I've searched high and low, and cannot find a factory windshield mount. Does anyone know if there is such a thing?
Nothing out yet. I have been looking as well. Universal ones are probably the best bet for right now.
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H02ZDT4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_5U44tb1VPXB43
Thought this one was neat, but then again it's not factory
this is something I miss from my older phones. I have had bad luck with my samsung devices since my thunderbolt/DroidX. I miss the days of old where I would walk in to pick up my pre-ordered phone and there would be car mounts, cases, and myriad of other accessories available the same day. =( I must be grumpy today all I seem to be doing is complaining. I'm not just a phone junkie damnit, I am an accessories junkie too! =)
time for me to go outside.
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XXchocolatetouchXX said:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H02ZDT4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_5U44tb1VPXB43
Thought this one was neat, but then again it's not factory
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I like the concept, but with non form fitting to specific model of phone I would hate to have that thing slip out and nail me in the face while I am going through a tough spot in the mountains. I saw this one but I was worried about the pressure it would be putting on the phones internals.
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Sma...id=1407439267&sr=1-1&keywords=LG+g3+car+mount
Koroz said:
this is something I miss from my older phones. I have had bad luck with my samsung devices since my thunderbolt/DroidX. I miss the days of old where I would walk in to pick up my pre-ordered phone and there would be car mounts, cases, and myriad of other accessories available the same day. =( I must be grumpy today all I seem to be doing is complaining. I'm not just a phone junkie damnit, I am an accessories junkie too! =)
time for me to go outside.
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I like the concept, but with non form fitting to specific model of phone I would hate to have that thing slip out and nail me in the face while I am going through a tough spot in the mountains. I saw this one but I was worried about the pressure it would be putting on the phones internals.
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Sma...id=1407439267&sr=1-1&keywords=LG+g3+car+mount
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True, you make a good point. Although it's tougher to get a phone specific holder if you use a case. The location is changeable, an option under that case is for a vent mount. Which may suit you better. All about what the user wants. I thought this one was pretty cool, probably won't buy it because I just put my phone in my cup holder if I'm using it for GPS.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Car-Moun...377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20e456b5e1
I have this and the wireless charger that goes with it. Used it for G2, works great with G3
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Car-Moun...377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20e456b5e1
I have this and the wireless charger that goes with it. Used it for G2, works great with G3
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Do the sliders lock in place via a locking mechanism or is it spring driven?
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Do the sliders lock in place via a locking mechanism or is it spring driven?
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I love that charger, but hard to stomach $50 for the mount and $40 for the charger as current rates go. Seems like no one makes a mount I can attach to the windshield properly with the G3 that doesn't shake constantly. I'd rather not use works charging in the vehicle anyway due to its much lower amperage and greater generation of heat.
I'm picking up a pretty low cost vent mount, will see how that works. I have horizontal vents, good spacing, so the odds are good.
I picked up parts for a ram mount x-grip style windshield mount on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008JGZMZK
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005KWPJ04/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C7B2NV4
Cost was under $43 shipped. Hoping it will be super stable.
Also have an Smart Fit2 mount on the way it seems from winning an eBay auction that fits the WCP-300 wireless charger in it. I'll probably be reselling that when it arrives.
Edit: parts arrived, easy assembly. Super stable as hoped. Hardest part is that it takes me two hands to put the phone in the mount with the X-grip, one to pull the spring clamps open and one to insert your phone with.
Well, it's not factory, but I have this one, on the way.
http://www.shopandroid.com/ibolt-minipro-windowdash-kit/3A78A18423A.htm
Who knows, maybe this will be the one that keeps me from having to buy future mounts, as I change phones.
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Someone is finally making a car cradle for the Touch Pro 2 that Verizon and Sprint (Not T-Mobile) should be able to use and its cheap. I emailed the U.S. seller and he said it fits though it is really for the GSM Euro versions. No surprise though as it is passive only. Heres a link to their website: http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM_Car_Mount_HTC_Touch_Pro2.aspx
Anything is better than a squeeze cradle
I have one ordered so will update a review but at $12.95 and $2.50 shipping kinda hard to go wrong even if it only lasts until Proclip gets off their duffs.
I found a coupon code for free shipping. It is hit or miss apparently but worth a try. Code is 430.
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nice find. please let us know how it works. i have a vzw tp2 as well and have been searching for a car holder. right now it sets on my passanger seat...
Just a quick question, why do you think squeeze cradles suck?
I've not had one but was considering a universal mount from Arkon, which is a squeeze cradle.
YodaJM said:
Just a quick question, why do you think squeeze cradles suck?
I've not had one but was considering a universal mount from Arkon, which is a squeeze cradle.
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Its been years since I've seen a phone thick enough that the jaws need to be anywhere near as deep as the vast majority of the squeeze cradles on the market yet they still make them that deep, at least the ones that are big enough to hold a PDA. This would not be much of a problem except they use soft foam in the jaws that is almost invariably also very thick. When you squeeze it tight enough to keep the phone from falling out, it has a tendency to roll the foam right down over the screen making it difficult to use things like the slide tray in Touchflo 3D. It is also difficult to remove the phone as after a short while the teeth of the jaw start wearing down and it sticks closed making the button hard to push. And thats with a good cradle like and Arkon, which is what I have been using. Lesser quality cradles are even worse. There are better squeeze cradles that address these issues but they are all for Iphones. Saw a nice one the other day with nice thin jaws and rubber grips that fit the phone perfectly with a friction lock instead of teeth and a cam but it had and Ipod cable and FM transmitter built in making it very expensive at like $69. Looked real nice too with a nice shiny finish like the phone has but at that price, wasn't going to buy something that I had to cut up to use. To bad the company did not make one with a USB cable instead. Unfortunately most of the good stuff is made by companies that drank large quantities of the Steve Jobs kool-aid years ago.
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Its been years since I've seen a phone thick enough that the jaws need to be anywhere near as deep as the vast majority of the squeeze cradles on the market yet they still make them that deep, at least the ones that are big enough to hold a PDA. This would not be much of a problem except they use soft foam in the jaws that is almost invariably also very thick. When you squeeze it tight enough to keep the phone from falling out, it has a tendency to roll the foam right down over the screen making it difficult to use things like the slide tray in Touchflo 3D. It is also difficult to remove the phone as after a short while the teeth of the jaw start wearing down and it sticks closed making the button hard to push. And thats with a good cradle like and Arkon, which is what I have been using. Lesser quality cradles are even worse. There are better squeeze cradles that address these issues but they are all for Iphones. Saw a nice one the other day with nice thin jaws and rubber grips that fit the phone perfectly with a friction lock instead of teeth and a cam but it had and Ipod cable and FM transmitter built in making it very expensive at like $69. Looked real nice too with a nice shiny finish like the phone has but at that price, wasn't going to buy something that I had to cut up to use. To bad the company did not make one with a USB cable instead. Unfortunately most of the good stuff is made by companies that drank large quantities of the Steve Jobs kool-aid years ago.
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Thanks for the response, very good reasons not to go with a giant squeeze cradle.
I've been looking at this mount http://www.arkon.com/phonemount.php
Curious if anyone else has used it with the TP2.
My phone works splendidly with a $15 squeeze cradle from Walmart. It's not too thick, secure, and does not obscure the screen.
I have an old Treo 650 Pro-clip mount that works perfectly with the TP2. The phone slides in securely and comes out easily. Obviously no active connection but it works great. I put double sided tape in the back of the of the mount and it holds my Fuze perfectly as well.
yo Techitrucker,
you ever get that car cradle. i am really thinkin bout getting one, but would like to hear some first hand experience with it, especially since we both got vzw
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yo Techitrucker,
you ever get that car cradle. i am really thinkin bout getting one, but would like to hear some first hand experience with it, especially since we both got vzw
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Just came in the mail on Saturday. The cheap shipping took one week to the day. Quality of the cradle is very good. The clip at the top is actually spring loaded, not just plastic that bends back, like the Seidio holsters. It is removable if you won't need to use the cradle in landscape to make it easier to take in and out. The cut out at the bottom is definitely for the CDMA phones. It should work with the European versions also. THIS CRADLE WILL NOT WORK ON THE T-MOBILE VERSION AT ALL. It is a perfect fit for my Verizon phone. This is not a cradle you want if you need to use the keyboard while it is in. For me that is not and issue and it makes me uncomfortable having plastic wedged between my keyboard and screen anyways. Seems like it would be hard on the slider. The windshield mount is very nice. It has push button friction locks instead of screws for the joints and the rotation is spring loaded so its easy to rotate when needed one handed. The suction cup is very large and has a good positive locking mechanism. It is larger than the average suction cup so if you need a dash disk like I do, you will need the largest one you can find. Unfortunately it does not come with one. Since they are selling this so inexpensively, that probably a place they needed to cut their losses. The quality of the cradle is much higher than the price. The cradle does not use a standard mechanism to join it to the mount so you will either have to use the one it came with or go to the website and see if they have another kind of mounting solution. This is really the only limitation I can find. You will not be able to use it with your Proclip solution if you have one. Any more questions you have, just leave them in this forum.
thanks man sounds sweet. yeah i am just lookin for something to just hold my phone in the car, and this sounds great. thanks for takin the time to review. i am only a couple hours from the websites store, hope it doesn't take a week, hah. buyin one right now.
whats this proclip you are talkin about? i am new to the ppc phone genre. are they really that superior? what would you say makes em better than this cradle you just got? just curious, like hearing first hand experiences, thanks
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My phone works splendidly with a $15 squeeze cradle from Walmart. It's not too thick, secure, and does not obscure the screen.
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Hi:
What department did you find it in? I have searched by where the cell phone cases are, and can't find a thing.
Thanks!
cincy1020 said:
Hi:
What department did you find it in? I have searched by where the cell phone cases are, and can't find a thing.
Thanks!
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check automotive section
MrGoodCat said:
thanks man sounds sweet. yeah i am just lookin for something to just hold my phone in the car, and this sounds great. thanks for takin the time to review. i am only a couple hours from the websites store, hope it doesn't take a week, hah. buyin one right now.
whats this proclip you are talkin about? i am new to the ppc phone genre. are they really that superior? what would you say makes em better than this cradle you just got? just curious, like hearing first hand experiences, thanks
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I had one for my Touch Pro and it was nice enough but it kind of made the gap between the keyboard and phone wider over time. If you absolutely have to have the keyboard open while driving its probably the best on on the market, though to me that keyboard open is just and invitation to disaster. Its hard enough to keep hands off the phone while closed They are not inexpensive by any means. Depending on how you need to configure it you can easily spend well over a $100 bucks. The powered cradle alone without a car specific mount is $60 which is competitive with other powered solutions, but the non powered ones at $40 bucks seem more than a little like highway robbery to me especially since you will still spend $30+ on the mounting solution for the cradle. Still, if you need that keyboard open its the only decent solution at this time. They have no powered option for Verizon yet, but the non powered one they have listed for the AT&T Tilt 2 will work on Verizon and Sprint. The phones are exactly the same shape as the AT&T phone except for the ports on the bottom. If you want a fitted cradle but don't need the keyboard to open while mounted, this is the posted cradle only real solution I've found, but its inexpensive and good quality.
Now if you want the best of both worlds, I was wrong about the Proclip mounts not working with the cradle. They make absolutely the best mounting solution hands down since there is no damage to the vehicle. They have cradle adapters on the site that will make it work and the price is not to bad.
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionp...egoryid=&p_year=&p_countryid=0&p_leftorright=
The suction cup on the cradle is 3.25 inches and this adapter is 3.5 inches so it should work.
I'm not a fan of clamp holders or suction cups, had enough of unintentional flying objects. I usually make my own holders that slip into a vent clip from theclip.com
http://theclip.com/store/Ultra-Clip-with-Vent-Mount-p-16176.html
This time I found a perfect custom made touchpro2 holder for $1.35! It clips right into the vent clip with just a little grinding on the vent clip. It holds the phone solidly and perfectly positioned for easy phone use and GPS mapping.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/pro2holster.html
Nice find
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I'm not a fan of clamp holders or suction cups, had enough of unintentional flying objects. I usually make my own holders that slip into a vent clip from theclip.com
http://theclip.com/store/Ultra-Clip-with-Vent-Mount-p-16176.html
This time I found a perfect custom made touchpro2 holder for $1.35! It clips right into the vent clip with just a little grinding on the vent clip. It holds the phone solidly and perfectly positioned for easy phone use and GPS mapping.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/pro2holster.html
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Nice find on the holster. Never had a problem myself with a good suction cup holder and nothing bounces like a Freightliner. I find that taping a small vanity mirror to the dash works much better than those little round plastic disks since they where designed to stick to glass. If you have two phones and two holders like I do, the small rectangular one they sell in the automotive department at Walmart will hold both and its only 2 bucks and looks nice. I am not a fan of any kind of vent clip. The two worst enemies of electronics are heat and cold and something as heavy as a PDA is going to break the vent eventually. What I have done in the past is use something like this: http://theclip.com/store/The-Clip-Mount-p-16156.html with a holster or case.
I'm going to get the holster. Been looking for one that faces out like that.
I already have a clip in the car so won't need to take my mount with me when I get off the road.
Techitrucker said:
Never had a problem myself with a good suction cup holder and nothing bounces like a Freightliner. .... If you have two phones and two holders like I do......
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Driving a semi, using not one cell phone, but two???
You're probably a great driver. But I'm glad there are several states between you and I.
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Someone is finally making a car cradle for the Touch Pro 2 that Verizon and Sprint (Not T-Mobile) should be able to use and its cheap. I emailed the U.S. seller and he said it fits though it is really for the GSM Euro versions. No surprise though as it is passive only. Heres a link to their website: http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM_Car_Mount_HTC_Touch_Pro2.aspx
Anything is better than a squeeze cradle
I have one ordered so will update a review but at $12.95 and $2.50 shipping kinda hard to go wrong even if it only lasts until Proclip gets off their duffs.
I found a coupon code for free shipping. It is hit or miss apparently but worth a try. Code is 430.
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tons of this stuff on ebay - pick a random one at 10-12 bucks with free shipping and if it doesnt work out too great its no big loss
Anyone know if this will work for the Tilt 2??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....5&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_4013wt_939
Thats exactly what im looking for but thats the only thing that comes close. I want a sturdy vent mount that can rotate to landscape mode
BRODIT or PROCLIP here in the USA. They have been on the market for about 100 years. at least :-D
They make active, passive, ... versions of their mounts. For almost all available mobile devices. Great quality.
www.brodit.se
www.proclipusa.com
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...egory=4&device_brand=16708&device_model=17907
NOT TRUE.
Just spoke with porclip.
The t-mobile version has not been developed and they do not expect it to be manufactured soon.
mpr_ger said:
BRODIT or PROCLIP here in the USA. They have been on the market for about 100 years. at least :-D
They make active, passive, ... versions of their mounts. For almost all available mobile devices. Great quality.
www.brodit.se
www.proclipusa.com
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...egory=4&device_brand=16708&device_model=17907
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I've recently started to get back into running and I was wondering is there an armband case out yet that would keep it strapped to my arm or another area so I could listen to music/run GPS/tracking apps?
I got this arm band and use it pretty much every day. http://www.iarmbands.com/Arm-Band-Armband-for-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-cab-evo4gLTE.htm?categoryId=-1
It's a tight fit and makes me take my case off and even then it's hard to get the top flap over the top of the phone. It works but isn't great. There are other threads already in this forum about arm bands. Search for it.
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Like this one.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1719877
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I got this arm band and use it pretty much every day. http://www.iarmbands.com/Arm-Band-Armband-for-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-cab-evo4gLTE.htm?categoryId=-1
It's a tight fit and makes me take my case off and even then it's hard to get the top flap over the top of the phone. It works but isn't great. There are other threads already in this forum about arm bands. Search for it.
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I got a lot of use out of that same one with my OG Evo, but I'm a bit more concerned about keeping my LTE dry, since I sweat buckets when I run. I'm thinking of giving this one a try, even though it's a bit pricier.
http://www.shopandroid.com/overboard-waterproof-pro-sport-arm-pack/4AA9629.htm
I don't know if you're interested in a waist belt instead, but I just got a nice simple one that works awesome. (Awesomely?) It's called a SPIbelt, it's just a thin pocket with a waistband, basically, and it zips closed. I use it with my Rocketfish RF- MAB2 bluetooth headphones (which are outstanding, by the way) and I have no complaints. I can put the belt around my shorts' waistband to keep it off my body for sweat protection. It is thin, so it won't provide much on its own. But it's comfortable and doesn't bounce at all, huge plus for me. And it fits even inside my TPU case, and would probably work even with a bigger case because it has some stretch to it.
I can't stand arm bands personally, so this is the only way to go for me.
I almost got a Tune Belt, they make one waist belt that fits I hear, the iP4 I think. But I found this at a store where I had a gift card, so I went with it. It was $20, not cheap, but cheap compared to most anything else out there. If I do upgrade it will be to the Tune Belt just so I have access to the screen without opening the case.
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Anyone thinking about putting this case on? I had on my NOTE II and it was not bad at all.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Ultr...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3cd755e58a
As a matter of fact I was looking at this case this morning. I think it will make a good Christmas present to myself. Lol
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They make your gorgeous phone look like an iphone and I am done with iphones.
Wow billet cnc that is pretty cool. At first I though it had a solid screen cover that was removable in a safety deposit box kind of way, at that point I would have bought one. but that was showing how to put the back on, not the usage.
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Anyone thinking about putting this case on? I had on my NOTE II and it was not bad at all.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Ultr...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3cd755e58a
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I would consider it, but I'm worried about signal loss.
It's seems in the photo that the spen would be hard to get out.
Looks great but that silk screening on the back is horrendous and I'm not convinced it won't screw with the signals.
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Looks great but that silk screening on the back is horrendous and I'm not convinced it won't screw with the signals.
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exactly,,after I looked again that silk screen it would have blow the deal. But the concept is good. The N3, really think missed the mark on the chrome surround rim it should be much gippier/sharp edged. after a couple weeks use still not used to it. It looks great and speaks to the history of phones that had a solid horizontal sheet of steel in them, is retro Bond like, but it is just too slippery I just ordered a bounce case to see if I'm more comfortable handling it. I haven't been able to relax with it yet moving from desk to car to home to it's most common spot Oxford shirt pocket.(a la pen protector IT nerd.). Ultimately I want a soft zipper less bag on belt loops that has room for 7 cards and USB key but the phone should still be grippier in hand.
Here's one without the silk screening on the back.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/161130987126?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'm thinking of ordering one also but now it's a matter of reception.
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exactly,,after I looked again that silk screen it would have blow the deal. But the concept is good. The N3, really think missed the mark on the chrome surround rim it should be much gippier/sharp edged. after a couple weeks use still not used to it. It looks great and speaks to the history of phones that had a solid horizontal sheet of steel in them, is retro Bond like, but it is just too slippery I just ordered a bounce case to see if I'm more comfortable handling it. I haven't been able to relax with it yet moving from desk to car to home to it's most common spot Oxford shirt pocket.(a la pen protector IT nerd.). Ultimately I want a soft zipper less bag on belt loops that has room for 7 cards and USB key but the phone should still be grippier in hand.
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Looks great but that silk screening on the back is horrendous and I'm not convinced it won't screw with the signals.
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Hound88 said:
Here's one without the silk screening on the back.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/161130987126?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'm thinking of ordering one also but now it's a matter of reception.
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Not much money for cnc billet, if it meets your requirements GET IT. if you zoom browser on the bronze assembly it looks like there is some foam tape along the edge where the phone makes contact. Seems like a real engineer has been influencing this build at some level. I'm in the auto industry and foam and glue are the bread and butter of building.
If it had micro cut machining along the edge I would have already bought it.
They really do make your phone look like a giant iPhone lol its looks good tho. But not a apple fan
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Hound88 said:
Here's one without the silk screening on the back.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/161130987126?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'm thinking of ordering one also but now it's a matter of reception.
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I bought one, If I build my ideal belt pouch I think this will be much nicer than the Bounce for phone alone, 20$ for billet machined is too good to pass up regardless of what from it will eventually take. I'm anticipating the anodizing to be rather thin but that may be good or bad. torched or steampunk look is possible.
also men of the world keep your finger nails short, even if you don't work, at least pretend.
I just purchased one also, just too s*xy looking to pass up
Im planning to use with a Qi charger and reciever I bought two weeks ago. I'll not be using the stock battery cover so hopefully it will work fine.
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I bought one, If I build my ideal belt pouch I think this will be much nicer than the Bounce for phone alone, 20$ for billet is too good to pass up regardless of what from it will eventually take. I'm anticipating the anodizing to be rather thin but that may be good or bad.
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I just purchased one also, just too s*xy looking to pass up
Im planning to use with a Qi charger and reciever I bought two weeks ago. I'll not be using the stock battery cover so hopefully it will work fine.
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Me too, I set out thinking the stock S View wireless would be perfect but this weekend I've change my mind. Have an off market sensor and charge pad rdered and just gonna roll with it. If it doesn't work well by that time the stock kit will be available and we can start over.
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I was so about to get one of these for my note II, but it was $70 back then, plus it came out around 6 months after I got my phone, wasn't going to buy an expensive case when the new phone was around the corner...
Now I ponder to get this or stick with my flip cover, I love the S-view case and the flip cover on my note II was nice too, but this looks oh-so-nice
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ooh just realized this case has screws, no go for me, I swap batteries all the time... That's too bad :crying:
[/COLOR]That's not an issue for me thankfully. My battery lasts pretty much all day starting around 6am so I'm happy. I've also ordered the Anker 3200mah battery which prople are saying lasts longer then the stock Samsung so keeping my fingers crossed.
You could always use an external battery pack also for emergencies.
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[/COLOR]That's not an issue for me thankfully. My battery lasts pretty much all day starting around 6am so I'm happy. I've also ordered the Anker 3200mah battery which prople are saying lasts longer then the stock Samsung so keeping my fingers crossed.
You could always use an external battery pack also for emergencies.
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[/COLOR]ooh just realized this case has screws, no go for me, I swap batteries all the time... That's too bad :crying:
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I have an Anker 10,000 Mah for my Nexus 10, but even then I hate to leave my phone plugged in all the time, and I use hotspot all the time, which eats battery for breakfast.
will an extended battery fit under the stock case? and isn't the stock battery 3300 MaH?
I haven't seen any extended batteries that fit under the stock case and I doubt they exist. There are some on eBay rated higher MaH but those are definitely bs.
Stock Samsung battery on the Note 3 is 3200mah
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I have an Anker 10,000 Mah for my Nexus 10, but even then I hate to leave my phone plugged in all the time, and I use hotspot all the time, which eats battery for breakfast.
will an extended battery fit under the stock case? and isn't the stock battery 3300 MaH?
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Hound88 said:
I haven't seen any extended batteries that fit under the stock case and I doubt they exist. There are some on eBay rated higher MaH but those are definitely bs.
Stock Samsung battery on the Note 3 is 3200mah
Yea ur right its 3200. 3300 just has a better ring to it.
And ebay batteries I wouldnt trust, I used to buy the cheap ones back when I had the evo line, but ever since I went samsung I always buy oem through the carrier, better warranty support that way too
I have an Anker 10,000 Mah for my Nexus 10, but even then I hate to leave my phone plugged in all the time, and I use hotspot all the time, which eats battery for breakfast.
will an extended battery fit under the stock case? and isn't the stock battery 3300 MaH?
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That is really sweet looking, I'll wait for a review from one of you guys and if its positive then Ima getting one too lol
I think it looks nice, and made this phone a lot easier to handle. Figured I'd share:
http://imgur.com/a/nntYR
It will obviously interfere with wireless charging, but NFC still works in my testing; you just need to close the grip first. Overall, it's well-made, a big improvement over the old design. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes using a phone this size but has trouble using it one-handed.
Bought it from here if anyone is interested:
http://shop.flygrip.com/
That's awesome. My first thought when I got the 6 was something like this but I never knew anyone actually made it.
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Is it possible to reapply to different surfaces if it's already been applied once?
For example, using it with one case then using it on a different case
cheezbergher said:
I think it looks nice, and made this phone a lot easier to handle. Figured I'd share:
http://imgur.com/a/nntYR
It will obviously interfere with wireless charging, but NFC still works in my testing; you just need to close the grip first. Overall, it's well-made, a big improvement over the old design. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes using a phone this size but has trouble using it one-handed.
Bought it from here if anyone is interested:
http://shop.flygrip.com/
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I've used the FlyGrip since I had the Note2. It is a MUST for this phone since it's so big. Don't forget to use the code QBKING77 for free shipping. You can view his review here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eP3aIcsDB0
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msal said:
Is it possible to reapply to different surfaces if it's already been applied once?
For example, using it with one case then using it on a different case
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You can purchase extra adhesive pads for just this purpose. I've used the same FlyGrip with 3 different phones. The website even has a video on how to remove the FlyGrip safely.
This thread is not meant for personal opinions or telling anyone to get a smaller phone,
so please stay on-topic.
So there is no curved version of the grip that will work with the n6 without a case?
QBKING77 has his on the phone itself in his motox vs nexus 6 comparison video
If the adhesive is strong enough I'm sure it could stick to anything.
Looks pretty interesting, not sure about $30 worth of interesting though. Once I find the right case, this may be the move to make. Kickstand + Comfort Grip is a nice combination.
iomthd said:
Looks pretty interesting, not sure about $30 worth of interesting though. Once I find the right case, this may be the move to make. Kickstand + Comfort Grip is a nice combination.
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If it were on Amazon I would consider it for $30 but if I buy it and it sucks then I'm out $30. I think its a little over priced for what you are getting.
Pilz said:
If it were on Amazon I would consider it for $30 but if I buy it and it sucks then I'm out $30. I think its a little over priced for what you are getting.
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Flygrip offers a 60 day money back guarantee.
$30 may seem a bit excessive, but you're paying for a sturdy, albeit plastic, component that frees your other hand while holding a large phone. I've had flygrips on my Notes 2 and 3, and they're worth it. I can hold the phone with confidence that i won't drop it. And they last. I used my same flygrip from the note 2 to the 3, using the extra supplied adhesive (comes with 2 adhesive stickers, and 2 pads to buffer fingers in the clip, and all with a free tpu case). I just ordered a new one yesterday afternoon, and just shipped out this morning. It seems like a gimmicky product, but once you use one, you'll never want to be without.
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$30 may seem a bit excessive, but you're paying for a sturdy, albeit plastic, component that frees your other hand while holding a large phone. I've had flygrips on my Notes 2 and 3, and they're worth it. I can hold the phone with confidence that i won't drop it. And they last. I used my same flygrip from the note 2 to the 3, using the extra supplied adhesive (comes with 2 adhesive stickers, and 2 pads to buffer fingers in the clip, and all with a free tpu case). I just ordered a new one yesterday afternoon, and just shipped out this morning. It seems like a gimmicky product, but once you use one, you'll never want to be without.
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I understand where you are coming from but there are too many drawbacks right now:
-cost (high but justified if you ignore the other issues)
-Has to be fixed to a case so if you change cases a lot like me it's not practical
-qi charging won't work with it
Other than that its a great concept I would really like one that somehow can be removed and isn't as bulky. I still may buy one and just use it with one case for when I want a stand. I'm still not sure if it's right for me.
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I understand where you are coming from but there are too many drawbacks right now:
-cost (high but justified if you ignore the other issues)
-Has to be fixed to a case so if you change cases a lot like me it's not practical
-qi charging won't work with it
Other than that its a great concept I would really like one that somehow can be removed and isn't as bulky. I still may buy one and just use it with one case for when I want a stand. I'm still not sure if it's right for me.
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You do have some valid points. I tend to stick to one good case until i get my next phone. Cost isn't necessarily bad considering i don't go through multiple cases. I dont know much about QI charging. I was curious about that. Is there a range for wireless charging, or does it have to touch the charging pad directly to get any sort of charge?
What good is a wireless charger if it still has to be plugged into the wall???
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What good is a wireless charger if it still has to be plugged into the wall???
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I would give this a long in depth response but I'll keep it short. People like Qi charging because you don't plug your phone into a wall. I can literally drop my phone onto my charger and it chargers without being picky. I don't have to fumble with a cable when I'm tired or worry about my USB port wearing put. Yes it plugs into the wall because it needs power obviously but you don't actually plug your phone in just the charger. If you want true wireless charging they sell external batteries that can wireless charge your phone. I have one and use it frequently, in fact I made a OP reviewing it if you care to read it. If you haven't use wireless charging then I recommend that you try it. Its easy and more importantly convenient.
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You do have some valid points. I tend to stick to one good case until i get my next phone. Cost isn't necessarily bad considering i don't go through multiple cases. I dont know much about QI charging. I was curious about that. Is there a range for wireless charging, or does it have to touch the charging pad directly to get any sort of charge?
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I have too many cases but I always do for every phone I buy. I have 12+ cases currently and I switch between them every day or week depending on how I feel.
The current qi standard can charge your phone withing 6-7mm from coil to coil. Meaning that there has to be <6-7mm between the plastic on your phone, case and charger for it to charge. I have 2 qi chargers and its much easier than plugging my phone in.
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$30 may seem a bit excessive, but you're paying for a sturdy, albeit plastic, component that frees your other hand while holding a large phone. I've had flygrips on my Notes 2 and 3, and they're worth it. I can hold the phone with confidence that i won't drop it. And they last. I used my same flygrip from the note 2 to the 3, using the extra supplied adhesive (comes with 2 adhesive stickers, and 2 pads to buffer fingers in the clip, and all with a free tpu case). I just ordered a new one yesterday afternoon, and just shipped out this morning. It seems like a gimmicky product, but once you use one, you'll never want to be without.
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We always check the XDA forums. We like to chime in and discuss anyone's questions. We also invite you to contact us directly at [email protected].
We offer a 60 Day money back guarantee. There is NO RISK TO ANYONE to try Flygrip. Order it with the code "XDA" and receive free shipping. If for some reason, you do not feel Flygrip benefits you to warrant the price, then we are happy to send you a prepaid label to ship it back and get your full purchase price back. Honestly, if you don't like it, we don't want you to have to be stuck with it. We definitely feel if you use it properly, you will enjoy more benefits that you can just "imagine". We have had so few returns, that we are completely comfortable offering this. Amazon only offers 30 days for their returns. We offer a full 60 days.
We manufacture Flygrip in the USA, and have employed 18 people over the course of 2.5 years. We are proud to produce it here in NY, and be able to service our customers.
Please remember, Flygrip is a ONE TIME purchase. You can use it on your next device, and the device after that. Unlike buying a case for $30-60, you do not need to get a new one each time. BTW, we provide a free slim case with each Flygrip purchase. You DO NOT Need a big bulky case, you will not drop your phone and you can enjoy the thin profile that all these manufacturers are working hard to achieve. I use my Note 4 without a case, and if just feels great in the hand.
Regarding Qi wireless charging: Flygrip had a booth at GetgeekedNY last year, and Qi was there, and we tested the Flygrip out on their new version 1.2 version, which charges over an inch thick. So it will not be a problem. The current Qi is about 5-7mm distance which can be spotty, but depends on the phone and placement of the Flygrip (some of the Qi receivers in the phone are above where the Flygrip is typically installed, so you should be able to place it correctly). We will be doing a video soon on that and showing that wireless charging will work if you situate the charging station a certain way.
For those who switch cases a lot, here is a neat trick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXluD3tlWLo
Please read the follow page and the video links to get an idea of the benefits, because really, you can not appreciate the Flygrip until you use it for yourself.
http://shop.flygrip.com/pages/flygrip-benefits
Feel free to ask any question at [email protected], we try to respond to the forum posts, but not as fast as direct to us.
I think I could live without the QI (Turbo charger is boss) but what about NFC? Can anyone confirm it still reads with the FlyGrip attached? Thanks.
pvine said:
I think I could live without the QI (Turbo charger is boss) but what about NFC? Can anyone confirm it still reads with the FlyGrip attached? Thanks.
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Almost any question you can think of has been documented either on the flygrip site or on youtube.
Here is your answer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxD66D_Bhhk
Yes, Flygrip works with NFC
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FlygripSupport said:
Almost any question you can think of has been documented either on the flygrip site or on youtube.
Here is your answer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxD66D_Bhhk
Yes, Flygrip works with NFC
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Remember, if anyone has a question about Flygrip, you can contact us direct either by email or call us 1-888-77-FLYGR (1-888-773-5947), and we will answer you. Usually within an hour.
FlygripSupport said:
Almost any question you can think of has been documented either on the flygrip site or on youtube.
Here is your answer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxD66D_Bhhk
Yes, Flygrip works with NFC
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Remember, if anyone has a question about Flygrip, you can contact us direct either by email or call us 1-888-77-FLYGR (1-888-773-5947), and we will answer you. Usually within an hour.
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With all due respect your product and concept is solid, but the price of your unit is excessive. I use to work for a plastic injection factory as an engineer, and the cost of your materials are extremely low. Your profit margins must be through the roof. Once of the products we made were Toyota car vents, which used more materials than the Flygrip, and cost 17 cents per unit. I understand you have R & D, Marketing cost, and you're probably a small company so you can't order as many products as you like to reduce your manufacturing cost, but your product should not cost more than a Supcase that offers a hybrid case and holster. I think your company would sell a lot more if you cost was reasonable. I would be happy to pay $15 per unit, and would order multiple units, but due to your cost being $30 I would never order one. Something to think about, and it's really cool you join XDA.
For those who like the idea but want something cheaper you have a couple alternatives to the flygrip. My personal favorite is the bunker ring, but check it out.
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Sil...TF8&qid=1423105680&sr=8-3&keywords=wisefinger ($4.00 with free shipping best deal ever)
http://www.amazon.com/Kickstand-Aut...F8&qid=1423105863&sr=8-1&keywords=bunker+ring
http://www.amazon.com/LAZY-HANDS®-P...TF8&qid=1423105680&sr=8-4&keywords=wisefinger
http://www.amazon.com/WiseFinger-Bl...TF8&qid=1423105680&sr=8-1&keywords=wisefinger
http://www.amazon.com/Scott-Paul-Te...TF8&qid=1423105680&sr=8-5&keywords=wisefinger
I've been looking for a Qi charger that I could use in an alarm clock configuration with my N6. The Gripzila, the Choe Charger, and a non-slip mat like this one do the trick.
Here's how it works:
1. Put the mat on your nightstand.
2. Clip the Gripzila to the Choe charger so that the Choe is held almost but not quite in a vertical landscape configuration.
3. Put the Choe/Gripzila on the mat.
4. Lean the N6 against the Choe.
Works very well.
I've also ordered a sheet of suction cup tape that I intend to put on the Choe to see if I can eliminate the non-slip mat and maybe even the Gripzila. I'll report back.
For a lot less trouble I just use a tilted Qi charger like the itian, nillkin, Google N4 charger, or the Tylt. Why go thru all that?
Or you could just use this. Dropped from $100 down to $25.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LJ...colid=EX940BA1Y6TJ&coliid=I1BNN8KXRGA319&vs=1
sully112277 said:
Or you could just use this. Dropped from $100 down to $25.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LJ...colid=EX940BA1Y6TJ&coliid=I1BNN8KXRGA319&vs=1
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That doesn't look like it would work with the N6 curved back.
baudi11 said:
That doesn't look like it would work with the N6 curved back.
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It probably wouldn't. The nexus 6 doesn't stick to the magnets in qi chargers well at all.
Sent from my Nexus 6
sully112277 said:
Or you could just use this. Dropped from $100 down to $25.
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I think that I would take that US$100 price tag with a very large grain of salt. Even at US$25 it looks overpriced compared with similar items on eBay.
Or you could use a free app like DockClock... And if you are too lazy to turn it on, like me, use an NFC tag in or nearby your charger.
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Philip said:
I think that I would take that US$100 price tag with a very large grain of salt. Even at US$25 it looks overpriced compared with similar items on eBay.
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Cheapness is a terrible barometer for function. Unless you like generating unnecessary waste by buying the same thing over and over and .....