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Does anybody know if there is an external camera that can connect to the x7510? I've tried a few USB web cams through the USB port on the 4-in-1 cable, but predictably enough the device doesn't have a driver to use these.
In case you're wondering why, I have a rather sturdy plastic armoured case mounted on my bicycle handlebars. My Athena lives in there when I'm cycling. I have a clear lid on the case, so I can see the Athena's screen - it doubles as my cycle computer, plus a whole bunch of other tasks.
The Athena can (obviously!) record video, so it'd be easy for me to use it to record my progress, especially on steep downhill off-road tracks. This would allow me to see where I had made mistakes, so I can improve my riding (and my times!)
I took great care with making the armoured case and it is waterproof and very strong, for obvious reasons. I do need to be able to see the screen, so I cannot simply change the design to allow the use of the built-in cameras. Also, I'd like to mount a camera on my helmet. Preferably a cheapy webcam, as I wouldn't worry so much about completely destroying that in a fall. Needless to say I don't want to destroy my x7510!
Any suggestions are much appreciated!
Many thanks in advance.
I hope the vibration from biking wont damage your x7510 , it is definitely not suitable for x7501 i think ...
Lol! It is mounted in a type of high density foam, which should absorb a fair bit of vibration. I've been using it like this for around a year now, and at times at breakneck speed on some serious off-road downhill tracks, but have found no issues.
The case and phone survived a few crashes with no more than a scratch or two on the case.
But I do agree that it wouldn't be a good idea to use an x7500 or x7501 as the microdrives probably won't like it much!
Wow ! More than 1 year of hard bicycling with Advantage , this proved that it is pretty tough and durable with flash drive , but don't try this with microdrive otherwise once broken , you got to replace it and start all over again ! Good luck to all for outdoor use with your advantage , cheers
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.
jacksonj51 said:
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)
TailsNeon556 said:
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
Ok, I know it sounds crazy but has anyone out there found a good way to mount one of these to a motorcycle?
I have a couple bikes but my new long distance bike is a Honda ST1300 and I am to a point where I am either going to install another Garmin mount for my Street Pilot 2730 on the ST1300 or come up with some way to mount my Nexus One. Basically all I am looking for is the ability to listen to music and hear the navigation. I have the music and nav working now because I have a J&M 2003 CB/Intercom/Aux input on the bike. I can plug my phone in and get sound. So far I have been putting my phone in my jacket pocket with a headphone extension jack run to it. I would rather mount it so it would be easier to charge off a powerlet jack on the bike. I thought about buying one of the Google Car Docks as I like how it seems to securely hold the phone but I fear there is too much built into the base for that to work for me. I was going to pull the base off and try and modify it to use a RAM mount.
My other option that I was considering was a RAM Aqua Box for PDAs. Anyone out there ever try them? I was thinking I might be able to modify one to have a headphone jack and power pass through some how. That would give me the added benefit of being water resistant. My original plan was to just take it down when it is raining.
Anyone out there try any of this?
I have been trying to find something similar. I have the car dock and think it should be sturdy enough to use on a bike if you have a large enough flat area to mount it to. The way the suction cup locks in seems very secure. I haven't tried it yet but intend to soon. A ram mount solution would be much better, however. Has anyone tried the Iphone Ram mount with the nexus one? I've heard that the nexus one fits many of those Iphone cradles so this could be a possible solution.
I can't mount the suction cut to the wind screen as it has an electric windscreen that moves up and down. It would be fine if I had the screen up all the way but in the lower positions it wouldn't work out. About the only other place I could stick it would be on the tank and I don't like that location that well. So I guess I will have to keep my eyes out for a RAM solution. While the iphone and the Nexus are close in size I don't know how well it would work. The Car dock would be the best option. I guess I should just buy one and see if I can modify it to suit my needs. the generic holders are fine in a car but on a motorcycle where they are subject to a lot more forces (wind) and if they fall they are toast means I really need a secure mount.
Have you tried this
http://www.google.com/products?q=motorcycle+cell+phone+mount+nexus&hl=en&aq=f
Well, as of a few minutes ago, that google search gave two results. Of the two, the one intended as a bicycle mount looked like it'd hold the N1 more securely... but both of 'em leave the phone fairly exposed.
For both of the mounts shown, I'd have to say no. Bumps hit harder on a bike - instead of one wheel dipping down into a pothole out of three, you have one out of two. At speed, that's a serious jostle, and neither mount would give me confidence in the phone staying in place.
A ride started with the sun out, can turn rainy at the drop of a dime, and if you're out on the highway, it can take a minute to get off to the side to cover your phone - plenty of time for it to get soaked.
My helmets retain pristine appearance for roughly 20 minutes of ownership - there's a lot of stuff flying through the air on the highway which you'd barely notice (if at all) when riding a car; that tiny rock kicked 20' into the air by the truck 12 car lengths in front of you, could easily smack the back of the phone.
All in all, my recommendation is either a RAM case + mount (expensive! I've priced their stuff), or a small pelican case w/ DIY mounting (cheap, ugly, works - did this for a previous phone and GPS), or do more or less what you've been doing - jacket pocket, screen off. I'd switch over from Bluetooth to a wired connection to helmet speakers, as that'll save your battery - when running mine this way, I can get 5-6 hours of GPS nav from the N1 while riding. Bluetooth, I'd suspect cuts that down by a lot...
If you're doing longer rides (fun! But you shouldn't need GPS for that... I just tape some basic route instructions to my tank, and use the speakers for music), carry a charged-up second battery, and swap when you gas up. When you stop for the night, charge both.
-- Okay, I should've read your OP better - you're not using BT, you're using the headphone jack. With music + nav + screen off, should still be able to do a long ride without issues, I'd think. Handlebar mounts - the closest I've come to inserting my bike into someone's car was when I was looking down at the GPS. Better to go audio only.
(Also: I don't care how rain-proof a jacket claims to be, don't trust 'em - trashed an iphone that way. Now I use a 'seal pouch', safe to submerge (assuming I'm not running a headphone out of it - but with the headphone routed through it, it's still rain-safe, at least), and keep that in my pocket for use when the skies gray up.
wschom said:
Have you tried this
http://www.google.com/products?q=motorcycle+cell+phone+mount+nexus&hl=en&aq=f
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Thanks, the one that resembles the Google mount where it wraps around the phone more might do the trick. While the bar mount included does me no good it looks like it has a ball on the end that may work with a RAM mount. If it doesn't I am only out $20. I think I will order one up.
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Well, as of a few minutes ago, that google search gave two results. Of the two, the one intended as a bicycle mount looked like it'd hold the N1 more securely... but both of 'em leave the phone fairly exposed.
For both of the mounts shown, I'd have to say no. Bumps hit harder on a bike - instead of one wheel dipping down into a pothole out of three, you have one out of two. At speed, that's a serious jostle, and neither mount would give me confidence in the phone staying in place.
A ride started with the sun out, can turn rainy at the drop of a dime, and if you're out on the highway, it can take a minute to get off to the side to cover your phone - plenty of time for it to get soaked.
My helmets retain pristine appearance for roughly 20 minutes of ownership - there's a lot of stuff flying through the air on the highway which you'd barely notice (if at all) when riding a car; that tiny rock kicked 20' into the air by the truck 12 car lengths in front of you, could easily smack the back of the phone.
All in all, my recommendation is either a RAM case + mount (expensive! I've priced their stuff), or a small pelican case w/ DIY mounting (cheap, ugly, works - did this for a previous phone and GPS), or do more or less what you've been doing - jacket pocket, screen off. I'd switch over from Bluetooth to a wired connection to helmet speakers, as that'll save your battery - when running mine this way, I can get 5-6 hours of GPS nav from the N1 while riding. Bluetooth, I'd suspect cuts that down by a lot...
If you're doing longer rides (fun! But you shouldn't need GPS for that... I just tape some basic route instructions to my tank, and use the speakers for music), carry a charged-up second battery, and swap when you gas up. When you stop for the night, charge both.
-- Okay, I should've read your OP better - you're not using BT, you're using the headphone jack. With music + nav + screen off, should still be able to do a long ride without issues, I'd think. Handlebar mounts - the closest I've come to inserting my bike into someone's car was when I was looking down at the GPS. Better to go audio only.
(Also: I don't care how rain-proof a jacket claims to be, don't trust 'em - trashed an iphone that way. Now I use a 'seal pouch', safe to submerge (assuming I'm not running a headphone out of it - but with the headphone routed through it, it's still rain-safe, at least), and keep that in my pocket for use when the skies gray up.
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Keep in mind there are many types of motorcycles out there. What you said is true on some. If I were riding a cruiser (Harley or one of the many clones) it would say I 100% agree. I don't think I would attempt this on that type of a bike. However the bike I am riding is a Honda ST1300. These bikes are very smooth. I have ridden Harleys and some of the many clones and the V4 with the counter balancers makes an engine buttery smooth and very quite. It is amazing how many of us complain about things you never hear people talk about on a motorcycle. Things like how loud the tires are. Yes, I don't like the tires I am running now because they are too loud.
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The cowling and electrically adjustable windscreen on it offers lots of protection when needed. I just got back from a trip from Arizona to Minnesota and hit lots of rain from Kansas through to Iowa. I had my phone in my jacket pocket and it was fine. Now keep in mind that my suit is water resistant alone and I had another rain suit on top of it. This was easy to do though because the temps were pretty low. On my ST1100 I have mounted my Garmin 2730 behind the cowling in a similar location to where I would mount the phone and it has very rarely seen any moisture while on the move. I know many other riders on this same bike that use Garmin Nuvis that are not waterproof like my Garmin 2730 and they just put a zip lock bag over it if there is light rain. If it is heavy it goes in one of the many storage bins. I would do the same with the phone. Honestly the most I will use it in this mount is on short rides in good weather. If I am doing a long touring ride it will go in a zip lock in the clear map pouch of my tank bag. I just don't ride around with a tank bag other than when touring.
As for rocks and debris. I am not too worried about them. Again the bike is offers good protection. Sure my helmet takes a beating if I run the windscreen in the low position but with it bumped up again it is pretty much like being on a Goldwing. Potholes are the reason I wanted a mount that wrapped around the phone like what the Google Car Dock does rather than something generic or these simple ones that the phone slides into.
Also in case anyone else is interested in doing something like this in the future. The problem with using the phone like this is that you can't interface with the screen when you have gloves on. I found out that you can stitch some silver thread into the glove so that it conducts through to your skin and you will then be able to interface with the screen. I have also tested and discovered that this works through zip lock style bags as well as the zip lock/clear map case combo on the tank bag. While it should be mentioned it isn't a good idea to be setting up a new route while on the move it is handy to be able to say, route around a detour should you be stopped in traffic or start up the music player should it stop for some reason.
All well and good, but please don't accuse me of riding a cruiser! I ride a naked/standard/streetfighter, depending on who you ask (FWIW: 02 Triumph TB, with ZRX1100 front & rear, rearsets).
sweet
--- ride that is. very sweet. i've not seen one of those up on one wheel before. wow !
i would worry about vibration and moisture without a water resistant box. i've traveled with only a tomtom suction cupped to the tank, and it was secure. would i put my nexus there, certainly not. i also wouldn't put my nexus in the open air. or ANY PHONE that i might rely on in an accident....
when i ride here is what i do:
UNLOCK THE PHONE
PUT "ICE" contract on the main screen, then "WIFE", "PARENTS" with direct dial on the MIDDLE screen
... then just ride sanely as ever, and hope no one has to use my shortcuts. remember, they'll have a much harder time alerting your loved ones if the phone is locked !
also, print an address label, bright orange, with "ICE PHONE IN XYZ COMPARTMENT!!!" on whatever part of your bars / screen/ lid is visible. they're cheap, easy to print/change, and can save a life if your buddy/wife/whatever has fallen and you are unconsciouse.
i'm not preaching, or being negative, hope you don't take it that way.
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if/when you try out a good, rubber isolated water resistant mount, PLEASE UPDATE THIS THREAD. others would enjoy your knowledge
the bmw forums have some really helpful guys. snobby, sure, but helpful ;-)
ride safe
I've lost faith in ICE contacts ever since I asked a few EMT's whether they check the phone for tagged entries of that nature, and they'd never even heard of the convention. So instead, I just keep a card with contact info in my front breast pocket, in case the wallet gets torn away.
BMW: sure, they'll be helpful, but a large part of the ego there seems to be how much your farkles cost you - velvet-lined, custom machined from aluminum recovered from the space shuttle crash, hand-delivered by the German Prime Minister. I'd check sv650 (or similar, tiger, whatever) forums, since they seem to care more about making something which works, but cheaply.
I may be a bit biased against BMW's. And Harleys.
The small-sized Pelican case (iphone sized) will hold the nexus quite nicely, and the overpressure valve can be made to accomodate cabling in & out of the case in a water-tight fashion. 's what I used for a few years, until I decided I ended up spending too much time looking at lcd's instead of the road.
If you are still thinking about a Pelican case, this might work for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=638279
shograt said:
All well and good, but please don't accuse me of riding a cruiser! I ride a naked/standard/streetfighter, depending on who you ask (FWIW: 02 Triumph TB, with ZRX1100 front & rear, rearsets).
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I didn't mean that you were riding a cruiser, just that I would see it being an issue on that type of bike. Where I really have never been hit by anything other than that hands and helmet. Most people have no idea what a ST is because not many are imported so I wasn't sure if you knew what it looked like.
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--- ride that is. very sweet. i've not seen one of those up on one wheel before. wow !
i would worry about vibration and moisture without a water resistant box. i've traveled with only a tomtom suction cupped to the tank, and it was secure. would i put my nexus there, certainly not. i also wouldn't put my nexus in the open air. or ANY PHONE that i might rely on in an accident....
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Yeah, while not as easy to put up on one wheel as a sport bike (it is 723lbs wet), it will lift in 1st and 2nd without much effort.
That is a good point about needing a phone after an accident. Although after an accident hard enough where I might damage it in a mount, I probably wouldn't be calling anyone. I know a few people that wear custom dog tags when riding with contact info.
I guess the other point of view is that if something were to happen to my phone, I do have insurance on it. I think they replacement deductible was $150 or so. That is less than a lot of GPS devices. Well at least the ones that are worth a darn.
I really wanted to go with the aqua box but I don't know if I can get power and audio jacks in there.
I have a similar thread here in Q&A -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=662180
I've got a brodit holder en route and have a rivet gun waiting!
**EDIT** I've ordered one of those Amzer Bike mounts though. Has anyone tried one yet?
AndyCr15 said:
I have a similar thread here in Q&A -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=662180
I've got a brodit holder en route and have a rivet gun waiting!
**EDIT** I've ordered one of those Amzer Bike mounts though. Has anyone tried one yet?
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What are you using the rivet gun for? It looks like you posted photos to a bar mount as well. A bar mount doesn't do me any good on the ST1300. It doesn't use traditional round bars like your bike.
Bars on a ST1300
Rivet gun is for the Brodit Holder I ordered -
I was thinking just to rivet this holder on the left side of the dash.
Since seeing the bike mount, I will wait and see if that can do the job for me before I go drilling holes in things!
Let me know how it works if you think of it.
I am leaning more towards a holder that holds the top of the phone as well. The other option that I am thinking about is the pelican case. I will drill a hole in it to feed a USB cable with a right angle micro USB plug through and seal it up. That way I can power. Then I might add Bluetooth to the intercom system so I don't have to mess with the audio jack.
I don't really want a case round it myself, but definitely I'm wondering about some kind of clip to go on the top to hold it in.
Definitely I want an A2DP BT headset, so I can patch all sound, music, podcasts and calls through the helmet wireless-ly. I do this in my car now and it's awesome!
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I don't really want a case round it myself, but definitely I'm wondering about some kind of clip to go on the top to hold it in.
Definitely I want an A2DP BT headset, so I can patch all sound, music, podcasts and calls through the helmet wireless-ly. I do this in my car now and it's awesome!
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I have been looking into buying another kit J&M Kit for my bike that would let me do this. For all the parts that I want it is going to add another $500 in parts. That would give me A2DP BT connection to the phone for all sound, music and phone calls. It would also add GMRS/FRS radio for two way communication with other bikes that I ride with in addition to the CB 2 way radio that I have right now. At that point I might as well hook up my Garmin GPS as well because it will give me another input that I won't be using. I already have over $1000 sunk into the communications on my bike to get me intercom, CB and all the other stuff needed to make it work such as noise filters and antenna. I would probably want to add another antenna for the GMRS/FRS radio then to boost my range as not everyone has the ability to talk on both bands. That is kind of the problem I have now. Half of use are on CB and half on GMRS/FRS. With the setup I have now I can pull my aux input and loose music and connect into a GMRS/FRS radio and listen. I just can't talk as I don't have all then necessary parts yet.
Eventually all this stuff gets to the point where it is too easy to get a hold of me. Right now I like it that I can't be reached by cell when I am out riding. It lets me get away from work and all the interruptions in life. Besides talking on the phone and juggling all those radios and GPS is a distraction that can be dangerous on a bike.
You could check out http://www.bikertech.de/, it doesnt have a n1 mount, but you can use some parts or ideas.
I made a bicycle holder out of klickfix + leather case http://www.android-hilfe.de/zubehoer-fuer-nexus-one/21813-fahrrad-halterung.html#post271103.
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.
I would like to use my note 8 on my motorbike and I'm searching for a
holder so I can mount it to the handlebar, but I can't find one on the usual sites. Any serious hints would be highly appreciated.
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Normally I would say a Spiderpodium <http://www.breffo.com/> and maybe sugru that to the bike if you want it more permanate.
I used a Slip-Grip RAM mount on my SV650 for my iPhone 5--worked great (sold the bike). You have to pick if you want it for a specific case, or no case. IIRC, my buddy dropped the bike which broke off the tab that holds the phone in--but he did drop it on that side.
Since I'm too new to post links, just Google Slip Grip Car mounts. SLIP-GRIP-RAM-HOL-HOLDER for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the one I would probably get (unless you ride in inclement weather; then consider one that allows a water resistant case).
This one also needs the appropriate RAM mount for your bike--RAM makes a center mount and a handlebar mount (might even be others). The nice thing about buying this separate is that you can always keep the mount, but upgrade/change the phone holding component later.