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[Q] Streak sport armband

Hello,
Anyone know where i can get armband for the Dell streak, its hard to find one that fits 5" screen.
Thanks

LOL.....you are kidding aren't you?

dude......you need to go buy yourself an iphone so you dont go asking stupid questions like that around here again

I actually run in the mornings as well and have ALWAYS used my phone for my mp3 player when i do so, I would also like to know if anyone as found one.
My daughter would like to have her mp3 player back since i basically jacked it from her and wont give it back. Hers even has the micro sd slot so i can even listen ot my own tunes and i am not settled with her chick music crap. but it does not have blue tooth so i can use my stereo blue tooth headset that i have used for the past 3years. (i really got used to the no wire thing)
I also bike ride too and would love a way to strap it to my arm or somthing for that as well.

try a backpack... or one of those ancient things called a "fanny pack"
I suppose you could slip in under your sweat band...

I actually tried an old sweatband but it did not hold it very well. it would not even hold it accross the room.

joeclark said:
I actually tried an old sweatband but it did not hold it very well. it would not even hold it accross the room.
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have you tried tucking it into your panties
...just a thought

The problem with waist band type holders when jogging is that area takes a lot of shocks from landing feet which I think is partly why arm bands were invented in the first place. The Streak is too big to fit comfortably on the arm though I'd have thought.

Take a look at skiing accessory suppliers - a lift pass holder might work if you can find one large enough.
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yea...i guess we will just have to wait till some company make one, till then we can't really use the streak while exercising.

Funny!
The funniest thread I've ever read!

yokuoh said:
Funny!
The funniest thread I've ever read!
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couldnt agree more.
" oh man i love my new laptop, i just wish it came with a armband so i could surf the web while im running"
in all seriousness though. a wrist strap would be a better idea since the phone functions in landscape. now that sh*t would be scifi. hell all you need to sort that out would be a rubber skin and some black nylon straps

axninja said:
Hello,
Anyone know where i can get armband for the Dell streak, its hard to find one that fits 5" screen.
Thanks
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Have you checked in to getting one of those new fangled MP3 players all the kids are raving about?
flumps said:
in all seriousness though. a wrist strap would be a better idea since the phone functions in landscape. now that sh*t would be scifi. hell all you need to sort that out would be a rubber skin and some black nylon straps
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Now that I would get.

What you need is a Cell-mate, Google it. Would be perfect for your needs and you can do away with the silly wires too then

what a bunch of obnoxious arses people have become lately..
I think I'll join in as well!
I'd quite like an armband for my streak, and it doesn't look too big on me, but then I'm not a 15yr child like some of the posters here are behaving like!
I use mine while exercising, i use it everyday cycling to work. I've taken to keeping it in a rigid sunglasses holder and have a belt fitting for that, but its not ideal although mytracks and mixzing running over bluetooth. Mytracks voice announce feature is superb.
But for navigation I need a better solution as I need to see the screen.

I don't understand what the big deal is here. I would like an armband too. Sure, I could get an MP3 player, but why? The streak plays MP3's. In addition to that, wearing it on your upper arm would work just fine with the landscape format...just lift your arm up a bit (as if you were looking at your watch) and it should rotate so that you can read things normally.
I got this thing so it could satisfy as many of my needs as possible. Using it at the gym to track my workout and listen to music falls under that category.

i was begining to think i was the only one that honestly was interested in this (other than the original poster) Thanks for chiming in guys.

I also wouldn't mind getting an arm strap, as long as it was designed well and not just a pocket that then wraps around your arm cos the then it wouldn't sit on your arm properly and would eventually swivel, loosen and then fall off due to the gap (phone being wide and flat and your arm being round).
I currently use a waist pouch fanny pack p*ss bag (its yellow ) thingy along with my bluetooth headphones and it works perfectly for me at the mo but then again, I don't run on the treadmills so I wouldn't know how it would cope then (I either cycle or use the Xtrainer). Still, nothing wrong with wanting an arm strap!

I was looking through PSP accessories for goodies to maybe modify, but the PDAIR flip case should meet MY needs. Long wait for it to get here though.

Give the guy a break.
Try one of these. Not sure how well it does with the weight but I attach mine to a camel bak when mountain biking
http://www.aquapac.net/ukstore/large-waterproof-armband-case-br-212-1122-0.html
I also use a bluetooth head phones for music so it can be sealed in. if you stick with wired head phones then you can half seal it in an still be secured
http://www.jabra.com/Sites/Mobile/UK-UK/Products/pages/CatStereo.aspx
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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.

Bicster_ said:
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.
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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.
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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!

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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?

Universal car dock?

Do any of you use a universal car dock?
I'd like to be able to clip it to the vents so that I can easily reach it for navigation.
Anyone using one that they'd recommend?

I have this one and I'm very happy with it. It's not a vent holder though. I found that the SNS is a bit big to hang off the vents.
EDIT: I can't post links so just search ebay for 'nexus arkon'.

pugland said:
I have this one and I'm very happy with it. It's not a vent holder though. I found that the SNS is a bit big to hang off the vents.
EDIT: I can't post links so just search ebay for 'nexus arkon'.
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I kinda like it, thanks!

mizunox said:
Do any of you use a universal car dock?
I'd like to be able to clip it to the vents so that I can easily reach it for navigation.
Anyone using one that they'd recommend?
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I have this one, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y3BEV4 it's meant for the IP4 but works great with our phone. I like the fact that I can use it with other phones in the future.

I use a clingo car holder, its golden, if your in vancouver you can probably find one at london drugs, thats where i got mine

Clingo is great.. for about 3-6 months.
I've gone through four Clingo mounts. Every time, after a few months the green backing starts literally falling apart and leaving residue on the back of the device.
I really wanted to love Clingo. But the pads are basically disposable. Sadface.

mntbkr said:
I have this one, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y3BEV4 it's meant for the IP4 but works great with our phone. I like the fact that I can use it with other phones in the future.
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I use this one as well, it worked for my evo, nexus S, and my wife's pre, and an ipod.
It also comes with a window attachment AND a vent attachment. I've seen it on amazon for as low as 8.99 so I actually own two.
Throw an NFC tag on that with a nexus and pure gold

Wall / Fridge mount for Nexus 7

I'm looking for a way to attach the Nexus 7 to my fridge or to my kitchen wall, to be used with cooking apps, kitchen timers, etc, without taking up precious counter space.
I found a product called Hedgie:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEDGIE-Univ...905?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43b2aaadd9
But $17 for a piece of Velcro seems exaggerated. Anyone know of a better solution?

Get the cheapest TPU case you can buy and attach adessive velcro on the back and on the fridge. Easy as pie.
Or... you can buy a sheet of magnet plastic and glue it to the case and then you don't have to glue anything to your fridge.

I agree with the above post. I always buy a few tpu cases to use for special projects around the house. One word of advice though... Before you adhere a magnet to the Nexus 7 make sure you know where the auto off-on feature is located. If you accidentally glue a magnet under it it will effect you nexus 7 turning on and off.
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If you have a glass splashback, you could use a car mount and attach it to the glass. Just tried this with my exomount and Galaxy Nexus, assume it would work the same with the N7.
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MistaBishi said:
If you have a glass splashback, you could use a car mount and attach it to the glass. Just tried this with my exomount and Galaxy Nexus, assume it would work the same with the N7.
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That should work well on the undersides of cupboards and large enough tiles too, depending their surface. I'd say a car mount would the best idea.

manocheese said:
That should work well on the undersides of cupboards and large enough tiles too, depending their surface. I'd say a car mount would the best idea.
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Yeah, that would work too! Give it a shot.
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Thanks. I'll try your suggestions and post back with pictures...
I was kinda hoping for a result that'll look something like this (check out the fridge picture):
http://www.belkin.com/au/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=577760

http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Cabinet-Mount-iPad-2/dp/B005NHR6KM
I got one of those from my wife for her birthday last year, we love it. Holds her 8.9 inch LG G Slate, removes quickly.
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moryoav said:
I'm looking for a way to attach the Nexus 7 to my fridge or to my kitchen wall, to be used with cooking apps, kitchen timers, etc, without taking up precious counter space.
I found a product called Hedgie:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEDGIE-Univ...905?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43b2aaadd9
But $17 for a piece of Velcro seems exaggerated. Anyone know of a better solution?
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If you have an old 20GB hard drive lying around, the magnets in the old 3.5" drives are really strong.
You might want to try what I did with my phone, to attach it to the bottom of my monitor when I'm at my desk.
Take the magnet and the piece of metal that it's attached to and bluetack this to your fridge. Then cut the bottom flat piece out of a tin can and bluetack this to the inside of the Nexus's back cover (I am guessing that there is a suitable flat area).
If you want it attached for the long term than use something else more permanent than bluetack on the fridge.

OP - I am also looking to wall-mount my Nexus 7.
So far, the best options I have seen are:
1) TPU Case with PadTab (Link to PadTab HERE)
2) Wall-Mounted Tablet Dock (link HERE).
Did you already decide how to mount your N7?

Kind of a dead thread, but if anyone else is looking for a wall mounting idea, I'm looking at a couple of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Z88WSK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A29AY3J0MGBUKJ

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Kind of a dead thread, but if anyone else is looking for a wall mounting idea, I'm looking at a couple of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Z88WSK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A29AY3J0MGBUKJ
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I got 2 sets of these when they first came out on some special intro deal and paid $20 delivered. For what they are, they work well enough. Just realize that is simply a pair of cheap plastic holders you glue to whatever surface you want. You only get 1 orientation and size depending on placement. Installing them level and at the correct width is up to the installer
The pad tab from the previous post to your stuck on a TPU case would give more options albeit at about twice the cost, 15 vs 20 + 8 (or more) for TPU case.
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Know anyone with a 3D Printer or CNC Router?
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:37213

fangthorn said:
If you have an old 20GB hard drive lying around, the magnets in the old 3.5" drives are really strong.
You might want to try what I did with my phone, to attach it to the bottom of my monitor when I'm at my desk.
Take the magnet and the piece of metal that it's attached to and bluetack this to your fridge. Then cut the bottom flat piece out of a tin can and bluetack this to the inside of the Nexus's back cover (I am guessing that there is a suitable flat area).
If you want it attached for the long term than use something else more permanent than bluetack on the fridge.
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lmao. I use HDD magnets too. Guys are crazy strong and thin = perfect. I used 2 for a LCD drawing note clip board thing and it almost pulls the fridge over (not quite but you know what I mean).
For the Nexus, I would use 1. Glue it to a TPU case and done.

This probably the one you are looking for, it's a specific kitchen mount for Nexus 7, i got it on Independence Day, it's doing 20% discount promo again now, good time to get one.
http://www.wanpool.com/prod-Kitchen_Mount-Nexus_7/item291.html

Use it to choose between crushed or cubed ice.
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Motorcyce Mount

Anyone know of a mount that will work on motorcycles for the N7? Looking to use my N7 as a navigation device. and also going to try some Arduino experiments to make an insturment pack using the N7 as a display.
R.F.

google it
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Anyone know of a mount that will work on motorcycles for the N7? Looking to use my N7 as a navigation device. and also going to try some Arduino experiments to make an insturment pack using the N7 as a display.
R.F.
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http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/mfx-125-sbh-sm050-2-longarm.htm

rfw2003 said:
Anyone know of a mount that will work on motorcycles for the N7? Looking to use my N7 as a navigation device. and also going to try some Arduino experiments to make an insturment pack using the N7 as a display.
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No way would I put my N7 on a bloody motorbike handle bars !
You Sir must have balls the size of Basket Balls.

I wouldn't trust on of those spring tension mounts on a bike, they're plenty stable in a car but hit some bumps when it's hard mounted to the top triple and your N7 is gonna go flying. It seems kinda big too doesn't it?

Toast95135 said:
I wouldn't trust on of those spring tension mounts on a bike, they're plenty stable in a car but hit some bumps when it's hard mounted to the top triple and your N7 is gonna go flying. It seems kinda big too doesn't it?
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That's why I was asking here. So far that's all I've been finding and I don't trust that type myself.
As far as it being to big, well maybe, but if I can get the sensor package working right it would replace the complete guage cluster on the bike then it wouldn't be to bad mounted in the center of the handlebars.
R.F.

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...77045072079076045085078056066085/Default.aspx
Probably not what you're looking for and I'm not sure I'd trust it with my N7 but I do use the original X-grip with my galaxy nexus. It's worked great for me on all day rides and I never needed to re-tighten anything. RAM has really high quality stuff and you can basically build your own mount to your specific needs. Kinda pricy but I think it's worth it in the long run. I use my x-grip in my A4 and on my Ninja 650 and haven't noticed any spring tension loss in over a year. My Galaxy Nexus with the Kraken AMS case pushes the limits too so I think that's saying something for quality. You have a couple different mounting options too, Handlebar or Fork-stem. I've been using the handlebar option.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuf9aXWgq9Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I've been wanting to post my build, but I'll give you the sneak peak on how I did mine. 2 tetrax x-way mounts, custom bracket, and the plastic case from the targus kindle fire case from Walmart. I'll upload and post a video of it in action.
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