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Has anyone found or/and is using a decent car mount?
I'm looking for one that is powered (with micro USB) with maybe a fm transmitter and bluetooth.
Thanks.
Halfords phone holder
Incar charger from T-Mobile
if anyone is using a charger for their car, i'm wondering how fast it is to charge a battery with it?
is it like when charging through your PC (slow) or just like it's standard charging?
Check brodit.com, they have/will have soon, a good holder/charger for the phone
/MKL
I make use of a Parrot MKi9100 Solution via BT.
Charging happens by a cut + angled Micro-USB Cable that is soldered to the +12V ignition Bus (with some resistors, a fuse and so on), which comes out of the front window air ventilation from my dashboard.
The Phone itself is also used as GPS Navigation System and rests in a holder, like you know it from 3rd Party PNAs (I don't know the English Word for such a holder atm.. sorry.)
I've just purchased the Brodit Fixed install Active Cradle and the car specific ProClip mounting bracket from http://www.dsldevelopments.com/
for $96 AUD inc P&H
I figured this would be a good future proof solution as if I upgrade my phone then I just need to get the right cradle and it will fit straight to the ProClip.
When it arrives I'll take photos of the install.
Yeah, I'm looking for a good landscape car mount for my X10 (has to be adjustable as I have a thin rubber case on the phone), as well as car charger and hands-free speakersphone for Christmas.
saltorio said:
Yeah, I'm looking for a good landscape car mount for my X10 (has to be adjustable as I have a thin rubber case on the phone), as well as car charger and hands-free speakersphone for Christmas.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8020010#post8020010
also Canadian Tire has a charger from duracell that looks like it will fit the bill for many different phones multi ends and all.
I couldnt find any proper hands free car kits for the Xperia. I'm happy to use a Blueant X9i got 3x $100 off ebay.co.hk!
I got one of these:
http://universalfuze.com/parrot_minikit.html
I think it is great!!!
I only use brodit, for the last 5 phones...
Got my Brodit kit yesterday, installed it in 10 minutes.
Forgot to take photos but can easily do it again.
The mounting face clips onto my dash near the stereo quite securely then the swivel mount just screws to that. I drilled some small pilot holes in the mounting face to make it easier and neater to screw the swivel mount into place, then just attach the phone mount to that. Plug into cigarette lighter, done.
In the not to distant future I'm going to install a secondary cigarette light socket hidden behind the dash. Its pretty easy to just hook into the existing cigarette lighter wiring, this will give the car kit the look of a permanently installed device, but actually make it pretty easy to remove. And free up the cigarette lighter for other chargers (iphone, usb adaptor for Blueant charger, etc)
So, I ended up picking up a iGrip Traveler Kit at The Source for $30. The suction cup holds pretty well on my Magellan GPS mounting plate (though has fallen off once or twice after the car gets well warmed up from the winter cold... I rigged a string to my windshield vent to prevent it from falling), and the actual holder grips the X10 superbly, even in the rubber shell case I have. You can very easily pivot it and rotate it from portrait to landscape.
For the charger, I'm using the one that came with my Jabra Cruiser.
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Has anyone found or/and is using a decent car mount?
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I was using this cup holder mount that has a short gooseneck (Bracketron Universal Cup-iT with Grip-iT), and that was working fine for me. However, the position of the phone wasn't the best since I had to look down and toward my side to view it.
I just got this mount that goes into the CD slot of my car stereo, and this one is pretty nice. It's the Mountek MT5000. The mount blades slide right into the front of the CD slot, and then you just twist this little nut in the back a bit to tighten the blade grip. My X10 fits nice and snug, and now it's in a better viewing position.
If I need power, I just use one of those inexpensive USB chargers from eBay. A ten-minute job of opening one of those up, soldering together the data pins, and it works good for the phone.
saltorio said:
So, I ended up picking up a iGrip Traveler Kit at The Source for $30. The suction cup holds pretty well on my Magellan GPS mounting plate (though has fallen off once or twice after the car gets well warmed up from the winter cold... I rigged a string to my windshield vent to prevent it from falling), and the actual holder grips the X10 superbly, even in the rubber shell case I have. You can very easily pivot it and rotate it from portrait to landscape.
For the charger, I'm using the one that came with my Jabra Cruiser.
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xdadevelopers1222 said:
I was using this cup holder mount that has a short gooseneck (Bracketron Universal Cup-iT with Grip-iT), and that was working fine for me. However, the position of the phone wasn't the best since I had to look down and toward my side to view it.
I just got this mount that goes into the CD slot of my car stereo, and this one is pretty nice. It's the Mountek MT5000. The mount blades slide right into the front of the CD slot, and then you just twist this little nut in the back a bit to tighten the blade grip. My X10 fits nice and snug, and now it's in a better viewing position.
If I need power, I just use one of those inexpensive USB chargers from eBay. A ten-minute job of opening one of those up, soldering together the data pins, and it works good for the phone.
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Sorry but all these ideas sound pretty crap. I totally agree with vmiguel and will only buy Brodit from now on.
i have been using the ebay x10 windshield mount. for $12 it's doing a pretty good job compared to the other ebay mounts for my other phones. i'm not a fan of universal window mount kits..
not a big fan of universal kits either.
i attached (sorry, couldn't find one without a watermark, but i won't link to their ebay auction) a picture of a kit that's sold on ebay, does anyone have experience with this one? the one pictures is meant to attach to an air vent but there's also one with a suction cup. it looks like it has a good fit with the x10.
I'm going to need something like your kits.
Need more options, please!
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Need more options, please!
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I've been through a bunch of car mounting solutions already. They include:
Cup mount: www.bracketron.com/products/universal-cup-it-with-grip-it
Cigarette power mount: www.bracketron.com/products/universal-usb-power-dock
Air vent: www.bracketron.com/products/mobile-grip-it-universal-holder
CD slot: www.mountek.com
My favorite is the Mountek CD slot mount. Its quite inventive.
The air vent one from Bracketron is good too. Its spring clips hold everything nice and firmly.
The cup mount was good too, but it doesn't offer a good viewing angle and reach for the phone.
totalundone said:
not a big fan of universal kits either.
i attached (sorry, couldn't find one without a watermark, but i won't link to their ebay auction) a picture of a kit that's sold on ebay, does anyone have experience with this one? the one pictures is meant to attach to an air vent but there's also one with a suction cup. it looks like it has a good fit with the x10.
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I use this one, and love it. The drawback is you have to remove any case before putting it in the mount. I got the hang of one handed removal, but it was a bit difficult at first. Easy to rotate to landscape. Camera hole in back for using any apps that layer gps info over real time camera view. Vent mount won't work with circular/spherical type vents in some cars. You'll know what I mean if you have one of those cars.
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is there any sort of wall/swivel mount/bracket thing for the gtab? or for just any tablet in general?
i want to be able to clip it on or near my bed so i can watch stuff in bed. that would be the ultimate.
gotwillk said:
is there any sort of wall/swivel mount/bracket thing for the gtab? or for just any tablet in general?
i want to be able to clip it on or near my bed so i can watch stuff in bed. that would be the ultimate.
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I hate to admit it but I'm looking for something similar too. Id like an arm that the dock can stand on.
We're open for low cost ideas?
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Someone else mentioned the mountguys.com
I checked it out and while they may not have exactly what you need, they have more mounts for more devices in more places than even where the sunshines!
insight3fl said:
Someone else mentioned the mountguys.com
I checked it out and while they may not have exactly what you need, they have more mounts for more devices in more places than even where the sunshines!
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yea i checked out mount guys but their stuff isn't that descriptive and only 1 pic of the product.
i'm looking for some like a strong, flexible neck that also has a strong clip so i can just clip it. i don't want to drill any holes in my wall or anything.
Am I the only person thinking really hard about one of these?
joby.com /store /gorillamobile /original
I'm sure I could stuff it in my cup holder just fine, and my nightstand, headboard, lap, living room ottoman...
My only curiousity is if it would support the gtablet..
rswindle said:
Am I the only person thinking really hard about one of these?
joby.com /store /gorillamobile /original
I'm sure I could stuff it in my cup holder just fine, and my nightstand, headboard, lap, living room ottoman...
My only curiousity is if it would support the gtablet..
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i can't speak for joby products but i've tried something very similar to these and i am pretty sure they won't be able to hold up the gtab. i noticed they don't even have one for the ipad. or any tablet for that matter.
Have you seen the Rocketfish Apple iPad Stand? I saw one of these at Best Buy today for $59.99. I did a quick search for reviews on my blackberry and decided not to get one. It's got 3 sizes of rubber pads which, I think, would allow it to be used to different tablets.
Can't post a link yet, so you'll need to google it.
I'm using a plate hanger I picked for 2. bucks to hang the tab on my wall.
so i guess no one has created or found a way for this to happen yet huh?
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I hate to admit it but I'm looking for something similar too. Id like an arm that the dock can stand on.
We're open for low cost ideas?
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Your best bet may be to try one of those document holders secretaries would use in the olden days to hold up a document while they would type out a memo or the like. I'd bet a search of Staples' website may give you guys some possible ideas.
Modification
I have not tried this (and have no need) but what about taking a clip on lamp with a flexible arm or even an articulating arm and changing out the bulb socket with one of the cup holder mounts... a few screws or nuts and bolts to hold it tight in the lamp socket ...
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/681811/Starlite-Clip-On-Task-Lamp-Silver/
http://witglobal.com/goods-2005-Car...nic+Gtablet+10+Car+holder+-Free+Shipping.html
.... or how about a simple tripod with a piece of wood as the base mounted with the camera mount and then either velcro or a combination of wood strips on bottom, top and right side to keep in place. You could place it very close to the side of your bed and use the tripod arm to find the perfect viewing angle.
http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...sional-Heavy-Duty-Tripod/2967060/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...or-U-5500-6600-8000-9000/4463658/product.html
Just some thoughts..
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I have not tried this (and have no need) but what about taking a clip on lamp with a flexible arm or even an articulating arm and changing out the bulb socket with one of the cup holder mounts... a few screws or nuts and bolts to hold it tight in the lamp socket ...
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/681811/Starlite-Clip-On-Task-Lamp-Silver/
http://witglobal.com/goods-2005-Car...nic+Gtablet+10+Car+holder+-Free+Shipping.html
.... or how about a simple tripod with a piece of wood as the base mounted with the camera mount and then either velcro or a combination of wood strips on bottom, top and right side to keep in place. You could place it very close to the side of your bed and use the tripod arm to find the perfect viewing angle.
http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...sional-Heavy-Duty-Tripod/2967060/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...or-U-5500-6600-8000-9000/4463658/product.html
Just some thoughts..
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thanks for the links! i've actually thought about repurposing a lamp's bendable neck and just attaching some kinda clamp so it can hold up the gtab. the thing is though, the gtab is pretty heavy. the neck would have to be pretty sturdy, and most lamp's have a pretty weak neck. not meant to hold up about a pound and a half of weight.
so i bought this from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/PHR-NB-PB2-26...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1296063786&sr=1-1 the neck is strong but its still not strong enough. i only bought it because it said its made for a dell inspiron mini 9, so i thought for sure it can handle the weight of the gtab. but the clamp didn't fit the gtab properly. the tab was about half an inch bigger than the clamp. and the way i had it positioned on my bed, the neck was not strong enough to hold the tab up. it used suction, and although that was strong, it would still fall off sometimes.
so what i'm looking for is a clip, with a strong neck, and has a clamp that will snap into place around the gtab so it can hold it in place. if i can buy this somewhere, i will be all over it. i can make it myself but it would take me a really long time because i don't have the workspace or time to make it. i'm not that good with arts and crafts stuff lol.
oh and i can't use a tripod because i'm on the top bunk on a bunk bed.
Ok next thought... top bunk ... could you mount a cable (Home Depot) and use pullies? Yes, I found those lights even are a bit tough to manuever and maintain position with just a light bulb in it. I like the type that has articulating arms with springs. Those springs can be beefed up with rubber bands. The next best thing would be a computer monitoring arm but it sounds like you couldn't drill into the bunk bed... so how about the PC monitoring arm and mount it to a piece of wood and then use come C clamps to clamp the wood to the bunk bed. Oh I just found this: http://www.amazon.com/Inland-Monito...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1296069779&sr=1-3
or even this: http://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Ti...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1296069779&sr=1-14
and then again either de-construct your existing holder or construct a velcro based holder... piece of wood or purchase a copy holder and velcro from staples: http://www.staples.com/Staples-BookLift-Copy-Holder/product_515621?cmArea=sku_pd_box1 and http://www.staples.com/VELCRO-Brand-STICKY-BACK-Fasteners-Black/product_31402?cmArea=SEARCH.. Bolt the copyholder (book holder) to the arm, and use velcro to further secure the holder to the arm. A little bit of DIY but should work well up on the top bunk.
yea C clamps can work. and velcro. dunno why i didn't think of velcro. i'm gonna have to do some measurements and figure this out. i have a bookgem holder so i'm gonna see if i can velcro the back of that and attach it to a C clamp arm. that way, i don't have to stick ugly velcro on the back of the tab and i can use the bookgem to clamp the tab in place. thing is i have to figure out how much velcro i can put on the back of that bookgem and if the bookgem will stick. there's not a lot of surface area on the back of that thing. if not, i'll have to find another backing. maybe a piece of wood like you said or the copy holder.
thanks for all the suggestions!
DealXtreme has mount for the iPad which should do the trick;
Car Windshield Swivel Mount Holder for iPad SKU# 47030
Has suction pad for mounting.
If you want a desk or wall mount, consider the Ergotron line of products - http://www.ergotron.com/ - I can vouch for the desk mounted monitor arm and they have a laptop tray attachment - http://www.ergotron.com/Products/tabid/65/PRDID/147/Default.aspx - which looks like it would work for our tablets. (The end of the arm can be adjusted so that the laptop tray is at an angle more suitable for a tablet screen)
Has anyone actually tried one of the windshield mounts?
This one on Amazon doesn't exactly had rave reviews - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_10&products_id=75
Has anyone used this mount? Impressions?
CosmicVagabond said:
http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_10&products_id=75
Has anyone used this mount? Impressions?
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Many of us, works fine as a table stand and as a car mount.
That said, we paid less than $8 (shipping included) for ours.
http://www.buyincoins.com/details/n...r-cradle-mount-for-ipad-gps-product-2492.html
Is it the same mount?
http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...-Travel-Car-Mount-Holder/5634944/product.html
Car Stand Problems
I got this car stand and managed to break my g-tablet screen within minutes of getting it. I attached the suction cup to the middle of my desk and then connected the g-tablet to the clamp. I took my eye off of it for a few seconds and the suction cup lost its grip on my desk and the g-tablet took a header onto the desk and then slid off onto the floor. Not sure I could ever trust this $8 clamp with my $200+ g-tablet again. At the very least I hope no one does what I did.
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jdfiii said:
I got this car stand and managed to break my g-tablet screen within minutes of getting it. I attached the suction cup to the middle of my desk and then connected the g-tablet to the clamp. I took my eye off of it for a few seconds and the suction cup lost its grip on my desk and the g-tablet took a header onto the desk and then slid off onto the floor. Not sure I could ever trust this $8 clamp with my $200+ g-tablet again. At the very least I hope no one does what I did.
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I am not sure which of the 3 linked products you mean, they are all the same any way. I think you should have thoroughly cleaned both your desk and the suction cup before mounting, I have (and many others) had this mount for several months now, if it wasn't sturdy enough it would have broken (have seen that) at one point or the other leaving the suction cup stuck to the desk. unstuck means that it wasn't properly mounted. A good testing technique is to actually apply manual force on the mount (once mounted) before using it and see how much force would stand.
Sorry for your loss.
Ostock?
(Sorry I can't quote your ostock link)
Thanks. I got this. But I'm upset that Ostock still asked me for a billing address even though I used PayPal. I told them that, and now I'm telling yins. Forget ostock until they fix it.
I've struggled to find a phone holder that works well with the size of my note 3 in a Trident Kraken AMS case.
This one however is inexpensive and works well http://www.wilko.com/car-accessories/rockland-mp3sat-nav-holder/invt/0345172?VBMST=car phone holder
I thought I'd post it up in case it helps anyone.
Joe
joebongo said:
I've struggled to find a phone holder that works well with the size of my note 3 in a Trident Kraken AMS case.
This one however is inexpensive and works well http://www.wilko.com/car-accessories/rockland-mp3sat-nav-holder/invt/0345172?VBMST=car phone holder
I thought I'd post it up in case it helps anyone.
Joe
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Looks okay but I prefer the imagnet...
I love ProClip's holders. You select the custom mount for your car, and then the custom mount for you phone. I've owned several brands of custom clips throughout the years, and I've never been happier.
https://www.proclipusa.com/
Doug
After having tried several car mounts, I have come to a point where I do not want any snake-type car mount - the ones with extensible, adjustable arm ... with time, and car vibrations, they do not really stick in place, and dangle around a little bit.
Lately I happened to pick a glass screen cover from xtreme guard where they offered promotional Flozu car mount + a 90% discount coupon ... at the end, it was really a deal for the both of them..
I have been using the flozu mount since around 1 month now, very solid, top notch. secure suction locking mechanism, seems to hold much stronger to the windshield than my previous ones. The absense of the extensible arm made it VERY stable in terms of vibration and permanent "dangle" . It holds my note 3 firmly (not strongly) between its pliers, and manipulating the plier to open it is very easy - not complicated spring-loaded buttons to press - which get worse with time - which you see on other models. Seriously recommend.
Here is the link to the Flozu mount:
http://www.xtremeguard.com/product-p/car-mount-flozu.htm
mine came today (Flozu mount), fairly quick standard shipping delivery. I expect it'll do a very good job. At first I thought it was rather pricey ($49.99 USD) but then the 75% off discount code appeared -- can't find anything decent in the stores for $12.75! easy to mount to the windshield, nice firm grip of my unprotected S3 (countdown to upgrade: 3days). I'll update after having used it awhile.
Rick
I use mountek products. one of the most stable products to use by locking it in your cd slot or between the dash crevices. Great as some states may not allow suction cup mount on glass.
http://www.mountek.com/shop/
Airframe+
I use the Kenu Airframe+. Mounts in the vent and holds really well. Also works as a kick stand since it's small and you can carry it around with you with you're not in the car.
Best mounting system I've ever owned, but it's not cheap.
https://www.proclipusa.com/
Doug
I use this holder for my Note 3. Its been good for a year now and cheap.
Can twist it for landscape or portrait and can hold any phone as most of us use cases on our phones it will fit any phone... One problem is your car will need to have strong vents and not too deep directors inside as the back will need to grip onto those.
EBay number item number 311275702025 check can't post link as I'm a new member.
Masik v6.0 lollipop Note 3 N9005
I just bought my second one of these. Super sturdy and the suction cup has a gooey material on it that literally will stick to just about anything!
second this!
ickensai said:
I use mountek products. one of the most stable products to use by locking it in your cd slot or between the dash crevices. Great as some states may not allow suction cup mount on glass.
http://www.mountek.com/shop/
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I've had this mount for around 2 years and I love it! 2 of my friends got it after they saw mine.
I hardly ever use my CD changer but it still functions normally if you do.
In my car it puts the phone in the perfect place. Here's a few pictures of it in my car so you know how it looks.
Hello
In the past I used only phone specific holders like proclip. Works fine but expensive. Now the kids want to use the car too so I changed to an universal holder.
Now I use http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-UN7BU
Fits the s4 mini and my Note 3 too.
Besides the holder you'l need:
Ball base http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-202U
Arm: http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-201U-A (various lengths available).
Not cheap but you by it once.
joebongo said:
I've struggled to find a phone holder that works well with the size of my note 3 in a Trident Kraken AMS case.
This one however is inexpensive and works well http://www.wilko.com/car-accessories/rockland-mp3sat-nav-holder/invt/0345172?VBMST=car phone holder
I thought I'd post it up in case it helps anyone.
Joe
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I got a simple silicon mat on ebay - sticks like glue to the dash and you can just slap the phone on it (gently) and it sticks even on bumpy roads. And if it gets dusty you can just wash it in water - works brilliantly and cost me about $5
Looks a little like these but the 'bumps' aren't so noticeable on mine.
ProClip
I've used ProClip mounts in two different trucks with three different phones. I wouldn't use anything else. You buy the mount in two pieces - one piece for the vehicle, that's specific to the vehicle, and where in the vehicle you want to mount the phone. It has tabs that insert into the existing seams of your car's interior. No drilling, no bolts to unscrew, a very clean installation. The other piece you buy for the phone (or tablet, or GPS unit). They have many phone mounts each designed to fit a specific phone - as long as you don't have a case on it. They also have phone mounts that are more universal in nature for those that use a case. Any of the phone mounts will attach to any of the vehicle mounts.
It's expensive - each piece has cost me between $35 and $40, so around $75 when you first buy the system. But if you get a new phone, you only have to replace the phone mount. If you get a new car, you only have to replace the vehicle mount.
It's a premium mount. It holds your phone firmly in place, and it's a clean , professional looking installation. I think it's worth the cost.
For my Note 3, I've been using the Exogear ExoMount Touch -http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-touch-one-touch-car-mount-holder.html . The reusable adhesive pad works surprisingly well and it is a cinch putting in and taking out my Note 3, even in my Urban Armor Gear case. Simply put the phone into the mount and the arms snap close around the device, and to remove I just press the release buttons. Easy in, easy out.
The one issue I had was one one occasion the tightening nut cracking, but I think that was as a result of me carelessly over-tightening on one occasion. The company quickly sent me a free replacement, however.
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I got a simple silicon mat on ebay - sticks like glue to the dash and you can just slap the phone on it (gently) and it sticks even on bumpy roads. And if it gets dusty you can just wash it in water - works brilliantly and cost me about $5
Looks a little like these but the 'bumps' aren't so noticeable on mine.
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Had this kind of things, but last summer, they melted, and left mark on dashboard :/ couldn't clean, now you can see it, so beware of the heat/sun
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Had this kind of things, but last summer, they melted, and left mark on dashboard :/ couldn't clean, now you can see it, so beware of the heat/sun
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Not sure where you are, but mine's been through some pretty hot days with the car parked in the sun and no problems. Silicon shouldn't melt - it melts around 1400ºC - if your car is getting that hot you'd have to be approaching the Sun I think. Maybe yours was plastic?
Just check my history on dx.com, and yes, it seems you were right, it was PVC, must say I didn't check that as it said made for car dashboard.
Anyway, just be careful what you buy.
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Hello
In the past I used only phone specific holders like proclip. Works fine but expensive. Now the kids want to use the car too so I changed to an universal holder.
Now I use http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-UN7BU
Fits the s4 mini and my Note 3 too.
Besides the holder you'l need:
Ball base http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-202U
Arm: http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-201U-A (various lengths available).
Not cheap but you by it once.
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I second the RAM mounts. I use the cupholder version, then the ball arm, and the X clip. I can even swap out the attachment with my medium/large RAM holder that fits a nexus 7, or my large holder that fits an ipad air. Ram mounts aren't cheap, but they're versatile and built to last. I'll never need to buy another mount system again, unless I find a really oddball device in the future and need a new attachment for the Ram.
I finally found the perfect mount for my taste. Universal + with charge function.
http://www.1a-pc-shop.de/shop/hr-30417-universal-smartphone-charging-dock.html
You cand adjust the x and the z axis of the power connector holder at the bottom. There are 5 adapters included for different cables. Works very well with my usb 3.0 car charger. Silicon case no problem.
Now I just slide in the Note 3 and it charges. And this should work for many devices to come.