I have a bluetooth headset for my helmet, which allows me to use my Wizard for GPS navigation. What I would like to do is mount my Wizard onto my handlebars in order to SEE where I am going, as well as hear the directions.
Anyone have a good recommendation for handlebar mounting one of these goodies?
Thanks,
Lowkee
it would be much easier to give you an answer if you can post a picture of your handlebars.
I also ride and there are way too many types of handlebars.
Ill tell you right now, I doubt someone actually makes one that fits a handlebar but Im sure you can mod an existing car one to fit but would you really trust your precious phone like that?
I was also looking for a bike mount and some way of waterproofing the XDA mini S. Eventually bought a tank bag with clear top map pocket.
Maybe this one is the rigth for you!http://cgi.ebay.de/Brodit-PDA-Halter-f-Motorrad-Schutzbox_W0QQitemZ130147547431QQihZ003QQcategoryZ68421QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem but cheaper is to use a tank bag but maybe you find a lowcost copy form china
I used a RAM-mount with a ball and attached it to the smaller sized "aqua box", which has screw holes to attach a RAM fixing onto. Makes for a very neat (and removable) solution! Did not fail me at 70mph on the M4 motorway in the rain here in the UK! In fact TomTom are now shipping their new version 2 GPS sets with RAM mounts. A Google search will find links to these products.
I fitted a see-through tank-bag base to my R1150.
Has anyone tried connectin the phone to an AutoCom. When I try this I cannot disconnect the internal microphone an get so much engine noise the caller can't hear me at speed. Any ideas?
AndrewB
I am thinking of mounting my HD on the handlebars of my push bike for the commute to work. I use S9 headphones to listen to PocketPlayer and would like to use G-Watch as a bike computer.
Is there anything out there which might provide me with what I want?
Thanks
I have been looking for something like this as well, it would have to be pretty tough and secure as the last thing I want is my Hd skidding across tarmac at about 20Kmh !!!
All I can find is this http://www.mobilevehiclemounts.com/pda_ark-cm927_hand.htm not the most secure looking device in the world
Now that I`m getting my dongle I`m wondering if anyone out there has tried a car mount for their Prime. With the large screen and now functional GPS this would make a phenomenal in car GPS unit. My only concern would be damaging the Prime due to a bracket not supporting it properly causing it to fall. Anyone`s experience would be appreciated.
Jeff
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I have this one from Arkon, and love it. The extension arm rests on my dash, and the suction cup is relatively low on the window. I have never experienced any problems with the Prime falling out, or the whole mount falling down, because since the arm rests on the dash, there is minimal weight applied to the suction cup.
http://www.arkon.com/tablet-accessories/universal-tablet-windshield-mount.html
Bob
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I have this one from Arkon, and love it. The extension arm rests on my dash, and the suction cup is relatively low on the window. I have never experienced any problems with the Prime falling out, or the whole mount falling down, because since the arm rests on the dash, there is minimal weight applied to the suction cup.
http://www.arkon.com/tablet-accessories/universal-tablet-windshield-mount.html
Bob
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Got that same one but from Amazon. Only $30 w/ my Prime.
Also picked this one up for my little boy and my backseat passengers lol
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Tablet-...CLTU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1335471406&sr=8-2
I bought this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arkon-TAB178-Removable-No-Glue-Sticky-Car-Dash-Desktop-Tablet-and-iPad-Mount-/360446004720?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item53ec418df0#ht_816wt_1163 one from Arkon. Love the sticky pad it has. Same sticky pad that is on the mount for my HTC phone. Same sticky material that the whacky wall walkers had in the 80s. sticks to ANYTHING. Still waiting for it to come in .... was very hard to find on ebay, its the only one of its kind that i found after days of searching for a non piece of crap.
GPS dongle ?
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I have this one from Arkon, and love it. The extension arm rests on my dash, and the suction cup is relatively low on the window. I have never experienced any problems with the Prime falling out, or the whole mount falling down, because since the arm rests on the dash, there is minimal weight applied to the suction cup.
http://www.arkon.com/tablet-accessories/universal-tablet-windshield-mount.html
Bob
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How about adding the GPS dongle ?
TeeT said:
How about adding the GPS dongle ?
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I haven't got my dongle yet, but the tabs that hold the Prime are adjustable, so I'm guessing that they can spread far enough apart for the dongle to fit.
If someone can measure the length of the dongle, I can measure it.
Bob
I just measured my dongle.....man that just doesn`t sound right. Anyways it`s 7 1/8 inch wide. Can you let me know if this would fit with your mount. I`ve looked at tons of mounts and yours seems to be one of the better solutions right now.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff1192 said:
I just measured my dongle.....man that just doesn`t sound right. Anyways it`s 7 1/8 inch wide. Can you let me know if this would fit with your mount. I`ve looked at tons of mounts and yours seems to be one of the better solutions right now.
Thanks
Jeff
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Well, the spread on the mount tabs only gives about 4" of clearance. BUT, in reality, you only need one tab on the top holding it. Attached is a pic of the keyboard (since I'm using the TP for the pic and it shows the edge of the dongle area) and the keyboard still holds solidly in there. Also notice my mounting. The extension arm (adjustable) rests on the dash, so, with the tablet supplying a downward weight, the suction cup would be "pushed" into the window so it's not like phone/gps attachments where everything tends to pull it off the window, the TP is actually doing the opposite.
The tabs are spring-loaded, so in order to insert the TP between the tabs, you would insert the top of the TP, push upward, then slide the bottom in.
I can't really tell you the force required, but it's definitely not minimal.
I think that the TP, in the mount, would stay in position even in a front or rear end collision.
I made one search my user name & you will find photos here
Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444199
i must say, this DIY seems pretty good....
http://work.failblog.org/2012/04/25/job-fails-cup-holder-laptop-tray/?fb_ref=newcontenthole
lil-devil said:
i must say, this DIY seems pretty good....
http://work.failblog.org/2012/04/25/job-fails-cup-holder-laptop-tray/?fb_ref=newcontenthole
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LMAO
Looks legit tho
I received my Arkon windshield mount today. With the dongle attached I can use all 4 feet of the bracket because the bottom of the bracket is spring loaded and easily accomodates the dongle while still keeping the tablet very secure in the mount. I haven't tried it in the car yet but the build quality seems quite good.
Jeff
Jeff1192 said:
I received my Arkon windshield mount today. With the dongle attached I can use all 4 feet of the bracket because the bottom of the bracket is spring loaded and easily accomodates the dongle while still keeping the tablet very secure in the mount. I haven't tried it in the car yet but the build quality seems quite good.
Jeff
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Did you get the same one I got, or did you get one of the variations? I was wondering if you ever got one after looking at the different options. I know that I am very happy with mine.
If you don't have a Nav program, I strongly recommend CoPilot Live Premium.
There are a couple of threads here that discuss the different options.
Bob
I got the same one. Really like the build quality and it holds the tablet very securely even with the dongle. I am trying to decide between sygic and copilot. Reviews seem to be fairly evenly split. Its too bad there is no copilot trial. I've been playing with the sygic trial and really like it.
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I am trying to decide between sygic and copilot. Reviews seem to be fairly evenly split. Its too bad there is no copilot trial. I've been playing with the sygic trial and really like it.
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I'd suggest going to the CoPilot site and take a look at the video. From what I understand, all the add-ons for Sygic make it more expensive then CoPilot Live Premium....and I would definitely recommend the Premium over the standard.
You might want to take a look at the comments in this thread....Quite varied
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/transformer-prime-general-discussions/20551-any-gps-only-navigation-app-prime.html
Quick update....I took my tablet for a spin in my car this afternoon. The mount is really solid and secure. The tablet is not going anywhere. If anyone else is looking for a car mount this is definitely a great option, especially at $40.
So I ended up purchasing Co-Pilot Premium and unfortunately I was really disappointed in it. I did a lot of reading of reviews and watching video reviews and it seemed like a great deal and I really good piece of software. However, the Canadian maps are ridiculously out of date. I live in a rural area of Ottawa (the capital of Canada). My house was built on a new street 11yrs ago and the street isn`t even on their map. I have also quickly noticed a few other road changes that were made in Ottawa at least 8yrs ago that are not reflected on their map. I really like the program itself, it`s fantastic...but with the map being so out of date I`d be hesitant to rely on it for a trip. I have contacted Co-Pilot and requested a refund due to how badly out of date their Canadian map is....but I`m not holding my breath.
Jeff
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My house was built on a new street 11yrs ago and the street isn`t even on their map. I have also quickly noticed a few other road changes that were made in Ottawa at least 8yrs ago that are not reflected on their map.
Jeff
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I am surprised that their Canadian Maps are so out of date. However, they are not alone in this issue. My niece moved to a new house (similar situation) a number of years ago. So long ago, I don't remember the dates. But I had the same problem of finding her....I used Google Maps, Mapquest, Navteq Maps, Teleatlas Maps...None of those companies showed her development till very recently.
Do you know that other sources have your street identified? Maybe you're in the same boat I was...where nobody has it.
CoPilot does have a nice feature where you can identify map errors. They will check them out and fix their maps accordingly. You can submit a map Update on this page
http://www.copilotlive.com/us/support/
or even in the app itself, by going to "MyCoPilot" then selecting "Submit a Map Improvement".
FYI: Most map changes take close to a year to get to the consumer. Navteq will make changes, then quarterly will send them to the software vendors. The vendors then massage the data to meet their program requirements...After all that, it is eventually released as a map update.
I'm not sure that Sygic would be any better, and avoid NAVFree for now....They showed my location in the 'wrong town"
Bob
Yeah I was shocked. My address and all the streets around it were on google within a year. They're also on my Garmin and have been for some time. I have submitted the corrections to them and opened a support ticket as well. Sygic shows all these locations properly as well.
Jeff
do you know good bike phone cases?
i'm thinking of Endomondo but it is very expensive
You can made it your self
If you are handy. Just search for what needed. Buy an car mount. And your done
Verstuurd van mijn LT26i met Tapatalk
I also search, try some but not find one I can fully trust without being over expensive. So I build mine. I use an armband with a base I build. The pictures below are with an Acer Liquid Metal, my former phone. I just switch to XS, by a new armband, and I'm ready to go on road.
https://plus.google.com/photos/1100...ms/5691996994528348465?authkey=CMiw8KDp14S_cw
I you like DIY things, this could be an option.
I did thousands miles on road, tracks even bad ones I also suffer few light falls, and the phone never move!
I'm thinking of making a bracket to carry my phone on the bike, but I fear that the vibrations eventually spoil the phone.
Does your cell well yet? You use the bike for Through field?
antonio.v.s said:
I'm thinking of making a bracket to carry my phone on the bike, but I fear that the vibrations eventually spoil the phone.
Does your cell well yet? You use the bike for Through field?
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It's not clear on the pictures posted on google+ link, but under the black tape there's a bit of foam as to avoid any possible issue with vibrations or shocks.
I have to point that my bike hasn't any suspension and I'm often on paths and tracks. No damages on former phone (the one one pictures) and the current one. I did more than 1.000 miles. Never falls off (even when I did). As the phone is really well attached (no move possible, no slide...) no damage can be caused by bumping and bumping on the bike. I also think that as there's no moving part in the phone, vibrations or else should not be feared. For example games based on accelerometer are always fine.
But this is for my own design, I don't know what you have in mind... I hope this helps.
The only point I need to find an improvement could be on a hand-free kit in case of incoming phone call.
And if you search for a great copilot, just give a look to oruxmaps!
I use a $1 adjustable bike mount. Its fixed to the bike permanently - it was a dollar, it can be replaced - and I just tighten the bracket when I'm using it on the road; e.g. Strava, hands free via JayBird BlueBud X
This setup isn't waterproof though, but I only ride in good weather/snow.
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I also search, try some but not find one I can fully trust without being over expensive. So I build mine. I use an armband with a base I build. The pictures below are with an Acer Liquid Metal, my former phone. I just switch to XS, by a new armband, and I'm ready to go on road.
I you like DIY things, this could be an option.
I did thousands miles on road, tracks even bad ones I also suffer few light falls, and the phone never move!
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nice one!