I have been looking at vehicle mounts for my new touchpad, but have come up a little short. From my experience, most (if not all) of the universal mounts are horrid. Knowing that many of the Ipad/Ipad cases are compatible, I wonder if any of Ipad vehicle mounts are compatible as well. Does anyone have experience with any of these?
Just out of curiosity... what would you be mounting the touchpad in your vehicle for?
LateralOctober said:
Just out of curiosity... what would you be mounting the touchpad in your vehicle for?
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My thought is to tether it to my galaxy s II for internet, and also share GPS. My receiver has an aux input, so all of the audio will run though my car's speakers. Hopefully I will be able to listen to internet radio/mp3, take and receive calls, navigate, etc. using the touchpad.
Try this one:
http://www.ram-mount.com/NewProducts/tabtiteipadmount/tabid/3617/Default.aspx
I'm using that holder (I used a different mounting system that I already had - just ordered the 'cradle').
As for Why: I've been doing 10" Tablet GPS with my Viewsonic G-Tablet and now my Touchpad for over a year.
You can pick up an inexpensive Bluetooth GPS (or use sharegps on your android phone). You can then either tether to cell for data (and use Google maps, waze, etc), or you can buy something like CoPilot and use offline nav.
If you do a lot of road time, it's a great tool.
sounds like a good idea, maybe i will try that. Thanks!!!
I really want to be able to leave my TP in my aCase when in the vehicle, it is just too much of a hassle to take it out. For this reason, I've decided to fabricate my own vehicle mount. I have a few ideas, but I'm going to have to wait for some materials to arrive. When I get something together, I will definitely post some pics and/or video here.
On a side note: I am unable to connect my TP and Galaxy SII via bluetooth using CM7.1 Alpha 2.1, so there isn't much I can do yet. Here's to hoping that its fixed in the next release.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6wqheBYpIU
Not sure if this helps anyone but it's what I did!
I just ordered the RAM-B-166-TAB3U so ill post a youtube video when it comes this weekend.
How did it work out for you?
I've also started to research car mounts pretty heavily for a couple of reasons. One, navigation and easy access for other tablet tasks I might need while on road (focused and within reach of me as driver), but also Two, for my kids to YouTube and NetFlix from the rear seats.
Due to these needs it seems the best options are either the floor (bolt that connects to seat) mounts seem to be the most effective or cup holders. Something tells me the cup holders won't hold it securely enough while in motion but also are typically geared for driver/passenger need and wouldn't be high enough to view from the rear.
This led me to believe the air vent mounts or suction mounts would be most ideal for all needs but again, tend to be less firm in motion and also don't allow for actual interaction with the tablet as pressing it will probably dislodge it.
VERY interested in staying up to date on this thread, anyone with any suggestions and/or recommendations, please chime in!
I forgot where the video is, but someone was able to install a nook color directly into their car (honda accord I believe), as in the nooks screen was basically the head unit. Looked pretty slick, and might be an option. Other than that, I would trust very few car mounts with my tp.
I bought one on ebay for 20 bucks. Came with a case,screen protecter and stylus. Cant wait to get it in
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Ok, I've been a very proud owner of the Samsung Omnia i8910 for a few months now... Still considering which phone I'm going to keep now after getting the Nexus one.
But I just wanted to confirm that awhile back I bought a car dock/holder for the Omnia but to my suprise and delight it fits the Nexus absolutely perfect. IMO this is the best car holder on the market. Proclip USA makes excellent products and I can confirm this particular dock is not only excellent but fits the N1 perfect as well.
Defininetly more expensive than others especially those you can find on ebay from china... but for me well worth it. If anyone is considering this their website - proclipusa.com - you need to select your country and then they give you the option for make of car and make of phone. Obviously there is no selection for the Nexus one but I can guarantee the model of phone you need to select is the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD, the product number is - 511020 - put that in the search and you'll find it. This is for the Holder with tilt swivel which is perfect for maps & navigation as you can swivel it landscape for great looking directions... they even have a model with a built in charger but I just opted for the holder with tilt swivel.
I am not affiliated with this company whatsoever just a happy customer.
Again it is expensive but I love it and love the fact you can select the make of your car and it comes pre-configured to mount to it.
**Edit: Forgot to mention there is no drilling and messing up your dash... just simply applies with a sticky backing and can easily be uninstalled without any damage whatsoever.
I am not sure that what you are describing or the pictures attached are what is typically considered to be a dock.
A dock would include a charging station, that is the purpose of the contacts on the bottom of the Nexus one. Ideally, the docking station would allow you to use transmit the Nexus One media thru the auto sound system.
Thanks for the information but that is a phone holder not a dock. The dock will be capable of charging the phone through the contact points on the bottom of the N1. The dock may also interface with your car radio and possibly other functions yet to be determined.
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Ok, I've been a very proud owner of the Samsung Omnia i8910 for a few months now... Still considering which phone I'm going to keep now after getting the Nexus one.
But I just wanted to confirm that awhile back I bought a car dock/holder for the Omnia but to my suprise and delight it fits the Nexus absolutely perfect. IMO this is the best car holder on the market. Proclip USA makes excellent products and I can confirm this particular dock is not only excellent but fits the N1 perfect as well.
Defininetly more expensive than others especially those you can find on ebay from china... but for me well worth it. If anyone is considering this their website - proclipusa.com - you need to select your country and then they give you the option for make of car and make of phone. Obviously there is no selection for the Nexus one but I can guarantee the model of phone you need to select is the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD, the product number is - 511020 - put that in the search and you'll find it. This is for the Holder with tilt swivel which is perfect for maps & navigation as you can swivel it landscape for great looking directions... they even have a model with a built in charger but I just opted for the holder with tilt swivel.
I am not affiliated with this company whatsoever just a happy customer.
Again it is expensive but I love it and love the fact you can select the make of your car and it comes pre-configured to mount to it.
**Edit: Forgot to mention there is no drilling and messing up your dash... just simply applies with a sticky backing and can easily be uninstalled without any damage whatsoever.
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link? can you provide a link from where you bought the dock from?
Yes I think I put the link in at the OP but its at proclipusa.com
Also stated I believe is that yes I just bout the holder and since there is an opening at the bottom charging is perfect as it hooks up right to the bottom but I didn't get the other version offered which included a coiled charging station.
I do like the look of that phoneclip, however my only concern that I can see is, how does the phone not vibrate out of it while its horizontal?
This fits the N1 so good that it almost takes two hands to pull it out... there's no way it can come out without pulling it out and certainly not due to vibration.
Would it being as tight as you say, cause it to wear out on the phones material on the sides?
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Would it being as tight as you say, cause it to wear out on the phones material on the sides?
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Seconded, this would be good to know too. Although I've already ordered one, which hopefully should just connect to the existing brodit mount I had for my Touch Pro 2.
Wow, I checked into that website. I really like the interface of the website. How it shows pictures of your specific dash, and where and how the phone will sit. Very expensive. I mean 65 bucks, for the setup and that is only the mount and swivel. No way. When the real Nexus One docks come out. The Car Mount is going to be 50 and the desktop mount will be 40. Both the dock's will use the gold contacts on the bottom for charging. And the car dock should have options to work directly with car stereo (optional of course).
Wait guys it's coming about 10 day is my guess.
Well mine came in the post today. Screwed onto the existing mount I had for my Touch Pro 2 just fine. The N1 does indeed fit fine but is very tight. Didn't scratch the phone and no way is it falling out when horizontal.
I've been using my Iphone in car with this dock.
Just Mobile Xtand Go (google it)
I was really impressed to see that it EXACTLY fits my N1
IMHO, it's really the best dock around
now...i am just missing FM transmission.
Would you need pics...please request
I am using this car dock until the real Nexus One docks are ready. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DQQBVW...e=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B001DQQBVW
If you are looking for a good bluetooth stereo for your nexus that works really well. Try this one. http://signature.crutchfield.com/s_105KDA805/JVC-Arsenal-KD-A805.html?search=JVC+KDA805&ssi=0
Once you sync your stereo with your phone the first time. You can just leave your phone in your pocket if you want, you can answer phone calls from your stereo, or even make them from your stereo if you want, you can listen to music from your phone on the stereo by just using the stereo's remote. With you phone still in your pocket.
If a person doesnt want to replace their stereo and just want's to use a fm transmitter. Get the motorola t505 I used it for 3 months it does work. Hands free driving syncs with any stereo any car. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875982214&Tpk=motoraloa t505
The ProClip holders are quite nice, but I think the Omnia II might be a better fit:
Nexus One: 119 x 59.8 x 11.5
Omnia II: 118 x 59.6 x 12.3
Omnia i8910: 123 x 58 x 12.9
The OmniaII's width is just .2mm thinner than the Nexus and thickness is only .8 thicker.
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The ProClip holders are quite nice, but I think the Omnia II might be a better fit:
Nexus One: 119 x 59.8 x 11.5
Omnia II: 118 x 59.6 x 12.3
Omnia i8910: 123 x 58 x 12.9
The OmniaII's width is just .2mm thinner than the Nexus and thickness is only .8 thicker.
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just ordered the omnia II I will report once received.
http://www.amazon.com/Type-AC30267-60-XGrip-Universal-Holder/dp/B001PRPBB0
BEST Phone holder.. BY FAR
bought this to use with my G1 back when the Sprint Hero Nav app was dumped.. used it many times and works excellent with the Nexus One as well ... it rotates landscape and it unclips to use in the dash vent .. i originally wanted it because it doesnt interfere with the touchscreen and its low profile wont let it vibrate too much..and it has a good grasp on the phone without damage (i run a track setup on my suspension with competition spring rates and coilovers.. along with solid engine mounts)
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http://www.amazon.com/Type-AC30267-60-XGrip-Universal-Holder/dp/B001PRPBB0
BEST Phone holder.. BY FAR
bought this to use with my G1 back when the Sprint Hero Nav app was dumped.. used it many times and works excellent with the Nexus One as well ... it rotates landscape and it unclips to use in the dash vent .. i originally wanted it because it doesnt interfere with the touchscreen and its low profile wont let it vibrate too much..and it has a good grasp on the phone without damage (i run a track setup on my suspension with competition spring rates and coilovers.. along with solid engine mounts)
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Any pictures? I couldn't find any online besides that amazon one. How about some with the n1 attached and also attached to a car vent?
looks good thanks!
Though I did order a car mount, i just spotting this one and like the fact it's made for the nexus one.. not sure if i'm going to get it or not and return the one i just ordered.
http://www.nexusoneblogaccessories.com/servlet/the-Nexus-One-Car-Mount/Categories
http://cgi.ebay.com/GPS-ViewSonic-G...90531526629?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item43a50747e5
selling info on how to add gps...$152 so far? I think people think its for a tablet.
Funny...it was $152 when i posted but closed at $65
I do not think he is a cheater
The title of the lot is written exactly what he sells, in the description of the lot as spelled out in detail the appointment. Not even English-speaking customers convert the text in the description before you buy the lot. Perhaps for this lot are fighting a service company that would purchase description and then make upgrades tablets.
GPS on a 10" tablet? Apart from using it in walking mode, why? It would be useless for a car, it would take up half the windscreen and mopunting at dash level it is going to block off half the controls.
fab4272 said:
GPS on a 10" tablet? Apart from using it in walking mode, why? It would be useless for a car, it would take up half the windscreen and mopunting at dash level it is going to block off half the controls.
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Back seat driver?
Until you have it in your car you have no idea. I have and it is awesome. Yes I want to get an internal GPS.
I just got my bluetooth gps today...have to try it $20 on ebay. . Right now i use my archos 5 and i'm pretty happy with it. I would think if you drove for a living it would be worth it....but i still think whoever wins this auction is not going to get $150+ worth of anything.
I have tried using google maps with bluetooth gps on the tablet (tethered to my phone) and it is awesome. I would still want an internal gps though.
I prefer the bluetooth gps as you can mount it in the windshield to get good coverage. I don'want my "G" sitting in the windshield too hot and too bright
Here you go boys and girls... get them while they 20 bucks cheaper @
http://www.cellularaccessory.com/ecs-m979beg.html
This is the official Samsung USA car mount found here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-M979BEGSTA
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Here you go boys and girls... get them while they 20 bucks cheaper @
http://www.cellularaccessory.com/ecs-m979beg.html
This is the official Samsung USA car mount found here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-M979BEGSTA
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that looks pretty nice but even still a little pricey.
mavictb said:
that looks pretty nice but even still a little pricey.
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just got mine in today... it's legit badass. very sturdy and it's a suction cup that actually holds suction. the actually phone holder offers 360 degrees rotation and tilt. i give it two thumbs up!
I just got one from http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/26866 for a little under $33 delivered. I have used Cellularaccessory (the OP's source) in the past and found them very helpful as well.
The mount is "OK" in my book. While nicely made and holds the phone well, it isn't anywhere near as adjustable as I would like in terms of angles. There is only a small amount of adjustability in the ball joint that connects the cradle to the arm, perhaps +/- 20 degrees.
Another drawback is it launches the &*^%ing car-mode app/screen and ties it to the home button, which makes for a less-than-useful phone (until I can figure out how to customize that app away).
On the plus side, the lever for the suction cup is very easy to use (much better than, for example, the twist-to-lock used by TomTom).
I also like that there isn't stress on the phone's micro-USB connector. That connector has been a failure point on other phones.
It includes a standard Samsung CLA, which may or may not be able to provide the 1.1A that the T959V can take to charge. I use a USB cable and the Elago 1A (dual) CLA-to-USB which lets me charge the phone, as well as a headset/speakerphone from a single socket. Apparently Amazon has seen enough sales of the Elago line (love their Nano II microSDHC reader) that they have picked them up themselves. JoWow has been good in the past for many orders and Elago items (they were previously the only Amazon-related source).
I'll probably end up ditching the suction-cup arm and figuring out how to better mount the cradle. From what I have read, it isn't the industry-standard pattern, so it will have to be something custom.
I actually made my own mount using a cheap piece of crap mount off Amazon and my old Magellan GPS mount. I took the front part that actually holds the phone, and used a dremel tool to cut new holes in the back so that it would slide on to the arm assembly of the GPS mount. Fits perfect and looks awesome. Best of all, it doesn't fall off my windshield anymore!
Anyone have an issue using a bluetooth headset while docked? It seems to disable unless I undock, make call, and redock.
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I was actually thinking about getting:
cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-4G-Car-Mount-CD-Dash-Holder-Dock-/150620135124?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2311a8ded4#shId
It mounts to the CD player.
jchambers said:
I was actually thinking about getting:
cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-4G-Car-Mount-CD-Dash-Holder-Dock-/150620135124?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2311a8ded4#shId
It mounts to the CD player.
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Make sure you let us know how that works out. It's interesting... But what if you wanna mess around with your cd player?
What about the ac vents? Perfect spot. Ready to reach, out of the way of everything...
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Ever since I found out kids with better parents than mine could movies in their car I wanted to the same. Except I would be driving not riding.
Helpful tool: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M8ST36/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
It says windshield mount but I use it on my dash and it works perfectly fine. An important note (for all suction based cradles): heat your car up first as cold air and suction cups do not mix well for your device's longevity.
Charging while doing so: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MUBXO6/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
A highly reviewed item but one which I think has damaged my battery as my battery life is now awful. I suggest searching for the official Samsung car charger instead.
I've always used the ProClip Move system (branded as Brodit outside of the US) so any of our devices can move between any of the mounts in our cars. Nice thing is it is secure from falling (i trust this more than suction cups which always seem to fail for me) and it's fast to just slide the device in and out. proclipusa.com
Does the proclip mount for the GT7 (1st Gen) Tab work for the GT7+?
Here's another option: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/ECS-K1E2BEGSTA
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Does the proclip mount for the GT7 (1st Gen) Tab work for the GT7+?
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I've never used the ProClip device specific mounts. I usually either stick the Move system male onto the cardock of my devices or for the tablets, I stick it to the case I'm using. I like the thin quality of the Move system as I can stick them to the device's case and not add a lot of bulk.
I have vehicle specific Proclip mounts that then have the female Move adapter attached. This way no matter which of us drive either vehicle, my wife and i always have a way of mounting any of our devices to the dash.
edit: I must add that the Samsung official vehicle mount for this that theundeadelvis linked to is intriguing - just really expensive compared to the price of the actual unit. The other problem with that mount is that you probably wouldn't be able to use it with a case. The major advantage is the 30-pin connector looks like it would be a clean looking slide-in instead of mine where the power cable hangs loose when the tablet isn't in my mount.
bought mine yesterday....the dash mount...on RM 30 (or US$ 10)...
originally for 7, but work perfectly for my 7+...
masterinc said:
bought mine yesterday....the dash mount...on RM 30 (or US$ 10)...
originally for 7, but work perfectly for my 7+...
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Do you have a link?
I just got this: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-ab...-cup-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-p1000-black-54828
It works, though a bit tight. I heated up the 90 degree angle plastic part of the thinner "one arm" end of it and bent it out a little bit to make it easier to get the Tab in. That's all it needed, really, though it did work without modification too
Just be careful, as in many US states, having a screen visible to the driver displaying videos is illegal (not to mention, probably really dangerous). With a dashmount it'd also be extremely easy to see from another vehicle.
That's why you see the in-car video monitors almost always visible only from the rear seat. Otherwise if they're visible from the front they typically have a gear-lock so they won't display when the vehicle is in motion.
Just a heads up. Stay safe!
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Just be careful, as in many US states, having a screen visible to the driver displaying videos is illegal (not to mention, probably really dangerous). With a dashmount it'd also be extremely easy to see from another vehicle.
That's why you see the in-car video monitors almost always visible only from the rear seat. Otherwise if they're visible from the front they typically have a gear-lock so they won't display when the vehicle is in motion.
Just a heads up. Stay safe!
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Indeed. It is foolishly dangerous to drive while watching South Park. I try to mitigate the danger by watching during deadlock traffic.
Another note to fellow drivers:
I believe simply having such a large object on the dash can count as obstructing your view so that is an additional risk.
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Honestly if you have the funds go and get a ram mount you will not be sorry. I've had it with cheap mounts that fall off the windshield, a PITA to adjust or keep needing adjustments and stuck with the 1 size works for everything designs.
Won't let me post links so search for "RAM X-Grip II Universal Spring Loaded Tablet Holder & Mounts"
The arms and ball are made from aluminum and powder coated, the ball is also rubber coated. It's a universal system so it be configured however you like. Add another arm, swap the short arm for a longer one, want 2-3 arms? windshield suction cup to a handle bar mount no problem. Have the suction cup but no where to put it on windshield? get a adhesive suction cup base (sticky backed disc mounts on rough surface --->dash so the suction cup will work) they even sell the bean bag mounts too (weighted and anti-slip)
I have 2 of these currently. the one on my quad is 5 years old handle bar mount with the standard arm holding a gps (garmin 78cxs water resistant up to 8 hours and floats) I rolled my quad, smacked tree branches and crashed my body into it when i drive into a mudholes. With the countless car washes to remove the dust, clay, mud etc this mount has never let me down, it stay on my quad all the time, zero corrosion, all the hardware is stainless steel. I even used this on the boat (salt water) borrowed the suction cup off the cell phone mount.
the windshield mount for my cell phone is rock solid and never moves or needs adjustment once set (universal cell phone holder). Very little flex (all from the bit of flex from the rubber suction cup). hardly any vibration at all. No problems reading incoming text while on the road. I save the replies for the lights.
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Like to add I know it's like 50-60 bucks but it will be your last mount you will ever buy. If i ever replace my quading GPS it would only cost me 10-14 bucks for new holder i can reuse everything else.
I found these at my local GPS store.
Anyone know if the tab + would fit in the original tab car mount?
It will fit but not perfectly. The fit is very tight. It helps to sand down the original mount to make the 7+ fit a little better. Not an ideal solution but you can make do if is all you have. And the charging does work with the 7+.
The OEM mount from Samsung also puts the Tab+ into "car mode". This keeps the backlight on if using for GPS or to watch videos.
As far as I can tell, they either haven't started making the mount for the Tab+ or it is severly backordered. I have been waiting for an email from Samsung announcing it is available for order, for a couple months now.
Also, RAM has a Tab+ specific mount for around $20. You can then decide if you want to pay extra for a suction cup add-on or a permanent mount. These add-on mounts also will attach to the OEM mount, since it uses a standard slide lock found on most high end vehicle mounts/cradles.
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It will fit but not perfectly. The fit is very tight. It helps to sand down the original mount to make the 7+ fit a little better. Not an ideal solution but you can make do if is all you have. And the charging does work with the 7+.
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I did a google search on possibly installing the tab in my car as a replacement for my head unit.I think I came across your install from your sig I saw on the tab?
Yeah that is my install. Let me know if you have any questions on how I did it or what its like to live with on a daily basis.
Mounts - Docks - Stands - And Other Gadgets
I thought since so many of us have found pretty creative ways of using our tablets, it may be nice to discuss and compile a list of mounts out there that work and don't work. I myself get a bit too obsessed with mounting my gadgets. I really have no reason to need my tablet while driving, but that doesn't mean I don't want it there. I do however need it at work to be open and ready. Alot of available contraptions are a "One Size Fits Many" so you may know of something that works for someone’s iPad or Galaxy Tab that may work here. You don't have to have owned it, if you found something post it up, someone else may buy it and give it a whirl or have had it in the past.
Car Mounts
• Cup Holder Tablet + Phone Mount $50
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This one has decent reviews. The only complaint I see is that it doesn't hold the tablet perfectly still, but keep in mind your mounting a 10" tablet in a car, and in this case via the cup holder. It's not a RAM mount, but it's also a fraction of the price and doesn't require extensive installation. This one is a likely candidate to be ordered and tested out. I like that it gives a spot to place your phone or other stuff such as change or chargers. Speaking of which, it looks like you would have no issue plugging the charging cable in if you were using an inverter or found a car charger that worked.
• Arkon Seat / Floor Mount for Most Tablets $40
This one seems very low profile, very non-intrusive. It includes an 18" flexible arm and a mount that claims to hold 7"-12" tablets. It is important to note that Amazon has something like this listed (see below) that turned out to be total garbage. Hoping this isn't just a rebranded product since it is twice the price.
*Update* Found it on Amazon and it has 4/5 stars with 27 reviews. Pretty good. Havnt read through reviews yet though. Oh and it's cheaper!
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• Arkon Windshield Mount $26.30 These mounts on extension arms tend to experience alot of bounce while driving, however I have experienced great results by using one of the dashboard beanbag GPS/Phone holders to rest the tablet on which results in a wonderfully stable position.
•RAM Mount Large Tablet Mount If you have your wallet ready and you just want a solid dependable mount without trying a bunch of different products, then RAM Mount is for you. Their X Grip is getting pretty good reviews for holding all sorts of devices and they offer numerous mounting solutions. Expect to pay $100+ for the full setup.
• Pro-Clip $50 + Vehicle Mount
I'm a big fan of ProClip mounts, howver I think they are over priced on some models. I have written How To articles on making your own ProClip type mounts elsewhere on XDA if anyone is interested. But they are very solid mounts and well worth it if you can justify the cash. You buy two halves. One for your phone, one for your vehicle. The positive side is if you get a new phone, youy buy just half the mount costing you roughly $30-$50 or if you get a new vehicle or want to mount it in a new location you buy that piece. I have found that it's quite easy to retrofit the phone half to a generic or home made car half. They offer a variety of mounting options. The only one they have is for the TF100 but it may work as there seems to be a little bit of a gap in the back.
• Goosneck Seat bolt mount on Amazon $20-$25 This one I originally bought and it was garbage. It wobbled very badly and not at the bolt point, but th play in the mount. Add to that the actual tablet mount was too small and would fit my Nook Color at best, and my TF700 wasnt even close to fitting. Stay Away!
Desk Stands
•Cyber Acoustics Universal Tablet Stand (IS-4000) $28.39 I like how this one lifts the tablet up a little leaving room to place your phone or other items below it while providing a nice large strurdy base.
• Rocketfish Tablet Stand $10 At only ten bucks, this is a steal. Rocketfish has a reputation of being pretty damn good at an affordable price. Not the best, but not expensive either. It has a hole in the base to allow charging cable.
•CaseCrown Wood Stand (Redwood) Simple but different tablet stand. Will not allow for horizontal charging (unless upside down, but it does stand out of the crowd by being a nice looking wood design with groves to adjust the angle. And hell it's only $10, that's cheap for anything other then plastic.
• Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand $10 This stand comes recommended by fellow users who say its a great little fold up stand and it can be had on eBay for about half the Amazon price.
Desktop Docks
Note: As it stands right now, the TF-201 and TF700 Keyboard docks from Asus seem to be identical despite claims of incompatibility. A big thanks to CraftyHack for being suspicious enough to start tearing his toys apart.
• TF201 Keyboard Dock Amethyst Gray $125 These are all over the board in price right now. The plunged originally when Asus claimed they were incompatable, then shot back up when it was discovered to be the same damn thing with a different sticker. These KeyBoard docks are great value to those wanting more then a tablet but don't want a netbook. They pack an extra internal battery boosting runtime up substantially and offer SD card port and a few other features. Many report that they tend to be a little unstable when placed on your lap or other non flat hard surface.
•TF700 Keyboard Dock in Champagne $150 Reported to be the same as the TF201 dock, but matches the newly released Chambagne Infinity.
Other Contraptions
Empire Adjustable Flexible Arm Mount $40 This is something like I was looking for in order to "float" a tablet above my monitors at work. There are several of these of different designs on amazon. Will link a few and will try one out.
• Dockem: Wallmount for any device $15 This is a really cool idea, just two adhesive back brackets that you place on the wall to hold your device. Limited applications, but I think using to hold your tablet on the side of the bed side table to keep it safe and out of the way would be nice. Not for me, but could be useful for someone.
Hope This Helps
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Very helpul posted!
Haven't thought of it till I noticed this thread...
A mount for my truck would be nice.
Anyone know of a wifi camera that might connect to a tablet for rear view video?
Excellent post!
Thats OK said:
Haven't thought of it till I noticed this thread...
A mount for my truck would be nice.
Anyone know of a wifi camera that might connect to a tablet for rear view video?
Excellent post!
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LOL, now that's thinking outside the box. You could always do a netbook under the seat. Hell why stop there, set up your own in-car wireless network, either by way of tether or broadcast hotspot. If you tether to PC you could use IP cameras! Yea I know overcomplicated but that's kinda why we're all here right?
But back to reality, a mount in your vehicle could be useful. One of my main reasons for exploring this option is because I no longer own a dedicated GPS. I use my phone for all my nav needs and on occasion you lose data signal at the worse possible time. With NavFree you have offline maps that will get you headed to where you need to be. Plus there's the option of catching up on news, listening to music and things like that especially if you find yourself sitting and waiting alot.
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LOL, now that's thinking outside the box. You could always do a netbook under the seat. Hell why stop there, set up your own in-car wireless network, either by way of tether or broadcast hotspot. If you tether to PC you could use IP cameras! Yea I know overcomplicated but that's kinda why we're all here right?
But back to reality, a mount in your vehicle could be useful. One of my main reasons for exploring this option is because I no longer own a dedicated GPS. I use my phone for all my nav needs and on occasion you lose data signal at the worse possible time. With NavFree you have offline maps that will get you headed to where you need to be. Plus there's the option of catching up on news, listening to music and things like that especially if you find yourself sitting and waiting a lot.
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Heehee...
NavFree 'eh?
That's one we could use.
Wish RAM or Proclip made a fitted tablet mount for the vehicles.
I had one in the towtruck I was driving for the GPS and hand radios.
It snapped in right across where the radio was and I could tilt it toward me.
Popped it right outta there when I quit driving for AAA.
Looks like RAM makes a mount for tabs and laptops...not cheap however and the no-drill set-up takes a little vehicle dis-assembly.
I have the RAM iPhone mount for the truck, but the iPhone is a pain in rear to use or see while driving.
So I don't use it.
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NavFree 'eh?
That's one we could use.
Wish RAM or Proclip made a fitted tablet mount for the vehicles.
I had one in the towtruck I was driving for the GPS and hand radios.
It snapped in right across where the radio was and I could tilt it toward me.
Popped it right outta there when I quit driving for AAA.
Looks like RAM makes a mount for tabs and laptops...not cheap however and the no-drill set-up takes a little vehicle dis-assembly.
I have the RAM iPhone mount for the truck, but the iPhone is a pain in rear to use or see while driving.
So I don't use it.
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If you own a heat gun and some very basic tools then just make your own. It's not as pretty, but it's damn near as functional as a ProClip. I did a write up How To on the note forum. I didn't update it with the final product because there was very little interest in making your own 100 car mount for $10. I still use it everyday and have yet to have any problems, even made a few for friends since then.
Ah-ha a DIYguy!
Them heater guns are very handy...
Yer right maybe I could whip sumpthin up!
Not like I'm real busy these days.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569099
Its nice cause if you mess up the holster you reheat and try again. Kydex is cheap and very forgiving, just dont cut it too small.
don't forget the Asus Audio and Connect Docks, which are still just vaporware mostly, but presumably en route.
http://www.slashgear.com/asus-audio-dock-hands-on-with-transformer-prime-06232637/
doody.
I thought this adjustable angle stand was a great deal for $4. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-new-P...1309123349443426966&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=4&
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569099
Its nice cause if you mess up the holster you reheat and try again. Kydex is cheap and very forgiving, just don't cut it too small.
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Groovy and excellent how to!
If the Kydex material is springy yet stiff enough I'm thinking it may just work to span the radio\stereo panel.
I can just plug the tabs headphone into the stereo's interface port for tunes.
The rest is just handled from the touch screen hmmmmmm...
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Groovy and excellent how to!
If the Kydex material is springy yet stiff enough I'm thinking it may just work to span the radio\stereo panel.
I can just plug the tabs headphone into the stereo's interface port for tunes.
The rest is just handled from the touch screen hmmmmmm...
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Yea thats sort of what I did. I listen to slacker radio every morning on my drive to work. I can review email and FB when I'm sitting at lights. It's great. Plan to do the same for my tablet. Keep in mind you have to get the right thickness of Kydex, which is available on ebay, its discussed in the thread. Kydex is what many "plastic" holsters are made of, its very resiliant stuff and tough as nails.
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don't forget the Asus Audio and Connect Docks, which are still just vaporware mostly, but presumably en route.
http://www.slashgear.com/asus-audio-dock-hands-on-with-transformer-prime-06232637/
doody.
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I'll add them once they officially announce them and put a MSRP on it. I love the looks of them and will probably buy one, but they are dragging their feet. These were released for "hands on" then they went silent. I really would like one, but c'mon asus.
Syn010 said:
I thought this adjustable angle stand was a great deal for $4. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-new-P...1309123349443426966&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=4&
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Thats for an auction.
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Thats for an auction.
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With very little monitoring of ebay sales for the item you can get one for $4 free shipping easily at auction.
Or you can buy it outright for $7 with free shipping eg:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Fo...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3a76c9715f
I've seen it on amazon too for a few dollars more.
Either way its a great stand because you can adjust its angles, and it folds up nicely.
Syn010 said:
I thought this adjustable angle stand was a great deal for $4. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-new-P...1309123349443426966&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=4&
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This is a great stand, I got it on Amazon for $9.35 with free prime shipping. I never use it though because my tablets are usually in a case... great stand though. Lots of angle options and its built like a tank.
Syn010 said:
With very little monitoring of ebay sales for the item you can get one for $4 free shipping easily at auction.
Or you can buy it outright for $7 with free shipping eg:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Fo...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3a76c9715f
I've seen it on amazon too for a few dollars more.
Either way its a great stand because you can adjust its angles, and it folds up nicely.
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AspenMan said:
This is a great stand, I got it on Amazon for $9.35 with free prime shipping. I never use it though because my tablets are usually in a case... great stand though. Lots of angle options and its built like a tank.
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I usually try to link Amazon as they tend to stay up for awhile where as, with some exceptions, most ebay items are gone in 7-10 days. I'll post the amazon link to it. Thanks for the suggestions guys.
Here's a great car mount by Akron, available on Amazon for $26.33. Bolts right to the seat bolt on the floor. REALLY easy to install. This is the 2nd mount shown in the OP.
To use it like I have it pictured below with the tablet in a case you have to open the clamps really wide and the springs sometimes get pulled of their anchors inside the mount. Simple fix is to take it apart (simple screws) and epoxy the ends of the springs to their plastic mounts. I also stretched out the springs a bit as to not be so tense. The whole fix took 5 minutes.
Other than the initial spring issue it's a very sturdy mount and unlike window mounts, it's not going anywhere. When I used it with my tablet without a case on the springs weren't an issue. The goose-neck does sway a bit while driving and isn't perfectly rigid. This is good because when you hit a big bump or for whatever reason the car is jostled it allows a bit of movement, much easier on the attachment point and tablet.
AspenMan said:
UPDATE: Just noticed you updated the OP with this mount.
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Been there the whole time, but glad to find someone who has had this one as I'm still flip flopping between what to get. I plan to gt the gum drop case when its released, do you think this mount will be big enough for something like that?
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Been there the whole time,
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Der... lol, my bad.
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but glad to find someone who has had this one as I'm still flip flopping between what to get. I plan to gt the gum drop case when its released, do you think this mount will be big enough for something like that?
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It should fit, but you'll have to fix the springs (or maybe that was just a fluke issue with my mount). It fit's my Xoom with it's Otterbox defender case on if that helps give you reference.