Hi,
I have an universal 5$ car mount in my car, which it sticks to the windshield by Vacuum.
The vacuum suction is pretty good (comparing to my GPS other one which falls down after few minutes :\), it keeps stable for months.
But the spring arms which make pressure on both side of the mobile to hold it, are suckish.
The spring had broken 999 times and it gets really crappy (maybe a cause of the sun [its damn hot here])
So now I'm looking for a new one, I thought of universal or specificly for Desire HD,
I prefer universal so my mom and my brother will also be able to use it but if it downs the quality back to my old crap, it ain't worth it.
I'm open for any suggestion you got.
Thanks,
Yarden.
in my thread about my mazda 6 there was one who linked me a universal holder which looks to be good...
i have ordered it but havent recieved it yet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124985
ah the sticky one?
I'm not sure about it, I've seen an explanation video about it and the describer lady when she plugged the phone to it, she pressed so hard to make it sticks,
I don't think that's a pleasure daily mission for me.. :\
I use a Brodit and have done for about the last 5 phones i've had! they are specific to your phone & car though so not much use to your other family members. You buy it in 2 parts, a mount specifically for you car, and a holder specific to the model of your phone. If you upgrade phone, you just buy a new holder for the phone. They are superb quality and hold your phone rock solid.
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steve75dhd said:
I use a Brodit and have done for about the last 5 phones i've had! they are specific to your phone & car though so not much use to your other family members. You buy it in 2 parts, a mount specifically for you car, and a holder specific to the model of your phone. If you upgrade phone, you just buy a new holder for the phone. They are superb quality and hold your phone rock solid.
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happy owner.
+1
yes that is one of the options i also checked out. But in my car - it's either going to cover the vents or sit somewhere i don't like - so i opted for the universal one - which the gf also can use for her wildfire
Smirge said:
yes that is one of the options i also checked out. But in my car - it's either going to cover the vents or sit somewhere i don't like - so i opted for the universal one - which the gf also can use for her wildfire
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you can use the brodit mount with a herbert richter goose mount. I've done this before with my PDA and it works a treat. Unfortunately I've already binned it as I thought I would not use it since I've sold my PDA. But now I'm looking to make another one.
Can you give me a link for this brodnik mount please?
I barely find something in eBay.
mcjordan92 said:
Can you give me a link for this brodnik mount please?
I barely find something in eBay.
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Direc linking does not work so Just go to
http://www.brodit.com/
and search for desire hd.
well it seems very quality and solid.
Unfortunately after long time surfing and finding out that's a worth buying something, I realize this site doesn't sell it, and as I understand it doesn't sell it for my country (Israel)
Is there any other option to buy it from somewhere else? like ebay / amazon?
btw, I have mitsubishi lancer 05, and of course Desire HD
thanks for the tip !
Hi mcjordan92
mcjordan92 said:
well it seems very quality and solid.
Unfortunately after long time surfing and finding out that's a worth buying something, I realize this site doesn't sell it, and as I understand it doesn't sell it for my country (Israel)
Is there any other option to buy it from somewhere else? like ebay / amazon?
btw, I have mitsubishi lancer 05, and of course Desire HD
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Have you asked DSL Developments, if they will export to your country? they also have these links:- Our Brodit Friends Page that might help you.
You could ask the same of this company, if they will export to your country:- MobileFun.co.uk:- Brodit Accessories
Take Care
TheQuest
Haicom is the BEST car craddle for Desire HD. Look for the thread opened weeks ago here
Thank you...
I have the brodit car mount. Works really well.
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I have one of these and they are REALLY good and i can swap between my iphone, and android phones without any issues
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
They are just under £15 inc delivery
A|ex said:
I have one of these and they are REALLY good and i can swap between my iphone, and android phones without any issues
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
They are just under £15 inc delivery
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That looks interesting, is it made of plastic, and can you mount the DHD in portrait mode without slipping off the clip?
A|ex said:
I have one of these and they are REALLY good and i can swap between my iphone, and android phones without any issues
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
They are just under £15 inc delivery
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wow, thats amazing product
so simple and brilliant. I want to buy it.
Where do you see it in 15 euro? the cheapest I saw is (like the original website) 30$ US
RAM Desire mount any use?
I have used the RAM arm for something else in the car but the mount is good.
You can get spares too for it from the dealer or direct and other ends fit too. Just said else where got a desire case from them and a discount when checking out dunno if it will work outside the UK but "TESCO 1" worked when I just shopped for a desire case and iphone charger.
btw Tesco is a big UK shop not a dj
But hey worth a go to save a few $$$ or £££
Steve
Yeah but 95% of these "castom" mounts for HTC doesn't fit if I use silicone case,
And I got pretty massive one from case mate (its double protection, silicone + plastic)
So it ain't useful for me.
Any way I bought that clips universal holder of exogear (for 33$ free shipping), when it arrive ill feedback here if it worths
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I will start the ball rolling!
-SGP Crystal Clear Screen Protector
-SGP SILKE
-Androbot Strap with cleaner pad
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Nice! where did you buy the Androbot Strap with cleaner pad, is it available here in Singapore? thanks
Thats one awesome strap cleaner link to purchase site ?
This is my phone.
SGS crystal clear screen protector
and different colored jel/silicon cases.
Waiting on a flipcase to arrive from France
DaRkMyk said:
Nice! where did you buy the Androbot Strap with cleaner pad, is it available here in Singapore? thanks
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I could only find one supplier for these cleaning pads - based in South Korea. There is someone else selling them on another forum, but for a lot more money than the original supplier on alibaba.com
I found one of those awesome cleaning pads on eBay by searching "android cleaner pad," $5.23 with shipping (ships worldwide from South Korea).
Spitfire128 said:
I found one of those awesome cleaning pads on eBay by searching "android cleaner pad," $5.23 with shipping (ships worldwide from South Korea).
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Ta for that - had to go look that up on ebay.com, as he's not showing on ebay.co.uk. Had to request revised total, too, as shipping to the UK isn't shown on his US auctions.
Prufrock said:
I could only find one supplier for these cleaning pads - based in South Korea. There is someone else selling them on another forum, but for a lot more money than the original supplier on alibaba.com
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Yup, I also saw that from eBay, but I was kinda hoping there's a local seller so I won't need wait for 2 weeks.
I also saw a post at hardwarezone.sg, someone is selling but on a higher price (+4S$)
DaRkMyk said:
Yup, I also saw that from eBay, but I was kinda hoping there's a local seller so I won't need wait for 2 weeks.
I also saw a post at hardwarezone.sg, someone is selling but on a higher price (+4S$)
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I bought on hardwarezone. Quite ex but I really like it.
My list so far, I'll take photos later:
Nokia CA-75U TV Out Cable - £1.85 from Xcorsize
Nokia DT-29 Fold out desk stand - £1.75 from an eBay seller
Nokia CA-101D short length 15cm MicroUSB cable [get the D for the shorter length] - £1.99 from SuperETrader
HI-122 Galaxy i9000 Premium Car Holder with FXFactory 600mA MicroUSB Car Charger - £11.99 from FlashSuperstore [WELL recommended, the Samsung car dock will have to do something special for me to consider it over this one!]
Oldies migrated from my last phone:
Standard flip patent leather case - £? from ?
Generic Bike Mount Cradle - $?? - DealExtreme SKU ??
MicroFibre cloth Freebie from Specsavers
Jabra BT320S Stereo Bluetooth headset - £5 bargain deal from Orange [I made a tiny hacked microUSB charger for it too]
Sennheiser CX500 Headphones - £15 bargain deal from Play.com
2x Wiimotes + Nunchucks - £standard RRP from anyshop since I have a Wii already - wonder when we'll get proper bluetooth drivers!
iGo Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard - £?? - bought for cheap from Play iirc - left this at my other place so I've not gotten around to testing it yet
To Get:
16GB MicroSD £18.00 from 7DayShop
Android Phone Charm - $2.70 from DealExtreme SKU 42021
45X Microscope/Endoscope with 2-LED Illumination - $4.85 from DealExtreme SKU 22831 (Why? because http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/09/the_5_iphone_microscope_mod.html )
Universal 13mm 2X Telescopic Lens Attachment for Digital Cameras and Cell Phones - $11.20 from DealExtreme SKU 15617
15mm Detachable 180-Degree Wide Angle Fish Eye Lens for Cell Phones and Compact Digital Cameras - $16.75 from DealExtreme SKU 39814 (Why? see the customer youtube review!)
Universal 13mm Wide-Angle/0.67X Macro Lens Attachment for Digital Cameras and Cell Phones - $10.37 from DealExtreme SKU 14953 (Why? see the customer youtube review!)
Samsung Desk Cradle - TBA
Samsung USB -> HDMI [if it exists] - TBA
The Android Robot screen cleaner charm in the OP
I think I'm addicted to this gadget
my cheap casing
I don't have accessories (so no picture needed), because I feel it's a phone, not a fashion accessory.
Threads like this makes me worry about the rest of the male race
I don't see threads like this as a way to show off the "beauty" of your phone, but more to share ideas and accessories. A lot of people thought the cleaner thing the OP had was useful and looked nice, so that's what you get out of threads like this one.
andrewluecke said:
I don't have accessories (so no picture needed), because I feel it's a phone, not a fashion accessory.
Threads like this makes me worry about the rest of the male race
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You really ought not put the weight of the male race on your shoulder's Andrew, I'm sure humanity will survive without your concerns; you'll just end up giving yourself a stomach ulcer
If you felt the Galaxy S was just a "phone" you would've probably opted for a simpler device that did one thing well - but you're really missing out on a lot. As it stands mine's used for GPS navigation [hence the car charger + cradle], Internet browsing, music and video playback [hence the mini stand - TV Cable, Stereo Bluetooth - and when I can - I sneak in a game or two whilst waiting for various appointments], the HD Camera opened up further possibilities [I usually use a digital SLR, this phone is always with me and so the glass lenses look useful] and offline storage [hence the mini USB cables and large cards] - and I rather admire the aesthetics so despite the Gorilla Glass - I think cases are useful to maintain the product in as best a condition as possible.
So your concerns aside - threads like this are a pretty good way of ascertaining what 3rd party products are out there - whether materialistic or not.
Expect a better update on the stuff I've bought, particularly the car cradle - it took me a while to decide what to get!
andrewluecke said:
I don't have accessories (so no picture needed), because I feel it's a phone, not a fashion accessory.
Threads like this makes me worry about the rest of the male race
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Indeed, if there's one definite way to judge a man, it's how his phone looks Screw the fact that people want to protect their $500+ dollar investment with a case and a screen protector.
plz gtfo
I'm not saying you shouldn't buy a case and such.. I'm simply saying, I've noticed an increasing number of other guys who won't say it directly, but who believe their mobile phone may help them pick up..
But yes, I am interested in useful accessories.. Just saying...
andrewluecke said:
I'm not saying you shouldn't buy a case and such.. I'm simply saying, I've noticed an increasing number of other guys who won't say it directly, but who believe their mobile phone may help them pick up..
But yes, I am interested in useful accessories.. Just saying...
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It may work in underdeveloped countries, but in the rest of the world iphone brings in the partners.
Sent using my personal Dis-organizer GT-I9000
mickeko said:
It may work in underdeveloped countries, but in the rest of the world iphone brings in the partners.
Sent using my personal Dis-organizer GT-I9000
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hehehe, offtopic:
http://www.techi.com/2010/08/iphone-users-have-more-sex-than-android-users/
I wonder if there's a graph of potential STDs per platform?
just some of my case
My phone (SGS I9000 obviously ), screen protector applied.
Golla phone wallet (Gavin)
2xSpare screen protectors. (unbranded)
2xSpare batteries (unbranded)
Charger I9000 and USB + EU adaptor (Yiboyuan)
Oh, and you can see part of the wrist strap I use, it's from a cheap LED flashlight I bought.
(not on picture) iTech Clip S35 stereo bluetooth doohickey. Haven't actually tried it with the SGS yet, got it stupidly cheap in store here (~US$12) about seven months ago, so it's technically not an accessory for my SGS.
My case with kickstand hasn't arrived yet, but I'm hoping it won't be too long before it joins my i9000 accessory family.
Aaron8282 said:
I will start the ball rolling!
-SGP Crystal Clear Screen Protector
-SGP SILKE
-Androbot Strap with cleaner pad
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Can you post more photos of that Androbot thing? And maybe a link from where you bought it?
I think I like it
Would really like to get a nice car dock/clip to use, hopefully one that allows the keyboard to be opened while it's in the dock, and be charging/3.5mm plugged in.
Satechi
Hey,
First post.
I just got the G2 and a Satachi SCR-31. The universal mount (plus a iPhone mount) works perfect with the G2. It has a clever button on the back that adjusts the width of the holder. Plus cushy sides.
milopalmer said:
Hey,
First post.
I just got the G2 and a Satachi SCR-31. The universal mount (plus a iPhone mount) works perfect with the G2. It has a clever button on the back that adjusts the width of the holder. Plus cushy sides.
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Can you open and use the keyboard with that mount? It doesn't look like you can, but maybe that's just from the pictures I'm looking at.
It may be possible... I'll give it a try tomorrow. I worried that it will be precarious, but we shall see.
it works!
I tested it this afternoon and it works with the keyboard open or closed! I will add photos in the following post.
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Nice toyota (scion?) but thanks for the pictures!
wow that's pretty neat. i wouldn't mind getting one.
My head unit has A2DP so I stream music to my car over bluetooth. I would also like to use the navigation feature of the G2 so I would like a car mount, and one with a car charger built in to it would be amazing so I could run the cable so it's not in the way and just leave it plugged in and set my phone down in it and it would charge automatically (I'm lazy, so sue me.)
I kind of doubt that anyone will make one of these for the G2 because those types of car mounts are kind of rare, so I was looking at ones that might be compatible. Motorola makes one for the Droid X that looks like it actually might work. Check out the size comparison:
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/T-Mobile-G2-phone-size-compare-pc_4839.html (pick Droid X from the drop down)
and if you click on the side view and line up the phones, you can tell that the USB port is in pretty much exactly the same spot. The G2 is smaller, but wider. I don't think the extra width will be a problem since A. the mount has some extra room to accomidate a case, and B. the front lip is purely cosmetic and could easily be filed down.
It might be kind of ugly, only because the G2 is a little bit shorter than the Droid X.
As you see from this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaxqSDkcmP0
The Droid X mount has a removable sleeve so in my mind that pretty much guarentees that it will fit the G2. I'm thinking about buying one to see.
What do you guys think?
What about like this one being used for the Desire? The HTC Desire and the G2 have very similar specs...minus that pesky thickness!
G2- 4.69 in (119mm) x 2.38 in (60.4mm) x .56 in (14.1mm)
Desire- 4.69 in (119mm) x 2.36 in (60mm) x .47 in (11.9mm)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgtEDCWpLgY
I like that one too but is it clipped on to the air vent ... I want to say slits? Or is it clipped somewhere else?
Also, I think the tob clip would have to be filed somewhere cause the 3.5mm jack is almost in the middle of the device so the poses to be a problem.
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philosophics said:
I like that one too but is it clipped on to the air vent ... I want to say slits? Or is it clipped somewhere else?
Also, I think the tob clip would have to be filed somewhere cause the 3.5mm jack is almost in the middle of the device so the poses to be a problem.
Sent from my HTC Vision
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Im not quite sure, honestly I hope its the air vent. My phone gets sooooo hot when in my car in GPS mode. Being near and in shot of the air vent would surely help, no?
Hmm, come to think of it, Im pretty sure that Desire I posted was in an Iphone 3GS car dock. You think the G2 would fit into Iphone 3GS ****? Id imagine no but like ive said, G2 very similar in size to Desire besides the extra heft in thickness.
It's worth a shot but someone has to guinea pig it for us. I would but I don't get paid till next week and that's a little long to wait for an answer.
I really wouldn't mind trying one of them out though. The droid x dock looks a tad bit more promising imho...
Sent from my HTC Vision
The desire dock in that video doesn't appear to have any charging capibilities, which I would like. I think I'm going to shell out the 35 for this droid x dock. Worst case, I just resell it
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
Wait bud, we have another thread opened about a bluetooth option for the car. Charging the device became a concern there as well but a few ideas came out.
Now these 2 threads can mingle, you should refer to it to see if there is a better alternative...
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philosophics said:
Wait bud, we have another thread opened about a bluetooth option for the car. Charging the device became a concern there as well but a few ideas came out.
Now these 2 threads can mingle, you should refer to it to see if there is a better alternative...
Sent from my HTC Vision
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Well if you're concerned about having space to plug in an aux cord, then maybe the droid x car mount is right for you. There is going to be a bit of extra space at the top of the phone since the droid x is taller than the g2. Personally, I have a head unit with bluetooth and a2dp so I don't need an aux cable.
Yellowfrizbee said:
What about like this one being used for the Desire? The HTC Desire and the G2 have very similar specs...minus that pesky thickness!
G2- 4.69 in (119mm) x 2.38 in (60.4mm) x .56 in (14.1mm)
Desire- 4.69 in (119mm) x 2.36 in (60mm) x .47 in (11.9mm)
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Personally, I'd love to see the N1 dock get adapted for use with the G2.
Damn, I can't post links yet...well google "nexus one car dock" and the second result from mobilecrunch has a few nice pics.
I think its a great design!
dude8383 said:
Personally, I'd love to see the N1 dock get adapted for use with the G2.
Damn, I can't post links yet...well google "nexus one car dock" and the second result from mobilecrunch has a few nice pics.
I think its a great design!
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That couldn't work, the N1 charge port is on the bottom of the phone instead of the side, and I think it may be MiniUSB instead of Micro.. (not sure though)
My Droid X car dock will get here tomorrow, and I'm going on a little road trip this weekend right after I get off work so I'll probably post an update, and if the dock works I'll put up a youtube video of it too.
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That couldn't work, the N1 charge port is on the bottom of the phone instead of the side, and I think it may be MiniUSB instead of Micro.. (not sure though)
My Droid X car dock will get here tomorrow, and I'm going on a little road trip this weekend right after I get off work so I'll probably post an update, and if the dock works I'll put up a youtube video of it too.
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Yeah, that'd be great if you could. Also you would have to run this without a case right?
Not necessarily, the droid X dock has a removable insert to accomidate cases. You might have to do some slight modifications to get one to fit. I don't have a case to test it with but I'll definitely see if it looks like there will be extra room.
I have a Proclip mount that i've been using in my car with my old iphone 3gs. I really like proclip but they don't have a clip for the G2 yet. I'm wondering what is everyone using as a car mount?
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No joke but I'm currently resting my phone on my ash tray that pops open, lol...
But there's already a thread about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798303
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It works great, had it for my HD2 and using it on the G2. I like the vent mount and it swivels.
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/364/sfID3/344/productID/1594
That's the exact one I use as well.
Works a treat for me.
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I've been using this one from Arkon that I got off Amazon for 15 bucks. It looks a lot like the picture above, and it comes with a mount for the windshield, AC vent, and dashboard. The "clamps" also have a cutoff so I can charge my G2 even when it's mounted!
I can't post the link cause I'm new...but you can look it up on Amazon.
I just bought the Arkon mount, great reviews and great price! Thanks!
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I've been using this one from Arkon that I got off Amazon for 15 bucks. It looks a lot like the picture above, and it comes with a mount for the windshield, AC vent, and dashboard. The "clamps" also have a cutoff so I can charge my G2 even when it's mounted!
I can't post the link cause I'm new...but you can look it up on Amazon.
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Funny, I was just going to post about this Arkon G2 mount:
http://www.arkon.com/slimgrip/G2_car_mount.html
Did you get the same one or a different model?
Shady Gambino said:
Funny, I was just going to post about this Arkon G2 mount:
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Nice find man! I'm going to order one soon.
I kinda wish there was a little less backing for the camera lol
Definitely some great find guys. I actually got my proclip to work with my G2. Ill try to get pics up later. The only caveat is I can't charge the phone while it is in the mount. Why couldn't HTC put the usb connection at the bottom?
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using Tapatalk
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Universal-Windshield-iPhone-Holder/dp/B00295RB42
I got this at Target. Works great but I had to file the left side for the USB cable to fit through so I can charge it.
Best G2 car mount i've found online
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH6mJB2wuko
Link is in video also.
chickensushi said:
I've been using this one from Arkon that I got off Amazon for 15 bucks. It looks a lot like the picture above, and it comes with a mount for the windshield, AC vent, and dashboard. The "clamps" also have a cutoff so I can charge my G2 even when it's mounted!
I can't post the link cause I'm new...but you can look it up on Amazon.
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johnnylicious said:
Best G2 car mount i've found online
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH6mJB2wuko
Link is in video also.
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Looks like this is the one
Price: $10.44 + $6.78 shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Windshi...NNHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287505621&sr=8-1
This one is a bit cheaper but looks a tad fatter, not sure how it would look with the G2.. Thoughts?
Price: $10.51 & eligible for free shipping with Amazon Prime
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-IPM515-...1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1287505376&sr=8-2-fkmr1
I ordered the Arkon SM514 last night from Amazon. I've been missing my N1 car dock like crazy. I like the idea of this one from Arkon even more, because it looks like it will work great even with a case installed, and will give more angle and positioning options than the N1 dock does.
I'll post some pics once I get it installed. Can't wait!
I also ordered one of these 90 deg micro usb cables which may or may not be beneficial to use when the phone is docked. I use a USB charger in the car.
ProClip / Brodit is coming out with their custom Desire Z / G2 mount soon. It's on brodit's main site in sweden, but is not showing up on the ProClip USA site yet. I have their mount for my G1, and it's awesome. Very solid. Here's what the G2 one looks like:
Their mounts are pricey, but IMHO well worth the cost.
Dang I think we have a winner.. Oh wait, no case love?
HMM decisions decisions lol.
BTW as far as that Arkon one up top... what do you think of the cigarette lighter one?
http://www.arkon.com/manuals/SM521-MICRO.pdf (here's the manual anyway)
seancneal said:
I ordered the Arkon SM514 last night from Amazon. I've been missing my N1 car dock like crazy. I like the idea of this one from Arkon even more, because it looks like it will work great even with a case installed, and will give more angle and positioning options than the N1 dock does.
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Can anyone let me know if the Arkon mount works in landscape mode ? Since the legs are only on top and the bottom I wonder if the phone will slide out if I turn it sideways ?
gulo101 said:
Can anyone let me know if the Arkon mount works in landscape mode ? Since the legs are only on top and the bottom I wonder if the phone will slide out if I turn it sideways ?
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hmm according to pics here - http://www.arkon.com/slimgrip/assets/g2_mount_gallery/index.html you can use it in landscape mode. I am just a bit worried if the phone will not fall out in that position with nothing holding it on the bottom.
Also pics, video and manual on their website shows G2 in the product pics but not when I got to amazon or any other place that sells it. Can anyone confirm that those versions come with the extra long legs for G2 ? (part SP-SM050-LF - Extra Long Support L GN014-SBH egs (2 Pack) for larger phones)
why do you guys need to have the keyboard out while driving, doesn't make sense to me.
Also for landscape mode
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Univers...OOZO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287631801&sr=8-1
I think this is the BEST mount for the g2.
gulo101 said:
Can anyone let me know if the Arkon mount works in landscape mode ? Since the legs are only on top and the bottom I wonder if the phone will slide out if I turn it sideways ?
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As soon as I get it, I'll let you know. Check out the youtube video from the manufacturer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH6mJB2wuko). They show it working fine in landscape. Of course that's just on a bench, not in a moving vehicle. I'll check it out for myself soon.
I'm loving the idea of being able to leave the case on to use it, though. That was one annoying thing about the N1 dock...popping the case off every time I needed to use the dock.
I also agree that driving with the keyboard out seems ridiculous.
jaytxvo said:
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Univers...OOZO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287631801&sr=8-1
I think this is the BEST mount for the g2.
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Have you used this one specifically with G2 ?
Hi all,
I just got my TF700 and a Moko case from amazon, and wanted to share the case's pictures for all the "I must find the perfect case for my infinity" people out there
First of all, case is this, $19.99:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088IA9PC/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01
So far I like it, I used to have a similar (different brand though) for my Acer A500, and I use the vertical orientation to read comics, PDF documents etc.
You can also remove the tablet cover from the main flap case (or whatever it is called), which is a bonus for me because it makes holding the tablet easier / less bulky. There is an elastic band on the back of it once you remove the cover from the case to make it easier to hold with one hand.
I did not try to fit this on a dock without the case removed by I doubt it will fit. I can try it tonight if anyone wants it.
Flip cover closes with magnets, there are no Velcros or tabs.
And the pictures are attached.
Thanks for the review and the pictures (especially the pictures). You may want to copy and paste this (or link to this post) into the case thread so it wont slowly get lost in the fray.
Chief Geek said:
Thanks for the review and the pictures (especially the pictures). You may want to copy and paste this (or link to this post) into the case thread so it wont slowly get lost in the fray.
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Thanks for the suggestion, I just copied the link the main case thread.
The tablet slides into the dock just fine with the cover.
Fuuu I was deciding this case or the poetic one and now that I see the pics I see how much more stylish and less clucky it is the poetic has a spare for the keyboard and they detach but I didn't want to case my keyboard... Hm it still hasn't shipped what to do...
That's the one I have and I'm very happy with it. So far, MoKo has been AWESOME in their quality and customer service, it's tough to find those two things together anymore.
I think this one looks a lot more boss. Anyone know?
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Transfor...TF8&qid=1343798038&sr=1-8&keywords=tf700+case
jdeoxys said:
I think this one looks a lot more boss. Anyone know?
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Transfor...TF8&qid=1343798038&sr=1-8&keywords=tf700+case
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It doesn't fit the TF700.
californiarailroader said:
It doesn't fit the TF700.
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Damn, thanks for telling me, was just about to buy it. Didn't notice the tf201 (searched tf700 case on amazon).
jdeoxys said:
Damn, thanks for telling me, was just about to buy it. Didn't notice the tf201 (searched tf700 case on amazon).
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No worries! I actually bought that case, as did some others on here when it said it was compatible with both, a few days after we noted that it didn't fit right they took the TF700 out of the description, so if you need a nice case for a TF201 I have one. Man, I think I have a closet full of old cases, chargers and other phone stuff I've accumulated since getting my first cell in 1995 lol
My first Cell, circa 1995-
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I got it with Contel Wireless of CA in Ukiah, Contel was absorbed about a year later by their parent, GTE Mobilenet and then became part of Verizon of course in 2001. Up here, Contel served Mendocino & Lake Counties, aka RSA (Rural Service Area) 344 aka Cal 9.
californiarailroader said:
No worries! I actually bought that case, as did some others on here when it said it was compatible with both, a few days after we noted that it didn't fit right they took the TF700 out of the description, so if you need a nice case for a TF201 I have one. Man, I think I have a closet full of old cases, chargers and other phone stuff I've accumulated since getting my first cell in 1995 lol
My first Cell, circa 1995-
I got it with Contel Wireless of CA in Ukiah, Contel was absorbed about a year later by their parent, GTE Mobilenet and then became part of Verizon of course in 2001. Up here, Contel served Mendocino & Lake Counties, aka RSA (Rural Service Area) 344 aka Cal 9.
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Dang, that's pretty retro, man. My oldest cell phone was one of those motorola tiny bar flip phones (I was a luddite for quite some time). Luckily, I've moved on past those days. Also, I can never seem to find any of my old stuff, maybe it just disappears.
LOL - I remember UPGRADING to that model.
Here's retro for you - in the late '70s / very early 80s my father had a motorola car phone with a ROTARY dial (pre cellular).
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LOL - I remember UPGRADING to that model.
Here's retro for you - in the late '70s / very early 80s my father had a motorola car phone with a ROTARY dial (pre cellular).
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My dad had one in the 80s that you carried around in a suitcase, he was a US Postal Inspector from 1970-1990.
https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/
Danny Glover actually uses that exact phone in 'Lethal Weapon", he's talking on it on a freeway overpass in one scene. I graduated High School in 1990, and I don't remember anybody in school having a mobile phone then, nobody I knew even carried pagers, they were mostly restricted to government, police, businessman, etc. We used payphones when on the go, and regular landlines at home, the days of being on 24x7 hadn't arrived yet Heck, even when I got that first phone in 1995 mobile phones were still a novelty for most.
californiarailroader said:
My dad had one in the 80s that you carried around in a suitcase, he was a US Postal Inspector from 1970-1990.
https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/
Danny Glover actually uses that exact phone in 'Lethal Weapon", he's talking on it on a freeway overpass in one scene. I graduated High School in 1990, and I don't remember anybody in school having a mobile phone then, nobody I knew even carried pagers, they were mostly restricted to government, police, businessman, etc. We used payphones when on the go, and regular landlines at home, the days of being on 24x7 hadn't arrived yet Heck, even when I got that first phone in 1995 mobile phones were still a novelty for most.
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LOL. That is pretty old school. It took a bit of google searching but I found a photo of my dad's old car phone. Sorry for dragging the thread wayyy off topic. Just funny to see the old tech. In thinking about it some more, it was probably early to mid '70s, not late 70's early 80s.
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LOL. That is pretty old school. It took a bit of google searching but I found a photo of my dad's old car phone. Sorry for dragging the thread wayyy off topic. Just funny to see the old tech.
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Lol No worries, I think we're all having fun in there with this I remember those, Mannix had one in his car on tv-
Bought the same case on Amazon but found one flaw
I bought this exact same case on Amazon for my TF700 too. I really like it except for one small (or major depending on your view I guess) flaw. if you try to take a pic with the 8mp camera and the flash goes off, the bounce back from the edge of the case near the lens creates a lot of glare in the picture. I haven't tried to find a work around other than to take the tablet out of the case. Just thought I would post as a heads up.
when connected to the keyboard, can it still close?
timrock said:
when connected to the keyboard, can it still close?
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Yes it does close with the dock.
hey fincan
can you comment on the weight of this case? the amazon page says its 5 ounces which is a little hard to believe... thanks.
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Yes it does close with the dock.
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Hi Fincan,
Do you think it is possible for you to post a couple of photos showing the case with the tablet + dock closed?
I am really interested in the case, however if it does not close properly with dock, I will not order it.
both can be installed with one hand - VERY important to me ..
just not sure about the design ...
Thanks
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davigol said:
both can be installed with one hand - VERY important to me ..
just not sure about the design ...
Thanks
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From the two, the one on the right. Because of the soft rubber cushions, so the bezel will be safe if mounted without a case. With a case on, either works.
Yep, the one on the right for protecting the N4.
I have the one on the right. I bought it from Tesco for about £6 in store. It works well and doesn't need a perfectly smooth surface to stick to. Mine sticks to the leather dash of my MG ZT with no issues.
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Neither - take a look at...
http://www.mountek.com/
spile said:
Neither - take a look at...
http://www.mountek.com/
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Interesting but how do you connect the power charger? Need to look a little closer over the weekend, but I couldn't see one.
Also, would need to find UK seller
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spile said:
Neither - take a look at...
http://www.mountek.com/
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I had one of these. Worked until the pads came off because of the texas heat. Never worked again because I was too lazy to glue the pad back and when I got around to do it, I lost the side pads.
kpjimmy said:
I had one of these. Worked until the pads came off because of the texas heat. Never worked again because I was too lazy to glue the pad back and when I got around to do it, I lost the side pads.
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They do sell replacement side pads for only $1.50 on their site and Amazon.
inside the CD ?
and you can't use the CD while using it ?
It's not abit useless mount ? why not to use one of the dash or winshield holders ?
I have one of the Mounteks. Haven't used a CD in years so it wasn't a problem for me. I'd rather not block any more of my view putting something on the windshield. Surely, the CD player mount isn't for everyone since it depends on where your slot is located.
The one on the right. Dont like glossy stuff like the one on the left.
Re the Mountek...
Yes you can play a CD but obviously not eject it!
Yes you can order from the UK - it came within 10 days of me ordering it from the US manufacturers
Yes there is no problem charging via USB - the lower "shelf" has a hole for the USB plug.
Proclip/Brodit all the way!
Ordered the Mountek from the US, so I'll post my thoughts.
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Well, not got the dock yet but great customer service from Mountek. Shipping has been refunded but it's still not shipped yet.
"Thank you for your purchase of the nGroove*MT5000-D, Mountek's*Universal CD/DVD Slot Mount. We are incredibly sorry to inform you that we are experiencing technical issues with our shipping software, and your item has not yet shipped. However, this problem will be resolved as early as Monday 01/28/2013. We understand the inconvenience this may cause, so we'll be refunding your shipping charges promptly. If you prefer to cancel your order and receive a full refund, please reply with the message "cancel my order" within the next 24-48hrs. Otherwise, we'll ship your mount as soon as possible!
We know you are anxious to use your nGroove MT5000-D.*"
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Bump for people looking for one of the mounts in the OP. Google offers (I think only in the USA, sorry!) has them on sale for $19 bux for the next 4 days. Today is 2/14/13.
https://www.google.com/offers/ppo/S...rzH2j-qwfhqbsihngHKL_wf9uWthdwNIN-agoehgt5L1y
I've been using the CD mounted one for about a week. Love it! Much more secure and my CD player still works.
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http://mobile.dailysteals.com/
There is an iOttie mount for $10 with free shipping today.
Hope this helps.
If you're looking for one handed operation, the iOttie mounts are the ONLY way to go in my opinion. Plus they have that excellent patented suction cup.
hgigh said:
http://mobile.dailysteals.com/
There is an iOttie mount for $10 with free shipping today.
Hope this helps.
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Unfortunately, this looks like the Easy Flex 1. iOttie has an updated Easy Flex 2 where they improved the one handed usability of the docking system. I think the new one is only $16 on Amazon (and eligible for Prime), so it's not that much more either.
beckmaneric said:
Proclip/Brodit all the way!
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+1... i'll never use anything else.