I have been looking around for a sturdy phone holder that suctions to the car windshield to hold my phone when I am using google maps and gps. I have seen quite a few but Im just wondering if anyone has had experience with any in particular.
THanks
Im looking on-line for the same thing.
If and when i find one, i'll post back.
Cool. Thanks Mikey. I'll keep looking too.
I bought this suction cup for the windshield, I LOVE IT!!!
Worth the money!!
Told you i'll report back
Hello. I'm in Florida and have purchased a few different windshield mounts that well i paid 19.99 and it was JUNK. Granted this was from all the local places. Usually the heat just warps the suction cup and poof no good anymore. Have you noticed if this is happening with yours?
Mikey1022 said:
I bought this suction cup for the windshield, I LOVE IT!!!
Worth the money!!
Told you i'll report back
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Thanks bro. I just bought the same one. Looking forward to it!
haha, this is definitely a safety measure while driving and then we have a navigation machine as well. i love it!
does it block the mini usb port for charging though? i want to get one but don't want it blocking car charger since battery life sucks
best,
hbguy
tboom8669 said:
Hello. I'm in Florida and have purchased a few different windshield mounts that well i paid 19.99 and it was JUNK. Granted this was from all the local places. Usually the heat just warps the suction cup and poof no good anymore. Have you noticed if this is happening with yours?
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Since i bought this time of year, not yet.
Although i never had an issue with the sun and suction cups on any kind in part of the region.
hbguy said:
haha, this is definitely a safety measure while driving and then we have a navigation machine as well. i love it!
does it block the mini usb port for charging though? i want to get one but don't want it blocking car charger since battery life sucks
best,
hbguy
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No it does not block any of the side keys or the mini usb ports on the bottom.
Mikey1022 said:
I bought this suction cup for the windshield, I LOVE IT!!!
Worth the money!!
Told you i'll report back
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Can you rotate and use it Horizontally? For the occasional MP4 TV shows...
Remember California limited windsheild mount items (that were totallly banned before, but everyone was doing it and cops were not enforcing it) to the lower left corner only I think a 5"x5" area (so they can give tickets to center mount items now! so watch out!)
Mikey1022 said:
I bought this suction cup for the windshield, I LOVE IT!!!
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By the way, why did it go from $20.94 to $28.16?? because the picture changed? its the same item!! I bought one of these suction cup things with custom mount/quadhook for a MIO GPS for $9.99 shipped and it was a very quality built. This one sounds like its triple priced item.
I got mine. I paid about $20 for it and it looks pretty sturdy. I stuck it to the windshield yesterday evening and locked it in place. When I got in this monring, it had fallen off. I will clean the glass placement area, wet the suction cup and retry.
I did set my phone in it and go for a drive. It can hold the phone in portrait and landscape...good with auto-rotate. Overall, I like it.
I just can't trust them. Mine always seems to fall off.
Maybe a vent clip would end my worries?
Mine never has fallen off. like i said i love this one.
For the ones that keeep falling off, try moistening slightly the cup before you stick it to the windshield.
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Can you rotate and use it Horizontally? For the occasional MP4 TV shows...
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Yes you can.
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Mine never has fallen off. like i said i love this one.
For the ones that keeep falling off, try moistening slightly the cup before you stick it to the windshield.
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Yeah, I actually mixed a little water with dish soap and made a slippery mix. Then I put the soapy mix on the suction cup and stuck it to the windshield. So far, its sticking.
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Yeah, I actually mixed a little water with dish soap and made a slippery mix. Then I put the soapy mix on the suction cup and stuck it to the windshield. So far, its sticking.
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It fell off again yesterday. This is getting to be a pain in the but. Maybe I will buy some type of epoxy and put a few small dabs on the cup. Anyone got any ideas?
Return it for a new one??
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Return it for a new one??
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Hahah. I think Ill just keep it an figure out a way to make it work..
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Hahah. I think Ill just keep it an figure out a way to make it work..
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Someone is finally making a car cradle for the Touch Pro 2 that Verizon and Sprint (Not T-Mobile) should be able to use and its cheap. I emailed the U.S. seller and he said it fits though it is really for the GSM Euro versions. No surprise though as it is passive only. Heres a link to their website: http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM_Car_Mount_HTC_Touch_Pro2.aspx
Anything is better than a squeeze cradle
I have one ordered so will update a review but at $12.95 and $2.50 shipping kinda hard to go wrong even if it only lasts until Proclip gets off their duffs.
I found a coupon code for free shipping. It is hit or miss apparently but worth a try. Code is 430.
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nice find. please let us know how it works. i have a vzw tp2 as well and have been searching for a car holder. right now it sets on my passanger seat...
Just a quick question, why do you think squeeze cradles suck?
I've not had one but was considering a universal mount from Arkon, which is a squeeze cradle.
YodaJM said:
Just a quick question, why do you think squeeze cradles suck?
I've not had one but was considering a universal mount from Arkon, which is a squeeze cradle.
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Its been years since I've seen a phone thick enough that the jaws need to be anywhere near as deep as the vast majority of the squeeze cradles on the market yet they still make them that deep, at least the ones that are big enough to hold a PDA. This would not be much of a problem except they use soft foam in the jaws that is almost invariably also very thick. When you squeeze it tight enough to keep the phone from falling out, it has a tendency to roll the foam right down over the screen making it difficult to use things like the slide tray in Touchflo 3D. It is also difficult to remove the phone as after a short while the teeth of the jaw start wearing down and it sticks closed making the button hard to push. And thats with a good cradle like and Arkon, which is what I have been using. Lesser quality cradles are even worse. There are better squeeze cradles that address these issues but they are all for Iphones. Saw a nice one the other day with nice thin jaws and rubber grips that fit the phone perfectly with a friction lock instead of teeth and a cam but it had and Ipod cable and FM transmitter built in making it very expensive at like $69. Looked real nice too with a nice shiny finish like the phone has but at that price, wasn't going to buy something that I had to cut up to use. To bad the company did not make one with a USB cable instead. Unfortunately most of the good stuff is made by companies that drank large quantities of the Steve Jobs kool-aid years ago.
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Its been years since I've seen a phone thick enough that the jaws need to be anywhere near as deep as the vast majority of the squeeze cradles on the market yet they still make them that deep, at least the ones that are big enough to hold a PDA. This would not be much of a problem except they use soft foam in the jaws that is almost invariably also very thick. When you squeeze it tight enough to keep the phone from falling out, it has a tendency to roll the foam right down over the screen making it difficult to use things like the slide tray in Touchflo 3D. It is also difficult to remove the phone as after a short while the teeth of the jaw start wearing down and it sticks closed making the button hard to push. And thats with a good cradle like and Arkon, which is what I have been using. Lesser quality cradles are even worse. There are better squeeze cradles that address these issues but they are all for Iphones. Saw a nice one the other day with nice thin jaws and rubber grips that fit the phone perfectly with a friction lock instead of teeth and a cam but it had and Ipod cable and FM transmitter built in making it very expensive at like $69. Looked real nice too with a nice shiny finish like the phone has but at that price, wasn't going to buy something that I had to cut up to use. To bad the company did not make one with a USB cable instead. Unfortunately most of the good stuff is made by companies that drank large quantities of the Steve Jobs kool-aid years ago.
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Thanks for the response, very good reasons not to go with a giant squeeze cradle.
I've been looking at this mount http://www.arkon.com/phonemount.php
Curious if anyone else has used it with the TP2.
My phone works splendidly with a $15 squeeze cradle from Walmart. It's not too thick, secure, and does not obscure the screen.
I have an old Treo 650 Pro-clip mount that works perfectly with the TP2. The phone slides in securely and comes out easily. Obviously no active connection but it works great. I put double sided tape in the back of the of the mount and it holds my Fuze perfectly as well.
yo Techitrucker,
you ever get that car cradle. i am really thinkin bout getting one, but would like to hear some first hand experience with it, especially since we both got vzw
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yo Techitrucker,
you ever get that car cradle. i am really thinkin bout getting one, but would like to hear some first hand experience with it, especially since we both got vzw
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Just came in the mail on Saturday. The cheap shipping took one week to the day. Quality of the cradle is very good. The clip at the top is actually spring loaded, not just plastic that bends back, like the Seidio holsters. It is removable if you won't need to use the cradle in landscape to make it easier to take in and out. The cut out at the bottom is definitely for the CDMA phones. It should work with the European versions also. THIS CRADLE WILL NOT WORK ON THE T-MOBILE VERSION AT ALL. It is a perfect fit for my Verizon phone. This is not a cradle you want if you need to use the keyboard while it is in. For me that is not and issue and it makes me uncomfortable having plastic wedged between my keyboard and screen anyways. Seems like it would be hard on the slider. The windshield mount is very nice. It has push button friction locks instead of screws for the joints and the rotation is spring loaded so its easy to rotate when needed one handed. The suction cup is very large and has a good positive locking mechanism. It is larger than the average suction cup so if you need a dash disk like I do, you will need the largest one you can find. Unfortunately it does not come with one. Since they are selling this so inexpensively, that probably a place they needed to cut their losses. The quality of the cradle is much higher than the price. The cradle does not use a standard mechanism to join it to the mount so you will either have to use the one it came with or go to the website and see if they have another kind of mounting solution. This is really the only limitation I can find. You will not be able to use it with your Proclip solution if you have one. Any more questions you have, just leave them in this forum.
thanks man sounds sweet. yeah i am just lookin for something to just hold my phone in the car, and this sounds great. thanks for takin the time to review. i am only a couple hours from the websites store, hope it doesn't take a week, hah. buyin one right now.
whats this proclip you are talkin about? i am new to the ppc phone genre. are they really that superior? what would you say makes em better than this cradle you just got? just curious, like hearing first hand experiences, thanks
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My phone works splendidly with a $15 squeeze cradle from Walmart. It's not too thick, secure, and does not obscure the screen.
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Hi:
What department did you find it in? I have searched by where the cell phone cases are, and can't find a thing.
Thanks!
cincy1020 said:
Hi:
What department did you find it in? I have searched by where the cell phone cases are, and can't find a thing.
Thanks!
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check automotive section
MrGoodCat said:
thanks man sounds sweet. yeah i am just lookin for something to just hold my phone in the car, and this sounds great. thanks for takin the time to review. i am only a couple hours from the websites store, hope it doesn't take a week, hah. buyin one right now.
whats this proclip you are talkin about? i am new to the ppc phone genre. are they really that superior? what would you say makes em better than this cradle you just got? just curious, like hearing first hand experiences, thanks
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I had one for my Touch Pro and it was nice enough but it kind of made the gap between the keyboard and phone wider over time. If you absolutely have to have the keyboard open while driving its probably the best on on the market, though to me that keyboard open is just and invitation to disaster. Its hard enough to keep hands off the phone while closed They are not inexpensive by any means. Depending on how you need to configure it you can easily spend well over a $100 bucks. The powered cradle alone without a car specific mount is $60 which is competitive with other powered solutions, but the non powered ones at $40 bucks seem more than a little like highway robbery to me especially since you will still spend $30+ on the mounting solution for the cradle. Still, if you need that keyboard open its the only decent solution at this time. They have no powered option for Verizon yet, but the non powered one they have listed for the AT&T Tilt 2 will work on Verizon and Sprint. The phones are exactly the same shape as the AT&T phone except for the ports on the bottom. If you want a fitted cradle but don't need the keyboard to open while mounted, this is the posted cradle only real solution I've found, but its inexpensive and good quality.
Now if you want the best of both worlds, I was wrong about the Proclip mounts not working with the cradle. They make absolutely the best mounting solution hands down since there is no damage to the vehicle. They have cradle adapters on the site that will make it work and the price is not to bad.
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionp...egoryid=&p_year=&p_countryid=0&p_leftorright=
The suction cup on the cradle is 3.25 inches and this adapter is 3.5 inches so it should work.
I'm not a fan of clamp holders or suction cups, had enough of unintentional flying objects. I usually make my own holders that slip into a vent clip from theclip.com
http://theclip.com/store/Ultra-Clip-with-Vent-Mount-p-16176.html
This time I found a perfect custom made touchpro2 holder for $1.35! It clips right into the vent clip with just a little grinding on the vent clip. It holds the phone solidly and perfectly positioned for easy phone use and GPS mapping.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/pro2holster.html
Nice find
RemE said:
I'm not a fan of clamp holders or suction cups, had enough of unintentional flying objects. I usually make my own holders that slip into a vent clip from theclip.com
http://theclip.com/store/Ultra-Clip-with-Vent-Mount-p-16176.html
This time I found a perfect custom made touchpro2 holder for $1.35! It clips right into the vent clip with just a little grinding on the vent clip. It holds the phone solidly and perfectly positioned for easy phone use and GPS mapping.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/pro2holster.html
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Nice find on the holster. Never had a problem myself with a good suction cup holder and nothing bounces like a Freightliner. I find that taping a small vanity mirror to the dash works much better than those little round plastic disks since they where designed to stick to glass. If you have two phones and two holders like I do, the small rectangular one they sell in the automotive department at Walmart will hold both and its only 2 bucks and looks nice. I am not a fan of any kind of vent clip. The two worst enemies of electronics are heat and cold and something as heavy as a PDA is going to break the vent eventually. What I have done in the past is use something like this: http://theclip.com/store/The-Clip-Mount-p-16156.html with a holster or case.
I'm going to get the holster. Been looking for one that faces out like that.
I already have a clip in the car so won't need to take my mount with me when I get off the road.
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Never had a problem myself with a good suction cup holder and nothing bounces like a Freightliner. .... If you have two phones and two holders like I do......
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Driving a semi, using not one cell phone, but two???
You're probably a great driver. But I'm glad there are several states between you and I.
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Someone is finally making a car cradle for the Touch Pro 2 that Verizon and Sprint (Not T-Mobile) should be able to use and its cheap. I emailed the U.S. seller and he said it fits though it is really for the GSM Euro versions. No surprise though as it is passive only. Heres a link to their website: http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM_Car_Mount_HTC_Touch_Pro2.aspx
Anything is better than a squeeze cradle
I have one ordered so will update a review but at $12.95 and $2.50 shipping kinda hard to go wrong even if it only lasts until Proclip gets off their duffs.
I found a coupon code for free shipping. It is hit or miss apparently but worth a try. Code is 430.
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tons of this stuff on ebay - pick a random one at 10-12 bucks with free shipping and if it doesnt work out too great its no big loss
Anyone know if this will work for the Tilt 2??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....5&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_4013wt_939
Thats exactly what im looking for but thats the only thing that comes close. I want a sturdy vent mount that can rotate to landscape mode
BRODIT or PROCLIP here in the USA. They have been on the market for about 100 years. at least :-D
They make active, passive, ... versions of their mounts. For almost all available mobile devices. Great quality.
www.brodit.se
www.proclipusa.com
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...egory=4&device_brand=16708&device_model=17907
NOT TRUE.
Just spoke with porclip.
The t-mobile version has not been developed and they do not expect it to be manufactured soon.
mpr_ger said:
BRODIT or PROCLIP here in the USA. They have been on the market for about 100 years. at least :-D
They make active, passive, ... versions of their mounts. For almost all available mobile devices. Great quality.
www.brodit.se
www.proclipusa.com
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...egory=4&device_brand=16708&device_model=17907
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Was wondering if there was a car mount for this bad boy? I know ram makes a good car mount for the ipad, but im not sure if their cradle is adjustable because even though this is 10" i dont think it has the same shape haha..
i been looking at this one Car Mount it's adjustable so it might just work.
I was looking at that one eluminx. It didn't seem to get a good rating. Another one I came across was from the UK amazon site. I haven't looked for it on US site yet. Here's a link... http://www.amazon.co.uk/ULTIMATEADDONS-Mount-Holder-Medion-Netbook/dp/B003CI7Y74
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i been looking at this one Car Mount it's adjustable so it might just work.
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I would like to see one for a cup holder.... how are you possibly going to stick this to your windshield with this large and heavy device???????????
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I would like to see one for a cup holder.... how are you possibly going to stick this to your windshield with this large and heavy device???????????
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Check mountguys.com, they have one for an android tablet, looks to be adjustable
I plan on using a sheet of Kydex to form around my gtab and canibalizing an old suction mount to mount it on. Then I can get those little adhesive suction discs and affix it once I find the best location.
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I plan on using a sheet of Kydex to form around my gtab and canibalizing an old suction mount to mount it on. Then I can get those little adhesive suction discs and affix it once I find the best location.
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I say on your windshield like where people put their sirius radios LMAO, talk about an obstruction of view HAHA
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Was wondering if there was a car mount for this bad boy? I know ram makes a good car mount for the ipad, but im not sure if their cradle is adjustable because even though this is 10" i dont think it has the same shape haha..
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Here's mine: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM2625697602P?prdNo=16&blockNo=40&blockType=G40
$14 @ Sears . . .
How do you mount this bad boy to the windshield?
I ordered this one. It's for an Eee pc but it should work.
http://www.amazon.com/PHR-NB-PB2-26...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1293653673&sr=1-3
honestly i think that the gtab in the car would be pretty damn cool to use, however i think it just MIGHT be an obstruction of view if you guys were to get the windshield mounts for the tab, believe you will def get a few tickets for that from the local cops looking to meet 'quotas'. maybe if there was something where you can dock it say where the lighter is or in the middle console somehow but on the windshield prob isnt the best place for it, just my 2 cents
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honestly i think that the gtab in the car would be pretty damn cool to use, however i think it just MIGHT be an obstruction of view if you guys were to get the windshield mounts for the tab, believe you will def get a few tickets for that from the local cops looking to meet 'quotas'. maybe if there was something where you can dock it say where the lighter is or in the middle console somehow but on the windshield prob isnt the best place for it, just my 2 cents
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I agree, big time! I plan on mounting mine lower in my work van. I also plan on "fabricating" some sort of recessed dock type enclosure in my truck. I had plans for a carputer but I think a gtab dock would be way more convenient....and way sweeter!
Hoping to tap the knowledge of the guys at this forum. They build some awesome setups here. I know this isn't for the average person, but I am already half way there in my vehicle.
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/fabrication/
Is it the same size as iPad?
Look at this one
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.44927
Mountguys has a cupholder version that's adjustable.... I have one on order that should be here tomorrow..
Ill post some pictures....
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Bad idea... for my car anyways...
I drive an Evo with 600AWHP and a lots of grip. This thing will not be held by some suction cup.
I am looking to make a bracket of some sort for the center console.
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Mountguys has a cupholder version that's adjustable.... I have one on order that should be here tomorrow..
Ill post some pictures....
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Did you get it? I've been eying the cupholder mounts at mountguys. I was hoping that they had one that could handle my gtab and elocity
Not yet....
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i been looking at this one Car Mount it's adjustable so it might just work.
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aamon17 said:
Here's mine: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM2625697602P?prdNo=16&blockNo=40&blockType=G40
$14 @ Sears . . .
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I bought one of these iPad suction cup mounts from some random site on BensBargains.net and use it with a beanbag friction dash mount... on my desk. The setup is just too large and cumbersome to be placed on the dashboard. Not to mention the ball head mechanism never seems to get tight enough to hold the tablet steady when I touch anything on either the extreme left or right of the tab.
Ok so I could not wait for a stand and did not want to go put $$ down on something that was not perfect fitting for the Gtab.
I have lots of tools and wood, so here is my 15min $0 Gtab stand.
I used a piece of scrap PERGO flooring from when I did my kitchen that matches the wood on my desk and it has a foam underside built on to it for no scratches.
I have felt pads in the corners where the tablet touches.
Tab sits at a 45 degree angle. I already have ideas for a adjustable version as well that may swivel.
it has my my enjoyment of the gtab better.
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Ok so I could not wait for a dock and did not want to go put $$ down on something that was not perfect fitting for the Gtab.
I have lots of tools and wood, so here is my 15min $0 Gtab Dock.
I used a piece of scrap PERGO flooring from when I did my kitchen that matches the wood on my desk and it has a foam underside built on to it for no scratches.
I have felt pads in the corners where the tablet touches.
Tab sits at a 45 degree angle. I already have ideas for a adjustable version as well that may swivel.
it has my my enjoyment of the gtab better.
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So its a stand, not a dock. Oh.
Very nice. I wish I was that crafty with wood.
h4x0rjdag said:
So its a stand, not a dock. Oh.
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You are correct and I stand corrected. it is more of a stand at this point. It could turn into a dock down the road if the one viewsonic makes is not up to my standards I guess.
Thanks for pointing out my mistake, it has been updated.
Very nice, I was thinking about something like this, but much smaller. Something like a kickstand on the device with rubber feet, not sure why they didn't build something in for using with keyboard, but I guess that is what their dock will be for.
Here is my Lego stand. I actually made it for my EVO but the Gtab fits as well.
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Here is my Lego stand. I actually made it for my EVO but the Gtab fits as well.
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Awesome, I did not have any lego's or that would have been easier for sure.
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Here is my Lego stand. I actually made it for my EVO but the Gtab fits as well.
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Ahh the Joy of Legos... I gave my 5 yr. old son, who reminds me he is 12 yrs. old in Lego years, my ZT-180 tablet with a Lexar 32GB USB disk loaded with 19 hours of 'Star Wars the Clone Wars' episodes... and sure enough I found him watching it on the floor while playing Lego with Star Wars characters and he had incorporated the tablet into his 'Command Ship' that he was building...
He used a LOT more pieces to hold his tablet up
I don't know if my son would let me have the lego pieces to build that, I would have to fight him for them!
I saw a video on youtube of a guy using a wooden plate stand, like a tripod. He got it for $10 at some store, probably WM or Target. Submitter was ehunyadi
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I saw a video on youtube of a guy using a wooden plate stand, like a tripod. He got it for $10 at some store, probably WM or Target. Submitter was ehunyadi
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This is really the best cheap stand... I used to use one when I had my GenTouch.
Mine was black and actually looked really slick... I'm sure you could find a variety at any thrift store. Found mine layin around the house somewhere.
i bought a stand and it just came in. it works nicely and it was only 7 bucks
You can also use a business card holder from an office supply store. The metal mesh ones work good because they do need a slight bend in the top to add stability.
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i bought a stand and it just came in. it works nicely and it was only 7 bucks
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Where did you get that? That's perfect for the car seeing as I drive like 5-6 hours a day.
I still like mine...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=844777
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This is really the best cheap stand... I used to use one when I had my GenTouch.
Mine was black and actually looked really slick... I'm sure you could find a variety at any thrift store. Found mine layin around the house somewhere.
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I know I posted my quick stand on slatedroid, but not sure about here. One more time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuSKRFmle90
You can also adjust the angle of the tablet by drilling a few more holes in the base closer to the slot. If you dont have the tools for the slot, just glue a strip of wood where the slot is. Simple!
what's point of tablet if you are going to use it like laptop?
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You were right had to add a little support to it but it worked out just fine.
Love the LEGO Stand!
Awesome stand! You got any schematics for the build? ;P Really awesome I'm seriously considering building one, oh and getting Lego for my son too.
Good job!!! I may have to try this out myself. For now I bought a picture frame holder from amazon that works quite well.
I been using my GPS suction mount. It make a great stand and it also work for holding the g tablet with one hand. Oh, and it's cheap.
See this thread for pics:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10099907&postcount=10
Oh, and can be picked up at Best Buy or amazon.
Cheap option: $10
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1R0XVJJ2GGEEDQBQD4N3
A little more adjustable option: $12
http://www.amazon.com/GARMIN-010-10823-03-Adjustable-Suction-Cup/dp/B0012MJXXA
Thats an excellent idea!! Thanks for that, I was using a picture frame holder, but I like this better.
[email protected] said:
Thats an excellent idea!! Thanks for that, I was using a picture frame holder, but I like this better.
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Glad you found it useful. It's made my tablet much more enjoyable.
My dock just arrived, but I like this for when the docks not needed (charging, HDMI out, ethernet). the dock has a fixed angle. I can muve the suction cup up or down and modify the angle as I like or the situation dictates.
$1 wire picture frame holder from walmart. Works great and was really cheap.
jasco13 said:
$1 wire picture frame holder from walmart. Works great and was really cheap.
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yup, thats exactly what I did, works great.
I have been using one made for the Ipad by Targus. Its a little clear acryllic plastic peice that allows for 45 degree viewing and 80 degree viewing for Portrait mode as a reader. It was only 15 bucks at Micro center.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&biw=1707&bih=787&q=Ipad+Stand+Targus&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=5638337552270977208&ei=klsfTffqGo64sQO7_di4Cg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CEIQ8wIwAw#
Suction Cup Stand
Tried this out for myself and it works great.
Thanks for the idea.
Local Target had the Garmin ones for $12.... wish Ihad picked it up.
I wouldn't want to be around when you're carrying it around with one hand and that suction cup lets go...
festivus said:
I wouldn't want to be around when you're carrying it around with one hand and that suction cup lets go...
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If you lok at the picture you might notice I don't just grab the holder. My hand is under the tablet with my thumb or fingers around it. I can comfortably hold it with one hand this way.
As a stand, even if the suction cups came loose, it would be a big deal.
If left on for a long time eventually they will come loose. I only put it on when I'm using it and it if fairly sturdy. But yes... due care is in order.
I bought a garmin suction cup holder on e-bay for $ 6 delivered. Works perfectly!
Great idea.
Getting mine from ebay as well, $3, that's crazy.
Been wracking my brain trying to come up with some sort of stand i liked, and this was it, great idea.
I have the carbon covering on the back. I'm suspecting the suction won't work, anyone can confirm? Thanks.
pc2828 said:
I have the carbon covering on the back. I'm suspecting the suction won't work, anyone can confirm? Thanks.
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I have the same covering and no it will not hold suction.
Do you think that one of these things would be sturdy enough to hold during a car ride? Im contemplating using my old GPS suction mount as an alternative as you recommended.... My idea would be to have the side that is used usually on the GPS to be screwed into existing holes in my car.... I have a fairly comfortable non-bumpy ride (Yukon) so, it's got me thinking....
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Do you think that one of these things would be sturdy enough to hold during a car ride? Im contemplating using my old GPS suction mount as an alternative as you recommended.... My idea would be to have the side that is used usually on the GPS to be screwed into existing holes in my car.... I have a fairly comfortable non-bumpy ride (Yukon) so, it's got me thinking....
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Hummm... It may, at least for a while.
Honestly there is a change it would lose suction at some point and end up falling. So it's up to you.
Ive ordered some of the carbon fiber for the back of the tablet, im just concidering that if im going to stick this carbon fiber on the back, perhaps i could maybe put a hole in it and incert some sort of bracket, or clip, that i could connect a mount or stand too, if the gtab had some sort of connection on the back, even if it was just some sort of sleeve for a mount to slid into, would make it easy to make a stand, and have some sort of car mount, what do you guys think about this idea ?
i don't have anything on the back of my tab, but can't get the suction cup to stay more than a few minutes. are you using something to hold it in place other than suction?
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i don't have anything on the back of my tab, but can't get the suction cup to stay more than a few minutes. are you using something to hold it in place other than suction?
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Nope... Just the suction cup.
Maybe you have a bad suction cup. Male sure it clean.Wipe both surfaces with a damp cloth.
Another universal stand that works great with tablet
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/IPAD-ST-Univers...412?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35af09a474
Just ordered one of these from ebay? £20 with free delivery. Anyone got one? How good are they? Mine will be going in my van so I can use sygic for satnav and for music.
Let us know how it works, I have been looking for something like this for the exact reasons you are.
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Let us know how it works, I have been looking for something like this for the exact reasons you are.
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Hi Wounded.
Got the mount this morning. All I can say is, well worth the money. It has a long flexible stem, idea for long dashboards. Twin suction cups. The part where you put your transformer is removeable, leaving just the suction cups and stem in place. Came very well packaged and fast delivery.
I will post some pics tommmorrow. Works very well with Sygic. I plug mine in via 3.5mm jack lead to stereo and wifi tethered to phone.
Seg
[/B][/B]A couple of quick pics.I will post some more in van later.
Did you have the cracked windscreen before or after you attached to TF to it?
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Did you have the cracked windscreen before or after you attached to TF to it?
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LMAO, they were there before. My boss is too tight to have it replaced.
The mount on the other hand works very well. Very pleased with it.
Seg
Seg2012 said:
Just ordered one of these from ebay? £20 with free delivery. Anyone got one? How good are they? Mine will be going in my van so I can use sygic for satnav and for music.
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Quality idea
The above wouldn't be legal in California, due to it being attached to the front windshield.
I've ordered this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VG6LDE/ref=oh_o00_s01_i02_details
(Satechi ST-TP01 Car Holder Mount). It was $30 when I ordered it.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
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The above wouldn't be legal in California, due to it being attached to the front windshield.
I've ordered this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VG6LDE/ref=oh_o00_s01_i02_details
(Satechi ST-TP01 Car Holder Mount). It was $30 when I ordered it.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
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That would be an issue here in the UK as it is in front of the heater grill and we need that grill for heating here, not air con,lol, thus it would heat up the Eeepad (not good)
Thats a good point about the heaters...but it depends where they are situated. The OP's setup would have the same issue if the vents were in the same spot.
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Thats a good point about the heaters...but it depends where they are situated. The OP's setup would have the same issue if the vents were in the same spot.
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I see what your saying here, and thought about this very issue when initially deciding where to place mine. I have now settled on a pretty central location with the base of the TF just above the display of the stereo. Vision is good, no obstructions. Having used it for a couple of days, I have now gone off the idea of using Sygic for Satnav and have changed to Co-Pilot and to be fair, seems to be working alot better. I was finding Sygic to be slightly behind when driving, not a great deal, but for a picky person like me, it was enough.
Hi man,
Was looking for something like this, your confinced me to buy also one, can't wait to get my hands on it. Much better then my 3.9 (or so) inch phone, thanks for the topic and the information!
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can't find it on ebay? Only find some with 1 suction cup.... also found this on DX:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/univer...-ipod-gps-mp4-cell-phone-6-5-10-devices-39284
Anyone who have this one?
is there a link for the dual suction cup one?
I may be interested in getting that myself
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I may be interested in getting that myself
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the DX one? I don't think it will hold it if you are not driving on a flat (tarmac) surface.... so I am looking for a more stable/secure one
ps why do you have your internet speed in your sig? is that high in the USA?
I got this one from ebay here.
I have tried this on most road surfaces: Tarmac, concrete, off road(I mean really bad roads). Not had a moments bother. The dual suction cup works really well. Added bonus of being able to remove the part which you put your TF in and leave the stem still attached. The stem is bendable, but stiff so not to move whilst holding the TF.
Like I said, very happy with it and worth the money imho.
Seg
gkillerx said:
Hi man,
Was looking for something like this, your confinced me to buy also one, can't wait to get my hands on it. Much better then my 3.9 (or so) inch phone, thanks for the topic and the information!
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can't find it on ebay? Only find some with 1 suction cup.... also found this on DX:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/univer...-ipod-gps-mp4-cell-phone-6-5-10-devices-39284
Anyone who have this one?
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I personally wouldn't trust just one suction cup.
Seg
Seg2012 said:
I got this one from ebay here.
I have tried this on most road surfaces: Tarmac, concrete, off road(I mean really bad roads). Not had a moments bother. The dual suction cup works really well. Added bonus of being able to remove the part which you put your TF in and leave the stem still attached. The stem is bendable, but stiff so not to move whilst holding the TF.
Like I said, very happy with it and worth the money imho.
Seg
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THanks for the reply and link! Can you explain how the mount works, or make a photo of it without the asus in it? because it looks like there is no support on the bottom of the device? and how do you clip it in? Hope you can help me buy one
i don't think I would trust suction cups in general. Back when I had an Ipad 2 I picked up a mount that attached to the car seat. You basically loosen a bolt, and it mounts in between the bolt and the seat, you tighten it back up and that's it! After I picked up my tf I tried it out in my car and it works perfecttly. I guess I can't link yet.. but I found mine at mount guys dot com, but I've seen similar ones elsewhere.
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THanks for the reply and link! Can you explain how the mount works, or make a photo of it without the asus in it? because it looks like there is no support on the bottom of the device? and how do you clip it in? Hope you can help me buy one
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Yeah. Give me 5 minutes.
Seg
Here you go, a couple more pics.
The mount itself isn't just designed for the TF. I think it is universal. The sides are adjustable and release the TF via the switch underneath.
Seg