I often use my Galaxy Tab as a laptop companion, resting within arm reach, displaying news streams, clock, calendar, online radio, etc.
Inspired by this design [1], I decided to throw together my very own cheapskate made-with-pencils tripod stand
My prototypal version is secured with less-than-elegant black tape, so it won't win beauty contests ! However it is very sturdy, and works wonderfully in both portrait and landscape modes.
There is plenty of room for the charge/sync connector as well as for the stereo speakers to remain unblocked.
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I also recycled an old plexiglas photo holder into a low tablet stand suitable for horizontal/landscape mode. Rubber bands prevent the Tab from slipping !
The photo set on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157625363304896/
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http://www.intomobile.com/2010/07/08/how-to-make-a-diy-ipad-stand-from-pencils-and-rubber-bands/
hahaha, NICE !!
I'd like to see more of those when you have a little more time in your hands ^^
ROFL I love the first photo! The Tab with a little jungle touch!
I like the pension stand! However I made a nice little stand from a box of Godiva chocolates - just cut out a rectangle the size of the tab in landscape and added some padding on the inside so it wouldn't slide down. Looks pretty good in black!
the plexiglass holder is brilliant!
its kinda ghetto, but brilliant.
xda design award 2010 ;0)
has someone of you already connected his or her tab tv already?
i need the pin assignment or a photo of the composite tv-cable connector.......
dagobert drug said:
has someone of you already connected his or her tab tv already?
i need the pin assignment or a photo of the composite tv-cable connector.......
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Why don't you buy the single-definition TV out composite cable ? (it's cheap compared to the HDMI high-definition dock)
I got a card holder from Office Depot for 5 bucks. Works great as a stand in landscape mode.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/346429/Office-Depot-Metro-Mesh-Business-Card/
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This is simly ghetto-licious. Love the rubber bands!
I have also created an ceap + simple DIY Tablet stand out of an piece of wire!
It looks like this:
Detailed instructions on how to make this can be found here: http://board.nwrk.biz/viewtopic.php?id=70
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Great little car holder , comes with window mount which seems strong , air vent holder attachment , again this seems strong and a table attachment as well!! Swivels 360 degrees as well
£10.50 (with shipping!)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DURAGADGET-...JFJI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1294669435&sr=8-3
$23.13 (with shipping)
http://www.amazon.com/DURAGADGET-Wi...JI/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1294669506&sr=8-14
Highly Recommended!!
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Had one of these from ebay for my vibrant and the phone holder bracket kept coming out so I would retighten the lock screw on the back and it broke the connection to the phone holder bracket
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Just an update...
This holder is still going strong , well worth it imo..
The holder bits actually pull apart so there are 4 bits holding the tab in place not 2 like in the pics (if that makes sense lol)
Please dont think of this as thread crapping... but why do I see no one talking about the actual Samsung charging holder? Is there something wrong with it?
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Please dont think of this as thread crapping... but why do I see no one talking about the actual Samsung charging holder? Is there something wrong with it?
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No it's excellent! A bit pricy here in the UK so I got mine from a US ebay seller. I use it all the time when out driving. It's well engineered and functional. I'll post a pic of it some day....
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Got mine via amazon, but i am still using the air vent holder that used with my Vibrant, imo i will not use the windshield bracket as it it will not look good and blocks a lot of the windshield.
Bought one.. Out of stock, Back order. Hope its as good as you say !!!
hi just wanted to share 2 days ago i was having a really nice discussion with my girl friend while she was her hair and now i have two personal Bendy Hair Rollers that i use as a stand for my streak one at home and one at work the plastic texture give a really good adherence and for the stability as you can shape it the way you want well for me it is really stable and for 5 pound you can get 12 or do like me ask your gf if she can spare you one
ps: can also be used as a stress toy at work
http://img40.imageshack.us/i/img00028201101091524.jpg
http://img26.imageshack.us/i/img00029201101091526.jpg
http://img841.imageshack.us/i/img00030201101091526.jpg
nice, what case are you using? i like that its symmetrical around the screen.
cheap unbranded got it for 3 GBP on ebay
Nice one
Love all the stands people are comming up with. If it works use it !!!!!
OH you guys don't want to see mine.
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mine is burgundy, and I also have an Otterbox impact case.
got mine for $4 locally LOL.
My streak just sits portrait in the left hand slot of my G15 Keyboard (Above the "G" keys).
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My streak just sits portrait in the left hand slot of my G15 Keyboard (Above the "G" keys).
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Definitely trying this when I get home
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I just use a business card holder. Sits nicely on my desk and matches my other business card holder actually holding business cards.
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My streak just sits portrait in the left hand slot of my G15 Keyboard (Above the "G" keys).
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Same here (but g19). Kind of defeats part of the purpose of this keyboard but oh well.
I'm after a car phone holder with a USB connection built in. Has anyone come across one for a sensible price?
All I can find is the official HTC one which is over £50!! I've toyed with the idea of using a desk dock (£12), however I'm not sure whether this is a good plan as the phone's USB port will be put under some strain from the vibration of the vehicle which could lead to it being damaged.
EViS try ebay I got mine from there about a year or so ago, don't use it now (ebay that is )
I use this one in my car:
dealextreme.com/p/usb-ac-battery-charging-dock-cradle-for-htc-hd2-100-240v-44622
Works fine, connected both usb-connections to chargers... also charges extra battery.
Just attached with some welcro to the underside and the dash.....
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I use this one in my car:
dealextreme.com/p/usb-ac-battery-charging-dock-cradle-for-htc-hd2-100-240v-44622
Works fine, connected both usb-connections to chargers... also charges extra battery.
Just attached with some welcro to the underside and the dash.....
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Linked for you.
http://dealextreme.com/p/usb-ac-battery-charging-dock-cradle-for-htc-hd2-100-240v-44622
Will that fit the TMOUS HD2?
I know a USB connection was required, but those are hard to find for a car cradle. I just got one of these for $7.50 on Amazon.
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Card Cradle on Amazon
Works great. Sticks to my windshield and holds on. Pefect fit for my TMOUS HD2 in the holder with no lame thick padding. Camera functions also via an opening for it in the holder. Turns many ways for custom angles. I'm buying a second for my desk at work because I'm just that geeky.
Does that one shake while you driving?
I've got me self something like this but when i'm using it with eg. alaprecoreder app i cant get decent video....
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Does that one shake while you driving?
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It does just a little bit. I didn't think about that and video. I'll do a test video when I head out for lunch later.
*Edit*
I ran some video tests and was impressed with the results. If your car rides smooth, the holder should stay still. My truck does not ride smoothly but most of the time it worked and the video was very watchable. I only had issues with bumpy road spots, shifting, or when I got over 70 mph (112 kph). Not an issue with the holder, just my truck shaking some.
I hate dongles. There, I said it. I. Hate. Dongles.
With the OTG capabilities and the enormous (relatively) storage capability of SD cards these days, it seemed that using a dongle with the N7 was inevitable. So I took the plunge and got one. But what to do about strain relief and <sigh> that damned floppy dongle getting in my way all the time?
I added Velcro strips to the case and to the dongle in order to keep it in place and out of my way when I was using it. Two wide strips on the back of the case, and one on the front provide more than adequate anchoring so that the N7 can sit on my desk in landscape mode AND hold the dongle in place and out of the way without a problem. It also keeps the mini USB socket from sustaining any damage from the dongle flopping around.
Here's the photos of what I did and I'm very satisfied with the end result.
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As long as it works for you admittedly otg cables and dongles are not very handy things, I'm sure someone could come up with an all in one solution that matches the base line of the tablet and looks like a short extension of it.
No luck yet but im hopeful
I have send email and a small drawing to a hand full of connector design companies . Asking them about a ribbon like micro usb connector something that would be very slim low profile.. IF i get someone willing to make them . i will start a thread asking for those wanting a low profile usb otg to buy into getting the minimum made. Its like to be about 300 connectors at 25 cents to 1.00 each... There is a unlimited use for such a plug for this and other devices ..
Just thought i would add it as i see the stressful post .. I have a similar thing for my nexus Its ugly tacky and i do not like it .
Nice pics thou
I did something similar to my Poetic case last night., I just used industrial strength velcro, and less of it. Here's a few pics. I'm at work, and in a low light environment, so the pictures aren't great...
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So I'm buying the Z2 tablet soon and I wanted to get a good case with it.
I looked around through the various cases, and I found this one I liked the most:
Coodio® Sony Xperia Z2 10.1 inch LTE Tablet 360 Rotating Stand Leather Cover Built-in Hand Grip Card Holder with Auto Wake Sleep Mode (Black). You can google it to find it on Amazon, I can't post links yet.
I like the rotating part so I can have my tablet stand vertical (for reading books and textbooks).
Anyone know if this is a decent case?
Are there any other cases that have the rotating thing so I can stand my tablet vertically?
Also will the case fit on the Wifi model? I checked the dimensions of both and they seem the same so I hope it will.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-ROTATIN...ONY-XPERIA-Z2-TABLET-10-1-WHITE-/360917113973
http://www.amazon.com/LV-Degrees-Rotating-10-1inch-Microfiber/dp/B00F5PXAVG
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hybrid-Style-Stand-Cover-Xperia-Tablet/dp/B00JUF5L32
http://www.amazon.ca/MoKo-Sony-Xperia-Z2-Case/dp/B00IOD1I9W
i am waiting for someone to buy and try these..lol
i hate the headphone jack being at the bottom ..so i want to know if using rotating case..the headphone can be plugged in while inside the case and using its stand..
I have the official case and it works perfect with headphones. Just fold it like that ....
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You can also fold it like that for vertical usage
hmm.. official case was bit expensive.. i bought once cheapo which does the work but cant put headphone in while on the stand ..
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hmm.. official case was bit expensive.. i bought once cheapo which does the work but cant put headphone in while on the stand ..
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Don't get sad; there's a secret about that headphones-friendly position of the original case proud owners seldomly talk about: Just look hard at it - and it will come down like a house of cards. You cannot use the screen if the cover is folded like that - just touch it and it collapses right away.