do? Basically use the USB port to transmit audio?
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It just plugs into the AUX port in your car and then uses Apt-X Bluetooth to receive the signal for the audio. Apt-X is better sound quality than the older A2DP, but there seems to be a slight delay in audio transfer(~1.5 seconds).
I have the Samsung one, which is half the price, but does the same thing. I like it quite well but don't use it as much as I thought I would.
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It just plugs into the AUX port in your car and then uses Apt-X Bluetooth to receive the signal for the audio. Apt-X is better sound quality than the older A2DP, but there seems to be a slight delay in audio transfer(~1.5 seconds).
I have the Samsung one, which is half the price, but does the same thing. I like it quite well but don't use it as much as I thought I would.
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Ahh thanks buddy, I have BT already enabled with my car, so I wasn't sure what this did.