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Samsung announced before the galaxy s line was released that all phones were getting among other things, a car mount. Its the only accessory I have really been pining after. Anyone have any idea about when its coming out?
car mount
I got a generic one off of ebay for $5. the suction cup is worthless but it came with spring loaded vent hooks also which keep it secure in my truck
i have a feeling it has something to do with the line out not working till froyo comes out, like with the home dock. at least i hope so. if we see froyo without a car dock i'm gonna be pissed.
I've ordered two of the Media Docks, $20 each shipped. One will stay in my office on my desk, the other I will be customizing to fit into the ashtray of my X5 so I don't have to fumble with the car charger and headphone cords anymore since 2.2 will enable the headphone jack on the dock through the MicroUSB port.
I finally just got rid of Sirius because my new car has bluetooth that I can play slacker through. Soooo I went and ordered one for $5 off ebay. I dont expect it to be top notch.... but as long as it holds the phone I am good.
djcslice said:
Samsung announced before the galaxy s line was released that all phones were getting among other things, a car mount. Its the only accessory I have really been pining after. Anyone have any idea about when its coming out?
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This is one thing I've been waiting for since I got my epic on release day. Starting to get sick of waiting. I want to probably get the Arkon beanbag mount but I hate that it doesn't come with a car charger and it's so freakin hard to find a car charger that has an angeled head (on the point that plug into the phone) so I don't have a goofy wire curved around the top of the phone.
I still do not have any mount or car charger yet as I still want to wait for the official dock but my patience is wearing very thin on this issue
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Proclip vehicle mount with adjustable ipod holder works 100% perfectly and allows enough adjustment to use with Epic bare or with any of the common snap on cases and such.
This was my biggest concern when I got the phone as well as I wasn't a fan of the top-mounted usb input Samsung chose to go with when most other devices are (logically IMO) bottom-mounted precisely because of cradling convenience.
I picked up a Bracketron universal vent mount. I then got a 3' car charger (straight) and a 3' stereo cable to input the audio into my radio. I lashed the two cables together about every 6" with black wire ties. It's really only a little over 1' from my radio to the mount, but I just let them loop over and hang down the left side onto the center of the console when I'm not in the car. And the extra length is nice as it allows you to easily pull the cables to you when you hop in the car for a quick/easy plug in before putting the phone in the dock. Perhaps not the most elegant solution, but it's passable and semi-efficient until a more official solution comes out (and even then I'm not a big fan of the landscape layout.)
This thread needs pics and links! I recently tried some little cheapy one at WalMart for $7, and while it was a super tight fit, it bounced around too much while driving to make it reasonably viewable to watch movies at the same time.
I did this with my epic and used a cheap crappy case I found on eBay and the cradle/mount from Garmin Nuvi.
lifehackerdotcom / 5593245 / build-a-custom-phone-car-mount-for-under-10
Using these as adhesive:
wwwdotamazondotcom / gp / product / B0001X6USW / ref=oss_product
Works amazingly well and is custom fit for our epics.
omgitzsars said:
I did this with my epic and used a cheap crappy case I found on eBay and the cradle/mount from Garmin Nuvi.
lifehackerdotcom / 5593245 / build-a-custom-phone-car-mount-for-under-10
Using these as adhesive:
wwwdotamazondotcom / gp / product / B0001X6USW / ref=oss_product
Works amazingly well and is custom fit for our epics.
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What case did you use?
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Just ordered 2 of these. Sprints stores said they didnt have it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250736510666&category=20336&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
$50?! I had a hard time spend under $10 on a universal one!
Its only money. I had to order 2. here is anouther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EV3YF4...e=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B004EV3YF4
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What case did you use?
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Search for this on ebay:
Samsung Epic 4G Rubberized Hard Case Cover Black
Although any generic hard case works.
I ordered one from talkietech.com. $48.90 shipped.
http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/26862
$32 shipped.
Anyone get one? I am guessing by the look that it does not work with a case.
Can anyone post a few more detailed pics when they get it please? I'd like to know a few things like if it has a connection for audio out, and does it work? If not, can you plug in a 3.5 audio cable or does the mount obstruct the jack? How does the "cradle' attach to the "mount"? Could one use just the cradle part with their own mount? How much tilt/swivel does it allow for? TIA
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Its only money. I had to order 2. here is anouther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EV3YF4...e=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B004EV3YF4
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LOL...I love it when people say that. Well feel free to send me one, I mean, it's only money.
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.
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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.
Hello,
I search a excellent car holder, find some, but what is the best for our DHD?!
I found this (HTC Official):
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=205737
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-desire-hd-car-upgrade-kit-cu-s440-p26731.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNCFXaQigHI
Another one (Herbert Richter):
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=207403
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/h...dscreen-suction-mount-by-herbert-richter.html
http://hemorrdroids.net/htc-desire-hd-herbert-richter-banana-mount/
Others with Combo (Brodit + Herbert Richter):
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/htc-desire-hd-brodit-holder-herbert-richter-mount-combo-1700.html
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/htc-desire-hd-brodit-holder-herbert-richter-mount-combo-1525.html
For users with protective cases:
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/h...suction-mount-and-universal-holder-combo.html
Thanks!
Regards
I bought this car vent mount on eBay and I'm very satisfied with it:
http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220698226552&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:NL:1123
Is that TomTom installed on that Desire HD on the mobilefun link.
I thought there is no TomTom available for android
Can someone please recommend a Car holder that fits with the OtterBox Commuter for the DHD ?
Thanks.
Clingo air vent holder is cool... I have one in each car!
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Hi onlytests
You have a lot of links, but IMO you are missing the the link to the best which is DSL Developments | Brodit ProClip
Take Care
TheQuest
If you are look for an active Car Holder. I bought this:
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...esire-hd-car-mount-cradle-with-handsfree.html
But i opend the Holder (with a screw driver) and removed the Audio Plug because I'm using Bluetooth Headset.
Now I'm happy with it.
Hi all.
Got me a shiny new 820 on Monday. Happy days.
Does anyone have any opinions on a good car holder? I can't see any made by Nokia, which leaves either a cheap "universal" one which I don't have much faith in, or a Brodit one (which would be fine, except I then need a suction bit to hold it in my car as the Brodit clip puts it in a stupid place).
simon211175 said:
Hi all.
Got me a shiny new 820 on Monday. Happy days.
Does anyone have any opinions on a good car holder? I can't see any made by Nokia, which leaves either a cheap "universal" one which I don't have much faith in, or a Brodit one (which would be fine, except I then need a suction bit to hold it in my car as the Brodit clip puts it in a stupid place).
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I just ordered this one. I have not received it yet, so I cannot tell you if it is good.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360535350218?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
car mount
simon211175 said:
Hi all.
Got me a shiny new 820 on Monday. Happy days.
Does anyone have any opinions on a good car holder? I can't see any made by Nokia, which leaves either a cheap "universal" one which I don't have much faith in, or a Brodit one (which would be fine, except I then need a suction bit to hold it in my car as the Brodit clip puts it in a stupid place).
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I'm using for 820 my previous original SGS2 car holder. Fits&works great, thou I had to adjust it a bit for the 3.5mm audio port. :good:
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I just ordered this one. I have not received it yet, so I cannot tell you if it is good.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360535350218?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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I like it!
I did have to use modify it to allow me to plug in a headset cable, but other than that... All good!
that's pretty much the same one I went with - works a treat
simon211175 said:
Hi all.
Got me a shiny new 820 on Monday. Happy days.
Does anyone have any opinions on a good car holder? I can't see any made by Nokia, which leaves either a cheap "universal" one which I don't have much faith in, or a Brodit one (which would be fine, except I then need a suction bit to hold it in my car as the Brodit clip puts it in a stupid place).
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I prefer the Brodit holder. It works pretty fine.You can use all the options of your phone. You have different charging options. Watch out for Brodit and you should find everything you need.
Greetz
Oellie
Just waiting for this one.
http://www.nokia.com/global/products/accessory/cr-200/
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I am in desperate need for a Proclip holder for AT&T S4. It looks like the one for S3 will fit the S4 but i am not sure..
See here: http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-hol...d-cigarette-lighter-adapter-512398-18987.cmsv
Does anyone with a S3 pro-clip holder has any experience placing the S4 in it ? I have the S2 Pro-clip and an iPhone pro-clip on the other car and they are super quality devices.. Note I am looking after the one with the charger option.
Thanks.
+1 I, too, am a fan of the proclips. Has anyone got an answer to this? I don't think there's an S4 proclip available yet.
They emailed me this reply
Hi
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We have just launched two active holders for the Galaxy S4, the item numbers are 512526 and 513526. We will also launch a holder that fits devices with skins but it is not yet ready.
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Gustav Sandstedt
I forgot to mention. The manufacturer is brodit if you check their website the have a few options listed for the s4
Sorry I cant post links yet
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The S3 Holder won't fit, i'll try and adapt my holder for the S4
BigE said:
I am in desperate need for a Proclip holder for AT&T S4. It looks like the one for S3 will fit the S4 but i am not sure..
See here: http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-hol...d-cigarette-lighter-adapter-512398-18987.cmsv
Does anyone with a S3 pro-clip holder has any experience placing the S4 in it ? I have the S2 Pro-clip and an iPhone pro-clip on the other car and they are super quality devices.. Note I am looking after the one with the charger option.
Thanks.
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Answering my own question...
http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-hol...-and-cigarette-lighter-plug-512526-19356.cmsv
I have never had any car holder with charger , better than proclip..
Recommending (and no, I do not get commission for this .. )
It will be my 5th holder with them, for different phones.
A few more product numbers:
Dear Customers,
We have finished the design of the Samsung Galaxy S4 holders and these are now in production. These holders will work with all current Samsung Galaxy S4 models by different carriers. We anticipate to get our first shipment in within a week. Pre-Orders will processed in order they are received.
Item # 511526 - Holder with Tilt Swivel (PRE-ORDER NOW!)
Item # 512526 - Holder with Tilt Swivel and Cigarette Lighter Charger (PRE-ORDER NOW!)
Item # 521526 - Holder with Tilt Swivel and USB Cigarette Lighter Charger (PRE-ORDER NOW!)
Item # 513526 - Holder with Tilt Swivel and Straight Cable for Fixed Install (PRE-ORDER NOW!)
Item # 246824 – Adjustable Holder with Tilt swivel for use with a skin or case
Follow this link to see all the holders in one list view.
Thank you for your interest in our products and have a terrific day!
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Just got this email for discount code for this weekend only.
Enter AC Code: 05MOM13 at checkout.
Valid NOW through midnight Sunday, May 12, 2013
I guess this will not work in combination with the samsung flip-cover?
They informed me that they are developing a holder that will suit the s4 with skins/cases . They didn't have a date as of yet
Im waiting fot that too
brodit
Absolutely agree about the brodit proclips system, absolutely perfect. My iphone one worked like a dream and really want to get one for my S4 buuuutttt, Im using arliberator and dont know if I can use any of the docks in conjunction with the mhl connector
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I guess this will not work in combination with the samsung flip-cover?
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It will work with the flip cover as long as you get the adjustable one, I was using with the cover closed, just don't put the right side in and you can still flip open but tight. And I also used it with the cover flipped behind, just had to adjust the holder to fit the leather flip on the left side and the phone on the right. I will post pictures after I go back to the case, using a slim armor for the time being, it fits good too.
BigE said:
It will be my 5th holder with them, for different phones.
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I assume you meant the dock and not the dock holder?
Why do you keep buying all these docks?
I would recommend the Craigsdock dock. The one single dock will work with all Galaxy series phones, including Note II. So you just buy one dock and it fits them all. And you don't have to worry about whether you have an extended battery or cover. It still fits. And all in a slimmer/smaller package than the ProClip and with a better (IMO) charging solution.
I've had the ProClip dock. I like the Craigsdock dock better. And with the Craigsdock, you can change the type of USB connector easily. For non-carhome mode, for USB-OTG or for any other type of MicroUSB connector you may need. And it's an easy swapout.
Just a heads up.
Though the ProClip dock "holder/mounting base" is pretty nice.
http://www.craigsdocks.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/
I have the brodit active dock with usb connection. This model suits the phone with case .
Photo shows the s3 but works on s4 too.
Maybe you can use mhl via the usb I dont have mhl so I cant test.
Is the wire fixed in to the dock. My old iPhone one had a fixed jack in the dock and you plugged the iPhone into the cable into the fixed jack. I emailed Brodit about their g4 active dock because it comes with a molex connector block. I wanted to know what connections the block took but I don't think they understood me
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bennetski said:
Is the wire fixed in to the dock. My old iPhone one had a fixed jack in the dock and you plugged the iPhone into the cable into the fixed jack. I emailed Brodit about their g4 active dock because it comes with a molex connector block. I wanted to know what connections the block took but I don't think they understood me
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I dont have the active holder with the molex connector. Mine has a male usb . The wire is fixed to the dock . See pic.
OK thanks so I wouldn't be able to use an mhl adapter with it like I need to on that model.
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OK thanks so I wouldn't be able to use an mhl adapter with it like I need to on that model.
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Unless you can plug in the mhl adapter to the male end of the usb lead and from there into the charger via some sort of adapter.
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That's why I'm looking at the one with the molex connector. It was so easy with the iPhone. You just plugged the iPhone cable into the bottom of the holder. I was kinda hoping it would be the same with the s4 one.
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bennetski said:
That's why I'm looking at the one with the molex connector. It was so easy with the iPhone. You just plugged the iPhone cable into the bottom of the holder. I was kinda hoping it would be the same with the s4 one.
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I think the difference is that there is somewhat of a standard with Apple dock/lightning cables, but it's a zoo with micro-USB male adapters. There's no standard shape for them to machine to. I suppose they could match the OEM cable, but most people only have one of those.