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They've added a section for the 8125/HTC Wizard!! FINALLY!
All they have at the moment is a swivel clip holster, but hopefully they'll have their windshield mounted cradles too, that's what i really want..
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=882
sweeeet... ive been looking for one of these for forever. i hate those leather cases that add bulk to the device, this just sits snugly holding your phone or on your waist. nice that it protects the screen too, just how i wanted it.
thanks!!
One issue
Let me know if you get one. I know the Verizon version of the wizard came with a holster like this one. Problem is, whenever I took it out of the holster the clip on top brushed against the MiniSD and it popped out like toast from a toaster. Hopefully this wont happen with this one.
Phillyjaq
I have one that I posted pictures of over at howardforums.com. It works fine. I havent had the "toaster" situation happen yet.
I just purchased this case. I was looking for a case that:
- was as thin as possible because the phone is already pretty thick
- was easy to access since the OEM case is so clunky
- had a flexible belt clip, i.e., opens and swivels. I found the static clip on the OEM case difficult to attach
- protected the screen from bumps and scratches
Here are the pluses:
+ clean, simple design
+ sturdy plastic with an excellent belt clip design. The clip is large and easy to use. It's built with a sturdy metal spring and can pivot. The pivot gives a nice solid click when it moves and can be adjusted vertically, horizontally or a couple of clicks in between.
+ easy to use two-handed. The top clip is spring-loaded and very secure. I have no concern that the phone will pop out of the case.
+ reasonable price $30. I originally wanted a slip case, but some of the leather ones out there were going for $50 bucks. Ouch!
And the minuses (in order of irritation):
- not easy to use one-handed. The problem is the location of the power switch and memory card on the phone. I find it too easy to bump the power switch with the top clip while I'm loading and unloading the phone. This creates some interesting results since it's also easy to hit other buttons on the way to and from the case. Also, I've had the phone glitch because the clip hit the memory card. This is a little scary because I don't want to ruin the card or the slot hardware.
- some flashing on the mold seam on the top clip. This was solved with some sandpaper. Not a big deal, but the flashing was sharp and I kept hitting it as I loaded and unloaded the phone.
Overall, I would rate the case as pretty good but not perfect. If I was less clumsy, maybe it would be a good one-handed case, but two-handed is okay for me. The size is right and the belt clip is great.
Sorry for the potentially silly question, but this should fit the MDA right?
yes mda fits but 30$ is redicilous..wait for them to be on ebay for 4.99 plus 1 penny shipping.. just like the car chargers
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9722705394
It's not $5, but there is some savings. I believe this is direct from Seidio. I ordered it without any hesitation. I've been looking for a holster.
Geoffrey
gmaugham said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9722705394
It's not $5, but there is some savings. I believe this is direct from Seidio. I ordered it without any hesitation. I've been looking for a holster.
Geoffrey
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Please report back how you like it, as I'm looking for a solution, too.
gmaugham said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9722705394
It's not $5, but there is some savings. I believe this is direct from Seidio. I ordered it without any hesitation. I've been looking for a holster.
Geoffrey
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Just received mine yesterday from this eBay seller. Yes, it is the Seido brand. This clip is exactly what I was looking for. I was a little concerned about clipping in and out. I guess I missed it in one of the above posts, but the top bracket is hinged, which allows you to hold it up, place the phone in the bottom brackets and let the top bracket down to hold it in. I found it very easy to do one handed after about 5 minutes of playing with it. Very good product.....IMHO
I can't say I've yet mastered the one-handed insert and remove processes. I'm giving it a couple more days before I request a refund. Do you have any hints regarding how you manage to use this holster with just one hand? I also find the top clip regularly hits either the power button, the SD card, or both. Not an optimal design at all.
Thank you.
Geoffrey
gregski said:
gmaugham said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9722705394
It's not $5, but there is some savings. I believe this is direct from Seidio. I ordered it without any hesitation. I've been looking for a holster.
Geoffrey
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Just received mine yesterday from this eBay seller. Yes, it is the Seido brand. This clip is exactly what I was looking for. I was a little concerned about clipping in and out. I guess I missed it in one of the above posts, but the top bracket is hinged, which allows you to hold it up, place the phone in the bottom brackets and let the top bracket down to hold it in. I found it very easy to do one handed after about 5 minutes of playing with it. Very good product.....IMHO
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i had mine for 2 days now and LOVE it! I mastered the one hand in/out simply....
take out - i push the clip away with my index finger and use the rest of the hand to guide/retrieve the phone...
put back in - use my index finger to "hook" the clip and push it back while the rest of the hand slides the phone into the "full seated" position, then put the clip down and just run my hand along the edges fast to make sure everything i in tight....
hope this helps...
I bought the clip too, but it keeps ejecting my memory card!
one time i took it out with out looking and my memory card fell out.
luckly, nothing broke.
i'll need to redesign a few things.
I bought the Proporta alu-Leather case and magnetic mount as I dont want to have to remove the device from the case when I put it in the car......
unfortunately the magnets are not even close to strong enough - the slightest bump seperates them.
so they are headed back and I am looking for a new solution.
any recomendations for a flip type case that can be mounted in a car without removing the device?
it is a shame as the Proporta case was nice and their customer service is the best I have encountered in a long time.
you could replace the magnets with Neodymium Disc Magnets from someone like RS.
I use these for work and a single magnet can hold up to 4 kg 25*10mm.
Just so you have an option
Arron
dansoarr said:
you could replace the magnets with Neodymium Disc Magnets from someone like RS.
I use these for work and a single magnet can hold up to 4 kg 25*10mm.
Just so you have an option
Arron
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do you know I overlooked that option - I have one sat next to me!
interestingly it is just as weak holding the case which is leading me to believe that either there is not enough mass in the plate built into the case or the couple of mm leather seperating the plate from the magnet is enough to reduce the grip. or both
i think it is likely that the magnet in the mount is already one of these as the strength is about the same.
ok, so you have one other option which is to mount magnets in both sides, remember polarity is everything.
1 thing to check is that if they have used more than 1 magnet that they haven't got one the wrong way round, you can check this with any magnet.
Tried at work, where we use these for fixtures and there should be no problem with getting a very good hold.
Arron
I just received this from Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005PR3IC0/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
not sure if i like it...it seams secure, but i had a problem with it on a bike ride today and i think im going to send it back...anyone have a good one that they recomend?
i thought about getting one for my bike also, but then for some reason i don't think i want my expensive phone getting crushed if i happen to fall over or hit something.
surprisingly that never went through my head with my iphone.
Trident offers a bike mount for their Kraken case, which should be released soon. I've used RAM mounts before, very very sturdy.
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not sure if i like it...it seams secure, but i had a problem with it on a bike ride today and i think im going to send it back...anyone have a good one that they recomend?
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I ride with my wifes old Aria in an Otterbox (REAL Otterbox) + standard 4 hole GPS mount motorcycle mount. It stays in place pretty well, but no way to interact with the phone, so I gotta leave the screen on, and the box isn't that clear, has some amount of frosting to it, although I haven't had any problems reading through it.
Plusses are it's waterproof and pretty bomb proof, so if I get caught in the rain or wreck, the phone should be safe. It'd really be nice to be able to interact with it though. I have to stop, pop the latches, open the lid...
The Note actually fits in it if I take off the phone case, but I don't think I'll be riding with it like that.
Anywho, if you want, I'll look up the exact things I got.
I don't think it's a good idea to mount a bike on the Note. It's not that big...
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khaytsus said:
I ride with my wifes old Aria in an Otterbox (REAL Otterbox) + standard 4 hole GPS mount motorcycle mount. It stays in place pretty well, but no way to interact with the phone, so I gotta leave the screen on, and the box isn't that clear, has some amount of frosting to it, although I haven't had any problems reading through it.
Anywho, if you want, I'll look up the exact things I got.
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Do you have a link for the mount? (and the case)
Thanks
I got the Samsung Car Holder for the Note which holds it very securely . It seems to have the same ball connector. Maybe it would fit together with the handle holder instead of the Window thingy. Just a thought.
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If you buy the trident kraken ams case there is a bike clip attatchment accessory you can buy seperately on the website! !
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Those squeezable mounts suck. Sorry for your loss. I have used these, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cycling-Bik...962477?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3375756eed. From ebay, and Asia. But they have worked out. You can find different sellers for them.
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Do you have a link for the mount? (and the case)
Thanks
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The note with a VERY THIN case will fit in this Otterbox. A normal silicon or TPU it wont' fit, or will just barely fit. And remember, you can't interact with the phone in the case! Although with a dremel, you could possibly have a pretty tough case that you could touch though, although it'd obviously be less bomb-proof and you'd have to do something for water resistance. As-is, it's almost bombproof and waterproof.
OtterBox 2000 Series WaterProof Case
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-2000-Series-WaterProof-Case/dp/B000EM2O2G
Arkon GN032-AMPS Bicycle and Motorcycle Mount with 4-AMPS Connection Compatible with RAM GPS Holders (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-GN032-AMPS-Motorcycle-Connection-Compatible/dp/B003FMUP14
To attach I just templated the holes on the case with the mount, drilled. To maintain water resistance, I put a piece of an old intertube between the mount and the case, just a bit of silicone, and screwed down tight. I've dunked it in in the sink, nothing. The screws on the inside I put duct tape over just in case anything rubs, but I put together a piece of cut-up foam in there to secure the Aria I normally use in the case.
http://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Ca...1&sr=1-1&keywords=waterproof+asus+transformer
think this will work? i want to use my TF in the pool/spa. anyone else have a pouch?
i'd rather buy one that i know won't leak if someone here can recommend what to buy
I dont have my Asus yet but am looking for cases so thought I would read up on options. Anyways, I had a similar pouch for my cell phone and the way it works was you put it inside the pouch, there is a seal lengthwise you use then another seal at the very top. I cant see in the pics of this case but if there are indeed two seals on the one you linked it should work great. I went swimming with the one I had for my pouch and it was always dry after taking it out of the case. But if you do order it, please post a review as I am sure others would like to know especially it being summer. Thanks
i just bought it so ill let you know
I just use a big Ziplock bag. Smaller one for my phone.
this one works great. get it. it has 3 "zip-loc" type zippers that fold onto themselves, then it is secured with velcro.
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
omniphil said:
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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I am using the infiniapps magnetic mount. It works great! Ofcourse, it depends on if your phone is naked, in a bumper, or in a case. I'm currently using the incipio feather case and have stuck the metal plates to the case itself (not my phone). and It holds really well. With the infiniapps mount, you'll only get one adhesive plate so I bought an additional one as well. See pictures for how I've attached the plates. I'll upload a picture of the phone mounted tomorrow.
infiniapps mount - i bought it on sale for $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Sm...TF8&qid=1381339071&sr=8-1&keywords=infiniapps
Additional metal plates
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Rectangular-Metal-Adhesive-Mount/dp/B00BSAD7ZQ/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
Here are pics
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So you have to put a plate on front and back of your case?
I don't use a case currently. I'm assuming I could just stick one of these pads to the back of the phone?
Are they really secure going over big bumps and stuff like that?
Yeah I put plates on the case because I didn't want to stick anything to the phone. It would obviously be lighter without a case, and thus hold better if you stuck it to the phone. It's been really secure over bumps and at high speeds. Held perfectly during a 7 hr drive last week.
I am using this one.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/281172219396?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
It's the only customfit car holder for the Ultra I could find. When in the car I remove my Ultra from the Nillkin case and put it in the holder. I use it for navigation quite a lot and I hate it when the phone is loose in the car holder which is the case with most universal clamp style holders.
I have the InfiniApps Slyde CD Slot Mount also. Best phone mount ever. CD players are usually in the best location for viewing. I had cup, dash mounts, they were terrible. I used the sticky metal plate and attached it to the back of a case. Also magnetic attachment makes for quick removal of the phone when you want to check a message etc...
omniphil said:
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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Hi can you post some pics of it...???
This is the one I got. Worked pretty good until the Z Ultra..
http://www.mountek.com/dp/B004G1L52Q
Cool these look good. Just found another one which is cheaper than the others $12.99 + $2.99 delivery. Looks like it does the same thing and will also fit the Z Ultra (checked the dimensions). Link
Is there any risk that the CD slot ones will damage the CD player? Is the slot strong enough to handle the weight of the Xperia Z Ultra?
I've been using PuGoo sticky pads for a good year or two now to mount whatever smartphone I'm using. It's very handy.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F68G58M/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
You do need a good spot for it though, which luckily my xB has.
omniphil said:
...., but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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I had same problem with those centered power/volume button and I found this -epay #251340401428-, look at seller's other items there are few kinds of mounting type for X ZU. I bought one and still waiting for the parcel so cannot review yet.
abuihsan said:
I had same problem with those centered power/volume button and I found this -epay #251340401428-, look at seller's other items there are few kinds of mounting type for X ZU. I bought one and still waiting for the parcel so cannot review yet.
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I already have this car holder and it works fine. It keeps the phone firmly in place and it is easy to put in and take out.
cholepuree1 said:
I am using the infiniapps magnetic mount. It works great! Ofcourse, it depends on if your phone is naked, in a bumper, or in a case. I'm currently using the incipio feather case and have stuck the metal plates to the case itself (not my phone). and It holds really well. With the infiniapps mount, you'll only get one adhesive plate so I bought an additional one as well. See pictures for how I've attached the plates. I'll upload a picture of the phone mounted tomorrow.
infiniapps mount - i bought it on sale for $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Sm...TF8&qid=1381339071&sr=8-1&keywords=infiniapps
Additional metal plates
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Rectangular-Metal-Adhesive-Mount/dp/B00BSAD7ZQ/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
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Does it stay in place while driving and when hitting potholes or bumps?
It does hold very strong, I just got one of these. I hate cases on my phone but I put one on so I could attach the metal plate to the inside of the case. It has never fallen off on even the biggest bumps.
I am still deciding if I want to just stick the plate to the back of my phone... I wonder how easy it is to get the adhesive off the back glass if I ever wanted to remove it...
Yes is holds really well. Just had a 6hr drive this morning!
Edit: Here is a picture of how it looks while driving.
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Just wanted to say that I just bought this:
Scosche stuckUP
Its early to tell but the quality feels solid compared to the many ebay cheapo one that end up breaking in no time.
The whole things just feel quality..and for the price it better! lol
Several ways to use it...I went with Windshield for now. Holds the phone very tightly and during the trip its very stable.
Also, I did not even have to remove the flip case I have which makes it seem a lot bulkier so I feel it will do great with either the CP12 or any of those battery/case combinations.
Happy to finally have my phone up there even if it blocks most of my view! LOL
I have come to the conclusion that a universal mount for a small tablet is the ideal car mount, so I have been looking at ebay for ones designed for the Nexus 7, Memopad 7 and Samsung Tab 7, and then checking that they can be adjusted small enough for the XZU.
this one in particular looks appropriate:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160672229905?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
it's a little bit more expensive than I'd expect for a simple product, but I've not seen a similar unit.
The one I bought above works excellent, it is for phones but depends on what you like.
I am very happy with the quality compared to all the crap I bought before lol
I have one of the Imagnet mounts in my F350 I used with another phone. I checked the Z Ultra and it sticks to it without needing the metal plate attached to the back of the phone. Right under the camera area inside the phone is enough metal that the magnet works fine. I have driven with it in that bouncy old truck and it does not come off or move around at all. The only bad thing is the metal is not centered so the phone only sits in portrait orientation. But it beats having to stick a metal plate to the back of the phone.
I like it because I am in and out a lot through the day and it is quick and easy to just toss the phone onto the magnet then just grab it off there when I need it. I have not tried it with a power cable attached but most likely it will just make it tilt over a bit depending on how much the power cable hangs down I guess. With the battery life of this phone it has not been something I have needed compared to the Mega 6.3 that would go dead much quicker streaming slacker radio over bluetooth than this beast of a phone. Most likely the charger cable would have to be supported in some way to keep it from making the phone lean to one side.