Hi guys,
am hoping someone here already has one of these and can convince me it is worth the expense.
I have just got my evo3d and have ordered an otterbox commuter case. I also need to get a windscreen mount and i am in and out of my vehicle alot during the day so taking the phone out of the case will not be an option.
I know this because with my old hd2 i ended up discarding the case. Then on numerous occasions dropping the phone so i want to find an alternative.
After doing abit of research i have come up with the possible solution of either a ram mount. from here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAP-B-166...shield-Phone-Mount-/260725742907#ht_539wt_698
or a slip grip from here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SlipGrip-...erBox-Defender-HV-/400229693449#ht_2692wt_746
Has anyone tried these or have a better option? Does the ram mount allow access to the charging port and does it truly grip the phone within the otterbox case?
cheers.
I have a slip grip for my evo 3d and otterbox. I did have to take my dremel to the slip grip for the charging port as I wanted to be able to remove the phone from the mount without having to unplug the charging cord first. If you normally unplug your charger before removing from the mount, then no dremel is needed. Otherwise, it goes in and out of the mount with ease and holds the phone, in the otterbox, very well.
SteelH said:
I have a slip grip for my evo 3d and otterbox. I did have to take my dremel to the slip grip for the charging port as I wanted to be able to remove the phone from the mount without having to unplug the charging cord first. If you normally unplug your charger before removing from the mount, then no dremel is needed. Otherwise, it goes in and out of the mount with ease and holds the phone, in the otterbox, very well.
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top stuff mate thanks. I presume a dremel is a drill of some kind? but as you say if it can be removed without the need then fabulous.
May i ask did you look at the ram mount? Was there a reason why you picked the slip grip? Also how strong is the grip on the windscreen? My old one was forever falling off.
Again thanks for taking the time to reply.
edit - after abit more decsion making i think the slipgrip does look a better option as it is purpose fit for our phone and case. thanks again for your advice.
3vo3d said:
top stuff mate thanks. I presume a dremel is a drill of some kind? but as you say if it can be removed without the need then fabulous.
May i ask did you look at the ram mount? Was there a reason why you picked the slip grip? Also how strong is the grip on the windscreen? My old one was forever falling off.
Again thanks for taking the time to reply.
edit - after abit more decsion making i think the slipgrip does look a better option as it is purpose fit for our phone and case. thanks again for your advice.
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The slipgrip offers many mounting options and case options for the 3d, that is why I chose it. I use the air vent mount personally, works fine, no issues. Had it over 6 months now.
SteelH said:
The slipgrip offers many mounting options and case options for the 3d, that is why I chose it. I use the air vent mount personally, works fine, no issues. Had it over 6 months now.
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perfect! i have emailed the ebay seller to ensure he will deliver to me here in the uk and that the item comes with the windscreen mount. As long as it does i am taking your advice and buying the slipgrip.
Cheers for the help.
just wanted to add that i bought the slipgrip windscreen mount thanks to SteelH recommendations. I paid for the heavier duty version http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/SlipGrip-Car-Mount-HTC-EVO-3D-4G-OtterBox-Commuter-HV_p_99091.html
it really is a big old lump and the phone and case sits inside wonderfully. It also really feels sturdy once fitted to the screen. My old one kept falling off.
I have not figured out how to turn the phone from portrait into landscape. Not sure if that is possible whilst attached to the screen or not?
Either way i would really recommend this mount and again thanks to SteelH for the heads-up.
It says it swivels 360 degree's so you should be able to do that.
Scougar said:
It says it swivels 360 degree's so you should be able to do that.
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yeah i might try it monday. I had a go at getting it to swivel when i first attached it to the screen but it would not budge and i was reluctant to start getting oto heavy with it in case it worked lose from the screen. My old mount had a terrible habit of flying accross the dashboard whenever my phone was inside.
well i may be thick but i cannot see how it swivels. Like i say not an issue to me as i prefer it in portrait mode anyway.
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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**
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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
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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?
check it out here!
Thanks.
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Ordered... thanks!!! It says it has its own charging port, too. By the looks of it it should be pretty nice.
Just picked mine up from the Sprint store. It's fantastic. It feels durable, has a removable slot sizing piece so it can accommodate phones with cases, and it comes with a disc for dash mounting if you don't want to window mount it. I love it!
Is this the official one made by HTC? Like the official one for the EVO 4G?
Yeah it is. I saw it today when I picked my phone.
It's really nice. I held off for now though. I've already bought like three cases and want to get a nice sd card...it adds up
SolsticeZero said:
Just picked mine up from the Sprint store. It's fantastic. It feels durable, has a removable slot sizing piece so it can accommodate phones with cases, and it comes with a disc for dash mounting if you don't want to window mount it. I love it!
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Think an Otterbox Commuter would fit in there once the insert is removed... and still charge the phone?
Bukem75 said:
Think an Otterbox Commuter would fit in there once the insert is removed... and still charge the phone?
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Yes I will fit and charge the phone too
no Otter box will fit in this car dock, the body glove case is too big it barely goes in at all and it's thinner than the Otterbox defender and commuter by a long shot.
The ones sprint are selling doesn't have the adjustment knob to adjust the mount up and down, it only has the tilt ball adjustment. On Igrips web site theirs shows an adjustment knob at the top of the arm to tilt it up and down and sprints have identical clips on both sides with no knob, making it a bit difficult to get it exactly where you want it
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Is this the official one made by HTC? Like the official one for the EVO 4G?
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No it's made by iGrip, not HTC. Just picked it up in the store. I'ts not like the HTC Evo 4G dock at all. This still seems nice though and about $20 cheaper if I remember correctly.
From the bottom of the box
Sunction mount and vehicle disc made in Germany
Vehicle Dock made in china.
Customer Support: iGRIP Global LLC [email protected]
http://www.igrip.us/ Here it is on their page. The mount itself is seperate from the part that holds the phone so in theory for your next phone you could just buy the phone holder and pay less.
Edit: it does put it into car mode though.
The Commuter kinda fits.. if you press down it will charge, but it won't stay that way, you also need to remove the soft USB cover (fine by me)..
It's so close to fitting perfectly I think I'm just gonna dremel it a bit at work on Monday..
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 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.
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...., 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.
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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.
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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.
My car mount has survived several phone upgrades, but the note 3 was just too big to make work. So, lets build one! Turned out really good. The corner radius was off slightly and it wouldn't fit the first time I tried, but it cleaned up nice and is about as tight as one could get without it being a pain to remove. So far it hasn't killed reception, but I have some windows drawn out if I need to open it up. My grubby finger prints are all over it, but it looks great!
That is bad ass.
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This is realy good looking mount. The effect from leaving the trails is oitstanding
_madness haven't any rest, only swet_
Wow nice work! Any more shots of it and how it's mounted to your vehicle? Also any chance of you producing more?
Here is a shot with how it is mounted. It tightens down into the 12V port and I added the white sticky square to make it more solid. Not sure if they sell it anymore. It has a USB charge port and a 12V port too. I have an a2dp adapter in that.
As for selling them it probably wouldn't be worth it. It only fits the Spigen Neo Hybrid case and has too much machine time in it. Then again money talks!
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Here is a shot with how it is mounted. It tightens down into the 12V port and I added the white sticky square to make it more solid. Not sure if they sell it anymore. It has a USB charge port and a 12V port too. I have an a2dp adapter in that.
As for selling them it probably wouldn't be worth it. It only fits the Spigen Neo Hybrid case and has too much machine time in it. Then again money talks!
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I'm in the process of making a one off car mount with fiberglass. Got any tips? What made you do a whole back mount? Looking back, what would you have done different?
I did a whole back mount so it would mount up to the flexible arm. The only thing I would consider doing different is to machine some windows in the back to help with signal. I will probably end up doing that. It seems to drop into 3g while driving and I don't recall that happening before.
What about making the same mount with some high density plastic? Youd have to make the back thicker but i bet it would solve your attenuation issues. Does the metal scratch the case up?
No, it doesn't seem to scratch the case up. The mount is aluminum and has a nice smooth surface finish. You can't feel the "patterns" on it. Those are just from the toolpath. Plastic would be a better option, but it I prefer the look of machined aluminum.
Yea I agree it looks sick. I'd do some rf logs on and off mount, make the cutouts and do it again and see if there was an improvement. Find some way to cut out where the antennas are and then make it symmetrical.
a simple TPU case can do same things
Looks great! All you need now is a nfc tag in there.
As the title suggests, can anyone recommend a decent in car cradle/holder for the S7?
Thanks in advance
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For the life of me I can't find the brand name but it expands in the cup holder has a flexible gooseneck and a holder that tilts at different angles. It is adjustable for most phones width. I found it on eBay a long time ago
YesEvil said:
As the title suggests, can anyone recommend a decent in car cradle/holder for the S7?
Thanks in advance
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With my Note 4, I very happily used iMagnet. With my S7, it didn't occur to me that it doesn't go so well aesthetically with a clear-backed case like the Otterbox Symmetry Clear. I'll probably get an inexpensive case to keep and use in the car.
I use the I Magnet mount. Been using it for a few years in a few different vehicles. The only time I ever had a phone come off the mount was the day I hit a deer doing 65 and totaled my car. Thankfully the phone wasn't damaged. The biggest downside is if you use the adhesive to stick the metal plate to either your phone or a case then it's more or less not reusable on another phone or case. Glad I saw this thread as I just realized I needed to order more steel plates. These steel plates will interfere with NFC and wireless charging. So I end up either just putting a steel plate loosely between the phone and case and then take it out when I'm done. Another option is to have two cases. Mount a steel plate inside your second case and just switch cases as needed.
Corwinder said:
I use the I Magnet mount. Been using it for a few years in a few different vehicles. The only time I ever had a phone come off the mount was the day I hit a deer doing 65 and totaled my car. Thankfully the phone wasn't damaged. The biggest downside is if you use the adhesive to stick the metal plate to either your phone or a case then it's more or less not reusable on another phone or case. Glad I saw this thread as I just realized I needed to order more steel plates. These steel plates will interfere with NFC and wireless charging. So I end up either just putting a steel plate loosely between the phone and case and then take it out when I'm done. Another option is to have two cases. Mount a steel plate inside your second case and just switch cases as needed.
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I tried just putting a plate between the S7 and my Otterbox Symmetry case. It wouldn't stay in place, making too scared to try driving with it.
RebDovid said:
I tried just putting a plate between the S7 and my Otterbox Symmetry case. It wouldn't stay in place, making too scared to try driving with it.
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That's when you bite the bullet and remove the paper backing covering the adhesive and make it stick in place. To tell you the truth, I've never done that either. I've always used the adhesive thus my need to order more steel plates today.
YesEvil said:
As the title suggests, can anyone recommend a decent in car cradle/holder for the S7?
Thanks in advance
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It would help if you would specify what function would you like it to serve....ie (wireless charging, magnetic, windshield mount, CD mount, vent mount (etc), one handed operation....
I use mine as a phone holder and dash cam. Wireless charging in the car is not important to me right now. Here is the combo that I currently use and it works well...
http://www.amazon.com/Mobie-Grips-M...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Qun...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-GPS-Da...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00
I use the base from the second link with the actual phone holder from the first link (universal ball joint) and have it suction cupped to to the item in the third link. It sits perfectly on my dash and works very well in my vehicle. It is secure, easy to put the phone in and out of, and provides me with easy access to the phone as well as all of the functions I wanted to accomplish with it.
Of course, you can just keep it simple and use the item in the first link and just suction cup it to the windshield...that's up to your needs and vehicle.