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I discovered a company called Krusell, which is a fine leather manufacturer out of Sweden. They have a line of accessories called Multidapt, which essentially allows you to use the leather case on your phone and mount it to a number of different things, including belt, backpack strap, and, best of all, car windshield (or car dashboard). I was trying to figure out what would be best for mounting options in my car, but I didn't want something permanent, as my car is only a temp. The accessory to mount to your windshield is called the Krusell Windshield Holder, and is about $15 shipped. You need to also purchase the Mogul leather case or the Multidapt accessory to hook the two of them up.
I'll take some pics if you guys wanna see!
Pics would be great thanks! anyway to hide the charging cable with this setup?
Yes, please post pics
Here's a link. http://www.sfplanet.com/product/50132/Krusell_Windshield_Holder__Mount_50132.html
Good price at $11.95 also.
I use a PDAir aluminium case ($28) and its associated car mount ($12):
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000144&products_id=6144
With two separate orders made around the holidays it took ~2.5 weeks for the items to arrive to BC.
Back to a Palm V in a Rhinoskin, I've always kept my PDAs in metal cases.
Can you post up some pics of your mogul in its leather case attached the windshield mount
I just use a generic car mount and it works fine... the only thing that worries me is that the back of the phone gets kind of hot... something with some ventilation would be awesome.
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=881
i saw this in another post, i do not have it nor have used it but it looks nice? someone buy me one and i'll test it for you
coffey_joshua said:
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=881
i saw this in another post, i do not have it nor have used it but it looks nice? someone buy me one and i'll test it for you
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I was totally thinking of buying this mount! Does anyone have it? I am wondering if it has a permanent mounting option. I have a Pro.Fit mounting bracket in my car and would love for it to be able to attach to that!
Doesn't seem like this really belongs in the upgrade forum.
I have this mount and love it. The landscape swiveling is awesome to use your keyboard for keyboard shortcuts(never for txting or emailing while driving obviously, grin). Sound quality is great from the audio out into my aux in on my car. I use it for mp3's, gps etc and it works great. I posted some pics of my install in another thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=367137
Have you guy use this one ? http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Car-Mount-H...ryZ35158QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Have you guy use this one ? http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Car-Mount-H...ryZ35158QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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that is the craziest modded mogul i have ever seen! how the heck did he, er, wait..... never mind
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Have you guy use this one ? http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Car-Mount-H...ryZ35158QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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That's pretty much identical to what I use.
It works fine, but it's got 2 downsides....
1. The back of the phone gets hot in it.. I'm sure that's not a really good thing.
2. The back of the mount blocks the speaker, so voice directions are muffled. If your car stereo has an auxilary input, problem solved... my car doesn't.
I am looking for purchase a car mount/holder for my car. However, as i drive a sports car the suspension is very stiff and therefore I need something that will cope with a very bumpy ride (some of the UK's roads are terrible at the moment!). I also use hire cars frequently, so I need something that is interchangeable between vehicles and therefore can't go for one of the brodit models that is specific to my vehicle.
I received a PDA model specific, European made, heavy duty PDA holder for the HTC Touch HD, by Herbert Richter (http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=21157&cat=2385&page=1), but this vibrates quite badly so it will be going back.
Therefore, does anyone have any suggestions for a very sturdy car holder that is transferrable between vehicles that will cope with the rigours of a GTi's very firm suspension?
Thank you, in advance, for your help.
Spudgun
My suggestion ...
I drive a 4 wheel drive car (Renault Scenic xR4) because i like to drive through easy mountain tracks from time to time and that's the combination i have. Probably it's not the best solution but i assure you my HD neve falled down and no matter about vibrations. Also, even when it's not the easiest, you can change from one car to another (i do by myself when taking my wife's car).
It's for placing into an air vent of your car.
Rgds,
Thank you very much for your suggestion
How easy is it to transfer between cars? as i had a really bad experience with one of these once and broke the air vent grille of a hire car trying to remove it
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Thank you very much for your suggestion
How easy is it to transfer between cars? as i had a really bad experience with one of these once and broke the air vent grille of a hire car trying to remove it
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Hummmmmmmmmm ...
Difficult to say, but i never broke it and never broke any grille. ¿Perhaps i did 20 times? For me it's easy to remove it but ...
Rgds,
Get one of those suction cup things from ebay. It's decent quality. The only thing I needed to do to make it work well in the Miata is add some cushion on the bottom so I can rest it against the dash and prevent it from jumping up and down. They move from car to car easily.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Windshield-...34.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=|301:0|293:1|294:30
good sturdy support!
I am going to recommend you get a Herbert Richter Gorilla Mount coupled with a custom H.R passive holder.
It's a bit more costly than most other options, but does the best job! Since you can use interchangeable holders on the gorilla mount (eg. if you get a new phone, or a second device) it's a great cost effective option than the non-branded flimsy options normally purchased.
Despite what you may think, it does look 'great' on the windscreen!!
Regards,
- RazzyUK.
Spud_work,
I purchased mine aboyut three months ago, its discreet and completely supports the phone wihtout blocking half of the windscreen
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=03039
Hope this is of use.
Regards,
Niall
I bought the one pictured below (12 Euros on ebay). Here is my opinion (of course I drive normal streets - I can't say how it does on extremely bumpy terrain).
The suction cup sticks really well to the glass (assuming both surfaces are clean, of course). At first, I was scared that the whole thing would loosen up and fall off, and so I kept checking it constantly, but it holds totally firm. Even when I go to take it off and I release the suction-lock lever, the remaining suction is still really strong.
The tray that holds the actual phone fits the HD well, and all buttons and ports are clearly accessible. I wish the phone would fit just a little tighter in the tray, but it is still fine. I never worried that it would "fall out" or anything like that. I suppose it's also good that it is not so tight that it could scratch the HD when sliding it in and out. The tray can also be easily removed and re-attached to the arm. Oh - and of course, the HD will NOT fit if you have any protective case around it (such as the silicone or hard plastic covers).
The "arm" part is easily bent and adjusted at the two joints, so you can set the HD at whatever angle you want in any direction. Once set to whatever angle, it will not loosen or bend on its own.
All-in-all, I'm very pleased with this so far and I would definitely recommend it. The user reviews I read for it on Amazon do so likewise.
I hope this helps.
Cheers!
Hi Chris Cross
As I am also in the market for a mount to use with my Touch HD could you just answer a few questions about this mount which you have:
1. is it fairly compact as the last thing i need is a mount that's in my face and completely overpowering the HD
2. are you still happy recommending it
3. is it easily changed between landscape and portrait modes
4. any chance of a link for it
Thanks for your help
T
Hey guys,
got my Herbert Richter Gorilla Mount today (it's actually the Banana Global 1 with the holder for the HD). I have to say that the quality is brilliant and the HD fits very well. I've ordered it yesterday at gps-haus.de and it arrived today. I payed 25euros (shipping included) which is absolutely OK. Anyone interested in pictures?
Greets,
Nico
n2daico said:
Hey guys,got my Herbert Richter Gorilla Mount today (it's actually the Banana Global 1 with the holder for the HD). I have to say that the quality is brilliant and the HD fits very well. Anyone interested in pictures?Greets,Nico
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Yes, post some pic's of this strong holder...
I ordered this one from Brando yesterday.
For me, it has a great design, just iphone like and I used a similar holder for my former phone (Hermes).
I drive a sportcar myself and I have to say, that vibration could possibly occur because of the "thin" arm of the holder.
My old holder did vibrate at higher speed, like above 85mph (140km/h) but could handle strong impacts, like chuckholes, very well.
greetz
playdo
playdo said:
I ordered this one from Brando yesterday.
For me, it has a great design, just iphone like and I used a similar holder for my former phone (Hermes).
I drive a sportcar myself and I have to say, that vibration could possibly occur because of the "thin" arm of the holder.
My old holder did vibrate at higher speed, like above 85mph (140km/h) but could handle strong impacts, like chuckholes, very well.
greetz
playdo
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I have that one and I can confirm that it will shake constantly during driving, which can be seriously annoying. No matter if the road is silky smooth, it will simply shake even from the engine vibration itself.
I had a temporary solution by putting it rather low and using the dashboard as an additional support. This works just fine, so you're probably gonna want to do the same unless you want to get shake-sick from trying to read anything off the screen while driving.
In the end I decided to try one of the shorter car holders that has a stiffer and shorter arm. Will report when it comes in.
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I have that one and I can confirm that it will shake constantly during driving, which can be seriously annoying. No matter if the road is silky smooth, it will simply shake even from the engine vibration itself.
I had a temporary solution by putting it rather low and using the dashboard as an additional support. This works just fine, so you're probably gonna want to do the same unless you want to get shake-sick from trying to read anything off the screen while driving.
In the end I decided to try one of the shorter car holders that has a stiffer and shorter arm. Will report when it comes in.
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I would be interested in any feedback that you have with your new purchase, as i have tried the herbert richter gorilla mount and although that is better, there is still quite a lot of vibration. However, I do own the car with the word's stiffest suspension, so I probably shouldn't expect too much!
I got my holder (look 2 posts before) on friday and I was pleased by the wonderful 360° joint.
But like Rozenthal said, that thing shakes like nothing
It has a far too long arm, so that it can't hold our device in a fixed position.
So now, I mountet the holder plate onto my old, shorter holder (same construction) and I will drive this evening to a friend.
I will post my experience tomorrow!
The one in post #8 is stable. I'm happy with it.
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The one in post #8 is stable. I'm happy with it.
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Is there a UK seller for this? as my German isn't very good!
Didn't got the time to report back yesterday.
But I will give you my experience now:
I tried my old, shorter goose neck holder with the new adapter plate.
And it worked really well
It is stable, although i drive a car with sport suspension, so there are some strong impacts on the holder. If there is a very rough street, it produces a few vibration. But that stops very fast, because the holder is much stronger.
But if you need a very stable holder, take the one from post #8 which Chris mentioned.
greetz
playdo
^that's good feedback...I'm going to check that one out since I'm getting ready to take a long trip on all kinds of roads
eversince i got a brodit phone holder for my old ipaq 6515 from proclipusa.com, I have been using it for all my phones as I just add padding to the holder to accommodate the narrower phones.
however, for HD, with a silicon skin casing (I use capdase), I can just slot the phone into the holder w/o any modification. I kinda like brodit holder because they look 'OEM' (not cheesy universal holder you see elsewhere), at the same time, my ipaq holder could be reused each time I changed my phone with some minimal modification. I change my phone every 4-6 months so it'll be too expensive for me to get a phone specific phone holder.
Hi
Does anyone know if there is a sports armband for the wrist/arm that fits the TD2?
I have searched and searched, but haven't had any luck yet...
If anyone knows of one, I would be a happy camper.
Thanks in advance.
I've been looking too and fear gaffer tape might be the only solution...
Ok, maybe a bit extreme for your needs (I assume)
http://www.aquapac.net/ukstore/small-waterproof-armband-case-br-code-210-1637-0.html
Steeve24 said:
Ok, maybe a bit extreme for your needs (I assume)
http://www.aquapac.net/ukstore/small-waterproof-armband-case-br-code-210-1637-0.html
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Ehm, yes...
Your assumption was correct
What I am looking for is a simple armband made especially for the TD2...
- but thanks for comming with a suggestion
Hi
I use a belkin iPhone one.
Works with my TD2 and my wife's Touch 3g.
Regards
Maybe something like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/A005-Armband-Case-Dopod-Touch-Diamond-2-Sprint-HTC-Hero_W0QQitemZ390097347681QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item5ad39d2461
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sport-Armband-Case-Pouch-HTC-Touch-Pro-Diamond-2-Magic_W0QQitemZ170392851064QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item27ac349278
Why?
Why risk a £400 phone by strapping it to your arm when you can slip it in a pocket or secure belt case?
If you want mobile audio while out jogging or something, why not a small pouch with your phone safely stored in and a set of A2DP headphones? No wires at all, then.
If it's some obscure use, then I've no idea... I can't see their being much of a market for an arm-based mobile phone holder... Kind of makes it difficult to answer unless you plan on walking around doing an elephant impression!
EDIT: Or get an iPod Nano
VIVANCO armband for Iphone
I purchased this one from VIVANCO which is sold as an Sport Armband for Iphones. This was the best I could find for a reasonable price (12 Euros) and is very comfortable.
DeathJester said:
Why risk a £400 phone by strapping it to your arm when you can slip it in a pocket or secure belt case?
If you want mobile audio while out jogging or something, why not a small pouch with your phone safely stored in and a set of A2DP headphones? No wires at all, then.
If it's some obscure use, then I've no idea... I can't see their being much of a market for an arm-based mobile phone holder... Kind of makes it difficult to answer unless you plan on walking around doing an elephant impression!
EDIT: Or get an iPod Nano
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Erm perhaps because you want to do some exercise and you don't have suitable pockets? Nothing worse than having a phone bouncing around all over the place.
I use the band which came with my Motorola S9s. The phone fits in perfectly though it's very tight with the plastic case on.
You can make your own with a random armband and a diamond 2 silicon case.
I just got for myself this from Nike. Fits the TD2 perfectly.
http://store.nike.com/index.jsp?country=US&lang_locale=en_US&cp=usns_CSE_081109_Froogle&l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-263183/pgid-286858&CAWELAID=377805278#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-263183/pgid-286858
for sure the sportsband that comes with the motorola S9 is most excellent fit for TD2.
Maybe with some luck it is possible to buy just the armband with ebay!
Hi
Does anyone know if there is someone that makes a bike (handelbars) holder for the Blackstone?
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I did find some on with google search, but does anyone have any experience??
yesterday, i have ordered this:
http://www.dantotec.de/shop/Richter...HD-T8282-Blackstone-100-inkl-Halteschale.html
now i have to wait for delivery
Please post your experience when you have tried it.
bike holder
Hi, I am interessted in a solid Bike holder too and was looking for the whole day. I found this in ebay germany, the producer is Haicom, tomorrow I will order.
I want to use it only in landscape mode and for me it looks appropriate for this. The only thing is that I don't trust the connection between the HTC cradle and the Handlebar attachment, so perhaps I have to stick it with instant glue, but all the other holders I saw don't have such big retaining clips in the cradle like this one.
also interested
Guys
I'm very interested in this too, looking forward to hearing experiences from you. I need to retire my Ortleib pouch!
my experience so far
The cradle i ordered is a little bit bigger then the touch hd and the connection between handlebar attachment and the cradle is a little bit unsteady like i thought but no problem. I sticked felt pads on it and its very very solid now, also a good method to avoid scratches. I've made a little video that you can see how solid this is now. So I think this is a good one only after you stick those felt pads.
Sweet it looks pretty sturdy.. If you can get it to stay in one place on the handel bars then thats the one for me
handle bars
I've mounted the cradle on my bicycle, it doesn't move from its place.
There is a rubber layer at the attachment.
Today i have received my bike holder (http://www.dantotec.de/shop/Richter...HD-T8282-Blackstone-100-inkl-Halteschale.html)
it looks realy safe (not testet in action)
i have "shaked" the holder with my touch hd over my bed and it dont pull out (i hope you know what i mean ^^)
and the size is very good, not too small and not too big "like a second skin"
in the package you get also 3 rubber for more security...
i think i can recommend this bike holder
i wait for this (cause its not in stock): http://www.dantotec.de/product_sear...417fff&query=HRI01686&x=30&y=17&channel=001_0
this product is recommended from the manufactorer, it should guarantee more stability...
I have combined this:
http://www.amazon.de/Motorradhalterung-für-Lenkstange-inkl-Schwanenhals/dp/B000RGVNK8/ref=pd_cp_ce_2
(I do not have the space for the HD directly over my handle so I needed some distance...)
with that:
http://www.amazon.de/HR-Klemmbacken...=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=ce-de&qid=1274939042&sr=1-3
(Had this one already for my car.)
I did not buy them from amazon (I forgot where I got them), but they are original from HR.
Just an advice: The first time I used my device on the bike, I lost my stylus - it must have gotten loose due to some vibrations, and it was only on a paved bike path, not cross country-like vibrations...
So better remove your stylus or find some way to fix it.
I had the luck that it was on my way to work, and it waited for me to pick it up on my way back not far from my home...
The Whistler
Ebay is perfect for this stuff.
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Hi
Does anyone know if there is someone that makes a bike (handelbars) holder for the Blackstone?
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hello la3bmna
i have this one http://www.otterbox.com/pda-cases/1900-series/1900-series-pda-case/ is a cracking unit
jez
A cradle for a bike with exposed screen like that is asking for trouble. If you go over a bad road or bump etc it can become lose or if you are in a crash there is no protection. I found its safer to get one of them arm band phone protectors and strap it down. seems to work for me
A|ex said:
A cradle for a bike with exposed screen like that is asking for trouble. If you go over a bad road or bump etc it can become lose or if you are in a crash there is no protection. I found its safer to get one of them arm band phone protectors and strap it down. seems to work for me
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learn how to ride a bike and dont crash and it cant come loose
jayjay101 said:
The cradle i ordered is a little bit bigger then the touch hd and the connection between handlebar attachment and the cradle is a little bit unsteady like i thought but no problem. I sticked felt pads on it and its very very solid now, also a good method to avoid scratches. I've made a little video that you can see how solid this is now. So I think this is a good one only after you stick those felt pads.
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Wich clip did you order with your haicom Bike Holder? I cannt find a T8282 version?
I have ordered that bike holder for the HTC Touch HD (T8282), just take a look once again. It is definitly from Haicom for the Touch HD
... I found the designation for the clip its "HI-027"
jayjay101 said:
I have ordered that bike holder for the HTC Touch HD (T8282), just take a look once again. It is definitly from Haicom for the Touch HD
... I found the designation for the clip its "HI-027"
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I can only find the carholder for the T8282, not the bikeholder.
Seems to me that no one sells this bike holder in Netherlands. Here is an ebay seller in Germany, you can order there if you don't mind.
http://cgi.ebay.de/Fahrradhalter-Ha...482571585&po=&ps=63&clkid=7404611744228772107
jayjay101 said:
Seems to me that no one sells this bike holder in Netherlands. Here is an ebay seller in Germany, you can order there if you don't mind.
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jorisdekloris said:
I can only find the carholder for the T8282, not the bikeholder.
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I bought a bikeholder at Saturn. They have several bikeholders from Hama and not expensive. Mine is even waterproof.
eddyve said:
I bought a bikeholder at Saturn. They have several bikeholders from Hama and not expensive. Mine is even waterproof.
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I'll take a look in the Saturn.
jayjay101 said:
Seems to me that no one sells this bike holder in Netherlands. Here is an ebay seller in Germany, you can order there if you don't mind.
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If i cant find one in the Saturn i'll order one from Germany.
Thanks for the both of you.
I bought this for $12 here
http://www.buy.com/prod/car-windshield-holder-mount-for-apple-ipad-black/q/loc/101/216827479.html
Here are my Pics and so far this thing is sooo sturdy and it does not budge at all. I have tried it in both of my cars and its FANTASTIC!!!!
lmfao you drive a G35 too?
Not 100% certain but I think it's illegal to have something like that mounted on your windshield in California.
I am a cop in SC and its def not illegal here. Its also not in my field of vision so its absolutely perfect! best mount yet!
How does it hold up in hot weather or rain?
My GPS falls off (usually with a good bump or pothole), even with a clean surface.
I have all but given up on suction cups.
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How does it hold up in hot weather or rain?
My GPS falls off (usually with a good bump or pothole), even with a clean surface.
I have all but given up on suction cups.
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The secret to that is to wet the suction cup and make sure no bubbles (look from outside).
TEK112 said:
How does it hold up in hot weather or rain?
My GPS falls off (usually with a good bump or pothole), even with a clean surface.
I have all but given up on suction cups.
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I have a Infinti G35 coupe and a Infiniti FX35 suv and I have honesly taken potholes and crazy driving with this thing attached to my windshield and it has held up like a CHAMP! this suction cup feels like its industrial strength. I am seriously impressed and for $12 it was the cheapest risk i could take. I def give my two thumbs up!
Looks interesting, may give it a try
Extend the mounting arm - suggestions?
I have the same (or very similar) mount I purchased from Wit-Global. My auto (Kia Sportage) has a windshield that doesn't support a good placement of the gtablet and still be able to see out the windshield safely. I would like to extend the bar that links the suction cup to the actual holder and bring it down to the position in front of my air vents. I would even try to stabilize the holder with zip ties to the vents in case of accidental suction dismount (the cold weather tends to drop the suction cup of my GPS unit off constantly although I have been riding around with the suction cup adhered for weeks albeit with no weight on the suction cup).
I thought about using some threaded rod to create the length and bend but I am concerned about the possibility that in an accident, the rod would become a missile and possible impale any back seat passengers (highly unlikely but since my kids sometime ride back there and now that I've thought of it ....). Any suggestions for a bendable solution? It would need to attach somehow to the ball connection on the bracket.
I may actually defer to the cupholder mount in another post but again I may need to bend the rod back toward the windshield. Maybe the clamps could fit on a bent piece of flat stock. Rigid, able to carry the weight of the gtablet.
hunterplatinum said:
I bought this for $12 here
http://www.buy.com/prod/car-windshield-holder-mount-for-apple-ipad-black/q/loc/101/216827479.html
Here are my Pics and so far this thing is sooo sturdy and it does not budge at all. I have tried it in both of my cars and its FANTASTIC!!!!
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I know where you are! I used to live off Harrison Bridge Rd in Simpsonville and worked at Heritage Park Amphitheater. I live in Charleston now.
anjenaire said:
I have the same (or very similar) mount I purchased from Wit-Global. My auto (Kia Sportage) has a windshield that doesn't support a good placement of the gtablet and still be able to see out the windshield safely. I would like to extend the bar that links the suction cup to the actual holder and bring it down to the position in front of my air vents. I would even try to stabilize the holder with zip ties to the vents in case of accidental suction dismount (the cold weather tends to drop the suction cup of my GPS unit off constantly although I have been riding around with the suction cup adhered for weeks albeit with no weight on the suction cup).
I thought about using some threaded rod to create the length and bend but I am concerned about the possibility that in an accident, the rod would become a missile and possible impale any back seat passengers (highly unlikely but since my kids sometime ride back there and now that I've thought of it ....). Any suggestions for a bendable solution? It would need to attach somehow to the ball connection on the bracket.
I may actually defer to the cupholder mount in another post but again I may need to bend the rod back toward the windshield. Maybe the clamps could fit on a bent piece of flat stock. Rigid, able to carry the weight of the gtablet.
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If you google "diy gorilla pod," and scan through the tutorials, I think you will find what you are looking for.
what maps do you have installed? is there a gps solution for this?
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what maps do you have installed? is there a gps solution for this?
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I am using a TomTom Bluetooth GPS with Co-Pilot and BlueGPS.
How well is it held in from sliding out, basically if you take a hard corner will it move?
Yeah this thing would be a great GPS if out of the way like that. I suppose I should think about picking up a receiver. I see the TomTom but that's around $200 as opposed to many other $50-$100 solutions.
Any good reviews or topics on GPS connection with this device? Just wanna know the stability of the two. Found various topics about connecting the two but nothing that reviews specific devices.
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Not 100% certain but I think it's illegal to have something like that mounted on your windshield in California.
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Most states traffic laws forbid you to have anything at all except your rearview mirror mounted on your windshield. Most cops will let it slide with things like air freshener hanging on your rearview or regular size gps unit. But something like that will definitely get you in trouble. Hint: someone very close to me is an LEO.
That said, suction cups are not very reliable. I've had several fall off even with clean surface. I stay away from suction cups now.
I have a gps in my car. I put velcro to stick it right above the radio. No obstruction of view. May be you guys should do the same too iff you want to use this as your gps.
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Yeah this thing would be a great GPS if out of the way like that. I suppose I should think about picking up a receiver. I see the TomTom but that's around $200 as opposed to many other $50-$100 solutions.
Any good reviews or topics on GPS connection with this device? Just wanna know the stability of the two. Found various topics about connecting the two but nothing that reviews specific devices.
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If you search the internet these standalone TomTom (and some other very, very similar) GPS bluetooth devices can be had for $35 or less. (Got mine for $15 at the time). That said it is not exactly plug and play and turn on and go like my dedicated GPS unit. But that unit doesn't have 10 inch diagonal either.
Keep searching the forum for this topic. There are some detailed instructions for using the BT GPS device, mock locations, BlueGPS and Co-Pilot as well as the voice components required (I am using VOX and an English voice, Victoria??? that I also purchased). It wasn't too difficult, other than purchasing the Co-Pilot from the market place, and then getting the settings correct including the enabling of mock locations and using a new voice engine (not sure it is required but sounds nicer). There were two files I needed beyond the voice file purchased from the market.
anjenaire said:
I have the same (or very similar) mount I purchased from Wit-Global. My auto (Kia Sportage) has a windshield that doesn't support a good placement of the gtablet and still be able to see out the windshield safely. I would like to extend the bar that links the suction cup to the actual holder and bring it down to the position in front of my air vents. I would even try to stabilize the holder with zip ties to the vents in case of accidental suction dismount (the cold weather tends to drop the suction cup of my GPS unit off constantly although I have been riding around with the suction cup adhered for weeks albeit with no weight on the suction cup).
I thought about using some threaded rod to create the length and bend but I am concerned about the possibility that in an accident, the rod would become a missile and possible impale any back seat passengers (highly unlikely but since my kids sometime ride back there and now that I've thought of it ....). Any suggestions for a bendable solution? It would need to attach somehow to the ball connection on the bracket.
I may actually defer to the cupholder mount in another post but again I may need to bend the rod back toward the windshield. Maybe the clamps could fit on a bent piece of flat stock. Rigid, able to carry the weight of the gtablet.
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I ended up taking a short cut and purchased a bean bag for my dash that fits the suction cup. That places the gtab infront of my vents below the dash about 80% and doesn't block the visibilty. A few miles of test drives and so far the suction cup has held and doesn't lurch through corners. There is some left to right motion caused by the ball joint, but overall no up and down motion and the left to right is limited. It is enough that I have to reach over and turn it back to face me. I may snake some release-able zip ties through the vent and the bracket to provide some further stability and secondary hold for the gtab. I am only hesitant in that I want to be able to remove it from the dashboard when I park the car (nothing says "smash my window" like a gps mount on the windshield or dashboard).
Overall I am pleased with the suction mount. I recommend attaching it to a beanbag mount ($19 from Sears) if you are concerned about it popping of the windshield (one could even glue it to the beanbag I supposed to really lock it together. May I will come up with a velcro solution to stabalize the unit against the air vents.
anjenaire said:
If you search the internet these standalone TomTom (and some other very, very similar) GPS bluetooth devices can be had for $35 or less. (Got mine for $15 at the time). That said it is not exactly plug and play and turn on and go like my dedicated GPS unit. But that unit doesn't have 10 inch diagonal either.
Keep searching the forum for this topic. There are some detailed instructions for using the BT GPS device, mock locations, BlueGPS and Co-Pilot as well as the voice components required (I am using VOX and an English voice, Victoria??? that I also purchased). It wasn't too difficult, other than purchasing the Co-Pilot from the market place, and then getting the settings correct including the enabling of mock locations and using a new voice engine (not sure it is required but sounds nicer). There were two files I needed beyond the voice file purchased from the market.
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Can you possibly supply a link because I cannot find anything even remotely in that price range. All my searches are turning up things in the + $100.00 range.
Thanks
rover442 said:
Can you possibly supply a link because I cannot find anything even remotely in that price range. All my searches are turning up things in the + $100.00 range.
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847936&page=3
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002CN33HA/ultragps-20/
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000GWGHOK/ultragps-20/
I think the TomTom is being jacked up because of us tablet owners. I think the above liinks will still work (top is a detailed thread) and then look at some other units. The SB-369: Gosget SB-369 Bluetooth GPS Receiver unit is identical to my om 9T00.001. Also look for 1T50.080 which is a complete kit (also discontinued) that includes the BT receiver.