hi ive tried looking online and cant find anything, I am after a car charger that can charge the phone like the dock does with the 2 pins. if there isn't one could I get some one to manufacture it. it would be quite simple I think. you could have a spring loaded clip than grips the sides of the phone and the pins are set into the bottom part that holds the phone, the pins could be linked to a female micro usb port then you just plug your own charger into it. I hope this makes sence if not ask me and Ill try to explain more
How about this Brodit holder?
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How about this Brodit holder?
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sweeeeet. thanks for that I looked on loads of sites but couldn't find anything anywhere. thanks again:good:
No probs, going to get one myself on payday.
40 euro? for a car holder? u must be crazy!
make one
hi,
you can make a dock for less than £10 that uses the charging pins
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213539
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I bought the Brodit holder from a store which apparently ****ed up, cause they trippled the price after I got mine. It's really good though. Definitely worth what I paid, but you would have to decide based on what you'll pay of course.
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I bought the Brodit holder from a store which apparently ****ed up, cause they trippled the price after I got mine. It's really good though. Definitely worth what I paid, but you would have to decide based on what you'll pay of course.
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I agree! I have this holder too, installed TomTom and it's absolutely great! No need for a separate TomTom device anymore plus lifetime map updates!
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I got the Brodit holder and arm from proclipusa.com (I think it's Brodit's official USA store)
With the arm I got a 'travel' suction cup version from that site so it's usable between vehicles.
Works great but stupidly expensive. Nice thing is the arm is usable with other Brodit holders should the need arise.
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hi ive tried looking online and cant find anything, I am after a car charger that can charge the phone like the dock does with the 2 pins. if there isn't one could I get some one to manufacture it. it would be quite simple I think. you could have a spring loaded clip than grips the sides of the phone and the pins are set into the bottom part that holds the phone, the pins could be linked to a female micro usb port then you just plug your own charger into it. I hope this makes sence if not ask me and Ill try to explain more
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Had the same problem, so i made one my self.
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so like many of you fellow Hero owners, I have considered purchasing a dock. However, I feel like most of us refuse to shell out big bucks for what essentially a usb cable mounted in a piece of plastic.
while stumbling across the interwebs last night i found this:
http://androidforums.com/htc-hero/23704-diy-ehem-fruityphone-dock-modified-hero-use.html
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someone posted a DIY dock for ipods that apparently works with heroes as well.
"what fun!" i thought. i quickly tried it out with some heavy paper and realized i needed some sort of card stock to make this actually work.. off to walmart. it was there that i found this little gem
http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Seagate-FreeAgent-Go-Dock/product/B65D8227
it's some sort of docking thing for external hard drives (because it's totally practical). anyway, i inspected it and realized it was exactly what i wanted..
a usb cable inside molded plastic. the best part? it was $3.00 on clearance.
the phone doesn't exactly fit at first but i simply had to cut some of the front plastic lip away and it works GREAT. exactly what i wanted..
for 3 dollars
Really? Only three dollars!? I'm doing this as soon as I get home from school..back to math class for now..
Great find! Looking forward to this!
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Yeah They have this on clearance at my walmart too but even with my silicone case off the phone it barely sat down inside, so ti does need some fairly heavy dremel-ing or something to get it to work. I still may go buy one, make myself a little project.
just an added bonus, the leather case fits my western digital external hard drive
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Yeah They have this on clearance at my walmart too but even with my silicone case off the phone it barely sat down inside, so ti does need some fairly heavy dremel-ing or something to get it to work. I still may go buy one, make myself a little project.
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yeah i wish i had a dremel, it would have turned out a little better looking. i just used some wire cutters and snipped a little away
I bought the same dock at Best Buy like a monthe ago and just used a knife to trim it to fit the phone. It works perfectly!
After some research into it, I found this over at Android Forums!
http://androidforums.com/sprint-htc-hero/17311-lol-hero-stand.html
I think that is pretty creative!
Yeah, I think 90% of us who've been around at least a few months have come across that, but it's still a good LOL anyways!
I bought 2 of these docks but I dont think they came with the leather cases so you got a nice treat there, but I have a dremel and I think I will run it on the back part of the dock rather than the front, so that way when I shove my hero into it it actually fits in that tight space lol. I have the black gel case from best buy for $20 or whatever it was, and a generic screen protector on the screen (it scratches as I swipe my screen LOL!) That's Fellowes products for ya though, right?
can someone post a pic of what this looks like in action?
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can someone post a pic of what this looks like in action?
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i would if i had a camera other than my phone
Has anyone tried this charging dock out? trying to decide whether to get the home dock or something like this
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This looks awesome...I guess depends on the price compared to the hdmi dock from Dell.
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Would have been good if it had hdmi out, unless it could be modified somehow?
Hi yosemite_sam,
Is that the one from Mobile Fun? personally i decided i really don't need HDMI out and as don't really connect my Streak to my computer that often so not sure i need one at all. What i have gone for so far is one of those Car Dashboard Silicone stand things that i found whilst going through E-Bay i think it was i n the iPhone4 section and also works as a desk top stand. It works like the Clingo thing but isn't as large or ugly IMO it is made of black metal with two large silicone pads one to fix it to the surface of the desk top or car dashboard and the other that the Streak fixes to on the stand . All i have to do is change the angle slightly to fit the charging sync cable in the Streak and so far I'm happy with how it works plus it was cheap to think it was only £7 or £8 delivered.
Marc
Hi Dogmann
can you provide a link to your car kit, I please? Was thinking of Clingo but no available date yet
thanks
AJed
Hi ajed
This is it and i was wrong it was even cheaper then i thought at just £6.05 delivered
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-DASH-STAN...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item1c136f9612
The large rubber pads although they attract dust can just be cleaned under running water and remain really stick. As i said its black metal with two large rubber pads and far lees intrusive then some of the other stands I've seen. Although i should mention i do only use it in Landscape on both my Desk and in car so it may not suit you if you want your Streak in Portrait.
Marc
Hi Dogmann can you show a photo of your streak on the stand that you posted?
Seems to have dropped in price already to £5.65.... thanks
This would work for me, as I don't need HDMI out, and I'm not ready to pay for Dell's high markup on their home dock.
Thanks for the link Dogmann. Looks perfect for dashboard or desk. I'm getting one
This is perfect. i need 3 of them. I didn't want to pay the high price and have no need for the HDMI out.
does this use a standard mini usb cable, or does it require the Dell streak cable?
the site was confusing.
any other desktop options?
As far as I can tell, it only uses the mini USB for syncing. There is a separate round pin socket for charging. There are also HDMI and line out sockets on the dock.
Has anyone actually got one of these Docks from Superetrader? It isn't clear whether it is actually available?
If so, what's it like?
This dock would be great if someone would please enable the full HDMI for Dell Streak.
Since my HD2 is now broken (dropped it face down on the concrete) , I'm thinking about getting the HD7. I purchased the official OEM HD2 car mount for my phone and I really enjoyed it. But I wanted to know if this same car mount would fit the HD7 as well.
From reading the dimensions and visually comparing the 2 devices, everything seems to be pretty close match to each other (such as the micro usb port, thickness and such.) I spent $60 on the mount, and its really good, but I don't want to get another one. So I was really hoping that someone may have been in a similar situation, and can find out for me please.
HD2 Original Car Mount.
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Since my HD2 is now broken (dropped it face down on the concrete) , I'm thinking about getting the HD7. I purchased the official OEM HD2 car mount for my phone and I really enjoyed it. But I wanted to know if this same car mount would fit the HD7 as well.
From reading the dimensions and visually comparing the 2 devices, everything seems to be pretty close match to each other (such as the micro usb port, thickness and such.) I spent $60 on the mount, and its really good, but I don't want to get another one. So I was really hoping that someone may have been in a similar situation, and can find out for me please.
HD2 Original Car Mount.
Thanks guys,
Eddie
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It might be a snug fit but it will fit HD7 and I am sorry i do not have the dock to make a comparison but i am sure someone here will be able to answer your question shortly
I've got a HD2 car holder and my HD7 fits fine.
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I've got a HD2 car holder and my HD7 fits fine.
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yes...but with a small handicap.
as the on/off switch of the hd7 is suited on the devices top side,the upper clip of the holder gives you no chance to switch on/off your device, cause there is no more accsess to it.
so a little maintenance on the upper clip is asked.
The small difference in height and the width between 2 and 7 is accepted by the holder - with some violence.
Wouldn't recommend it
Just as [hums] mentioned, it requires a little "violence" to get it to fit - you won't be able to attach/detach it easily with one hand like you could with the HD2.
Also, the power button is completely obstructed, and I don't see a way to mod the clip to make it accessible without destroying the structural integrity of the clip.
I'd suggest purchasing the HD7 Car Holster from EXPANSYS (item #206957) - I don't have it myself, but I plan on ordering it today. The only downside is that the power connector isn't integrated, but none of the HD7 car cradles on the market seem to have an integrated power connector.
I've just got this one from mobilefun.co.uk and i've gotta say it's the best i've owned.
Even though it's "universal", which i usually assoicate with "Cheap crap", it's fantastic. Build quality, ease of use, and fit. For a tenner i'd recommend to anyone.
I'm after a car phone holder with a USB connection built in. Has anyone come across one for a sensible price?
All I can find is the official HTC one which is over £50!! I've toyed with the idea of using a desk dock (£12), however I'm not sure whether this is a good plan as the phone's USB port will be put under some strain from the vibration of the vehicle which could lead to it being damaged.
EViS try ebay I got mine from there about a year or so ago, don't use it now (ebay that is )
I use this one in my car:
dealextreme.com/p/usb-ac-battery-charging-dock-cradle-for-htc-hd2-100-240v-44622
Works fine, connected both usb-connections to chargers... also charges extra battery.
Just attached with some welcro to the underside and the dash.....
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I use this one in my car:
dealextreme.com/p/usb-ac-battery-charging-dock-cradle-for-htc-hd2-100-240v-44622
Works fine, connected both usb-connections to chargers... also charges extra battery.
Just attached with some welcro to the underside and the dash.....
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Linked for you.
http://dealextreme.com/p/usb-ac-battery-charging-dock-cradle-for-htc-hd2-100-240v-44622
Will that fit the TMOUS HD2?
I know a USB connection was required, but those are hard to find for a car cradle. I just got one of these for $7.50 on Amazon.
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Works great. Sticks to my windshield and holds on. Pefect fit for my TMOUS HD2 in the holder with no lame thick padding. Camera functions also via an opening for it in the holder. Turns many ways for custom angles. I'm buying a second for my desk at work because I'm just that geeky.
Does that one shake while you driving?
I've got me self something like this but when i'm using it with eg. alaprecoreder app i cant get decent video....
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Does that one shake while you driving?
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It does just a little bit. I didn't think about that and video. I'll do a test video when I head out for lunch later.
*Edit*
I ran some video tests and was impressed with the results. If your car rides smooth, the holder should stay still. My truck does not ride smoothly but most of the time it worked and the video was very watchable. I only had issues with bumpy road spots, shifting, or when I got over 70 mph (112 kph). Not an issue with the holder, just my truck shaking some.
Hi everyone. I've been readind this forum for a while, and what I found was very use full and helped me a lot..
So ive decided to share some of my work too.
I was lookind for some time for a nice clean looking holder for my nexus 7 without luck, so I decided to build one.
Tricky bit was to install dock with hu together, as in my van I have no other place to install hu anywhere else so its easy accessible, I had to install above, i was worried that screen sticking out will look weird, but it actually look OK.
I have attached some pictures, any feedback is welcomed, and if someone needs some information I'm happy to help.
The most difficult was to ALIGN those charging pins, I have spend really to much time doing that.
Tablet is attacked using magnets. But n7 does not have any metallic parts on the back cover, so I had to put some metal behind back cover, I have used some Stanley knife steel blades
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very nice! where did you get the pins from?
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very nice! where did you get the pins from?
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EBay UK, if you are from UK I can get you online store that does them, just need to look for it on my computer..they are like £1.50 each, plus delivery £12!!!
yes please mate, found a plase in the US that does them and the only ones I could find on ebay were like 6 quid a pin!
What's the dock made out of?
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What's the dock made out of?
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Fiber glass, resin and filer.
Will post some photos tonight...
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Fiber glass, resin and filer.
Will post some photos tonight...
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Can this dock be used with another device withe same size an otg cable specifically novo 7 elf 2
samreedy said:
yes please mate, found a plase in the US that does them and the only ones I could find on ebay were like 6 quid a pin!
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http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?sku=1704263&CMP=i-bf9f-00001000
this is the long one i have used for easier installation, but they do shorter too.
the only thing is delivery charge, unless you find something else to buy from them..
need a trade account or I have to spend over 20 quid to use a debit/credit card.....
this might do the job?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-B...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5d310ae019
or I found
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MILL-MAX-...al_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3cc2a899f5
but looks rather long?....
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need a trade account or I have to spend over 20 quid to use a debit/credit card.....
this might do the job?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-B...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5d310ae019
or I found
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MILL-MAX-...al_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3cc2a899f5
but looks rather long?....
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Sorry, I didn't realised that, I bought a tester from them worth £40.
First one may do if spacing between pins is OK.
Second one I have used, that thin bit can be cut off and solder wire to thicker.
Sweet, cheers mate
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