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Does anyone know of any for the Eris? Been looking with no luck.
I have not found any at local VZ stores or even fry's that would meet my needs, however I have been looking at this site
search android central on google...this has some nice docks you can use
I might end up buying from here.
I made mine. just bought a garmin one that was about the right size, and a clip on case for the eris, a little dremeling and a little epoxy and it stays up nicely.
What you can do is purchase another backplate for the phone and buy velcro and mount like that, but if changing plates all the time is too much of a pain here is a amazon search
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...ris+car&ih=6_0_0_0_0_0_1_0_1_1.120_301&fsc=-1
dragon1018 said:
What you can do is purchase another backplate for the phone and buy velcro and mount like that, but if changing plates all the time is too much of a pain here is a amazon search
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...ris+car&ih=6_0_0_0_0_0_1_0_1_1.120_301&fsc=-1
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Nice to know I'm not the only Velcro-Jockey out there! I got a closeout "case-thing" from the Verizon store that only wraps around the sides, so it pops off quickly, and that's what my velcro is on.
I've been using the Scosche Universal Windshield and Vent Mount:
Can't post links , I bought it from Amazon though.
It's pretty adjustable, 90° rotation, flexible arm, fits a lot of different devices as well. I've had it for almost half a year now with no problems.
I use my innocase belt clip that came with my innocase II, and just built/bent a place to clip it to out of clothes hanger. Took a little work with the dremel to expose the charging jack and the headphone jack while it is mounted facing me, but works great!
I bought mine from walmart for $6. It's a vent mount I picked up in the automotive section.
ProClip(proclipusa dot com) has both powered and unpowered versions. Never tried one, but I've read good reviews on other boards. A little pricey as it's a two part system - a vehicle mount and a device adaptor. I'm thinking of trying the standard non-powered version for the Eris. Only concern is that it doesn't look like it will accomodate a protective case on the phone.
Another option is the "Universal" smart phone mount from Semsons(semsons dot com). I have dealt with them before for GPS and PDA stuff - no problems. I've got a universal PDA vent mount that I think was a freebie from them with a BT GPS purchase. I've used it for years - works OK with the Eris.
I got a universal vent dock that works for my Eris. U have a pretty nice setup as I also have a connection for hooking up cd players to a car's tapedeck. I no longer listen to the radio, and I gave up on CD's a long time ago.
custom dock
Im personally not a fan of vent docks or universals. I found a how to on lifehacker as to make a custom car dock. Granite its not like the moto droid with the magnet, but hell its much better than a universal windshield or vent mount.
Fact is you get any gps mount off ebay. I had an old magellan gps mount laying around. Average price for one off ebay is anywhere from $3-10
Grab a hard case off ebay. I picked one that had a belt clip on it for $2. Shipped.
I had to break the clip off and file it flush.
You can use Rearview mirror windshield mount sticker ,but I didnt have any so I just used standard epoxy. Im sure superglue will work.
Glue the hard plastic case onto the gps mount and your result will end like this.
Sorry for the crappy pics. Taken with my phone on KAOSFROYO 36 and camera works when it wants. Quailitys not that great but you get the picture.
Enjoy.
Has anyone seen a car dock available yet? I'm coming in from a long line of WinMo phones from the Tilt2 all the way back and even on Ebay I've been able to find SOMETHING. So far either for the DesireHD or the Inspire it's a little barren. Anyone seen anything useful? I don't need speakerphone or anything like that, just charging.
I installed this under the driver's seat for my tilt2 and now use it with the inspire.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-IPM525-S-Flexible-Gooseneck-Slim-Grip/dp/B0042FZ9KK/ref=pd_cp_cps_3_img
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I just bought a universal pda holder and suctioncup mount from ram-mount.com. Gonna use the stock usb cable and a universal usb cig plug.
Monoprice
This is what I'm using:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10840&cs_id=1084001&p_id=5272&seq=1&format=2
Currently less than $4.00
its not cheap but its official htc car dock for the desire hd so it will work with our phones. im going to order one soon.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/htc-desire-hd-car-upgrade-kit-cu-s440-205737/
From Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150547608146&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:1123
I bought it, didn't look like a generic PDA car holder like you usually find, it was made specifically to fit the Desire HD. And for 5 bucks with free shipping...
boostedneonsrt4 said:
its not cheap but its official htc car dock for the desire hd so it will work with our phones. im going to order one soon.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/htc-desire-hd-car-upgrade-kit-cu-s440-205737/
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Let us know how his works when you get it. I don't think it is an official HTC doc as I cannot find it on their website. I am interested in the "special cord" that enables the car doc...is this the same thing as the N1? Maybe this does not work on the I4G
It's not on the HTC America site. I found it here http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/sk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=205737
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I bought this one. Haven't had a chance to really use it but the suction cup seems really strong and it holds the phone great.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ELOOZO
So today I got the mount I posted in a previous post as well as a silicone skin that ordered from the same guy on eBay. Generally when you buy something so cheap from China you expect it's crap and it'll go in the trash the moment you get them, but believe it or not both are pretty good, especially the skin. I got them together for $8.50, arived only a week after shipping, and he even through in a free screen protector.
Graded
Skin - A.
Pros
Great quality, really helps with the slick feeling of the phone. Fits like a glove.
Cons
It makes the unlock and volume buttons even harder to press but not too hard.
Mount - B.
Pros
Fits the phone exactly, pretty stable for plastic. Easy to assemble
Cons
Would have been nicer if it was metal, wish it could fit the phone with the skin. Took me a bit to figure out how it worked since it didn't come with any instructions.
Doc with Bluetooth speaker phone
has anyone tired this one?
http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/plugnplaycarkits
Looks like it is good with the build in speaker phone
I think I'm gonna pick up the under the seat mount. It gets too cold for a suction cup type up here in Manitoba, Canada..when it gets below -40 on my car thermometer, it falls right off LOL
I Googled a case for my Inspire and ended up with a car holder that has power jack and mini audio jack with a cable for cig lighter and aux in on my car deck that mounts on the dash,a leather case and a car and house charger ,all 4 items for 15.99 with shipping in my mailbox in two days,just make sure its a US company ,the Hong Kong vendors shipping takes 10-15 days,Vegas
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Vegaslightsss said:
I Googled a case for my Inspire and ended up with a car holder that has power jack and mini audio jack with a cable for cig lighter and aux in on my car deck that mounts on the dash,a leather case and a car and house charger ,all 4 items for 15.99 with shipping in my mailbox in two days,just make sure its a US company ,the Hong Kong vendors shipping takes 10-15 days,Vegas
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Can you please post a link? Thanks!
http://www.proclipusa.com/
I have used these guys on a few cars and phones. They have very nice equipoment and will work with just about every car or phone.
http://www.arkon.com/slimgrip/inspire_4g_car_mount.html
This thing looks so awesome, decent price too.
texas-saluki said:
has anyone tired this one?
http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/plugnplaycarkits
Looks like it is good with the build in speaker phone
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I tried several plug-and-play kits before and never had good luck. I finally broke down and bought arrot MKI 9100 which along with a harness for my vehicle cost ~$200 at crutchfield. The install took about an hour and I am one happy camper
I bought this is a FM transmitter car charger it works but in bumpy roads or when i twist it in a sertain way it loses signal to my stereo i just twist it around and it works again but this problem almost never happens.
It does not Say its for the Inspire but if that cellphone has a screen as big as this one it will fit
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=370495027694&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=68714661154
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I'm currently using Mountek CD slot mount.
I've tried pretty much every type of mount and this is the best IMO:
- No bouncing whatsoever.
- Puts the phone in optimal position on the center console
- No need for suction cup or double side tape on dash
- Portable. Came in handy during a recent vacation.
- $20
Mountek
Dacian said:
So today I got the mount I posted in a previous post as well as a silicone skin that ordered from the same guy on eBay. Generally when you buy something so cheap from China you expect it's crap and it'll go in the trash the moment you get them, but believe it or not both are pretty good, especially the skin. I got them together for $8.50, arived only a week after shipping, and he even through in a free screen protector.
Graded
Skin - A.
Pros
Great quality, really helps with the slick feeling of the phone. Fits like a glove.
Cons
It makes the unlock and volume buttons even harder to press but not too hard.
Mount - B.
Pros
Fits the phone exactly, pretty stable for plastic. Easy to assemble
Cons
Would have been nicer if it was metal, wish it could fit the phone with the skin. Took me a bit to figure out how it worked since it didn't come with any instructions.
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I actually bought the same exact mount from another site it was like a dollar more but I bought a few other things so it worked out to about the same price and all from one place. I love the design of it and I drive a 2007 Focus so the vents are in the PERFECT spot for this. I hate suction cup mounts with a passion because I'm really anal about my window being clean lol. What's nice about this particular mount too is the fact that they sell different mounts that simply just swap the phone holder. They sell bike mounts, suction cups, and more on the site I picked it up from.
The site
Holder
Mount
*edit* Just realized that the site is sold out of the vent mount at the moment.
Hey everyone,
Ive been searching for a belt clip that lets the screen face outwards. Id like something thats just a belt clip. I cant find anyone on ebay or amazon. Everywhere ive seen only has the belt clips that have the screen facing in.
I want to make a car from an old gps holder. I made one for my old eris for less than 5 dollars.
Secondly Im also trying to find another one to make a mount for my sportbike. Its a pain not to see your getting a call while riding the twisties.
For that I would go with the diamond case and holster combo from best buy. The phone is designed to face in but works just as well facing out. Check ebay or amazon first as they are relatively pricey
I've been KANGBANGED!!!!!
Have you looked at any of the bike mounts?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=&q=...gc.r_pw.&fp=64cfe6251a34cfaa&biw=1920&bih=887
I use the Otter Box defender case/clip combo. The clip can be used either way, with the screen facing in (very protected) or with it facing out(to use like a dock). On top of that the clip piece locks into full open position, allowing you to use it as a stand. Handy if you want to sit on the desk and have it maintain orientation, and also when using an alarm clock.
The case itself is also pretty resilient. I work for GeekSquad, and after hours one night I literally threw my phone across the 20,000sqft store to see how the case would hold up. No damages at all. Brilliant.
Another cool feature is the non slip silicone outer layer. When I am rolling around in my Jeep, I can plug the phone into my audio aux in, and throw it onto a seat or the center console, and it never slips around.
I know I probably sound like a crazed fanboy, but I am very impressed with the case/clip and have had it for about a month.
I would post a link but apparently I cannot until I make eight posts. Google Otterbox, their site is easy enough to navigate.
I am getting my new car - a 2004 Mazda 6 with a bluetooth parrot installed so that part should be taken care of...
However when i need to use the satnav on the phone i need a holder that FITS the MAzda 6 dash..
I have had a look at the Brodit holders - either they block the info screen of the Mazda or they cover the air vents - both of which is a great big 'no' from my point of view.
Has anyone inhere got a Mazda 6 and have a cradle they would recommend that doesent look like cheap crap or something out of a horror movie ?
It it ok that it is a universal holder as the missus got a Wildfire - so if it could hold that as well - that would give me wife points so a passive holder is probably what i am looking for.
So - anyonme with actual experience with anything that looks good ?
I use a Clingo Universal Car Phone Mount in my Lexus IS250. It doesn't look too bad. It holds the wife's DHD in a silicone case. It says it won't work on silicone based cases but it does. And I use mine without a case and it works perfect.
Also should the "pad" lose it's stickiness just run under hot water and rub with your finger, dry it and it's as good as new.
This is definately one to consider!
I was looking for something more permanent though that could be installed somewhere on the dash. If that is not possible - then this is the one i will get...
Thank you for your reply
I was looking for exactly the same, this was purely an interim purchase. But It works very well and isn't limited to a particular handset model, so for me it's a keeper.
it's really nice thing
Ok it's ordered from ebay...lets see if it's as good as the video claims (never seems to be the case but lets try it anyways)
I think I got mine for about £16 off ebay.
I had similar issues with Brodit's ProClips in that the one they sold for my 2005 MG ZS didn't actually fit anywhere like what their installation diagrams suggested.
I found DashMount, however, who manufacture similar style mounts, but out of more solid metal sheeting and often in totally different locations to Brodit's mounting.
Have a look at this:
http://www.dashmount.co.uk/index.ph...applicable-with-dealer-fitted-CD-upgrade.html
Alright - so i recieved the Clingo universal hands-free mount - and what a load of ####!
It simply cannot hold the DHD if i have the cig plug charger plugged in it - it falls out of the holder within 2 minutes.
So that was 15£ wasted
Seriously?
Does it fall off the green pad? I've yet to have it fall off the pad. Sometimes it sticks that firmly I struggle getting it off. And is that with your case on?
It could be that the wife's case isn't silicone.
i dont have a silicone case on - it's just the bare phone and nothing more.
I have not yet tried with the wifes wildfire
3 seperate times the phone fell off the holder - and all 3 times it was when i had the charger plugged in. If i leave the charger out i think it can hold it - but then i dont have any more power left on the phone if/when i drive listening to music and using satnav etc
So i think im looking again for a holder that has some gripping arms of some sort - maybe an active holder - i dunno yet...
This clingo holder is not in the glove box - and it stays there...
Hello there,
I bought / use this holder. It perfectly fits the phone, sadly without any type of case. It can be rotated 360 degrees. It can also be found without the gooseneck holder, or with a fixed arm. It has holes for the camera, flash and speaker. The suctioncup is amazing, it is sticking on the windshield for almost a month now. The only anoying thing about the gooseneck is that it bounces around alot because of the weight of the phone. Probably the fixed arm is better but I had no choise.
Good Luck,
Ivan.
I have found an inexpensive and very reliable one that I have been using with my Nokia 6120 classic to my HTC Desire HD 40mm to 110mm adjustment.
http://factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=KR0005
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox2m7tramdY
Now the one I have is exactly the same but I got it from Media Markt in Germany and it has been with me no less than 10 times across the pond. Thus far its been perfect BUT it is not wide enough for landscape mode unless I rotate the whole thing.
Brodit.com
Could do with an active one, but passive will do for now
Seems like ages from announcement to going on sale, but I finally got it today from mobilefun.co.uk and have just fitted it in the car.
Usual Brodit quality, and a fit like a glove perfect fit. Well pleased
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they also have a active loader, look:
http://www.brodit.com/product.html?id=513386&pn=prod&brand=HTC&model=One S Z520e
The active with cig-plug looks great:
http://www.brodit.com/product.html?id=512386&pn=prod&brand=HTC&model=One S Z520e
but how do you actually buy the thing?
I got my passive one from www.mobilefun.co.uk
Had an active one with my desire, top quality kit.
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Looking forward to this mount, looks great. Just waiting for it to be in stock.
Got the Active Holder for my wife's One S and I'm very disappointed with the usb fit, not quite aligned and it takes a bit of coaxing to get the phone connected.
I've got the active holder for my HTC HD2 and that was perfect slide in and fit, but the Active holder for the One S is not good in my opinion.
I still use the Brodit one designed to work with the mytouch 4g (back when I had one). It fits my Sensation.. my Amaze... and now my One S just fine! LOL
I yesterday received my brodit htc one S active charger with cig.
As it seems now, the powerconnector is not aligned to the phone correctly. I need to pull the phone towards me for approximately 1 mm to be able to slide the phone in place.
I am a bit unhappy with it. I contacted brodit about it and asked them what they advice me to do. Send it back as DOA or let me execute a trick/fix of somesort.. whatever..
Ill let you know what comes out of it.
Regards.
Got my brodit holder today, it takes a long time to get the usb to line up. Is there something inherently wrong with our phones usb port? Something to do with the unibody frame? I'm thinking of returning it, because it's not convenient to have to spend 3 minutes lining up the phone perfectly to fit in the charger.
Especially when you spend at least $60 dollars for it !!! LOL
Heat Gun on Brodit
I used a heat gun on my Brodit holder for the Nexus-S and it now fits my HTC One S w/case perfectly
Chromosome_8 said:
I used a heat gun on my Brodit holder for the Nexus-S and it now fits my HTC One S w/case perfectly
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Sounds interesting, do you have pictures of it?
Who used the HTC HC-C740 hardcase in combination with the Brodit active holder? And did it fit?
I can confirm the Brodit holder in combination with the HTC HC-C740 hardcase does fit, but not very easy. Also without the case the Brodit holder doesn't work nicely. I will return it and look for an alternative..
Does the active holder automatically enable car mode like the HTC official car dock?
that indeed looks nice!
Just to give you all an update with my active brodit experience.
I had the 'not perfectly lined out power connector" issue, like some others said.
Now, it seems to be getting better and better. I get the feel there is some rubber badding around the connector which is memorizing the correct position more and more.
It is probably not SUCH a big fuzz for most people I guess. Im getting used to it.
Even when its dark I have the One S in place with one hand. Takes me up to 5 seconds.
So, Now after a while, I can say Im pretty happy with it.
Regards.
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Currently using:
HTC One S gray (unrooted still - stock)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (rooted-stock)
Old:
HTC Desire
HTC Diamond
E-TEN G500
edterbak said:
Just to give you all an update with my active brodit experience.
I had the 'not perfectly lined out power connector" issue, like some others said.
Now, it seems to be getting better and better. I get the feel there is some rubber badding around the connector which is memorizing the correct position more and more.
It is probably not SUCH a big fuzz for most people I guess. Im getting used to it.
Even when its dark I have the One S in place with one hand. Takes me up to 5 seconds.
So, Now after a while, I can say Im pretty happy with it.
Regards.
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Currently using:
HTC One S gray (unrooted still - stock)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (rooted-stock)
Old:
HTC Desire
HTC Diamond
E-TEN G500
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Thing is, Brodit holders that I owned until now are 100% perfect. This one isn't. I returned it yesterday because it just didn't did the job and I paid almost 50 euros for it. I would expect a better product, just like I was used to...