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[GUIDE] Very Simple Dash Mount

Just wanted to share my setup. It seems that a lot of you are really over thinking the physical mount. You don't need two simultaneous phone mounts, Leggos, or other silly gadgets.
It comes down to one simple idea: Attach the G-Tab to your dash with minimally invasive hardware so that it's sturdy, solid and won't go flying at your head in the event of an accident.
Items Needed:
Industrial strength Velcro
TWO thin galvanized steel (bend-able) fencing plates
(Found @ Home Depot, outside in the fencing)
Double-sided 3m mounting tape
FIVE MINUTES
Real simple...
Decide where you want the tablet
Take the two plates & either jam them into a seam in your dash with the double-sided tape (my method) or stick them directly to the dash.
I say to buy the galvanized plates, because you can now bend them to the proper viewing angle once mounted to the dash.
Once you have the mounting and bends done; cover the plates with the velcro.
Now put the opposite velcro pieces on the back of your tablet.
Viola!
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Lol... I didn't notice that little piece of extra velcro on my dashmat until I reviewed these pictures.
My other reason for mounting the tablet in this manner is for ease of removal. I like being able to unplug & remove it when I hit a coffee shop, line at the DMV or family get togethers. Lol
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Awesome! And with the money you saved, you can buy a better camera! LOL JK, thanks for sharing!

The cam on the EVO is actually pretty good. Gotta blame the blistering and bright Texas sun for those, lol.
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very cool setup. Could you maybe take a side picture too just to get another view of how the whole thing looks? Does it move at all when you drive around, like on turns or anything?

Sure, will do. Doesn't move at all. Not even a vibration.
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You could have saved even more money by switching to geico.

Great thinking! Went to TAGS Hardware to find some similar hardware to hook up my old Saab 93 car dash with a mount. With the torque app and/or maps running for navigation, it's pretty slick looking.
I have one piece of industrial velcro to stick to the right side dash on the back of the tab and it sits snugly on the left side lip.

More pictures, as requested. Sorry for the delay.
Sweet job April5th! Cheap and very effective.
Yeah! The Torque app is the ****!
I've got a fully built 02' VW Jetta with a 70mm stage 2 turbo. This app gives me very accurate numbers equal to my dyno and 1/4 mile runs. Sweet stuff.
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Thanks. I swear this has got to be illegal in GA though. Plus gtab has no intrinsic gps reciever so cant use that excuse.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vehicle Mount. (My proclip review)

Well, I've pulled out my CarPC setup and replaced it with an android tablet. I had been looking for mounting options and Proclip finally sent me an email confirming they had just released a mount for the Galaxy Tab 8.9
About pro-clip mounts:
At first I was quite skeptical about how sturdy this mount could possibly be... But after receiving it, I was fairly pleased with the results. It is quite strong. Feels durable. And the design is just right. Its not monstrous like some of those generic mounts out there.
They have 3 versions of this mount available for the Galaxy tab 8.9.
#511300 ($49.99US) OK.
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#512300 ($99.99US)eek...
#513300 ($119.99) ouch >_<
To mount the galaxy tab 8.9 in my 2006 Jeep wrangler, I needed to order two parts. The tablet holder (#511300) and the center dash mount clip (#853223).
The package arrived in good shape. Careful packaging was done so i'm pleased with that.
First lets talk about the holder it self.
The build materials feel strong. Much better than I anticipated. It's all plastic (except the screws of course) but it does not have that cheap plastic feel that some mounts have.
I noticed it has a sticker for http://brodit.se on the swivel mount. Must be the European main distributor perhaps.
When the table is mounted on the holder, none of the buttons or ports are blocked.
Its not very obstructive
And now the center dash mount clip:
This thing is over priced... Its all plastic. Im skeptical of the stability of this particular mount component.
And here are some pictures of the mount installed. Installation was a breeze.
The Table is used in my jeep for GPS navigation, music via a2dp, and OBDII data over bluetooth among other things.
It is held sturdy in place with no slack back, forth, nor side to side. The Tilt and Swivel feels just right. Its not too stiff to adjust, and it does not re-adjust its position on its on even when hitting moderate bumps on a trail.
I went out on a 2 hour drive to test it and i'm pleased. It held up really well. It was not bouncing / vibrating all over the place as I had thought it might.
The tablet gets tethered up to my phone for data, and sends music and navigation voice to my radio over a2dp bluetooth.
Feel free to ask any questions, or request pics if needed.

Have you seen any scratching of the device from its clip points?

orlandoxpolice said:
Have you seen any scratching of the device from its clip points?
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none yet.
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Very cool. Thanks for sharing this. I'm still debating whether or not to get one with the built in power cable...

I use this too. This in my setup with the 8.9 LTE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6bQxkjOaDI&context=C3303c06ADOEgsToPDskKzVLQ7ZM77871aXbu84Egj

Im more curious about the OBDII via BT...How did you set that up, as far as software/hardware goes? I have a 2010 Wrangler...<Jeep wave>
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looking for the LONGEST windsheild mount out there

hey guys. i have a chevy cavalier, and the windshield is quite far from the dashboard at it's lowest part. i saw endless mounts, but they were all short and in order to use them you'd need to lean forward.
i currently use a charger mount, but it's crappy - won't hold horizontally (the charger in my chevy is behind the steering wheel).
don't like the mounts that "stick" to the dashboard.
tried the mounts that stick on the vents - crappy as well.
any suggestions?

You have to be careful and not to have it too long because when driving, bumps will lower the arm because gravity dictates it so .
But Arkon sells a 8" inch one
http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/mobile-grip-flexible-car-mount.html
Have you tried mounting the mount to your dash with the assistance of a sticky dash pad or dash disk?

thanx mate !! i'll look into that arkon grip... it's a well made product so i think it can withstand rough roads...

tomer1981 said:
thanx mate !! i'll look into that arkon grip... it's a well made product so i think it can withstand rough roads...
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NP, but a trick I learned was to use a dab of oil on the suction cup when applying to the windshield. That way, the oil doesn't dry up as easily and then the suction will lose adhesiveness in the extreme heat.

Nice to know... Will definitely try that.
Thanks.
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You might also want to consider a different mounting position. I have mine mounted just to the left of my rearview mirror at the top of the top of the windshield. Up there it's nicely in my line of sight without being in the way. My car has a few powered items up there and some space behind a removable panel so I just modified the cigarette lighter adapter to tap directly into a switched power source up there and tucked it out of the way. The location works great for me and only about 2 inches worth of the charging cable are even visible so it's a clean looking installation.

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You might also want to consider a different mounting position. I have mine mounted just to the left of my rearview mirror at the top of the top of the windshield. Up there it's nicely in my line of sight without being in the way. My car has a few powered items up there and some space behind a removable panel so I just modified the cigarette lighter adapter to tap directly into a switched power source up there and tucked it out of the way. The location works great for me and only about 2 inches worth of the charging cable are even visible so it's a clean looking installation.
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that would be great but i have a car charger which is connected most of the time i'm in my car. don't want a cable hanging in my line of sight...
but - i've checked some mounts which hang on the vent, and a few of them have the option to tilt the mount left-right so that could be cool also...

Whoops, forgot to look into this thread again... If you don't have an option for tapping power up near the rear view mirror, you can always buy a longer micro USB cable and run it behind your dash and then under your A pillar and the front of the headliner. That's where the mic cable for my radio's bluetooth is run. I recently adjusted how my mount it oriented on the windshield and I can only see about 1 inch worth of cable even visible, and that's between the mount and the headliner. I'll try to remember to take a pic today...

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Poetic Keyboard + Case stand cover

I was originally worried about http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LM04T6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01 this case but it turned out to be quite nice. it does add bulk tho so i would reccomend it to travelers and those who work in non office areas, perfect for cafe's and other busy places. best thing is both cameras work with no obstruction, and can separate for days you know you wont be using the keyboard, and then it looks real slim, pockets for everything see pics below and ask any questions, there is suede on the inside it looks real premium
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Great photos. Thanks for that. I'm waiting on mine to arrive from the US (must be stuck on a boat somewhere). What youhave described is perfect for what I need the case for.

I happen to have essentially the same one, save mine doesn't have the SD card holders (although I remember them being advertised, I do not need them so I let it slide). I commute by train (4 to 5 hours per shift), and so far it has behaved commendably. It is bulky, but it does feel a bit safer than having the TF700 all naked in my bag.The corners are free, though, so if dropped on a corner the device will still suffer quite a bit.
End of story: even with a case, don't drop it?
PS: what I like as well is that the flap that folds over the screen backwards makes the tablet/dock combination quite a bit more stable when you let the contraption rest on it. Wow, that is unclear, but I do not know how to phrase it more clearly. Let's try this.
__/\ << = keyboard, screen, folding flap

I received mine today from Amazon and haven't quite decided if I like it or not.
Pros:
The case seems to be built well with quality materials. The leather and solid flaps will definitely protect it from the elements, to an extent. The leather is smooth and soft but easy to hold on to. It's like carrying around a book.
Cons:
The bulk is significantly more than I was hoping for. With the tablet and dock folded in it's about 2 inches thick, and this is before I've put any papers in the flap.
The tablet strap is less than 1cm wide and has a small piece of Velcro to keep the tablet from slipping out if you don't have it docked. That's it, 1cm of Velcro, not that reassuring.
The dock's elastic straps block both the USB port and the Charging port. Moving them aside every time you need to use the ports is possible but an extra hassle.
If I should decide to carry it without the dock, the case doesn't stay closed well, is loose and baggy on the edge, and I'm going to be afraid that the tablet will fall out since a 1cm piece of Velcro is all that would be holding it in.
I'll probably be returning this case and wonder if the RooCase TF201 cases will fit the TF700. I may have to wait for the TF700 cases to come out.

Waterproof GPS case for Nexus 4

I wonder if the N4 would fit in this waterproof handlebar-mount case.
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It looks like a definite maybe. The width would surely be too much but the height might be a bit too tight. I have a 90-degree micro-USB cable on the way but that still ads another 1/4" of height to the phone too. A little bit of foam padding would need to be custom-cut to keep it in there if it did fit and keep it pushed up to the top of the case.
I've also got one of those external USB battery packs that might even fit behind the phone and act to shim it out but it might be a tad too thick. I wish I knew exactly what the internal dimensions of this case were.
I wouldn't use the handlebar mount clamp but would instead vecro it directly to my handlebar bag on my bicycle (It's got velcro built in to do just this with a map case that came with it.) I would probably do the same exact thing with my motorcycle tank bag and be able to use it for either depending on what I was riding.

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I wonder if the N4 would fit in
It looks like a definite maybe. The width would surely be too much but the height might be a bit too tight. I have a 90-degree micro-USB cable on the way but that still ads another 1/4" of height to the phone too. A little bit of foam padding would need to be custom-cut to keep it in there if it did fit and keep it pushed up to the top of the case.
I've also got one of those external USB battery packs that might even fit behind the phone and act to shim it out but it might be a tad too thick. I wish I knew exactly what the internal dimensions of this case were.
I wouldn't use the handlebar mount clamp but would instead vecro it directly to my handlebar bag on my bicycle (It's got velcro built in to do just this with a map case that came with it.) I would probably do the same exact thing with my motorcycle tank bag and be able to use it for either depending on what I was riding.
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Did you try it? I've got a nexus 4 on the way and would love having gps on my motorcycle. I've looked for this sort of thing for my thunderbolt but didn't find a great fit.

It does fit as I have one for my mountain bike.
I also put a battery pack behind the phone with a right angle USB connector and use it like that.
The phone can also be used through the case without having to take it out all the time.
Rob