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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.

Best car kit

What do you guys think is the best car kit for the HD2.
Looking for the best quality one with a charger and the option to rotate the hd2 to be vertical or horizontal which keeps sucked to whatever I suck it too.

Might want to search. there are quite a few threads about car kits or car holders.
personally i use a brodit which has a nice fit.
best i dont know but happy with mine

After searching for hours I came across a device called the dash genie which I think is brilliant! I currently use it in my ford fiesta and it sticks to the dash no matter what the surface and it looks nice with my HD2
If you have a modern ford fiesta you will know that the dash is spongy, but this cradle sticks with no problem. You can easily remove the cradle when your not using it and no marks are left.
You can also use other devices such as ipods so your not restricted...a one for all solution I personally recommend.

im intreagued as to how the dash genie works, there doesnt seem much to hold the device in place if you hit a bump or something.

just watchd a video of it, looks good might have to get one myself

has anyone tried this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280496736994&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

djchubbs said:
im intreagued as to how the dash genie works, there doesnt seem much to hold the device in place if you hit a bump or something.
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I was the same before I purchased the dash genie, but trust me It holds the phone in place. I have to drive down a dirt track road every morning from my house and the road is full of pot holes. The poor car is boucing allover but the phone stays nice and snug
If you look at the dash genie you will see a red circle which is a sticky material, once the phone is placed on this it sticks like glue but does not leave any residue behind.

bry4ntt said:
has anyone tried this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280496736994&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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That looks pretty smart, depends where your cigarette lighter/power outlet is in the car though - Wouldn't be good for mine as this is located next to the gear stick on the central console.
What I'm using is the Dash Genie then a small device that plugs into the cigarette/power outlet which changes it into a usb power socket where I just plug the power cable in which you get with the phone.
I also have a 3.5mm jack cable that plugs into the aux socket on my head unit so calls, copilot and music come through the car speakers.

Dash Genie Link
I can finally post links...
Here is the link where you can buy the Dash Genie for £14.99
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/dash-genie-in-car-holder-p23796.htm

When using the dash genie is the earphone jack covered at the bottom of the device?

aLlamaWithARifle said:
When using the dash genie is the earphone jack covered at the bottom of the device?
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Not with the HD2 as the jack is at the top of the device. Not sure about other phones...

shutty2k3 said:
Not with the HD2 as the jack is at the top of the device. Not sure about other phones...
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The earphone jack is on the BOTTOM of an HD2.

If you're looking for a solidly built holder that is well worth the additional money, then i'd suggest getting a Brodit version - Kit comes in 2 parts, a mount adapter specific to your car, and a holder for the phone... Adapter allows you to rotate the device for Landscape/Portrait usage, and allows access to the Headphone socket
The Brodit HD2 Active Adapter with a Cigarette adapter is a shade over £30... But as I said, well worth the money.

The HTC CU S400 car kit is AWESOME. Very high build quality and looks great. Not as good as the earlier prototype though but... The only downside is price, but then your HD2 is not exactly cheap either

ebeam said:
The earphone jack is on the BOTTOM of an HD2.
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Sorry I stand to be corrected....I meant the HTC HD/Blackstone

The best car kit I tested so far is the standard Ford Focus Sony System bluetooth.
I simply connected it to the car and boom! Works perfectly.
Moreover I can charge the phone via USB while listening to the music I got in the storage card.
Simply perfect!

I'm considering getting this one and using the cradle part to replace the factory fitted Nokia cradle in the arm-rest of my Audi:
http://www.netimes.com/shop/car-mount-cradle-for-htc-hd2-t8585-htc-leo-p-2535.html?cPath=80_731

I bought this one: Tetrax Xway Universal Neodymium Car Holder
Using it with two devices, it's great! Only a magnet that holds the device firmly.
Here's a link to their website: http://www.tetrax.us/
I have a silicon case, made a small hole in it, glued the small metal knob on my device.
The HD2 still lays flat on the table with the knob and is firmly attached in my car without turning/spinning around (That is why I took the holder with the large X)

Bright.Light said:
I bought this one: Tetrax Xway Universal Neodymium Car Holder
Using it with two devices, it's great! Only a magnet that holds the device firmly.
Here's a link to their website: http://www.tetrax.us/
I have a silicon case, made a small hole in it, glued the small metal knob on my device.
The HD2 still lays flat on the table with the knob and is firmly attached in my car without turning/spinning around (That is why I took the holder with the large X)
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Thanks Bright.Light
Just ordered one myself of Ebay worldwide. It seems to be the best system I have seen so far. Here is a YouTube video of one in use http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkLbABhSWvw&feature=related

R12SRW said:
Thanks Bright.Light
Just ordered one myself of Ebay worldwide. It seems to be the best system I have seen so far. Here is a YouTube video of one in use http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkLbABhSWvw&feature=related
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Nice video!
The only negative of this product is the small part which holds onto the fan blade. When it gets warm or cold it gets softer/harder so it won't hold as tight as usual. This means that pulling the device off means you're pulling the blade off too.
So, it would be best when the clip is somewhat larger.

Car Dock

I really hope they make a good car dock for the nexus s. My nexus one car dock was amazing!

I love having the N1 car dock, but the lack of audio output on that thing really sucks. Several times a day I get to dock my phone *and* plug in an audio cable. I could use BT stereo, but the quality is bad. (And since N1 lacks a dock connector, even if the car dock had stereo output, it would use BT.)
That said, doesn't the NS have a real dock connector on it?
I'm keeping my N1 and upgraded my wife's G1 to the NS. The availability of a car dock is the only consideration in whether I upgrade my own phone or not.

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That said, doesn't the NS have a real dock connector on it?
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No dock connector. The only charge point is through the micro USB port.

car dock
Ditto! Ditto! Ditto!

If you're with tmobile they sale an universal car MOD EDIT that charges your phone. An extra step yes but lets be real, its worth out to do video calling on the road. that's the only reason I want one.
Sent from Rodney's Nexus S

rodneygoff said:
If you're with tmobile they sale an universal car that charges your phone. An extra step yes but lets be real, its worth out to do video calling on the road. that's the only reason I want one.
Sent from Rodney's Nexus S
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Interesting autocorrect typo (or choice of words).
I haven't yet seen a universal dock I liked. I hope something decent comes along. One handed operation is a big plus!

Bicster_ said:
Interesting autocorrect typo (or choice of words)
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Lol, I thought it was just me being tired. Apparently not.
I've read good things with Arkon car docks. Probably gonna get myself one if I don't see an official one for the S soon.

I miss my N1 desktop doc already
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What universal car docks are you using for your NS now?

They could easily use NFC to launch the dock app, and it would be possible to make an inductive charging back like they had on the palm pre.

No dock port so I have to settle with something more generic. I use this Arkon dock currently in my car. It's the most compact looking one I can find.

I've ordered a Vlingo that will attach to the vent, just until I can get a Brodit...
I could really do with a decent univerals dock though, as I change phones every 3 months

BruceCLin said:
No dock port so I have to settle with something more generic. I use this Arkon dock currently in my car. It's the most compact looking one I can find.
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How's it hold? Mini-review please. I'll be looking to pick up a car dock/charger in the next few weeks.

BruceCLin said:
No dock port so I have to settle with something more generic. I use this Arkon dock currently in my car. It's the most compact looking one I can find.
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That looks much better than the one I'm using right now. For $12 I'm going to give it a shot.

Eh, I wouldn't recommend that Arkon dock. It's a tight fit for the phone. I bought one when I had the Vibrant and I didn't like how tight of a fit it was. If I was ever in a hurry, I'd be afraid that I would break that dock. It's great for the iPhone because the size is smaller, but for the 4" phones, I would not recommend (especially when you're using a case). But that's just from my experience.
I'm currently using this universal dock. It might not fit your needs since it uses one of those "patented" sticky technologies.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...1414202&skuId=1199257&st=mobiledock&cp=1&lp=1
Got a free $20 rewards certificate from Best Buy so I used it on that dock. It's actually a very good dock. I haven't used it with any cases though, so that might be a 50/50 thing. You can look up "bracketron" on youtube to see a clip of it. It's worth the $5 I paid for, perhaps not $24 though.

DKYang said:
Eh, I wouldn't recommend that Arkon dock. It's a tight fit for the phone. I bought one when I had the Vibrant and I didn't like how tight of a fit it was. If I was ever in a hurry, I'd be afraid that I would break that dock. It's great for the iPhone because the size is smaller, but for the 4" phones, I would not recommend (especially when you're using a case). But that's just from my experience.
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I think you might be thinking of the original iphone 4 version. They came out with the universal one later, which is specifically made for larger phones.
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How's it hold? Mini-review please. I'll be looking to pick up a car dock/charger in the next few weeks.
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Besides the custom one for vibrant, it's the best looking universal holder I've ever had. I have the another Arkon universal holder that squeeze from the sides, which works well but a bit large and ugly IMO. This has only 4 little legs that can be seen from the front. The legs are angled in, so they hold the phone really well. Due to the position of the legs being on top/bottom, I wouldn't recommend use it side way. It holds the phone vertically perfectly well. On the topic of size, unlike the original iphone 4 version of the same dock, its body at the lower part can be extended to accommodate larger phone. As for the back of the holder, it's the same as the other universal one I own, one hinge at the suction cup and one ball joint at the holder, both adjustable. I'd still get this one if given a chance to go back in time. Everything said is my own personal opinion of course.

BruceCLin said:
Besides the custom one for vibrant, it's the best looking universal holder I've ever had. I have the another Arkon universal holder that squeeze from the sides, which works well but a bit large and ugly IMO. This has only 4 little legs that can be seen from the front. The legs are angled in, so they hold the phone really well. Due to the position of the legs being on top/bottom, I wouldn't recommend use it side way. It holds the phone vertically perfectly well. On the topic of size, unlike the original iphone 4 version of the same dock, its body at the lower part can be extended to accommodate larger phone. As for the back of the holder, it's the same as the other universal one I own, one hinge at the suction cup and one ball joint at the holder, both adjustable. I'd still get this one if given a chance to go back in time. Everything said is my own personal opinion of course.
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Awesome, thank you for the write-up. One more question, in portrait mode, is the microUSB port obscured? I want to make sure the port isn't blocked for a car charger.
It's unfortunate that you don't recommend using this in landscape mode, but I suppose at $12 that's something I could live with. College budget ftl. >_>

unremarked said:
Awesome, thank you for the write-up. One more question, in portrait mode, is the microUSB port obscured? I want to make sure the port isn't blocked for a car charger.
It's unfortunate that you don't recommend using this in landscape mode, but I suppose at $12 that's something I could live with. College budget ftl. >_>
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The USB port I'd not block at all. The right bottom leg can be adjusted to avoid audio port also.

BruceCLin said:
I think you might be thinking of the original iphone 4 version. They came out with the universal one later, which is specifically made for larger phones.
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Well damn, I never saw the other version. I guess at the time Amazon wasn't selling it or never did. I still wouldn't recommend it though because of the way it works, but that's just me.

blueforce4116 said:
They could easily use NFC to launch the dock app, and it would be possible to make an inductive charging back like they had on the palm pre.
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I thought that too... I don't know how well inductive charging like a power mat would work with the NFC antenna. I also don't know that you can use the NFC to launch an app... isn't it link driven? Maybe that's something you could do with intents, I haven't given it too much thought. I think the inductive charging is the bigger issue.
Does anyone know if the NS has the magnetic switch to detect a dock?

Brodit Mount

Looks like Brodit will be releasing a mount soon:
One mount with two power options listed as "new product - coming soon"

I've sent an email just a week ago and this is the answer:
"Dear sir!
Thank you for the mail.
We are sorry but for the moment is this nothing we have in our plans.
Best Regards"
And now (a week later):
"New product, Coming soon"

Defy fits the mount to htc desire. Just in worst case
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Brodit Active holder available
http://www.brodit.com/?main=searchb...-BC4A-AB094BCB0609&showTypeHidden=0&showID=69
But what about the automatic car dock switch (magnet) ?

I've got the passive mount (the active one seems to be out of this world expensive, even for a brodit). The phone slides from the right (or from above if you use it with the usb connector facing the floor); this "landscape" position seems to be the best in fact.
Really good fit as usual, power button a little hard to reach if you have fat finger but everything works nicely. Probably the "active" holder is a good choice as well, especially if the prices drop as it becomes available at more shops. I was under the impression that you might need to plug the connector manually (after you insert the phone) so there's no point in having the active holder (you would just get a charger which most of us have). But I'm wrong most likely, as the phone slides from the right I imagine it would just fit in the connector that waits for it from the left side. Probably you can even fit a connector there with the right combination of plastic and glue (or screws) and mod a passive holder to be an active one.
There's no magnet as far as I can tell but I don't have the software that takes care of it anymore anyway. That's for the best as it was quite a big pain, it would turn on the phone just because I put the headphones in the same shirt pocket, etc.

d210 said:
/....I was under the impression that you might need to plug the connector manually (after you insert the phone) so there's no point in having the active holder (you would just get a charger which most of us have). But I'm wrong most likely, as the phone slides from the right I imagine it would just fit in the connector that waits for it from the left side..../
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With regards to active holder, the phone does slide into holder and connector, thus you don't have to fit power connector manually..

Thanks, got it - works rather nice, assuming you didn't forget to move the port cap out of the way
Inductive charging would be "'da bomb" here...
Anyway, second question: anybody has access to a Defy+ to test if it fits the active Brodit holder for the Defy?

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anybody has access to a Defy+ to test if it fits the active Brodit holder for the Defy?
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Why wouldn't it? The Defy+ chassis is identical to the Defy.
I doubt I'll be buying a Brodit mount any time soon though, just tooooo expensive.

Looks cool, but I like the Motorola original better.

for those who found a brodit or other permanent mount too expensive... i m currently using a sports armband bgt from ebay $3-$5... strapped it round the handle bar like u wld strapped round your arm whenever u need it... n u r good to ride already!! wif music n gps navi... i m enjoying my long rides even more now!! :-D

magnet micro usb charge cable cheapo

got this cheapo magnet cable from aliexpress (will find the link later) ordered it weeks ago.
seems to charge at 8.8V @ 1.6A so its not bad for us$4 shipped.
makes it difficult to use a standard cable now. although there are better designed ones for $12 which are thinner and don't stick out as much.
video of cable is use and fast charging current voltage:
http://bit.do/magnet-usb-amp
vid of easy car charger concept:
http://bit.do/magnet-usb-car

Link to what you ordered please
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link is dead 404 maybe just too cheap. $3.82 each, lucky i got a few.
anyway $10 for the thinner better ones isnt too bad, here's the search link:
www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?Search...9&initiative_id=SB_20160316041032&needQuery=y
if this cheap one can carry the current then im sure the brand name ones can too.
i have sent msg to seller about why his not selling anymore, when i bought them i could select 10+ units, but it was actually more costly, so i bought one by one
the magnet is actually too strong as my tablet usb port is a little larger so the connector comes out with the cable, a little glue will fix it though.
where as the s7 edge port is tight, needs dental floss to pull out
overall very convenient for sure.

@h3ck $10 to much for ya?
heres another $4 one, looks thinner too... http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Magn...Charger-Charging-Cable-White/32624008438.html

That looks pretty terrible imo, but for the price, I can see why.
I'm still waiting for Znaps to come out:
http://www.znaps.net/collections/micro-usb-version

yeah its no god for a $1k phone but is perfect for my tablet.
i ordered the thin looking one so will see how that turns out.

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32607321932.html
This is the same one I'm using, small plug, cable is very soft, good for holding your phone while charging, so the cable won't snap off easily.
Btw i tried with QC2.0 charger can get 9v 1.5-1.6a
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Are these connections such that direction doesn't matter? In other words, can you rotate the cable 180 degrees and it still connects and charges properly?

@meyerweb yes kinda like reversible usb-c but with needing to plug in, doesnt matter what angle, it will snap in the correctly - the whole point is the total ease of use.

tianmi said:
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32607321932.html
This is the same one I'm using, small plug, cable is very soft, good for holding your phone while charging, so the cable won't snap off easily.
Btw i tried with QC2.0 charger can get 9v 1.5-1.6a
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@tianmi i saw that one but it seems to have that extra white bit sticking out where as the new one i ordered doesnt. with such ease of use it probably doesnt matter anyways

I see some others brand sell on Amazon
I see some others brand sell on Amazon, and the price is not so cheaper,but sell good.

sonhy said:
@meyerweb yes kinda like reversible usb-c but with needing to plug in, doesnt matter what angle, it will snap in the correctly - the whole point is the total ease of use.
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Cool. Thank you. At home I generally just plop the phone down on a wireless puck, but this would be great for the car.

I saw this on ebay and bought it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252293477025?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Got it and it's complete crap. The portion that goes into your device will not stay in the device. So the magnet is strong enough to pull it right out. Spent $4 on it and I don't think it's even worth that. I contacted the seller, we'll see what happens. Buyer beware!

I just ordered this one for $3.98. I hope the quality doesn't suck.
The other ones looked like they are too wide at 17mm width to be used inside a case.

SWEETLF one on Amazon is about the best you'll find. I've been using it for months now.
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