so im looking to mount my transformer in my car.
My main concern is finding a way to mount it have it charging and play Music off it without having wires all over the place like one from the headphone jack and one from the pin connector. What are my options?
I can't seem tl find any simple mounting solutions either
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I use my wizard in the car, and have an adapter (ebay,£3) that goes from the headset out to a microphone and has a 3.5 socket - this then plugs into the mp3 input on my car stereo to give me a full hands-free solution - works great, but I have to unplug the headset connector to use TomTom, otherwise I can't use my stereo while I'm driving!
Anyhow, I've seen a car mount with built in charger and speaker on ebay and at http://www.pdamods.co.uk/products.asp?cat=125 - I was wondering if anyone else had got one and what they thought of it.
My main question is whether it has a built in microphone so that you can use the phone when its in the mount, or does it render the phone useless while it's in there?
** BTW, if anyone want's an easy to install copy of TT6, mail me!
No, that mount does not have a built in microphone. But it works well in combination with a BT handsfree.
That looks a lot like the i.Trek mount offered by Semsons. That mount has a microphone mounted in-line on the cable connecting the Wizard speaker to the mount's powered speaker. It's not shown in the photo but it's on the right side of the mount.
Now if they only made one that powers it and connects an external antenna in one step!
I really wonder if engineers who design stuff like this never get out or get to play with equipment they develop?
I have had a Nokia 6340i for many years and had the handsfree cradle in my vehicles and they were absolutely the best thing since sliced bread! Now however, the newer Nokia's aren't compatible with that kit, so I couldn't upgrade the phone. I was forced to finally buy a new phone and got a Cingular 8125, but now I see there's no powered cradle with antenna connection!
It's really a shame they don't think designs through to the end users needs! I also bought the Pioneer DEH-9800BT stereo, but it doesn't look like it's going to be worth it since I have to tell it to connect evertime I get in the vehicle, which means I have to remove it from my belt case and dork with it to get it connected. The radio also has a limit of 350 contacts for the primary user and I have in excess of 600 and growing so I guess it's going back.
Any other choices anyone can suggest for a Cingular subscriber? I really just want a hands free method for using the phone in the vehicle without having to meddle with the phone or the HF device and also be able to pick up external antenna connection like the Nokia car kit provided for many years of reliable service!
Thanks for any help!
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anyone know where I can get this in Canada?
http://www.pdamods.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=A111UCRIJAMMNT&cat=125
Thanks!
Does a desk docking station exist with audio out, so I can have it sitting in a dock, charging, whilst listening to music from it at work...?
(using either a standard headphone jack or the bizzare (and annoying) Hermes headphone connector)
for some strange reason you would think HTC or ATT would have this as standard? but no... esp since they made this 11 pin usb plug... i tried to find one but i cant.. my only hope is to buy or use the stock or oem 11 pin wires and spliting them apart and trying to find all the pins... that or im getting sick of it and might as well make my own custom 3.5mm jack maybe one with a mic as well? who knows... i took my 8525 apart i saw some wasted space inside it could work. if others havent done so already...
though your right single plug and using the exisiting one is ideal.. and would be best for things like car docking cradle with usb sound and charging...
Have you seen this? I'm thinking of getting it...
http://www.bargaincell.com/product_15549_2614.html
Can't really find more info or reviews on it.
Interesting docking station... but doesn't have audio out, only audio in for other devices to use the speakers. I'm after a desktop docking station with simply a line out so I can have it docked and use headphones at the same time... I suppose bluetooth headphones is the only way.
mudda said:
Have you seen this? I'm thinking of getting it...
http://www.bargaincell.com/product_15549_2614.html
Can't really find more info or reviews on it.
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AVOID THIS COMPANY LIKE THE PLAGUE!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1443395&postcount=22
Ok so car mounts I get it there are a thousand threads out there. So hopefully this will be a new one. Either way I've been looking at car mounts and have noticed that the universal biker mount seems to maybe, possibly, ok with a little retro fitting could possibly fit the stem on the rear view mirror of my truck (or any truck or car for that matter). So that being said I was wondering if anybody has tried these type of mounts on a bike, motorcycle (or even the stem of a cars rear view mirror for that matter)? If you have tried it on any of these moving vehicular objects how did the mount hold up, and most importantly how well did it hold your phone? Either way I am considering ordering it and giving it a whirl. This should give you the link.http://www.crocwireless.com/igrip-universal-biker-kit-for-samsung-vibrant-galaxy-s.html Thanks in advance for any thoughts, ideas, possible safety implications, or maybe even an idea on how to make this impromptu heads up display happen.
Back in the day (before my phones had 3.5mm headphone jacks) I used one of these for audio+power:
http://www.amazon.com/OEM-3-5mm-Headset-Adapter-Converter/dp/B001RXTDP2/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_c
Since I don't use the samsung oem car dock (case doesn't fit), I've been looking for something similar to mimic the combined audio/usb connection, as this would solve my bt headset issues. I've been considering simply buying a dock and tearing it apart to get at the cables. Anyone found something that works? Extra points if the Car Cradle app launching pin is present. Thanks.
Interested in getting a car dock for my I777 anybody know of one that works well but allows the use of cases?
I bought Arkon SM410 dashboard dock through amazon prime. a vent mount comes a long with it, but it doesn't work too well on my truck. The mount is universal so you can fit on other phones as well. I like this mount because i can still because the camera lens is not obstructed. I can take camera shots or video record.
I picked a generic mount out at Wal Mart for like 6 bucks, had to rip off some little styrophome things to fit my phone in, but it worked great for my Captivate and my GS2. Only works in portrait mode though.
All-in-one FM Transmitter Hands-free Car Kit For Blackberry Phone
http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-in-one-...ccessories&hash=item43aa70ecc6#ht_2575wt_1139
It works for me...
I just pulled one of the rubber on the side to make space for the case lol.
it comes with a micro usb and mini usb cable for charging phone.. it is universal.
I found this youtube video where the guy uses his Garman Dock along with a case to mount his GSII, I just happen to have a old Garman mount at home just like the on he uses so when I get home from work I'll have to give this a try
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcFOYdKZpo8
BUT honestly I'd rather find one that is not HUGE as most I have seen, I'd like it to be able to charge the phone and has a AUX out built in to work with my car's sound system, luckily my car's sound system has hands-free bluetooth built in which works quite well with our GSIIs..