Has anyone tried using this device to enhance the GPS signal while driving? http://www.mobilegpsonline.com/mgpsstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_97&products_id=125 I'm thinking of drilling a small hole and feeding out a 7" 22awg stranded cable to the outside of the Prime. However, if this device can boost the GPS signals enough, maybe I won't need to.
Definitely a less risk idea than hacking apart the prime.
Could also try a bluetooth gps device as well, but they're more expensive by the looks of things.
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Dude, thats all fine, but why bother? For $12 I got a TomTom GPS Mark II Bluetooth Tranceiver at Amazon (Open Box) - works like a charm - though you need one tiny app - "Bluetooth GPS" from the Market. Why re-invent the wheel, or drill holes in the Prime?
http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-Blueto...I2YY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1329755667&sr=8-3
Right now they have used ones for $5.99 - I think these have been "suddenly" selling like mad since the release of the Prime, LOL! There were LOTS more a month ago!
Edit: Oh, and with the TomTom, it's rechargeable and lasts quite a while on a charge, save that 12v "Unregulated Power Supply" (Cigarette Lighter Socket" to charge the Prime, albeit you need one of these (I also have and have tested):
http://www.amazon.com/NTK-BULLET-CH...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329755967&sr=1-1
Not that the Bullet adapter translates to 12v 2a vs. stock chargers 5v - 2a or 15v 1.2a so it charges a bit faster, but not so rapidly that it would be likely to damage the lithium-ion batteries that Asus uses. At least if yo didn't use it full time
I can't tell anything about this one that u have here, but I remember back in 2003-2004 when gps navigators had very poor satellite reception when driving on Manhattan and my friend used similar thing from garmin which worked really well. with it he never lost signal as soon as he turned off gps booster it would completely loose satellites on Manhattan.
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Has anyone tried using this device to enhance the GPS signal while driving? http://www.mobilegpsonline.com/mgpsstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_97&products_id=125 I'm thinking of drilling a small hole and feeding out a 7" 22awg stranded cable to the outside of the Prime. However, if this device can boost the GPS signals enough, maybe I won't need to.
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If it was me I would not be drilling any hole in my backplate.
If your Prime is not seeing any satellites now or not getting a lock then the GPS Reradiator I don't think is gioing to make any difference.
You would be better off with a BT GPS receiver for around the same price and it would be more portable. http://www.canadagps.com/bluetoothgps.html
Have you read this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492468
Try a paper clip?
Re:TomTom GPS Mark II Bluetooth Tranceiver at Amazon (Open Box)
Good idea if in USA but shipping to Canada tripples the price. Might as well buy a new one from a Canadian vendor.
SmartAs$Phone said:
Dude, thats all fine, but why bother? For $12 I got a TomTom GPS Mark II Bluetooth Tranceiver at Amazon (Open Box) - works like a charm - though you need one tiny app - "Bluetooth GPS" from the Market. Why re-invent the wheel, or drill holes in the Prime?
http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-Blueto...I2YY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1329755667&sr=8-3
Right now they have used ones for $5.99 - I think these have been "suddenly" selling like mad since the release of the Prime, LOL! There were LOTS more a month ago!
Edit: Oh, and with the TomTom, it's rechargeable and lasts quite a while on a charge, save that 12v "Unregulated Power Supply" (Cigarette Lighter Socket" to charge the Prime, albeit you need one of these (I also have and have tested):
http://www.amazon.com/NTK-BULLET-CH...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329755967&sr=1-1
Not that the Bullet adapter translates to 12v 2a vs. stock chargers 5v - 2a or 15v 1.2a so it charges a bit faster, but not so rapidly that it would be likely to damage the lithium-ion batteries that Asus uses. At least if yo didn't use it full time
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Excellent, I'm sold.
SmartAs$Phone said:
Dude, thats all fine, but why bother? For $12 I got a TomTom GPS Mark II Bluetooth Tranceiver at Amazon (Open Box) - works like a charm - though you need one tiny app - "Bluetooth GPS" from the Market. Why re-invent the wheel, or drill holes in the Prime?
http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-Blueto...I2YY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1329755667&sr=8-3
Right now they have used ones for $5.99 - I think these have been "suddenly" selling like mad since the release of the Prime, LOL! There were LOTS more a month ago!
Edit: Oh, and with the TomTom, it's rechargeable and lasts quite a while on a charge, save that 12v "Unregulated Power Supply" (Cigarette Lighter Socket" to charge the Prime, albeit you need one of these (I also have and have tested):
http://www.amazon.com/NTK-BULLET-CH...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329755967&sr=1-1
Not that the Bullet adapter translates to 12v 2a vs. stock chargers 5v - 2a or 15v 1.2a so it charges a bit faster, but not so rapidly that it would be likely to damage the lithium-ion batteries that Asus uses. At least if yo didn't use it full time
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I'm a little confused when it comes to the GPS on the Prime. Does the Prime need a data connection to be able to use the GPS? If so, how would you drive around and use the GPS without a connection?
lennie paz said:
I'm a little confused when it comes to the GPS on the Prime. Does the Prime need a data connection to be able to use the GPS? If so, how would you drive around and use the GPS without a connection?
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This probably depends on the app. With Google Maps, you can pre-cache areas of a map while you're still connected to the internet. Then when you go out driving, you'll have a map as long as you stay within your cached areas. However, I think if you ask it for directions, it will need a data connection. I guess Google servers do the routing, not the device itself. Also, I think you need a data connection to do turn-by-turn navigation.
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I'm a little confused when it comes to the GPS on the Prime. Does the Prime need a data connection to be able to use the GPS? If so, how would you drive around and use the GPS without a connection?
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It's supposed to have unassisted GPS. That being said out of the box you'd need data for maps (even Google maps needs special tweaking to enable caching)
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Is this all I would need to receive a GPS signal on my i-mate JASJAM?
http://cnn.cn/shop/8525tytnhermes-antenna-p-1615.html
I just sent the following inquiry to them, I'll see what they respond.
It sure would be sweet if that is all it needs!
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Does this item imply that a Cingular 8525 has a built in GPS that will become active using this item?
http://cnn.cn/shop/8525tytnhermes-antenna-p-1615.html
Thanks
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think their is a thread about this topic and sad to say it does say a GPS solution other than buying a reciever is very much improbable..
here's the link to the topic:
My solution was to purchase the Garmin Mobile 20 cradle. www.garmin.com
The cradle holds the phone and has a suction-cup mount for the windshield. The cradle plugs into the cigarette lighter and has a charging cable that plugs into the mini-USB port on the phone.
Software can be loaded on your memory card (I have all North American and Canada).
For less than $250, I have a very good navigation system that travels with me.
Erik Latranyi said:
My solution was to purchase the Garmin Mobile 20 cradle. www.garmin.com
The cradle holds the phone and has a suction-cup mount for the windshield. The cradle plugs into the cigarette lighter and has a charging cable that plugs into the mini-USB port on the phone.
Software can be loaded on your memory card (I have all North American and Canada).
For less than $250, I have a very good navigation system that travels with me.
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promising product but kinda expensive though.
OP, if your considering Erik Latranyi's suggestion, you may want to consider buygpsnow.com, i dont work for them but i can swear by their good service. they have packages too that you can choose from and more cheaper than Erik's setup.
That antenna on cnn is not for hermes. It plain and simple will not work. The connector on the phone that it is shown linking too is a GSM antenna connector for car kits.. it will not provide GPS.. not now.. not ever.
Bluetooth GPS's are easier/cheaper/faster/tidier and the real killer... possible
So go for one of those instead. I use a $50/35GBP Holux bluetooth GPS with my hermes.. works fine.
(on the plus side.. if you are lucky the cnn antenna wont damage your phone.. if you are unlucky it might well)
It seems like the keyboard should be able to connect to the tablet via blue tooth when it's not connected to the tablet.
I wonder if there is anyway to mod it be a blue tooth keyboard?
There are times where it's nice to use the transformer as a tablet, but during that time the keyboard is totally useless.
Can the keyboard even be connected to the tablet via cable to use the battery but without having to hold up the extra bulk and such?
No, if you want a simple keyboard buy one. This dock is a dock, not simply an external keyboard. Bluetooth would just rape the battery on both and limit the functionality of it.
tazmeister said:
It seems like the keyboard should be able to connect to the tablet via blue tooth when it's not connected to the tablet.
I wonder if there is anyway to mod it be a blue tooth keyboard?
There are times where it's nice to use the transformer as a tablet, but during that time the keyboard is totally useless.
Can the keyboard even be connected to the tablet via cable to use the battery but without having to hold up the extra bulk and such?
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In one word...No
There are lots of bluetooth keyboards you can find if you want one. As they say ...it is what it is.
I still use mine as a tablet. I usually plug the charger into the dock when I'm using it as a tablet only.
You can pick up bluetooth keyboards for cheap. Doesnt hurt to have several options.
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it's really diapointing to see how little thought went in to the few responses.
does this sort of lack of thought and imagination really epitomize the general population here?
has anyone heard of the idea of a dual or multi-use tool?
and what about an on/off switch for blue tooth?
oh well, dead topic at this point
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tazmeister said:
it's really diapointing to see how little thought went in to the few responses.
does this sort of lack of thought and imagination really epitomize the general population here?
has anyone heard of the idea of a dual or multi-use tool?
and what about an on/off switch for blue tooth?
oh well, dead topic at this point
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so you made a thread asking if people agree with your opinion; they don't, and you call them dumb?
Also, yes, we are the epitome of the general population (...lol, wut?)
but to answer your question, the keyboard could have been a Bluetooth keyboard as well as a dock. no one is denying that. could it have been better if it were, probably. would it cost even more, most likely. would the additional cost justify the very limited uses of bluetooth-mode (uses that can't already be accomplished by the dock, in a close-range configuration) ?
nope.
so in conclusion, no.
I think the dock should have bluetooth so the keyboard could be used even when the tablet is detached. It's a shame, they didn't think of it.
@finalhit - the dock already is overpriced. I think they could easily added bluetooth without changing the price.
Get an ipad. It's probably got the most number of choices for bluetooth keyboard.
IRT the topic title: no.
Why? The Bluetooth stuff is in the tablet. To use the keyboard dock undocked via Bluetooth would be a cool feature, even if the battery drain would surge.
Versus how much that feature would increase the cost of the dock, I don't think it is a good idea: versus letting people buy a seperate Bluetooth keyboard if they need that sort of thing. My Transformer's dock is a pretty cheap piece of equipment, few moving parts if you please. The most expensive thing is probably the battery/charging stuff.
$150 extra for the dock makes a very good ROI versus just getting a standard netbook or tablet.
Spidey01 said:
IRT the topic title: no.
Why? The Bluetooth stuff is in the tablet. To use the keyboard dock undocked via Bluetooth would be a cool feature, even if the battery drain would surge.
Versus how much that feature would increase the cost of the dock, I don't think it is a good idea: versus letting people buy a seperate Bluetooth keyboard if they need that sort of thing. My Transformer's dock is a pretty cheap piece of equipment, few moving parts if you please. The most expensive thing is probably the battery/charging stuff.
$150 extra for the dock makes a very good ROI versus just getting a standard netbook or tablet.
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agreed, why would i want to rape the dock which is essentially a back up battery? makes no sense
tazmeister said:
it's really diapointing to see how little thought went in to the few responses.
does this sort of lack of thought and imagination really epitomize the general population here?
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No, I thought about it. I just thought it was a stupid idea. I like the way the dock works now (actually, I should say my girlfriend does since she stole mine and I haven't used it in months).
Go into the hardware mod and do it yourself, I dont want to add $50 for a feature that would drain both batteries faster and I would never use. How hard is it to have the TF in the dock if you are using the dock? I dont see a need to have the TF across the room while typing on the keyboard dock.
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@finalhit - the dock already is overpriced. I think they could easily added bluetooth without changing the price.
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Been hearing this since day 1, asked for someone to produce evidence (or product) of something that does the same for less, still haven't seen one example. Only bad examples of USB keyboards that don't provide the USB host control, SD card reader, stand and 6 hour battery functionality (with pass through charging).
I'm sure it is possible with enough effort to take a Bluetooth keyboard, replace the bottom with a custom module that provides mounthing for hard drive, card reader, battery, etc; or perhaps fashion a custom USB 3 hub you can rig for docking+charging.
In the end, unless you're the kind the get hackish at a work bench (I wish I had one), just using the dock when you want a keyboard, is a good idea. Much further away then docked somewhat minimizes the utility of a TOUCHSCREEN as well, unless you go bluetooth rat as well.
I think most people don't understand what we want - the dock should work as intentended when attached but switch to bluetooth when detached (could be switchable to preserve battery). There is no reason it would be in any way worse than it is now. Cost - as I said, it's already overpriced, so adding bluetooth doesn't have to increase it.
What value do you see in doing it that way? From what I can think of, I'd still opt to just pay less for the dock.
I could see the dock having bluetooth when detached beneficial when the tablet is hooked to my TV and I want to control it from my couch and the tablet is across the room hooked to the TV. Does someone make a bluetooth remote that can do this?
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I think most people don't understand what we want - the dock should work as intentended when attached but switch to bluetooth when detached (could be switchable to preserve battery). There is no reason it would be in any way worse than it is now. Cost - as I said, it's already overpriced, so adding bluetooth doesn't have to increase it.
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No, we understand. We just dont agree with either the usefulness or your judgement about them being able to do it without any cost impact.
if its that easy put it in yourself.
The whole purpose of the dock is to bring netbook like functionality and portable to the tablet. Using the dock/keyboard with bluetooth would defeat that purpose. Imagine sitting on a bus or train and trying to support the tablet and use both hands to type on the keyboard. You wouldn't be able to do it, unless you have extra arms, but as far as I know, I only have two.
Same thing with connecting the dock to the tablet with a cable. Defeats the whole portability the Transformer was made for. Portability is one of the Transformer's major selling points. And let's be honest, do you really need 16 hours of life on your tablet? Mine is off the charger from 7 am to around 11pm when I go to bed, and since I hardly use it at school, it can still have 85% battery when I plug it back in.
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Magnesus said:
I think most people don't understand what we want - the dock should work as intentended when attached but switch to bluetooth when detached (could be switchable to preserve battery). There is no reason it would be in any way worse than it is now. Cost - as I said, it's already overpriced, so adding bluetooth doesn't have to increase it.
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Again, Bluetooth defeats the whole point of the dock. The dock wasn't meant to be used detached from the tablet. If that's the case, Asus would've just installed a little touchscreen LCD where the touchpad is and let it run HC as well. That's like saying a car should be able to run on apple juice, even though they are built to run on gas -.-
You think a keyboard that gives you USB ports, an extra 9 hours of battery (?), and the ability to add another 128GB+ to your tablet is overpriced at $100? Wow.
jimbobalu said:
I could see the dock having bluetooth when detached beneficial when the tablet is hooked to my TV and I want to control it from my couch and the tablet is across the room hooked to the TV. Does someone make a bluetooth remote that can do this?
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FWIW I saw this and thought it might be useful to you; didn't have time to look at the thread very closely though!
I thought of the same thing and even posted this idea to the Design Team of Asus. But I didn't get a response.
It would be a brilliant idea. I even tried to connect a BT dongle and see if they could pair up. Didnt work.
Suppose I want to read a book and didn't fancy swiping across the screen - I could use the dock remotely and turn the pages.
That still makes little sense? Who reads a book on this thing without holding it in their hands or having it in their lap?
About the only scenario that has made any sense at all was the one using the TF to power the TV with the dock remotely connected but even then I doubt 99.999% of the users would ever do that (ive only even powered a TV twice. once to test and a second at a friends house to show them something).
My goal is Clean & Convenient Nexus 6 as a BRAIN for my Acura MDX 2007
Ideally would like to built housing dock that looks like factory made with no visible cable but for now I'll settle with this setup.
Map, Music, Phone calls, One handed, portrait & landscape, charging ALL WIRELESS.
(Dream for the future: Remote starter, NFC unlock door, cooking & laundry )
Here I post my video (more detail Video is coming)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he0E6I42KmY
Stuff I used:
I have use kinivo for one year and a half. I have to say this is pretty reliable product.
ravpower & tack form holder are new.
charger (rav power) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H9B7ALK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
tackform (suction car holder), http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MR8BJZI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
kinivo bluetooth handsfree for phone & music. http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450...s=kinivo&pebp=1421616171854&peasin=B009NLTW60
Nice setup mate, thanks for sharing. I'll be looking into BTC450 as well.
jlskd said:
Here I setup my acura mdx 2007 with wireless charger (rav power), tackform (suction car holder), kinivo bluetooth handsfree for phone & music.
I have use kinivo for one year and a half. I have to say this is pretty reliable product.
ravpower & tack form holder are new.
Here I post my video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he0E6I42KmY
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Can the Rav Power charger keep up with power usage while using GPS navigation?
Didn't have trip long enough to test. So far navigation on short trip still add couple percent to battery.
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I can't seem to find the same version of the tackform mount. And how did you attach the charging pad, was it just the suction and holding force that the mount uses?
ErylFlynn said:
I can't seem to find the same version of the tackform mount. And how did you attach the charging pad, was it just the suction and holding force that the mount uses?
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Check in the description of his video on YouTube. He has links for his set up.
This is pretty awesome, and while it's a bit pricey for a car dock solution, it IS a car dock solution and one that meets my requirements (not having to plug in a power cord every time).
Any way of getting the car mode to launch? Perhaps an NFC tag or something?
The charging pad is actually glued to tackform.
I'm also using ringke fusion case, it is a bit tight/shallow with the case on.
When I got extra time I'm going to try make better video so it can show more details.
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It is a bit pricier than what I want but tackform built quality also pretty good for $20.
The other one that I also consider is exo mount, I have the old version, the clamp. It work with small device. But with nexus 6 it's a little wobbly.
The new version is for one handed but I don't think it's going to work.
I'm sorry not sure about car mode, NFC. Have to do my research again.
For now I'm just going to set up tasker app so screen would stay on while wirelessly charging. Still learning.
Oh also looking for angle head micro usb so it wouldn't sticking out like that.
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Me device arrived yesterday, here a couple of first impressions:
+ Nice packaging/box.
+ Easy assembly, strong suction cup. Attached it to the dash of my jeep using no adhesive.
+ Using the Nexus 6 I drove for 20 minutes with Google Maps navigation, Bluetooth streaming music All-Access. Screen brightness set to auto. Battery went from 75% to 76%. Its not discharging like the HTC M7 Car kit.
- Initial impressions of quality is that the plastic material seems cheap. Considering the device is $80+tax.
- Its big and bulky, I am comparing it to official HTC Car kits for M7-M8.
- Proprietary power connector like the one on VÜ Wireless Charger. Have to be careful rotating the mount so the connector doesnt get damaged.
Adjust height so that it wont interfere with volume rockers.
When did you order yours? I ordered on the 3rd I believe and haven't even received shipping information
Where did you get this? The one on the website says it is only for use with phones up to 5.7 inches. Does this still work for the Nexus 6 or did you get it somewhere else?
Well, never mind, I now see in the description that it says it is compatible with the Nexus 6. Strange that they would then mention up to 5.7 inch phones.
bbbasher said:
Me device arrived yesterday, here a couple of first impressions:
+ Nice packaging/box.
+ Easy assembly, strong suction cup. Attached it to the dash of my jeep using no adhesive.
+ Using the Nexus 6 I drove for 20 minutes with Google Maps navigation, Bluetooth streaming music All-Access. Screen brightness set to auto. Battery went from 75% to 76%. Its not discharging like the HTC M7 Car kit.
- Initial impressions of quality is that the plastic material seems cheap. Considering the device is $80+tax.
- Its big and bulky, I am comparing it to official HTC Car kits for M7-M8.
- Proprietary power connector like the one on VÜ Wireless Charger. Have to be careful rotating the mount so the connector doesnt get damaged.
Adjust height so that it wont interfere with volume rockers.
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When did you order yours? I ordered on the 3rd I believe and haven't even received shipping information
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I ordered mine on 2/3 in the evening. Arrived on 2/6. Ran another test with brightness blasted, GPS and BT. Doing that battery slowly drained.
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Really wanted one of these, but a proprietary charger ? I have a cable I threaded through my dash to my last dock. I would have to do that again and find a new bluetooth receiver as it is in my switched plug.
Guess back to the drawing board.
This is end piece going into the device. Its molded to regular cigarette plug on the other end.
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I wouldn't pay so much for that, I got the ottie easy flex wireless and I couldn't be happier. My phone never loses charge wile using GPS and listening to music through Bluetooth.
stacio88 said:
I wouldn't pay so much for that, I got the ottie easy flex wireless and I couldn't be happier. My phone never loses charge wile using GPS and listening to music through Bluetooth.
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Last time I checked with iottie they said that the easy flex wireless wasn't officially supported with the Nexus 6. I have seen info on XDA about mods but I wanted a supported model. Iottie have a new model is in works, but this one is available now.
You run the Nexus 6 on max brightness, stream music using BT over LTE whilst navigating and it still charges? What is the amperage spec on the easy flex? I could look it up but lazy right now
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bbbasher said:
Last time I checked with iottie they said that the easy flex wireless wasn't officially supported with the Nexus 6. I have seen info on XDA about mods but I wanted a supported model. Iottie have a new model is in works, but this one is available now.
You run the Nexus 6 on max brightness, stream music using BT over LTE whilst navigating and it still charges? What is the amperage spec on the easy flex? I could look it up but lazy right now
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It's 2.1 amp. I don't use my phone on full brightness ever, I usually have it at 50-75% brightness. It's officially made for the nexus 5 but works great with the 6.
These guys are the most unreliable fools I've ever seen. First it's January , then it's June, then it's now. I can only imagine the support they provide....
stacio88 said:
I wouldn't pay so much for that, I got the ottie easy flex wireless and I couldn't be happier. My phone never loses charge wile using GPS and listening to music through Bluetooth.
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I just received my iOttie wireless QI car mount & charger and I can assure you that it does indeed work with the Nexus 6 and it fits. Even with a case! Charges just fine with my Seidio Surface w/ kickstand!
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It's 2.1 amp. I don't use my phone on full brightness ever, I usually have it at 50-75% brightness. It's officially made for the nexus 5 but works great with the 6.
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It's 1amp at the most, unless they got nextgen Qi that no one knows about. They're both rated the same.
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It's 1amp at the most, unless they got nextgen Qi that no one knows about. [emoji14] They're both rated the same.
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Yea I just double checked, you're right. The power cable it comes with is 2.1 I believe.
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Yea I just double checked, you're right. The power cable it comes with is 2.1 I believe.
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I might try to cancel the Vu if I can save a few and get the iOttie. I didn't even know about it. I'm not really happy with Tylt anyway, I ordered before this guy and my tracking info still just says "shipping label created". Thanks for sharing the pics.
joshm.1219 said:
I might try to cancel the Vu if I can save a few and get the iOttie. I didn't even know about it. I'm not really happy with Tylt anyway, I ordered before this guy and my tracking info still just says "shipping label created". Thanks for sharing the pics.
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For half the price you're better off witht the ottie. I ordered it through amazon for about $45.
The iOttie Easy Flex Wireless should accommodate 3.4 inch devices, and the Nexus 6 is only 3.27 inches. So it should fit.
I think the issues is in regards to the wireless charging capabilities. I think I've read that in some cases it couldn't charge because of the "fit".
Desca said:
The iOttie Easy Flex Wireless should accommodate 3.4 inch devices, and the Nexus 6 is only 3.27 inches. So it should fit.
I think the issues is in regards to the wireless charging capabilities. I think I've read that in some cases it couldn't charge because of the "fit".
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Awesome, thanks for that.
I was going to ask this about the Tylt, but I think this answers my question.. I just gotta figure out if wireless can charge though the trident case. I've tried it on two QI chargers, no luck yet but I've only spent a few minutes trying to position it.
Desca said:
The iOttie Easy Flex Wireless should accommodate 3.4 inch devices, and the Nexus 6 is only 3.27 inches. So it should fit.
I think the issues is in regards to the wireless charging capabilities. I think I've read that in some cases it couldn't charge because of the "fit".
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There is absolutely no problem with charging. I've had mine for over a month and haven't had a problem.
Hi Guys,
I'm looking for a car dock for my Nexus 6 similar to the pro clip or this fix2car mount http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/f...on-mount-dash-mount-with-usb-car-charger.html[1]
Basically my criteria are that I want to be able to take the phone in and out of the mount without having to attach the USB cable after. I want the USB cable to be fixed and the phone simply slides in to it.
The pro clip would cost me 150$+ and the fix2car one I linked would run me close to 70$. I'm looking for something about half that price.
Hope you guys can help!
Thanks
0 replies on XDA and on reddit, something tells me i'm about to drop a hundred bucks on a car mount... AGAIN!
PSA to anyone thinking about it: DO NOT get the airdock 2, it's a piece of poop and the phone falls off constantly.
If you must have the fixed plug, you could hack one in place with some JB Weld. A lot of guys did just that back in the "old" days.
Or suguru, that stuff works great for something like this. BTW, my airdock works great.
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If you would like to charge your phone in a car dock without having to attach USB each time why don't you get the QI charging dock? It is about $35-$40 here in US, probably about same in UK. And will work with non-bulky case.
EugeneR said:
If you would like to charge your phone in a car dock without having to attach USB each time why don't you get the QI charging dock? It is about $35-$40 here in US, probably about same in UK. And will work with non-bulky case.
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welllllllll the reason why im trying to avoid a QI charging dock (which btw is not a make or model but the technology, can you specify which model you're referring to?) is because i bought this neato quick charge usb lighter thingy and i'd like to be able to use quick charge..... wireless QI charging is pretty slow and when having the screen on, and steaming music, and using maps for nav, it doesn't actually gain any charge!
three west said:
Or suguru, that stuff works great for something like this. BTW, my airdock works great.
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sugru is 22 american. add shipping, conversion to canadian dollar, and duties and it comes out to a lot thanks for the suggestion, though.
i think i am going with this:
http://www.lightinthebox.com/imobi4...ger-for-motorola-google-nexus-6_p2642248.html
georgeism said:
i think i am going with this:
http://www.lightinthebox.com/imobi4...ger-for-motorola-google-nexus-6_p2642248.html
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Nice find! I didn't know anyone made one like that for our Nexus 6.
georgeism said:
welllllllll the reason why im trying to avoid a QI charging dock (which btw is not a make or model but the technology, can you specify which model you're referring to?) is because i bought this neato quick charge usb lighter thingy and i'd like to be able to use quick charge..... wireless QI charging is pretty slow and when having the screen on, and steaming music, and using maps for nav, it doesn't actually gain any charge!
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Well, I am doing the same, streaming and navigating, with Nexus 6 in the dock, using 2.1A USB lighter thingy and it charges.
I am also aware QI is a technology and not a model. There are quite few of those. I am using this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N4H1R1M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01
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Well, I am doing the same, streaming and navigating, with Nexus 6 in the dock, using 2.1A USB lighter thingy and it charges.
I am also aware QI is a technology and not a model. There are quite few of those. I am using this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N4H1R1M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01
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the problem is that QI will bottleneck your charging. using a quickcharge usb lighter thing will work via a cable but not through QI!
QI will support up to 15 watts of charging in the future, it was actually announced like a couple of weeks ago or something, so future models will support quick charging
I have quick charger at work and at home. In the car I need the dock I can use with minimum effort and without connecting/disconnecting USB frequently
georgeism said:
i think i am going with this:
http://www.lightinthebox.com/imobi4...ger-for-motorola-google-nexus-6_p2642248.html
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Curious to know if you got the holder yet?
From the pictures on the site, it appears that one of the claws on the top lands directly on the power and/or volume buttons.
Would like to know if it interferes with proper operation?
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Curious to know if you got the holder yet?
From the pictures on the site, it appears that one of the claws on the top lands directly on the power and/or volume buttons.
Would like to know if it interferes with proper operation?
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it can if you have it completely tightened down, but you would not be able to pull the phone in and out if it was tightened down. the way i have it now is the clamp holds on to the lip of the phone but not so tightly that I can't easily put the phone in and out of the dock. The clamp does not press on the buttons, this way.