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I love using my hd to watch movies hooked up to aux input in my car,
I got one of these of ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-CAR-CHARG....c0.m14&_trkparms=65:1|66:2|39:1|293:1|294:50
its already snapped!
I want something that allows you switch between horizontal/vertical and tilt funtion for tomtom and core player
I may try velcro stickers or maybe an air vent holder
any other ideas?
I have had 2 of these..they are absolutely rubbish, the insertion clip snapped both times. I have also tried another holder (universal one) and that turned out to rubbish too, I threw it away. Another time the suction disc came away from the arm. I have also tried my own custom made holder - I took a leather phone case and screwed it into the back of the arm attachment, that worked much better than the worthless gadgets of ebay. So save your money and forget buying from ebay, it maybe worth spending a bit more for a better quality item. And just yesterday I found my my xda orbit holder provided by O2 so using that for now which fits the Touch HD very well.
My side I buy that for my car Car Windshield Swivel Mount Dock for HTC Touch HD. At 5.60$ nobody can make better!
Work like a charm!
KaNiMziE
I had a universal jobby off ebay, that was a bit rubbish since where it clamped onto the phone it obscured the volume control buttons.
Ordered one of the HD specific designed ones and will see how that goes.
KaNiMziE said:
My side I buy that for my car Car Windshield Swivel Mount Dock for HTC Touch HD. At 5.60$ nobody can make better!
Work like a charm!
KaNiMziE
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I've had two of these and on each occasion the clip broke, it's useless!
If anyone is still searching
I've got a magnetarm for my HD combined with a metalpad. Works fine and you can rotate your pda in any order.
http://www.amazon.de/MAGNET-HALTERUNG-T-Mobile-Compact-Autohalterung/dp/B000RXZUPA
I will mounting this one Car Portable Device/Gadget Holder and Windshield Mount
and after then when I use it, I tell you
laguna33p said:
I've had two of these and on each occasion the clip broke, it's useless!
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I have it for 3 weeks now and no trouble at all, very fast delivery and safe, only 2 weeks at my door....
KaNiMziE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533649
Brodit holder + charger
I have recently installed a holder and charger for my Touch HD and can highly recommend it!!
http://www.brodit.com/
The installation was somewhat easy, had to open the dashboard to connect it to power behind the stereo.
Pro Clip makes some amazing solutions. I have used them for years on numerous devices.
Balthazar81 said:
I have recently installed a holder and charger for my Touch HD and can highly recommend it!!
http://www.brodit.com/
The installation was somewhat easy, had to open the dashboard to connect it to power behind the stereo.
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that looks really good
does the charger fast it at the fast htc charger rate, or at the slow usb plug rate?
DontHate said:
that looks really good
does the charger fast it at the fast htc charger rate, or at the slow usb plug rate?
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Goes pretty fast. Haven't done any comparison, but I can't complain. I normally drive 45 minutes to work and twice a day charging is fine for me.
Balthazar81 said:
I have recently installed a holder and charger for my Touch HD and can highly recommend it!!
http://www.brodit.com/
The installation was somewhat easy, had to open the dashboard to connect it to power behind the stereo.
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got one as well it pricey but well worth it
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I will mounting this one Car Portable Device/Gadget Holder and Windshield Mount
and after then when I use it, I tell you
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I like the look of the solid mount to the screen, but the holder looks a bit busy.
How have you found it?
Paul.
I got my own here www.mobilefun.co.uk
In this page you can find just about everything you need for your touch hd or any other phone... Bad thing deliveries are done only within the EU countries
The link for the holder i personally purchased and i'm 100% satisfied is here:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-touch-hd-car-holder-p19992.htm
If you are looking for something a lot cheaper that goes with a car charger in the pack you can look here:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/drivesafe-car-pack-for-the-htc-touch-hd-p20932.htm (only difference with the first one is a little more stiff on adjusting method) but its still perfect and safe & both are really easy to adjust horizontally and vertically the phone & they are both built for windshields which means you can video type your driving
I suggest it without second thoughts!
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that looks really good
does the charger fast it at the fast htc charger rate, or at the slow usb plug rate?
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Got the same one. Pricey but oh so worth it. I love it,and would def recommend it. I've tried the suction ones, and they for some reason keep falling off the windscreen, even with cleaning the surface/drying it etc.
The brodit just clips into your dash, and fit your touch hd perfect. They make mounts for every car.
I love it!!!
And it charges at a normal rate, just like a standard wall charger.
I have this one and it's excellent..
Brodit holder question
I have a cheap universal effort I bought from some motorway services - Im looking for a better solution - im using airvent attachment - its a three pronged affair which clips over one of the vent "stays". Its wobbly as hell - which is fine most of the time, except when you are attaching the charging cable. Does the Brodit attach to the airvents ? if so does it attach solidly ? in a better way than my three pronged clip ??
Depending on your car and which mount you want.
For my Xantia, using the vent beside the steering wheel the mounting plate fits in around the vent, between the vent unit and the dashboard body, rather than the cheapo ones that clip feebly to the vent.
At the moment I'm using two of the suction cup ones that people have had problems with.
Superglue is your friend (no, do not superglue it to the windscreen no matter how temping that sounds!).
The internal flange which holds the silicon cup to the base of the arm breaks up causing it to regularly fall off teh windscreen, some good superglue carefully dripped in fixes this. The other problem I've had is the ends breaking where the metal snake fits in, again superglue (pull back the concertina cover) in each end sorts this.
Ok these are things that should not go wong in a good product, but when they're available for a couple of quid shipped from China, it's to be expected, and thankfully easily rectified.
Has anyone got the details of a UK supplier of Brodit?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...38080&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3651wt_1260
Found this car mount for the G1. As opposed to the universal ones which are significantly bulkier and honestly dont look that good. This one is sleek and will let you open the G1 to keyboard mode without undocking he phone.
I've ordered it. I'll let you know in a few weeks
Any updated?
This thing looks great and cheap!
Nope. Thats the downfall with getting things from HK off Ebay. Takes forever.
I will post a review maybe take some pictures. I really hope it lets me open the screen and use it full out.
this is what i got :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110438371574
ordered it on 29th Nov, still no sign, tracking says : Shipped
Thats the downfall with getting things from HK off Ebay. Takes forever.
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True!!
Both of those are a custom fit for the G1, but notice the design of them. You can't use the car charger while the phone is in the mount. The 'clip' is covering the charger port.
This one is designed to allow you to charge the G1 while it is in the mount:
http://www.g1depot.com/igrip-custom-fit-flexible-mount/3A78A5815.htm
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mrhousto said:
Both of those are a custom fit for the G1, but notice the design of them. You can't use the car charger while the phone is in the mount. The 'clip' is covering the charger port.
This one is designed to allow you to charge the G1 while it is in the mount:
http://www.g1depot.com/igrip-custom-fit-flexible-mount/3A78A5815.htm
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Do you own this? I assume you can open the G1 while its in the holder? And is it sturdy/work well? Held in place alright and whatnot?
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Do you own this? I assume you can open the G1 while its in the holder? And is it sturdy/work well? Held in place alright and whatnot?
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I don't own one 'yet' because the site says it will be available around 12/30. Looking at the pic, it doesn't seem to interfere with the operation of the phone... meaning you can still slide it open as well as charge it.
I've decided to make a 'temporary' dock for my G1 until the one above is available. I used the back portion of a clear cover that I had laying around. I figured I would put it to some use since I had it!
Here are a few pics:
I got this one to use in my car and love it! Charger fits in and it can be rotated in any direction. Plus you can move it from car to car without messy window rings. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UGMTKC/ref=oss_T15_product
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I've decided to make a 'temporary' dock for my G1 until the one above is available. I used the back portion of a clear cover that I had laying around. I figured I would put it to some use since I had it!
Here are a few pics:
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That was a great idea. I got the cheap one off ebay and the cover does block the charge port. I am going to do a little dremel tooling on it to see if I can make it better. If not I will buy a couple of the cheap cases off ebay and try your mod.
The Ebay one also completely blocks the speaker. I will cut a hole for that too.
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That was a great idea. I got the cheap one off ebay and the cover does block the charge port. I am going to do a little dremel tooling on it to see if I can make it better. If not I will buy a couple of the cheap cases off ebay and try your mod.
The Ebay one also completely blocks the speaker. I will cut a hole for that too.
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You can never go wrong with a dremel tool!! I didn't know that those ebay holders cover up the speaker too. It kinda makes the phone useless while its in there. I got the idea for the one I made off the proclip website. Rather than spending $30 bucks for theirs, I just made my own! I popped the trim off from around the heater/radio and used 3M double sided tape to secure the metal bracket that I bent to shape. Then used another piece of 3M to secure the back portion of the clear cover to the bracket. Of course, I put the 'Dual' sticker on there just for kicks!!!
I got myself a ProClip G1 mount.
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...h-cable-with-3-in-1-adapter-849868-17354.aspx
It is a little pricey but the build quality is great and has a swivel mount. And yes you can open the screen and access the keyboard while mounted. Only downside (besides the price) is that you have to remove the rubber dust cover from the mini-USB charging port on the G1/Dream. I was kind of ticked off when I found this out after ordering it but I have been without it for quite a while now and haven't had any problems. I usually carry this G1 in my pocket and sometimes on my holster (when my work G1 isn't on me).
tekkitan said:
I got myself a ProClip G1 mount.
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...h-cable-with-3-in-1-adapter-849868-17354.aspx
It is a little pricey but the build quality is great and has a swivel mount. And yes you can open the screen and access the keyboard while mounted. Only downside (besides the price) is that you have to remove the rubber dust cover from the mini-USB charging port on the G1/Dream. I was kind of ticked off when I found this out after ordering it but I have been without it for quite a while now and haven't had any problems. I usually carry this G1 in my pocket and sometimes on my holster (when my work G1 isn't on me).
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A little pricey..... I guess!
hi all, i got myself one of these and it comes with a car charger. though i found the cord was not long enough from my cigarette lighter to windscreen.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dedicated-W...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1262888830&sr=8-3
mrhousto said:
Both of those are a custom fit for the G1, but notice the design of them. You can't use the car charger while the phone is in the mount. The 'clip' is covering the charger port.
This one is designed to allow you to charge the G1 while it is in the mount:
**Unable to post link due to my restrictions I guess. See mrhousto's original post**
mrhousto
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So I didn't see anyone comment on this yet. But I went ahead and bought this due to the decent price and what appeared to be the ability to open it while mounted.
So the answer is definitely "yes" to everything I wanted from it.
Yes, it does allow you to open the screen while mounted.
Yes, the clip does hold the phone very well and it is pretty easy to put and remove the phone with one hand.
Yes, you can plug in a charger while mounted and you don't have to remove the little charger door to use it.
Yes, there is a hole in the back so the speaker/camera is exposed so I guess you could record video, or take pictures while driving if that is something you wanted to do. Also, the microphone on the bottom is not blocked in case you want to just use speakerphone while mounted.
Yes, it feels very solid and well made. It says it "Made in Germany" on all of the parts which makes me feel good. "The German's make good stuff!"
Yes, The body clip itself does come off the arm so you could in theory use this for a different phone assuming you can get just the body clip online.
No, you cannot use this with anything other then a regular sized battery/door. (hopefully this was obvious)
Overall, for $20-$25 (depending on shipping), this is an awesome mount for your G1. I haven't actually tried mounting it on my window yet but the big suction cup (~3 inches wide) with the pull lever thing look like they will work great.
Boogy
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this is what i got :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110438371574
ordered it on 29th Nov, still no sign, tracking says : Shipped
True!!
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I order this one and finally got it.
It doesn't seem to fit in the way the picture is. The picture shows the "big" tab at the bottom. The problem with this is that it covers the hole for the charger. Also for me it doesn't quite fit so the top tab doesn't clip on to anything and doesn't hold the phone.
If I put it in upside down then the small tab doesn't cover the hole for the charger and it seems to fit nice an snug. But when it is in upside down you can no longer slide it open as the bigger tab is clipped onto the front. That is no big deal for me any ways as I don't plan on opening it while it is in the holder in the car.
the perfect mount/ who needs a navigation system
I also went to g1depo.com and got the windshield mount, it arrived four days early and yes to all the major questions. Opening capability, charger connection, speakerphone/camera hole, and it is also sturdy and well made "German" to be exact. and only 25.00 with shipping. Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!
zodagreat said:
I also went to g1depo.com and got the windshield mount, it arrived four days early and yes to all the major questions. Opening capability, charger connection, speakerphone/camera hole, and it is also sturdy and well made "German" to be exact. and only 25.00 with shipping. Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I hate to burst your bubble but.....
http://www.shop4tech.com/item8622.html
$6 shipped and it fits the G1 perfectly (yes I actually have one). It's a universal design so it's plenty adjustable. Even if it's not as pretty as some it does the job for a fraction of the price.
benmyers2941 said:
I hate to burst your bubble but.....
http://www.shop4tech.com/item8622.html
$6 shipped and it fits the G1 perfectly (yes I actually have one). It's a universal design so it's plenty adjustable. Even if it's not as pretty as some it does the job for a fraction of the price.
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thats nice and everything, wonderful price...but uuhh...its intended purpose are for navigation devices, although it may have no problem holding, I don't think it would allow all of the g1 usage in dock such as rotating landscape/portrait, opening/closing keyboard, charging with dual 3.5 headset jack/usb extention.
Are there any good carmounts that fit a g1 with the extended battery back cover?
Is there a dock station for the slide that will hold and charge phone in landscape mode? i am looking for something that will keep phone on desk clock mode to use as an alarm clock(power flickers in my apt any time it rains). any body know of a dock that meets this description?
or suggestions/plans at creating a home made dock would help, and if anyone knows of a way to make phone recognize "dock mode" when plugged in and possibly start desk clock app right away
I do not believe there is considering the charging port is on the bottom of the phone as opposed to the side.
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I've seen instructions for making custom docking cradles out of little more than a USB cable and some epoxy resin. You could do the same thing with Sugru or any other substance that sets up over time.
Iirc, the "dock mode" on most phones works using magnets in the cradle. The phone has a sensor inside to detect when it's docked. The MT3GS doesn't have such a sensor, so I doubt it would work for that purpose.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/AddOns...f62-9246-82354f4a567d&inCart=True&catCode=223
Saw this about 3 days ago on the TMO Site
Of course an officially licensed piece of plastic and wire would cost so much lol.
Useful, Expensive
myTouch 3G Slide Charging Cradle
Ohgami_Ichiro said:
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/AddOns...f62-9246-82354f4a567d&inCart=True&catCode=223
Saw this about 3 days ago on the TMO Site
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I have one and it works excellent.
PcFish said:
Of course an officially licensed piece of plastic and wire would cost so much lol.
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It also contains a bluetooth headphone sink and 3.5mm out, but still doesn't make it worth the $50 they want for it. Not as many used items, so it's hard to find it cheaper. AFAIK, no one except T-Mobile sells it directly.
I actually have my computer paired to the bluetooth sink to allow my computer to play music on the speakers next to my bed. This is really nice for me as a night stand clock on my phone, and access to all the music playing on my computer.
I'm using a business card holder. works fantasic. I use BT headphones at work so i don't need an audio out jack.. just a way to set my phone upright (portrait or landscape). If you're looking for a cheap alternative that still looks nice get a business card holder. LOL
btate0121 said:
I'm using a business card holder. works fantasic. I use BT headphones at work so i don't need an audio out jack.. just a way to set my phone upright (portrait or landscape). If you're looking for a cheap alternative that still looks nice get a business card holder. LOL
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Lmao. Can you take some pictures?
Black myTouch Slide w/stock rom
www.GoTeamFriday.com
I don't believe there is a dock.
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-T-Mobile-My...701786?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43a574c3da
Coulda Fooled me.
this one is good
You can use a cassette tape case as a dock. Pretty slick.
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
omniphil said:
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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I am using the infiniapps magnetic mount. It works great! Ofcourse, it depends on if your phone is naked, in a bumper, or in a case. I'm currently using the incipio feather case and have stuck the metal plates to the case itself (not my phone). and It holds really well. With the infiniapps mount, you'll only get one adhesive plate so I bought an additional one as well. See pictures for how I've attached the plates. I'll upload a picture of the phone mounted tomorrow.
infiniapps mount - i bought it on sale for $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Sm...TF8&qid=1381339071&sr=8-1&keywords=infiniapps
Additional metal plates
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Rectangular-Metal-Adhesive-Mount/dp/B00BSAD7ZQ/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
Here are pics
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So you have to put a plate on front and back of your case?
I don't use a case currently. I'm assuming I could just stick one of these pads to the back of the phone?
Are they really secure going over big bumps and stuff like that?
Yeah I put plates on the case because I didn't want to stick anything to the phone. It would obviously be lighter without a case, and thus hold better if you stuck it to the phone. It's been really secure over bumps and at high speeds. Held perfectly during a 7 hr drive last week.
I am using this one.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/281172219396?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
It's the only customfit car holder for the Ultra I could find. When in the car I remove my Ultra from the Nillkin case and put it in the holder. I use it for navigation quite a lot and I hate it when the phone is loose in the car holder which is the case with most universal clamp style holders.
I have the InfiniApps Slyde CD Slot Mount also. Best phone mount ever. CD players are usually in the best location for viewing. I had cup, dash mounts, they were terrible. I used the sticky metal plate and attached it to the back of a case. Also magnetic attachment makes for quick removal of the phone when you want to check a message etc...
omniphil said:
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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Hi can you post some pics of it...???
This is the one I got. Worked pretty good until the Z Ultra..
http://www.mountek.com/dp/B004G1L52Q
Cool these look good. Just found another one which is cheaper than the others $12.99 + $2.99 delivery. Looks like it does the same thing and will also fit the Z Ultra (checked the dimensions). Link
Is there any risk that the CD slot ones will damage the CD player? Is the slot strong enough to handle the weight of the Xperia Z Ultra?
I've been using PuGoo sticky pads for a good year or two now to mount whatever smartphone I'm using. It's very handy.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F68G58M/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
You do need a good spot for it though, which luckily my xB has.
omniphil said:
...., but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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I had same problem with those centered power/volume button and I found this -epay #251340401428-, look at seller's other items there are few kinds of mounting type for X ZU. I bought one and still waiting for the parcel so cannot review yet.
abuihsan said:
I had same problem with those centered power/volume button and I found this -epay #251340401428-, look at seller's other items there are few kinds of mounting type for X ZU. I bought one and still waiting for the parcel so cannot review yet.
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I already have this car holder and it works fine. It keeps the phone firmly in place and it is easy to put in and take out.
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I am using the infiniapps magnetic mount. It works great! Ofcourse, it depends on if your phone is naked, in a bumper, or in a case. I'm currently using the incipio feather case and have stuck the metal plates to the case itself (not my phone). and It holds really well. With the infiniapps mount, you'll only get one adhesive plate so I bought an additional one as well. See pictures for how I've attached the plates. I'll upload a picture of the phone mounted tomorrow.
infiniapps mount - i bought it on sale for $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Sm...TF8&qid=1381339071&sr=8-1&keywords=infiniapps
Additional metal plates
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Rectangular-Metal-Adhesive-Mount/dp/B00BSAD7ZQ/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
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Does it stay in place while driving and when hitting potholes or bumps?
It does hold very strong, I just got one of these. I hate cases on my phone but I put one on so I could attach the metal plate to the inside of the case. It has never fallen off on even the biggest bumps.
I am still deciding if I want to just stick the plate to the back of my phone... I wonder how easy it is to get the adhesive off the back glass if I ever wanted to remove it...
Yes is holds really well. Just had a 6hr drive this morning!
Edit: Here is a picture of how it looks while driving.
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Just wanted to say that I just bought this:
Scosche stuckUP
Its early to tell but the quality feels solid compared to the many ebay cheapo one that end up breaking in no time.
The whole things just feel quality..and for the price it better! lol
Several ways to use it...I went with Windshield for now. Holds the phone very tightly and during the trip its very stable.
Also, I did not even have to remove the flip case I have which makes it seem a lot bulkier so I feel it will do great with either the CP12 or any of those battery/case combinations.
Happy to finally have my phone up there even if it blocks most of my view! LOL
I have come to the conclusion that a universal mount for a small tablet is the ideal car mount, so I have been looking at ebay for ones designed for the Nexus 7, Memopad 7 and Samsung Tab 7, and then checking that they can be adjusted small enough for the XZU.
this one in particular looks appropriate:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160672229905?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
it's a little bit more expensive than I'd expect for a simple product, but I've not seen a similar unit.
The one I bought above works excellent, it is for phones but depends on what you like.
I am very happy with the quality compared to all the crap I bought before lol
I have one of the Imagnet mounts in my F350 I used with another phone. I checked the Z Ultra and it sticks to it without needing the metal plate attached to the back of the phone. Right under the camera area inside the phone is enough metal that the magnet works fine. I have driven with it in that bouncy old truck and it does not come off or move around at all. The only bad thing is the metal is not centered so the phone only sits in portrait orientation. But it beats having to stick a metal plate to the back of the phone.
I like it because I am in and out a lot through the day and it is quick and easy to just toss the phone onto the magnet then just grab it off there when I need it. I have not tried it with a power cable attached but most likely it will just make it tilt over a bit depending on how much the power cable hangs down I guess. With the battery life of this phone it has not been something I have needed compared to the Mega 6.3 that would go dead much quicker streaming slacker radio over bluetooth than this beast of a phone. Most likely the charger cable would have to be supported in some way to keep it from making the phone lean to one side.
I just had a chat with ProClip USA, they said that they will be making a custom holder for the N6.
Tal; We will be designing a holder for the Nexus 6. This design process generally takes between 4 and 6 weeks once the design team obtains the device, but can take longer depending on the device. Once we have a custom holder available for your device we will send you an email with a link to the products.
Tal: If you want to provide your email we can add you to the email notification list. Once the holder is available you will be notified via email.
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I have had proclip holders for my , N4, N5, & HTC M8.
They are pretty good if you haven't heard of them before.
-J
Does the charging cable stay in place so you can just slide phone in without having to actually plug the phone In your self?
frigidazzi said:
Does the charging cable stay in place so you can just slide phone in without having to actually plug the phone In your self?
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They have several different versions but yes, you can get one that the phone just docks into and charges. No need to unplug the phone, just pull it out of the charger.
Jsunn said:
They have several different versions but yes, you can get one that the phone just docks into and charges. No need to unplug the phone, just pull it out of the charger.
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Thank you. I will have to look into this if I decide to go case less. QI in car is just too slow for me.
I don't like the ones with the built-in charger. I like to have the option to unplug. Every phone I've ever owned has given off crazy feedback noise when the power cable and headphone cable are both plugged in but no audio playing.
Any news on this? I bought for my moto x 2nd gen. By the time i received, i had my nexus 6 lol
A general email from Proclip I received a few days ago announced plans to make a Nexus 6 holder. They offered email notifications when it's ready for release.
bmwh0r3 said:
Any news on this? I bought for my moto x 2nd gen. By the time i received, i had my nexus 6 lol
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I bought a universal ProClip just for this, when switching phones, no need to keep buying new cradles
I also have a universal clip and it works wonderfully with my N6.
I also have a universal that fits both my wife's M8 and my N6 with case. Probably won't buy a custom again but will continue to buy custom mounts
can any of you link to the specific universal that fits the nexus 6. want to make sure I make the right purchase, thanks
warrenis1234 said:
can any of you link to the specific universal that fits the nexus 6. want to make sure I make the right purchase, thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/accessories/proclip-universal-car-mount-t2948846
I'm a big ProClip fan but have never used an adjustable holder before.
I've been looking at the T1 adjustable holder. It's very clear how it adjusts for differing phone widths. What I can't seem to figure out is how it adjusts to differing phone depths. From what I can tell it doesn't. So if you've got a phone with no case, or a thin case, wouldn't it rattle a bit back and forth. How do you make it fit snugly?
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I'm a big ProClip fan but have never used an adjustable holder before.
I've been looking at the T1 adjustable holder. It's very clear how it adjusts for differing phone widths. What I can't seem to figure out is how it adjusts to differing phone depths. From what I can tell it doesn't. So if you've got a phone with no case, or a thin case, wouldn't it rattle a bit back and forth. How do you make it fit snugly?
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If it is a snug fit on the width, it should hold the phone from rocking back and forth, so the depth wouldnt matter too much. I'm not saying squeeze the width of the cradle into a death grip, but a snug fit should hold the phone okay.
demarcmj said:
I'm a big ProClip fan but have never used an adjustable holder before.
I've been looking at the T1 adjustable holder. It's very clear how it adjusts for differing phone widths. What I can't seem to figure out is how it adjusts to differing phone depths. From what I can tell it doesn't. So if you've got a phone with no case, or a thin case, wouldn't it rattle a bit back and forth. How do you make it fit snugly?
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The width is fixed based on the rails. They give the width of the rails. What they don't say, and is annoying to me, is the phone doesn't have to fit fully between the rails. Most cases aren't completely flat edged, so just part of the sides need to fit within the rails. If the phone and case are narrower the the rails I usually adjust to the phone, take the phone out and adjust the sides in another hair. There is a little flex I the sides, and there is nothing wrong with a little tension as you slide the phone in.
If anyone else has any ProClip questions, feel free to fire away. I'm a reseller for them since I designed holsters for them back in the old palm/win ce days. Can also save you some money over buying direct, we'll except when they have the rare 25% off Sale. That usually kills it for us resellers.
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The width is fixed based on the rails. They give the width of the rails. What they don't say, and is annoying to me, is the phone doesn't have to fit fully between the rails. Most cases aren't completely flat edged, so just part of the sides need to fit within the rails. If the phone and case are narrower the the rails I usually adjust to the phone, take the phone out and adjust the sides in another hair. There is a little flex I the sides, and there is nothing wrong with a little tension as you slide the phone in.
If anyone else has any ProClip questions, feel free to fire away. I'm a reseller for them since I designed holsters for them back in the old palm/win ce days. Can also save you some money over buying direct, we'll except when they have the rare 25% off Sale. That usually kills it for us resellers.
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I can attest to dbpaddler's knowledge of ProClip and his status as a great reseller. I've bought many ProClip custom car mounts and phone holders from him over the years.
Yeah, the T1 holder depth is larger than the phone so if you grab the phone you can sort of tilt it forward or backward. It fits in there snug enough that it isn't flopping around while you drive.
I still want one designed for a naked N6.
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The width is fixed based on the rails. They give the width of the rails. What they don't say, and is annoying to me, is the phone doesn't have to fit fully between the rails. Most cases aren't completely flat edged, so just part of the sides need to fit within the rails. If the phone and case are narrower the the rails I usually adjust to the phone, take the phone out and adjust the sides in another hair. There is a little flex I the sides, and there is nothing wrong with a little tension as you slide the phone in.
If anyone else has any ProClip questions, feel free to fire away. I'm a reseller for them since I designed holsters for them back in the old palm/win ce days. Can also save you some money over buying direct, we'll except when they have the rare 25% off Sale. That usually kills it for us resellers.
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what I don't understand fully is the installation part in the car. videos I've seen were of the person screwing it into place around the vent. how does the universal model fit from car to car?
warrenis1234 said:
what I don't understand fully is the installation part in the car. videos I've seen were of the person screwing it into place around the vent. how does the universal model fit from car to car?
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They have car specific mounts, Then Mounts for the phones. its kind of a two piece system. I am also waiting for the N6 mount so i can order one and a mount for my Chrysler 300s.
Jsunn said:
I just had a chat with ProClip USA, they said that they will be making a custom holder for the N6.
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I have had proclip holders for my , N4, N5, & HTC M8.
They are pretty good if you haven't heard of them before.
-J
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They'll have custom holders for every phone, always. It's just time. If you're using a case on the phone then just get an adjustable, and it will most likely be the last cradle you ever buy. I've had the same 875214 cradle since my Samsung Moment. And it has fit every phone since: Samsung Epic, Galaxy S2-4, Note 2, Note 4, Evo 4g LTE and my Avant. The design has change from adjusting in the four corners to the two in the center which started with their smaller adjutable for the iphone with skins and the BB Pearl.
The reason they're able to make cradles and mounts for just about everything with wheels and everything with a battery is because they machine everything. No high cost molds required. Machining has higher costs overall and doesn't really decrease with volume, hence their stuff comes at a premium (which I try to help with when I can). That's why when I was trying to get holsters designed back in the day, all the usual suspects just laughed at me, including Seidio. No volume, not worth our time. People on a grand scale don't want to put their big smartphones in a belt clip holster. ProClip took a look, started sending me prototypes to test, and for a few years had an exclusive in holsters. Then Seidio realized they were missing the boat, and they hopped on as did the other injection molders, and ProClip's business there dried up since they can't make $5 holsters. Their parent company is Brodit out of Sweden. Everything is designed and manufactured there. I sent a few phones and mp3 players to them for testing over the years. They even made a holder for my Rio Karma (dating myself).
Once in a while they'll have a big sale like they did for Christmas at 25% off. That's a rarity. Legally I can say I can offer you a 10% discount. That's the max they allow resellers to advertise. Key word being advertise. I sell through ebay at 10% off and just pray people email me first so I can save them a little more. Not a lot unfortunately, but it can only be so much otherwise it's not worth my time.
That said, there's no better combined mount and cradle system out there. The only problem is they rely on cracks and crevices in the dash to place the mount. Makes inserting and removal easy, great for leasing. But it also limits locations and sometimes dashes are designed as such that the only placement partially covers a vent or is a console mount that sits really low. Companies such as bracketron and pro-fit make the metal dash mounts that attach to the radio mount screw with pretty good placement usually, but it requires removal of the center dash panel. Not all want to tackle that. You start breaking clips, and it's a bear. Though some stereo installers will do it for a nominal fee. They can also tap in to the fuse box and run a 12v socket behind the dash if you want to clean up the wiring a bit and don't want to do it yourself. Companies like Kuda work similarly for mounting buy they have a leather covered box of sorts that clips in with metal bending clips and you screw in the cradle wherever you want. Pro-fit (I think) also makes adhesive type mounts that can be convenient for locations where others can't go, but don't live in Arizona and such as the heat will take its toll on the adhesive sooner than you'd like. The adhesive doesn't mar the dash though upon removal which is nice. Or you can go with the cheap vent mounts, the bean bag sit on the dash or better yet, the cd slot mount. I like my car too much to do that.
Sorry for the run on. I used to be more active promoting and helping when new phones were out, but it does get time consuming, and the real job is a little more important, so I've dropped off a bit.
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warrenis1234 said:
what I don't understand fully is the installation part in the car. videos I've seen were of the person screwing it into place around the vent. how does the universal model fit from car to car?
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2-piece system. The cradle for your phone and the dash mount for your car. The dash mounts are vehicle specific and make use of cracks, seams and crevice they can fit in a slender barbed piece that kind of locks in. Some dashes are more flexible for placement than other. If someone is using it around the vents it usually means that's the only place they had an accessible area to place the dash mount. If you go to this link you can use the drop downs to find your vehicle and see what the mounting options are. It's not universal where you can just go from car to car with the cradle. Well, unless you go with their suction cup mount which works on the windshield. But, if you do have multiple vehicles you can buy one dash mount for each car and a move kit. female piece on each dash mount and the male piece on the back of the cradle. Then you can move the cradle from car to car.
The only thing getting screwed in is the cradle to the dash mount as most people just have one primary vehicle. If you're seeing something universal, it's the adjustable cradle. They do have console mounts that are adjustable and can fit in multiple vehicles, but they are more made for one car installation and just adjust to fit.