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Hi,
Has anyone purchased a car mount for their desire?
My Desire should hopefully arrive tomorrow and I'm trying to get some accessories for it! The car kit is fairly essential, I have the bluetooth radio that supports A2DP so I'm very excited!
Could anyone recommend a decent car mount?
I have a suction one for my N95 but I think I'd rather one that clips into one of the vents.
I`m waiting for Brodit to release one for the desire, supposed to be soon.
I used their active kit for my G2/Hero and its good. Easy to fit into your car, took 5mins, you have to buy depending on your make/model and where you want it mounted.
Look at the 'Desire Accessories':
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/trailblazer-universal-car-charger-and-holder-p22954.htm
Had it for several days... its cheap £9.99 and holds the phone and charges it as well! Delivery is megaquick too.
I read somewhere that the nexus one brodit is supposed to work with the desire - who's brave enough to try it now!?
paulruk said:
I`m waiting for Brodit to release one for the desire, supposed to be soon.
I used their active kit for my G2/Hero and its good. Easy to fit into your car, took 5mins, you have to buy depending on your make/model and where you want it mounted.
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Brodit have told me its imminent and to check the website for release (dsldevelopments dot com) within 14 days.
I've used them for years, just replacing the holder on the mount for each new phone.
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Hi,
I was really suprised when tried my old brodit holder for iphone 3G - its almost ideally fitted for Desire too No need to buy new one, hurrey!
jimmythekey said:
Hi,
Has anyone purchased a car mount for their desire?
My Desire should hopefully arrive tomorrow and I'm trying to get some accessories for it! The car kit is fairly essential, I have the bluetooth radio that supports A2DP so I'm very excited!
Could anyone recommend a decent car mount?
I have a suction one for my N95 but I think I'd rather one that clips into one of the vents.
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radskman said:
Hi,
I was really suprised when tried my old brodit holder for iphone 3G - its almost ideally fitted for Desire too No need to buy new one, hurrey!
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Isnt the connection different for the iphone or is it a passive holder?
jannen said:
Look at the 'Desire Accessories':
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/trailblazer-universal-car-charger-and-holder-p22954.htm
Had it for several days... its cheap £9.99 and holds the phone and charges it as well! Delivery is megaquick too.
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Yes I'm going for this too , looks like the mutts nuts
ferryrich said:
Brodit have told me its imminent and to check the website for release (dsldevelopments dot com) within 14 days.
I've used them for years, just replacing the holder on the mount for each new phone.
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Silly question, but wont the Brodit Mobile Phone Active Holder Tilt Swivel for Nexus One be ok for the Desire? It's on the dlsdevelopments website.
johnbanks said:
Silly question, but wont the Brodit Mobile Phone Active Holder Tilt Swivel for Nexus One be ok for the Desire? It's on the dlsdevelopments website.
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Ask brodit theyre fast at resonding. I`d say it might not work as the connections might not align up. I`d try and wait a few weeks for the desire one
to appear.
Silly question, but wont the Brodit Mobile Phone Active Holder Tilt Swivel for Nexus One be ok for the Desire? It's on the dlsdevelopments website.
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Ask brodit theyre fast at resonding. I`d say it might not work as the connections might not align up. I`d try and wait a few weeks for the desire one
to appear.
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I emailed them and they said it wouldnt fit due to the clearance being 0.1mm
We're out of stock of Nexus One - but we get some I will test it.
Desire Brodit are on the site coming soon - but there is no date.
jannen said:
Look at the 'Desire Accessories':
.mobilefun.co.uk/trailblazer-universal-car-charger-and-holder-p22954.htm
Had it for several days... its cheap £9.99 and holds the phone and charges it as well! Delivery is megaquick too.
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Really liked the look of this but I have an Audi A3 and the car cigarette lighter is housed within the ashtray about 3 inches from the outer dashboard. I doubt the trailblazer will fit.
Also it looks like the holding parts would go right over the volume controls on the Desire like it does on the HD2.
MINI WEIGHTED CUSHION FRICTION MOUNT with UNIVERSAL HOLDER for MOBILES SMART PHONES MP3 (SKU 5043)
I have just ordered this one for my desire, wanted something that wasnt a sucker mount and I dont like the airvent mounts, I also wanted something that meant that I could turn the desire from horizontal to vertical very easily without having to dismantle the device or struggle in doing so, lastly I wanted something that meant I could easily fit into another car quickly if i needed it, found this and it seems to fit the bill nicely, I have read up on the reviews on this mount with a garmin attatchment and they have all come back hugely favourable, love the fact that if i wanted to add another phone to the mount in the future all i have to do is to buy another back plate instead of the entire mount. was sceptical at first haven never seen a friction dash mount before but after reading the reviews and watching the video on the link i have provided and it only being £18.32 inc delivery i thought why not, will post up when i have received it and let you know how it is
buybits.com/product.aspx?id=5043
I have ordered the Nexus Brodit mount and it in fact does not fit as the Desire is 0.5mm wider and thicker.
So i have now ordered the Desire one from morpethmobiles.co.uk and should be receiving early next week so will post some pics
keleko said:
I have ordered the Nexus Brodit mount and it in fact does not fit as the Desire is 0.5mm wider and thicker.
So i have now ordered the Desire one from morpethmobiles.co.uk and should be receiving early next week so will post some pics
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As I have said here, I think they may be selling the Nexus mount as the Desire mount.
i suspect that aswell because i talked to brodit directly 3/4 days ago and they said it should take at least 2 weeks for the holder to be available.
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It annoys me some shops are selling Nexus accessories as Desire ones - like this dock and also Clove are marketing the Proporta Alu Leather case for both the Nexus and the Desire.
If Brodit and Proporta think it necessary to redesign their accessories to fit the Desire, shops shouldn't be selling the Nexus versions as if they were designed for the Desire. I am sure Brodit and Proporta would have been delighted if their existing accessories would fit as they would increase their market without all the new R&D costs.
I would be very annoyed if I bought something as designed specifically for the Desire, only to find in a few weeks that the manufacturer had brought out a version that really was designed just for the Desire.
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norm2002 said:
As I have said here, I think they may be selling the Nexus mount as the Desire mount.
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Thats rubbish, if it is then i'll kick off big time
Any one seen any nice car holders, I like the look of the brodit ones but I dont think they have updated their range yet.
Been using Brodit for a while now, love the custom mounts they do for almost every car on the road. Still waiting on the i9000 holder, but imagine it will be similar to their i5700 one, just getting a little impatient now, they are normally quicker than this at putting out new holders.
I received this from Brodit support yesterday:
Hi!
Thank for the interest in our products.
We have this under construction so please check our web for updates.
As soon as the holders are ready we have this ready it will be on our web.
But due to summer vacation we can’t say any clear date.
Best Regards
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So I guess it will still take some time ...
there's someone on ebay with 3 different models, ranging from $10.74 to $13 (vent mount, and two different windshield mounts - one of which appears to be very similiar to the OEM one samsung australia dealers are displaying, ie it will mount to driver's door window as well)
but the ebay seller's prices include shipping from Hong Kong - they're specific to the i9000, so i figured at the price, i'd grab one till Tmo USA had theirs up
his do not include any charger but as ive already got a Tmo car charger, i'm good to go for now
From Brodit:
Thank you for the mail.
We hope to release holders for this in the middle of August.
dakine said:
From Brodit:
Thank you for the mail.
We hope to release holders for this in the middle of August.
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Yikes! Its just a piece of moulded plastic and a USB connector.
TravUK said:
Yikes! Its just a piece of moulded plastic and a USB connector.
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I bought this to tie me over, it's really cheap and doesn't look half bad I think: cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-MOUNT-HOLDER-SAMSUNG-i9000-GALAXY-S-/120580246943?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c13248d9f
Got one of these as well: cgi.ebay.co.uk/Samsung-Bluetooth-Visor-Car-Kit-HF1000-Brand-New-/140408962166?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item20b106bc76
TravUK said:
Yikes! Its just a piece of moulded plastic and a USB connector.
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maybe they will be special!!
Brodit is a swedish company and normally nearly everybody in sweden is off during july. I guess that explains.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
dakine said:
I bought this to tie me over, it's really cheap and doesn't look half bad I think: cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-MOUNT-HOLDER-SAMSUNG-i9000-GALAXY-S-/120580246943?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c13248d9f
Got one of these as well: cgi.ebay.co.uk/Samsung-Bluetooth-Visor-Car-Kit-HF1000-Brand-New-/140408962166?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item20b106bc76
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yeah found same item on ebay UK, though from HK, but like you say will do until brodit release theres.
I ordered this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dash-Genie-Phone-Holder-Car-Kit-Samsung-i9000-Galaxy-S-/200488583857?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item2eae0d02b1
with my new Galaxy S. Hope to get them both today and test them out.
wuoma said:
I ordered this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dash-Genie-Phone-Holder-Car-Kit-Samsung-i9000-Galaxy-S-/200488583857?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item2eae0d02b1
with my new Galaxy S. Hope to get them both today and test them out.
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Let us know how this works out, I did see this but wasnt too sure how stable it would be, especially through the bends!!
dakine said:
I bought this to tie me over, it's really cheap and doesn't look half bad I think: cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-MOUNT-HOLDER-SAMSUNG-i9000-GALAXY-S-/120580246943?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c13248d9f
Got one of these as well: cgi.ebay.co.uk/Samsung-Bluetooth-Visor-Car-Kit-HF1000-Brand-New-/140408962166?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item20b106bc76
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For now, I've 'modified' my Brodit HD1 holder to fit my Galaxy S. Which seems to work ok. Just wish the GPS was a bit more accurate at times.
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Let us know how this works out, I did see this but wasnt too sure how stable it would be, especially through the bends!!
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The Galaxy S is light enough to stay put by itself on the Dash Genie. Though I found that the charging cable can pull on it and eventually un-stick it. I have to ensure the cable stays put and in the right position. It's not the bends that matter, more the potholes. And if you have to touch it it's fiddly. Neat idea, but would not buy it again.
i ordered ths one from ebay - it's specific to the i9000 - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190409500795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
figured i'd use it till Tmo came out with the Samsung OEM unit here in the states - but after seeing the price for the Samsung unit on techbuy in australia (iirc either $79 or $89 AUD) i might just stay with this one
same seller on ebay has another for a couple bucks more that looks real similiar to the samsung one techbuy has pictured on their web - it looks like it will turn a full 180 degrees in the horizontal plane so you could mount it on the driver's door window -
and he has a 3rd unit that is meant for vent mounting
Try Arkon.
Look at this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YulhYNgR6EM
Here is their website:
http://www.arkon.com/Smartphone_Holder.php
The company is based in the US.
I'm interested to here feedback on the dash genie http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dash-Genie-Ph...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item2eae0d02b1 does the phone securely stick to the holder (i.e the phone doesnt fall out when cornering hard)? - Does it work aswell in landscape as portrait? Is the red dot on the holder simply a magnet (does that affect signal or GPS?) ? - From the video on the auction it looks brilliant - I drive a 1 series similar to the one in the video too - so I know it will work on my dash
kirandeep said:
yeah found same item on ebay UK, though from HK, but like you say will do until brodit release theres.
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I actually received it today. First impresson: cheap but well designed. It comes with a little stick on mount so you can also stick the thing to your dash instead of the windscreen. The clamp is spring loaded so it can fit the phone even if it's in a case. I like it.
larryccf said:
i ordered ths one from ebay - it's specific to the i9000 - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190409500795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
figured i'd use it till Tmo came out with the Samsung OEM unit here in the states - but after seeing the price for the Samsung unit on techbuy in australia (iirc either $79 or $89 AUD) i might just stay with this one
same seller on ebay has another for a couple bucks more that looks real similiar to the samsung one techbuy has pictured on their web - it looks like it will turn a full 180 degrees in the horizontal plane so you could mount it on the driver's door window -
and he has a 3rd unit that is meant for vent mounting
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Did you receive the car mount yet, i am curious if it is ok?
I also ordered this one but haven't received it yet.
Regards
Peter
yeah - it'll do fine
definitely strong enough, grip wise on the unit - in fact a little too tight, so i dremel'd out the lower capture points to give it a little relief in the vertical axis (vertical when the holder is in "landscape" position
the mechanical action on the locking cam (that locks the suction cup) feels good, real solid
and the mechanical action on the capture nut that tightens on the ball socket is actually impressive - pretty infinitely adjustable, easy to find that sweet spot where the ball socket is stiff enough to hold the phone at the angle / position you want, while not letting the holder move or shift, plus with the wgt of the vibrant so light, it's not inclined to
Hi
I had a gooseneck i bought to mount my Nexus.. That unit has since broken somehow and I need a new one.
Previous one was listed as "8 INCH"... I'm hoping for something longer?
I dont even know where to start looking
XFreeRollerX said:
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I had a gooseneck i bought to mount my Nexus.. That unit has since broken somehow and I need a new one.
Previous one was listed as "8 INCH"... I'm hoping for something longer?
I dont even know where to start looking
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http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-14-Inch-Windshield-Universal-Smartphone/dp/B000W1PW96/
I got this about a year ago and it works great.. My windshield is very long and from some measurements I had to have at least 12" inches, and this one works out great. Just plan your bends ahead of time, like most of these kind of things it's just a stiff piece of metal in there... You can re-bend it, but it's not easy to do..
Only thing that bugs me is that since it's long, it does bounce. So what I did was make sure the base of it was resting on the top of my dashboard.
If I wanted to spend the money on it, I'd actually get a set which costs about $40 for the car mount, $40 for the phone mount, but it's custom per car and slides into the dash itself and can also be removed... If you're interested in that I'll find it, a quick google didn't locate it.. but I think I saw it linked from XDA somewhere. Looked really nice, but $80 is a bit steep for me and I'd love to get rid of my damn car
khaytsus said:
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-14-Inch-Windshield-Universal-Smartphone/dp/B000W1PW96/
If I wanted to spend the money on it, I'd actually get a set which costs about $40 for the car mount, $40 for the phone mount, but it's custom per car and slides into the dash itself and can also be removed... If you're interested in that I'll find it, a quick google didn't locate it.. but I think I saw it linked from XDA somewhere. Looked really nice, but $80 is a bit steep for me and I'd love to get rid of my damn car
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i believe you are talking about proclip
http://www.proclipusa.com/
their mounts are awesome and OEM looking, had i not just found an official google dock on craigslist i would be looking at a proclip system
Thanks for the replys I got the one from Amazon - looks good enough for me
I checked out proclip but I'm leasing a car, Not about to do something like that
malicious85 said:
i believe you are talking about proclip
http://www.proclipusa.com/
their mounts are awesome and OEM looking, had i not just found an official google dock on craigslist i would be looking at a proclip system
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That's it. Proclip is awesome, but it is an investment.
XFreeRollerX said:
Thanks for the replys I got the one from Amazon - looks good enough for me
I checked out proclip but I'm leasing a car, Not about to do something like that
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that's sweet that you found one you want.
for others that do not own the cars they are driving this is right from proclip's site.
The ProClip Center Mount attaches on the upper mid section of the dashboard. The mount clips into the dashboard seams between the panel sections, providing a very sturdy and tight fit. Average installation time is 2 minutes. No dismantling of the dashboard is required and there is no damage to the vehicle interior!
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malicious85 said:
that's sweet that you found one you want.
for others that do not own the cars they are driving this is right from proclip's site.
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Well my biggest thing is I'm investing something into a car I don't plan on keeping much longer.. once I buy the car I plan on getting shortly, then it is something I'll prob do
hi folks!last night i was looking around the web for a Car dock for my n1,and i found there are not many that hook on the dashboard (hate to have it on my windscreen,blocks the view).
I even looked for the Google official c.d, but it appears they are not selling it any more or not available for Greece
Could you experienced folks tell me which dashboard N1 holders are good? Are you using any?
thanx
would you recommend this one?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AIO-PREMIUM-HOLDER-CHARGER-GOOGLE/dp/B003AIND30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280068626&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Type-AC30267-60-XGrip-Universal-Holder/dp/B001PRPBB0
was using one of these until i upgraded to the HTC Car Dock worked pretty well
i looked for the HTC one,but it's out of stock almost everywhere,or it will be too expensive
i m looking for a cheap system,preferably maximum 30euros(around $60 i think)
i was thinking of looking for a "flexible neck" adapter,so that i can only change that,as my dad uses that for his GPS device
its a last resort,but i doubt i can find anything mountable on dashboard,and due to my car's vents( colt cz3) i dont know how compatible them "vent mountable" holders will be
i checked in proclip site but they didnt list my car
nexus one mounts
this site has a cool selections on car mounts check it out. http://www.amzer.com/HTC/HTC-Nexus-One-accessories.htm
I have had i-phones forever until i found the amazing N1 - I always used a cheap 30 dollar car mount for my Iphones and when i bought the N1 i found that if fits damn nicely into the iphone 3g mount for this specific dock.
The dock is a
Griffin windowseat that i bought at best buy - it fits snugly in what is intended for iphone 3g. I use it daily and would recommend it - i trimmed the ghost armor i have on the phone on all 4 corners where the dock holds the phone.
here is a link if you want - i mount mine just under the rear-view mirror!
Best buy
Android newbie here, hello
I'm waiting for my Sensation to arriwe and I've tried to find webshop which sells charcheable car holder designed for Sensation, but haven't found one yet I've previously used Brodi's holder with my N900, but they don't have one for Sensation yet.
Any good ideas where to point my browser? Thanks in advance
d-iivil said:
Android newbie here, hello
I'm waiting for my Sensation to arriwe and I've tried to find webshop which sells charcheable car holder designed for Sensation, but haven't found one yet I've previously used Brodi's holder with my N900, but they don't have one for Sensation yet.
Any good ideas where to point my browser? Thanks in advance
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HTC has it´s own charging car dock for this phone, as a original accessory, so get one from a htc dealer.
EnhancerFIN said:
HTC has it´s own charging car dock for this phone, as a original accessory, so get one from a htc dealer.
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Oh, good! How did I miss that when I was browsing HTC's website
Will try to find one then. Thanks!
I am waiting for a Brodit Mount and one of the UK suppliers says its coming "soon"...
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I am waiting for a Brodit Mount and one of the UK suppliers says its coming "soon"...
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I also mailed to Brodit Sweden asking info about Sensation holder, but got no reply yet. Brodit would be the best solution for me as I don't want to stick anything to the windshield and don't want to drill any screws to my car's interior. I also have the car specific adapter for my car already where I can mount any brodit holder.
Brodit is of course a good choice too, specially if you have the base part already installed.
Dock for my nexus came with the kind of sticky platter to be placed on the dashboard, to which the suction cup took it's contact. It was quite good solution too.
The Brodit mount I had for my HD2 was perfect and I will wait for the sensation one as I have the car mount already and just need the phone mount.
I sit mine in my old HD2 mount for now... but cant wait for it to released!
d-iivil said:
Android newbie here, hello
I'm waiting for my Sensation to arriwe and I've tried to find webshop which sells charcheable car holder designed for Sensation, but haven't found one yet I've previously used Brodi's holder with my N900, but they don't have one for Sensation yet.
Any good ideas where to point my browser? Thanks in advance
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Try www.expansys.com (or .nl). They sell the original HTC car holder.
Andy-D said:
The Brodit mount I had for my HD2 was perfect and I will wait for the sensation one as I have the car mount already and just need the phone mount.
I sit mine in my old HD2 mount for now... but cant wait for it to released!
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I don't currently own a Sensation, but isn't the charger connection on the side of the phone? How's that gonna look/work? Having the phone in landscape is not something i would be fond of.
The brodit clip+holder for the HD2 still works like a charm for me. Hope the sensation one will be just as good, since it's kinda holding me from getting one now.
Brodit
Just look on brodit for the Active Holder for HTC Wildfire S
That's how it will looks for the sensation
That's a bit of a bummer, just doesn't look good :x
Well, Brodit passive holder for the Sensation has been launched, so I'm guessing active holder won't be far behind.
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Well, Brodit passive holder for the Sensation has been launched, so I'm guessing active holder won't be far behind.
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Active is launched too, will probably order one Monday or Tuesday.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...9&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_500wt_1156
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