Hello all,
I know, not another car mount thread.... Well here's the scoop, like a good boy I read through every other thread I could find and it seems like there really isn't a good car mount that can hold the Galaxy Note 2, nor are there any that have charging cables or stereo out cables.
Is this true or is there a mount that can truly hold the GN2 (even with a case?) that might have charging / audio out capabilities? I just am looking for something rock solid that at least holds the darn phone in place on my dash.
I know that there are 2 mounts - one out there by Samsung (and their distributor) as well as the Iottie (link below) but both have a lot of reviews claiming that the phone really doesn't fit and isn't held in well by the mounts.
Link to iottie: http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-One-Touch-windshield-dashboard-Galaxy/dp/B007FH716W
Please help if you can, thanks!!!
-Taxmaster
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Merlins beard!!!!! JACKPOT!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Well, for suction cradle I went for the Exogear Exomount 2.
For stand-plug cradle I went for Capdase RacerMount.
Both hold my Note2 with case snugly.
I can even find interesting friction mounts for up to 7".
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i honestly love the iottie one, even with the folio flip cover from samsung. phone is held nice and snug, and the suction cup on it is none like I've ever seen. so god damn sticky that its like its 'glued' on but not. grips to any surface
I have the iottie and I think its awsome. The suction cup is amazing and will stick to pretty much anything, dash, console, wall of living room. Its impressive. Alittle 2 sticky when your trying to move it. It is also very flexable to the positoning that is available. It also will hold the device with any case or shell you can put on it. And the quick latch function is nice also... I highly recomend and like this mount
I have iOtttie as well. Yes, it's a real PITA get off the dash or windowshield. It's open enough that you have full access to all the ports. I've even recorded video with GN2 while in the dock.
Here's a crap video I shot with the GN2 in the iOttie dock:
you can see the section cup holder for the dock in the bottom right corner. The other upper left suction cup holds the satellite radio dock. Everyone wants to listen to NFL radio, LOL. Too bad I had the flash on, might have been able to see the van laying on it's side.
Does the Iottie allow for too much stress on the charging port?
Taxmaster said:
Hello all,
I know, not another car mount thread.... Well here's the scoop, like a good boy I read through every other thread I could find and it seems like there really isn't a good car mount that can hold the Galaxy Note 2, nor are there any that have charging cables or stereo out cables.
Is this true or is there a mount that can truly hold the GN2 (even with a case?) that might have charging / audio out capabilities? I just am looking for something rock solid that at least holds the darn phone in place on my dash.
I know that there are 2 mounts - one out there by Samsung (and their distributor) as well as the Iottie (link below) but both have a lot of reviews claiming that the phone really doesn't fit and isn't held in well by the mounts.
Link to iottie: http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-One-Touch-windshield-dashboard-Galaxy/dp/B007FH716W
Please help if you can, thanks!!!
-Taxmaster
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Thanks buddy - I just bought the iottie - looks good n sturdy.
Another FYI - I had the Exogear mount previously, I wouldn't recommend it as the rubber pieces that "grip" your phone fall off after a couple of months .
This one:
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
Proclip Charging dock?
Hey guys, has anyone tried the Proclip car dock for this phone? I'm trying to figure out if it's USB 4 or 5 pin, so as to support audio and charging on one cable, I figured I just find an OTG cable to then plug into that and go from there.
Sorry about the URL workaround, seems that I need to post 10 times before being able to put an actual URL in, which is lame, so just replace the "DOT" with an actual "."
www DOT proclipusa DOT com/brodit-device-holder/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-%28usa-and-europe%29/charging-holder-with-tilt-swivel-and-usb-cigarette-lighter-adapter-521432-19076.aspx
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...b-cigarette-lighter-adapter-521432-19076.aspx
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Merlins beard!!!!! JACKPOT!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
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Odin's raven!
Slim-Grip® Ultra Car Mounts for Smartphones & Tablets
Note 2 with an Otterbox Defender. I've even used this mount with my Nexus 7. My girlfriend uses the same mount base with her GS3. Never had an issue with it falling off.
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Hey guys, has anyone tried the Proclip car dock for this phone? I'm trying to figure out if it's USB 4 or 5 pin, so as to support audio and charging on one cable, I figured I just find an OTG cable to then plug into that and go from there.
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Well, a little late to this thread but I just got the ProClip unit for the Note 2 that works with the Otterbox Defender case. This is the second ProClip unit I've had. The first being for the EVO 4G. The phone fits into the holder perfectly but you might have to wiggle it around to get it to sit right.
The unit that holds the phone without a case may fit easier.
The one thing with the unit for the EVO 4G was it didn't put it into car mode. I found the unit for the Note 2 also doesn't go into car mode but I have been reading where that might be a problem with phone itself.
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I am looking for a windshield (suction cup) car mount solution that will charge my Sprint Touch while in the mount/cradle but does not have a built in speaker. My car has bluetooth integrated so I don't need the hands free capability.
Also, my main purpose for the mount will be to run navigation software so I would like the ability for the mount to easily rotate 90 degrees for horizontal or landscape mode.
I've been looking around online but I must be looking in the wrong places...
thanks in advance.
not exactly suction cup window mount, but I use one of the magnetic mounts for mine in my truck. it holds it in place nicely, maintains access to the charging port, can be turned however you want it, and the metal plate on the back is thin enough to not interfere with putting it in and taking it out of the belt holster. if you have a pilot truck stop near you, they sell a nice magnet mount there.
not really aware of any truckstops near my area... kind of looking for something i could order online. thanks for input though
Windshield Mount
I bought one off ebay that mounts to the windshield using a suction cup then you just plug your standard car charger into it. Like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CAR-MOUNT-D...hash=item170237255037&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318
In the pictures, it looks like the charging port would be covered..
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In the pictures, it looks like the charging port would be covered..
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No, The bottom has prongs on the left and right. The center is open to plug in the charger. This thing does tend to rattle though when the phone isn't in it. It works great with the phone in it.
I just bought this, received it on monday.
http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM-Cus...-Nova--T-Mobile-MDA-Touch--Dopod-S1__946.aspx
It is so solid. I live in PA, which has some of the worst potholes you can imagine. So far it has not budged, with the phone in it or not. It does landscape really nice as well as vertical.
qwho, how does the HIACOM mount and what does it mount to?
kenper, does that suction cup stay attached pretty well? I'd hate to see my Touch go crashing to the ground... I'd probably cry.
I think i'm gonna get the one QWHO has for 2 reasons. It looks alot less bulky and it is custom made to fit the touch. So what did you end up getting?
It's a not suction cup but I have one in my car and truck. It swivels for everything you will need. You will need to but a mount off the website as well for your particular vehicle.
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.asp
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I think i'm gonna get the one QWHO has for 2 reasons. It looks alot less bulky and it is custom made to fit the touch. So what did you end up getting?
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Yea, I think I am going to try the one QWHO listed as well.. It's reasonably priced and is apparently sturdy. Wish I could find a mount that had an integrated charger (so that I wouldn't have to plug the phone in seperately of the mount).
Anyone see a mount like that, similar to say an ipod dock?
Suction mount for Touch
kenper said:
I bought one off ebay that mounts to the windshield using a suction cup then you just plug your standard car charger into it. Like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CAR-MOUNT-D...hash=item170237255037&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318
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I bought this....and at 5.00 I was really suprised...it bends to the shape I want, holds extremely well, and has padded sides. Plus, because it has a ratched style holder, it actually will hold other phones. My touch fits like a glove and it makes GPS navigation great! I highly recommend this holder..
Buyer beware folks...
I have my touch for about a month. I bought a gooseneck windshield mount on ebay and it is already broken....the bendable metal broke off.
I am currently going for another type without the gooseneck, probably the Haicom
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I just bought this, received it on monday.
http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM-Cus...-Nova--T-Mobile-MDA-Touch--Dopod-S1__946.aspx
It is so solid. I live in PA, which has some of the worst potholes you can imagine. So far it has not budged, with the phone in it or not. It does landscape really nice as well as vertical.
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Just got this in the mail yesterday and it works great.
Very sturdy and easy to adjust to different positions. Thanks qwho.
kenper said:
I bought one off ebay that mounts to the windshield using a suction cup then you just plug your standard car charger into it. Like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CAR-MOUNT-D...hash=item170237255037&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318
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Think this is similar to this one I found: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2029
This place has Free shipping
Just wondering for people who own this. Hows the accessability to the plug on the bottom of the phone, do the legs get in the way?
I ordered one of these on ebay:
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It's cradle style so the charger is built in. Rotates either way without much effort, and stays in place well. I believe the model number is htchol012.
Yes the one I posted was a suction cup one. Still works great. In fact I was recently in a car wreck, hit on the front right side, opposite of where I had it mounted. Didn't budge! Don't worry, I'm ok.
For charging, I actually plugged in a car cigarette port extender to a 120v socket converter, which my wall charger for my phone is plugged into, all under my seat. I then ran the charger cord up the insulation in the door and it comes out of a seam right by my phone's mount. It is pretty clean and works really nice. So even though it doesn't have a built in charger in the mount, it now works like one if I want it to.
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Think this is similar to this one I found: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2029
This place has Free shipping
Just wondering for people who own this. Hows the accessability to the plug on the bottom of the phone, do the legs get in the way?
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I bought two of those back in the spring - one for the car, and one for my desk. Plenty of room for the USB, so synch/charging is fine. It's very solid, quite flexible, and easy to rotate.
I went this route for my desk, because I couldn't justify the expense of a cradle (I can plug-in the USB myself), and since I use MyMobiler, I really don't 'touch' the screen while it's docked.
DealExtreme isn't the fastest (everything ships from Hong Kong), but they've got good prices, and I've had good luck with everything I've purchased.
Windshiled Mount
Picked this one up form eforcity for $.99 it works really well and is easy to use with the touch or anything els you feel like mounting up there
http://www.eforcity.com/swivel-windshield-phone-holder-for-nokia-n95-cnokn95xph02.html
WhiteSoxxx said:
I am looking for a windshield (suction cup) car mount solution that will charge my Sprint Touch while in the mount/cradle but does not have a built in speaker. My car has bluetooth integrated so I don't need the hands free capability.
Also, my main purpose for the mount will be to run navigation software so I would like the ability for the mount to easily rotate 90 degrees for horizontal or landscape mode.
I've been looking around online but I must be looking in the wrong places...
thanks in advance.
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Try Scoche, i think thats how it is spelled. I just picked up one from walmart earlier today. They are on clearance right now. There are 2 models that are 20.00 a pieces. One is a suction cup , got longer flex neck , and the other one has a base where you would put in in your cup holder + it came with stickies to stick it to something. It works pretty good. Get it while they still have them. They are located in the GPS section ni walmart.
oh yeah, I got the one with the base that goes into the cup holder.
I will need to switch to Verizon within the next few months (due to work reasons). I am currently using a Nexus One on TMobile and plan to get the Droid Incredible on Verizon when I switch.
I am waiting patiently for root access to be gained but also had some other concerns before switching. A main concern is that I have not heard mention of car/home docks for the device.
I currently own the car and home docks for the Nexus One and use them regularly. I am hoping the Incredible will also have a nice docking system like this.
I need a dock and a car mount, too! I have to ask, but does N1 stuff work with DI?
syntrix said:
I need a dock and a car mount, too! I have to ask, but does N1 stuff work with DI?
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no.........
I just purchased a general use windshield mount from best buy which works pretty well on the Incredible.
I would suggest ProClipUSA they offer a wide variety of windshield mounts and you can just swap out the device holder if you carry more than one item with you or you change phones often.
RaptorMD said:
I would suggest ProClipUSA they offer a wide variety of windshield mounts and you can just swap out the device holder if you carry more than one item with you or you change phones often.
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This issue, for me, is not holding the device. I like having a car dock like the Nexus One because it provides integrated charging functionality. I do not want to fiddle around with an extra adapter and plugging in my device. I want to be able to drop my device into the dock and have it do what I want it to do
Also, the N1 car dock launches Car Home upon docking. Just perfect.
I got a factory windshield mount today.
It's pretty slick. It's a clip in, belt holder, but the back of it allows it to mount to the neck of the window piece.
There's even a cutout in the holder so you can videos while you drives
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I got a factory windshield mount today.
It's pretty slick. It's a clip in, belt holder, but the back of it allows it to mount to the neck of the window piece.
There's even a cutout in the holder so you can videos while you drives
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that also allows you to use street view with augmented reality in Google Maps, but your right, it makes for a great use to take car video
i don't know if augmented maps is available in the US just yet though
see augmented reality example below:
That would be perfect if a charger was built in.
Here come cradle docking for Verizon Incredible if anyone interest!
http://www.emobile-accessories.com/products_cradle_htc_incredible.html
tonyfung820 said:
Here come cradle docking for Verizon Incredible if anyone interest!
http://www.emobile-accessories.com/products_cradle_htc_incredible.html
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I wonder how that's going to work when the charging connector is not on the bottom.
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I wonder how that's going to work when the charging connector is not on the bottom.
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It's not, unless there's a side manual plug in type port!
Currently own the car dock mentioned in the thread, not overly impressed with it, but maybe I didnt bother to take the time to make it work. Came from the droid dock, which went where you put it and stayed there, especially helpful for when you have to plug it in. This dock has 3-4 articulated points that dont work so hot, then the fact that its actually a holster "attached" to the actual dock through a quarter inch piece of plastic adds another element of instability to the system. Tightening the joints does not help much, the holster clip still rotates freely and overall makes plugging the phone in while docked a major pain, in most cases requiring both hands to hold the phone still enough to plug it in. The window mount also leaves something to be desired, after dumping my incredible on the floor for the 3rd time, I gave up on the thing. I know how to apply suction mounts and this one falls well short, maybe I just got a bad one or something, but it will not stay on the windshield while the weight of the phone is on it. Overall, threw it away because I wanted just a car dock, if I wanted a holster I would have bought a holster. If it had been incorporated into the mount in a better way to give more stability to the dock I would be alright with it.
The belt clip, to me, is a huge feature. Don't need it? you just leave it clipped to the window mount.
I'm on the other side of the fence... to me it works great, has never fallen off my window, and has been very stable! It's better than the motodroid dock imho (sans the sideways orientation via magnets that the DI lacks).
When one comes out that has a charging port that you can dock to, I'm getting it! Isn't seidio working on one? Maybe it was another company?
You guys might want to try one of those universal grip holders. I don't really care for things hanging off my windshield, so I had an arkon SM429-SBH mega grip attached to the arkon air vent mount and it worked out really good with my G1. I tried putting my friend's Incredible in there and it fits, no blocked ports. they have a windshield mount too, if that's your thing.
So far all of the Incredible docks suck.
Unfortunately there is no car or home dock for the Droid Incredible that is nearly as good as the docks for the Nexus One. This is a sad fact of Incredible ownership.
It seems that iPhones get the best accessories.
I use the factory windshield mount, and I just ordered the cradle featured in this link, http://www.oriongadgets.com/HTC-Dro...radle-with-2nd-battery-support-pid-11366.html
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I use the factory windshield mount, and I just ordered the cradle featured in this link, http://www.oriongadgets.com/HTC-Dro...radle-with-2nd-battery-support-pid-11366.html
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I have a similar mount I bought on ebay (here), and while it works, the phone sits completely vertical, 90 degrees to the desktop. Not a very comfortable viewing angle, lol. I may get one of those like you bought, as it looks like it's held a bit better than the stand I have. I definitely don't mind plugging the phone in, as I have to do it anyway...
As for car docks, there is one company who has a powered doc. Proclip has this mount, but you have to purchase the attachment point for your vehicle seperately, and the price rolls up pretty fast (for my truck, it was 109 before shipping, so I'm holding off on it for now). Nice thing is though that you can buy a version of it that wires into the vehicle, so you can hide the cabling a bit better than the chargers we use now.
I'm going to try to get some pictures of my desktop mount today or tonight, but I think it's going to require some modification to make it work how I wanted it to.
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I use the factory windshield mount, and I just ordered the cradle featured in this link, http://www.oriongadgets.com/HTC-Dro...radle-with-2nd-battery-support-pid-11366.html
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once you get your dock can you please let me know how it works out. maybe even some picks. this looks like this may be the one for me.
tonyfung820 said:
Here come cradle docking for Verizon Incredible if anyone interest!
http://www.emobile-accessories.com/products_cradle_htc_incredible.html
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Wow... you can just smell the sketchy-ness. Must be a new olfactory add-on for Chrome I didn't know I installed.
I'm looking for VENT (!!!) car mount for T-Mobile HD2. It has to be:
- swivel
- not PERMANENTLY attached, glued, etc
- low profile
- cheap (China/HK on eBay are fine)
- preferably allow me to use HD2 with low profile hard shell on it
- fits T-Mobile
I'm NOT looking for:
- suction mounts of any kind
- big ugly mounts with sticking out jaws ... they are scary
- fitted vent mounts for HD2 and not T-Mobile version
I know about Brodit/Richet ... but come on, they cost a fortune - cheap knock off is fine. For me
Would love a vent mount for the TMobile HD2 so I can mount it in my 2007 Silverado! I'll keep searching, and you keep us posted if you find anything!
I found one at Target - I cannot remember the brand, but it was advertised for the iPhone, wiht adjustable padded arms... $20
I bought this scoche mount have had it a week, and fully happy with it. Arms are adjustable to be taller if needed and it swivels. cost 19.99 @ frys electronics, or 24.99 with vent and windsheild mount. There is also a 9.99 model with no swivel. Hope this helps. http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/364/sfID3/344/productID/1594
I'm looking for something like this. There are items for HTC HD2, but not for T-Mobile version
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Sorry...I do not think you are going to find one specifically made to fit the TmoUS version unless you go with proclip (but its a permenant mount)
I ended up settling on this and it works pretty well...I too was worried that with the phone as thin as it is that the "jaws" would be huge...but its really not that bad at all. The holder is steady and does not wobble like the flexable goosneck style ones. It comes with both the windsheild mount and a vent mount...so you can use it either way.
I guess it works better because I can use it for my HD2, iphone, or Nexus One without having to do anything to it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Windshield-Car-...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5a97a403
this is what i made with some metal around the store..
try it out it works perfectly in my infinti.
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this is what i made with some metal around the store..
try it out it works perfectly in my infinti.
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the metal edges of that doesnt scratch the hell out of your phone or cut up your fingers?
ateam201 said:
this is what i made with some metal around the store..
try it out it works perfectly in my infinti.
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Buy some Kydex. You can use the same templet to lay it out. Heat the Kydex with a heat gun and mold it to the phone.
Go to knifekits dot com. they have the cheapest prices, and ship fast.
I have to recommend ProClip as well for this, even though it is the more expensive route. I'm sure you know the saying "You get what you pay for".
I've been using this company's holders for my past three devices. As I upgrade my device all that is needed is the specific holder for each new device, I already purchased the swivel and the mount. It is by far the best device holder I've used and I've gone through my fair share before finally doing it right. It is extremely solid and are made specifically for the vehicle you drive. I also purchased the desktop cradle. So from leaving my car I slide it out of the holder in my vehicle then slide it in to the cradle on my desk, very convenient.
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I have to recommend ProClip as well for this, even though it is the more expensive route. I'm sure you know the saying "You get what you pay for".
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Thanks for the pics. No doubt this is good quality, sure fit and all. But car mount + swivel holder + shipping is approx. $75 for my setup which I find kinda expensive for just VENT mount
i sanded the metal with some sand paper and its pretty smooth on the edges i made another one for a friend for his car same phone and he has his vertical and i am keep mine horizontal
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I'm looking for something like this. There are items for HTC HD2, but not for T-Mobile version
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I have been looking at these and dont understand why they wont work. Is it because there is no hole for the rear speaker?
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I have been looking at these and dont understand why they wont work. Is it because there is no hole for the rear speaker?
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This is because T-Mobile HD2 USA version is 1.5mm taller then European HD2
I have a rocketfish on mine 2 cars ...
http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/p...-mount-for-select-portable-gps-receivers.aspx
and I just bought a rocket fish car charger
http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/pc-209-7-rocketfish-usb-vehicle-power-adapter.aspx
and then I bought a 12ft long USD to mirco usb cable and ran it thru my dash and hide the wire...
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I have a rocketfish on mine 2 cars ...
http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/p...-mount-for-select-portable-gps-receivers.aspx
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It looks like a windshield mount, not VENT mount. Can it be used w/o suction cup and be attached to vent ?
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It looks like a windshield mount, not VENT mount. Can it be used w/o suction cup and be attached to vent ?
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Sorry I havent tried...
brackets
check www.bracketron.com. I have a universal usb power dock for my HD2 and love it. They have all kinds of different products that can fit any phone. The one I have plugs into the cig lighter adapter, has a usb plug for the phone + another universal lighter port on it. Full flex & pivot. Prices seem to be between $20 & $30.
Thanks. Yes, I did find bracketon during my search. The only problem is that for HD2 they have universal adapter with all those huge jaws I wanted to avoid Otherwise it will be OK. Too bad they dont have anything low profile.
They look bigger on the website, only extend about 1/2 in above the screen with the HD2 in it. I like that the 'jaws' have foam pads, so you can cramp the hell out of the phone w/ no worries of scratching, holds no matter what case or battery back you have. I had a 'sleek' one for my TP2, but it would push the invisible shield off of the sides when I put the phone in.
Hi,
What kind of car mount do you use? And where did you buy it?
If possible, put a photo of it
Thanks.
i'm just using a Generic car mount for PDA from DealExtreme
I bought this universal dock on eBay and LOVE it. It mounts to your CD player in your dash instead of on the top of the dash or windshield.
http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-SMART...ltDomain_0&hash=item230d440e5d#ht_3234wt_1143
chrlswltrs said:
I bought this universal dock on eBay and LOVE it. It mounts to your CD player in your dash instead of on the top of the dash or windshield.
http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-SMART...ltDomain_0&hash=item230d440e5d#ht_3234wt_1143
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nice concept, but it will not work on mine, since my CD player slot is hidden
and it looks like as if that thing can pop out and fall at any time
how does it latches to the slot?
just using those 4 little wings to insert inside, i don't think those will hold.
i'll like that car mount, if they had an Air Vent clip for it
I'm thinking about getting this: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-silicone-car-mount-for-all-gps-33213
Anyone have any experiences with silicone grip mat products like this one?
AllGamer said:
nice concept, but it will not work on mine, since my CD player slot is hidden
and it looks like as if that thing can pop out and fall at any time
how does it latches to the slot?
just using those 4 little wings to insert inside, i don't think those will hold.
i'll like that car mount, if they had an Air Vent clip for it
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No it wont pop out, its 'wings' splay up and down and grip to the inside of the cd player mounting judging by the video
Arkon SM428
I bought an Arkon SM428 on Amazon.com for my Vibrant, but works just as well for the NS I just got Vibrant got smashed in car door . Dirt cheap too. Don't let the screws in the picture scare you, only necessary if you don't have a flat enough surface for the doublestick foam tape, which holds tight. Easy to rotate 90 degrees when needed.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XAEJZG
Bought it from seller "GPS Cheap"
Hope you find this useful.
I got this from best buy, I mounted it in thespace that holds all my crap near my shifter
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I just bought that CD slot holder too. It's coming today. Looks great. I will post some pictures today when it arrives.
nxt said:
I just bought that CD slot holder too. It's coming today. Looks great. I will post some pictures today when it arrives.
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How did this work out for you?
Cuchillo said:
How did this work out for you?
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Here's some pictures I took.
https://picasaweb.google.com/nXtIak/CDPhoneMount?feat=directlink
2004 Mazda 3i.
The bottom part is removable, have to remove it to be able to plug in a charger, since it's very very close to the bracket. Mount holds the phone fine with the sides.
I'm not sure how I'm going to use the mount. Installed up or down, been trying both.
You can only swivel the mount updown/left/right just a little bit, so I'm sure in certain cars you won't get a great view of your phone.
The mount does shake a little bit while driving. Tightening the cd slot screw does not help.
Overall, I like it.
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How did this work out for you?
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The CD slot one is great. Really good quality, plus I like it mounted there a lot better than on top of the dash or the windshield. I have been using it for a couple months now and I still love it.
Plus it is very easy to remove to put a CD in if you want to use a CD, then you can replace the phone holder and the CD will still play fine.
If you're willing to wait, dunno when, Kidigi is planning to release some car mounts. They look nice, but expensive as usual. About the same price as the HTC car mount for the Nexus One. Just google Kidigi and visit their online store.
Wow, for a passive holder, this is amazing:
http://www.kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1266
Kah-Neth said:
Wow, for a passive holder, this is amazing:
http://www.kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1266
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What's the price on these?
terra_droid said:
What's the price on these?
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wow this one looks great. its preorder only right now but its $39. it says it comes with the car mount, car charger, belt clip, and desk stand. looks like a great deal once they're available.
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I use the Akron SM220. Worked perfect for my blackberry's and now for the NS. Plus its cheap.
Proclip
http://www.proclipusa.com/application.aspx?path=/home/home.aspx
Try this I have been using them for the last two years with the many phones I have had and all mounts are amazing. They work really well and are made for your vehicle and phone in mind, for a total of 84.95 for the entire kit.
I actually found this while wondering around BestBuy, which means Im sure you can find it for 50% less then I paid for it there. :º)
Although our phone is not listed as compatible, it actually fits it like a glove, even in my thin case.
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/windowseat-aux#
Im not a fan of the extension arm, it feels as cheap as it looks. The dash mount works perfectly for me in my Subaru.
Best part of all is that not of the plugs or camera are blocked.
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without a case, will this fit also? meaning will it be too loose without case?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK9AOd51q6o
from this video, it looks like it barely fits an iphone4 with the case fully extended... our nexus s is larger than iphone4...
Hi Fellas,
I'm looking for an "official" car mount which will fit the unit snugly for my international version D802.
The universal ones tend to have thick sponges at the sides and our devices have ultra thin bezel which gets covered
Any leads?
MasK said:
Hi Fellas,
I'm looking for an "official" car mount which will fit the unit snugly for my international version D802.
The universal ones tend to have thick sponges at the sides and our devices have ultra thin bezel which gets covered
Any leads?
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Verizon has an official one for 29bux. I'm thinking about picking one open for my at&t version ...
Yup, right here:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?&action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=66526
But the thing is, Verizon units are thicker with wireless charging capabilities. Thus, this holder may not work for other variants..
- correct me if I'm wrong here...
Why dont they add charging capabilities to these things?!
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Why dont they add charging capabilities to these things?!
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Makes them thicker, and the buttons ended up smaller on VZW.
I'd rather have a couple hunred more mah battery if it got thicker anyways.
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Makes them thicker, and the buttons ended up smaller on VZW.
I'd rather have a couple hunred more mah battery if it got thicker anyways.
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No idea what you're talking about. I just wanna be able to plug my phone in to the dock and have it start charging. I don't care if it makes the dock slightly thicker.
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No idea what you're talking about. I just wanna be able to plug my phone in to the dock and have it start charging. I don't care if it makes the dock slightly thicker.
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I thought you were talking about the wireless charging. Yah, its odd the dock doesn't come with a charger.
I'm still using my OwlPad wireless charger from my DNA days, but I don't connect the charging portion. Fits every variety of phone that I've had snugly!
owlpad.net
It's not an official car holder, it's a universal one. But I've been so impressed with it on all my phones, it's worth a shot. Fits the g2 nicely and doesn't cover the bezel. Great customer service too.
http://www.kenu.com/products/airframe
I'm also hoping for a car mount real quick, as I'm going on vacation in a week and a half, and barring any sudden change, will be using my LG G2 (come on, Tuesday...) to nav. Worse comes to worse, I'll get a universal one. For my GS II, I'm using one made for, I think, the Motorola Atrix. A couple of years ago, AT&T had this great deal where you buy the desktop dock for 16 bucks and get the car mount for a penny.
Would really be nice if they put the wireless charger in the car mount.. then no wires that you have to fool with hooking up once you put it in there...
Surely I can't be the only person that can think of these things..
MasK said:
Yup, right here:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?&action=accessoryDetails&accessoryId=66526
But the thing is, Verizon units are thicker with wireless charging capabilities. Thus, this holder may not work for other variants..
- correct me if I'm wrong here...
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That mount doesn't charge the phone. I got a car mount with Qi wireless charging and it works great for my G2. I can give people the link if they want.
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Here's what I got. It works great and it doesn't cover the screen. The 2 grips don't bend in that much so it doesn't block the screen.
http://www.amazon.com/wireless-char...alaxyNote2/dp/B00DFRX7DM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
mount for G2
Hi found some mounts for g2 :
Check out them may be you find something interesting there....
Radio Transmitter car mount for G2
Car mount with charger for G2
Thanks
Now the wireless car dock actually sounds useful. Too bad I have att: ( otherwise I don't see the big deal in putting your phone on a large pad that takes up space and has to be plugged in anyway. Now if they can build it into the arm of my couch or surface of my desk we got something good. Wireless furniture chargers.
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I'm a little partial to the big, clunky mounts with beanbag bases, so this caught my eye. It's looks more like a general mount, even though the site mentions the G2 in the product title. Considering I really need one for vacation, I may go with this. http://www.shopandroid.com/arkon-we...ash-mount-and-slim-grip-holder/3A78A10703.htm
If anyone has any other ideas or found a more specific solution, I'm definitely listening.
MasK said:
Hi Fellas,
I'm looking for an "official" car mount which will fit the unit snugly for my international version D802.
The universal ones tend to have thick sponges at the sides and our devices have ultra thin bezel which gets covered
Any leads?
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I'm using the Droid MAXX car mount with charging port:
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The G2 fits very nicely. You must press it firmly onto the USB connector (on right in picture) or you will get an error that says the phone cannot be charged.
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I happen to find this particular one at my local tech mall:
http://shipi.com/easy-one-touch-car-mount-universal-car-mount-fits-most-smartphones.html
The claws are thin enough not to cover the screen and the one touch function is awesome. I just need to "drop" my device into the mount and it will clip itself as there's a button that will trigger the claws to snap. :good:
I went by a local VZ store yesterday to check if they had the official dock. They did not. However, I did find that the Samsung Universal Navigation Mount holds the phone quite nicely and still allows access to the USB & headphone jacks as well as the camera out above the mount. At $30 online, I think that's the way I'll go.
Samsung P/N ECS-K200BEGSTA
WPWoodJr said:
I'm using the Droid MAXX car mount with charging port:
The G2 fits very nicely. You must press it firmly onto the USB connector (on right in picture) or you will get an error that says the phone cannot be charged.
Sent from my Verizon LG G2
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Now this looks interesting. Does the phone still slow charge? Have you tried it with GPS running or music running with the screen on? Does it drain faster than it charges?
Thank for any answers you can provide!
Does the back come off? Haven't gotten mine yet.
I'd like to use one of these, but don't want to stick anything on the outside of the case.
http://amzn.com/B008IOQ3K6