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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.
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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.
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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?
Sent from my SGH-T959
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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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..
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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?
Sent from my SGH-T959
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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.
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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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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
Hi there,
i am looking for a car mount for my lovely 920.
anyone got a decent one with horizontal and vertical capabilities
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-adrian- said:
Hi there,
i am looking for a car mount for my lovely 920.
anyone got a decent one with horizontal and vertical capabilities
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I've been looking for the same thing, swivel capabilities is a must. Anyone find a good one?
Get a decent quality universal car mount (with the four prongs) and then just buy a cheap fixation for your Lumia. That way you can keep the mount when you eventually change phones... That's what I've been doing for the last few years...
I've got a telescopic Herbert Richter car mount which looks like it's the same as this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/iGrip-Herbe...472900?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item48454f5744) and I've been very pleased with it. Unlike some of the cheaper ones I've had it has never lost suction and come unstuck. Most eBay sellers who have cheap Lumia 920 car mounts will sell the phone-specific part of their mounts separately for a couple of euros...
Well .. i dont like the universal ones to be honest because the ones i used never where as usfull as expected. will have a loook at the richter one.
Which car charger can you recommend. I am reading a few amazon.co.uk reviews and they are not to pleased with the ones offered
The one I use (and the one that looks like mine that I posted a link for) isn't one of those universal ones that can be adjusted to hold any size of phone... I don't like those ones either... The ones Im talking about just use a four prong system where you can attach phone specific "faceplates" like you can see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683631 so it looks like it's made for the phone you use it with... Sorry, it's not easy to explain but you should be able to get an idea of what I'm talking about.
does your one come with a car charger already?
got different from belkin etc .. just looking for the power part of a car mount now.
will see if i find a universal holder later
hrmm, not sure if we are allowed to post links on here...
anyways, i bought this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AEO3U7W/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
took a gamble as there was no reviews, current review is from myself.
Its pretty solid, I tend to always buy ones for the phone as I'm not a big fan of the all in one mounts, and the nokia one i got for my partners 710 is terrible, won't even hold my phone just slips out constantly. I've got a car charger from maplin to go with it that does do a 1000ma charge as my old charger didn't charge the phone enough to keep up with navigon.
Its as solid as some premium brand mounts i've bought in the past, as good as you can get with one suction cup. (imo) how long it lasts is another thing, but for the price I thought it was pretty neat, a friend borrowed it and immediatly ordered one too.
Its very sturdy and the easist phone mount i've used to slip in and out, only thing that did initially put me off is the fit isn't 100% secure, theres very slight movement, i don't think its even 1mm, thought it would rattle but seems fine in the car.
well i just ordered this for my charging:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002C3AFHG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
hope you didnt have this one
and i will have a closer look at the amazon offer, thanks
stead, look at the second photo of the one you bought, see the four prongs? That means the front panel comes off so yours is one of the ones that I was talking about that can be used with any type of phone (as long as you get the right front panel holder piece)... :laugh:
NeoGreendawg said:
stead, look at the second photo of the one you bought, see the four prongs? That means the front panel comes off so yours is one of the ones that I was talking about that can be used with any type of phone (as long as you get the right front panel holder piece)... :laugh:
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Ah, i thought you meant those univseral one size fits all ones that clamp onto the phone! everyphone holder i've bought has had the 4 prongs, but everytime I buy one I can never find just the phone bit on its own and just end up buying the whole thing again
This is the offending nokia one I bought, its terrible http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003D1US46/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
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Ah, i thought you meant those univseral one size fits all ones that clamp onto the phone! everyphone holder i've bought has had the 4 prongs, but everytime I buy one I can never find just the phone bit on its own and just end up buying the whole thing again
This is the offending nokia one I bought, its terrible http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003D1US46/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
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I've very rarely seen them advertised on their own but if you ask, most eBay sellers who sell the dirt cheap car holders will sell you the phone specific attachment on it's own in my experience and usually for only a couple of euros including postage. Postage must be cheaper in Hong Kong than it is in France... :laugh:
Arkon Slim-Grip Floor Mount SM525-S
FWIW I have been using this model for about 4 years- first with my Tilt2 and now with the Lumia 920 (both without a case and with an Otterbox Defender case as the holder can expand). I had an older version for the Tilt2 which didn't allow for 180deg movement (you couldn't move the phone to landscape position while inside the holder) so when I got the 920 I was able to purchase just the Slim-Grip portion and keep the flexible pedestal part that I already had.
The 4 legs on the Slim-Grip are not permanent- they come in a little bag and you slide them into the body of the phone holder. The move left and right to allow for access to ports on the phone that may not be centered on the phone itself. It also comes with extra legs that are a different shape in case you need a different fitment for your phone (think they are shorter?). The bottom of the Slim-Grip is the part that moves- you push it down with the bottom of your phone and it expands enough to let you then push the top of the phone into the holder so the top legs support it. It isn't obvious from the pictures on Arkon's site at first but you will see a line running across the holder when you look at the pictures and that is where the movement occurs.
I am able to put my phone in the holder with one hand and, because the pedestal part is mounted to one of the passenger seat floor bolts, it's very stable. It's hard to move the pedestal to bend it to different shapes, which is a good thing, because it won't flop all over the place when driving. I can use the 920 without a case in it and with an Otterbox Defender, either way is fine. It allows easy access to the audio and power ports. My friends stick their phones in it too and it holds them just as well (iPhones, Galaxy S3's, Blackberry's etc......).The mount does not impede passenger comfort, however they may not be able to just flop their left leg against the center console because the mount would then be rubbing against the plastic and may leave marks, at least in my Subaru Legacy.
I have used this mount without any problems for close to 5 years now and everyone is jealous of it because it is so secure and convenient. I have no problems recommending it 100%. Good luck.
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Hi there,
i am looking for a car mount for my lovely 920.
anyone got a decent one with horizontal and vertical capabilities
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Forget about universal car mounts. Have a look at the products from "Brodit", if available in your country. There's a special mount for almost every car und a special mount for almost every phone and tehere are active and passive holders. i bought a universal-mount and will never again, buy any universal crap. Now gonig downstairs, mounting my Brodit
Dave-Kay said:
Forget about universal car mounts. Have a look at the products from "Brodit", if available in your country. There's a special mount for almost every car und a special mount for almost every phone and tehere are active and passive holders. i bought a universal-mount and will never again, buy any universal crap. Now gonig downstairs, mounting my Brodit
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You can now order a specific Brodit 920 - un-powered, cig-socket, and hardwired. Excellent mounts, especially the powered ones - amazing how nice it is to just slide the phone in and not worry about fiddling with charger cables...
BigKuri said:
You can now order a specific Brodit 920 - un-powered, cig-socket, and hardwired. Excellent mounts, especially the powered ones - amazing how nice it is to just slide the phone in and not worry about fiddling with charger cables...
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Do these swivel 90degrees so as to use the phone in landscape as well as portrait?
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Do these swivel 90degrees so as to use the phone in landscape as well as portrait?
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They swivel 360 degrees and are very high quality. I've got one in my car that I've also used for my Note II (different holder of course though). It was well worth it IMO.
brodit always had the best ones..
but i read something with "screws" and that made me buy something different for the glas
What did you hear, I'm curious.
Sent from my 920
oh i just found car mounts to be screwed in the cockpit
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oh i just found car mounts to be screwed in the cockpit
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Oh OK I understand what you're saying now; I thought you were referring to an issue like the screws scratching the phone or something like that.
I didn't have to screw anything into my dash. I had a mount that clips onto the dash and a holder which is screwed into said mount. Very easy.
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.
Journyman16 said:
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
Ps2004 said:
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.
Oeps said:
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.
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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:good:
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?
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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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.
dbpaddler said:
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.
Does someone use their Z1 on a car mount? If so, which one?
Hey,
i bought a mount which looks like this:
http://www.amazon.de/iZideals-Unive..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=0CG8D7VT925YPS92KEC5
but it only paid like 2€ or something it works pretty good!
To be honest, I prefer the spring mounted holders with the suction cups which attach to your windscreen/dashboard, these holders which attach to the heater vent don't look like they could take many knocks and there's lots of lovely sharp corners and pedals under there which will make short work of your phone's screen, suctioning a holder to the top of your dashboard means it's attached a lot safer and if it becomes loose it'll probably land on the top of the dashboard and slide to the sides.
There's tons of these type of holders on ebay and Amazon, I would go for something similar to this so if you insist on the vent mount you still have that choice :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TSSJJHK/
It's got a very good rating and the QA states that the arms on the side are adjustable (usually spring loaded so they grip the phone with tension) meaning, even if your phone is in a rugged case, it will be held securely.
Best car cradle in the the world coming through:
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/...es/EE-V200SABEGWW?subsubtype=other-multimedia
I use this with my Z1. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
Rock solid build quality, and the raised part at the bottom of the cradle means that the phone never falls out. Easy button at the back to release the side clamps. It holds the Z1 firmly enough to press the home button to unlock without the phone moving.
Highly recommended
I bought this one for 2 USD from aliexpress. It's great.
Colorful Commonly 360 degree Rotating Universal Car air vent Stands monopod holder for your mobile phone GPS hot
http://s.aliexpress.com/jErMfeie
(from AliExpress Android)
I've tried a couple of mounts the last years, but the only one i would buy again is the former recommended Samsung cradle.
It still "sticks" on my windscreen for month, you can turn it from landscape to portrait mode with one hand, put the phone in and out one-handed, everything no problem!
I have the isomount one that is istalled in the CD. Its works really well
Enviado desde mi Z1 mediante Tapatalk
I use a magnetic one with a metal plate under my case, works so great and is so easy! We have a magnet in each car and every phone in the family has this metal plate. Go into the car and just pop the phone on there. Holds almost every bumper! And I really like to not have it on my windshield so it doesnt block my view in any way. Works better than expected!
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Im using this one:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Univ...obile-Cell-Phone-Smartphones/32356443508.html