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Car Mounting Possible, Without Massive Modification?

Windshield mounts are illegal here, which is fine considering it's not an SUV/truck, and vision is limited.
On my phones I use a small mount that clips into the central heater vent. It's not pretty, but it works very well.
Has anyone found a solid version of something like that, for the Nexus 7?
As nice as some of the custom installs here look, I'm not interested in replacing my stereo or any panels.
I'm just at a loss for if there is something like what I use for my cell phone, but on a larger scale. It would have to clip into the heater exhaust, and be solid enough to safely hold a tablet, but also crush down when not in use. Or if there's a good alternative, I'd be glad to try it.
If the mount can support a small case as well, and crush down into place, that would be a bonus.
Many thanks!
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Mountek!
Goes right in the CD Slot you can still use the CD player without any issues. I just leave that one cd in there and normally use bluetooth for all videos and music.
They don't make it official for tablets yet very slow company. But the current one they offer can easily be used for Nexus 7 with just opening and removing 2 parts (very easy) and secure.
This does not block your heating vents or the windshield

raiseup151z said:
Mountek!
Goes right in the CD Slot you can still use the CD player without any issues. I just leave that one cd in there and normally use bluetooth for all videos and music.
They don't make it official for tablets yet very slow company. But the current one they offer can easily be used for Nexus 7 with just opening and removing 2 parts (very easy) and secure.
This does not block your heating vents or the windshield
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Looks interesting....can you elaborate on how to mod it to fix the Nexus?

I don't think that the nexus 7 could be attached to something that would clip into the vent. I think it would be too heavy. I have one of those kinds of mounts for my phone, but it seems to have worn out after a while.
Couldn't you put some sort of a plastic disk onto your dashboard and mount it there? Or would that still be considered obstructing your view and not allowed?

Pro-clip makes mounts specific to your car with very little "install"
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-device-holder/asus/nexus-7-google.aspx

adamhlj said:
I don't think that the nexus 7 could be attached to something that would clip into the vent. I think it would be too heavy. I have one of those kinds of mounts for my phone, but it seems to have worn out after a while.
Couldn't you put some sort of a plastic disk onto your dashboard and mount it there? Or would that still be considered obstructing your view and not allowed?
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My dashboard is much too rounded to allow for that.
However, I just watched a video in the XDA forums that gave me an idea. I could probably mount one of those disk style setups underneath my dashboard, and rotate it upwards. I'm just not sure how well it would hold the weight.
My car is identical to the one here: http://www.carparts.com/roadtests/hondaciviccoupe/photos.htm
The center area protrudes out a fair bit, and while it's hard to see, it's not flat right above the radio. But it is flat underneath the center console.
Maybe I'll give the exomount a try, and see if it holds in place ok.

I saw a while back a clever use of a metal coat hanger and shrink wrap tubing to make a mount for an ipad. Simply bending it to hook onto your heat vents and then shrinking the tubing so it doesnt scratch the crap out of your nexus is the only real setup to it.
I cant put the link cause I'm new to the forum, but its on instructables and just search tablet car dock coat hanger. Its one of the first few results. The title is "How to custom tablet car dock for under 15 bucks".
I guess sheet metal was involved too, making it more complicated than i thought. But, that was for a 10-incher, perhaps with a lighter tablet that isnt necessary? Just a thought, figured I'd put my two cents in.

bladebarrier said:
My dashboard is much too rounded to allow for that.
However, I just watched a video in the XDA forums that gave me an idea. I could probably mount one of those disk style setups underneath my dashboard, and rotate it upwards. I'm just not sure how well it would hold the weight.
My car is identical to the one here: http://www.carparts.com/roadtests/hondaciviccoupe/photos.htm
The center area protrudes out a fair bit, and while it's hard to see, it's not flat right above the radio. But it is flat underneath the center console.
Maybe I'll give the exomount a try, and see if it holds in place ok.
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Hey blade. Do you have that little opening right underneath the radio? The one with the little door in front? I've seen cool installs using that opening and a dash/window mount attached inside. either suction cup to the inside, or using the dash mount disc thing
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Awexit76 said:
Hey blade. Do you have that little opening right underneath the radio? The one with the little door in front? I've seen cool installs using that opening and a dash/window mount attached inside. either suction cup to the inside, or using the dash mount disc thing
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I sure do! That's where the line in to the car stereo is running.
That's some good thinking right there.
Thanks!

If you have a few air vents, you can try the breffo spiderpodium. The normal size works. There is a tablet version, but those are meant for larger tablets. The normal size works fine. I had an imitation spiderpodium, but the concept was the same. You wrap around to hold the device and then use a few of the "legs" to stick into the air vents.
Here is a pic . But I can attest to that the arms will hold and because the arms are pretty long, they can slip into the air vents and are pretty stable. YMMV.
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Here is one with a HTC Thunderbolt and spiderpodium

This thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1947967&highlight=car+mount+hack+guaranteed
This Post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33074377&postcount=1
And this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33401295&postcount=28
Inexpensive and it just works.

bladebarrier said:
I sure do! That's where the line in to the car stereo is running.
That's some good thinking right there.
Thanks!
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Would love to see what your final product is.... Keep us posted
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Off topic but cool nonetheless IMO LOL....
I decided NOT to mount the N7 and just use it as a Nexus 7 HUD I am using the Seidio Active case, where the rubberized case grips the dash pretty well. No sliding what so ever on the drive home. :good:

kpjimmy said:
Off topic but cool nonetheless IMO LOL....
I decided NOT to mount the N7 and just use it as a Nexus 7 HUD I am using the Seidio Active case, where the rubberized case grips the dash pretty well. No sliding what so ever on the drive home. :good:
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Hah! That's pretty cool looking. What's the app?

kpjimmy said:
Off topic but cool nonetheless IMO LOL....
I decided NOT to mount the N7 and just use it as a Nexus 7 HUD I am using the Seidio Active case, where the rubberized case grips the dash pretty well. No sliding what so ever on the drive home. :good:
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Second this...how is that achieved? Totally awesome!

bladebarrier said:
Windshield mounts are illegal here, which is fine considering it's not an SUV/truck, and vision is limited.
--bb
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The Windshield mount is not the way to go, and nither is the vent mount.
This is what you are looking for. http://www.amazon.com/Kropsson-Univ...&qid=1343154299&sr=1-1&keywords=Kropsson++800
Its currently sold out at Amazon, but a quick Google search of the products name, will find you one.
I have this products big brother, sold through ExoGear, to hold my old Xoom tablet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JJZCAO/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
Its actually quite a fantastic mount and is very customisable in terms of articulation, height adjustment, and vibration.
Im eventually going to do a full in-dash modification of my BMW E46 with my Nexus7, but until then, this is what Im rocking.

bladebarrier said:
Hah! That's pretty cool looking. What's the app?
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syypher said:
Second this...how is that achieved? Totally awesome!
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LOL my 4 yr old loves it. She counts with it haha....
The app I use is Ulysse Speedometer app, the free version.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.binarytoys.speedometer
I may get the paid version because it's a good app and doesn't need an ODBII Bluetooth, which I have lol. And saying that, for all you that have Torque (pro or free) there is a HUD function there as well. You have to play around with the different themes and dials to get the set up you want. However, the torque app requires the OBDII BT dongle depending on what you want to monitor. Not too sure if you can run it without it. I have the OBDII in my Tribute but on my 6, I do not so this app works well and the color can be changed to closely match your dash lights if you prefer, which I do lol.
Oh and to report back. I was using this HUD from the N7 in the 6 last night (Mazda 6 sedan), which I have modified a bit so this fits perfectly lol. But nonetheless the dash didn't accommodate the tablet too well and in this instance the tablet did move a tad. Not too much when going around the corners, but will move if you corner at 50mph lol. So in that case, I suggest a cheapie sticky pad to grip the tablet in this case. YMMV, in your case, it may work fine depending on your dash. Have fun!
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ritalin said:
The Windshield mount is not the way to go, and nither is the vent mount.
This is what you are looking for. http://www.amazon.com/Kropsson-Univ...&qid=1343154299&sr=1-1&keywords=Kropsson++800
Its currently sold out at Amazon, but a quick Google search of the products name, will find you one.
I have this products big brother, sold through ExoGear, to hold my old Xoom tablet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JJZCAO/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
Its actually quite a fantastic mount and is very customisable in terms of articulation, height adjustment, and vibration.
Im eventually going to do a full in-dash modification of my BMW E46 with my Nexus7, but until then, this is what Im rocking.
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I was looking at that a few weeks ago but opted for the Kroppson Aero that fit both my sensation and N7, but just barely. I wouldn't recommend the Aero FYI, the mount you have works better IMO. Now that I am getting a N4 added to the family, which is a bit longer, this may fit both devices as well.

ritalin said:
I have this products big brother, sold through ExoGear, to hold my old Xoom tablet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JJZCAO/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
Its actually quite a fantastic mount and is very customisable in terms of articulation, height adjustment, and vibration.
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I ended up ordering the ExoGear through Ebay (there are some sellers in the US, and they give free shipping, at the same price Amazon used to sell it for). Should be here today or Monday. Will post a pic of it once I decide how I'll set it up in the Civic.
What's the car app you're running there, or is that a modified UI of widgets? It's a nice setup.

also check out http---brodit.se, they have the nexus 7 mounting kit + car specific adapters for diverse mounting options which do not require any mods to the car.

ritalin said:
The Windshield mount is not the way to go, and nither is the vent mount.
This is what you are looking for. http://www.amazon.com/Kropsson-Univ...&qid=1343154299&sr=1-1&keywords=Kropsson++800
Its currently sold out at Amazon, but a quick Google search of the products name, will find you one.
I have this products big brother, sold through ExoGear, to hold my old Xoom tablet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JJZCAO/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
Its actually quite a fantastic mount and is very customisable in terms of articulation, height adjustment, and vibration.
Im eventually going to do a full in-dash modification of my BMW E46 with my Nexus7, but until then, this is what Im rocking.
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Deff would like to know what car app that is! Thanks

Nexus 7 Car Mount - No Modification to Car!!~

Saw a few N7 car install integration but my version is to keep the car stock and just add a mount for the N7 so I can always take it out easily.
Here is a picture to keep you subscribed to this thread, I need more time to write the review.
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Look forward to your review.

What mount is this? This is exactly what I'm looking for
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Hey guys, this mount is from KOREA and the brand is Xenomix, I got mine on ebay. I had the 'EXOGEAR' dash type mount before but the mounting base is so big.
EXOGEAR
Xenomix
The model for 7' tablet mount is Xenomix 2X SHG-NX2000
Size: 100 x 155 x 122 mm
Weight: 190g
Color: Black
Up to 8' inch

so this is like a sticky/suction cup mount? I've had bad luck with these in the past and was wondering if this one is any different esp in extreme winters/summers
looking for a car mount for my 2012 Mitsubishi lancer...
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nolook said:
so this is like a sticky/suction cup mount? I've had bad luck with these in the past and was wondering if this one is any different esp in extreme winters/summers
looking for a car mount for my 2012 Mitsubishi lancer...
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I have the mount on the dash for 2 months now, went through the summer fine, if the extreme heat was fine, I'm sure the winter weather will be fine too. :good:
As long as you have a fairly flat area on the dash, it should held on tight!

Can the Nexus 7 remain vertically oriented.
I just purchased this car mount for my nexus 7. However, I like to have the nexus in portait mode, not landscape. Will this mount allow me to do that?
lexi250 said:
I have the mount on the dash for 2 months now, went through the summer fine, if the extreme heat was fine, I'm sure the winter weather will be fine too. :good:
As long as you have a fairly flat area on the dash, it should held on tight!
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I use the cell phone mount from Wal-Mart works just fine. Universal cell phone holder clips in vents
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Sabra56 said:
I just purchased this car mount for my nexus 7. However, I like to have the nexus in portait mode, not landscape. Will this mount allow me to do that?
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Works with portrait and landscape! :good:
Sturdy, stable, simple mount! Highly recommended!

JUST got mine in from Korea. Took a while to get here.Ordered it 12/3 and received today on 12/17 about 10 business days not counting weekends.
The packaging is really nice, thin but nice. Inside you find the mount ready to go except for maybe the inserts or tabs to insert in the mount depending on your dash to adjust/correct the height.
The suction cup is comprised of the sticky pad stuff that you see on the Xenogear mounts where you can use a wet towel to re-institute the sticky suction cup if it gotten too dirty.
The GREAT thing is that this mount is way smaller than any of the other "off dash" mounts that I have seen. I prefer this because if you use the mount with a N7, then your vision is not impaired because the tablet it not on the said dash, rather off the dash, maybe hanging is a better term to use lol.
Another awesome aspect of this mount. It can be used with both my Nexus 4 phone with or without a tpu case on. However, you have to place the phone in vertically. Which isn't horrible, I am use to mounts with side clamps of some sort. Just something to get used to.
Anywhoo...here's some pics with both the N7 and N4. I recommend this if you are looking for a smaller footprint of a mount! I'll report back on usage in a couple of days.

Does this mount come with an extension to sit further out from the dash if needed?
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ben1284 said:
Does this mount come with an extension to sit further out from the dash if needed?
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It does a bit. The mount, when unswitched can telescope out a bit. I attached a quick pic telescoped and not. Looks like it comes out like 2 inches. Which is pretty cool.

That is perfect! Thank you so much for the pics.
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kpjimmy said:
JUST got mine in from Korea. Took a while to get here.Ordered it 12/3 and received today on 12/17 about 10 business days not counting weekends.
The packaging is really nice, thin but nice. Inside you find the mount ready to go except for maybe the inserts or tabs to insert in the mount depending on your dash to adjust/correct the height.
The suction cup is comprised of the sticky pad stuff that you see on the Xenogear mounts where you can use a wet towel to re-institute the sticky suction cup if it gotten too dirty.
The GREAT thing is that this mount is way smaller than any of the other "off dash" mounts that I have seen. I prefer this because if you use the mount with a N7, then your vision is not impaired because the tablet it not on the said dash, rather off the dash, maybe hanging is a better term to use lol.
Another awesome aspect of this mount. It can be used with both my Nexus 4 phone with or without a tpu case on. However, you have to place the phone in vertically. Which isn't horrible, I am use to mounts with side clamps of some sort. Just something to get used to.
Anywhoo...here's some pics with both the N7 and N4. I recommend this if you are looking for a smaller footprint of a mount! I'll report back on usage in a couple of days.
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I also got the same dock, it looks great very well built.
The only thing I want to comment is that the arm that moves forward and backward is too short for my car. The dashboard of my car is not flat, it's kinda curved upwards and have a line across from left to right. So I have to put the dock to far back, towards the windshield to make the dock suction cup stick to the dashboard. The N7 is sitting kinda high above the dashboard as the end result.

lanwarrior said:
I also got the same dock, it looks great very well built.
The only thing I want to comment is that the arm that moves forward and backward is too short for my car. The dashboard of my car is not flat, it's kinda curved upwards and have a line across from left to right. So I have to put the dock to far back, towards the windshield to make the dock suction cup stick to the dashboard. The N7 is sitting kinda high above the dashboard as the end result.
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Does the mount cover the volume controls? Difficult to tell from the photos.
I do like the look of it!
Cheers

sadsplace said:
Does the mount cover the volume controls? Difficult to tell from the photos.
I do like the look of it!
Cheers
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No it doesn't.

I got the one from the same company off Ebay that is supported entirely by the cd slot. I found the thread about it here somewhere.
...Anywho It's a little wobbly on bumpy pothole roads, but its not going anywhere. It comes with little rubber stabilizer posts but I couldn't use them since the radio touch screen is behind it. I really enjoy it considering Toyota wanted another $2000 for their nav/web link stereo system and my N7 pretty much does the same thing! I don't see any damage to the CD slot either, I don't use it anyways. Sorry if the pics turn out bad, I'm on the XDA app

BTW, what do you guys use to keep charging the Nexus 7 while it is in NAVIGATION mode?
I tried multiple USB car charger and although the N7 shows as "charging", the battery goes down. The N7 was in this mode:
- Car mode using Car Home Ultra
- Google Navigation
- Connected to my phone wifi (tethering)
- Brightness at 75%
- NO BLUETOOTH

Since the wall charger is rated at 2A, I guess we need a car plug and a car charger able to provide 2A. I don't think I have ever seen a car charger that powerful.

Great mount. I've been looking for something similar to this. Thanks for the pics.

Car Mount: This is the cheapest & effective way (using velcro)

check out the photos. I took 2 pieces of velcro, looped it on car vent in the center. placed my N7 snuggly into it, (tablet has a tpu case so it helps with gripping). non evasive and no car mods needed.
tested during morning rush hour traffic, stop and go. also tested at 80 mph driving freeway, braking and turning sharply it stays in place. very non evasive and i can take off the velcro anytime and it works great.
Installation time took about 30 seconds.:good:
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i think u should stick some of those velcro on the back of the nexus' TPU case. much cleaner look. not liking the velcro loops on the front, but hey, it works. good job.

ive tried the velcro on the back. i hate that. it makes the case not clean. also you have to velcro something on your car and I hated that. especially when it's warm. so now you have a piece of velcro right on your radio lcd and it looks like garbage.

mrazndead said:
check out the photos. I took 2 pieces of velcro, looped it on car vent in the center. placed my N7 snuggly into it, (tablet has a tpu case so it helps with gripping). non evasive and no car mods needed.
tested during morning rush hour traffic, stop and go. also tested at 80 mph driving freeway, braking and turning sharply it stays in place. very non evasive and i can take off the velcro anytime and it works great.
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Yeah, that's good thinking.
It won't work in a lot of cars, because of the angle of the dash and vents, or due to glare, but if that works for you, you can't beat the price or ease of installation.

bladebarrier said:
Yeah, that's good thinking.
It won't work in a lot of cars, because of the angle of the dash and vents, or due to glare, but if that works for you, you can't beat the price or ease of installation.
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Its also important to take into consideration any safety aspects in the event of an accident. A flying tablet in the cabin would not make a good passenger.

Holy crap, that's ghetto.

You could find a better way.
I installed car audio for 10+ years and that's the most ghetto mount I've seen yet. But to each his own

Nexus 7 dash mount
I bought these at kmart for only $7 each. I got 2 so $14 total. They are magnetic. They clamp to you vents in your dash and then you mount your phone to them via a magnet and I small metal ring that sticks to the back of your device. I used 2 of them side by side, then 2 of the metal rings on the back of my nexus 7 and boom. It works great. It will work in any vehicle with heat vents. It is very easily removable and you have more capability of putting in a convenient spot. I have a chevy blazer in Pennsylvania and I went 4 wheeling with this on and it did not fall from my dash not even 1 time. Also as sturdy as it is it is very easy to remove to take with you when you exit you vehicle.
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Wouldn't that block your vents, and make the device too hot when your heat is on in the vehicle?
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If someone would create a dock for the dang thing I would have one installed in my car. One where the Nexus 7 comes out of course.

there are definitely lots of ways to mount. i said this would be the cheapest, and it's non intrusive to the car. it's also very effective meaning it won't fly out or fall off a suction cup or break off a vent. it takes about 15 seconds to do so it's by no means a professional job. and i have other vents on the sides of the dash that provide heat if needed, and cooling in the summer time actually keeps the tablet cool.
i can take off the velcro in 2 seconds and my car will be non invaded by crappy ebay/amazon mounts.
and no way will i spend tons of money for a "professional" to mount a $199 dollar tablet to my car dash. that's just f**kin' stupid. and plus it's a honda. (no offense to the guy trying to bluetooth to his mercedes).
:good:

I think velcro is one of the fastest ways for quick mounting.. just not the prettiest..
I just got myself a 3D printer so I printed myself an iPhone mount for my moped. Anyone ever try one out?

BowDown2Anthony said:
I think velcro is one of the fastest ways for quick mounting.. just not the prettiest..
I just got myself a 3D printer so I printed myself an iPhone mount for my moped. Anyone ever try one out?
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An iPhone mount for a Moped, or a 3D printer? . Yes I have. A MakerBot.
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BowDown2Anthony said:
I think velcro is one of the fastest ways for quick mounting.. just not the prettiest..
I just got myself a 3D printer so I printed myself an iPhone mount for my moped. Anyone ever try one out?
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which 3d printer did you buy? I'm thinking of buying one myself. which software does it come with or are you using autocad?

One mount that I found for phones was a mount that went into the cd slot I find them for the phone but I am trying to find one for my thrive tablet
It's like a rubber cd attached to a phone mount great idea I ll find some pics and post them
Velcro is a great cheap idea and works very well not ghetto but clever
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insanenyc said:
One mount that I found for phones was a mount that went into the cd slot I find them for the phone but I am trying to find one for my thrive tablet
It's like a rubber cd attached to a phone mount great idea I ll find some pics and post them
Velcro is a great cheap idea and works very well not ghetto but clever
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Did you even look through the posts in this subforum?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2079563 [REVIEW] XENOMIX CD slot tablet car-mount
The title even says "CD slot tablet car mount."
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thanks for the link
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tgamble160 said:
I bought these at kmart for only $7 each. I got 2 so $14 total. They are magnetic. They clamp to you vents in your dash and then you mount your phone to them via a magnet and I small metal ring that sticks to the back of your device. I used 2 of them side by side, then 2 of the metal rings on the back of my nexus 7 and boom. It works great. It will work in any vehicle with heat vents. It is very easily removable and you have more capability of putting in a convenient spot. I have a chevy blazer in Pennsylvania and I went 4 wheeling with this on and it did not fall from my dash not even 1 time. Also as sturdy as it is it is very easy to remove to take with you when you exit you vehicle.
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Hey what is the name of the product in kmart ?

Best Car Dock For Note 2?

I've narrowed it down to these 3
http://www.ibolt.co/ibxs-33603
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004G1L52Q
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007BCJKQA
The first one looks optimal because of that cord that connects to only one side of the phone and can connect to the car charger and the aux. ( shows around 1:30 of the video )
Tried googling for a cord like that but couldn't find any... if there are cords like that sold separately I may consider the cd one more.
Please let me know your opinions and if there are any cords like that.

Ibolt had a rocky start with their presale...but if they get their **** together, I would recommend their product.
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2

finalhit said:
Ibolt had a rocky start with their presale...but if they get their **** together, I would recommend their product.
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
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what happened to them? what did they do wrong

See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910428
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dakleenupman said:
See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910428
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yeah i read a couple pages already.
i guess they are looking to upgrade a new version?
so i should wait till their next product comes out?

I have the ibolt dock and am hapoy with it now that they shipped the charging arm. What I like is that it will hold other phone in the future not just the note2

Flexia32 said:
I have the ibolt dock and am hapoy with it now that they shipped the charging arm. What I like is that it will hold other phone in the future not just the note2
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pretty sure most of these other ones hold most phones as well.
i just kinda have a thing for it blocking my view, rather it be on the cd slot but i like the cord where it can connect to charge and aux from only 1 plug on the phone
was wondering if there are any cords like that sold separately

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The first one looks optimal because of that cord that connects to only one side of the phone and can connect to the car charger and the aux. ( shows around 1:30 of the video )
Tried googling for a cord like that but couldn't find any... if there are cords like that sold separately I may consider the cd one more.
Please let me know your opinions and if there are any cords like that.
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ibolt are supposedly going to sell the chord separately, though I don't know when they open to do so. I bought the official s3 dock and will be buying that ibolt cable once it's available.
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http://www.clingobyallsop.eu/car-mounts/universal-car-phone-mount
I just buy this car mount and is the best i can find untill now...i like because u only grip to the phone back...
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lucian75 said:
http://www.clingobyallsop.eu/car-mounts/universal-car-phone-mount
I just buy this car mount and is the best i can find untill now...i like because u only grip to the phone back...
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I keep hearing reviews that the cling part gets gummy in the heat. I stayed away from that one since I'm in Florida and it gets pretty hot here most of the year.
I too am on the hunt for the perfect car mount... I'm leaning towards the mountek just because I'm tired of the suction cup models not sticking to the dash, and the vent models don't work for me.

nmw407 said:
I keep hearing reviews that the cling part gets gummy in the heat. I stayed away from that one since I'm in Florida and it gets pretty hot here most of the year.
I too am on the hunt for the perfect car mount... I'm leaning towards the mountek just because I'm tired of the suction cup models not sticking to the dash, and the vent models don't work for me.
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You'd be correct sir. When the gummy part heats up from being in the sun for a while (or from dust collecting), your phone will shoot off the minute you break hard.
My old HTC One X took a few tumbles from a similar gum-based mount. If you're using in a stationary function, say on a desk or wall near a desk, it'd probably be ok.

How hard do you want to work for it and how much do you care what it looks like?
I butchered a HTC HD2 dock to work. It looks good (subjective of course but there's almost no clips and wires and latches and junk, very minimal) and it's secure (it is suction cup, it's just been a good working suction cup for me) includes usb charging, one handed not a ugly little cable hanging off to the side.
But it was kind of a ***** flipping the usb port over and still having it point at the right angle and not bugger up the wire connecting to it. But all in all took less than two hours and I love it every minute I'm in the car, so, worth it.
ProClip makes an even more convenient mount as far as using it. Like a slot you drop the phone in, no aiming, requires no attention at all. Usb charging. Very stable. But ugly. In my truck it would be fine but in my nice car I just don't want to look at something so blocky and mechanical if I can avoid it. It's not the worst by far in that respect but I just like better if it's possible. Also it's $100 in two parts. If it looked better I'd have no problem with that. The HD2 mount was 70 I think but it served the entire lifespan of my og evo and now works for my gn2 so that 70 is pretty good by now.
The new ibolt one? Blech. Well it looks a little better than most commodity universal mounts. The aluminum rails are at least cooler than the usual all black plastic. But to me it's only a slight improvement. It's still a generic crappola universal gps/phone clamp like all the rest. It's one unique feature is the special usb cable that will trigger smart dock mode. But thanks to Samsung there is no distinct car mode detection, just smart dock mode. So if you assign that to a car home app, you get the car home everywhere i cluding your desk and nightstand. We can use nfc tags and get a better result than that with no special cable. So it's back to being a completely generic, ugly, inconvenient, holder.
The next best option I've seen is this universal one that has springloaded grabber arms, but they have it set up for one handed operation. The arms are open when the dock is empty. When you put the phone in it presses a button that releases the arms to close on the phone. It's surprisingly secure. I shook the mount all around trying to shake the phone free.l and it didn't budge. When the arms close, two buttons pop out at the same time opposite each arm, on oposite sides of the phone. To release the phone you just grab the phone, and your thumb & forefinger are already right there on those two buttons. Press the buttons together and that opens the arms. So you are releasing the phone and grabbing the phone in the same motion. It works quite well. No usb built in but the port is exposed to use your own cable. Looks are fair. They are are thin and unobtrusive compared to many and there's only two arms on the sides and two resting pegs on the bottom. You could hack those rests right off and it would work exactly as well and look significantly neater. Suction cup base. It's called Smart Tap.
Another option is someone Someone on xda here came up with a pretty clean hack of the original note mount. No filing, just a little heat gun softening.
I never heard of Mountek so thanks for the clue I'll check it out.
There is really no "good" solution for the this phone yet.
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I ordered one the "iMagnet Cradle-less Magnetic Mount with Quick-snap Technology". It should be here tomorrow. I'd post a link, but I haven't gotten enough posts in to get that ability, even though my account is pretty old.
It's one of the magnetic mounts. You stick a metal disk on your phone/case and bam. Has good reviews, so I thought i'd give it a try.

lucian75 said:
http://www.clingobyallsop.eu/car-mounts/universal-car-phone-mount
I just buy this car mount and is the best i can find untill now...i like because u only grip to the phone back...
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yeah i saw a couple bad reviews on that as well so it kinda turned me off, i'd rather get something that's more secure.
i really like the ibolt cable, not a big fan of suction cups either so the mountek looks optimal if only i could get that cable separate i might just end up getting ibolt because of the cable
you guys have given some really good insight,i will check out the hd2 as well and see if i could get that to work haha.
about the smart dock mode, i don't have any other dock elsewhere so that's not an issue for me, but it doesn't go into dock mode if i plug in usb to connect to the computer or plug it into my charger does it?

I just got the iOtti mount for mine. I LOVE it!
Here's my "review": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982558&page=3
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Beamen1 said:
I just got the iOtti mount for mine. I LOVE it!
Here's my "review": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982558&page=3
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Not sure where you are located, but I guess we are far away from summertime to test it out if it stays stuck to the surface? I was looking at this case as well, until read in another forum about people having issues with a sticky part of the suction cup especially when it gets hot outside. Maybe it was a defective batch or whatever. That kind of put me away from buying it, plus I was waiting for Arkon to release their slim grip ultra mount with a sticky suction cup I actually have it coming my way next week and will review it once I get it. But I don't think it has any release buttons, etc. like their other grip mount I had for my DX. I guess I'm still on the fence until I get it and test it out. But I'm definitely glad iOttie is working out for you! I just wish they would drop "i" cause I'm sure a lot of android people buying their mounts as well lol!!!

The one from iOttie on amazon is worth every penny it works too well lol make sure where you it is where you want it cause it sticks like rubber cement!
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sleepy8686 said:
The one from iOttie on amazon is worth every penny it works too well lol make sure where you it is where you want it cause it sticks like rubber cement!
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So once you release a suction cup latch you have to pry it off the dash board with a butter knife? Will it take off dashboard textured layer or so? Not sure if you were kidding or serious about it sticking like cement

vectron said:
So once you release a suction cup latch you have to pry it off the dash board with a butter knife? Will it take off dashboard textured layer or so? Not sure if you were kidding or serious about it sticking like cement
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He is not kidding. Read the Amazon reviews. This thing sticks to anything and the quick release is a GOD sent. It's SO easy to take the phone in and out of the mount, and once you put it in the mount it isn't going any where. Lots of adjustable settings. I LOVE it.
On my previous mounts I didn't even use them that often (only when I needed GPS), but this thing is so easy to take in/out that I do it every time I drive the car. It is worth every penny for sure!

I used my 50% off at Samsung.com and got the universal there. Loving it.
http://m.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K200BEGSTA
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[Q] Car mount similar to iOttie?

I have an iOttie that I use on my note 4 (I am going to return it, to get the nexus 6). However I noticed that the nexus will be too wide for the car mount. Does anyone know a similar mount that will fit this phone?

Not off hand. I wish they would release an official car dock. The one for nexus one and gal nexus were awesome. Nothing released officially for nexus 4 or 5

There's an "iOttie One Touch XL" that holds devices up to 3.5" wide, which should be enough for an N6 plus a case.

I'm planning to get The Air Dock for it.

eksasol said:
I'm planning to get The Air Dock for it.
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As much as I love wireless charging (and I do I have 5 QI chargers at home I use all the time) it just doesn't work for me in the car. I use GPS and stream music all the time with screen always on. Wireless can't even come close to keeping up to that. I'm sure it will be worse with the N6 screen size too... I am really hoping they release an official car dock this time. Moto seems to be good at doing that so I am hopeful.

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There's an "iOttie One Touch XL" that holds devices up to 3.5" wide, which should be enough for an N6 plus a case.
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On iOttie's website FAQs, they list the sizes of each of their mounts. Actually, the One Touch XL only goes up to 3.3", which should be just wide enough for the N6 since it is roughly 3.27" wide. However, it probably wouldn't work if you put a case on it. The only one I can see working if you put a case on it would be the Easy View 2, which has a max width of 3.5".
HOWEVER, I can see another potential issue arising if you want to use a car mount like this. Notice where the buttons are. They are not towards the top of the device like other phones. They are smack dab in the center going down the right side, taking up a good range in the middle of the phone. So you would have to have the mount clamp down on either the top or bottom of the device. I guess we won't know how awkward it would be to use until we have the device in-hand, so we'll see when the phone actually comes out.

Interesting- when I posted that comment there was a graphic on the Amazon listing showing support for up to 3.5. The image is no longer there, so it was likely an error. Too bad.

pseudoSequential said:
I have an iOttie that I use on my note 4 (I am going to return it, to get the nexus 6). However I noticed that the nexus will be too wide for the car mount. Does anyone know a similar mount that will fit this phone?
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I have the IOttie Easy One Touch XL
MODEL NO: HLCRIO101
It is the best mount I've found to reduce vibration, and super easy to use.
Another iOttie that would work if you need extra distance from your windshield to you, but will vibrate more of course is the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Universal
MODEL NO: HLCRIO121

Just go with 9to5mac.com ... if they say this one is the best so I won't argue
http://9to5mac.com/2014/11/09/two-o...-by-winnergear/comment-page-1/#comment-224951
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c4ud4m said:
Just go with 9to5mac.com ... if they say this one is the best so I won't argue
"To be clear, this won’t stay in one place during rapid acceleration and braking"
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Sounds like a winner! :good:
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Just found this
I have a Tylt Vu Qi charger for my N4 on my desk at work and I've loved it. I've had it for just about a year now (or has it been 2 I can't remember).
Anyway I ran across this recently and they are advertising it will launch this year. I'm optimistic since Tylt makes such high quality products (from my limited experience)
http://www.tylt.com/vu-car-wireless-charger/

Arioch5 said:
I have a Tylt Vu Qi charger for my N4 on my desk at work and I've loved it. I've had it for just about a year now (or has it been 2 I can't remember).
Anyway I ran across this recently and they are advertising it will launch this year. I'm optimistic since Tylt makes such high quality products (from my limited experience)
http://www.tylt.com/vu-car-wireless-charger/
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That actually looks like a winner. I'd definitely be interested in purchasing one.
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I like the magnetic phone mounts. I currently use one from Mountek on my Nexus 5. http://www.mountek.com/shop/

Do you have to use the plate or does it just hold on with the Nexus 5 magnets?
Anything like that but with qi charging?
Thanks
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I just received this one from Amazon a couple days ago when I was able to get it for $7: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GSI0MM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Will see how it works out. Keep in mind the buttons are almost smack dab in the middle of the right side of the phone, so you have to be mindful where the grippers will squeeze, or it'll push the buttons.

Inspiration! (Mountek nGrove Grip)

rubi76 said:
Do you have to use the plate or does it just hold on with the Nexus 5 magnets?
Anything like that but with qi charging?
Thanks
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I'm using Mountek nGroove Snap2 with my Nexus5. It's great that I don't have to use any of the plates provided as Nexus5 has wireless charging feature, so the body will stick to the magnet just fine. It is very convenient that I can just throw and it stick easily unlike the hassle of using grip type mount.
Now I hope it will work just fine too with Nexus 6. The non flat back of N6 worries me. maybe I need to modify it so that N6 will not move around when mounted. :fingers-crossed:

digitheatre said:
I'm using Mountek nGroove Snap2 with my Nexus5. It's great that I don't have to use any of the plates provided as Nexus5 has wireless charging feature, so the body will stick to the magnet just fine. It is very convenient that I can just throw and it stick easily unlike the hassle of using grip type mount.
Now I hope it will work just fine too with Nexus 6. The non flat back of N6 worries me. maybe I need to modify it so that N6 will not move around when mounted. :fingers-crossed:
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I have the same magnetic mount. One of the best purchases I've ever made. I have an iOttie as well but the Mountek is just so much more convenient in that I don't have to slide open the arms to insert or remove my phone.
I have the same concern you do about the curved back. I also use a case and was thinking I'd have to bend the included metal plates to fit between the phone and the case. I absolutely refuse to stick the plate to the back of my case because of the added thickness and the fact that it will just look ugly.

I have the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Universal Mount (The one that extends), it's a great mount and will fit the N6 without a case. The problem is the button placement on the N6., the mount manages to squeeze the lower volume button when it shuts. Also It will not fit with a case on. Just thought I would let anyone know who was looking into it for a care mount. Again for any other phone this thing is great, best mount I have purchased so far.

RAM X-Grip?
I have been looking into the RAM X-Grip, mostly because of its 4-point "X"-Grip which should avoid pushing any of the hardware buttons.
It is also built like a tank (w/ lifetime warranty) which should lend itself well to any dashboard video recordings should I desire to utilize it for that purpose.
It is relatively expensive ($40-52) but if it out performs (in terms of secure grip & vibration reduction) every other plastic 2-piece pincer style mount then it is absolutely worth the extra investment.
I am still unsure whether the short arm or medium arm length would be best and whether to go with the small or large suction cup option.
I read on Amazon, one pro for the large suction cup (aside from likely better suction) is that the 1" ball (that the arm attaches to) screws on to the suction cup so it can be a bit more versatile (allowing you to screw anything onto the suction cup) should you desire that functionality. Although it appears another option should you desire more versatility from your mount would be to purchase the 1" ball with the plate (w/ screw holes) separately and simply replace the X-Grip mount. This of course means you have the adjustable arm in the system now, but I think that's a good thing.
Last note:
I also read in an Amazon review (and sorta noticed in one video review) there MAY be a bit of play (rotating around the z?-axis, like rotating portrait to landscape) in the X-Grip cradle/mount itself, but more research is necessary to confirm this is actually an issue or just a faulty unit.
First post on XDA
I will be back after further research.