Hey guys!
As many of you people, I love to record videos with my Galaxy S4.
I have thought about recording some parts of my city while I drive around in my car. Therefore I would like to know if anybody know of a dashcam mount or something like that, that you can mount to the car windows.
Thank you!
I use ram mount. It's on amazon, but not cheap. I think it is like 40 dollars for everything you need. I keep my rezound in my car as a dashcam because I'm so sick of idiots running into me. Anyway, that and I have used those cheapy ebay mounts, and they work fine for short hold times. But if you are wanting a more permanent solution go with ram.
Ibolt. I use one with torque on a weekly basis on my s4. Works great.
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Sorry im on mobile. But I wrote a review about one on ebay. Have a clip as well. Just go to my profile and check my created threads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2367767
Check out my thread video attached.
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I don't recommend the ibolt for a dashcam mount unless you get a different suction cup mount with more adjustments. You can't get the mount out of the camera view. You can use any 17mm ball mount with ibolt.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288351
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Hi, I have got the great aura sat navigation app and am looking for a good quality car holder and charger. There seems to be lots to choose from so was wondering if there's any people recommend. I don't mind paying for quality.
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http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=16992427&postcount=2
Look no further:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/cr/B003SSNLWK/ref=aw_d_cr_electronics?qid=1299398050&sr=8-20
I have it, and have written a thorough review on amazon. Check the link above...
If you want something a bit more custom for your car ie not something that is real ugly and sticks to a windscreen or dash (although I do like the DIY mount above), then the Brodit stuff is what you are after. They have mounts that will connect to most desirable places in most makes of car such are air vents, or middle to lower dash. The mounts snap in place. Then you can buy the holders which can be active or passive.
I gad one for my HTC TD2, cracking but also expensive and the mounts are car specific. However, by far the coolest and sleekest installation out there.
http://www.morpethmobiles.co.uk/brodit-active-holder-car-charger-tilt-swivel-htc-desire.asp
If it's suction mount you're after, than it has to be Herbert Richter, if you're after one installed, than Brodit. These are two of the best mounts available.
Can anyone tell me if the Brodit active cradles auto launch the car panel for the HTC desire. If not what options do I have other than the official HTC mount.
I am running LeeDriod 2.4 and that has an app called Car home installed is this the best car app?
Leprekorn said:
Can anyone tell me if the Brodit active cradles auto launch the car panel for the HTC desire. If not what options do I have other than the official HTC mount.
I am running LeeDriod 2.4 and that has an app called Car home installed is this the best car app?
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Whats the "car panel"? I have a Brodit Active mount and an HTC Desire, but noticed no such app. I have a standard Orange ROM on the phone, and am not even sure if this is installed - what is it and what does it do? I haven't heard of Car home either, but they sound interesting.
If I can test anything fo you, I will.
swinster said:
Whats the "car panel"? I have a Brodit Active mount and an HTC Desire, but noticed no such app. I have a standard Orange ROM on the phone, and am not even sure if this is installed - what is it and what does it do? I haven't heard of Car home either, but they sound interesting.
If I can test anything fo you, I will.
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Car Home is an app found on the Nexus One which basically makes your phone easier to use in the car, giving large icons which can be customised to show whatever features you want.
Here it is in the android market, https://market.android.com/details?...&rdid=com.google.android.carhome&rdot=1&pli=1
Sadly it won't let you install it on your Desire but you can get around that by searching for car home apk files.
EDIT, think i found the APK files here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9417201&postcount=9
I think igo is best
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IGo is a satnav looking for a car home replacement. Went with the Brodit doesn't auto launch but managed to set up a locale to enable it.
You can set up the standard Google Car Home (see link above) to lauch when it detects a certain BT device. Mine launches when it sees the Parrot carkit and that seems to work OK. Maybe the same will work for you.
Dont forget that if you have a silicon skin/case on your desire it will not fit in a dock designed for a desire without removing the skin each time. I bought an iPhone3GS suction mount and it just about slides in with the Genuine HTC skin still on the phone.
Brodt is fantastic and with carhome and vlingo running things work just right for me.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-car-windshield-swivel-mount-for-htc-g7-39831
Good quality HTC Desire holder. And very cheap also.
I can confirm this webshop is very legit. Only shippingdays will take 2~3 weeks to europe.
I've also bought a car charger at Dealextreme, but that quality sucked hard.
Has anyone tried either one of these yet?
http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/htc-sensation-flexible-car-mount.html
http://www.arkon.com/htc-sensation-car-mount.html
I had the Arkon car mount for my G2 and it was great. It was great, especially considering the price. It looks like the official dock has the USB port built in, but I only use the dock on longer trips or when I am using GPS to get to point B.
I'm thinking that the flexible one might be interesting because you could take videos while driving, but it also looks a little less stable to me.
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I've actually purchased this one a while ago:
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-SM410-U...OOZO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312564862&sr=8-1
I only use the windshield mount, though. I was also considering the second one you mentioned when I was deciding on my purchase, but thought that it didn't hold the phone securely enough. No complaints about the one I bought.
Does anyone know any good armbands for this phone that can be used for jogging? Must have a opening for earphones.
I looked around and found this one, looks pretty good but I want to see if anyone has bought one before that they recommend. Thanks!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neon-Green-...er_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item1e72f3d7f8
I bought one at Frys Electronics (I think) that was designed for the S2 rather than the Skyrocket. It works, but is a tight fit (screen size is different) and it needed a subtle mod for the headphone jack. Other than that, it was cheap and it works.
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I use isleeve. Its a compression sleeve so no velcro strap or anything. Keeps the sweat out and i hardly notice it. http://isleevegear.com/products/isleeve-1-0-half-sleeve-iphone-armband
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Does anyone know any good armbands for this phone that can be used for jogging? Must have a opening for earphones.
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FWIW I've been running with this one from Arkon holding my skyrocket since early 2012.
Can't post links so apend amazon to this: /gp/product/B00771G040
works good
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=221159926265
:case the eBay link doesn't work. Here is a cheap one that works well. Item number 221159926265.
This fits Almost any size arm.
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Got my S4 at the end of June, and after putting a case on it, (Seidio surface) Had to find a car mount case that fit with the case on. Of course I could have used an adustable arm case, but I haven't seen many of those that I like. I found slipgripcarmounts.com - they make custom phone mounts for either the bare phone, or with one of many different cases. I'll try and snap a pic tomorrow when it's light out, but here's the link http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Galaxy-S4_c_28044.html there's lots of different cases covered, and many different mounting types. check it out!
Hey, friend.
I've bought http://www.ebay.com/itm/Foldable-Un...or-Samsung-Galaxy-S-IV-S4-i9500-/390581355255 this one 2 days ago and I think it's a great deal! Cheap price and good quallity. I will post my feedback when I got it too. :good:
Get a imagnet car mount 25$ on amazon, the cleanest solution in car mounts.
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I just have this mount I got at Walmart. I just put in snug and don't have to hit the release. Had it for months and even with Ohio's bad roads never had the phone fall out.
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Hey, friend.
I've bought http://www.ebay.com/itm/Foldable-Un...or-Samsung-Galaxy-S-IV-S4-i9500-/390581355255 this one 2 days ago and I think it's a great deal! Cheap price and good quallity. I will post my feedback when I got it too. :good:
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sweets55 said:
I just have this mount I got at Walmart. I just put in snug and don't have to hit the release. Had it for months and even with Ohio's bad roads never had the phone fall out.
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problem is, I hate universal mounts!
ToastyZ71 said:
problem is, I hate universal mounts!
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I tried so many mounts I got tired of it. lol The one I got just works the best for me. I like that I can put it in my other car and it will work with any phone so I don't have to buy another one. I hate the suction cup ones.
so funciona em carro?
quero saber se pode usar emc as tbm
updated the first post, sorry for the sideways attached pics!
Check out IBolt cases
I got an Ibolt case for my S4, it's really nice, especially for anyone that commutes or does a lot of driving.
In Amazon just use search terms ibolt and s4.
Works perfectly. Supports all functions of phone, charge, sound by bluetooth or aux. One quirk of phone, not the dock is that it does transmit phone calls through USB (then through 3.5mm stereo out). The iBolt company brings this information out right away, which is nice. They also explain you will need a bluetooth solution to hear calls through your car stereo speakers due to the phone, and not the dock. I've also contacted customer service and they are top notch. This dock also fits the Note 2 and S3 and S4 with any case. Great engineering and build quality. Top notch.
Just got this phone
I ordered a rammount should be here friday I'll post pics
Found this at Samsung.com. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K200BEGSTA
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donkito said:
Hey, friend.
I've bought http://www.ebay.com/itm/Foldable-Un...or-Samsung-Galaxy-S-IV-S4-i9500-/390581355255 this one 2 days ago and I think it's a great deal! Cheap price and good quallity. I will post my feedback when I got it too. :good:
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I've just recieved it and I'm more than satisfied! It works amazing and looks that way! For this prize, this is STEAL!
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Thought I would share my experience with car docks for those who dont want to shell out a fortune AND have something reliable/rock solid.. I have spent a fortune over the years trying out all kinds of docks/stands/holders over the years. You name it - I've bought it.
While looking for another one for my Pixel a month ago (and whilst still using my 6p) - I came across a whole raft (on ebay/aliexpress) of el-cheapo cd player phone holders. Bought it as a stop gap.
Was very skeptical for something that costs about $3 at first but amazingly it works and is rock solid/stable and the location is perfect - at least on my Honda HRV. I never use the CD player in my car so might as well use that slot
I have this one but there are variations to the design on ebay...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-C...ne-Car-Auto-Mount-Holder-Cradle-/331886418871
I have one just like this. I like it better than any other dock I've used.
I have something similar, but instead of a holder, mine is just magnetic - so its even easier to attach the phone. I'll try and find a link
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I have something similar, but instead of a holder, mine is just magnetic - so its even easier to attach the phone. I'll try and find a link
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Cool. Sounds even better.. Please do share the link.
I use an air vent mount for mine, it cost me £5 and does the job nicely, also it doesn't move around at all and can swivel and twist 360 degrees.
I had a bad experience with my last CD slot mount from Ppyple. It broke at the ball joint end.
I use to have a magnet mount with the Nexus 5 (love the built in magnets) but can't with the Pixel. I don't do cases.
I have attached images of the broken Ppyple CD mount
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I had a bad experience with my last CD slot mount from Ppyple. It broke at the ball joint end.
I use to have a magnet mount with the Nexus 5 (love the built in magnets) but can't with the Pixel. I don't do cases.
I have attached images of the broken Ppyple CD mount
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Yes - I saw that version and decided not to buy because of the joint. The one Im currently using is just fine. And cheap - I've got 2 in case it breaks.
Perfect with Android Auto now on the pixel.
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Yes - I saw that version and decided not to buy because of the joint. The one Im currently using is just fine. And cheap - I've got 2 in case it breaks.
Perfect with Android Auto now on the pixel.
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I noticed the link you provided had a different joint.
Good to know it works, It is very inexpensive than the one I purchase. I'll give it a try even though shipping states an ETA of Nov 25 - Jan 2
Pedro2NR said:
I noticed the link you provided had a different joint.
Good to know it works, It is very inexpensive than the one I purchase. I'll give it a try even though shipping states an ETA of Nov 25 - Jan 2
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There are lots of other sellers on ebay + aliexpress. I'd just use whichever one has this cheapest
I've used ProClip for quite a while now and they have just released their car mount for the Pixel Phones.
http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-holders/device/google/pixel-xl.cmsv
The one with the built in chargers have to be used without a case are a little more expensive. Oh, and I am guessing that it is just a USB A to USB C without any type of Quick Charge or PD etc.
I'm going to be getting one when my XL comes in.
-J
I bought this car vent and it works great. Holds the pixel Xl well in a spigen case and does not interfere with volume buttons, plus you can access fingerprint sensor.
EDIT - too new to post a link But check out this one from amazon: Square Jellyfish Jelly Grip Car Vent Mount for Smartphones & Garmin GPS
clusterpuck said:
I bought this car vent and it works great. Holds the pixel Xl well in a spigen case and does not interfere with volume buttons, plus you can access fingerprint sensor.
EDIT - too new to post a link But check out this one from amazon: Square Jellyfish Jelly Grip Car Vent Mount for Smartphones & Garmin GPS
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Both of my existing car mounts interfere with the volume buttons :crying:
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how about the magnet vent mounts?