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Hi,
Here is my new DIY Nexus One car holder I just put together:
The base is from Garmin nüvi 200 series and the holder for phone is just plain hard shell I bought very cheap from eBay.
What do you think?
Rinegpeace said:
Hi,
Here is my new DIY Nexus One car holder I just put together:
The base is from Garmin nüvi 200 series and the holder for phone is just plain hard shell I bought very cheap from eBay.
What do you think?
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Curious how it holds up in the car, but looks pretty good and low profile.
khaytsus said:
Curious how it holds up in the car, but looks pretty good and low profile.
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It looks great and slim also holds phone quite well.
Here are few photos in 'action' (sorry for the mess in my garage):
That looks really good. Much better than my "universal" POS that wobbles and rattles and occaisonally drops my phone:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_381889_langId_-1_categoryId_165452#dtab
Can you link to the case you bought (or a similar one) please?
And where did you get the base? Was it a spare you had?
b0dge said:
That looks really good. Much better than my "universal" POS that wobbles and rattles and occaisonally drops my phone:
Can you link to the case you bought (or a similar one) please?
And where did you get the base? Was it a spare you had?
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I'm new user and I am not permitted to post outside links.
For case just search for 'BLACK HYBRID HARD BACK CASE FOR HTC GOOGLE NEXUS ONE' on UK eBay.
For base search 'GARMIN NUVI WIDESCREEN MOUNT FOR 200, 200T, 200W & MORE' - you will get several results from Hong Kong - they are very cheap.
I've attached photo of this mount.
You just have to cut off two horns on Garmin cradle and stick it on case with some thin mirror bond sticky pads.
Hope this is not too confusing.
Not confusing at all. You've made the whole thing very clear, in fact!
Thank you for the info. I'll be making mine very soon!
WOW BRILLIANT IDEA. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS. Do you think it's better to use superglue instead of mirror adhesive?
maniaxzero said:
WOW BRILLIANT IDEA. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS. Do you think it's better to use superglue instead of mirror adhesive?
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Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
I think superglue will also works but I put mirror tape for future considerations - it will be easier to remove tape and change shell case when I change phone.
Rinegpeace said:
Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
I think superglue will also works but I put mirror tape for future considerations - it will be easier to remove tape and change shell case when I change phone.
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lol you're always one step ahead of me. Thanks for the idea
Haha I have the exact same holder and a very similar case and I was trying to come up with a way to make them work together. I hadn't considered getting another case and then modifying the garmin holder. I'll be doing this as well!
Rinegpeace, can you please give some comment about the quality of the back case? How thin is it? rubbery on the inside/outside? Would you feel comfortable using the phone with the case on all the time?
Thanks in advance!
zecoj said:
Rinegpeace, can you please give some comment about the quality of the back case? How thin is it? rubbery on the inside/outside? Would you feel comfortable using the phone with the case on all the time?
Thanks in advance!
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For everyday use I would pick little harder case. This one is thin and it is very easy to pull phone in and out. This is preferable for car dock but for real case it is maybe too flexible.
After couple days of testing I feel very secure about holding my N1 while driving and even if you turn this dock upside down it will hold your phone in the cradle. So, maybe you will like it as everyday case.
Here is one short video of detaching and attaching my N1 in this car dock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6xsHC_RQXA
that's awesome, thanks mate!
You can also get the air vent mount for the nuvi instead of the suction mount. I kinda don't want it to stick to glass so this is nice.
what are those mirror adhesive pads? buy them at home depot?
shkwest said:
You can also get the air vent mount for the nuvi instead of the suction mount. I kinda don't want it to stick to glass so this is nice.
what are those mirror adhesive pads? buy them at home depot?
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You'd be better off finding them at an automotive store or maybe walmart if they are to repair a rear view mirror that fell off inside a car as I'm suspecting.
This has been featured in Lifehacker some weeks ago, with the same materials... the idea was from a OcUK user.
I've already made one myself for my HTC Legend and it looks great, it was cheap, and it's really sturdy.
Is it me or does the first photo in the original post look like it has a windows logo!?!
This is a great idea. I just finished it for my Touch Pro 2 with no problems. I hvae a slight difference though. I cut the very top off of the silicon case so that my tp2 can slid in and out with ease. Although there is plenty of friction to keep it in normally.
I just wanna say that after 2 days of using this in my car it is just working absolutely perfectly. The easy rotation is very convenient and it looks really good as well, being so form fitting to my phone.
Now that is cool.
I shall be getting the bits this week.
I was looking for a case that i could take with me to work so i would not worry about the phone, i'm a gardener and it is inevitable that i get dust and dirt in and around my pockets so i wanted something that would stop this from happenening to my nice new phone.
I tried the pdair leather flip case which isn't great and i had to put it in a pouch before putting it in their in order to keep the dirt out.
But then i saw on here someone saying that a small portable harddrive case may actually fit the sgs well. I did a bit of amazon research and found this case.
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0037PSQD8/ref=oss_product
The only knock on this case in the reviews was that it was a bit small for a regular portable harddrive and i can confirm after trying to squeeze my seagate freeagent into it that it is a bit tight.. But.. It fits the galaxy S like a dream, and because it has a zip it is extremely good at keeping crap out of the case. Being neoprene it is also pretty protective and i wouldn't worry so much about it if it did take a fall. Also it is fairly water proof. It's well made and fits the with or without a bumper case.
It also has another smaller zip pocket in the side with is ideal for carrying a bit of cash around in. So even though it does bulk up the phone size a little if you use it like a wallet it somehow doesn't seem so clunky.
Just thought i would pass this on for any one looking for a similar solution, and to be honest at £2.49 down from £20 it is an absolute bargain.
Enjoy.
Great idea...
I'll be using my phone as main mp3 player too - is it possible to route headphones in to headphone socket, while maintaining most of the functionality of the case?
I've not got my handset yet either, but I'm guessing there's no space to store an extra microsd under the battery cover? There isn't on my X1, but on other handsets I've had in the past I could, seem to remember being able to on my N95.
st4rk said:
But then i saw on here someone saying that a small portable harddrive case may actually fit the sgs well. I did a bit of amazon research and found this case.
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0037PSQD8/ref=oss_product
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That was me... Glad someone took the idea up. May do the same myself.
Great idea...
I'll be using my phone as main mp3 player too - is it possible to route headphones in to headphone socket, while maintaining most of the functionality of the case?
I've not got my handset yet either, but I'm guessing there's no space to store an extra microsd under the battery cover? There isn't on my X1, but on other handsets I've had in the past I could, seem to remember being able to on my N95.
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Yup the head phone hole is just under the side you zip too so it would work perfectly for that, thanks for the idea.
kempas said:
That was me... Glad someone took the idea up. May do the same myself.
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Hey thanks man it works great give it a try and for £2.50 it's hardly a huge expense if you don't like it.
st4rk said:
Yup the head phone hole is just under the side you zip too so it would work perfectly for that, thanks for the idea.
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Thanks for the heads-up. Have ordered one - just need to order the handset now!
Hey, I was wondering if any other nexus users also drove a motorbike? Any suggestions for how to mount (securely) and charge it would be greatly appreciated. I have a Honda CBR250R if it makes a difference. Currently considering a Ram mount but i dont think they make a nexus 4 model...
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...77045072079076045085078055066085/Default.aspx
This seems to be the best i could find, not 100% it will fit. But it seems adjustable. And heaps sturdy.
If anyone has a better suggestion, just post or PM
+1 on the XGrip cradle. Very secure.
yup get the xmount cradle along with this http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...d/082065077045066045049055054085/Default.aspx
and finally one of these
http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/...TRACKSIDE/12-Volt-Power-Adapter/p/39006_53443
Don't you have a waterproof case or do you never drive in the rain?
I also have a nexus and I am looking for a waterproof case, mountable on motorbike, and cable connected to battery.
Something like this : www.rammount.com/Products/AQUABOX/MediumAQUABOX/tabid/4885/Default.aspx , but I don't know if this is big enough to fit nexus 4 and a usb chargercable in it. According to the specifications it would be a very close fit, but maybe if i remove a little bit from the inside bottom it might work.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks,
Tim
r1nstang said:
yup get the xmount cradle along with this http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...d/082065077045066045049055054085/Default.aspx
and finally one of these
http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/...TRACKSIDE/12-Volt-Power-Adapter/p/39006_53443
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DaltonMaltese said:
Don't you have a waterproof case or do you never drive in the rain?
I also have a nexus and I am looking for a waterproof case, mountable on motorbike, and cable connected to battery.
Something like this : www.rammount.com/Products/AQUABOX/MediumAQUABOX/tabid/4885/Default.aspx , but I don't know if this is big enough to fit nexus 4 and a usb chargercable in it. According to the specifications it would be a very close fit, but maybe if i remove a little bit from the inside bottom it might work.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks,
Tim
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dont ride in the rain unless its an unexpected shower. phone was usually always in my pocket. if i needed to be able to see it..like nav (which honeslty i just used headphones and voice nav) i would stick it in my tank bag with the clear pocket on top
r1nstang said:
dont ride in the rain unless its an unexpected shower. phone was usually always in my pocket. if i needed to be able to see it..like nav (which honeslty i just used headphones and voice nav) i would stick it in my tank bag with the clear pocket on top
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Thanks, I'm really looking for something to navigate in rain, and also something that can handle some heavy shocks, I will keep looking forward.
Ciao!
DaltonMaltese said:
Thanks, I'm really looking for something to navigate in rain, and also something that can handle some heavy shocks, I will keep looking forward.
Ciao!
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So did you find anything?
Well, I ordered a Ultimate Addons tough case for galaxy s3 with handlebar mount.The S3 is slightly smaller so there is more room for an adaptercable in case to connect to battery when u use nexus. But the S3 is also about 1/2 mm thinner so i can close the case but it leaves some space between edges because if bit to thick. There is a big rubber plate in case to secure phone (1/2 cm) where i was able to scratch off the right amount to fit the nexus in perfectly. Rear camera is still usable, volume buttons not and audio jack not, front camera half visible.
The phone now fits perfect in case and u can touch and slide. Because of not reaching power button i use the shake app wgen i use case and so I just shake to unlock screen. I attached the handlebar to my motorcycle, looks nice and firm, but was having doubts for putting my phone in the case for the first ride, so i just connected case but without phone in it and went riding. All worked great, u can twist phonecase in any direction at and then fix it at good viewpoint, problem is I have feeling it is never fixed solid enough, if i touch it a little , it moves, but it never moved when driving, I drive a honda transalp 650 and I quite push it to limit on speedbumps etc. I haven't tested it with my phone in it yet because on the first testride i got hit by car (his fault, again..) and slammed to ground and ended 40 metres further with bike against rail, i was lucky having very good protection, and the case was still intact and didnt move . My bike lost two mirrors and scratched and bruised all over, but in the end, good test, too bad my phone was not in it. I will test it when my bike gets back from garage
Grtz
Tim
mandhir.s.bajwa said:
So did you find anything?
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what is better the nuud or the fre?
i will use mainly to protect from salt water. and the screen sestivite is impotemet to me/
thx for all!!!
tomshimshon said:
what is better the nuud or the fre?
i will use mainly to protect from salt water. and the screen sestivite is impotemet to me/
thx for all!!!
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Whats up dude, yeah so i have the nuud. Purchased it about a month ago and its pretty good!! Took it to a waterpark and never took it out of my pocket and no water got into it.
Yes there are some cons but it is an amazing case.
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
Whats up dude, yeah so i have the nuud. Purchased it about a month ago and its pretty good!! Took it to a waterpark and never took it out of my pocket and no water got into it.
Yes there are some cons but it is an amazing case.
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thx! are the cons? and you can put rope to secure the phone?
tomshimshon said:
thx! are the cons? and you can put rope to secure the phone?
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Cons:
-There is no hole for a lanyard (rope thing)
-Capacitive Touch Buttons are a little awkward to press, but you get used to it.
-Speaker calls are pretty bad and you sound like you are in a tunnel, but normal calls (no speaker) sounds good
-The headphone jack cover is a flimsy rubber piece that can scare you but it does indeed work so its just a con because it causes fear.
Thats all that i have encountered and really they arent bad.
I currently have it on my phone right now and even went to the pool yesterday for a swim.
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
Cons:
-There is no hole for a lanyard (rope thing)
-Capacitive Touch Buttons are a little awkward to press, but you get used to it.
-Speaker calls are pretty bad and you sound like you are in a tunnel, but normal calls (no speaker) sounds good
-The headphone jack cover is a flimsy rubber piece that can scare you but it does indeed work so its just a con because it causes fear.
Thats all that i have encountered and really they arent bad.
I currently have it on my phone right now and even went to the pool yesterday for a swim.
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ok thx!
and there is better case then lifeproof?
tomshimshon said:
ok thx!
and there is better case then lifeproof?
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If i had the chance to rethink my purchase i would get this one
http://www.otterbox.com/Preserver-Series-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4/sam20-galaxy-s4,default,pd.html
I love otterbox products so I know that product is great.
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
If i had the chance to rethink my purchase i would get this one
http://www.otterbox.com/Preserver-Series-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4/sam20-galaxy-s4,default,pd.html
I love otterbox products so I know that product is great.
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i tought about buying it but iam am afraid the screen protetoer will destroy the user expirince?
(i use a normal 5$ from ebay screen protectoer will i fill a difrance?)
tomshimshon said:
i tought about buying it but iam am afraid the screen protetoer will destroy the user expirince?
(i use a normal 5$ from ebay screen protectoer will i fill a difrance?)
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I feel like it really doesn't matter. The quality of screen protect that comes with the Otterbox is great. The nuud also has an optional screen protector which I don't use but might start because my screen is getting scratches.
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
I feel like it really doesn't matter. The quality of screen protect that comes with the Otterbox is great. The nuud also has an optional screen protector which I don't use but might start because my screen is getting scratches.
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ok i think i will buy the outterbox.
thx for all your help!
tomshimshon said:
ok i think i will buy the outterbox.
thx for all your help!
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Okay cool, make sure you report back with some pictures and stuff cause I also wanted the Otterbox but chose this one instead since my best buy didn't have any Otterbox preservers
i think for the price of the otterbox the seidio obex is better
Hi,
Currently I'm using Seidio Obex with holster and it is pretty good case. It is really waterproof case (I've check it ), and screen protect is amazing.
But there is couple things which are not so good, first of all sound is a bit muffled and second thing is that some ppl will complain about it size, but for me it isn't so important.
As a conclusion, I can only say that, for me personally it was really good purchase and I'm looking to buy additional car mount to holster. :laugh:
I have the nuud and its the best case I've bought. It comes with an optional scratch guard also in case you want to protect your screen without an annoying built in screen protector.
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
Okay cool, make sure you report back with some pictures and stuff cause I also wanted the Otterbox but chose this one instead since my best buy didn't have any Otterbox preservers
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I bought the otterbox couple of days ago and it's the best case I ever use
Galaxy s4 cm11
tomshimshon said:
I bought the otterbox couple of days ago and it's the best case I ever use
Galaxy s4 cm11
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Right on dude.
Any pics? Also any cons? Pros?
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
Right on dude.
Any pics? Also any cons? Pros?
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pro:
- compect (slightly thiker than the commuter but i dont fill the difrance)
- the screen protector is great you can't fill it and it's doesnt affect the qulety
- you can access the port's with no problem
con:
- you can put large headphone jeck
- the buttom are harder to press
if you have qution fell free to ask!
Lifeproof fre all the way..had the nuud and had to get a new phone the same day i used it..love the fre. Had it on my s3, now my s4 and my wifes s5. Daughter has the pink one too
Is the back prone to scratches? Is the phone too slippery to handle?
Whats your opinion?
eddieleon7pc said:
Is the back prone to scratches? Is the phone too slippery to handle?
Whats your opinion?
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Yes, you definitely need a case for this device, I dropped it once & now it has dents & many small scratches on it.
chawlasrijan said:
Yes, you definitely need a case for this device, I dropped it once & now it has dents & many small scratches on it.
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So it is prone to scratches even if i never drop the phone, am i correct?
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So it is prone to scratches even if i never drop the phone, am i correct?
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Yup, minor scratches, visible when you clean the back of your device, the type of ones that you get when you slide your phone on a hard surface.
I own all of the Sony Xperia cases but I only use them if I know for sure I'll be in situations where a drop is likely and I'm not in my daily routine / distracted like a trade show.
In my own experience, which will differ from others, the screen will break with the right fall, case or not,
so I don't use one regularly on Xperia phones. My black XZ Looks fine with regular use/wear tear.
( The way I feel is with a case, I'm not using it as the designers intended, and never get to really see it... and I don't like to babysit phones for their future owners. )
chawlasrijan said:
Yup, minor scratches, visible when you clean the back of your device, the type of ones that you get when you slide your phone on a hard surface.
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Alright, thanks m8
DZH1 said:
I own all of the Sony Xperia cases but I only use them if I know for sure I'll be in situations where a drop is likely and I'm not in my daily routine / distracted like a trade show.
In my own experience, which will differ from others, the screen will break with the right fall, case or not,
so I don't use one regularly on Xperia phones. My black XZ Looks fine with regular use/wear tear.
( The way I feel is with a case, I'm not using it as the designers intended, and never get to really see it... and I don't like to babysit phones for their future owners. )
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I do exactly the same thing, don't use those covers in regular practice, but every now & then it's going to fall & get damaged, so I don't think much about it.
I thougt i wouldnt need any case but found out my XZ was a little bent, tried to staighten it up by bending it and ordered a rigid PC case hoping it wont bend again...
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I do exactly the same thing, don't use those covers in regular practice, but every now & then it's going to fall & get damaged, so I don't think much about it.
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Btw, what colour is your Xperia XZ?
eddieleon7pc said:
Btw, what colour is your Xperia XZ?
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Forest Blue.
The back and front will show wear no different to most other phones, it's the glossy plastic sides you need to be extra careful with. I'm annoyed that Sony didn't use anodised metal for the sides.
I've just ordered a Noreve case, Ambition black grained leather for external color, and indigo interior lining, to match with Forest Blue.
Expensive, but awesome case!
I'm still ordering those cases, for every phone I buy.
With metallic back fastener for belt clip.
I'll post pics when it come home! (14 days, build on demand).
And for less than 2 days, "15% off for mobile devices's covers and small leather goods - Privilege discount code: NEWYEAR17" :good:
Bought mine last December 26 and up until now it's still naked. No TG, camera lens protector, back protector and case. Gotta buy them once I get a job.?