I'm thinking of buying Kidigi cover-mate cradle for Xperia S, however I currently have a Roxfit protective shell around the handset, like in this post (photo at the bottom). So the question is whether cradle has a little bit of margin to allow plugging a device with shell still on, or would I need to take shell off each time before plugging into cradle?
Anyone using Kidigi cradle could advise? Thanks!
UPDATE
Following TrOxY's advice below I went ahead and bought the cradle from Expansys. It fits perfectly, just as TrOxY explained. Uploaded couple of pics.
I think youll need to take it out when using the cardle :/
Hi,
So I think this is my first post on this forum cause I'm reading still a long time !!
Well I'm not here to write about me...
I bought this cradle and made you some pictures : you can use it both with or without case cause there is a small part that can be taken off... Just see (sorry for the quality but made using my old X10i) :
(EDIT : well I'm a newbie and so I can't post external links LOL so COPY/PASTE in your browser)
For a use without case :
The part off :
Too large for mine
If you need more informations, ask for them !
Ha, thanks! Now even while reading cradle specs I see: "Sync and charge your device without the hassle of removing your protection case."
Thanks again!
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hello people....
is this a good deal?:
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34mb xda
There are no scratches on the screen. There is a very small mark on the
case where it fits into the leather holder. (there is a little metal
click which is used for the flap)
There are no operational problems with the phone. All software work
fine.
As I was not the original owner I don’t have all the original
accessories.
This is what I have
1x32mb 1x16 memory card
leather case
1xstylus
USB docking cradle + power adaptor and also power socked to plug into
the the bottom of the XDA
1xcar charger
1xpocket XDA companion CD
1xcd of pocked apps"
all this for £200?
thanks
jay
Try looking on ebay. Watch a similar item, and you'll soon get a feel for what people are willing to pay for it second hand.
If you can unlock it it will go for more, although personally I'd rather have the 64meg one
Which Car Adapter do you recommend guys for the Hero?
Ive seen these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WINDSCREEN-MO...ries_MobilePhoneBatteries?hash=item23038de0be
This looks a bit cheap
What about this one, looks half decent:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIO-PREMIUM-C...ries_MobilePhoneBatteries?hash=item23049b1982
Any other suggestions peeps?
I use a Brodit active mount. Looks good but is not cheap (about £30 ish in UK). But then I just slide the phone in and charging starts as soon as i switch on the ignition. I have used Brodits for my last 3 phones and all have worked well.
Cool you got a link for it, found it about £34.99 anywhere recommended?
Thanks dude
Got mine from prepaymania - it was £27.04 including delivery. Now it is £28.22.
They were fine, but got let down by the lying toads in the Royal Mail who insisted they had tried to deliver but I was out. The note saying that got delivered the next day by the postman! So had to collect it from my Royal Mail depot. But NOT Prepaymania's fault.
BTW I have mine hard wired in via a ciggy lighter behind the dash. Don't try wiring it in direct or you will fry your Hero because the ciggy lighter adaptor houses a voltage reducer. No wires show and I mount it using a car specific Brodit car mount as well.
Cheers dude. I don't want tyo drill in to the dahs, do they have a sticky thing that has to go on the dash as well? Or is there another way of doing it.
appreciate the link
Look at Brodit's site here. Click on "choose the mount for your vehicle" and put in the details. They do fittings for almost every car going and none of them involve any drilling.
You then need to find somebody who stocks them. Normally easy (prepaymania may) for more common cars. May have to wait a bit longer for unusual ones
Make sure you order one for RHD cars if in the UK!
I order the one on ebay but It broken after couple of twists. After a good glue it works perfectly!
I do not know if it affects th G2 battery life a lot but i use one of my blackberry phone chargers i think it's the one for the bold 9000
so far i didn't notice much change in battery life plus it chargers more than 70~90% of battery life in about 30-50 minutes.
just to add to my previous post. I have a silicon case on my Hero and that won't fit on standard car holder. My trick is to light it up so it warm up and expand it a bit and it fit perfectly!!
Ive bought one off ebay now, a herbert reicher one! I think thats what it is called!
Will see how i get on with it!
Funkyfin2000 said:
What about this one, looks half decent:
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Any other suggestions peeps?
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Avoid londonmagicstore on eBay.
I bought one of these holders and they sent me one that was meant to be a for a Nokia N97 and then insisted it would fit the Hero too despite the size difference. My N96 I had at the time fit so an N97 or Hero would just fall straight out lol. Sent back and got a refund luckily.
If anyone could recommend a car holder that would be suitable for running the Hero in landscape mode I would be grateful, the Brodit and Herbert Richter ones don't look to be secure enough.
I'm looking at one on Mobilefun that seems to be the correct version of the one from Funkyfin's eBay link.
A few days ago I bought an HTC car kit. Unfortunately as a new user here, I'm not yet allowed to post external links but the name of the kit is "CU-S210". Just google it and you should get a lot of results.
It says HTC on the box but if you look closely, it seems HTC buys from Herbert Richter (the flexible mount is labeled "HR" and on the cradle, there's a "made in germany" and I assume, it is HR as well since it looks exactly like the HR ones).
My opinion: I haven't gotten round to testing it on long trips but so far it works quite well. The phone is easy to get in and out but it still feels safely in place, even in landscape mode.
Well, if you drive a landrover through the rocky wilderness on a daily basis, I assume it wouldn't hold forever (however, then you probably wouldn't use a phone for navigation anyway ^^ ) but for regular street use I see no problems with landscape mode.
My brodit holder for the Hero works fine in landscape mode - in fact that is how I use it most of the time with my sat nav app. It has a ball mount so swivels easily and holds the Hero very securely
Ok so I took the plunge and ordered a "G" to replace my iPad... I know I'll be needing a SD card (obviously) and am wondering what brand and class the majority of you use. I'll be using mine for storing videos and music... possibly running a few apps off too. Anyone have any really cool cases they have found and would like to suggest? Any tips and or links would be greatly appreciated.
My list
A folding stand eBay link here
A nice case Amazon link here
Screen protector and rear skin Skinomi link here
Case with keyboard eBay link here
Game controller Link here
Dock and custom case Thread link here
previous post covers most accessories well. just want to add that you may want to tweak or flash a new rom your new g tab once you get it, full instructions even for a newb are here on xds for the process
sjmoreno said:
A folding stand eBay link here
A nice case Amazon link here
Screen protector and rear skin Skinomi link here
Case with keyboard eBay link here
Game controller Link here
Dock and custom case Thread link here
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These are all great. A few alternates:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JF9N1O/ref=oss_product - Same case with keyboard listed above, for about the same price, but through amazon. Also ships incredibly quickly (I got mine in 2 days from the date of purchase).
http://www.gotshadeonline.com/products-page/tablets/viewsonic-g-tablet/ - A much cheaper version of the carbon fiber vinyl back covers from Skinomi...also, made by an XDA member!
I would recommend going to a craft store and getting a dish stand. I got a wooden one that folds and it workz great for holding the tablet. Plus it under 9 dollars
Great list, I appreciate it... have any of you used that keyboard case? How is it on the battery? I would think that it would really shorten its life, but then again I know bluetoon really hits the iPads and my current android phone too. So maybe this would be better. What are your thoughts?
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Great list, I appreciate it... have any of you used that keyboard case? How is it on the battery? I would think that it would really shorten its life, but then again I know bluetoon really hits the iPads and my current android phone too. So maybe this would be better. What are your thoughts?
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I have everything on the list I provided except for the Malata case. This usb keyboard case does the job. When you get it you may have to move the left tab down or remove it completely as it may block access to the usb port on your gTab. Some users have said that if you tell the seller you need the one for the gTab they may send you a case that already has the left tab moved down.
With that said, these cases shouts "CHEAP". It is made of shiny plastic pleather. The keyboard is also not coated with silicone so it can rub against the screen of your gTab and damage it. Finally, the case doesn't feel secure. It feels like the tablet is moving around a lot. Some users have added velcro to their gTabs and the case to hold it more securely. It does come in handy when you need to type a lot. It doesn't seem to draw the battery much at all.
As for wireless keyboards, some users have had success with wireless bluetooth and usb keyboards especially the ones that use a dongle plugged into the usb port.
Hi everyone,
can you recommend me a good sturdy car holder for the Xperia Neo? I have bought this one http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-car-swivel-mount-holder-black-81053 as it had positive reviews, but the holder is really useless. The swivel section does not hold in place at all, so after several minutes the phone starts facing a direction where i cant see the display.
Basically i need the following:
- holds phone from 4 directions
- does not cover any of the buttons (incl. volume buttons)
- does not cover the loudspeaker
- can be turned horizontally
- (ideally) can be mounted on dashboard as well (my car has the lighter connector way to far from the windshield).
Well I'm searching a car holder too but I can't find anything that please me. I'll let you know if finally I found something worth to buy!
so far this is the one that looks the best, but 20 eur for a noname car kit seems to much for me... http://www.ipshop.sk/sony-ericsson-...p-2000.html?osCsid=ctachbj3vmfhjumbgagr828l45
I can't see your link but 20 € is really too much, I don't really use my phone as a navigator every day...
I bought one for 5 dollars but the only issue I have with it is it covers the volume buttons. Would like to see a good car holder for this phone too.
Sent from my MT15i using XDA App
There is the clingo http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clingo-Univ...P9A2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317411036&sr=8-2
I read good things about exomount, and i think i'm going to buy this one.
But it will cover volume buttons.
joachim1 said:
I read good things about exomount, and i think i'm going to buy this one.
But it will cover volume buttons.
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looking at the design of the exomount i am afraid it will not only cover the volume buttons but will also permanently keep at least one of the pushed... it seems to be overpriced as well. but anyways if you decide to get one please share your experience
With my current (cheapy) holder the phone is a bit hard to get into place and if i center it, it's touching one of the volume buttons and always playing around so I have to put it off-center which, when driving can make the phone jump around a little. hope to find a better car holder soon.
molnartibor said:
looking at the design of the exomount i am afraid it will not only cover the volume buttons but will also permanently keep at least one of the pushed... it seems to be overpriced as well. but anyways if you decide to get one please share your experience
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I just bought this on ebay for 26.94 USD
When I have it I will let you guys know if it's good for the xperia neo.
molnartibor said:
Hi everyone,
can you recommend me a good sturdy car holder for the Xperia Neo? I have bought this one http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-car-swivel-mount-holder-black-81053 as it had positive reviews, but the holder is really useless. The swivel section does not hold in place at all, so after several minutes the phone starts facing a direction where i cant see the display.
Basically i need the following:
- holds phone from 4 directions
- does not cover any of the buttons (incl. volume buttons)
- does not cover the loudspeaker
- can be turned horizontally
- (ideally) can be mounted on dashboard as well (my car has the lighter connector way to far from the windshield).
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I bought this one http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-plastic-car-swivel-mount-holder-with-suction-cup-for-cell-phone-gps-black-81246 cause I'm also using a TPU cover on my Neo.
But you could also try this : http://www.ebay.nl/itm/260770628331?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
it should fit the Neo.
Last night, I ordered the Neo on Amazon (anxiously awaiting arrival now
While I was at it, I looked around for a car holder. I ordered this:
amazon.de/gp/product/B005EXHJ66 (Saugfußhalter = the suction thing). As I just ordered it, I don't know if it's really good - I'll post again when I have it.
It seems like it's not too ugly (I hate these 'universal' holders - they are way too bulky), and one can order extra parts to mount the phone on a bike or on the car venting holes too (search the site for Haicom and you'll find these). That also means one can just mount another bracket (for another device).
It's also available on Amazon.co.uk under another name: amazon.co.uk/dp/B005F2U32S (lot of pictures there).
While I was searching, I also came across something that can be attached to the screen or placed on the dashboard - like the topic starter asked - but I don't have the link for that anymore.
Regarding the Clingo: I considered that too - but then I read some reviews which said it left residue or the phone falls off under some temperature circumstances - so I didn't dare to try that one anymore.
I have a media that is installed on the grid certral the air outlet, it took two years and I have taken this stand Nokias, LG, Samsung .... all perfectly anchored and comfortable
I bought it at The Phone House and has never given me problems
joachim1 said:
I just bought this on ebay for 26.94 USD
When I have it I will let you guys know if it's good for the xperia neo.
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Ok, so i got it today and it doesn't press the volume buttons.
Can recommend Griffins universal holders.
Doesn't block any buttons, ok price but if u want to charge in the same time u need to be careful with the cover. But it works
I use a generic iphone car holder from the carphonewarehouse, my neo fits it lovely.
I bought this, and still wait to receive it
it looks nice
http://www.ebay.it/itm/400214065385?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2813wt_905
in your opinion, car vibrations can cause problems to the phone? can brake?
It´s expensive for me 20€+shipping cost!!!!!
Hello,
My Z Ultra should be arriving later this week. For my previous phone (a Samsung Galaxy Note 2), I had the following case/holster combination...
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1G8FDQ
I would really like to have a similar case for my Z Ultra, but have been unable to locate one myself. If you have seen one somewhere, please let me know.
Regards,
Judging by the lack of response, I am assuming that such a case does not exist for the Z Ultra. I guess I will have to get a friend of mine with a 3d printer to make a custom holster for me. Since I will be doing that, I may as well go with one of the cases with a built in battery for the phone side of the set. Anyone know of a 3rd party one that can be charged using the magnetic connector? I know the Sony CP12 case can, but I am not willing to pay that kind of money.
Regards,
Hi.. did you checked for the Brando SPOJA000600? You can find it on Amazon and i'm still deciding to buy it or not.
zot71 said:
Hi.. did you checked for the Brando SPOJA000600? You can find it on Amazon and i'm still deciding to buy it or not.
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I have looked at it, and the case is charged via Micro USB.
I broke down and ordered a battery case that charges via micro USB from http://www.ebay.com/itm/151426250654
I just received it last night, and while it is not my idea of the perfect case, it does feel very sturdy and well built. My phone fits in it nice & secure, yet is easy to remove when I want to. There was no manual included with the case, although the box it came in did say it had a 5v 800ma input and 5v 500ma output. Based on this, I assume the case can trickle charge while passing power through to the phone. I will test this in the next couple of days, once I have drained both the battery on the case & on the phone a bit.
Update: Less than 24 hours after I put the case on my phone, the case suddenly started feeling warm to the touch and its charging light turned on (even though it was not plugged in to anything). Shortly after that, I was able to smell burnt plastic coming from the micro USB opening on the case. Based on this, I definitely do NOT recommend this case.
Regards,