Just thought I'd share my setup... Not the most sophisticated, but works super well.
Those are three small magnets glued under the plastic at the top & a piece of steel plate in the case.
The charger bought here: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Each...d=1431530158&sr=1-9&keywords=wireless+charger
I made the bottom lip out of this: http://www.amazon.com/Clipper-Car-M...842&sr=8-11&keywords=universal+grip+car+mount
dawmuz said:
Just thought I'd share my setup... Not the most sophisticated, but works super well.
Those are three small magnets glued under the plastic at the top & a piece of steel plate in the case.
The charger bought here: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Each...d=1431530158&sr=1-9&keywords=wireless+charger
I made the bottom lip out of this: http://www.amazon.com/Clipper-Car-M...842&sr=8-11&keywords=universal+grip+car+mount
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Wow that's a really tight setup. Nice. Have the magnets affected the screen on/off magnetic detection that the phone has for folio cases? How have they held up while driving?
I ask because people in the airdock thread are saying the N6 falls off a lot and messes with the magnet sensor. Seems like you've got a strong enough setup though.
No, the magnets do not affect that function at all as they are far away enough from the middle.
Yes, there's a lot of pull from the magnets and not even a shake during driving. The phone holds very firmly in place. It even seems like overkill to have used 3 of them.
This is my video about the Qifull wireless car charger dock. ...
https://youtu.be/vtbsZGjSrko
anyone see a qi enabled mount that plugs straight into the 5v socket?
i have scoured the web and didnt find any.. not even 1.
thanks
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I'm trying to work out why my Hero's g-sensor doesn't work when it's in its case
(This case www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/B002Q0ZDRC/ref=dp_otherviews_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&img=5)
I don't know if it's the specific case or the style of case.
Any ideas?
magnetic clip maybe? its known to affect sensors on mobile phones.
It appears to just grab the phone top and sides to hold it in a shallow tray, but I'll check for magnets.
Darth Andy said:
It appears to just grab the phone top and sides to hold it in a shallow tray, but I'll check for magnets.
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It looks like it is magnetically closed, as opposed to velcro or a snap. That would throw off the g-sensor I think.
That appears to be it - as well as a magnet in the thingy on the flap, there's one in the case too. Maybe the second magnet was cheaper to use than some basic serious metal, but it makes the case fail.
Again, this might be the reason why the case wad so cheap.
Many thanks
It seems so simple.
A simple plastic clip with an adhesive back so I could clip my pen top edge of the screen (where the HTC logo is) when I'm not using it.
Would be SO helpful yet no one makes one. HTC are you listening? How hard would it be to include this with the tablet? Or how about with the pen you charge a fortune for?
I am going to look around. I bet something like this exists for holding a pen to a dry erase board or something and I can adapt it to the EVO.
Have an idea.
Think I'll just get a simple piece of black leather, cut a small strip, wrap it around my pen for fit and stick the ends to a small piece of double-sided foam tape. then just stick it to the top front of my View (where the HTC is) and presto, pen holder.
Or even easier, get a long thin strip of velcro and stick it along the top front of the tablet, then take a long strip of the soft fuzzy side and stick it to my pen. That should hold it pretty well while I'm typing on the tablet.
Another solution I have found is to add a cap with a clip to the back of the pen (a sharpie cap fits perfectly). Then attach this to a tether that fits into the headphone jack (many capacitive styli come with this tether). The pen dangles a bit, but what the heck, it is safely attached.
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Another solution I have found is to add a cap with a clip to the back of the pen (a sharpie cap fits perfectly). Then attach this to a tether that fits into the headphone jack (many capacitive styli come with this tether). The pen dangles a bit, but what the heck, it is safely attached.
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Thanks. Yes, I thought of this as well but i hate the dangling pen part. Will post photos of whatever I come up with.
Not sure if this helps you in your search. I use a clip from a 2 dollar in line air blower or a pencil tire pressure gauge … fits the pen perfect.
Here’s a pic http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5220128/clip1.jpg
I have my flyer in a Blurex case and the pen snaps onto the closing latch.
I could have gotten a case with a pen holder. The problem is that I use the note app to do some.pretty hardcore thumb typing as I'm on the phone. In order to fly the tablet has to be comfortable in my hands. This means no bulky case so I just have a simple protective case on the back and no pen holder.
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google pen pal -- Slim rubbery pen clip holder with adhesive
I think they have them on amazon
cheap too -- 5 in a pack for like $4
Magickly said:
google pen pal -- Slim rubbery pen clip holder with adhesive
I think they have them on amazon
cheap too -- 5 in a pack for like $4
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Thanks for the lead on that. I want a black one and it seems they are selling every possible color except black. Oh well.
In the meantime I've come up with a simple solution that has the benefit of not adding thickness to my tablet when I put it in it's sleave or in my pocket.
It is just simply some velcro tape applied as show in the photos. Works a charm.
Thanks Kudzus for your idea of the tire gauge pen clip. It works perfect for me. Thanks!
It didn't scratch the finish off your pen like one of the other members stated?
Seems like there's finally an option for those of us that want to use the cradle without having to fiddle with removing the case. Check out the Sony carrying case SGPCV1, it's a thin padfolio type case that can double as a fold back stand. I'm not sure how it works so that it fits into the cradle, so hopefully somebody on here that desperately wants to use their Tablet S in a case with their cradle will buy one and show/tell us all. It does require you to basically glue the case to the tablet's back using weak adhesive pads.
I checked it out in Sony website, it's kind of thick and wonder how it can fit into the cradle
It doesn't. I've bought Sony Tablet last week along with a cradle and the mentioned case. The case is excellent, btw: thick, but fits tablet perfectly, can serve as a cradle itself and is nice to hold. But it doesn't go into a cradle. The only option (besides removing it every time, which is not recommended) is to semi-open it (see the third photo on sony-asia.com/product/sgpcv1) and insert a cradle inside. It's too much hassle, so I just shelved the cradle and use the case at all times.
It does kind of fit if you fold the case back on itself, but it's more convenient to remove the case when docking and reattach at a later time with the velcro fasteners that come with it.
Yes, but a tablet also sticks to gel pads, which become dirty when you remove the case often, and need replacing -- and there's only 4 or 6 spare ones!
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Yes, but a tablet also sticks to gel pads, which become dirty when you remove the case often, and need replacing -- and there's only 4 or 6 spare ones!
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Would the tablet be held onto the case properly with just the velcro attachments, minus the gel pads? I was thinking that was one way of how this case worked with the cradle...you removed the tablet from the velcro and put the tablet into the cradle without the case at all. Which really isn't using the tablet within the case and the cradle like I had hoped.
I could also see that what makes this padfolio case unique compared to other Tablet S compatible ones is that it leaves the thinner lip edge wide open and attaches to the thick end. The thin lip end I figured was the part that really needed to make contact with the cradle, so wouldn't folding the cover backwards so that the bottom edge is exposed let it fit? That is to say, the cover would actually fold behind the cradle and cover the back of the cradle once the tablet is docked.
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Would the tablet be held onto the case properly with just the velcro attachments, minus the gel pads?
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I guess, yes, although it would be not as firm, and may be uncomfortable to hold.
The thin lip end I figured was the part that really needed to make contact with the cradle, so wouldn't folding the cover backwards so that the bottom edge is exposed let it fit? That is to say, the cover would actually fold behind the cradle and cover the back of the cradle once the tablet is docked.
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Yes, that works. But the folding part of the cover does not stick to the back of the case, so it would lie on a table, looking very strange. As I've mentioned, the cradle can fit inside the half-open case (see attached image).
Recently I've been on the search for the perfect car mount. I came across this.. Does anyone have any experience with it? The thin magnet should slip into our back covers and not hinder NFC if placed in the right position. This is great for me because I'd like to go into car mode and open the music app when I mount my phone.
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Magne...e=UTF8&qid=1351802153&sr=8-1&keywords=Imagnet
This looks great.
I own 3 love them I change my phone at least once a year I like big phones wife likes smaller phones. I do like to set them so the phone can touch dashboard but more for my own OCD than a need and the magnet is in the base just metal plate you put in the case. I use the bigger one they send with the 3m tape cleaned off.
I'm planning on buying one of these this weekend. I don't like the suction cup, or CD tray mount options, so I'm probably going to take it apart and use just the base magnet part with some 3M double sided tape.
If it works like I'm hoping, It will prob be the last mount I buy. It's been a pain to find aesthetically pleasing car mounts for phones with cases.
Only thing I have a little worry about, is some people in the reviews say their note 2 would start to slide off some times. Hoping it's not really an issue, and more to do with how they places the metal plates in their phones.
Warning do not use with wireless charging back it will overheat
Does it charge?
sent from my sm-9005.
Does not charge but holds my note 3 great.
I have one of these and I love it. My N2 did tend to slide off a lot though, but usually only when I had a thicker case on it. Nothing a second backplate wouldn't fix, I'm sure. I modded mine to fit on one of these and it sits quite nicely on my dash. I haven't tried it with my N3 yet because I lost all the little backplates it came with. Time to hit the hardware store, I guess.
I have this for my Note 3. It really depends on your car's suspension + case.
My car has very stiff suspension and is low so any type of road bump can shift my phone on the magnet. If I don't adjust the phone after a bit, the phone will fall off.
Now the cases:
Caselogy leather case = N3 will shift around but not fall unless I adjust
SupCase Unicorn Beetle = N3 will shift quite a bit and fall.
Spigen Slim Armor = N3 will fall. The case is too heavy for the iMagnet
Again, it really depends on the case you use + your suspension. The N3 w/o a case on the iMagnet is perfectly fine... but I personally wouldn't risk it in my car haha.
I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Magnet-Mount-Phone-Detector/dp/B001D2E88Y
It works great. I used it with my Note1 with an extended battery, and it held it fine, even with the extra weight. Yes, if I hit a bad bump in the road it would come off. But it had to be pretty bad bump.
I have not put the metal plate on my Note3 yet though. I am waiting to make sure which case I am going to stick with first.
Plus....It is cheaper. I actually got mine for $2 each from Harbor Freight Tools a few years ago. Bought a couple of them. They are out of them now though, but I have seen them at car washes for about $5.
Just another option in case you were looking for something a little simpler.
Also, just so everyone is aware: If you live in a hot climate, a magnet in your car will get weaker over time. Magnets lose their power from heat. It isn't a lot, but it does happen, and the longer the magnet stays in your hot car, the more power it will lose over time, especially with cheap magnets. I am able to tell the difference between my old dash mount magnet, and the new one out of the box that has been stored in the house. Magnets do come in different temp grades. I'm sure that these phone mounts aren't using a high quality/temp magnet...would become cost prohibitive to their bottom line.
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=temperature-and-neodymium-magnets
Hope that helps someone.
I use an iOauto mount along with a vehicle specific proclip mount. Very satisfied with it.
http://iomounts.proclipusa.com/index.php/ioauto-pro.html
Do you guys know if the magnets will still work If you place an NFC tag on the mount?
I do hope the disc shape that's put in the phone case is actually a piece of magnetic material (steel, for example) and the magnet is on the base. This will expose the phone to far less magnetic flux than the other way!
I use the iMagnet with my N3 and it works great! The large metal plate fits underneath the battery cover and stays in place with a little adhesive.
The N3 holds much better than the N2 since it's lighter and the back cover is textured.
Highly recommended!
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I do hope the disc shape that's put in the phone case is actually a piece of magnetic material (steel, for example) and the magnet is on the base. This will expose the phone to far less magnetic flux than the other way!
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That is correct. There is no risk to the phone. Works like a champ.
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Do you guys know if the magnets will still work If you place an NFC tag on the mount?
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I have 2 rectangular plates underneath my Diztronic TPU case. Hold great to the mount. NFC transfer between phones worked without any issues. Spen works perfectly as well. Love this mount. So easy to use.
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I have 2 rectangular plates underneath my Diztronic TPU case. Hold great to the mount. NFC transfer between phones worked without any issues. Spen works perfectly as well. Love this mount. So easy to use.
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Same, just got it and placed both of the rectangular ones underneath my Spigen Bounce and Caseology Matte Tpu. Both work great! I put the stand right on top of my moveable steering panel behind the steering wheel because every other part of my Infiniti FX35 is like a leather finish and won't hold.
Here's a picture of the plastic mount area behind the steering wheel. Actually really convenient now so I can touch the screen easier and navigate without it blocking my view.
My only issue with this is with a case on, spigen neo hybrid, it didn't hold well.
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Yea, I'm worried about it with my spigen slim armor as well. Wondering if I may be able to alter it somehow to make it work better.
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Sek0n said:
Yea, I'm worried about it with my spigen slim armor as well. Wondering if I may be able to alter it somehow to make it work better.
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Slim armor may be better cause it has that plastic back and u can just put the plate under that.
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Just got my cover in the mail today. Unfortunately it leaves a bit gap at the bottom where the USB port is. Anyone else got this cover and have the same issue? Also the buttons are a bit stiff.
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Just got my cover in the mail today. Unfortunately it leaves a bit gap at the bottom where the USB port is. Anyone else got this cover and have the same issue? Also the buttons are a bit stiff.
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Yes, mine is pretty similar.
I can live with it, it is quite a decent case for the cash and I like the stiffer buttons as they help to prevent 'pocket presses'
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Yes, mine is pretty similar.
I can live with it, it is quite a decent case for the cash and I like the stiffer buttons as they help to prevent 'pocket presses'
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Ah! OK that's interesting to know. My main concern was it being a weak point during a drop (like if something hitting it square on the front edge). It's a shame it's not just a little more snug fitting as it would be perfect otherwise. The main reason I got this case instead of a standard TPU is so I can put the metal plate for my magnetic car phone holder behind the plastic back which works really well. I do notice when putting the USB cable in the phone can shift slightly up and down in the rubber housing. It's just a fraction longer than it should be. I have also ordered the Brotect screen protector after trying some other brand that is absolute carp! I am waiting on a refund for those (ordered 3 of them in case I messed up the first). I also have an issue with garbled voice on calls but not sure if that is down to my network or not yet.
Also the lack of accessories is rather depressing.
But that's what happens when you don't follow the iPhone/Samsung crowd.
Fun and games eh?
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Ah! OK that's interesting to know. My main concern was it being a weak point during a drop (like if something hitting it square on the front edge). It's a shame it's not just a little more snug fitting as it would be perfect otherwise. The main reason I got this case instead of a standard TPU is so I can put the metal plate for my magnetic car phone holder behind the plastic back which works really well. I do notice when putting the USB cable in the phone can shift slightly up and down in the rubber housing. It's just a fraction longer than it should be. I have also ordered the Brotect screen protector after trying some other brand that is absolute carp! I am waiting on a refund for those (ordered 3 of them in case I messed up the first). I also have an issue with garbled voice on calls but not sure if that is down to my network or not yet.
Also the lack of accessories is rather depressing.
But that's what happens when you don't follow the iPhone/Samsung crowd.
Fun and games eh?
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Good idea for the use of the removeable plate.
Yes, bit disappointing about accessories - but the phone is great.
I have a Nillkin hardcase and a Nillkin flip case too - both really good and much slimmer fit than the J&D, but they offer less protection, so I will stick with J&D for now
I have the Incipio version of that case style, it fits great.
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...cases/dualpro-case-motorola-droid-turbo2.html
How thick does this make the phone