I've read the thread over on the Euro HD2 part of the site, but there's little said about car & bike mounts that fit the TMOUSA HD2's. I'm especially interested in mounts that can charge while using GPS/Sat Nav (evidently some charges don't provide enough output). Any recommendations?
koz said:
I've read the thread over on the Euro HD2 part of the site, but there's little said about car & bike mounts that fit the TMOUSA HD2's. I'm especially interested in mounts that can charge while using GPS/Sat Nav (evidently some charges don't provide enough output). Any recommendations?
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Well it's not any use for bikes, but brodit makes the best car mounts I've ever used, and you can order them with or without a power connection built-in. The one I used with my wizard charged it even faster than a wall charger. They also will let you flip the phone from portrait to landscape (and back) as needed.
www.proclipusa.com
sirphunkee - thanks for the info on the Brodit adapters. I was looking at both the Brodit adapters and the Herbert Richter mounts (not a fan of the vent mounts) from http://www.pdahut.com/store/home.php?cat=2717 . The one nice thing I can see from their stuff is that you could have a Herbert Richter car mount and bike mount and use the same Brodit adapter for both. Anyone using any others with success?
sirphunkee said:
Well it's not any use for bikes, but brodit makes the best car mounts I've ever used, and you can order them with or without a power connection built-in. The one I used with my wizard charged it even faster than a wall charger. They also will let you flip the phone from portrait to landscape (and back) as needed.
www.proclipusa.com
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Actually Brodit/ProClip does make a mount for bikes... Brodit Bike Mount. I don't own the bike mount myself but I can definitely vouch for their car mounts, I've used them for my last two devices and now presently for my HD2.
Nice! I just ordered my ProClip Auto Mount for the HD2 (USA). This is more money than I wanted to spend, but it looks like a great solution and I really like where it will mount to my dash.
Again, Great forums, and great site.
Two thumbs up for ProClip
I don't want to sound like an advertisement, but wow, the ProClip is a spectacular car mounting system. Good quality mount, that works very well. It was more money than I wanted to part with, but I am satisfied.
I didn't think about the fact that I will have to ditch the rubber glove the HD2 comes with. I suppose I better invest in a clear shield solution and a belt clip case like the RIMs used to come in.
smileybri said:
I didn't think about the fact that I will have to ditch the rubber glove the HD2 comes with. I suppose I better invest in a clear shield solution and a belt clip case like the RIMs used to come in.
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If you're referring to using a clear shield while it's in the proclip car mount then it wont work. The clear shield will make it to big and not fit properly in the mount...I tried the same thing a couple devices ago.
try www.bracketron.com. They have just about everything I could think of, and decent prices. I love my universal usb charger.
Also, if you wish to get the bike mount, looks like all of the brackets, waterproof cases, etc have universal slots on the back to fit any type of mount.
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If you're referring to using a clear shield while it's in the proclip car mount then it wont work. The clear shield will make it to big and not fit properly in the mount...I tried the same thing a couple devices ago.
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Good tip. Darn! Well I guess I will have to just use it bare. I really wish the HD2 had a finish like the original HTC Dash for T-Mobile. It was a slight rubbery texture that didn't slide at all. These slick finishes lead to drops and falls.
Bicycle Mount
I just bought this from Amazon and used it today. Did 15 miles and it was awesome. I use a GPS app and listen to my music via bluetooth headphones and it was nice not to have to put my phone in my pouch.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LSHOTE/ref=oss_product
Here's an interesting and inexepnsive alternative that I just ordered. Will let you know how it is when I receive it.
The best car mount?
Anybody use this from Brodit? I am just about to buy one...
http://www.proclipusa.com/applicati...s/513086.aspx&processor=page&categoryid=17987
I have used Brodit stuff in the past and I am crazy about their products. Every now and then they have one that does not fit exactly properly, however I believe this one should work well - for the US T-Moboe version.... anybody have this?
KruseLudsMobile said:
Anybody use this from Brodit? I am just about to buy one...
http://www.proclipusa.com/applicati...s/513086.aspx&processor=page&categoryid=17987
I have used Brodit stuff in the past and I am crazy about their products. Every now and then they have one that does not fit exactly properly, however I believe this one should work well - for the US T-Moboe version.... anybody have this?
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On the first page of this thread there are many posts of users (including myself) who've made this purchase and love it. You can't go wrong with this mount, the best I've used to date.
is there a way i can use the pro clip and still maintain use of the micro usb slot? I have a carputer and i tether the hd2 to my PC, so I would need to be able to access the micro USB port to connect a usb cable to the pc
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is there a way i can use the pro clip and still maintain use of the micro usb slot? I have a carputer and i tether the hd2 to my PC, so I would need to be able to access the micro USB port to connect a usb cable to the pc
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Yes, the usb slot is always accessable with pro clip mounts. The need to be able to charge the device while in the mount is crucial.
Actually, the proclips are available with and without a built-in charger...so if you want to keep the port free, just be sure to order the one that doesn't have the charger cord/plug attached.
I wanted to share this link from Lifehacker with anybody interested in getting a car mount for their HD2 but not wanting to spending $25+ plus.
http://lifehacker.com/5593245/build-a-custom-phone-car-mount-for-under-10
I tried this out but substituted a dash mount for a windshield mount. I got a cheap hardcover case and the universal Garmin mount from eBay. Both items were less than $3 and I got them with free shipping. I also had to buy some super glue since I didn't have any, I just got a small tube of it for $1.50 from Target.
It's worked like a charm so far. I will say that the case I got is a bit tight so my phone doesn't pop out of the mount as easily as the example shown.
Cheers!
I was wondering if i made a custom mount for my tab that uses 4 neodymium magnets if it would mess up any of the internals of the device? Please don't recommend me a window mount. If you know of any low profile mounts (1/2" - 1/4" thick) tell me which one that is.
@padholdr on twitter has some expensive mounts but they look pretty legit, sturdy, and designed really well for most cars. good luck.
Thank you for the response. Does anyone else have an answer. Those mounts are nice, just not what I'm looking for.
I always prefer custom car mounts that are made for certain phones, as they tend to have built-in USB charging and a cleaner look, rather than having to mount the phone, then plug in the cable after. What car mounts are out there that people would recommend?
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I always prefer custom car mounts that are made for certain phones, as they tend to have built-in USB charging and a cleaner look, rather than having to mount the phone, then plug in the cable after. What car mounts are out there that people would recommend?
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From what i've seen, the only car mount that with a built in charger is the brodit active one which is specific to the Note 2. It's not very cheap (about £40).
Yup, Brodit aka Proclip gets my vote for now. Bought 2 of them for me and the wif. Now I feel poor but know I have solid, clean mounts for my $650 phones.
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Looks great but pricey. I may give in tho, I have no where to place the phone in my car, it currently resides under my thigh when I drive (use it with my aux port)
I use Ram mounts. I've got a suction cup which I don't like because the only spot to mount it in my car is the windshield but I ordered a seat bolt mount as well with an 18" arm so it should put the phone near my arm rest within a few inches of my aux and usb ports. Added benefit of being inversal, I use the claw grip.
I have the proclip and it works great, the only issue I have ever had with their clips is that is doesn't put the phone into car mode but that is pretty much the way all 3rd party car docks/mounts are so...
I got a road bike and I cycle to work every day. I was wondering if it is safe to mount it on handlebar? I am concerned about vibrations it has to withstand, specifically cameras. I got a silicone mount, it is supposed to absorb some shock but still I got doubts that it can damage camera focal and OIS functionality.
Ram mount with x-grip
It's what i use on my motorcycle
desirat said:
Ram mount with x-grip
It's what i use on my motorcycle
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Looks good, definitely better than other I have seen. I guess im just paranoid about ruining camera.