hi i am looking for good mount solution for my universal..i have read some thread reagrding this topic but stil havent made up my mind. and i also found this http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=17600&cat=0&page=1 is anybady using this ?? can we have some feedback ?? cheers, cudo
I'm using it, and although I think it does its job, I think it is way too expensive for what it is.
My two main issues with it would be:
- how inconvenient it is to remove the Universal from the craddle once it's in: you have to bend the craddle quite a bit on one corner to get one side out, then do that again on another corner...
- how leather-case unfriendly it is: I have to remove my Universal from its carrying case whenever I want to put it in the craddle. Not a biggie, but still...
On a side note, a cool thing would have been to combine a hard-case shell, with a belt-clip, with the craddle, since it so thightly fits the Universal...
HTH
25 pounds ?? it is not that expensive in comparison to brodit ? and which one is better i dont know..and i am trying to make up my mind cos i got universal tom tom and gpslim..the only think missing is mount..and i dont know which one i shell choose . help with that issue, please !
Well, I know that one I bought for my better half cost me less than half the price, found it in a hypermarket, and next time I see it, I'll buy it to replace that specificaly designed one.
Conidering what I said in my previous post, I prefer a well designed, generic car mount rather than a Universal-specific one.
so would u recomand it or not ? is this really difficult to get it out from the cardle once it is in ?
cheers
It's not difficult per se, but at this price, it shouldn't be a pain, and it *is* a pain. I don't like the flimsy feel of the craddle, nor the fact that I can't hold my Universal securely enough when I take it out, and I hate the feeling that I could drop it if I were not careful. If you add the fact that it is not leather-case / silicone-skins / etc. compliant, I couldn't advise it.
IMHO, a 15 € generic craddle (with a pincher-type attachement) + a 15 € car adapter is a far superior, more versatile solution.
can u give a link to the cardle you are talking about.
cheers, cudo
There are tons of generic mounts at our super/hypermarkets around here, so I don't have a *specific* mount in mind.
But they all ressemble stuff like these:
http://www.extremepda.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?store_code=XPDA&screen=PROD&product_code=CARMOUNTDW
or
http://www.extremepda.com/Merchant2...ode=XPDA&screen=PROD&product_code=CARMOUNTCLA
or
http://www.arkon.com/pdamount.php
(available to cmonex' today's "spur of the moment" webshop, AddonsWorld - http://www.addonsworld.co.uk/product.php/26839/3341/ ;-) ).
HTH
hi, i got one of this pda hut mount today, already fit it in my car..looks great..and taking it in and out the mount isnt that bad. i will give some more feedback and some pics soon
cheers, cudo
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I'm looking for a holder for my Qtek 2020i.
I was thining of this: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/5827.htm
Just wondered if anyone has used these before and if they're any good?
What's everyone else using?
I want to link my PDA to my head unit so I need it to be fairly close...also have to be able to reach it so that I can activate the Voice Command
Only prob for me is lack of dash space - I have a mkII MR2
Cheers
Wayne
I use the similiar, if not the same product that was bought from PDA Hut.
http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=16897
It's a well made product.
forumjunky said:
I use the similiar, if not the same product that was bought from PDA Hut.
http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=16897
It's a well made product.
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Can you tell me if this holder obstructs the headphone socket in anyway?
I want to link my PDA to the headunit in my car via the headphones socket ya see.
Cheers
Wayne
if you want the best go for brodit at www.brodit.com or
http://www.gpsforless.co.uk
forumjunky said:
I use the similiar, if not the same product that was bought from PDA Hut.
http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=16897
It's a well made product.
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Just a quick update:
I emailed PDAHut direct with the question and got a quick response saying that there would be no problem using the headphone socket.
I placed my order yesterda (Friday) at 2pm and my PDA holder arrived this morning (Saturday) via Recorded Delivery!
I'm very, very, very happy witht he product - not fitted it to the car as yet but it's deffinately worth the money in my opinion. The suction cup is unbelievably secure (I couldn't pull it, shake it or slide it off my bedroom window once attached!)...this was a big conern for me as I drive a sports car with stiff suspension and I was concerned that the holder would just come loose when driving over uneven ground.
The item itself is posable in any number of positions and is easily adjusted via thumb screws (so no tools nesceary). Becasue it's all held in place via these screws (rather than bendable extension arms) it doesn't move once you've got it in the position you want.
I've had another look at the products I suggested in my first post and I can confirm that the one I have purchased (at a fraction of the cost by the way) is almost identical if not the same product.
Regards
Wayne
Just found this...this IS the product I got from PDAHut - note that I have the STABILO holder so it can't be swiveled - I think PDAHut sell both types though.
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/hrmounts.php
Cheers
Wayne
PDAMODS - MDA3 Mount
Hi All,
Probably too late now but here is the link for the Vehicle Mount I'm using.. Does the job perfectly, doesn't block the Headphone Socket and mantains a secure environment!
http://www.pdamods.com/proddetail.asp?prod=A11XDA2SMNT&cat=113
Runs TomTom 5 too without any problems.. I'm currently using a wired GPS that plugs straight into it but this does require a power supply to it!
Hope this helps..?
Cheers
Hi guys,
I´d like to inform you about some new products that will be available soon from Qtek for the HTC Universal:
HTC098332- Stereo Headset silver
HTC098333- Leather Case Black
HTC098335- Battery 1625mAh Li-Ion
HTC098336- Extended Battery (???mAh)
HTC098337- Battery Charger for std. Battery
HTC098339- Stylus 3-in-1
HTC098340- USB Cradle
The headset, leather case, Battery and Stylus are not new, it is the same as you got delivered with your Universal; the others are really new.
...Just can´t await the USB Cradle for my Uni... maybe I get a sample today
regards
Then you'd better post some pictures!
LOTS OF PICTURES!!
You may find some pictures here later 8)
Hi again,
the guy who should bring the sample didn´t got one, but I even have a picture of it.
Just as I said, can´t await it to get it :?
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Hi again,
the guy who should bring the sample didn´t got one, but I even have a picture of it.
Just as I said, can´t await it to get it :?
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I hate to say it, but that cradle is horrible... it looks like it forces you into landscape mode and you lose the keyboard. I like this one from expansys much better...
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=126238
Brett
You´re right, but I think it is a cradle (passive/active holder), not a dockingstation similar to one for a notebook.
The station from expansys is useful for everyone who uses his Universal for a longer time on one place and don´t wants to lose some Li-Ion capacity.
At least I´m prefering original accessories
regards[/u]
where are these products eventually going to show up?
I'm assuming your contact has the inside line on them and will know this?
I am looking for an external GSM antenna with cable and connector for my jasjar. Any ideas??
Regards
@numanoids: We can not really say when these products will be available; the blisters are still in the developement.
As far as we get them from Qtek for packing them I´ll post a message here.
On www.qtek.nu you may see some accesories, but these new products are not there yet; it depends on their admins how long it whiles until they show them on their site.
regards
Finally!!! A battery charger!!!!
Any news on the availability or pics yet??
What the heck is the use of that stupid cradle on the expansys link posted above? The jasjar can do everything the same without the cradle too!!! Why would someone purchase it and for what?!?!?!
UD.
cradle link in dutch
http://www.pocketinfo.nl/artikel/4998/2
universaldoc said:
What the heck is the use of that stupid cradle on the expansys link posted above? The jasjar can do everything the same without the cradle too!!! Why would someone purchase it and for what?!?!?!
UD.
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because of my setup (computer under the table) the cable keeps on falling behind the desk when it is not connected to the Universal so something like a cradle to keep the cable in place why i would need some. I know it isn't the only solution, but it definitely is a pretty one
Meh. Still not worth it.
UD.
Sorry guys, no pics available yet; you may find a new reply when I got them..
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=126238
i've got the cradle.
its plastik with no features, but its a cradle
it does what is says. plug it in and it works, looks crapy but protects your cam.
no complaints
HTC098337- Battery Charger for std. Battery
I hope this is not the cradle?? Should be an independent battery charger?
PICTURES
Hi Guys,
here are the pictures of the extended battery.. unfortunately the qtek people made it in qtek9000 colour - its black... :?
The item code is PU16B; that thing has 3800(!!!)mAh...
Hope for ya´ll that it will while not that long until that item is available )
@airbag 14: That charger is an single charger without any further functionality; I´ve already seen that item, but has no possibility to make pics of it...
regards
I am looking for a car style mount that will actually grasp my m5000 when in the tablet format, so that it can't fall out (actually for a hot air balloon). It does not need to be powered or anything, only be able to be fixed to a RAM mount. All the ones I see discussed here are slip in.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Have you considered making one?
Get something like an Otterbox, and the appropriate type of clamp/mount for your needs, then glue/screw/bolt the 2 parts together?
The Otterbox looks great, little bit of overkill thought, I am looking for a bracket that basically has a clip at all 4 corners.
I have ordered a couple from RAM (http://www.ram-mount-uk.com, Steve is extremely helpful on the phone), but I think that the PDA is too big for their current models.
must_dash said:
I have ordered a couple from RAM (http://www.ram-mount-uk.com, Steve is extremely helpful on the phone), but I think that the PDA is too big for their current models.
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Did you try the RAM-HOL-PD3? I've been looking for a mount for the Exec that I can attach to the RAM bracket I've got at the moment, but I don't know whether this one's suitable.
I have just received the PD3 mount that is resonably good. It has sides on it which are good, but the end fingers fit over one end properly, but the other end will only go over the keyboard and not the screen when folded over. However I will be keeping it as the most secure so far. The other mount I contemlated is
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/10076.htm.
this has to be the best mount you can get i have the one for the qtek 9100 and the speaker is excellent in tomtom and also charges they do one for your device
http://www.pdamods.com/products.asp?cat=126
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this has to be the best mount you can get i have the one for the qtek 9100 and the speaker is excellent in tomtom and also charges they do one for your device
http://www.pdamods.com/products.asp?cat=126
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Be VERY careful when using this holder. You may want to mod the power input to give it some 'slack'. I have one of these, and the USB input port on the Universal has come detached from the motherboard twice, the most recent one provided no end of delays from O2....(are they totally incompetent these days????)
You see the Power output built into the holder is just to rigid, meaning that if it does not line up perfectly with the PDA, it will put stress on the input, and thus detach..... Hope it saves someone from heartache!
O2 XDA Exec
Used on T-Mobile Network - USA
Hi All,
I've been reading this forum for a while now and I'n currently looking for a active car holder. I've seen all kinds come by, but the one that I (and others I think) are looking for is no were to be seen!
The Veripart is a step in the right direction. But I don't need a extra speaker AND I want my MDA vertical! Is it so hard for the cradle developers to create one like that.
Does any know of a cradle like that?
PS, sorry for the tone in this post, but I just get a bit frustrated that something so easy could be so hard to get.
Hi, Welcome to the forum,
Have you seen the Brodit holders for the Exec/JasJar etc.
They offer Passive holders: code 848649, (just holds it) or Active with Cig Charger code: 968649 or hardwired to vehicles power code: 971649.
All the holders allow you to have it either in vertical PDA mode, or Laptop mode with exposed keyboard, and also full rotation for landscape view for sat nav etc.
Have a look at: http://www.dsldevelopments.com/brodit/brodit.asp either do a search by PDA make, the codes above or the 968649 is listed further down the homepage.
All the holders either fit onto a vehicle specific proclip (choose your car make, model and year) or onto a windscreen suction mount.
Hope that helps you decide, many users have these and have posted positive comments on the forum about them.
Cheers,
Bryson
Hi Bryson,
Yes I know.. But I just hate to have to connect the power supply each time manualy. When you look at the veripak one it has the connector build in. You just slide the mda in the cradle and youre done.
I'm using an Arkon vehicle mount for my Wizard. It's also a windshield mount with a tightening swivel head that can be locked into either vertical or horizontal position. Take a look here -- http://www.arkon.com/pdamount.php
There's several different models of their mounts available on the site. The one I'm using is the CM920 model. Works fine for me!!
But then I would still be plugging the power in manualy every time
I had my Wizard mount from www.dsldevelopments.com dealing with Bryson. Worked great and I'm going to order the Hermes one from him too. I suppose you could always doctor the power cable and wire it in properly behind your dash.
Cheerio
Howard
There's a new one on the O2 XDA site that looks interesting and is vertical. I haven't found any more info on this yet though.
http://www.my-xda.com/xdaExecAcc.html
Does any one have and experiance with these?
Mav
There is a massive price difference too though,
Does anyone know of an alternative source for this dock?
I've had it on order for a couple of weeks now, but it's still showing up as out of stock - more due shortly
Can't seem to find anywhere else that's doing it!
Thx
Bought mine from an ebay reseller and it came in a week from South Korea..
http://www.exportprive.com/samsung-desktop-charging-dock-galaxy-i9100-p-16416.html
ordered spare battery, in the uk within a week
Thanks for that both....
@benjatt - When you searched on the exportprive site for it and it gave you that price.....was that the total price, inc postage etc? It works out 2 or 3 quid extra from them but if that includes the postage as well, I'll cancel my order with mobilefun and order it from exportprive instead, as I rang MF today and they said the next shipment should be in around the 8th July (the last one that should've arrived last Monday, never turned up at all!!)
@chybinj - exportprive are based in S Korea it seems, so your item might have come from their ebay shop!
If you think you can sync data or connect with this device, stay away from this. Yes, I do have it with a gold pack SGS II...
But you can not connect to PC nor sync with it. It is just a stylish charger device for desktop that's all... It does not have own speakers it just a bigger hole that increase sound a bit also.
I was really disappointed that it can not connect at all.. Was hoping for that...
SiSL said:
If you think you can sync data or connect with this device, stay away from this. Yes, I do have it with a gold pack SGS II...
But you can not connect to PC nor sync with it. It is just a stylish charger device for desktop that's all... It does not have own speakers it just a bigger hole that increase sound a bit also.
I was really disappointed that it can not connect at all.. Was hoping for that...
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Nope.....don't want to sync or anything...just want a nice and easy 'in-out' sliding action, into a good-looking bedside dock/charger (which, judging by the various vids I've seen of this device, it seems to give....) My current one, clunks in and out of the protruding micro-usb spiggot.....and echo's loudly off my bedside cabinet in doing so....which deffo isn't appreciated by my 'better-half', at 4.30am.....
Do ya want to get rid of yours by any chance...?
price and non sync ability is such a turn off....
Willie_Heckerslyke said:
Nope.....don't want to sync or anything...just want a nice and easy 'in-out' sliding action, into a good-looking bedside dock/charger (which, judging by the various vids I've seen of this device, it seems to give....) My current one, clunks in and out of the protruding micro-usb spiggot.....and echo's loudly off my bedside cabinet in doing so....which deffo isn't appreciated by my 'better-half', at 4.30am.....
Do ya want to get rid of yours by any chance...?
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Ah no, it is still good "desktop clock" (it has a desktop clock function built-in within the phone -- different type of idle screen)
However, glad I did not pay anything for it extra other than phone's cost.
I can recommend this one for everybody. It is so good. Already ordered another one for my work place.
And then the one question which everybody has been thinking: Does the phone fit there if using official Samsung back cover..
I should get the cover today, so I will try it as soon as possible. Stay tuned!
i also want to buy this desktop charger but i dont know if the phone is going to fit because i am using the skinomi body skin.
Does anyone know if the phone fits to this desktop charger with the skin
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i also want to buy this desktop charger but i dont know if the phone is going to fit because i am using the skinomi body skin.
Does anyone know if the phone fits to this desktop charger with the skin
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To all those asking about fit, it's tight. I have a protective skin on mine and it just barely makes it. Anything thicker than a protector won't work.
Bought one of these from Amazon, which was supplied by expansys, even though it said delivery delays it turned up in 3 days, then they reduced to 29.95 so I ordered another one again turned up in 3 days.
Excellent bit of kit, really nice for the bed side table to.
Shame thing it does not support usb connection
CandyAndy said:
I can recommend this one for everybody. It is so good. Already ordered another one for my work place.
And then the one question which everybody has been thinking: Does the phone fit there if using official Samsung back cover..
I should get the cover today, so I will try it as soon as possible. Stay tuned!
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Well does it fit or not?
Gavin.csy said:
Well does it fit or not?
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No it doesn't
So I had to ditch my back cover for this. I like the dock way too much. Will receive another one for work probably on monday.
Shame with the backcover thou, also liked that one.
Sync and Dock Station
ivanlmh said:
Shame thing it does not support usb connection
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May we hope in some fix on the phone os to enable sync functionality?
Will having the S2 attached to the official dock all the time when being at home affect battery life?
Feel like spamming every dock thread with this question.
moromirco said:
May we hope in some fix on the phone os to enable sync functionality?
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I think we must open this dock and cut shorted pins in micro usb plug.
Shorted pins make phone thinking that's an accesory, not USB cable...
Hey guys, I got an official S2 dock, very nice but what a shame, it doesn't sync!!!!!
Anyone has tried something like this??
Disassembly: http://modmomun.blogspot.com/2011/07/disassembly-samsung-galaxy-s2-ii.html
Mod Switch http://modmomun.blogspot.com/2011/07/make-samsung-galaxy-s2-ii-desktop-dock.html
Need some thai translation hehehe
I'm looking to buy one of these, but they are too expensive for my liking, anyone know if I can get THIS for cheaper?