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Case, car holder and docking cradle for HD2 with silicon cover on - any ideas?

Hi guys, I've recently become a lucky owner of Leo. The first things I bought atferwards were the normal soft/silicon case, ebay item no. 280510486481 to be precise. It's a very good case, BUT! I can't use any standard car holder, horizontal belt pouch or desktop charger/sync cradle. It simply won't fit in. Has anybody had and solved similar problem? Are there any products into which the "inflated" HD2 fits? Please let me know... I really don't want to end up taking my Leo off the case anytime I want to use it as satnav, and I also want to be able to carry it on my belt while being protected by the layer of silicone... Thanks a lot in advance!

Something like this perhaps.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/QUALITY-HTC-H...DAsAccessories_PDACharger&hash=item1e5a7cd23d
I have a universal type holder which works okay but find the damn thing rattles too much when phone is not in place. I think I paid about £5 on eBay.

That's great, looks quite strong!
So - what about a charging cradle and the belt case?

There are many cases out there with a loose fit so I would imagine with a silicone case would provide a very tight fit to begin with and gradually loosen up. You could also try something like this designed for the TG01 which has larger dimensions than HD2 so should fit. No guarantees of course.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toshiba-TG01-...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5191284371
For a desktop cradle I remember seeing a few pictures on here where the HD2+silicone case sitting on the deluxe cradle sold all over eBay. No guarantees of course.

I've got a Tetrax car holder (the one with X) which works great! ->
http://www.tetrax.us/

The tetrax holder looks great. Could you give us a little more details?
- Is it really safe?
- Does the phone stand in the position wanted (not rotating unwantedly)
- The mount vent aren't fixed so when the phone is there, does the weight make the phone "look" to the ground or is it possible to get the correct orientation?
- Does the HD2 need the accessories kit or the back cover works with the magnet?
- Any idea of the shipping cost and time?
Thanks for your experience!

aquamoeba said:
The tetrax holder looks great. Could you give us a little more details?
- Is it really safe?
- Does the phone stand in the position wanted (not rotating unwantedly)
- The mount vent aren't fixed so when the phone is there, does the weight make the phone "look" to the ground or is it possible to get the correct orientation?
- Does the HD2 need the accessories kit or the back cover works with the magnet?
- Any idea of the shipping cost and time?
Thanks for your experience!
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It is safe - using it for some time now.
The phone is exactly in the position I want it. However, since the holder is really tight to the dashboard, you can't change the direction in which the phone 'looks'.
However, you could use a flexibel arm and put the holder onto that.
What do you mean with then accessories kit? It works with a magnet, so the 'button' must be glued to the HD2, but can be glued to the cover/case or whatever you use to hold the device in.
This also means you won't have to remove the HD2 from the case when you go in your car!!
Can't really tell anything about shipping cost/time, because I bought it here in The Netherlands. (Bought the thing, next day it was waiting on me at home!)

Custom Car Kit

Looks like the custom ones are starting to appear not a bad Price at £15.99
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FLEXIBLE-SUCT...K_AudioTVElectronics_PDAAccessories_PDAMounts
And £13.99 for the Vent kit
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SWIVEL-CAR-AI...K_AudioTVElectronics_PDAAccessories_PDAMounts

Hmm, Pre-order and the pictures are faked (charging lead plugging in the left hand side?). Best wait till after their September due date and check again, it looks like it will be a nice solution if it arrives.

I bought a universal car dock from ebay and whilst the phone fits (kind of) the streak is just so damn heavy it shakes about A LOT. It's usable, but very irritating.
Not sure what these 2 will be like though, but watch out for shaking

saving seller for future use.

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Considering the car docking kit from Dell is perfect, I don't see why anyone would consider a third party car station.

Muo said:
Considering the car docking kit from Dell is perfect, I don't see why anyone would consider a third party car station.
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Sure... aside from the over-inflated price. I bought mine from a local Wireless Wave here in Toronto and it works just as well for $20 taxes in.

Dell car kit far from perfect
I bought the car kit from Dell, and no matter whether the device is hanging from the windshield or off the dash, the Streak bounces around like mad when I am driving. My car is nowhere NEAR that bad - it is a heavy device and an awkward mount.
I just ordered a GPS t-mount from ProClip that might work well. I will take the sleeve the Streak sits in on the gooseneck and mount that on the ProClip mount, then attach that to the vehicle mount made for my car. That should lock the device down.
It's an expensive solution, but I spend about an hour each way commuting daily, so it is really a necessity for me. My mount should be here on Wednesday, and if anyone is interested I will write it up and post a picture or two if it works.

pictures would be awesome.
Do you see anyway to have the adapter attached (jerry-rigged) to the mount so that it plugs in when you insert the Streak?
I am looking for a way, as plugging the cable in is extremely tempermental, and a pain, to be honest!!

I suppose you could do something on the bottom of the Dell sleeve to hold the cable. I will have my cable secured on the console and the mount, so it is no problem for me to plug it in the bottom of the phone when I put it in the stand.
The mount comes in tomorrow. Can't wait. Had to slam on the brakes on the way home today and it looked like my phone was on the business end of a trebuchet...

cue_32 said:
Sure... aside from the over-inflated price. I bought mine from a local Wireless Wave here in Toronto and it works just as well for $20 taxes in.
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In the US it is only 39.99.... not too expensive if you ask me. Plus this car docking kit really is perfect for the Streak. The sides are flexible rubber that hold the Streak and on the back there are rubber pads so absolutely no plastic is touching the Streak resulting in no scratches. Plus you get a a cable with it.
Perfection is worth the 40 bucks. Although I would love to see images of the one you purchased and seem pleased with.

I have the Dell car kit and I like it. It seems reasonably priced at $40 since it comes with a cigar lighter-USB adapter and USB cable as separate items. One can never have too many charging cables or options. The mount does jiggle a bit however this can be cured by positioning the mount so the cradle rests on top of the dash rather than suspended in mid-air.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App

I'm looking to use the dell case inners for a car holder. I have some garmin mounts that will allow me to fix to the dash.
The issue with the ones from ebay (original post) the holding part is covering the power pdmi connector.
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Anyone thinking of making their own car mount should make clearance for the camera lens so it can be used as a dash-cam. Dell did not do this and it would require some cutting on their kit.
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I acutally brought one of these:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/clingo-universal-in-car-holder-p25398.htm
The arm is solid but since it still sticks out a fair bit and the phone is kinda heavy, it does bounce a little (nothing compared to the flexi arms you find on most other phone holders). And since the Dell has a flat back, it sticks pretty well too (though I have had it drop once but I think that was cos my brother didn't put it on properly and due to the weight, it slowly peeled itself off). The pad only covers a small area of the back of the phone so you can use the camera, and there's also no clamps that would obscure the charging port or the buttons on top.
If the docking station was cheaper, I'd seriously consider getting another one for the car, that way I can easily put it on and take it off with super easy and I can leave the cable plugged in and just tuck it away (saves so much time when I do multiple deliveries and stuff).

da_ferreira said:
I bought the car kit from Dell, and no matter whether the device is hanging from the windshield or off the dash, the Streak bounces around like mad when I am driving. My car is nowhere NEAR that bad - it is a heavy device and an awkward mount.
I just ordered a GPS t-mount from ProClip that might work well. I will take the sleeve the Streak sits in on the gooseneck and mount that on the ProClip mount, then attach that to the vehicle mount made for my car. That should lock the device down.
It's an expensive solution, but I spend about an hour each way commuting daily, so it is really a necessity for me. My mount should be here on Wednesday, and if anyone is interested I will write it up and post a picture or two if it works.
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which t clip did you get i use brodit mounts all the time and am just about to buy a streak .... am gonna get the car kit cos there is £25 off it when you buy both from dell direct .... but i hate mounts that sit on the window ..... so the t clip sounds good solution ,.,, which one did you buy and where from ???
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I've seen the Dell car mount kit, and it seems to have a snugg fit to the dell.
my question is... can you use it with a case over the Dell, something like the form fit case from Dell.

Keethos said:
I acutally brought one of these:
link: mobileFun
How good is it really? does it pad really grip the device. I'ts an interesting concept, but does it hold onto the Dell through a long journey.
would you recommned it?
thanks
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[Q] Dash Genie

Hi guys,
Has anyone tried the Dash Genie for Streak?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/dash-genie-in-car-holder-p23796.htm
They advertise it as magic - and we all know magic doesn't exist - so I am doubtful especially with the larger and heavier Streak. I would buy the original holder but this just seems more practical and universal. Also being able to use the Streak's camera as an on-board camera would be useful (Maybe...).
Currently the Dell holder on the UK dell website is selling for £35, which isn't overly priced in my opinion (Unlike the 45 or 50 they had before).
Any thoughts?
PS I would buy the Dash Genie to test but sadly mobilefun don't have them in stock at the moment - I have joined the email list though..
Thanks and best wishes.

I got one and the magic really does work. Has sticky and suction base so sticks to uneven dashboard beautifully. Small sticky pad really does hold streak firmly and securely esp. In landscape. Only issue I have is weight of streak makes mount bounce about a bit unless really well tightened with screw on back,never fear it will fall off though

Does it work with otterbox case on?
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Thanks Ajed for you reply.
What do you mean by the screw on back?
I think I will only use it in landscape form so sounds good
Borijess, I'm not sure what the otterbox is made of, but seems like the plastic sticky doesn't work well or at all with silicone, teflon...etc. (According to reviews on the website).

there's a ball and socket joint joining phone holder to base. Screw tighten this and needs to be really really tightened to stop streak jiggling about. Otterbox case won't stick to pad unfortunately. I still unreservedly recommend it though.if you prefer a screen mount clingo do something similar

Thank you Ajed for your reply. I will definitely buy the dash genie when it becomes available through mobilefun website!!
...Although, some poor chap hit my car yesterday so I won't have my car for a week or so I guess - he hit a parked car on a bay as he probably had suffered from heart problem or something yesterday.

Ebay car mount - be careful!

I bought this car mount a few weeks ago and have been very impressed with it, even in my old suzuki 4x4 which rattles like a can there is no vibration with the mount.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380292361164#ht_3536wt_1158
However, I have just noticed where the clip hooks the phone at the top, there is that much tension in it, well it has started to lift the top part of the phone away
So I'm going to try heating it up a bit and pulling the tab back a bit so it reduces the tension.
Something for others to watch out for!
Cheers
Todd

For those that have a defender case and want a car mount there are Rocketfish and Bracketron mounts that have the same attachment.
Google shopping results - for rocketfish
Google Results - for Bracketron mounts
These will work with the Dell car mount bracket or the clip on the Defender case.

Interesting feed back Todd, thanks. I was just about to order on.
Hopefully you can answer a question for me then. I was looking at getting one with the belt clip as well, Would the holder for the streak be sufficient that I could just get the one holder and swap this to the belt clip and then back to the windscreen holder? or would I need two holders and swap the Streak between the 2?
Thanks in advance.
Stuart

Can't really answer your question on that Stuart as I do not have a belt clip as well.
If it helps I can take a photo of the holder if you like.

I've got one of these and have not had the same issue.
I've been using mine for about 6 months now and the phone is still perfect?....

Lucky you
I'm not saying it's a bad mount, far from it, the post was just to make folk aware of a potential issue.
Ta
Todd

Nope, that's fine
Just reread my post and it makes it sound like I don't believe
Anyway, mines fine, seems like you had an issue with an over zealous clip.
Although we've only commented on 2, so that's 50% are good and 50% are bad!

i have the same mount for car and also have a belt clip....
These are the two best accessories that i purchased for my phone...

Hi, I have this one called Clingo I bought from ebay.
That is very nice, you can put any phone on that, I'am courier ran about 300 miles day, diesel car, my van vibrate a lot and the phone still there hehe.
I cannot put external links yet, but search for clingo on ebay, that's a good one.
Fabio.

Car Holder

So i have my streak now and since i love it im going to get some things like a car holder for gps, now im wondering about the official dell holder or the ones that work with the otterbox cases?
Currently i dont have a case and would eventually like to get one, so recommendations for a case as well would be nice. Moving on i know the dell made holder is a nice fit and was wondering if i get that and decide to get a case will it still fit or no? It would suck to have to remove the case everytime i want to place the phone in the "dell" holder??
Thanks

Nowadays you'd buy the official Dell accessories only if you had more money than sense as there are equally as good versions out there for much less.
You mention the Otterbox, that's a good piece of kit and if you get that obviously you want a car mount that works with it.

I used this item.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AQCXI2
If the link does not show up, search Gomadic Dell streak vent car mount.
I used it in my civic si sedan on the vent, and it's great. Some caveat though. Read the reviews and you'll know. It also fits other phones if need be.

I don't think the normal Dell mount will work with the Otterbox case, it's a pretty tight fit without a case. The Dell mount works well, and isn't that expensive. I have more time than money but bought the dell mount because it was guaranteed to work with the Streak and I liked the fact I could rotate the phone from landscape to portrait.
Mike.

Thanks for the input guys
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That one on amazon is nice but the this i would like is to be able to rotate... The ones that work with the otterbox are 39 bucks and the dell one is 39 so i just need to decide do i need or want a case...

What do you think about the window mount adjustable ones? Im just worried since most only secure on 3 sides it can bounce out??? Any know ones that are nice and can rotate 360 and are decent prices?
Thanks

i am using proclip~~ the holder can be adjusted so that it can fit my HD2(with or without case) and streak(with or without case), of course it is expensive, but it really worth for money

Buy original products
Hello
first of all - i am very happy bout my Streak (before HTC Leo)...
I paid 400€ and bought the original CarCradlekit (used like new) for 40€ and (used like new) for 20€ the FormFitCase. The Streak with the case fits perfect in the carcradle - its partiallly made with rubber!
As next i would by the DockingStation for home use - here is the FormFitCase perfect, because u can fold away the backside and it also fits perfect without putting the streak out from the case!! (Pic.3)...
I'm tired to use products that fit not perfect to a perfect device
so hope its helpful for someone here ....
Greetings from Austria ;D
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Im using the british holder on a panavice mount on my mustang... bworks perfectly.

OEM Car dock works fine with OtterBox Commuter case...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004158