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External camera?

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

Car Mount

Here you go boys and girls... get them while they 20 bucks cheaper @
http://www.cellularaccessory.com/ecs-m979beg.html
This is the official Samsung USA car mount found here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-M979BEGSTA

luckyduck69 said:
Here you go boys and girls... get them while they 20 bucks cheaper @
http://www.cellularaccessory.com/ecs-m979beg.html
This is the official Samsung USA car mount found here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-M979BEGSTA
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that looks pretty nice but even still a little pricey.

mavictb said:
that looks pretty nice but even still a little pricey.
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just got mine in today... it's legit badass. very sturdy and it's a suction cup that actually holds suction. the actually phone holder offers 360 degrees rotation and tilt. i give it two thumbs up!

I just got one from http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/26866 for a little under $33 delivered. I have used Cellularaccessory (the OP's source) in the past and found them very helpful as well.
The mount is "OK" in my book. While nicely made and holds the phone well, it isn't anywhere near as adjustable as I would like in terms of angles. There is only a small amount of adjustability in the ball joint that connects the cradle to the arm, perhaps +/- 20 degrees.
Another drawback is it launches the &*^%ing car-mode app/screen and ties it to the home button, which makes for a less-than-useful phone (until I can figure out how to customize that app away).
On the plus side, the lever for the suction cup is very easy to use (much better than, for example, the twist-to-lock used by TomTom).
I also like that there isn't stress on the phone's micro-USB connector. That connector has been a failure point on other phones.
It includes a standard Samsung CLA, which may or may not be able to provide the 1.1A that the T959V can take to charge. I use a USB cable and the Elago 1A (dual) CLA-to-USB which lets me charge the phone, as well as a headset/speakerphone from a single socket. Apparently Amazon has seen enough sales of the Elago line (love their Nano II microSDHC reader) that they have picked them up themselves. JoWow has been good in the past for many orders and Elago items (they were previously the only Amazon-related source).
I'll probably end up ditching the suction-cup arm and figuring out how to better mount the cradle. From what I have read, it isn't the industry-standard pattern, so it will have to be something custom.

I actually made my own mount using a cheap piece of crap mount off Amazon and my old Magellan GPS mount. I took the front part that actually holds the phone, and used a dremel tool to cut new holes in the back so that it would slide on to the arm assembly of the GPS mount. Fits perfect and looks awesome. Best of all, it doesn't fall off my windshield anymore!

Anyone have an issue using a bluetooth headset while docked? It seems to disable unless I undock, make call, and redock.
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I was actually thinking about getting:
cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-4G-Car-Mount-CD-Dash-Holder-Dock-/150620135124?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2311a8ded4#shId
It mounts to the CD player.

jchambers said:
I was actually thinking about getting:
cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-4G-Car-Mount-CD-Dash-Holder-Dock-/150620135124?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2311a8ded4#shId
It mounts to the CD player.
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Make sure you let us know how that works out. It's interesting... But what if you wanna mess around with your cd player?
What about the ac vents? Perfect spot. Ready to reach, out of the way of everything...
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Car Charger and Dash Mount

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.

MTB holder

Hi guys,
can anybody of you recommend a sturdy holder for our phone
suitable for mountain biking?
Thanks in advance!

In my experience its better to wear your phone. I've tried various phone holders cheap - midrange and ultimately I'd rather have no junk all over my handlebars so i can focus. Vibration means you cant see the bloody thing anyway. And the cheap ones always break.
However
If your looking to navigate on your bike I'd suggest a Garmin etrex 10 20 or 30 combined with a RAM mount.
http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/garminetrexmounts/tabid/3927/
Superior shockproof waterproof and rugged gps nav off road with maps in a small size. I use for hiking and MTB
Garmin also have their own MTB handlebar mount.
Hope that helped
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Hi ninjalandpirate,
I was asking for a reference for SGS3mini MTB holder and you're suggesting me to buy another device?
Btw Your comment on vibrations impact (cannot read display) is a typical underestimating of this scenario.
It's been many times reported that this kind of vibrations can lead to a loosing phone internal contacts and therefore
really serious problems with its functionality later.
OK, I see no other reply. Than I'm going to buy one bike holder and test it for MTB.
I'll pass my experience here later on.

Holder for motorbike handlebar?

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.
BR
Oerly
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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.