So I'm running this dock currently in my car, it is Qi, works with the LG G3 just fine, but I don't like it. I used it with my Nexus 5, and with the flat sides of that phone it held fine.
http://www.amazon.com/UPGRADED-Wireless-Charging-Blackberry-Qi-Enabled/dp/B00F5XPCSC/
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That IS the one I ordered, but it looks like they are sending out a different model of it now with flat arms that might hold better, but the bottom doesn't look adjustable like mine.
The LG G3 has those really narrow sides, and with the case I'm using it pops out a few times a day, leading me to look for a new one.
So the setup I have is above. What are you using?
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RED ZMAN said:
So I'm running this dock currently in my car, it is Qi, works with the LG G3 just fine, but I don't like it. I used it with my Nexus 5, and with the flat sides of that phone it held fine.
http://www.amazon.com/UPGRADED-Wireless-Charging-Blackberry-Qi-Enabled/dp/B00F5XPCSC/
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That IS the one I ordered, but it looks like they are sending out a different model of it now with flat arms that might hold better, but the bottom doesn't look adjustable like mine.
The LG G3 has those really narrow sides, and with the case I'm using it pops out a few times a day, leading me to look for a new one.
So the setup I have is above. What are you using?
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I keeping messing with this idea aswell, I was considering this, The Air Dock.
Another part of me wants to DIY it, like this.
I use this magnetic mount in my car now with the S3 and it works great, but it doesn't charge it obviously.
I was looking at the magnetic ones in the past, just don't know how good it would hold on some of the really bumpy rural roads we have in NM.
Not to mention, does the G3 even have the metal plate or tabs inside to mount this way? I haven't seen anyone mention them.
I'm tempted to just buy 4 or 5 on Amazon and see what works the best. I REALLY like the vent mount (I can't believe I just said that) that came with my current mount.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Car-Moun...377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20e456b5e1
RED ZMAN said:
I was looking at the magnetic ones in the past, just don't know how good it would hold on some of the really bumpy rural roads we have in NM.
Not to mention, does the G3 even have the metal plate or tabs inside to mount this way? I haven't seen anyone mention them.
I'm tempted to just buy 4 or 5 on Amazon and see what works the best. I REALLY like the vent mount (I can't believe I just said that) that came with my current mount.
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The mount I use now came with two thin metal plates that you can either stick to the outside or inside under the battery cover. I placed the metal plate inside.
Bumpy Roads: Depending on the phone your mileage may vary. iPhone? perfect no problems...sticks fine even on a bumpy road. Something bigger, like the Note 2 and our G3, not so much. What I ended up doing was spraying the magnetic base with Plasti-Dip, the grip provided by the rubber coating made it so even over really bumpy roads my phone doesn't move. Yeah its a bit of a hack, but it looks good and works great.
With respect to the Air Dock and the DIY thing...I have no idea, they look strong. Ill have to Google a bit and see what others are saying.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Car-Moun...377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20e456b5e1
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That thing looks pretty cool. But thats 50 bucks just for the cradle, it doesn't actually include the charger.
I've used one of these since my Droid X:
http://www.amazon.com/Tetrax-iPhone...im_auto_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=015X7XRCR14GHF5XKKFY
Works really well even on bumpy roads and only requires a small metal disk (about the size of a dime) to be attached. On my GS3 I had a case with the disk attached that I'd use when I need navigation. Otherwise, I'd use a different case without the disk.
It would be great to be able to hack something like that for wireless charging, but I'm wondering how well it would work to have a strong magnet near your magnetic induction coils? It could affect it, but since induction works on a changing magnetic field, it may not impact the charging. It would be an interesting experiment though.
Will these charge the phone fast enough when using nav & streaming music?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Car-Moun...377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20e456b5e1
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Hey, I remember seeing that when I got my Nexus 5. Awesome looking holder, probably perfect, but really spendy considering you have to pay another 40 or so dollars for the charger.
Maybe I can find a good deal on one...
SJUnion said:
What I ended up doing was spraying the magnetic base with Plasti-Dip, the grip provided by the rubber coating made it so even over really bumpy roads my phone doesn't move. Yeah its a bit of a hack, but it looks good and works great.
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I saw someone do this in the Nexus 5 area some time ago. Looked good. PlastiDip is awesome stuff.
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Another part of me wants to DIY it, like this.
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Yeah, I have one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0DL2OC/ and a cheap Qi plate on order. I'm seriously considering that mod, putting a 20ga steel plate right on top of the battery to get the magnets to stick. Maybe even adding something like this to the face of the Qi brick to reduce slippage http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IH5VVHQ/
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Yeah, I have one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0DL2OC/ and a cheap Qi plate on order. I'm seriously considering that mod, putting a 20ga steel plate right on top of the battery to get the magnets to stick. Maybe even adding something like this to the face of the Qi brick to reduce slippage http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IH5VVHQ/
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Do it , as soon as there is a reliable place to get the qi back plates from....I think I'm gonna give that a shot. I really love the convenience of the magnetic mount.
Waaaay back I had a Palm Pre that used something called a Touchstone to wireless charge and a magnet to hold it. I set this up in my car and absolutely loved it. I'm craving that setup again.
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Will these charge the phone fast enough when using nav & streaming music?
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I'm not sure but this is a concern of mine as well.
The one currently in my car charges enough to charge the phone while brightness is all the way up and navigating with Waze or using Ingress.
With Streaming? Probably not. I don't stream though, I see it as a huge waste of my data. I have a podcast program called BeyondPod that downloads tons of music and other podcasts to listen to so I can use my bandwidth for other things.
Is there an official G3 car dock at all? What I did on the G2 was I took apart a wireless charger (the circle LG one) and modded it into the official car mount. It was perfect.
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It would be great to be able to hack something like that for wireless charging, but I'm wondering how well it would work to have a strong magnet near your magnetic induction coils? It could affect it, but since induction works on a changing magnetic field, it may not impact the charging. It would be an interesting experiment though.
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I got a cheap Qi charger and did some quick tinkering with it. It looks like sticking a Tetrax magnetic mount in the center of the coils will work with the wireless charging! I'll have to do a bit of work to rig it all up more permanently though.
I have a Bracketron vent mount kit that I bought at Best Buy eons ago that I'd love to retrofit with a Qi charging pad. Certainly seems to be a cheaper option than the Choetech.
RED ZMAN's experiences aside, is the Choetech still the best of the bunch? I'm not prepared to drop $50 right now, but maybe Santa Claus might leave one for me under the tree...
I wouldn't use it at all, my G3 pops out of it and bounces across the car. The other one I got, that one holds firm, charges about the same. Looks nicer too.
I modified my lg g2 car dock and added Qi wireless charging. I had to heat up and stretch the top arm so that the phone would fit, and cut off the left and right corners. The charger is from the official LG charge pad, the little round one.
Exactly how I had it set up for my G2. Its not pretty, but it works great.
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I wouldn't use it at all, my G3 pops out of it and bounces across the car. The other one I got, that one holds firm, charges about the same. Looks nicer too.
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Which one would that be? I don't see a link from you to anything but the Choetech one in the OP...
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Which one would that be? I don't see a link from you to anything but the Choetech one in the OP...
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Sorry GotRoot, I have posted it in one of the threads, I wish we could have all of the LG G3's forums sharing ONE ACCESSORIES section.
Ugh.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00INRZVF6/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That one. Really REALLY nice. I'm not using the suction cup mount, I did a hybrid with the mount from the one in the OP, the Vent Mount.
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Sorry GotRoot, I have posted it in one of the threads, I wish we could have all of the LG G3's forums sharing ONE ACCESSORIES section.
Ugh.
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Oh, good. I was worried it was actually in this thread and I was just being thick in the head. :lol:
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00INRZVF6/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That one. Really REALLY nice. I'm not using the suction cup mount, I did a hybrid with the mount from the one in the OP, the Vent Mount.
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That does look nice. Standard T-tab mount in the back? If so I might be able to use the charger pad with my existing Bracketron vent mount kit...
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Hey guys, after reviewing the Convert combo last month, Seidio asked me if I wanted to review their Desktop Charging Cradle. So of course I said yes! Three days later and this little box shows up in front of my door.
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Packaging:
The product was delivered by Fedex, and the package included the desktop charging dock, a USB to micro-USB cable, and a micro-USB to wall travel charger. Seidio sells the Desktop Charging Cradle for $29.95 and the Desktop Charging Cradle Kit for $39.95 online. As far as I can tell, the inclusion of the travel charger is the only difference between the two, so you'll have to decide if the price difference is worth it to you.
The box that holds the dock fits very snugly into the cardboard box, so I'm not worried about movement during shipment. Inside, the dock was wrapped in a soft Styrofoam type bag, which isn't the best type of material for absorbing shock. But again, since there isn't much room for movement, I wouldn't be worried about it.
Nicely packed and straight to the point
Preliminary Feel:
Before putting the product to use, I gave every part a quick check. Everything looked good and the box did not show any sign of damage during shipping.
Charging Dock:
Moving right along, we have the charging cradle from Seidio. It feels nice and solid in the hands. There's a certain heft to it, which is preferable for a desktop dock that isn't supposed to be moving around. Although the dock feels lighter than the Evo 3D, the build quality is excellent, and the rubber feet on the bottom are grippy and prevent it from sliding or moving around.
The rubber feet are nice and grippy
Attachment Plate:
Seidio made the desktop dock to be compatible with the bare phone as well as a number of their cases. Their website lists the Surface, Surface Extended, Active, and Active Extended cases, and extended life batteries as compatible with the dock. This is achieved through the use of the attachment plate, which is basically a piece of plastic to decrease the space available for use with the bare phone.
You use it if you don't have a case on your phone, and remove it when you do. Simple.
It simply sits in the cradle. Put it in or remove it based on your situation
Bare phone
Surface Case
Here's where I wish Seidio had paid more attention to detail. Using the case with my bare phone and with the attachment plate, everything fit snugly and securely. But using the dock with my Surface case, there was definitely room for movement, as you can see in the picture beneath. I'm guessing this is because they had to make the dock compatible with a variety of cases, but even so, I worry about the potential damage to the micro-USB port over the long term because that is the only point of connection to the dock. But being a desktop product, I don't think most people will move around the dock too much. When seated on the table or night stand, the phone rests securely. So as long as you don't move around your phone a lot while connected to the dock, or fiddle with it, there shouldn't be any problems.
You can see the movement in the above pictures; Only happens when using the Surface case and isn't a big problem if you don't move it around too much.
I didn't test the dock with Seidio's extended battery packs. But according to Seidio, the dock is also compatible with their 3000mah (Amazon only), 3400mah, and 4000mah extended batteries using Seidio's back cover.
Charging Cradle:
As mentioned above, the charging cradle has great build quality and a very solid feel. If I had to nitpick I would say the top is too glossy and attracts fingerprints very easily.
Fingerprint magnet
Once you plug the phone into the charging dock, it automatically goes into dock mode. Dock mode works in either horizontal or vertical position, but you'll only be using it in the horizontal position with the desktop dock (duh).
In desktop mode, you get a nice little shrunk down version of HTC's superclock to the right, which shows you the time, location, and the current temperature. On the bottom right corner you have a little area that shows you feeds based on your Friendstream, and the first upcoming event.
I like the live background showing the current weather, but it would be great to have the option of changing it to one of HTC's lock screen variants (like the stock market or something).
On the bottom you have the option of going into photo frame, connected media, and calendar. Photo frame and calendar does exactly what you think it does, so no need to go into details here. Connected media lets you play music and videos you have on the phone, and transfer files when connected to another device.
If you choose to plug the dock into your computer instead of the wall, you get prompted to just charge the device, or mount it as a disk drive. And if you have HTC Sync installed on your PC, it'll sync the content and contacts with your phone.
You can dim the display whenever you like by pressing on the little sun icon on the bottom right corner, and exit the dock mode by pressing the icon on the bottle left. When you want to re-enter desktop mode, you can open the app in your apps drawer.
Conclusion:
Overall I feel that the Seidio charging dock is a solid product. The base is well constructed, and the light up Seidio logo on the back is a nice touch. The base stays put on the desk, thanks to its rubber feet, and when using the attachment plate to dock the bare phone, everything fits snugly. The included travel charger is nice when you don't have a computer or USB-wall adapter handy, and the sync function via HTC Sync is nifty as well (but you don't need the dock for that, just a USB cable).
My only complaint with the product is that fit could've been better when using it w/ the Surface case. As it is now, there is some room for movement while docked. But as long as you don't fiddle with it intentionally or shake it really hard, gravity tends to keep things down (yes really) and keep the phone sitting securely in the dock.
I would've loved for Seidio to have added a speaker to the dock like the various ones they have for iPhones. The speaker on the Evo 3D isn't the greatest, and a speaker on the dock to amplify the alarm in the morning would've been very welcomed.
Thanks for the review. I just bought a cheap dock from EBay but if i don't like that or decide I want one for work I may pick one of these up.
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Thanx for the review,thinking of picking this dock as well,primarily because i have a commuter case.but does this dock work with a mhl adapter?have you had the chance to test with one?
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I hope this works with the commuter and defender otterbox cases.
great review... thanks
shark1987 said:
Thanks for the review. I just bought a cheap dock from EBay but if i don't like that or decide I want one for work I may pick one of these up.
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Yea, I like the dock. I'd go for the $30 one unless you really need a wall-usb cable. But I think you can find one easy for less than that on Amazon.
shortyboy said:
Thanx for the review,thinking of picking this dock as well,primarily because i have a commuter case.but does this dock work with a mhl adapter?have you had the chance to test with one?
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I have not had the chance to test a MHL adapter yet, since I don't have any MHL devices So I have no idea if it would work w/ this.
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I hope this works with the commuter and defender otterbox cases.
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I wouldn't count on it, they're from a different company after all. I'd ask Seidio about it before buying.
thanks for the review im going to buy one of these now im hoping it works with my current htc case if not i will buy a seidio one lol. did you by the 30 kit or the 40?
Did you haf to do anything special to get it in desktop mode ? mine stays in portrait
Hate to dig up such an old thread, but I didn't want to start another one since this one already existed. I just got this dock for Christmas and I have to say that I love it. I have it on my desk at work with 4G on and wifi tether doing its thing. I'm also listening to music with PowerAMP and have it set to sync constantly. I've sent a few text messages as well. The battery isn't dipping at all, even with the screen set to a 2 hour timeout (I like using it as a clock).
If you're on the fence for a dock, this one is really solid. I have to agree with everything that the OP said in his review. It's very nice. And its a great feeling to leave work with a fully charged phone instead of one that's almost dead.
judging by the great photos in the OP, this dock looks like it should work with the Acase Superleggra, does anyone who has this dock think there may be any conflicts between that case and this dock?
I finally found the case I like and now I just need to find the dock that will work with it!
Wish there was a list somewhere that stated compatibility with all the different cases out there.
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Anybody know how long the USB cable is?
Is it possible to hook up a Mhl adapter to it?
donniezazen said:
Is it possible to hook up a Mhl adapter to it?
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I don't imagine. I think they only do pass-through charging. So it may not be possible.
eXplicit815 said:
I don't imagine. I think they only do pass-through charging. So it may not be possible.
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Wish someone with a dock and MHL adapter would test it.
I have the dock and just got a cheap cable off Amazon recently. I'll try to check it this week and post results. Need to remember to take the dock home from work..
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Do the buttons stay on while in doc mode? Mine are on but I want to make sure since it does not seem right.
MadRed said:
Do the buttons stay on while in doc mode? Mine are on but I want to make sure since it does not seem right.
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You mean the capacitive buttons? Mine aren't on.
clankfu said:
You mean the capacitive buttons? Mine aren't on.
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Mine are staying on while the dock mode is on. I wonder why. It's really silly. Ay ideas?
bagelicious said:
I have the dock and just got a cheap cable off Amazon recently. I'll try to check it this week and post results. Need to remember to take the dock home from work..
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Can you post the link for the dock?
Just got my QuickCircle case and I want to share my thoughts with everyone.
Size: Although the case is suppose to replace the back panel of the phone, the size of this case is a little bigger thicker than the original back plate. Gripping the phone is also a little bit harder and a bit uncomfortable when the flap is opened and flipped to the back while using the phone.
Colour: I got the blue one and it looks very nice with the white version of the phone.
Software: As you've probably read in official reviews of this case, the software experience is limited and are proprietary to LG's selected software. There is a vast selection of watch faces which all looks really nice. The white light that circles around the parameter looks fantastic but i only wished it looped around a few more times before it disappeared. It only did half a loop, from top to bottom either way.
Connectivity: This case comes with NFC and Qi Charging enabled wish to some may be an upgrade as i've heard that the US and Korean variant do not come with Qi charging capability.
Other Thoughts: The flap can unlock and lock the screen automatically if you wish to set it that way. However, i wish there was a magnetic strip that can keep the flap in place even if I were to flip the phone faced down hanging. I'm not a case kinda guy so this is my first time with a case, i only bought it to play with the QuickCircle function. Let's see if this case is good enough for me to keep it on at least for a while.
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stunt_101 said:
Just got my QuickCircle case and I want to share my thoughts with everyone.
Size: Although the case is suppose to replace the back panel of the phone, the size of this case is a little bigger thicker than the original back plate. Gripping the phone is also a little bit harder and a bit uncomfortable when the flap is opened and flipped to the back while using the phone.
Colour: I got the blue one and it looks very nice with the white version of the phone.
Software: As you've probably read in official reviews of this case, the software experience is limited and are proprietary to LG's selected software. There is a vast selection of watch faces which all looks really nice. The white light that circles around the parameter looks fantastic but i only wished it looped around a few more times before it disappeared. It only did half a loop, from top to bottom either way.
Connectivity: This case comes with NFC and Qi Charging enabled wish to some may be an upgrade as i've heard that the US and Korean variant do not come with Qi charging capability.
Other Thoughts: The flap can unlock and lock the screen automatically if you wish to set it that way. However, i wish there was a magnetic strip that can keep the flap in place even if I were to flip the phone faced down hanging. I'm not a case kinda guy so this is my first time with a case, i only bought it to play with the QuickCircle function. Let's see if this case is good enough for me to keep it on at least for a while.
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Picture of the internal as you can see there are four pins (NFC + Qi), instead of two on the original back plate.
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Good to see a review on case. I am also planning for same color combination. Can you please share the price of the case?
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Please some live pics from the case on your phone. Thanks.
Thanks for the review, I have ordered a gold version will post update when received
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Where'd you get it at? Haven't been able to find it
stunt_101 said:
Just got my QuickCircle case and I want to share my thoughts with everyone.
Size: Although the case is suppose to replace the back panel of the phone, the size of this case is a little bigger thicker than the original back plate. Gripping the phone is also a little bit harder and a bit uncomfortable when the flap is opened and flipped to the back while using the phone.
Connectivity: This case comes with NFC and Qi Charging enabled wish to some may be an upgrade as i've heard that the US and Korean variant do not come with Qi charging capability.
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I'm mainly interested in the QI Charging capabilities of this cover.
If you were to detach the front cover/flap,does it appear that the back portion would look decent & have a tight seal (along the edge of the phone) w/o the front cover?
Just ordered the black one on Ebay.
$55 with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-LG-G3-Quick-Circle-Case-Cover-For-F400-Series-Black-/321429696974?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item4ad6b3f1ce
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I'm mainly interested in the QI Charging capabilities of this cover.
If you were to detach the front cover/flap,does it appear that the back portion would look decent & have a tight seal (along the edge of the phone) w/o the front cover?
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if you look at the pics you can see that it over laps. it's not the same size as the stock back so I'd imagine removing the flap would make it look strange. a mother option might be to buy one, remove the qi Charing area and put that on a stock back. maybe?
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Thanks for the review, I have ordered a gold version will post update when received
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yeah, same here, gold.
KOLIOXDA said:
I'm mainly interested in the QI Charging capabilities of this cover.
If you were to detach the front cover/flap,does it appear that the back portion would look decent & have a tight seal (along the edge of the phone) w/o the front cover?
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if you look at the pics you can see that it over laps. it's not the same size as the stock back so I'd imagine removing the flap would make it look strange. a mother option might be to buy one, remove the qi Charing area and put that on a stock back. maybe?
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That's what I'm considering if an OEM LG QI Cover is nowhere to be found soon after the global launch.
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That's what I'm considering if an OEM LG QI Cover is nowhere to be found soon after the global launch.
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I've been searching for it as well and I haven't had any success. I checked almost every Chinese website that carries phone cases that I could think of. I have a strong feeling that they weren't released yet. I also checked ebay and its various foreign versions.
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Darn. No magnetic strip. Total deal breaker. Why do they do this ?
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Different To UK
Just so some know, the wireless capability is already built into the phone in the UK. Means not only is the case cheaper, no added bulk as the case doesn't incorporate anything extra for wireless charging. The back is basically a direct replacement.
Just saw the unboxing and compare of the Korean vs. international version. Looks like the qi charging points are a tad diffrent. really hope the circle case I have bought still works with the US version when released.
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Just saw the unboxing and compare of the Korean vs. international version. Looks like the qi charging points are a tad diffrent. really hope the circle case I have bought still works with the US version when released.
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That's weird - wouldn't that mean they'd have to produce two different circle caes?
Yea, hoping someone can try the case on both. I could have just been mislead by the video, angles, ect.
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Just saw the unboxing and compare of the Korean vs. international version. Looks like the qi charging points are a tad diffrent. really hope the circle case I have bought still works with the US version when released.
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If different, my QC case goes back to Korea.
Freak it.
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poczynek said:
That's weird - wouldn't that mean they'd have to produce two different circle caes?
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yep.
but who knows?
I should have been waiting and get my discount from T-Mo on the accessories when buying a new phone.
Asked him to cancel.
Its in this video.
http://youtu.be/unROxlGNnAE
Look at the 59 sec mark when both back panels are off.
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See if I can post a quick picture. I guess it is going to depend on which version the US gets.
Here is a picture
Guy in the t-mobile thread who has the t-mobile version verified that his is like the international version (pins with a gap). So guess I am going to have to go through the hassel of returning my case to Korea.
That's very strange as they'd then have to make two different circle cases.
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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?
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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]
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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.
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@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 since the N6 is qi compatible and i also have the moto 360, want to know from anyone with experience of owning or playing with one, what is a great qi charging pad.
I use the Nokia DT-900 for my G2 and N7. It works really well.
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I've been using the TYLT VU for a year with my N5, it is the single greatest smartphone accessory I've ever purchased. It's more expensive than most other QI charging pads, but it's worth every penny.
http://www.tylt.com/vu/
The tylt is nice but I wonder how fast it will charge the nexus or should I wait to see if someone or motorola brings out a wireless charger aimed at rapid charging, if not then the tylt is top on the list.
The Tylt has been known to have some overheating issues in the past. They may have been fixed, and not everyone experiences it, but I'd be careful there. I have the DT-910, which is the upright version of the DT-900, and it's fantastic. I'm not sure it will work with the much taller N6 though. There's always the Nexus Charger, of course, or the Samsung charger.
I also have a Tylt VU charger that I use with my Nexus 4 (first batch model) which considering how the Qi coil was with the first batch models its quite an achievement that the VU works so well with my phone!
Also considering that the VU holds the device at an angle and not on a flat surface, it might be able to handle the Nexus 6 better with its curved back compared to most other chargers which might prove troublesome.
I bought an LG WCP-300 (Amazon Link) back when I got my Nexus 4 and have been using it with my N5 as well. It works fairly well with the N5, so I hope that it works OK with the Nexus 6. The only thing I've noticed with the N5 is that the phone covers the charging LED on the charger, so if I move the phone in the middle of the night it's hard to see when the LED starts blinking again. This is only going to get worse with the N6 due to the size.
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I bought an LG WCP-300 (Amazon Link) back when I got my Nexus 4 and have been using it with my N5 as well. It works fairly well with the N5, so I hope that it works OK with the Nexus 6. The only thing I've noticed with the N5 is that the phone covers the charging LED on the charger, so if I move the phone in the middle of the night it's hard to see when the LED starts blinking again. This is only going to get worse with the N6 due to the size.
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+1 for the WCP. I bought it awhile back and it works fine with the N4. You should be able to grab it a lil cheaper than the link though
The Anker Ultra-Slim Qi-Enabled Wireless Charging Pad looks promising.
Great price and low-profile.
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Do the charging pads work even if the phone has skin or case on? I've never used one before so wondering
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Do the charging pads work even if the phone has skin or case on? I've never used one before so wondering
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It's fine as long as it's not ridiculously thick. But metal cases, might not work so great...
I have a LG 300,a Anker square pad and a Power Bot. The Power Bot was only $12 and I think its the best of the one's I have
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The Tylt has been known to have some overheating issues in the past. They may have been fixed, and not everyone experiences it, but I'd be careful there. I have the DT-910, which is the upright version of the DT-900, and it's fantastic. I'm not sure it will work with the much taller N6 though. There's always the Nexus Charger, of course, or the Samsung charger.
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I've had the TYLT VU since it came out and not once have I had an overheating issue, but I do know that some people did. It was caused by misalignment of the coils based on the way people were placing their Nexus 5's on the charger. I think if you slid the phone down on it you were at risk, but if you placed the bottom of the phone on it first and tilted it back into place, you were safe. I know TYLT was aware of it because they put out an updated guide. I'm also fairly certain they altered the design a bit to mitigate the issue.
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JManekia said:
Do the charging pads work even if the phone has skin or case on? I've never used one before so wondering
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It works with TPU cases and even some thicker ones like the Magpul Field case.
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An extra thick case will cause some issues. My G3 with a Supcase Premium Hybrid on it works, but I have to be more careful about positioning than I do without it, or with a thinner one like a TPU. Anything with metal should be avoided; they will both interfere with the charge plate, and possibly cause heat issues - the small metal plate I had in my Nexus 5 for my magnetic car mount would get very warm when on the charger - to be safe I pulled the phone out of the TPU case when I charged it at night.
As far as the Tylt Vu, I love mine. I have had no issues with the charger itself overheating, but it has had some issues with various configurations. My first Qi device was a Nokia 930, and it got VERY warm while charging - to the point where it would sometimes overheat and reboot in the middle of the night. I replaced it with a Nexus 5, and other than what I stated above, it worked perfectly with no heat problems. My current LG G3 works without issues as well, although positioning can get a little trickier because the receive coil is so low down on the back of the phone; I have to make sure I push the bottom against the charger base when I set it on it at night, or it will occasionally send a "low charge" message and wake up the screen - especially with the case on the device.
I will note the the Tylt Vu has a clone called the Itien A6 that is much cheaper, and from all accounts works as well as its more expensive cousin. If the Tylt version is too expensive for you, you may want to look in that direction.
Illrigger said:
An extra thick case will cause some issues. My G3 with a Supcase Premium Hybrid on it works, but I have to be more careful about positioning than I do without it, or with a thinner one like a TPU. Anything with metal should be avoided; they will both interfere with the charge plate, and possibly cause heat issues - the small metal plate I had in my Nexus 5 for my magnetic car mount would get very warm when on the charger - to be safe I pulled the phone out of the TPU case when I charged it at night.
As far as the Tylt Vu, I love mine. I have had no issues with the charger itself overheating, but it has had some issues with various configurations. My first Qi device was a Nokia 930, and it got VERY warm while charging - to the point where it would sometimes overheat and reboot in the middle of the night. I replaced it with a Nexus 5, and other than what I stated above, it worked perfectly with no heat problems. My current LG G3 works without issues as well, although positioning can get a little trickier because the receive coil is so low down on the back of the phone; I have to make sure I push the bottom against the charger base when I set it on it at night, or it will occasionally send a "low charge" message and wake up the screen - especially with the case on the device.
I will note the the Tylt Vu has a clone called the Itien A6 that is much cheaper, and from all accounts works as well as its more expensive cousin. If the Tylt version is too expensive for you, you may want to look in that direction.
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My concern with the Tylt (and in fact all the QI chargers) is that the back of the Nexus 6 is curved. Will it rest naturally so that the coil is against the pad? Or will it need a specially shaped charging pad to ensure that it works.
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My concern with the Tylt (and in fact all the QI chargers) is that the back of the Nexus 6 is curved. Will it rest naturally so that the coil is against the pad? Or will it need a specially shaped charging pad to ensure that it works.
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The charge coils work within a CM or so of each other, so the curve should not be an issue. It may exasperate the thick case issue mentioned above, but it should be OK for the most part. The curve will be more of an issue for things like magnetic car mounts.
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I have my LG G2 in an Otterbox Defender Series case and have no problems at all.
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The further the coils are from the phone, (whether because of curved back or case), the more resistance, the more heat, the more battery wear. It is the physics of energy. No way around it. Even Qi with a straight back and no case will offer more resistance/heat/battery wear than corded charging.
This is on sale at the moment.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GN5U5N8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1415398370&sr=8-2
I just picked one up.
antiochasylum said:
This is on sale at the moment.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GN5U5N8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1415398370&sr=8-2
I just picked one up.
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Wow, that thing is seriously overpriced for a single coil charger (at regular price, it's about right at $20).
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'
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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?
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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