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Brodit active holder for DHD

I haven't seen any posts for DHD in regards to this and since this barnd is the most advertised and most positive-commented, I'd like to add my negative comments so that everyone is aware.
First of all, before I bought it, I've read the best comments about it as being the best choice. For me, it was the worst product I could buy and at such a high price which cannot be explained. This is why:
1) Hard to slide in and once in its place, the phone is so firmly fixed in the holder that you need tools to remove it. I always end up fighting with it to get out and the result is that always the sim cover gets off and stays fixed in the holder. The sides of the phone also start showing wear/scratch signs. This is the most unacceptable problem for a priduct of that price.
2) The provided proclip (special mount for specific car model) for one of my cars doesn't stay fixed on my car. It is so long and so thin and its corners are so badly aligned that even the adhesives don't come in contact with the console plastic and each time I try to take my phone off the holder, the whole mount comes off. With my other car for which the mount is smaller, it's ok bad still unacceptable for the price I paid overall.
Having read this, don't buy this product.

Thats a pity; I've been using a generic suction-cup mount in my car but was planning on purchasing a Brodit as I'd had no problems with the previous one I had for my Touch Pro 2.
I had a similar problem with the car mount half of it; it was supposed to mount over the air vent but would 'slip-off' if you hit a bump on the road. I fixed this with a heat gun, bending the mount to give it a firmer grip.
If the Brodit mount is a bad idea for the Desire HD, can anyone recommend a better option for the car than a clunky generic plastic lump I've got attached to my windscreen?

I bought a Brodit Active Holder for my DHD and I've had no problems fitting and removing the phone from it. If anything, when I slot the phone into place, there is a bit of a gap between the bottom of the phone and the holder so you can see part of the cable connector has not fully gone into the phone. Still charges though, just looks a bit irritating.
Other than that Im pleased with it, no fit or removal problems whatsoever

Reckless187 said:
I bought a Brodit Active Holder for my DHD and I've had no problems fitting and removing the phone from it. If anything, when I slot the phone into place, there is a bit of a gap between the bottom of the phone and the holder so you can see part of the cable connector has not fully gone into the phone. Still charges though, just looks a bit irritating.
Other than that Im pleased with it, no fit or removal problems whatsoever
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Where have you bought it from? because I received a message today from the Swedish manufacturer who admit this as a problem with some of their stock.

andreasy said:
Where have you bought it from? because I received a message today from the Swedish manufacturer who admit this as a problem with some of their stock.
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Sorry to hear that, you were unlucky. I bought mine off eBay Uk last week. It was a Uk seller called drivesafeandlegal2. I dont have enough posts to post a link unfortunately. I done a search under 'brodit desire hd'
Free delivery and package arrived in a couple of days.

For those who bought the Brodit carholder and its to tide ( like antenna cover gets stuck) you can solve it.
Take sandpaper with a very tiny grain and start sanding the edges of the sides. Make the sharp edges round and sand it with some water so that the surface and edges gets smooth ( even more smooth then original).
After this is done you don't see a difference in color or you don't mess up your holder as long the sandpaper is a P400 or lower and apply water in the end.
Mine looks like new and phone slides in without pushing until it reach the usb port.
No fuss with antenna cover and much more safe scratching your phone.

Review - Brodit Active Car Holder

Hi,
I searched a long time for a good car holder. Now I bought the brodit active holder and want to give you some feedback on it.
Positive:
- Build quality is very good. The plastic doesn't look cheap but very good.
- Despue the fact that the brodit holders are not glued or drilled to the dashboard, it's very very stable.
- The holder is active, that means if you push it in into the holder it gets energy
- The cable to the cigarette plug and the plug itself is looking good as well. A little light on the plug is showing that energy is.
- The car specific part can be fixed without drilling. So in a leasing car you can remove it after some years again.
- Inserting and removing the phone is easy. It's not to tight and not to loose, just perfect.
Interesting to know:
- I read that the brodit car holders a consisting of two parts, the car specific part and the device specific part and therefore you can switch the holder between the cars. That doesn't work as I expected because the device specific part and the car specific part are connected with a screw. So you can't easily take it to car A today and car b tommorow.
- The same applies to the orientation of the phone. Landscape is possible. But you have to open the screw with a scredriver. Adjust the holder as you like it and thight the screw again. You won't change it from day to day or even during the drive.
Edit 01/31/2011: Both is probably possible if you have the right extra parts from Brodit. Thanks for your feedback guys.
Negativ:
- There is a "open area" for the headspeaker plug in the holder frame. But this one has to little tolerance (or HTC changed the dimensions of the phone). I couldn't insert the plug. It's not important for me as I have a bluetooth connection to my auto radio.
Summary:
I would buy it again. It's a bit expensive (ca. 75 EUR for both parts of the holder) but worth the money as I haven't find something comparable.

Any chance of some pictures to see it in action? im after a car holder aswell

Good one
Brodit are the best car holders in my opinion i use them for years now and in different cars never had any problems whit them it wont fell of the fit is perfect if you get the right part to place it in your car they made for every car its own part so look out you get the right part for you brand and type of car
Regards Wielo

Yu cannot movt from car to car because you have to fasten the holder to the clip with screws. But you can buy 1 clip for each car and buy the removable adaptors (I don't remember how they call them, something like clip & move) so that you can easily transfer to different cars.
Orientation: not true, you can just rotate and move at any angle you like.
Charger: bad thing is that it is not recognized as dock which would be very nice to have.
Also, I received one which was very tight for the phone, so tight that I couldn't take the phone out of it and most times, the sim cover would get off and stay in the cradle. I received a replacement which seems to have been altered to allow more room for the phone. If you have similar case, you should request replacement from brodit directly since resellers deny the issue.

Some picture would be really helpful!
I am looking to go Brodit's way - I particularly like the option of the molex connector for getting direct power from the power, thus hiding cables! The price though is kind of heavy...

Regarding the picture, you can see it pretty good on that site. Go with the mouse over the small pictures:
http://www.gps-haus.de/Zubehoer-n-H...nzuenderkabel-fuer-HTC-Desire-HD::104540.html
Regarding the "moving it from one car to another". You are right. There are some extra parts that can be bought.
Regarding the orientation, you may be right as well. I didn't know that there is that much extra parts you can buy. There is probably one that allows it. With my solution it's not possible. At the moment I am a bit overwhelmed how many extra parts there are. It's difficult to know which one is good for what.

andreasy said:
Charger: bad thing is that it is not recognized as dock which would be very nice to have.
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That's not a big problem for me. I use tasker in order to configure/control the phone. If the bluetooth connection to my radio is connected, I have a trigger to do whatever I want.

[Q] Handson Mazda 6 handsfree/holder ?

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.

My To 5 Accessories [With links]

I don't really post as much on here as i used to when i had my touch pro 2 but i just thought i'd help some people out who where looking for some accessories for their new toys. After paying $500 for this, as i used to upgrade for a hd7, i knew i had to get the best products to make my phone better. And before anybody asks i'm not affiliated in any way with any of the companies whose products i will be discussing.
1. GadgetShieldz Full Body Screen Protector
http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/htc-sensation-4g-skins-screen-protectors-covers-cases-shields.html
I have tried random cheap screen protectors, zagg screen protectors and this. The zagg screen protector was too rubbery for me to even swipe my finger across it. I've been using gadgetshieldz on my past 4 htc devices starting with the touch pro and these are by far the best i've used. Not many air bubbles if you apply it correctly and the few that do come up with be gone within a day. And the best part about these screen protectors are that it only cost $6.99 for a full body case.
2. Anker 1900mAh Extended Battery
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220809453541&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I've been using this battery for about a week now. Compared to the oem battery it does have a better battery life. I have not really tried to see how old it lasted but in the settings it said that the last cycle held 11 hours and 40 minutes before it died. I have had it die on me a few times because i don't charge it a lot but that's been intentionally to let it die from reading around about lithium batteries. It also does not get as got as the original oem battery which i like the most. I plan on getting a few more of these next month.
3. Transcend 32 GB Class 4 microSDHC Flash Memory Card
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Class-microSDHC-Memory-TS32GUSDHC4/dp/B004R7P28W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311960824&sr=8-1
This doesn't even need much explination. Everyone likes to have more memory. I put a 32gb card in my hd7 as i thought i was going to keep it and i knew i needed one for the sensation too. I am one of those people that downloads a lot of apps plus i wanted space for music and videos. The speeds on this card are pretty face. I get an average speed using teracopy of 18 to 20mb/s. That's a lot faster than my class 2 card that came with my hd7.
4. Aluminum Metal Case for HTC Sensation 4G Z710e
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11001246&products_id=33051
I think this company used to be called monaco as they make the same exact cases as monaco did. I bought my first monaco metal case for my tp2 when i found out about it on here and haven't looked back since. I always purchase these metal cases because they protect my phone in case of falls and i can use the phone which it is in the case. It has cut outs for all the ports. I think this is for the sensation unlocked because all the other metal cases i got from them have cut outs for the logos but the phone still fits none the less. What i like the most about this case is with the clip attached i can lay it on it's side and it would be like a kickstand because it can be used in landscape mode when watching a movie. Also you can use the case with the car mount that i will talk about next
5. Car Mount for PDair Aluminum Metal Case
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11001246&products_id=30009
This is a car mount that can be used with the case that i just mentioned previously. So you can attach it without taking the phone out of the case. This works great when using it for navigation. The car mount comes with the windshield cup, the holder that attaches to it and a clip holder for the case. The aluminum case comes with a round clip that screws into the back for the belt holder. This one comes with another clip that has an octagon shape that allows you to place it into the car mount so that it will stay at the angle you place it. I always super glue this clip mount to the case so it does not get unscrewed. I have no reason for the one that comes with the case as this works with the belt holder as well. The car holder cost $12
6. Logitech s120 computer speakers
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220814003710&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I got these for 2 reasons. My main reason was the obvious which was for music purposes. Since i've gotten this phone i've been listening to pandora and i also have a nice amount of music on my phone. The second reason was to use it as a speaker. I've never really had to use it as i'm content, not happy, but content with the volume of the speaker on the sensation although i liked the hd2's speaker better. These speakers have served good my all general purposes. Plus for $12 it'll work nice when listening to music with friends.
7. Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth Stereo Headphones
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Bluetooth-MOTOROKR-MOTOACTIV-Headset/dp/B001LXR0BW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311960316&sr=8-1
I bought these a few months ago when i had my hd2 or hd7, can't remember but anyways i got them to replace my logitech freepulse headphones as the cushioning on them started to come off. I also wanted bluetooth headphones that i could also use as a headset to talk through. These work perfect for both intentions. The music sounds crisp and i have never gotten a complaint when talking to someone with them. I chose these over the s10s because of the reviews between the two. I paid $60 when i got mine but you can get them for $45 now.
8. Motorola T505 Bluetooth Portable In-Car Speakerphone
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-T505-Bluetooth-Portable-Speakerphone/dp/B0030BZ7HM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311962000&sr=8-1
I have had this for a few years now. I used to have the t305 but i upgraded to this. The sound quality is pretty nice and audible even when your driving with the window down. I like this speaker because it actually annouces the number of the person that is calling you.
If i have time i will take pictures of these items and post them on here. I hope that i helped someone out who is trying to find the perfect accessories.

noggind614 said:
I don't really post as much on here as i used to when i had my touch pro 2 but i just thought i'd help some people out who where looking for some accessories for their new toys. After paying $500 for this, as i used to upgrade for a hd7, i knew i had to get the best products to make my phone better. And before anybody asks i'm not affiliated in any way with any of the companies whose products i will be discussing.
1. GadgetShieldz Full Body Screen Protector
http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/htc-sensation-4g-skins-screen-protectors-covers-cases-shields.html
I have tried random cheap screen protectors, zagg screen protectors and this. The zagg screen protector was too rubbery for me to even swipe my finger across it. I've been using gadgetshieldz on my past 4 htc devices starting with the touch pro and these are by far the best i've used. Not many air bubbles if you apply it correctly and the few that do come up with be gone within a day. And the best part about these screen protectors are that it only cost $6.99 for a full body case.
2. Anker 1900mAh Extended Battery
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220809453541&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I've been using this battery for about a week now. Compared to the oem battery it does have a better battery life. I have not really tried to see how old it lasted but in the settings it said that the last cycle held 11 hours and 40 minutes before it died. I have had it die on me a few times because i don't charge it a lot but that's been intentionally to let it die from reading around about lithium batteries. It also does not get as got as the original oem battery which i like the most. I plan on getting a few more of these next month.
3. Transcend 32 GB Class 4 microSDHC Flash Memory Card
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Class-microSDHC-Memory-TS32GUSDHC4/dp/B004R7P28W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311960824&sr=8-1
This doesn't even need much explination. Everyone likes to have more memory. I put a 32gb card in my hd7 as i thought i was going to keep it and i knew i needed one for the sensation too. I am one of those people that downloads a lot of apps plus i wanted space for music and videos. The speeds on this card are pretty face. I get an average speed using teracopy of 18 to 20mb/s. That's a lot faster than my class 2 card that came with my hd7.
4. Aluminum Metal Case for HTC Sensation 4G Z710e
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11001246&products_id=33051
I think this company used to be called monaco as they make the same exact cases as monaco did. I bought my first monaco metal case for my tp2 when i found out about it on here and haven't looked back since. I always purchase these metal cases because they protect my phone in case of falls and i can use the phone which it is in the case. It has cut outs for all the ports. I think this is for the sensation unlocked because all the other metal cases i got from them have cut outs for the logos but the phone still fits none the less. What i like the most about this case is with the clip attached i can lay it on it's side and it would be like a kickstand because it can be used in landscape mode when watching a movie. Also you can use the case with the car mount that i will talk about next
5. Car Mount for PDair Aluminum Metal Case
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11001246&products_id=30009
This is a car mount that can be used with the case that i just mentioned previously. So you can attach it without taking the phone out of the case. This works great when using it for navigation. The car mount comes with the windshield cup, the holder that attaches to it and a clip holder for the case. The aluminum case comes with a round clip that screws into the back for the belt holder. This one comes with another clip that has an octagon shape that allows you to place it into the car mount so that it will stay at the angle you place it. I always super glue this clip mount to the case so it does not get unscrewed. I have no reason for the one that comes with the case as this works with the belt holder as well. The car holder cost $12
6. Logitech s120 computer speakers
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220814003710&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I got these for 2 reasons. My main reason was the obvious which was for music purposes. Since i've gotten this phone i've been listening to pandora and i also have a nice amount of music on my phone. The second reason was to use it as a speaker. I've never really had to use it as i'm content, not happy, but content with the volume of the speaker on the sensation although i liked the hd2's speaker better. These speakers have served good my all general purposes. Plus for $12 it'll work nice when listening to music with friends.
7. Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth Stereo Headphones
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Bluetooth-MOTOROKR-MOTOACTIV-Headset/dp/B001LXR0BW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311960316&sr=8-1
I bought these a few months ago when i had my hd2 or hd7, can't remember but anyways i got them to replace my logitech freepulse headphones as the cushioning on them started to come off. I also wanted bluetooth headphones that i could also use as a headset to talk through. These work perfect for both intentions. The music sounds crisp and i have never gotten a complaint when talking to someone with them. I chose these over the s10s because of the reviews between the two. I paid $60 when i got mine but you can get them for $45 now.
8. Motorola T505 Bluetooth Portable In-Car Speakerphone
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-T505-Bluetooth-Portable-Speakerphone/dp/B0030BZ7HM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311962000&sr=8-1
I have had this for a few years now. I used to have the t305 but i upgraded to this. The sound quality is pretty nice and audible even when your driving with the window down. I like this speaker because it actually annouces the number of the person that is calling you.
If i have time i will take pictures of these items and post them on here. I hope that i helped someone out who is trying to find the perfect accessories.
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For me I like #4 and #5, the aluminum cases with belt clip. Looks a bit bulky for my taste but looks different. Kudos for that but I prefer the leather universal case I have and the Mobi red case that fits together nicely. But that car mount is really cool though. Thanks for the alternatives!

Car holder

Please advice car holder which can be fixed on top of dashboard. Sorry my poor english&

There is an official htc one, but it's pretty expensive.
If I were you, I would look at some that can take multiple sizes of phones - a 'general purpose' one, something like this:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/omniholder-case-compatible-in-car-solution-p28920.htm

Hello,
I use this cheapo ebay car holder.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windscreen-...ers_Mounts&hash=item35bc53e036#ht_2351wt_1270
Althought it's meant to be mount on windshield, it's still good phone holder. My desire S has never fallen off it. Also in the beginning i put random cushions to it to not scratch my phone because it's only plastic. After time they fell off. No single scratch on my phone.