I have been mounting my Wallaby this way for such a long time. I took some pictures last weekend when I added a second part to mount my Universal, pretty much similar way.
I saw some posting here asking about car kit/mounting solution.
Well, I think this might be useful for some ppl. I did not buy any car mounting solution, but simply use my old belt clip when its not longer usable (not clicked anymore) and attach it to my car. Luckily there is a perfect spot for it in my car. In the picture you can see that actually I took out that unused plastic, tape it together with my belt clip, and then reinserted it back, and voila... a car mounting solution. Clean and neat and secure.
For audio, I simply plug in the audio converter with mic to my car stereo, and I can play music, receive calls, etc, from my Wallaby, very accessible with one finger.
For GPS and power, I use the GPS and serial cable from Pharos. Never have any connection problem/power/etc as opposed to the newer way, which is Bluetooth, this is fully cabled.
It has been a perfect car PPC, telephone, navigation system, as well as multimedia player.
FYI, the 2.5mm audio connector I use it the PXDAA.
It has a normal stereo 3.5mm output with a mic built in the unit.
http://pc-mobile.net/pxdaa.htm
Ah that looks like a nice way to hook up my Wallaby to a hi-fi amplifier too via a 3.5mm TRS jack - RCA cable. Now to find one in the UK...
Cheers,
Neil.
they ship worldwide. I'm the USA and the PC-Mobile is in Hong Kong I believe. Last time I got mine within 10 days.
Cheers, just picked up an adaptor on eBay for a few pounds!
Neil.
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Hello
the Jabra bluetooth headset (http://www.jabra.com/) seems to be fine!
But I want to use something like that fitting inside a motorbikers helmet!
Does anybody has an idea where to find a stereo headset (with a bluetooth dongle like that from jabra) fitting in a helmet?
Also I am looking for a good small extern stereo microphone for the XDA!
thanks for your informations
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Also I am looking for a good small extern stereo microphone for the XDA!
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Audio input on the XDA is mono.
thanks for this hint concerning the audio input!
and where can I get a mono microphone with a fitting plug?
There's an accessory (not off the top of my head right now...) that converts between a 2.5 mm headset jack and the XDA's headset connector, and another one that does mic 2.5mm and stereo headset 3.5 mm.
Or solder something yourself... All the info is on
http://xda-developers.com/connectors
I know this isnt as high tech as a Bluetooth headset such as the Jabra... but as a low tech solution, Why not just use the headset that comes with the xda? You can certainly improve the ear fitting with some replacement ear sponges. or even better, slice into the cabling, and replace the earpieces with the SONY headphones that are like mini "in-ear defenders"
Quick tip: to solder headphone cables, use a soldering iron with a little cored solder to melt away and tin the very thin coating on the exposed cables, as headphone cables don't have sleeving in the traditional way. Dont hold it on for too long though!
Sorry, I can't quote any model numbers for the sony headphones, but the nice design feature is that
1) They are inside the ear, so it wont interfere with getting your helmet on/off
2) The Bass response with these headphones are even better than the standard xda headset. Because they are a snug fit like an industrial ear plug, so the ear canal resonates the sound better without losses. In a noisy environment you should find this better, e.g. with the roaring of a bike engine.
Advantage of modding with the standard headsetYou can modify the push to talk button by opening the pod and wiring a switch in parrallel to your handlebars, something thats easy to use with big bike gloves on, e.g. an automotive switch from Halfords. And of course the most important part, you get the xda four pole 2.5mm connector, which is very difficult to get hold of!
The other part of the push to talk switch "pod" on the xda headset is the microphone, so you could mount it somewhere in the part of the helmet near your mouth.
Obviously these ideas will need some "interconnect cables", from your xda to your handlebars, and from either to your helmet, I did see a posting with a motorbike cradle mount somewhere on this site.
Connectors
You should be able to get an inline solderable coupling connector (male & female) respectively from your local electronics shop or http://www.maplin.co.uk a small 3.5mm connector will suffice.
Obviously for the mic you need two or three connectors depending on how you rig it up.
You can get away with a mono one and one with three (in other words a normal stereo one) for the headphones, which has three poles
Headphones (stereo 3.5mm solderable plug & coupler)
1) Left
2) Right
3) Ground
Microphone (mono 3.5mm solderable plug & coupler)
1) Signal
2) Ground
Switch (mono 3.5mm solderable plug & coupler)
1) from pod button contacts
2) from pod button contacts
Obviously if you're not keen on using the phone while riding, then dont bother with the mic, switch etc, and just make up the headphones for music etc.
If this is the case, just buy the sony headphones and use a 2.5mm stereo to 3.5mm adapter (available at most maplin stores)
I've already done this mod using a replacement xda headset bought from expansys.com for a cassette adapter for in-car use. And have had many hours of music listening in between and during GPS instructions on long journeys!
Software called "Withmp3" is very good for in-car music playback (Its just like Winamp) because you can assign hardware buttons to skip tracks or stop the music. Even while using Tom-Tom navigator for example.
heiner said:
Hello
the Jabra bluetooth headset (http://www.jabra.com/) seems to be fine!
But I want to use something like that fitting inside a motorbikers helmet!
Does anybody has an idea where to find a stereo headset (with a bluetooth dongle like that from jabra) fitting in a helmet?
Also I am looking for a good small extern stereo microphone for the XDA!
thanks for your informations
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by far the safest way to do this is look at the communication/intercom systems currently on offer from motorcycle suppliers. i know no biker is ever going to have an accident, but things sticking in ears is probably not a good idea if head does hit the road.
i am 'lucky' enough to have a bike already fitted out with passenger intercom, radio and 'phone connection but i'm damned if i can find the right sort of 'phone connector and the bike manufacturer is about 2 years behind. so i suppose i'll have to find someone who can make one. any ideas?
ian
Motorola HS-830!
Bought two recently and they work just great!
Except for the fact that XDA/QTEK/etc... can't send audio, so I can't listen to MP3 using this helmet headset.
Anyhow, you can either use the helmet headset for phone calls or music (using iPAQ) or connect both helmet headsets to have a two way conversation with your passenger!
Work just great, and it comes with a neck lace, when not on the bike!
Audio bluetooth routing...
I found on this forum very little information about an audio driver (audio profile actually) product for PPC from AveLink: http://www.avelink.com/Bluetooth/Products/AudioDriver/index.htm
But they seem to integrate the MS Stack with two new profiles and the A2DP everybody is looking for!
I've been looking for a solution for... an eternity...
Anyhow can't find the product for purchase anywhere so I wrote them to see the features/price/etc... I'll let you know guys
Gee, hope is a strong feeling that leads us to keep trying... I can't even think on how much time I spent looking for this
PPC Techs XDA/SX56 2.5mm/3.5mm Audio Headset Adaptor
This adaptor converts the proprietary 4 conductor Pocket PC phone jack found on the XDA to a STD 2.5mm headset jack and 3.5mm stereo headphone Jack, and includes a PPCPE compatible answer/mute button. The adaptor cable is approximately 5" long.
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http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=PPCPADPT01
What are your thoughts. Seems like a good product. Be able to use some decent headphones for listening to those mp3z . . .
Anybody used one of these?
is the answer/mute button only for those 2 functions or is that module also acting as a microphone (don't think so)? looks good to me but i use the headset adaptor i bought from this internet site based in hong kong. check out:
http://pc-mobile.net/pxdaa.jpg (the website is http://pc-mobile.net)
it comes with a standard 2.5 mm jack for the xda. the wire is on a retractable mechanism to avoid tangling. at the other end is the stereo phone jack which serves as an answer/end button and as a microphone as well. there's a single headphone jack connected which uses a 3.5mm plug. when you want to listen to the toons using your 2-headphone set; you simply unplug the jack and insert any 3.5mm plug-based headset. in effect you can use any 3.5 headset as handsfree.
costs 26usd but services are 5-stars for me.
cheers
Anyone tried this adaptor from pc-moblie.net? The sound quality is good or bad?
i doubt that it could damage the quality so you can hear it unless you connect it to a stereo's lineIn and play it out using real speakers
those headsets are too limited imho to take much damage from a few connectors
However, all these things are not suitable for xdaII.
I bought one from pc-mobile and the quality is good. However, since the new xdaII got 2 buttons in its handsfree design, this product from pc-mobile is not fully compatible. You can hear from it but you can't pick up or end call from it as compared to xda1 you can.
I hope they can produce another product which is fully compatible with xda2. Otherwise, I may have to go for bluetooth but really worry about the battery.
Also, can I or is there anyone using the bluetooth handsfree for mp3 playing????? I doubt that very much.
I do really like the pc-mobile handsfree which is retractable and handy.
Any alternative in the market?? You got the adaptor but I think its only good for audio MP3 listening. If you attach another headsfree to the adaptor for business use (don't know whether we can...), you will have 2 buttons (one for the adaptor and one for the handsfree) which is quite funny !
Does somebody else have this problem and find a solution?
Do most people use bluetooth?
*Damn* !
Been creating a cable myself, tried it yesterdaynight late....
The damn thing didn't answer the phone when i pressed te button.
I cut the audio-out cord and trew the cable away, because i tought the mic didn't work....
Now i read this.... Guess the mic did work, but the answerbutton didn't.
Now i hope i can rewire the audio-out cabels again, so i haven't been soldering for nothing last night
Headphone adapter for HTC magic
Hello.
On the HTC magic, there isnt a 2.5 or a 3.5 headphone jack! there is only a mini USB jack. Does anyone know where i could get a mini USB jack adapter to turn it into a regular headphone jack?
Even if anybody knows what kind of mini USB jack comes on the HTC then that would be lots of help! because ive already purchased one that fit, but didnt work so it must have been a different type.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.google.dk/search?hl=da&q=extusb+to+minijack&btnG=Søg&meta=&aq=f&oq=
Me again
I am looking to purchase an adapter to plug into my Qtek 2020i so that I can plug a FM transmitter into allowing me to play the MP3's to the car stereo.
I don't really fancy the idea of a 3.5mm to 2.5mm all in one unit, high change of breaking the 2.5 in the phone.
I have read around and there are adapters available that are a 2.5mm plug with a cable then the 3.5mm socket, but there seems to be problems with some of them not being connected correctly and thus, not stereo, not working etc.
I'm not bothered about bringing the microphone out, I have bluetooth and otherwise I'd be using the internal mic.
Any thoughts guidance anyone?
Tom
tomsimmons said:
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Hey Tom
Me too, if you find some information, please post it here.
Well what I do know is that Expansys stock such an item. However its in the £7-9 bracket, which strikes me as stupid. For that much I can go and buy an inline socket, a plug and a mile of wire and make it myself!
Infact for that much I'd look at buying a stack of inline sockets and plugs and make and sell the buggers!
Tom
I bought an inline 2.5mm-3.5mm adapter, and I had to cut away most of the plastic surround at the 2.5mm end to get it to fit. It was a bit dodgy anyway, might've broken the socket, so I got a 2.5mm right-angle jack to 3.5mm socket (along a short cable, just enough to run up the inside of my case and out the top) for a few quid. Still had to cut off the extra plastic on the 2.5mm end to make it fit though.
Not sure if this disables the internal mic, since I only use it for listening to music, and then unplug it when making/receiving a call.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006J6IJ/026-9357951-2118020?_encoding=UTF8
Strange, I bought mine for about £2.50.
Hi,
I bought a 3.5mm FM transmitter powered by AAA batteries or Car adapter for $11 on Ebay.
Then I bought an INSTEN 3.5mm to 2.5mm stereo adapter with Mic and answer button for $7
This way while listening to music on my car stereo, if a call comes in I just press the mic button on the adapter and I can answer the call by hearing the caller on my car speakers and talking into the omni-directional mic on the adapter. My total cost = $18
It avoids the hassle of unpluging from your PDA phone...which could down the road cause problems with your PDA.
Look on ebay for these deals.
Thanks
I'm looking for an active car cradle, but one that also has an audio connector so I can hook it up to the AUX input of the car stereo. The ones I have found so far only support charging.
Me too!!! I cant believe no one has made this yet...
Wish they make one soon
& we dont have to wait for it till HD3 is out
Doesn't the Brodit Active holder have room to plug the aux cable in?
Yes it looks so, but then I have to connect that cable seperatly. Moreover, when my wife takes the car, the cable would be hanging loose.
So I'm looking for a cradle that allows me to just put the phone into it and everthing is wired at once.
Stray Biker said:
I'm looking for an active car cradle, but one that also has an audio connector so I can hook it up to the AUX input of the car stereo. The ones I have found so far only support charging.
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I have been looking for a while also. I did see someone mod a Brodit active holder by gluing a 3.5mm jack at the base of the holder. But as the Brodit holder is already a bit pricey I kept looking.
I have found a device that looks like it is sold under three different brand names although it looks to be the same. The one thing I am unsure of is if the 2.5mm jack will output the audio for music, GPS and voice calls or if it is just restricted to phone related audio.
$63.98 Kidigi HTC HD2 Car Mount Cradle With Handsfree
www.expansys.com.au/d.aspx?i=199376
$53.95 eXpansys Car Cradle with Handsfree for HTC HD2
www.expansys.com.au/d.aspx?i=194345
$32.46USD Car Mount Cradle With Handsfree For HTC HD2 T8585 (HTC Leo)
http://www.netimes.com/shop/car-mou...tc-hd2-t8585-htc-leo-p-2536.html?cPath=80_731
This device is sold for the HTC HD2 T8585 and T9193 but AFAIK the US model is just taller, so it should also fit!
I would love to hear from anyone who already has one specifically in relation to the 2.5mm audio jack that comes off the hands free speaker. If I can just plug a 2.5mm to 3.5mm jack into the front of my car stereo, and audio, phone and GPS audio is sent to my stereo, I will be very happy
Here is a direct link to a close up of the hands free speaker and the 2.5mm audio/headset jack I am talking about.
http://i2.expansys.com/img/g/194345/expansys-car-cradle-with-handsfree-for-htc-hd2.jpg
Now what I really want is a nice case like the Capdase Alumor Metal Case, that has a built in wire free charging plate on the back to work with a Powermat, that also has a nice dock connector on the volume side of the phone, and comes with an active landscape car holder so that I do not have to remove the phone from the case to dock in the car. I guess only in my dreams
I looked into that one myself, but I was a bit worried about the hands-free functionalty of the cradle. I want to put the cable behind the dashboard and control the phone on the screen itself, not on the plug.
So I bought myself the Brodit and going to glue a square jack into the cradle.
Stray Biker said:
I looked into that one myself, but I was a bit worried about the hands-free functionalty of the cradle. I want to put the cable behind the dashboard and control the phone on the screen itself, not on the plug.
So I bought myself the Brodit and going to glue a square jack into the cradle.
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I have the same concerns about the hands-free functionality. But I would love to hear from someone who owns one to find out how it does work.
Please post a picture of your Brodit solution when done with any hints you may have if you can. Cheers
Hey guys , I just purchase my HD2 but I still have my touchpro2 ,
I had audio cable to play my mp3z in my car from my phone but notice the usb is differnt from touchpro2 VS HD2.
Ive been searching all over google and bing for audio cable , doesnt seem like I found anything,
will this for sure work ?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/brodit-a...edium=comparison&utm_campaign=google+products
Has anyone use this ? im liking the HD2 but I cant play my Mp3z thru my car.
DoHBoi1o1 said:
Hey guys , I just purchase my HD2 but I still have my touchpro2 ,
I had audio cable to play my mp3z in my car from my phone but notice the usb is differnt from touchpro2 VS HD2.
Ive been searching all over google and bing for audio cable , doesnt seem like I found anything,
will this for sure work ?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/brodit-a...edium=comparison&utm_campaign=google+products
Has anyone use this ? im liking the HD2 but I cant play my Mp3z thru my car.
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I wish they made this with USB
so i could hang it on my Laptop with Velcro or in Car
anyone knows if theres one with a USB on orther end
than the dumb car charger
Sony Ericsson Music Receiver MBR-100
I use a Sony Ericsson Music Receiver MBR-100 to receive bluetooth audio, cheap on ebay, and a socket car mount usb charger which i got for £10 off ebay, the one i bought even as a spare usb so i can power my PDA which I use as a hands free reciever via bluetooth from my phone and a satnav while i bluetooth music through my cars system (ford mondeo with mp3 plug in glove compartment).
Driving from nottingham to brittany this sunday so will get plenty of use
Hope this helps
I ordered the car kit linked below from neTimes:
http://www.netimes.com/shop/car-mou...tc-hd2-t8585-htc-leo-p-2536.html?cPath=80_731
I have not used it extensively but here are my impressions so far:
The device is made from a very 'light' plastic not from metal as I had optimistically hopes for. The build quality is pretty good!
Inserting the phone into the device for the first time was a frightening experience. It is a very snug fit, and I was more than a little concerned about the pressure required to seat the HD2 over the 3.5mm jack and the microUSB, thankfully no damage was made to either jack on the HD2 and the alignment of said ports appears to be very good.
The 2.5mm headset jack that is on the speaker/car charger part does indeed pass the audio (in stereo) to a car head unit. So it will pass all audio when plugged in. Exactly what I wanted.
The pickup answer button on the speaker/car charger worked somewhat intermittently for me. I will have to play around with it a bit more to see that the behavior was not due to operator error as I suspect. But it is not a crucial part as it is easier to reach the HD2 than this tiny button.
The suction mount sticks well to the windscreen, but the actual 'neck' of the mount is very short with minimal adjustment. I am now looking for a way to fix it to a Brodit vent or dash mount for something a bit more robust and unobtrusive. The curly cord is also on the large side and it is captive so can not easily be replaced
The holder does NOT swivel into landscape orientation. If it were connected to a swivel mount the HD2 would most likely fall out as it is high up over the center point of the mount and the is nothing other than the tight fit holding it there. But I have not really investigated this yet. Maybe I will test it out when I get a swivel Brodit mount. eXpansys list it as being compatible with the Herbert Richter Gooseneck Suction Mount so hopefully we have some other mount options.
There appear to be a number of stores selling what appears to be the same device under different branding like Kidigi and eXpansys have versions also. My advice is to buy the cheapest from the store that you trust the most to honor any warranty issues. I have never purchased from newTimes before so apart from the shipping in a good timeframe, I have no grounds to recommend them over other stores that sell this dock, like eXpansys.
All in all it is great value but I still have some concern about the long term affects on the microUSB port. I really do wish that Microsoft had specified a standard dock connector for Windows Phone 7. This is one area Apple has it over Windows Phone.
I am thinking of replacing the stereo in my car with a dock for my Nexus6. I was going to just buy a new head unit for Bluetooth connectivity and hands free calling on the road. Then i thought why spend money on adding a layer between me and my phone since i don't use my radio anyway.
I have seen lots of write ups and videos of how to replace your stereo with a tablet. But the one thing I have never seen anyone do is add hands free calling for their phone.
I am hoping someone can tell me how to wire a mic in to a USB cable as I also take audio out to run to an amp and power in back to the phone. I am aware I will not have fade control just balance and I am good with that.
I am aware that I will need to run the output to an amp and my Jeep has one from the factory. I am not worried about wiring in a converter to supply power and already have one that charges the phone while using gps and play music at the same time and a dedicated fused circuit activated by relay so there are no issues with battery drain. I will build a custom dock with a USB cable mounted in it in the dash in place of the removed stereo. I plan on using one of the wired mics you use with an aftermarket pioneer stereo mounted on the dash. The specs for it are Polar pattern: Omni directional Mic diameter's 9.7*4.5mm Sensitivity:-47dB+/-2dB Frequency Range: 20-20KHz Output Impedance: ≤2.2 kΩ SNR: >58dB Standard Operation Voltage: 4.5V Operation Voltage: 1.0V-10V.DC Wire Length: 4 M Ref Pioneer part no: CPM1064 CPM1084
What I need is someone to please show me how to splice the cable so I can add rca connectors to audio out, mic in, and power in and have it work. Or if that can't be done I can add a qi charger to the dock if I can wire the speaker out and mic in as a usb headset and make that work. Or if I need to add a signal booster to the mic input to make it work please say so and give me specs to go find one.
Thank you in advance for any help or useful suggestions.
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I am thinking of replacing the stereo in my car with a dock for my Nexus6. ......
I am aware that I will need to run the output to an amp and my Jeep has one from the factory......
any help or useful suggestions.
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A hard card case or soft case with a metal 1 cm below the M-logo. A neodymium magnet on the dashboard. No car kit needed. The speaker of the N6 is loud enough for use in a car for navigation and phone. Same with microphone.
Option is to use a phone jack converter to connect the N6 output to the radio.
An example how I used my N7 in the car.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137636/ - post #65
Note my N6 case has metal at the outside and below the M-logo, because behind the logo is a magnet sensor that switches off the screen.
Thank you, but I have children. I need to be able to play music, and their moms voice through the car speakers on long drives.
The car I prefer to drive is also noisy and my phone can't always hear me when it is in the dash mount.
What I want is just to make a wired connection to a mic, speakers, and power, through the micro USB port. So I get in the car, plug my phone in, and slide it into a permanent holder.
Money matters and this would be free, also convient since all my stereo did was get music and calls from my phone anyway.
I know how to wire in a Bluetooth reviever for the audio, and a qi charger so that would be wireless but I don't know how to get a mic input back to the phone, none of the premade affordable receivers I have seen have a mic input.
And I am aware I could take audio out and in from the 3.5 jack and either go wireless for the charging or have to plug in two cords in I get in the car.
I appreciate your help but I am looking for help to reach a specific solution that will be best for me.
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but I don't know how to get a mic input back to the phone, none of the premade affordable receivers I have seen have a mic input.
I appreciate your help but I am looking for help to reach a specific solution that will be best for me.
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I assumed already that you were looking for a custom and cheap solution, that's why I gave you mine. Just for the possibility you will get an idea.
About the microphone.
Wired headsets with earphones and microphone are normally connected to the 3,5-jack.
I think the mic-input-connector is there and not in the USB connector of the N6.
The N6 is not that different compared with other smartphones.
There are adapters available Google '3,5 inch headset adapter'
You are right in that there are dedicated connections already at the jack, and that they would be easy to just splice leads onto a standard wired headset to extend to where I want the leads to go. Even if i need to add a signal booster to the mic line.
My wife has a usb headset that works fine with my phone though so I know the capability is there, as with audio out on a usb connection to a stereo.
She wont let me cut up her headset to see what goes where though and it takes a while to get one from china. I was hoping someone knew so I could use what I have on hand rather than spending anything, I am cheap.
Thanks for your help, i have used my phone for music and handsfree when it's just me in the car on short hops. It does work fine for that and as a portable music player anywhere not to loud without any problems.
Once again thank you.
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She wont let me cut up her headset to see what goes where .
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https://www.google.nl/imgres?imgurl...bNAhWH2xoKHRsUCi4QMwg_KBkwGQ&iact=mrc&uact=8/
Thank you. I spent my time researching if anyone has put an Android auto onto Raspberry Pi and stuck it in there car and I haven't Googled for the pan out yet because I haven't had time to rip open the dash in my car thank you I appreciate that period I'm having to voice text right now so please forgive me for poor grammar and spelling
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... so please forgive me for poor grammar and spelling
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You're welcome. It was nice to meet you.