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Is there a decent bike mount?

The Sapphire, along with the MyTracks app and music output, seems like the ultimate bike computer. I'd like to replace my wired computer, but I can't find a decent mount.
I've seen this:
http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?divid=HTC&model=HTC+Magic&skuno=81612
but I don't really trust it, plus it provides no water resistance.
I've seen this:
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045065081051085/Default.aspx
but it doesn't allow touch through on capacitive devices.
And I've seen this:
http://www.otterbox.com/2600-series/2600-series-pda-case/
Which would still require a bike mounting solution and gets pretty expensive.
Has anyone seen anything better?

i just use a car mount zipped tied to the handle bar cross frame - works a treat. Not water resistant granted!

n1ck75 said:
i just use a car mount zipped tied to the handle bar cross frame - works a treat. Not water resistant granted!
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which car mount?

It was a suction one i had for my HTC HD from Ebay, because it was large it fits snug when i have the magic in it with its silicon case on

Sounds somewhat appealing since I could just put the phone in a ziploc. Is it something like this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bicycle-Bike-Handlebar-Mount-Holder-for-HTC-Touch-HD_W0QQitemZ260445807421QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item3ca3c7a33d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
or is it more like this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bike-Bicycle-Holder-Mount-for-HTC-Touch-Pro-HD-Diamond_W0QQitemZ350247298931QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item518c5da773&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Those are better, mines zip-tied to the handlebars.

Right. Those both have a handlebar mount thing, but my concern is getting something that the PDA won't come out of.
Is your PDA holder part like those one of the links?
Come to think of it, since you mention zip ties, maybe the Otterbox is best anyway. I could drill a couple of holes, zip tie and then add some silicone caulk to shut out the water.

are those universal bike mounts?

http://shokuchi.blogspot.com/2009/09/htc-magic-bike-mount-homemade-from-cat.html
I made my own from the shell of a cateye headlamp, slim simple and it works

shokuchi said:
http://shokuchi.blogspot.com/2009/09/htc-magic-bike-mount-homemade-from-cat.html
I made my own from the shell of a cateye headlamp, slim simple and it works
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how much was the headlamp?

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how much was the headlamp?
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I dont know, I have two and have had them for years, one I bought maybe 12 years ago, the other came attached to a second hand bike I bought.
The HL-500 is very common. As cateye says on their website....
The halogen light that set the standard, the HL-500 is the most copied light in the history of the bicycle industry. CatEye HL-500 was the first bicycle light to use a halogen bulb. The original. A classic. And after more than 15 years, still very popular!
you can probably pick one new for about 10-12 bucks at cheapest. Check second hand bike shops, they are so common you will probably find one there, or even a regular second hand store.

I need a car holder that doesn't block the HD2's camera lens

Can anyone recommend a windscreen mount that would meet my following requirements?
1. Must hold the HD2 securely (goes without saying) - but doesn't have to be specifically designed for the HD2
2. Under or around £10 (can't afford those £40-£60 'official' things!)
3. Must not block camera lens as I wish to record some of my journeys
4. Can swivel portrait/landscape without removing
I have found a fair view that 'might' meet these requirements but I'd like to know for sure.
- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIO-PREMIUM-C...ries_MobilePhoneBatteries?hash=item2304e852d0 <--- this looks decent but I can't work out whether it blocks the lens or not??
- http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1154
(some more but I've lost the urls - loads on DX to choose from)
Any help's much appreciated!

Hi, I bought this one on eBay:
WINDSCREEN SUCTION CAR HOLDER & CHARGER FOR HTC HD2 LEO, the company is "e-Cell"
It arrived yesterday and it works the way you want it to - there is a hole for the camera lens, but not for the LEDs, and it swivels all the way round.
It costs £7.85, with free P & P, and includes a cigarette lighter power supply (which I haven't used yet).
I hope this helps.
EDIT: I checked and the item is no longer listed - perhaps they're out of stock.

Thanks John, I managed to find the one you're referring to via Google but as you say it's sold out: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200433261802
It looks very similar to the ones being sold by DX for other devices (currently none on DX for HD2), e.g.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.18225
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.22814
It looks decent - how easy is it to put your HD2 into and remove it from the holder?
I've also found this super cheap universal one on DX: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.23565
...which allows full swiveling and most likely the top of the HD2 (camera, flash) would stick out from the holder making it accessible for filming. I may order this one as I can always give it to a friend if it doesn't work out, though I'm def still interested in more stuff like your link.
Cheers

The Capdase Car Mount will work.

Try E-CELL on E-bay. I bought mine there, it is a veryy good holder for the HD2 and cost app. 8 pounds.

Search ebay for this "Holder Mount USB Car Charger For HTC Touch HD2 Leo 100". Has opening for camera and holds phone in landscape which is good for copilot.

Hi,
This is for the e-Cell model:
If you imagine the phone in the landscape position, with the five buttons to the right, the phone slots into two grips left and right, at the bottom. These are fixed and don't move, but at the top, in the centre of the phone holder is another clip that flexes to allow the insertion and removal of the phone. This piece of plastic then clips onto a standard flexible arm windscreen mount, which in turn fixes to the windscreen with a suction cup. There is a ball joint on the back of the phone clip, which, when you've found your best position, can be tightened to lock the mount so that it will not move.
I've only used mine a couple of times and it's relatively easy to put in and remove the phone, perhaps a bit stiff at first, and I've found it easier to fit the phone into the holder first and then attach the complete assembly to the windscreen. It seems to work OK, so it may be worth waiting for e-Cell to get new stock, particularly as you also get a cigarette lighter charger, and it's only £7.85 with free postage.

This looks similar to the e-Cell model:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/car-pack-for-the-htc-hd2-p23420.htm but they're sold out too! The joint on this looks more sophisticated, but it's more than twice as expensive. There seems to be a hole for the lens, but the picture isn't very clear.

http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280435698894&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
mine, cheapest and camera effective, even if I'd prefer a joint-like arm instead of the one it's got

Hi Ephestione,
It's a pity we can't combine the best features of all the mounts. For instance, mine doesn't have the cushioned grips, so I'll have to be careful not to scratch the phone with the rigid clips.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Charger-Mount-Kit-Holder-for-HTC-Touch-HD-2-T8585_W0QQitemZ390175231504QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneBatteries?hash=item5ad8418e10
this one is available, exacly the same as ecell one, but will come "out of the box", and comes with a charger too. this seller also got the 1600mah andida battery.
for recording purpose, another good point is its having a strong and quite short metal neck that won't take cars vibrations as a long neck/flexible one would. definitely would recomend it.

Hi,
Yes, this is the same as the e-Cell item, and it works well. I paid a bit more because I was impatient and e-Cell seem to be UK based, so delivery was quicker. Some comments I found when I googled the holder questioned the location of the company, but I had no problems. I'll check out the battery, thanks.

I bought this and it will suit ur needs.

Clip On Stand for Apple Bluetooth Keyboard

Hello all... I'm new to this forum but have found it quite helpful in my quest to optimize and get every bit of juice out of my HD2. I have looked through so many posts trying to find information on stands as I have just purchased my apple bluetooth keyboard for use as a note taking device at school. I was going to buy another eeepc after I sold mine, but realized that with the keyboard this baby is actually quite powerful enough to be a baby computer at school. A lot of the stands seem really cool but I was wondering if anyone had found or figured out a way to modify a stand that could securely clip onto the space at the top of the apple keyboard.
Attached is a link to an image of the keyboard to give you an idea of what I'm working with. Seems the space at the top is about an inch. As I can't seem to find one I can buy yet, I've been trying to think of ways I could create a clip on from one of the stands like the smart stand but thought I'd throw this out to you guys for some ideas as I'm not getting very far. Sorry if this has been covered before, but I did do a lot of searching and didn't seem to find anything like this in particular so thought I'd post.
And, btw, I'm Elle. Nice to meet you guys.

Cool idea...let us know if you figure something out.

The whole concept just sounds strange to me. Using a small phone with a massive keyboard just to do some notes. Granted both devices are beautiful but working them both together, er no.
However each to their own and all. I can't think of a way to attach them together which wouldn't inherently ruin either the phone or keyoard but what I'd do if I was so inclined to use them both together, would be maybe buy the extended battery with kickstand and then use it like the image below (obviously you wouldn't need to lean your phone against the wall with the kickstand ).
I fail to see why the HD2 needs to be attached to the keyboard in the first place .
Update - my girlfriend has suggested you just use a bit of blu-tac lol.

That's what I've been doing, just without an appropriate stand but a self-created one. It's actually a rather cool setup; this is the smaller version of the keyboard and it decreases the weight I carry around immensely. The keyboard syncs wonderfully, I just thought it might be cool if there was a way to attach it to the keyboard. I'll let you guys know if I figure anything out specifically, there seems to be some interesting ways to manufacture a simple clip on that I'm figuring out the details for at the moment.

Did you ever figure out a simple stand? I just bought one of these keyboards. and it paired perfectly and all the keys work, except the specialized function keys.
Compared to other available bluetooth keyboards (Stowaway, Freedom, etc.), this one is probably overall less space (by volume) and lighter.
Cheers

Capdase stand
hi. Just to let you know that this stand actually works.
Alright, ignoring the iPhone (it sux anyways. ), the translucent stand thats holding the phone actually fits the hd2. Not only that, I have the silicon casing around the hd2 and the stand still fits! Of course, it stretches as the iphone is of a smaller width. How do i know? I tested my bro's stand and it has been with me since. Lets just say that the holder was no longer meant for the iphone due to the bigger hd2. I.e. Its mine!
P.s It goes horizontal and vertical.

There's a couple of threads on make-your-own stands My favourite is the credit-card one, which you then fold out whenever you need it. Keep it in your wallet/as part of your phone case and you're there!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=603363

iPhone stand
CCheck out this one: w w w. northsecure. com/iphone-stand/ (remove spaces)

Old thread, but anyway the extended battery with it's kickstand would do this amazingly

Best Device Holder for Cycling

Hey guys,
hope you can help me out by sharing your experience with me. I'm currently trying to find a good device holder for my Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. I'm planning to use it on my bike for sport cycling trips.
Do you have a list of recommendations for a good device holder? Which products do you use?

I'm interested on this thread too. How can I get the Xperia on my bike?

OtterBox 1900
I've made a test, in Portuguese, with a few more images, at PocketPT.net forum.
Hope it's allright to post the link, as it is in PT, and certainly not a contender to xda.
If not, Mods are wellcome to remove it.

Nice report, vmiguel: just how energetic can you get with your mountain biking and your Xperia on the handlebars? Is the xperia made to absorb such vibratin?
And does the protection create visibility problems with the reflection of the sun?

Well... it's all in the test, really... but not everybody reads Portuguese, eh?
OtterBox has a proper bike suport to attach this case, but I do not have it. Instead, I use the original hand/arm neoprene band around the handle bar. It stays there *almost* all the time. Only in really bad terrain it tends to rotate downwards. But never falled out of the bike.
Regarding vibrations, the case isolates the pda from them. The pda sits between a neoprene band that forces it to the rubber screen. The pda does not touch any hard part. So, no problem there.
The rubber screen works well, but surely creates a visual barrier, but nothing major. Can not eat the cake and keep it also, right? For touch operations, it's pretty good.
Maybe you can try google translation on the test, it will not be 100% right, but maybe enough.
Anyway, I'll try to answer here any specific questions about it.

Thanks for your help, will take a closer looks at Otterbox. It looks really heavy.. how much is the weight approximately?

0,32 kg

the bicycle mount i use for my experia

if you need something advanced this one is good too, tested it, xperia fits into it the case is waterresistant its from ortlieb if you need one you can contact me we own a bicycle store and sell both models i prefer the first one cause i never go biking when it rains and i'm able to use the touchscreen while this is not possible with the ortlieb case

I can back up how AWESOME the OtterBox has been for me, I've had a couple for my work when I was a bike courier.
As a bike courier I would go through hell and back, several times a day! Never ever ever had water troubles, or even shock damage! And I've been run over by cars, trucks, buses more often than I've had hot meals! No problem, get up and brush myself off and it is still working fine! Not even a crack in the case.
The case is very lightweight, adds nothing really to the weight... just bulk. I'd strongly recommend not getting the one linked to earlier.
Get the smallest you can, I've used this:
otterbox.com/pda-cases/1600-series/1600-gps-cases/ (can't post links as a new member, but you know what to do.... ctrl-c ctrl-l ctrl-v enter)
(although I was using a PDA about double the size of the Xperia X1, and I still had heaps of space. Good for keeping the spare battery then packing in the rest of the space with sponge cushioning to keep it safe from crashes)
I'd wear it on a medium length single loop over my shoulder and across my chest, then clip the case to it. Would just hang there out of the way until I decide to flick it up with my hand to look at it.

[Q] GoKart golf cart holder and portable charger

I've got a GoKart golf trolley and I have a Golf GPS program for my HD2, so firstly I need to find a holder for the phone but the question I have for you chaps is,
As I'm running Android on my HD2 and this eats batteries - can any of you recommend a good portable charger that works for the HD2? I'm thinking one of those battery packs that has a usb connetion - then I just plug in my standard lead......I may look to see if I can wire up a usb socket from the carts battery via a cig lighter type setup.
The reason why I think I need one is that a round of golf can be 4 hours long and I'd need to have the screen set to full brightness and always on so I can easily see the golf program.
any help would be great
cheers

As you're using a cigarette lighter would a generic car charger do?

Sorry to flag this up after so long.
Do you really need to see the program all the time? I use GolfGPS when im playing and have the screen turned off except when im stood over the ball ready to take a shot and need to know the yardage. Turning the screen off when not needed will save you loads of battery. My HD2 easily gets round a course with 50% or so to spare on battery life. I think GPS can be set to run in the background but even if not, it doesnt take more than a few seconds usually to figure out where you are!
As for holders, i dont know if you sorted it but have a look at http://www.pdahut.com/herbert-richter-holders-and-mounts/ , id imagine the bike handlebar one would probably fit onto a golfcart resonably well!

This site also has a good collection of bike mounts that may well be compatible with Golf cart. Holders and Mounts

Bike Mount from Ebay
Esspee_London said:
This site also has a good collection of bike mounts that may well be compatible with Golf cart. Holders and Mounts
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I have bought this bicycle mount from ebay and wanted to share my overall positive opinion on it. It is quite cheap, 3,77$ including shipping to Taiwan, but well built, durable and functional nevertheless. It truly is designed especially for HD2.
Pros:
*really universal(up to 1 inch), it was easy to mount and dismount,. no hassle.
*Sturdy fixation on the steering bar.
*360 degree swirling ball-head joint, very easy to tilt.
* not covering any important part of the phone.
* the holder is cushioned wherever touches the plastic of Phone to reduce possible wearing. inserts.
Cons:
* Was rather hard to pull the phone off the mount,the battery cover tended to come off too. But i guess it is reasonable, otherwise the phone would snap off on every bump and jump. I just think that there might be another fixation mechanism, that could be both reliable and easy-releasing..
* no instruction or manual on how to mount/use the holder.
* it is even harder to pull the holder out from the fixed part. I imagine there would be cases when one would try to briefly release the phone out of holder (to make a call for instance) and put it back. Well, with current design it is rather hard. Me maybe I am doing something wrong. Or some parts need to work a couple of times back and forth until they get to the necessary usable condition? I will see..
* The plastic phone holder has a hole for camera, but i would rather prefer if it would have another hole for the LED light, to use it as an emergency blinking light in cases my bike light is damaged/dead.
Conclusion: I recommend - very handy accessory for frequent bikers, but more suitable for outdoor "sunny" biking, where one would not need to take the phone out and back frequently.
P.S. If there was a nice and cheap waterproof case (to drive in rain) i would have gone for it, but couldn't find any, so ended up with this