I knew when I first got my Dell Streak that a 5-inch screen was what I needed, and at the time, despite the hardware limitations and lack of Dell support, I knew I'd be with the Streak for a while because going back to a small screen wasn't happening. So, I invested in enough car mounts and chargers to have one in each commonly used vehicle (4 total). Now that I'm on the Note with it in a Speck case 3 out of 4 mounts still work with minor modifications. As soon as a heavier-duty case comes along 0 out of 4 mounts will work. Now that the Note is so much more popular than the Streak ever was, I am not too worried that there won't be another 5-inch plus phone ever again. So that I don't have to spend however many 100s of dollars on mounts when the next big phone hits, I have been looking for a heavy-duty, relatively vibration resistant, but still universal mount. That way, whatever the next device is, I don't have to go and buy a ton of new mounts.
In my seemingly unending quest for a car mount that will work with the Note, regardless of what case I have on it, and handle vibration and spirited driving, I spent a bunch of time on the RAM site (since I already have some of their products, and like the marine grade powder coated aluminum). I found a couple of possible solutions, but because I want to have the phone in landscape orientation, I think the X-Grip would be best for me. I was about to put up a post asking if anyone had used one on here, when I found this thread over in the International Note forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462786
The pictures there show a Note with no case in the regular X-Grip.The problem I forsee is the specified max width of 3.25 inches. The Note naked is wider than that, but only just. Mine, in a Speck case measures about 3.5 inches, and any future case I put on it will likely be bigger. I asked the OP over there for more information, so I could hopefully better determine if the original X-Grip will work with the phone in a case. We'll see how that goes. Here is a link to the regular RAM X-Grip. http://www.ram-mount.com/NewProducts/xgripholder/tabid/3687/Default.aspx#/
After further research, it looks like the X-Grip II might be better for our phones in various cases:
http://www.ram-mount.com/NewProducts/ramxgripiitabletmount/tabid/4040/Default.aspx
I've been stalking the accessories forum here with hopes of seeing something that would work for me and not succeeded. I have also noticed a lot of praise for the cheapy mounts. Let me preface this with "that isn't for me". I need to keep the phone in the case for protection from dirt and elements, and I need to make sure the phone won't fall. If it does, during extreme maneuvers, it is gone. And, if I am even capable of recovering off of the dirt, mud, rocks, or asphalt it might have landed on, it would likely be smashed, either from the impact itself, or from someone else running it over, despite any case. So, I'm perfectly happy with spending a bit more for something that meets my needs and keeps the phone where I want it to be.
That said, has anyone looked at either X-Grip as a possible solution for car mounting? If you have, and decided on something else, why? And, of course, what did you end up with (bearing in mind my heavy-duty and case acceptance needs). Thanks in advance.
No first hand experience with the X-Grip simply because I didn't know it existed when I was looking for a motorcycle mount.
I will "note" that the X-Grip II looks to big but I really don't know.
I'm not sure what you mean by vibration but my motorcycle puts these things through some serious high speed buzzing...and they handle it.
But, this is what I use...not the prettiest but it does work with my Note and the small arm attachments. Used this one for 2 Samsung phones and 1 iPhone.
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RAM-HOL-UN4U
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx
Here's another one I saw and the dimensions say it will fit the Note
Product Number: RAM-HOL-PD3U
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045080068051085/Default.aspx
andrawer said:
No first hand experience with the X-Grip simply because I didn't know it existed when I was looking for a motorcycle mount.
I will "note" that the X-Grip II looks to big but I really don't know.
I'm not sure what you mean by vibration but my motorcycle puts these things through some serious high speed buzzing...and they handle it.
But, this is what I use...not the prettiest but it does work with my Note and the small arm attachments. Used this one for 2 Samsung phones and 1 iPhone.
RAM-HOL-UN4U
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogRes...65077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx
Here's another one I saw and the dimensions say it will fit the Note
Product Number: RAM-HOL-PD3U
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogRes...65077045072079076045080068051085/Default.aspx
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Thanks for the input. I had noticed both of those, but my concern was that I want the phone in landscape mode, not portrait. Both of those look like they use fixed mounts at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions and spring-loaded fingers at the 3 and 9. If I rotate the mount 90 degrees, so the phone is in landscape mode, that means the spring-loaded arms are supporting most of the weight of the device. But, yeah, when I look for mounts, I try to find motorcycle guys who endorse them (especially dirt bike and off-road expedition bike), because that's closer to my usage than a normal automobile owner would be. I've not gone wrong with motorcyle-rider-endorsed ones yet. Do you run portrait or landscape orientation? What kind of motorcycle?
I too wonder if the X-Grip II might not be too big. But seeing as how they don't have any on-hand, I can't ask them to take a tape measure to one. I am hoping to call them tomorrow and see what I can see. Busy day for me though, not sure I'll get the time. When I do, I'll post back with whatever I learn.
I bought a standard GPS windshield/dash mount from best buy. I have the speck case and it easy fits it. Looks like there would be plenty of room for a bigger case. I use it in portrait but I could easily turn it in to landscape if I wanted to.
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Very interesting mount, that would allow me to use my nook color tethered to GPS or use my note.
Well I think I found the ideal mounting location with Ram. Since their mounts are sold as a 2+ piece system (1 for phone, 1 for mounting option), this can be flexable in the future plus I can buy a second base peice for the wifes car since they are so easily released. They have a really cool rear view mirror mount. The way it works is you remove your rear view mirror, put their mount on the windshield bracket, then the mirror on the mounts bracket to sandwhich the mount between the windshield and the mirror. I just have to find the right mount to use on my Note, so I'm hoping this thread moves forward and provides some ideas. My previous statement about mounting my nook would be out the window, I believe this would just be too much weight as the nook can be hefty, but that's by no means a deal breaker. Photos attached.
After wrestling with an automated phone system, I got someone on the phone.
My Note in a Speck Case measures in at about 3.5 inches wide and about 6 inches tall. The guy on the phone measured the X-Grip at full extension and he said I "might" be able to "squeeze" the Note in there, but it would be tight if it even worked. And, once I go to a larger case, I'd be beat.
He also measured the X-Grip II and said that it should work, but it would likely hold the phone near the corners. He said the weight rating of the X-Grip II was 5lbs. And, while RAM themselves are out of stock, he gave me a company in Las Vegas (since I'm on the west coast) that had them in stock. GPSCity is the name of the company, and I went ahead and ordered the X-Grip II and some other parts. Once it comes in I'll see how it works and snap some pictures.
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Well I think I found the ideal mounting location with Ram. Since their mounts are sold as a 2+ piece system (1 for phone, 1 for mounting option), this can be flexable in the future plus I can buy a second base peice for the wifes car since they are so easily released. They have a really cool rear view mirror mount. The way it works is you remove your rear view mirror, put their mount on the windshield bracket, then the mirror on the mounts bracket to sandwhich the mount between the windshield and the mirror. I just have to find the right mount to use on my Note, so I'm hoping this thread moves forward and provides some ideas. My previous statement about mounting my nook would be out the window, I believe this would just be too much weight as the nook can be hefty, but that's by no means a deal breaker. Photos attached.
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I've rethought this plan, seems too high for easy use once I sat in my truck and imagined it up there. if was only being used as GPS it would be great up here, but I think I may have to go with something else. I was pretty excited about this possibility.
Chief Geek said:
I've rethought this plan, seems too high for easy use once I sat in my truck and imagined it up there. if was only being used as GPS it would be great up here, but I think I may have to go with something else. I was pretty excited about this possibility.
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Good point. I know in many Jeeps putting it there will likely block too much of the windshield. Here's my current plan:
Use the X-Grip II
http://www.ram-mount.com/NewProducts/ramxgripiitabletmount/tabid/4040/Default.aspx
With the short, powdercoated aluminum arm
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogRes...65077045066045050048049085045065/Default.aspx
With the 1-inch ball with 2 5/16-inch-diameter base, which you'll notice features the AMPs bolt pattern
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogRes...d/082065077045066045050048050085/Default.aspx
And bolt the whole assembly to this ProClip vehicle-specific mount.
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionp...older=true&have_mount=false&p_pageid=1&dtype=
That should get the phone off a suction cup, mount it securely enough, and close enough for ease of operation. No holes drilled in Jeep (not like that's a huge deal, but still) and theoretically no holes to drill at all. No suction cup to fall off the windshield after taking too much sun, no phablet blocking the windshield.
Will report back once all the pieces come in, but for now, that's my plan. And, it should still work going forward for the Note 2 lol.
over2land said:
And bolt the whole assembly to this ProClip vehicle-specific mount.
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionp...older=true&have_mount=false&p_pageid=1&dtype=
That should get the phone off a suction cup, mount it securely enough, and close enough for ease of operation. No holes drilled in Jeep (not like that's a huge deal, but still) and theoretically no holes to drill at all. No suction cup to fall off the windshield after taking too much sun, no phablet blocking the windshield.
Will report back once all the pieces come in, but for now, that's my plan. And, it should still work going forward for the Note 2 lol.
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I may end up just getting the complete proclip setup or the OEM dock. I love the mount position of the proclip, but need to figure out how to fuse the OEM dock to it to take advantage of the audio pass through since I use slacker every morning and evening on my commute.
Chief Geek said:
I may end up just getting the complete proclip setup or the OEM dock. I love the mount position of the proclip, but need to figure out how to fuse the OEM dock to it to take advantage of the audio pass through since I use slacker every morning and evening on my commute.
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I like both of them, but I need a case on the phone. Plus, like I said, I'd like to not have to buy a bunch of new docks for every new phone going forward. And taking the case off and putting it back on every time I get in or out of the vehicle just isn't happening.
over2land said:
I like both of them, but I need a case on the phone. Plus, like I said, I'd like to not have to buy a bunch of new docks for every new phone going forward. And taking the case off and putting it back on every time I get in or out of the vehicle just isn't happening.
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Yes there is the issue of the case fitting too. It makes it so difficult to get the perfect set up, you can only hope to get the right combo and get an functional setup.
Not saying I would recommend it but I do use it in horizontal mode. I have an aqua-box medium-wide on order which will probably replace this but certainly not inside my car.
(Ram universal mount w/Long fingers, powered by carphone charger)
(no, the screen isn't cracked as it appears)
andrawer said:
Not saying I would recommend it but I do use it in horizontal mode. I have an aqua-box medium-wide on order which will probably replace this but certainly not inside my car.
(Ram universal mount w/Long fingers, powered by carphone charger)
(no, the screen isn't cracked as it appears)
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Thanks for the picture.
That GPS City place is fast. Mount came in today. Still waiting on the ProClip, so I went ahead and "mounted" it on one of my workbenches in the garage for a couple of pictures.
Works fine with the Boxwave case... even though it just barely grabs the corners, I shook the hell out of it (inside, over the couch) and the phone didn't fall out. However, I'm not convinced it will be ok off-road. Doesn't work at all with a Speck case.
However, it does look like it might be easy enough for me to modify. Don't have the time to mess with it today though, too many other things going wrong. Nonetheless, a few pictures
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Bottom line: I like it. I have a Xoom hard clamshell case and, although it protects the device, it's almost "too hard". This ASUS sleeve is exactly that -- a sleeve. It's light and does what I need it to do -- protect the screen and give me the ability to prop it up.
It is similar to one of the GTAB sleeves, in that the device slips in and there's a fold that you slip between the device and the sleeve to hold it in place. Tiny velcro holds the cover in place, when it's closed (no magnets).
Caveats: No velcro on the back, if you want to hold the item open (easily fixable) and the camera in the back doesn't always fit exactly to the hole - they might have been better off making that hole a little bigger.
I got this at B&H when it was available for about 30 minutes, yesterday.
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Looks identical to an opacity case I had. It worked well but I felt it actually had a tendancy to scratch the screen when sliding in and out.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App
from the pics it looks to me like there is an opening for bottom connector but not for the keyboard dock latches... can you tell us if the Transformer can be docked or is the opening simply to connect the cables for charging etc....
thanks, FredPlex
The opening and fit of the camera really bothers me but thanks for the review though.
+1 The fit of teh camera is awful. Plus I wish it was leather (real or fake) I don't like the soft velvet-like look. Too bad, It's exactly what I need in a case though. I hope someone make something similar that's leather soon.
-J
Fredplex said:
from the pics it looks to me like there is an opening for bottom connector but not for the keyboard dock latches... can you tell us if the Transformer can be docked or is the opening simply to connect the cables for charging etc....
thanks, FredPlex
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It's designed as a standalone - there are not openings for the latches, only the USB / charging port.
Agreed on the camera - it's annoying. It does what I need but at $45 (with shipping) I think it's a bit high. $25 would have been more reasonable.
Think maybe attaching a thin strip of something of something to the inside of that flap that folds under might push it up a teensy bit and allow the camera hole to line up?
I cancelled my order after reading this thread. Thanks for the review & pictures.
dfin13 said:
Think maybe attaching a thin strip of something of something to the inside of that flap that folds under might push it up a teensy bit and allow the camera hole to line up?
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Yes, that would probably work. probably some double sided tape would do it.
Nothing like a little DIY......
EDIT: the problem is that the device is not 100% snug with that little flap at the bottom. So it moves just a bit and that obstructs the camera slightly. A little tape or velcro there might actually be the best bet.
RMXO said:
I cancelled my order after reading this thread. Thanks for the review & pictures.
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Same here. This case takes a very nice look device and makes it look pretty ugly, IMO.
gmcbay said:
Same here. This case takes a very nice look device and makes it look pretty ugly, IMO.
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I think most cases do that.
Well, the pics were to show you so at least you could make an informed decision. Right now we don't have too many options, unfortunately.
I actually like the design, texture, and benefits of this. The camera hole is minor and not a deal breaker. It looks great closed too.
Just picked up the sleeve and Wintek 16gb class 10 sdhc card from Newegg for $57.99 and free shipping with new member coupon NEWGEEK10 for $10 off $50! Exp. April 29th!
miatawnt2b said:
+1 The fit of teh camera is awful. Plus I wish it was leather (real or fake) I don't like the soft velvet-like look. Too bad, It's exactly what I need in a case though. I hope someone make something similar that's leather soon.
-J
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I've had one of these on backorder through Amazon since launch night, but just jumped ship to NewEgg, since they have stock, and Amazon are still projecting May 11th or later.
I am not terribly worried about the rear camera hole, because frankly, when the case is tilted in "stand / easel" mode or whatever you call it, I'm not very likely to be using the rear camera in the first place. It will be aimed at the table about three feet behind my tablet, after all.
For me, the important thing is that the tablet itself is at least reasonably protected when placed in a bag with other items. The stand functionality might be nice to have occasionally for movie watching in a hotel room, or on an airline tray table if there's room, but beyond that I'm not likely to use the tablet in the case a lot...
My case came in today. While the camera hole is a bit misaligned when propped upright, if you actually run the camera app, it doesn't affect the view. Also, the lower position, the one meant for typing, makes a world of difference for that purpose -- I was able to type faster than normal and didn't make a single typo during my testing (at least none that couldn't be autocorrected).
I don't think the case is worth $40, but I wanted something that would prop it up, and a plain sleeve didn't fit the bill. It actually doesn't look half bad in person, especially when it's closed up. Nice tacky material makes it difficult to lose your grip while toting it around. The material on the flap that covers the charging port when closed is pretty thin, so an adventurous type might be able to cut a hole there, but I think I'll leave it be.
My only real complaint is that when it's in the upright position, it wobbles a bit when you press the screen. It would've benefitted from a more rigid material.
Just got mine in today as well.
It does take away from the device's attractiveness, but overall I like it. The low standing position is fantastic for typing on a normal layout keyboard, just have to switch back and forth between thumb keyboard and Android keyboard when you're using it with and without the stand.
I was able to use it today as an alarm clock, propped up in the high standing position, worked great. It's a little expensive, but the improved functionality is worth it.
My only real problem is that it may have been better if it were backwards. When propped in the high standing position (case is aligned with the camera hole in the back and ports on the side), the charger cable goes to the bottom of the tablet. That means that the tablet's weight will be on the charging cable when standing upright, and I worry that this puts unnecessary pressure on the cord. I've had two many charging cords torn from bad angles to be comfortable with this. Considering putting the case on upside down, because I really don't use the back camera or HDMI/mic ports too often.
When used in the low standing position, the charger cable goes into the end facing away from you, this is OK for me, although the short charger doesn't help things.
Other than that, though, I like it.
Do you have access to the charging port to plug it in without having to remove it?
Yes, there is a cutout for the charger, as well as for hdmi and mic ports, camera, and power and volume.
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MadSage said:
Yes, there is a cutout for the charger, as well as for hdmi and mic ports, camera, and power and volume.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App
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Thanks. 10char
Merlin_AZ said:
Do you have access to the charging port to plug it in without having to remove it?
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You do have to have the cover flap open though, unless you want to cut a hole where the charger port is (which is do-able, but I don't trust my hole-cutting skills).
Is it just me or does the case look really cheap? Maybe the pictures don't do it justice. It looks like something that could be purchased on eBay or dealextreme for $10. I'll wait for those cases
Custom Hard Case for TFP + Dock
This is a thread exists to explore the possibility of creating our own custom thin hard case for the Transformer Prime. Currently, there is no manufacturer out there who does it so we've taken it into our own hands.
FAQ, PLEASE READ, IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW:
1. What is it?
This will be a thin, plastic, snap on case for the Transformer prime and the dock.
2. How can I get it?
Please fill out the following form to be included in the list of people who want the case. IMPORTANT: I'm sorry but the old survey has been deleted and a new survey with more relevant questions has been created. Rather than sending emails or PM's to everyone on the list individually to gather additional info (not everyone gave a username or email), it will just be easier for me to collect the information all at once. Plus it will weed out those that are no longer interested. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHVXVWNNa0NnVDlFRGFQVlp3aDh2cmc6MQ
3. How much will it cost?
Currently, I'm aiming for no more than $30 a case to compete with other cases out there but until I find a vendor who is willing to take on a low volume job, this is still up in the air. A preliminary quote from an online parts manufacturer had it at $100 a case! So if anyone works in the plastics or injection molding (or even rapid prototyping) industry, shoot me a PM. UPDATE: Cost will be $20 shipped. Kickstarter page will be up by 8/18/2012
4. When can I get it?
As soon as I get a plastics vendor and finalize the case dimensions and geometry, I can give you an estimated date of completion. I have a full time job and many other commitments so I apologize if I can't move this project along faster. It takes time (and a bit of sneakiness) to get my prototypes printed at work. Update: Waiting on update from manufacturer on the timeline.
5. What colors will this be available in?
Again, once I get a plastics vendor, I can see what colors the majority of us want.
LAST NOTE: Please be patient. I have no desire to abandon the xda community and your interest in this project, especially when you have all been so supportive. With that said, I'm only one man doing this in the little spare time I have....not to mention it's my first time being an active participant in xda (look at my post count) as well as designing, manufacturing, and distributing a product all on my own. So give me some time, and those that are willing to wait will be rewarded.
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All past posts have been reorganized, with the most recent post being at the top:
--EDIT 8/19
Kickstarter has been submitted for approval! Check out the link here! This will be live (with a video!) once kickstarter approves the project.
--EDIT 8/11
Kickstarter Postponed to August 18 because Amazon Payments account registration (required to start a kickstarter) takes 7 days. This is at the latest, may have this live earlier since I registered this past Thursday.
Stay tuned. Will update thread as soon as kickstarter goes live. Everything is ready. Thanks for your patience.
--EDIT 8/9
dear xda tfp community,
it's been a tough couple months for me (hence the lack of an update) but without getting into specific details, i no longer have access to CAD or 3D prototyping capabilities i really apologize for the lack of communication and i know many of you are eager to get a case.
before everything in life changed for me, i managed to [sneakily] backup the models i made of the case so i'm still going to finish this, even if it kills me. i won't abandon you guys, you've been understanding and supportive throughout this process
so here's the situation. my contact in china tells me it will cost $7150 in tooling costs to be able to make the case. the case itself will cost $1.60...meaning if i get 500 people to sign up, it'll be about $16 a case which is my target. bear in mind, this yields NO PROFIT for me.
the problem is that I only have 150 signups, which makes each case $50.
Unless everyone is ok with that (i doubt it) we need more people. that is where i am right now. the only solution that i can think of this is to make a kickstarter so there is financial commitment from everyone that wants in. the kickstarter will be live by THIS SATURDAY. once it goes live, i'll update this post again and will need your help to promote it to all the folks who aren't on xda. please note that the kickstarter price will be $20 a unit to account for kickstarter and amazon's fees as well as shipping.
TL;DR...life got messed up, i still love xda so this project WILL get finished. kickstarter for project will go live on saturday. sorry for being MIA.
--EDIT 6/21
Update: I've found a vendor in in China that's able to produce these for an agreeable cost! I just received a quote so it will still take time for them to produce the tooling needed to make the cases.
Once I get a prototype returned from them to sample the material and ensure it's to spec (and post pics), I'll set up a kickstarter so people can fund the order for the cases. Or i might just purchase a bunch and sell it that way since kickstarter actually charges a percentage for all successfully funded projects.
TLDR: FOUND VENDOR. WILL UPDATE WITH CONCRETE TIMELINE ONCE CASE MATERIAL IS VALIDATED.
--EDIT 5/8
Finally have a case that fits. Here are some pictures...next task is to have the dock case made. Case thickness has been reduced to 1.75mm. I think i might push it down to 1mm but we'll see. 3D prototyping material isnt too strong but I'm pretty sure our finished production case will be 1mm or thinner.
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--EDIT 4/24
Finally got the prototypes! here are the pictures. The scale is a bit off so they didn't really fit perfectly but since I have a physical object in my hands, nailing down the dimensions and having it perfectly fit will be easier from here on out. I will tweak the model and have another round printed out for next monday, when I will be in the office. Until then, enjoy! (By the way, i will be sending out a survey for colors and textures soon so everyone who filled out the google form, look out for a message! If you haven't filled it out, click here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHUxa3B2U0FsX01vOXNodVBack44S2c6MQ)
--EDIT 4/20
Yea I know it's not 4/20 in the US yet, but I'm overseas in Switzerland where it is 4/20. Plus i couldn't wait until tomorrow to update so I'm doing it now
Here's the picture of the dock case finally! I know it looks pretty simple but if you take your dock and flip it over, you'll notice the curves are all blended into each other and arent too straightforward. Plus i'm measuring it all with a caliper and ruler, nothing else. No 3D models to go off of...it's quite difficult!
1. Overall view
2. Side view
3. I made the chamfer for the SD card slot opening small so it would be more recessed to prevent any SD cards from popping out.
4. Added a Macbook-esque cutout to make it easier to open and close the dock+tablet.
ANDD here's the two pieces together. Random colors to differentiate between the two, not actual production colors (though if the masses vote for it, we can certainly see if this matte metallic blue would be possible)
I sent this off to be printed and should have it by Monday the 30th when I finally return to the States. My coworker should be bringing the tablet side of the case over to where I am by next Monday so I should have pictures then!
Until then, remember to fill out this form and to hit the thanks button if you can!
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--EDIT 4/19
Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about this. I'm currently in Switzerland until the end of the month which is why I haven't been able to take pictures of the prototypes which are finished (how frustrating!) and sitting on my desk in Jersey. I'll try to see if I can get my coworker to bring them next week when he comes. For now, I will have pictures of the Dock model done by tomorrow so stay tuned!
Thanks for all the support everyone! 78 of you have already signed up which is great considering I was originally just going to print a case just for myself! Remember to keep filling out this form if you want in:
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Once I have verified the prototype will work, I will begin taking votes on the surface finish/colors/configurations etc.
--EDIT 4/13
3D printer at work apparently failed twice to print it. Tech guy said he can have it by monday, but I will be out of the country for work from the 15th until the 30th. I know i promised pictures by today...but unfortunately, unless you want pictures of failed print jobs, I won't be able to get pictures until the 30th.
Fret not though!... instead I will be working hard during the next two weeks to get models of the dock and other variations (origami cover model, one with a kick stand etc) done as well and submit those models for printing so that I can have them all on the 30th. Consider this delayed gratification...you'll get them all at once instead!
On a side note, I do not own an origami cover and can't accurately measure dimensions from pictures so if someone has one that they can do measurements for me for, shoot me a pm
--EDIT 4/11/12
I've created a form for those interested...this will be my point of reference for who might be interested so please fill it out if you want in. As of right now, I'm focusing on making a case that would fit with the dock. If I have time later, I will consider the other requests of having built in stands or ones compatible with the origami cover.
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Also, as promised, here are some quick teaser pics of the case. Wall thickness is about 2.25mm (Will be thinner if we use different plastic...the 3D printer uses soft plastic so I had to beef up the thickness a bit. Expect final wall thickness to be sub 1.5mm). Also sent my design in to be printed by this Friday. Hit the thanks button if you can! This took a bit of time to mock up and 3D print material ain't cheap!
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Just wondering if anyone would be interested in a custom, thin, hard case for the prime and the dock. No one makes a thin case...they're all either leather slip-in type cases or bulky rubber+plastic cases that dont show off how attractive and thin the prime is.
I'm thinking along the lines of this:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-iPhone-Transparent-Clear-Around/dp/tech-data/B002NGEFSC
Basically something that's thin and keeps the curves and the form factor of the prime that will stop it from scratching and whatnot. I have a 3D printer at work and would be fine with designing a model of it and testing it out. Once i have the form factor down and there's enough interest, I could set up a kickstarter or send it off to be made in bulk. I'll be posting pictures of the progress on this original post once i get my design done.
--edit: doesn't have to be clear either. im sure we can kick around ideas like this: https://www.speckproducts.com/tablet-ipad-cases/ipad-2-cases/pixelskin-hd-wrap-for-ipad-2.html ...especially if speck isn't going to do it.
If its possible, I'm down
In like Flynn! As much as I like my Poetic case, I really wish there was a simple & thin case like the HP TouchPad ones or even the iPad1 OEM case. As long as it can stay installed while the TFP is docked I'm all for it. I had briefly considered the origami Asus cover but having to remove it every time I want to dock it just wasn't for me.
Would be very much interested in a thin sturdy non-leather case that would provide various viewing angles.
OMG I would LOVE this!
And if you somehow got it to work with the keyboard, that'd be amazing :O
This would be amazing. But would it be possible to include a kickstand? If not I'd still be interested.
I'd certainly be interested. Subscribed.
it sounds like a good idea.
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Would be interested for sure. Maybe a frosted matte finish....
Me 2, +1
It sounds like a great idea. I'm in. I've been thinking of this same thing but none available.
Don't mix all in one. Maybe produce more than one for separate functions.
One minimalist slim snap on for max protection and form factor.
One compatible with dock
One that is like the speck which allows for front and back cover and angled typing or kick stand angle.
I know its ambitious but I think your onto something pretty serious here mate. Show us some mock ups.
Cheers.
Yeah and make it compatible with the transleeve. I know it six but I'm hoping an aftermarket one will be made
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been looking for something like this.. with kickstand will be nice +1
What kind of order size would you need to produce and what price point would work out for you?
I'm certainly interested. There are tons of cases that work with the dock, so I would personally focus on tablet only since the idea here is to stay slim. Another option to clear could be a thin, textured black plastic like some of the iPad cases have to aid in grip, though I'm not sure that would be possible on a 3D printer.
Thanks,
Ben
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Couple of thoughts if you decide to go down this road:
Make sure the gap around the charger port is large enough for the USB dongle for those not using docks
Watch out for the headphone jack, too, since many connectors are slightly wider than standard
A single hole around the flash and camera lens will keep from shadowing the lens when the flash goes off (I.E. don't make two holes)
I can take a picture, but I have an iPad case similar to this I picked up at Five Below. It "clips" on the edges, very slim, and probably an easy model for a 3D printer
Fmstrat said:
What kind of order size would you need to produce and what price point would work out for you?
I'm certainly interested. There are tons of cases that work with the dock, so I would personally focus on tablet only since the idea here is to stay slim. Another option to clear could be a thin, textured black plastic like some of the iPad cases have to aid in grip, though I'm not sure that would be possible on a 3D printer.
Thanks,
Ben
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Couple of thoughts if you decide to go down this road:
Make sure the gap around the charger port is large enough for the USB dongle for those not using docks
Watch out for the headphone jack, too, since many connectors are slightly wider than standard
A single hole around the flash and camera lens will keep from shadowing the lens when the flash goes off (I.E. don't make two holes)
I can take a picture, but I have an iPad case similar to this I picked up at Five Below. It "clips" on the edges, very slim, and probably an easy model for a 3D printer
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I will updated the original post when I get mockups and a prototype printed out.
No worries on the ports, I will be making very generous chamfers around each of the openings to allow for a variety of peripherals.
As for now, I'm focusing on making a thin case for the tablet and the dock combined but there's no reason why we can't have other variations.
preferably with some sort of lock for the microsd slot, or just leave it covered (easier) for security since some ppl said that they lost their microsd that jumped out by itself.
I would buy something like this if someone made it, preferably in clear TPU.
If someone made something like this that also included a screen cover similar to the Transleeve or Apple's smart cover, I would buy 2 or 3 (make sure it stays over the screen with a snap or magnets!)
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preferably with some sort of lock for the microsd slot, or just leave it covered (easier) for security since some ppl said that they lost their microsd that jumped out by itself.
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Thought about this too, but if the chamfer on the opening for the card is small enough, you would retain access to the card without compromising on security. That way you wouldnt need to remove the cover every time you wanted to swap the card
Anyway, we'll see once i print out a prototype
I would love to have a clean case for my prime and dock. I have a bulky one that works but its huge. just something to cover it while its closed and you can still remove it from the dock and put it back with out extra steps.
Yea a clear one like the one in the apple photo wuod be nice.
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So you're sick of not being able to find a "gripper" mount for your car that can hold your giant-ass Note 3? Be prepared to settle for a sausage-down-a-hallway tablet mount or one of a handful of BBW car mounts made for your fat bottomed phablet.
But wait! Thanks to the magic of miracles, (magnets, you philistine!) there are other options!
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InfiniApps makes a universal and brand-agnostic magnetic holder with the oft-questioned CD-slot mount. They're fairly cheap, very reliable, and have been through five incarnations of redesigns. The latest of which holds well in all sizes of disk slots, doesn't break at the neck, and most importantly to us, has FOUR strong magnets in the mount face to hold even our heavy Betty, chubby tubby, plus sizer, wide load, is this joke dead yet, Note 3.
Because the S-Pen appears to use at least a partially magnetic sensor for the hover function, it will be inaccurate (though within 5mm) with the S-Pen whilst mounted to any magnetic mount. Finger touches are entirely unaffected of course, as is the S-Pen when not currently on the mount itself.
The mount comes with two steel plates, one with adhesive, one without. Both plates have one side coated with a thin plastic scratch prevention film. I use the adhesived plate on the inside of the back cover, though you could just as easily do the same on the outside or use the adhesive-free plate and just let it sit inside. It doesn't pull the back cover off or cause any cosmetic distortion of the device.
Amazon is always a good way to go for reliability and shipping speed.
"InfiniApps Slyde CD Slot Mount for Smartphones, Cradle-less Universal cell phone holder with Quick-snap technology, magnetic cell phone mount" on Amazon.com
*deep breath* whew, mouthful!
Price-wise, however, is another matter. Meritline.com is a long-running and reliable Chinese import company. They have warehouses on the west coast for their most popular items, but mostly ship from China. If you don't mind a two-to-four-week wait, you can get a lot of stuff at a heavily discounted rate. Meritline's usual prices are generally the same or just under Amazon's but then you get their Daily Deals.
"InfiniApps Slyde CD Slot Mount for Any Smartphones, Magnetic Cell Phone Mount with Quick Snap Technology" on Meritline.com
Long title writers, stahp!
Today, and several times a month, the normally $25 mount is discounted with a coupon code. MLCQ13RN (as of 1/13) in the shopping cart gets you eight (count em, 8!) bucks off, for a $17 final price tag, including free shipping. That's almost half what Amazon's ticketing the same item at. Both sellers are selling the same Generation 2, Version 2, reinforced-neck, stronger-magnetic-head item. The choice, if you want the thing, is up to you whether you go for 2-day free shipping and a higher cost or the longer wait and cheaper price tag.
I've used this exact mount for a month now (and two of the previous incarnations for over a year) without a hitch. I picked up the prior Generation 2 mount with the weaker neck from Amazon, it broke in a week, and they replaced it with nary a fudge with the new version. I've shopped with Meritline.com for half a decade and their customer service is genuinely on par with Amazon. Break something or have another issue, snap a photo of the damaged goods, and they've never failed to replace or refund the purchase.
Disclaimer: I'm not an employee for Meritline, Amazon, or InfiniApps. I'm unaffiliated with all, though there's an Amazon Associates tag in the link above. Don't want to risk me getting a few cents of kick back if you choose the more expensive, faster, option? Here's a clean link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DPMNNUO/.
Can you provide some personal reviews of negative impacts of having a magnet stuck behind the phone? Heard this has caused issues with Wi-Fi, NFC and also in some cases BT comms.
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Can you provide some personal reviews of negative impacts of having a magnet stuck behind the phone? Heard this has caused issues with Wi-Fi, NFC and also in some cases BT comms.
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I use BT almost exclusively for audio in the car and it's never been an issue at all. There are little-to-no magnetizable parts in your phone so it shouldn't care at all. I just did some oh-so-scientific testing, and the metal plate hasn't become magnetized enough after MANY hours of use, (including a two way cross country trip last month) to affect a small paperclip sliding around on the back at all. I get the exact same signal strength for 4G and 3G on my MotoX, which I also use with the mount. I don't have cell service on my N9000 but WiFi appears unaffected. Yes, I just tested both.
Considering how many OEM phone cases use a magnet to signal the phone it's attached (iDevices and the OG Droid come to mind), I think it's fairly safe to say there's no real impact on the device's radios. The magnets aren't outrageously powerful. A really hard bump would probably knock the Note 3 off, but it provides hardly any resistance to intentionally pulling it free.
I don't think it's the magnetism that causes the problems. It's the metal plate that would block some wireless comms. But if you haven't seen any degradation that's good.
Do you use wireless charging?
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magnum870 said:
I don't think it's the magnetism that causes the problems. It's the metal plate that would block some wireless comms. But if you haven't seen any degradation that's good.
Do you use wireless charging?
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I don't. I expect there are better solutions for Qi aficionados, however. I wouldn't risk inducing a current in the metal plate up against the battery like that, but I also don't know if that would matter.
I've had this mount for almost as long as I've had the phone with no issues. The metal plate that allows it to stick on the magnetic pad is the same height/width as the battery, so in theory the only impact will be to your NFC, however I haven't had any issues the few times I have used NFC.
I posted about it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47364749&postcount=146
and here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47466507&postcount=151
and here I followed up with some pics:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49092686&postcount=199
Depending on the case you use, the rubber may not have much "grip" (mostly with soft-touch cases, however my Spigen UltraFit works out. It isn't that the magnet isn't strong enough, it's just that bumps and vibrations will *slowly* cause the phone to rotate on the pad... this can be avoided by centering the weight, though.
I have the iMagnet which is very similar. Have used NFC, WIFI, and Bluetooth with no issues. No negative impact on the phone at all.
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Hello, then, is that car mount reliable? regards
I would've loved to gotten this mount or the mountek ngroove snap.. if it weren't for the darn s-view case! (don't like the idea of pressing against the sview screen while folded backwards.. also a magnet too strong seems to trigger the s-view screen)
shorty87 said:
I have the iMagnet which is very similar. Have used NFC, WIFI, and Bluetooth with no issues. No negative impact on the phone at all.
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I have the same. I've had no issues with my Note 2 or 3 with nfc, wifi, bluetooth, signal, gps etc...
i use it everyday, no problems whatsoever. great product highly recommended
Love the concept of this mount.
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I've had this mount since the summer. Liked it so much, my wife got one as well.
Holds my Nexus 7 no problem either. Just slap it up there, then on Waze, and off I go!
Sent from my Note 3 via the Interwebs.
If you don't mind bulk you could buy a trident kraken ams case and then buy the modular car mount...
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Does this only use the CD slot to mount this? I just bought a CD-less Pioneer deck. I could probably mod the radio install kit to mount this but would like to know if the CD slot is the only mount point for this.
Just purchased this item through Amazon. Sounds like a smart design.
'cause i live outside USA i cannot order
Does the mount have a ball joint it is connected to? I have a proclip in my car and wonder if I can attach it to that?
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Very glad I purchased this. Love having my phone so close. Great design and solid construction. Edit: one unfortunate negative is you can't use NFC Techtiles because of the magnet.
fethi2 said:
'cause i live outside USA i cannot order
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http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00GG0QFX4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Save CDN$ 5.00 when you purchase 1 or more Qualifying items offered by FROG. Enter code VZ4D6XRC at checkout.
I realize that people have different requirements for a car mount, so this one might not really be THE best, but I think it's the best I've found for me, and maybe others. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has discontinued it, and the replacement is over-engineered and simply not as good. So if you're interested, act fast. Amazon is out of them. I got mine from B&H Photo Video. You may find them elsewhere if you Google for it.
iOttie Easy One-Touch XL Car Mount
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What makes this so good? Three things, basically.
Most important, it holds the phone very security, yet you can both insert and remove the phone from the mount one-handed. Having to use two-hands to insert / remove a phone from a mount always annoys me.
Second, the mount is very, very secure. It simply sticks to what you attach it to. My prior mount had a simple suction cup that wouldn't even stay mounted to clean, smooth glass for more than a week or so. The iOttie mounts use micro-suction gel sticky pad combined with a suction cup. Even without the suction it sticks remarkably well to my very textured dash. With the suction lever in use, it grips like super glue.
Third, even with a relatively heavy G3, and my stiffly suspended car, the phone moves around very little on rough pavement. My last mount vibrated so much I couldn't read it unless I positioned it so it was braced against the instrument pod.
Don't mistake the Easy One-Touch 2 for this mount. The newer version is more complex, and not nearly as solid. The phone vibrates and bounces a lot more. Also don't confuse the Easy Flex mount. While it has one-handed insertion of the phone, you'll need two hands for phone removal. Why iOttie replaced such a great design with inferior ones is a question that boggles the mind.
Also make sure you get the XL version. The standard version doesn't open quite wide enough for the G3, in spite of what the specs say. Mine is on the way back to Amazon for just that reason.
My friend you haven't tried Scosche have you? Once you do all mounts will seem worthless. Basically it's a magnetic mount of amazing quality and very cheap price they sell a lot of car accessories but their mounts are top of the line. Check out a video on their website. Amazing product.
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hatlesssandman said:
My friend you haven't tried Scosche have you? Once you do all mounts will seem worthless. Basically it's a magnetic mount of amazing quality and very cheap price they sell a lot of car accessories but their mounts are top of the line. Check out a video on their website. Amazing product.
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Can you post a link?
AnaMayShun said:
Can you post a link?
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http://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-Magic...e=UTF8&qid=1414983023&sr=8-3&keywords=Scosche
but what happen if you are use Wireless Charger do i have to take off my case to charge my phone
hatlesssandman said:
My friend you haven't tried Scosche have you? Once you do all mounts will seem worthless. Basically it's a magnetic mount of amazing quality and very cheap price they sell a lot of car accessories but their mounts are top of the line. Check out a video on their website. Amazing product.
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It's nice, but I don't like using cases, and I doubt that metal plate will fit inside the back of our G3s. I also don't want to glue the mount to my dash. I want to be able to move it between vehicles, or even to different locations in the same vehicle.
Like I said, different people are going to have different priorities. The Scosche mount doesn't meet my needs.
Personally I love the Easy Flex Wireless after I got my Qi sticker. It goes in with one hand, I can pull it out with one hand, and I can open the little fingers with one hand afterwards. It would be nice for it to come out as nice as the other dock but I can't complain. [emoji1]
Tomcat5 said:
Personally I love the Easy Flex Wireless after I got my Qi sticker. It goes in with one hand, I can pull it out with one hand, and I can open the little fingers with one hand afterwards. It would be nice for it to come out as nice as the other dock but I can't complain. [emoji1]
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I can't figure out why iOttie didn't give the Qi version same easy-out feature of the one-touch mounts. It would be the perfect mount if they had.
meyerweb said:
I realize that people have different requirements for a car mount, so this one might not really be THE best, but I think it's the best I've found for me, and maybe others. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has discontinued it, and the replacement is over-engineered and simply not as good. So if you're interested, act fast. Amazon is out of them. I got mine from B&H Photo Video. You may find them elsewhere if you Google for it.
iOttie Easy One-Touch XL Car Mount
What makes this so good? Three things, basically.
Most important, it holds the phone very security, yet you can both insert and remove the phone from the mount one-handed. Having to use two-hands to insert / remove a phone from a mount always annoys me.
Second, the mount is very, very secure. It simply sticks to what you attach it to. My prior mount had a simple suction cup that wouldn't even stay mounted to clean, smooth glass for more than a week or so. The iOttie mounts use micro-suction gel sticky pad combined with a suction cup. Even without the suction it sticks remarkably well to my very textured dash. With the suction lever in use, it grips like super glue.
Third, even with a relatively heavy G3, and my stiffly suspended car, the phone moves around very little on rough pavement. My last mount vibrated so much I couldn't read it unless I positioned it so it was braced against the instrument pod.
Don't mistake the Easy One-Touch 2 for this mount. The newer version is more complex, and not nearly as solid. The phone vibrates and bounces a lot more. Also don't confuse the Easy Flex mount. While it has one-handed insertion of the phone, you'll need two hands for phone removal. Why iOttie replaced such a great design with inferior ones is a question that boggles the mind.
Also make sure you get the XL version. The standard version doesn't open quite wide enough for the G3, in spite of what the specs say. Mine is on the way back to Amazon for just that reason.
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Would I be able to use a case like an otterbox or zerolemon with this mount?
I think it would be fine with the Otterbox. From the photos I've seen of the Zerolemon, the tabs that clamp the phone might not be long enough. But if you'll measure the maximum thickness of the phone with the battery and case installed, I'll see if the tabs are long enough.
@meyerweb
Zerolemon - Case Dimension:6.14×3.39×0.79 inch
Edit: For some reason those don't seem right to me. I got those dimensions straight from the Zerolemon website though.
Will check the mount tomorrow (Sunday) and let you know.
Meh I'll stick with my iBolt.
ItsLasher said:
Meh I'll stick with my iBolt.
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Meh. I had an iBolt for my Galaxy S3 and it was garbage. The suction cup would fall off the windshield every couple of weeks (and wouldn't stick at all to the dash). I tried to use the flat plastic plate they supply: Cleaned the dash thoroughly, stuck the adhesive plate on, let it set for a week, then stuck the suction cup to it and put my phone in. The plate fell off the dash 5 minutes later. When stuck to the windshield, the mount flexed and bounced so much the phone kept switching between landscape and portrait, and I couldn't read what it displayed. I had to position it so the phone was braced against the windshield pillar to use it at all. The audio-out feature stopped working after I upgraded to KitKat, and iBolt's tech support was clueless. I'll never touch another iBolt.
Arjohns said:
@meyerweb
Zerolemon - Case Dimension:6.14×3.39×0.79 inch
Edit: For some reason those don't seem right to me. I got those dimensions straight from the Zerolemon website though.
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Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I checked, and the tabs that hold the phone aren't long enough to wrap around that case. It might grip the sides of the phone well enough to work, but I have no way to test that.
The metal plate fits just fine in the G3.
So much so, that I have the nfc/qi sticker and the metal plate inside the battery cover. I then have the magnet attached to the dash of my Saab and behind the dash I have a qi charger to wireless charge my phone as soon as I place it on the magnet.
That, to me, is the BEST car mount.
bernechad said:
The metal plate fits just fine in the G3.
So much so, that I have the nfc/qi sticker and the metal plate inside the battery cover. I then have the magnet attached to the dash of my Saab and behind the dash I have a qi charger to wireless charge my phone as soon as I place it on the magnet.
That, to me, is the BEST car mount.
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So you're saying you're getting wireless charging THROUGH the magnet / mount that's attached to the dash? That sounds like a miracle, since most !i chargers can only bridge a gap between coils of about 8 - 10mm, and that mount alone looks a lot thicker than that, and has a metal magnet in between the coils.
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So you're saying you're getting wireless charging THROUGH the magnet / mount that's attached to the dash? That sounds like a miracle, since most !i chargers can only bridge a gap between coils of about 8 - 10mm, and that mount alone looks a lot thicker than that, and has a metal magnet in between the coils.
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Let me clarify.
The base magnet sits in the middle of the charging coil, so that the face of the magnet is flush with the coils. This is behind my dash and easily transmits through the 1/4" plastic.
This will be much easier to accomplish once v1.2 coils and receivers start showing up.
bernechad said:
The metal plate fits just fine in the G3.
So much so, that I have the nfc/qi sticker and the metal plate inside the battery cover. I then have the magnet attached to the dash of my Saab and behind the dash I have a qi charger to wireless charge my phone as soon as I place it on the magnet.
That, to me, is the BEST car mount.
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Lets have a looky
I have the iottie xl and it's very good
i got one of these and its nice. ive learned though not to leave it on my dash for a week, takes ALOT of work to get it off.
Hey guys, just passed my driving test (whooo) and getting my first car.
I'm looking for a good, windshield mounted holder so I can put my n6 in there portrait. I'm also looking for a charging solution and i'll be looking to transmit audio from the phone via fm to tune the car sound system into it.
I want quality, but budget.
Could anyone recommend me items to do this please ?
danarama said:
. . . and getting my first car.. . . .
I want quality, but budget.
Could anyone recommend me items to do this please ?
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Cheers !
My cheap solution is No windshield mount. Always expensive, because the cheap can't hold the N6. I have a neodymium magnet on the dashboard; fixed with double sided glue tape.
For the N6 I have a cheap silicon case; easy to remove/change. On the back there is a metal plate fixed with super glue.
The metal plate must be 1cm below the M-logo, because the magnet sensor is there.
Because the back of the N6 is not flat you need to prepare the plate.
NLBeev said:
Cheers !
My cheap solution is No windshield mount. Always expensive, because the cheap can't hold the N6. I have a neodymium magnet on the dashboard; fixed with double sided glue tape.
For the N6 I have a cheap silicon case; easy to remove/change. On the back there is a metal plate fixed with super glue.
The metal plate must be 1cm below the M-logo, because the magnet sensor is there.
Because the back of the N6 is not flat you need to prepare the plate.
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Thanks for the tip.. Though for sat Nav purposes it's going to need to be higher than the dash
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Thanks for the tip.. Though for sat Nav purposes it's going to need to be higher than the dash
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Sygic is my nav app and works fine. Works also with N6 in my pocket (shirt) with only 'voice instructions'
NLBeev said:
Sygic is my nav app and works fine. Works also with N6 in my pocket (shirt) with only 'voice instructions'
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Going to be using Google maps and spotify so need to see the screen really and because I'm a new driver, don't want to be looking too far away.
How expensive are screen mounts that hold the n6?
This is the interior, pretty much
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Maybe something like this could work
http://www.amazon.com/Holder-Windshield-Motorola-Accommodates-Bumpers/dp/B00ESL72N0
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Check eBay here (NL) about 25 euro. Looking your picture, I think you can use a cheap windshield mount at the right side. The N6 in landscape and as low as possible. Because the N6 is rather heavy it should touch the dashboard.
OK I've ordered some things.... I'll link to them once I know they're good in a few weeks.
danarama said:
Going to be using Google maps and spotify so need to see the screen really and because I'm a new driver, don't want to be looking too far away.
How expensive are screen mounts that hold the n6?
This is the interior, pretty much
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Hey your driver's seat is on the wrong side.
It's not cheap, but check out pioneer's Android Auto head units. I have the 4100NEX and I'm really digging it so far. Best thing is it all works off an app on your phone and Google will keep improving.
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Hey your driver's seat is on the wrong side.
It's not cheap, but check out pioneer's Android Auto head units. I have the 4100NEX and I'm really digging it so far. Best thing is it all works off an app on your phone and Google will keep improving.
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I may check out a new head unit in the future but it's not on the cards for a while yet.. Having never ran a car,.money is going to be tight. Especially with UK fuel prices and 28 mpg
But yeah, later, definitely.
danarama said:
Hey guys, just passed my driving test (whooo) and getting my first car.
I'm looking for a good, windshield mounted holder so I can put my n6 in there portrait. I'm also looking for a charging solution and i'll be looking to transmit audio from the phone via fm to tune the car sound system into it.
I want quality, but budget.
Could anyone recommend me items to do this please ?
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we don't care ur driving test. It is an android forum ok?
Read the post. It's about android device accessories for a car.
Anyway, looking at my thirty thousand posts versus your six posts, let's agree I know more about using this forum than you... We could add of course the posts from your primary account to the six posts of your trolling account though.. That puts you at one hundred and thirty eight posts.
Get back in your box.
i dont use my nexus 6 for a gps as it is too small - i use this
Haha. Good size.
I'm gonna use Tom Tom Go with DailyRoads Voyager dash cam, from a screen mount. Think a tablet would be pushing it for me
i dont know if you care about sound quality or not for music or whatever. fm transmitters are notoriously bad in the sound quality department.
depending on the make of the headunit (stock or aftermarket) many times you can get a cheap cable to interface with a cd changer input which sounds great.
ive also hooked a bluetooth audio adapter (super cheap on ebay) to said aux input cable which also sounded good.
Brian
Both paths are just wrong....
The suction cups are just not reliable, especially in a car environment. I find it much easier to live with some some good velcro (fabric store) stuck on the back of the device or bumper case (picture frame shape) mated to a similar outline in a flat spot on the car. (Mine is 'around' the OE radio display - don't need to see it with phone in car, and can see through the frame when using car radio.)
FM transmitters also are not acceptable inside a car environment - you'll hear the engine and the cell phone 'connects' every little bit - notice the OE antenna is outside?. Use the aux input or add one to older OE radio - it's not hard at all (use switching 1/8 jack to interupt and reconnect low level from Radio/Tape/CD to amp internally).
You will also need an isolation transformer for the input when you want to charge the phone while listening.
After farting around with cars for decades, these are the best solutions regardless of price, and just happen the to be the cheapest anyway.
I use this it will go in your vent
Car Mount, WizGear™ Universal Air Vent Magnetic Car Mount Holder, for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets with Fast Swift-SnapTM Technology, Magnetic Cell Phone Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PGJWYJ0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_Hyilwb9F7FANV
Works great especially in portrait move and then I just charge via cigarette lighter
Thanks..I've made my purchases. £20.
I'm aware of the pitfalls of fm transmitting. Using an auxiliary input on the current head unit is not an option and even if it were,.it wouldn't do everything the transmitter does. I'll get a new unit perhaps when I can afford it, but for now,.fm is the best option for me.
As for suction cups, I completely disagree. Suction cups are used in the glass industry for installing large panels of glass. If you buy one rated well enough to do the job, it will easily do the job. The one I have bought is designed specifically for the nexus 6 and all the reviews say it's not going anywhere, so im happy with my choice.
Also, i.live in the UK where we must use our.vents
danarama said:
Thanks..I've made my purchases. £20.
I'm aware of the pitfalls of fm transmitting. Using an auxiliary input on the current head unit is not an option and even if it were,.it wouldn't do everything the transmitter does. I'll get a new unit perhaps when I can afford it, but for now,.fm is the best option for me.
As for suction cups, I completely disagree. Suction cups are used in the glass industry for installing large panels of glass. If you buy one rated well enough to do the job, it will easily do the job. The one I have bought is designed specifically for the nexus 6 and all the reviews say it's not going anywhere, so im happy with my choice.
Also, i.live in the UK where we must use our.vents
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Hey Bud,
How you doing? Always a pleasure to see you around. I was confused at first, but then figured it out.
I know you already bought some stuff, but, in case they don't work out or if you just want another alternative, this is a stand that I got on a trip last weekend. It's really low tech, and not too pretty, but, if you don't mind function over form or whatever, it's pretty darn good. And, as you can see, it works in the house too.
I've tried a bunch of different mounts over the years and had various problems. The suction cup windshield ones fell off, the vent mounts vibrated too much, and the supposedly hyper-sticky suction cup kind for the dash weren't quite sticky enough. This thing worked out great on the other hand. The brand is Bracketron.
Congrats on the license and the car, man. I won't ask what took you so long. Although I guess you could be 17, but I highly doubt it. If you want to hear something scary, I've had my driver's license for 38 years.
Anywaaay, drive safe.
Cheers Philip. Yeah I had a name change
That looks like a good option. I'm guessing it does landscape too? I thought I wanted portrait, but I'm going to run a dash cam app too, so landscape will probably be better.
You're right, I'm not 17, I'm 35. I've been car mad all my life. Some of my first words were naming cars parked on the street. I started lessons at 17 but left home and all my money went on surviving. I took my test when I was 21 but failed. I guess I was afraid of further failure. I moved to the city where driving wasn't really important. But now it is again and I'm fired up for it.
Funnily enough, the missus said I could get a new mountain bike if I passed and it kind of fired me up. Though I'm not getting one. My Dad has given me his v6 coupe that he can't afford to run. I can't either but I'm going to have a good go