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[Q] The best car holder for the G2

What would be the best car holder for my HTC G2?

Tetrax, best of all

I have an Arkon (Model SM 514) it works great and is very reasonably priced.

Duct tape.......

Max) said:
Tetrax, best of all
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I want a car holder with sucker.

gbarayah said:
I have an Arkon (Model SM 514) it works great and is very reasonably priced.
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Does this can be positioned horizontally?

I am very happy with this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004FRP3CO/ref=oss_product

Wotan1 said:
Does this can be positioned horizontally?
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Yes. The mount can be rotated 360 degrees to sit at whatever angle you would like. There are small 'pegs/feet' that hold the device in the mount which can also be slid around. You have easy access to all buttons and usb port when mounted.
The suction cup on the mount is awesome too. I've left it mounted on my windshield for days before it looses suction and needs to be re-mounted.
Here it is: http://www.arkon.com/slimgrip/G2_car_mount.html

I'm pretty happy with the Bracketron Grip-It vent mount, although that Tetrax XWAY looks pretty darned nifty!
http://www.bracketron.com/products/grip-it-vent-mount-device-holder

Max) said:
Tetrax, best of all
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no, looks ugly and your phone gets a nipple on its back. nipples on backs = nt.
gbarayah said:
I have an Arkon (Model SM 514) it works great and is very reasonably priced.
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correct answer.
I got rid of my rear view mirror and mounted in in the mirrors spot. bolted it to the chassis

Mog said:
"I got rid of my rear view mirror..."
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Rear view mirrors aren't required by law in CA?

octobclrnts said:
Rear view mirrors aren't required by law in CA?
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No, driver side and rearview or driver side and passenger side. The actual law is "2 mirrors neccessary one being drive side"
I'm very tall and have a small car the rearview mirror blocks almost half my view
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Carholder for the G2
Thank you all for your recommendations. Finally, I have chosen the Sony Ericsson Car Kit CK100. I tried it and is very hardy and well built:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/ck100?cc=gb&lc=en

Are you able to get the usb to fit with the SE car holder? My main problem is that I can't find a holder that will have the usb exposed so that I can charge it while driving
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After nearly a year on the market, why is there not a single proper car mount for this phone? Sure, there are lots of generic clips the will work, but why nothing with a built-in charger and/or audio jack? The droids get all the nice toys.

dumraden said:
Are you able to get the usb to fit with the SE car holder? My main problem is that I can't find a holder that will have the usb exposed so that I can charge it while driving
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Check out the Arkon mount mentioned above. The legs on it are adjustable, so you can have access to pretty much everything.

dumraden said:
Are you able to get the usb to fit with the SE car holder? My main problem is that I can't find a holder that will have the usb exposed so that I can charge it while driving
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Yes, no problem. I can access everything. Even the rear speaker is not covered. Highly recommended.

I'll 3rd the Arkon. It is adjustable to fit almost any phone. I also use their bike mount which works perfectly.

I have the same Arkon one. Best one yet. The suction cup works great and you can tilt, turn, rotate the phone whatever way you need and have access to everything.

I like my http://www.pdashop.nl/product/11571...ouders/brodit-active-holder-htc-desire-z.html, nice and firm and you can also still use the keyboard if you like

Brodit active mount.

Just done a search and can't see any other threads, apologies if it was missed....
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/sony-xperia-z-brodit-holder-for-fixed-installation-513495.html
Sent from my Samsung Note II.

There is a thread about custom Active mount
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213539
That brodit looks good but too expensive

There's this thread already
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2114985

Cheers.... Not going to lose any sleep about posting this then as the mentions of the Brodit active holders in those posts are well buried.
Sent from my Samsung Note II.

it's in the other car mount thread.
Along with a non-fixed verison of the mount that plugs into the cigarette adaptor rather than the car electronics
It's here:
http://www.brodit.com/product.html?id=512495
and if you search for the part number online, you get:
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/b...ve-holder-cradle-with-car-charger-512495.html
to my knowledge, they are not available for shipping...yet
Carl

They look good IMO, however I would prefer that I can stick these on my windscreen, it would seem that they have to clip into some holder & clip for your air vents or dash

danw_oz said:
They look good IMO, however I would prefer that I can stick these on my windscreen, it would seem that they have to clip into some holder & clip for your air vents or dash
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Contact holders and mounts and they will fix it to a suction bracket for you, if you like
but its costly.

Sent from my C6603 using xda premium Ordered mine from Holders and mounts as well but i'm doing it this way.
Brodit Sony Xperia Z active holder cradle with car charger 5124951 30.83
Herbert Richter Adapter plate Self-adhesive to 4-Holes - 1471 1 2.49
Shipping cost 2.99
Tax 7.26
Then ordered one of these from Amazon.
Herbert Richter Short Gooseneck Windscreen Car Mount £4.99
Total £48.56

Doesn't look like it will hold the phone if it's in any sort of case though.

[Q] Proclip charger/holder for galaxy S4

I am in desperate need for a Proclip holder for AT&T S4. It looks like the one for S3 will fit the S4 but i am not sure..
See here: http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-hol...d-cigarette-lighter-adapter-512398-18987.cmsv
Does anyone with a S3 pro-clip holder has any experience placing the S4 in it ? I have the S2 Pro-clip and an iPhone pro-clip on the other car and they are super quality devices.. Note I am looking after the one with the charger option.
Thanks.

+1 I, too, am a fan of the proclips. Has anyone got an answer to this? I don't think there's an S4 proclip available yet.

They emailed me this reply
Hi
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We have just launched two active holders for the Galaxy S4, the item numbers are 512526 and 513526. We will also launch a holder that fits devices with skins but it is not yet ready.
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Regards,
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Gustav Sandstedt
I forgot to mention. The manufacturer is brodit if you check their website the have a few options listed for the s4
Sorry I cant post links yet
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The S3 Holder won't fit, i'll try and adapt my holder for the S4
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I am in desperate need for a Proclip holder for AT&T S4. It looks like the one for S3 will fit the S4 but i am not sure..
See here: http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-hol...d-cigarette-lighter-adapter-512398-18987.cmsv
Does anyone with a S3 pro-clip holder has any experience placing the S4 in it ? I have the S2 Pro-clip and an iPhone pro-clip on the other car and they are super quality devices.. Note I am looking after the one with the charger option.
Thanks.
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Answering my own question...
http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-hol...-and-cigarette-lighter-plug-512526-19356.cmsv
I have never had any car holder with charger , better than proclip..
Recommending (and no, I do not get commission for this .. )
It will be my 5th holder with them, for different phones.

A few more product numbers:
Dear Customers,
We have finished the design of the Samsung Galaxy S4 holders and these are now in production. These holders will work with all current Samsung Galaxy S4 models by different carriers. We anticipate to get our first shipment in within a week. Pre-Orders will processed in order they are received.
Item # 511526 - Holder with Tilt Swivel (PRE-ORDER NOW!)
Item # 512526 - Holder with Tilt Swivel and Cigarette Lighter Charger (PRE-ORDER NOW!)
Item # 521526 - Holder with Tilt Swivel and USB Cigarette Lighter Charger (PRE-ORDER NOW!)
Item # 513526 - Holder with Tilt Swivel and Straight Cable for Fixed Install (PRE-ORDER NOW!)
Item # 246824 – Adjustable Holder with Tilt swivel for use with a skin or case
Follow this link to see all the holders in one list view.
Thank you for your interest in our products and have a terrific day!
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Just got this email for discount code for this weekend only.
Enter AC Code: 05MOM13 at checkout.
Valid NOW through midnight Sunday, May 12, 2013

I guess this will not work in combination with the samsung flip-cover?

They informed me that they are developing a holder that will suit the s4 with skins/cases . They didn't have a date as of yet
Im waiting fot that too

brodit
Absolutely agree about the brodit proclips system, absolutely perfect. My iphone one worked like a dream and really want to get one for my S4 buuuutttt, Im using arliberator and dont know if I can use any of the docks in conjunction with the mhl connector

robert__ said:
I guess this will not work in combination with the samsung flip-cover?
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It will work with the flip cover as long as you get the adjustable one, I was using with the cover closed, just don't put the right side in and you can still flip open but tight. And I also used it with the cover flipped behind, just had to adjust the holder to fit the leather flip on the left side and the phone on the right. I will post pictures after I go back to the case, using a slim armor for the time being, it fits good too.

BigE said:
It will be my 5th holder with them, for different phones.
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I assume you meant the dock and not the dock holder?
Why do you keep buying all these docks?
I would recommend the Craigsdock dock. The one single dock will work with all Galaxy series phones, including Note II. So you just buy one dock and it fits them all. And you don't have to worry about whether you have an extended battery or cover. It still fits. And all in a slimmer/smaller package than the ProClip and with a better (IMO) charging solution.
I've had the ProClip dock. I like the Craigsdock dock better. And with the Craigsdock, you can change the type of USB connector easily. For non-carhome mode, for USB-OTG or for any other type of MicroUSB connector you may need. And it's an easy swapout.
Just a heads up.
Though the ProClip dock "holder/mounting base" is pretty nice.
http://www.craigsdocks.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/

I have the brodit active dock with usb connection. This model suits the phone with case .
Photo shows the s3 but works on s4 too.
Maybe you can use mhl via the usb I dont have mhl so I cant test.

Is the wire fixed in to the dock. My old iPhone one had a fixed jack in the dock and you plugged the iPhone into the cable into the fixed jack. I emailed Brodit about their g4 active dock because it comes with a molex connector block. I wanted to know what connections the block took but I don't think they understood me
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bennetski said:
Is the wire fixed in to the dock. My old iPhone one had a fixed jack in the dock and you plugged the iPhone into the cable into the fixed jack. I emailed Brodit about their g4 active dock because it comes with a molex connector block. I wanted to know what connections the block took but I don't think they understood me
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I dont have the active holder with the molex connector. Mine has a male usb . The wire is fixed to the dock . See pic.

OK thanks so I wouldn't be able to use an mhl adapter with it like I need to on that model.
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bennetski said:
OK thanks so I wouldn't be able to use an mhl adapter with it like I need to on that model.
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Unless you can plug in the mhl adapter to the male end of the usb lead and from there into the charger via some sort of adapter.
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That's why I'm looking at the one with the molex connector. It was so easy with the iPhone. You just plugged the iPhone cable into the bottom of the holder. I was kinda hoping it would be the same with the s4 one.
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bennetski said:
That's why I'm looking at the one with the molex connector. It was so easy with the iPhone. You just plugged the iPhone cable into the bottom of the holder. I was kinda hoping it would be the same with the s4 one.
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I think the difference is that there is somewhat of a standard with Apple dock/lightning cables, but it's a zoo with micro-USB male adapters. There's no standard shape for them to machine to. I suppose they could match the OEM cable, but most people only have one of those.

Xperia Z Car Mount

How do you mount Xperia Z in your car? POST. Did anyone use the same as this car mount?
Where did you get it, and also give some comment on it.
Any post will be appreciated.

I use the mounts from proclipusa.com. Not sure if it's US only or if they have international ones, but they make mounts specifically for every car model with multiple locations to mount it such as off to the side of your cup holder or on the dashboard.
They aren't cheap mounts that you put on your windshield or stick it in one of your vent. These are rather pricey, the mount for your car is like $40 and the phone specific holder is also around $40. They have universal ones that can be adjusted and what not.

I have DK26-dock on dashboard mounted with two sided tape

Peeveli said:
I have DK26-dock on dashboard mounted with two sided tape
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That's how I exactly did mine XD on my 2014 fiesta Se hatch

Brodit also has an excellent car dock.

Cenobite_ said:
Brodit also has an excellent car dock.
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Sounds cool!

Peeveli said:
I have DK26-dock on dashboard mounted with two sided tape
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Thanks for your kind share.

aaa111sss said:
How do you mount Xperia Z in your car? POST. Did anyone use the same as this car mount?
Where did you get it, and also give some comment on it.
Any post will be appreciated.
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I'm using a different kind of universal car mount, but the idea is the same. Something you have to keep in mind, with sidegrips like that, they will probably be pressing your volume buttons all the time. Mine has some padding on the sidegrips, so it's not so bad, but those look like it could be a problem.

Peeveli said:
I have DK26-dock on dashboard mounted with two sided tape
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I have the same

I've got a nice little setup going.
First I bought this: http://www.mobilefun.com/39176-roadcharge-micro-usb-car-holder-and-charger.htm
Then I bought this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-sony-Xperia-Z-L36h-2800mAh-External-Battery-Charger-Backup-power-Case-Cover-/181161699056?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item2a2e1426f0
I plug the RoadCharge into my car outlet and the Powerbank into the RoadCharge and I'm all set.
No messy micro usb cables or glue needed, I can easily slide my Z in and out, it's just a perfect car dock.
I'll post pics later if anyone's interested.

I bought a spare charging dock which has the port on the side which is useful. Then but a non slip mat, and now it looks like I have a gps in my car

Trafford Devil said:
I've got a nice little setup going.
First I bought this: http://www.mobilefun.com/39176-roadcharge-micro-usb-car-holder-and-charger.htm
Then I bought this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-sony-Xp..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item2a2e1426f0
I plug the RoadCharge into my car outlet and the Powerbank into the RoadCharge and I'm all set.
No messy micro usb cables or glue needed, I can easily slide my Z in and out, it's just a perfect car dock.
I'll post pics later if anyone's interested.
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If you will be so nice it would be great to see this in action

fisik said:
If you will be so nice it would be great to see this in action
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Hi, unfortunately I've already sold my Z and moved on to the Z1 so I can't provide you pictures.
However I can definitely guarantee that the 2 items I linked to above worked as a great car dock. You just put your Z into the battery case and then plug your battery case into the Micro USB slot of the road charge. Subsequently you can just keep the battery case permanently plugged in your car and easily mount and unmount your phone.
Hope that helps!
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soldiers33 said:
I bought a spare charging dock which has the port on the side which is useful. Then but a non slip mat, and now it looks like I have a gps in my car
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Thanks for share.

first post
just picked up my Z the other day and for the time being, I just stand my phone in my change drawer while driving and the square shape seems to hold it in place pretty nice.

I use this:
http://www.dx.com/p/car-air-outlet-swivel-mount-holder-stand-support-for-sony-xperia-z-l36h-black-201267
The fit is a little tight but I just filed down the edges and it works great.
Edit:
They also have a suction-cup windshield mount if that's what you prefer:
http://www.dx.com/p/car-windshield-swivel-mount-holder-stand-support-for-sony-xperia-z-l36h-black-201269
Free worldwide shipping as well.

[Q] Xperia z3 magnetic charger in india

Hi All,
I need help regarding magnetic charger for xperia ZR,
While searching in google i found a magnetic charger in flipkart and snapdeal
www . flipkart . com/acm-magnetic-usb-cable/p/itme4g7fzpyssyfd?pid=ACCE4G7F9UU3MZM3
www . snapdeal . com/product/acmmagnetic-usb-charging-cable-charger/329663401[/url]
As anyone used it, Anyone know anything about it please help me.

xtremegiri said:
Hi All,
I need help regarding magnetic charger for xperia ZR,
While searching in google i found a magnetic charger in flipkart and snapdeal
www . flipkart . com/acm-magnetic-usb-cable/p/itme4g7fzpyssyfd?pid=ACCE4G7F9UU3MZM3
www . snapdeal . com/product/acmmagnetic-usb-charging-cable-charger/329663401[/url]
As anyone used it, Anyone know anything about it please help me.
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If no one used these, atleast please let me know where i can get a good magnetic charger in india.

I am also looking for a magnetic charger, let me know if you find anything, I ordered the cheapest on ebay already, it was like 350INR, but I will get something better too.

jassalmithu said:
I am also looking for a magnetic charger, let me know if you find anything, I ordered the cheapest on ebay already, it was like 350INR, but I will get something better too.
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How is the one which you got from ebay. Does it work. How is the magnets
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Hi! @jassalmithu @xtremegiri
I have 4 magnetic chargers as I don't like to open the flaps for charging with the micro usb.
1. Official sony dock charger http://goo.gl/y5og7B
2. Ebay india magnetic charger http://goo.gl/1jluTs its a nice one but magnet is not so strong but better than chinese and I use this in my card for emergency charging or while I am travelling.
3. Some ebay.com Chinese charger http://goo.gl/uNmuvr & http://goo.gl/lCicLY same problem as the Indian ebay one it just fall off so easily you can't rely on it.
But the best one is the sony's official magnetic dock charger which I am using on daily basis, but this charger also have some fitting problems with different cases so you have to custom fit it.
Now I will be buying this http://goo.gl/iZV5FR as I have checked reviews, they say its the best with strong magnet so it wont fall of while charging but it costs almost rupee 1500 with shipping, so still thinking about it.
The chargers which are mentioned by @xtremegiri are almost same as the one I bought from ebay.in
Hope this helps who are confused with magnetic chargers

@xtremegiri @sanros The charger from eBay works but charges really slow, I was looking for one with strong magnets but you wouldn't get one as the magnet in the body is not pay off the phone chassis and can come out with strong magnets comprising water proofing, I got the dock and took out the cable from the dock, I might get another official dock soon, stay away from third party cables, they don't work well, I also ordered the connector which converts regular micro USB to magnetic connector, will let you guys know when I get it

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@xtremegiri @sanros The charger from eBay works but charges really slow, I was looking for one with strong magnets but you wouldn't get one as the magnet in the body is not pay off the phone chassis and can come out with strong magnets comprising water proofing, I got the dock and took out the cable from the dock, I might get another official dock soon, stay away from third party cables, they don't work well, I also ordered the connector which converts regular micro USB to magnetic connector, will let you guys know when I get it
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Will be waiting for your reply once you test it.
@ sanros - can't carry Sony dock to office that's why looking for magnetic charger
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xtremegiri said:
Will be waiting for your reply once you test it.
@ sanros - can't carry Sony dock to office that's why looking for magnetic charger
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That's what i was saying, you can take the cable out from Sony dock, i know it's expensive but that's the only way of getting the official Sony cable. The dock is just the regular magnetic cable inside the dock.

I got 2 from ebay - http://www.ebay.in/itm/201295121918?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 and quite happy with those those. The magnet is quite strong and doesn't fall off easily. ......I hope it stays this way.
Also it charges upto 100% no issues

arindamb said:
I got 2 from ebay - http://www.ebay.in/itm/201295121918?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 and quite happy with those those. The magnet is quite strong and doesn't fall off easily. ......I hope it stays this way.
Also it charges upto 100% no issues
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I have one of this in a white color with Sony CP-AD2 USB AC Adaptor (2.1 mAh).

Hi! @jassalmithu @xtremegiri
buy this if you guys really want the best and compact one http://goo.gl/iZV5FR as I have checked reviews, they say its the best with strong magnet so it wont fall of while charging, I will also be ordering this soon.

@sanros. Thanks will look into it.
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