Hi all. I am hoping someone here can help me find the right car mount for my Streak. Its in an otterbox commuter case. I want a mount that will fit the Streak securely while in the case and also be able to charge the phone while mounted. Would appreciate any input.
Have you used the search option or looked on ebay or done any work at all? There are a bunch of threads already including one i made, if you search "dell streak 5 car holder" in ebay you will find what you need!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092465
I actually found one at walmart in the automotive department. $15. Fits perfect and leaves room to plug in the charger.
atomsmasher87 said:
Hi all. I am hoping someone here can help me find the right car mount for my Streak. Its in an otterbox commuter case. I want a mount that will fit the Streak securely while in the case and also be able to charge the phone while mounted. Would appreciate any input.
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Mate you can go for 'SpiderPodium' i think its nice one....check it out http://mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-spider-podium-universal-desk-stand/
i just ordered for my Dell Streak .....I am from India and if u know the roads here are not so plain , quite much unstable ................so as a whole it passed strenght test also
ru_ready said:
I actually found one at walmart in the automotive department. $15. Fits perfect and leaves room to plug in the charger.
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Pics? Model and brand?
Which carholder you get?
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Would this multi-functional car holder work for you?
amy822 said:
Would this multi-functional car holder work for you?
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I tried it and it's horrible. Wont stick on my car and the streak wont stick on the holder
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greekunit690 said:
I tried it and it's horrible. Wont stick on my car and the streak wont stick on the holder
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Any further on with this? I'm looking for the same, something that doesn't stick to the window, but mounts on the dash.
Megacamz said:
Any further on with this? I'm looking for the same, something that doesn't stick to the window, but mounts on the dash.
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Just ended up using some little brackets and vhb double stick tape. Hasnt fallen off sknce and my xar is a very stiff ride, I feel every little bump
greekunit690 said:
Just ended up using some little brackets and vhb double stick tape. Hasnt fallen off sknce and my xar is a very stiff ride, I feel every little bump
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I'm considering buying the offical car kit, It's quite expensive (£30) but I think it will be worth it.
Problem Solved!
atomsmasher87 said:
Hi all. I am hoping someone here can help me find the right car mount for my Streak. Its in an otterbox commuter case. I want a mount that will fit the Streak securely while in the case and also be able to charge the phone while mounted. Would appreciate any input.
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I bought mine the day u posted this on e-bay and its the best for the Dell streak 5. arrived in the mail last week (the both of them) the original car mount from Dell is fantastic plus u can use the XM-Radio vents .pocketables.com/2011/03/xm-radio-vent-clip-mount-fits-dell-streak-car-kit-holder.htmlwhich gives u a better and closer feel to the device while you drive. Buy both from e-bay cheap. Please view link below
Slipgrip makes a great holder and they have versions from naked to otterbox defender and all in between. Check them out on ebay
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Looking to buy a car mount but im not sure which one would fit with the Otterbox Commuter Case.
Here's one
The slipgrip mounts have gotten good reviews.
Egypt1337 said:
Looking to buy a car mount but im not sure which one would fit with the Otterbox Commuter Case.
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Scosche makes a couple different universal holders that will work. I have the vent clip one. There's also a windshield type if you perfer. Check the GPS section at your local big box store.
I ordered the Clingo in-vent car mount just over a week ago, when it arrives I'll let you know if it works.
marvin02 said:
Here's one
The slipgrip mounts have gotten good reviews.
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47 bucks for a car mount? thanks but no thanks
Streakr said:
Scosche makes a couple different universal holders that will work. I have the vent clip one. There's also a windshield type if you perfer. Check the GPS section at your local big box store.
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I need a link because i have never heard of bigbox
charactervsself said:
I ordered the Clingo in-vent car mount just over a week ago, when it arrives I'll let you know if it works.
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PM me or just reply back here when u get it. how much was it?
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47 bucks for a car mount? thanks but no thanks
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I agree the slipgrip mount is too expensive. I sent the seller a message to see if I could buy 2 of the mount plates with nothing attached to build custom mounts from and he 'generously' offered to knock $6 off the total. I am looking at other options. On the other hand some people just want something that works.
Egypt1337 said:
47 bucks for a car mount? thanks but no thanks
I need a link because i have never heard of bigbox
PM me or just reply back here when u get it. how much was it?
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It's just a phrase meaning stores like Walmart, Future Shop, or what ever large electronics store is in your neighborhood. Wow I must be getting old cause I'm using phrases that people don't understand. Walmart has a seperate section of universal docks just for GPS devices that aren't with the other phone docks. Here is Scosche's website link though.
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337
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I agree the slipgrip mount is too expensive. I sent the seller a message to see if I could buy 2 of the mount plates with nothing attached to build custom mounts from and he 'generously' offered to knock $6 off the total. I am looking at other options. On the other hand some people just want something that works.
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Wow haha that's ridiculous I guess if you're the only one selling it you can charge whatever you like
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It's just a phrase meaning stores like Walmart, Future Shop, or what ever large electronics store is in your neighborhood. Wow I must be getting old cause I'm using phrases that people don't understand. Walmart has a seperate section of universal docks just for GPS devices that aren't with the other phone docks. Here is Scosche's website link though.
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337
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I assumed Bigbox was some store in Canda (picture next to your profile) thank you for the link and I will definitely pay Walmart a visit
I really liked their car kit does anyone know where I can buy it?
For some reason i cant find it on the dell us store but its available on there european site http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=750-30379
Get the part number and call Dell, they may have one or you may get frustrated.
Try ebay, search on ultimateaddons
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I was just on-line with one of their sales reps, and she couldn't find it either - she will "let me know when they get them in" - yeah, right ......
Yes, they took them off the market for "upgrades" ;-)
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car kit that holds streak with otterbox case
Dsmwookie said:
I really liked their car kit does anyone know where I can buy it?
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eBay has them but I remember seeing one that held various Otterbox cases somewhere....
Mine snapped and the part that holds my phone broke... I'm also looking for a car dock myself.
I'll sell ya mine. PM me if yer interested. I never use it. It's in perfect condition.
I've also got a car dock I'll sell if anyone wants it. I hardly use it now and I'm moving to the city next week, so I really won't be needing it now.
I don't have the car charger, just the dock.
PM me if you want it.
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Are there car docks that have the right attachment for the outterbox defender case?
I have a Rocketfish mount I got at Best Buy for $10 that has the same style attachment point on it as the defender case. Bracketron also makes mounts with the same type attachment. You can get a variety of 'stalks' to mount the defender on.
marvin02 said:
I have a Rocketfish mount I got at Best Buy for $10 that has the same style attachment point on it as the defender case. Bracketron also makes mounts with the same type attachment. You can get a variety of 'stalks' to mount the defender on.
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Do u have a link or part # for the rocketfish at bestbuy?
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Do u have a link or part # for the rocketfish at bestbuy?
Sent from the SuperStreak! ;-)
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No - it seems that Best Buy has switched to Bracketron for their universal GPS mounts. Search BB's site for 'universal gps mount'. You can find the rocketfish mounts on eBay - same search term.
Does anybody know a perfect fitting car craddle, like the original from LG for the P970?
Brodit is thinking about to release a cradle. So just email them that you also want a cradle, maybe this helps
Just mail to: [email protected]
why not a universal craddle?
i bought a new specific craddle after changing the mobile.
now i try this one:
Clingo Universal Vent Mount
after 4 weeks, i like it.
sorry, can't post outside links.
You can also use the craddle for the galaxy nexus from Brodit , fit 100%
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Christian
Thanks for your replys, both are worth to take a closer look to it.
http://www.amazon.de/Clingo-Hands-F...ntierte-Technologie/dp/B003ULP9A2/ref=lh_ni_t
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The Clingo doesn't work because it needs an even surface. The back of the 4X is uneven.
I think I give the Galaxy Nexus cradle a try if its available on Amazon. Thanks.
Looking at the pics of the Brodit for the Galaxy Nexus it looks like the Nexus has a curved base. Surely that won't fit? I want to be sure before spending £35 on one!
kovu94 said:
The Clingo doesn't work because it needs an even surface. The back of the 4X is uneven.
I think I give the Galaxy Nexus cradle a try if its available on Amazon. Thanks.
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hmmm, i use clingo ( car vent ) since 4 weeks and it works.
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rAiSt
Only the passive Brodit holder fits.
rAiStGER said:
hmmm, i use clingo ( car vent ) since 4 weeks and it works.
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Can you post some pictures? I'm interested in the way how this works with the uneven surface of the back of the phone.
later or tomorrow. (i am at work by bike)
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rAiSt
Thanks for the pictures - but I prefer a fixed installation and no window holder.
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You can also use the craddle for the galaxy nexus from Brodit , fit 100%
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Searching at Brodit for the holder the search shows two models:
Item no 511324
Passive holder with tilt swivel - Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250
Item no 511331
Passive holder with tilt swivel - Samsung Galaxy Nexus SCH-I515
Which one is the right one?
Thanks,
Sebastian
I bought this one - Samsung ECS-K2
I just bought a Clingo, and put a screw through the base of the ball-socket part to secure it to my Brodit base in my car!!
It holds it quite far out though, tomorrow I think I'll saw the ball-socket's arm down a bit and put a screw into the middle of it from the back of the Brodit plate.
Works well on the textured rear of the 4x, but with the Nillkin cover it did keep falling off, I guess it's a funny slightly rubbery finish
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Thanks for the pictures - but I prefer a fixed installation and no window holder.
Searching at Brodit for the holder the search shows two models:
Item no 511324
Passive holder with tilt swivel - Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250
Item no 511331
Passive holder with tilt swivel - Samsung Galaxy Nexus SCH-I515
Which one is the right one?
Thanks,
Sebastian
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It is the one for the Nexus GT, 511324
Thought I'd show a pic of my Clingo, modified by cutting off the ball-joint and screwing it to my Brodit base. (it was far too far out when I screwed the whole ball-joint arm on, and was knocked with every gear-change.
I just used my carkit I had for my SGS2, fits perfectly..
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Wombat - Was it a Brodit? Active? (with charger) or just the 'passive' holder?
I was going to buy one as the 4x is only 2mm wider, and was contemplating dremelling it out a bit!! Would love to know if it fits as it is!
Thanks for the pic. Looks really cool!
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Wombat - Was it a Brodit? Active? (with charger) or just the 'passive' holder?
I was going to buy one as the 4x is only 2mm wider, and was contemplating dremelling it out a bit!! Would love to know if it fits as it is!
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No idea which make was cheapo one, passive, came with lighter cable etc.. its a snug fit, not too tight..
All buttons exposed and accessible...
Update: nothing written on the mount but phone holder says haicom gps ... if that helps
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I recently bought a car mount for my note 2 which fits in the air vents of my car, from 'invent'. Despite what they said on the web store, it does not fit my note 2, so I get my money back, no worry about that. But does anybody know of an alternative that will fit the note 2? I specifically want an air vent solution, so others will not do.
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Isn't the phone a bit heavy for venting? Any vent mounts I've ever used cause the vent to roll down and put the phone at an awkward and unusable angle.
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I would love to help you, but help yourself first: ask a better question
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No need to re-invent the wheel I have been using for years Arkon Mega Grip mount and been using it for the last year with my Note 2 (also Slim Grip Ultra works great, check it out in my review, in my signature link below).. It also comes with a very sturdy air vent mount. Though I don't use it in air vent, sounds like it's exactly what you are looking for: http://arkon.com/megagrip/megagrip-windshield-vent-mount.html
What's totally cool with it, it has universal ball-joint mount so you can use it with other mounts as well.
IOTTIE! it's 10, better than any other mount and it will hold many other phones too. It's universal but sold as for the note II and s4. It'll fit most big phones.
You can stick it anywhere and it won't fall, you can also rotate it completely in any direction you want.
It's not vent mounted, but why do you want that? Theres a million better places for it.
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Have you tried solution from Brodit?
On their site you can just select type of your phone and your car and the configurator will find all versions they have for your combination.
TheNetwork said:
IOTTIE! it's 10, better than any other mount and it will hold many other phones too. It's universal but sold as for the note II and s4. It'll fit most big phones.
You can stick it anywhere and it won't fall, you can also rotate it completely in any direction you want.
It's not vent mounted, but why do you want that? Theres a million better places for it.
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iOttie is good, but doesn't work well at all with Zerolemon battery. Trust me, I tested and reviewed them all (check out my signature link). Slim Grip Ultra is the only universal that fits everything up to Note 2/3 and 7"/8" tablets and it will hold a heavier phone even with ZL battery.
I use this for my note 2 with a sedio case on it
http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Univers...Revolution/dp/B00CLDPDCE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
works great and fully adjustable
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I use this for my note 2 with a sedio case on it
http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Univers...Revolution/dp/B00CLDPDCE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
works great and fully adjustable
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Yep, that one is good too and working with ZeroLemon as well as Defender. Btw, you can get these for about $2 plus change on ebay if you don't mind waiting 2-3 weeks for shipping from SH
I followed vectrons advice and ordered the mega grip. Now anxiously awaiting delivery
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cyrixke said:
I followed vectrons advice and ordered the mega grip. Now anxiously awaiting delivery
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Let us know how it works out for you, and take some pictures!!!
I am using this holder and it is perfect: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=190837202707
@phablet
Does it hold with a case?
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Does it hold with a case?
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That one looks like for a naked phone only.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK_tIe052w8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn89-X7rvS0
I have this and works really good, should fit anything phabet sized even with bulky casing. While I had read reviews that it sticks on any flat surface but I hadn't tested its strength, it has been on my windshield for more than 6 months and never fall off on its own.
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I have this and works really good, should fit anything phabet sized even with bulky casing. While I had read reviews that it sticks on any flat surface but I hadn't tested its strength, it has been on my windshield for more than 6 months and never fall off on its own.
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It is very interesting and perhaps finally right for me, I can only use the dashboard rough, please let you do tests to see if it really holds on a rubberized surface and rough? and a secure link? would not buy his fake.
babak said:
It is very interesting and perhaps finally right for me, I can only use the dashboard rough, please let you do tests to see if it really holds on a rubberized surface and rough? and a secure link? would not buy his fake.
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Can't help testing because I wouldn't wanna dismount it from my windshield and go through the cleaning process, but here's a review I found on google, you may read and decide, heh.
http://www.squidoo.com/exogear-exomount2-review
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Can't help testing because I wouldn't wanna dismount it from my windshield and go through the cleaning process, but here's a review I found on google, you may read and decide, heh.
http://www.squidoo.com/exogear-exomount2-review
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Thanks but I've read reviews of disastrous amazon.it and now I have many doubts.
babak said:
Thanks but I've read reviews of disastrous amazon.it and now I have many doubts.
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I have no idea about the problems people had, it has been in my car for a while and still working great. I live in an asian country that has hot climate through out the year with my car always parked under the sun, so i'm not sure if its the hot wheather.
I bought this one from Amazon and the phone does not stay on the charger. It uses magnets. Don't buy
jason504 said:
I bought this one from Amazon and the phone does not stay on the charger. It uses magnets. Don't buy
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I currently use this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018INZ10O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I modified it so I could mount it to one of the proclip swivel mounts. Works great and wireless fast charges fine. Looks like it is not available on Amazon anymore but you might find it elsewhere
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I currently use this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018INZ10O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I modified it so I could mount it to one of the proclip swivel mounts. Works great and wireless fast charges fine. Looks like it is not available on Amazon anymore but you might find it elsewhere
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I saw ones like that. But I don't want the cradle mounts. They are to big. The other one would be fine if the magnets were stronger.
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I bought this one from Amazon and the phone does not stay on the charger. It uses magnets. Don't buy
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In order for the magnet to work, you need to attach the metal ring included and will attach perfectly find, i have one similar and does the job perfectly
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tanquef said:
In order for the magnet to work, you need to attach the metal ring included and will attach perfectly find, i have one similar and does the job perfectly
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Yeah but I don't want that metal sticker to be seen. I put it inside my case and I have a thin thin thin case and it still will not hold. I have had other magnetic mounts not wireless charging mounts that work fine with the metal sticker inside my case.