Hi,
I'm planning on getting some extra kit for my Universal incuding a larger battery, car kit so I can use it for satnav and also a case.
Do any of you know of any car kits that will still take the universal when fitted with a larger battery?
Also the same goes for the cases - I'm not a fan of the belt ones and prefer to keep the phone in my pocket, but just want a case to prevent the phone getting too scratched.
Any pointers appreciated.
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Hi I just got my Evo 4G and I am looking for the best accessories that work well with each other. I am looking for the following:
Screen Protector: cant distort colors and it shouldn't make my swipes and stuff terrible and it must protect against minor scratches. Note that i care about the screen protector but I don't want the glass exposed.
Case: Looking for a hard case that doesn't add much bulk and provides protection against everyday scuffs and minor drops.
Car Dock: Looking for a car dock that will hold my Evo while in a Hard case and still be usable. I would like it to recharge the evo as well. Most car docks don't work in my car due to the dashboard shape [see attached picture] so I am interested in vent options and not window adhesives (i cant bear my baby being suspended midair lol)
Better USB Charger: I want one that charge faster (wall charger) and have longer cords and maybe a few more cords.that i can keep one at work and one at home and in the car.
Any ideas?
Here's a good place for cables: http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Cable-Micro-1-0m-Black/dp/B001QATRCA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288623582&sr=8-1
as for charging, you're not going to find anything better then the stock A/C adapter.
screen protectors, i don't use them and my screen is doing just fine.
car docks: i keep my phone in it's holster cause i drive while in the car. just sayin'
good luck mate! i hope you find everything you're looking for
Well I am really looking for a screen protector ( i cant stand grease on my screen lol) and a car dock for GPS/Navigation purposes. But thank you for your response. I am checking out the amazon link now.
VictoryCrescent said:
Hi I just got my Evo 4G and I am looking for the best accessories that work well with each other. I am looking for the following:
Screen Protector: cant distort colors and it shouldn't make my swipes and stuff terrible and it must protect against minor scratches. Note that i care about the screen protector but I don't want the glass exposed.
Case: Looking for a hard case that doesn't add much bulk and provides protection against everyday scuffs and minor drops.
Car Dock: Looking for a car dock that will hold my Evo while in a Hard case and still be usable. I would like it to recharge the evo as well. Most car docks don't work in my car due to the dashboard shape [see attached picture] so I am interested in vent options and not window adhesives (i cant bear my baby being suspended midair lol)
Better USB Charger: I want one that charge faster (wall charger) and have longer cords and maybe a few more cords.that i can keep one at work and one at home and in the car.
Any ideas?
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I use cheap screen protectors. I can get the vinyl ones on discount and choose not to because I don't like the way they feel. The cheap ones that use static cling to stick to my screen work great and don't get scratched through. I have scratches on the protector, but not the screen. Make sure they have a cutout for the camera if you don't use the ones that are linked.
My otterbox commuter isn't too bulky, but if you want minor bulk go with the new Incipio case. I think it just started shipping.
Go with the Kensington Iphone mount. It comes with a dash mount and a windshield mount. It works with the Evo in an otterbox, so it will def work with any hard case you may get that is smaller. I got this based on feedback from a member here and they couldn't have been more correct. It will not charge the phone, but if you are using the vent mount get you a cheap car charger.
USB Cords are all the same charge wise, it is a limitation of the USB port, not the cable. but if you want a long one go here.
you asked for the best...i don't have the best, but it works pretty well...
i have the seidio rugged case, i got it from amazon for $40 for the hard case, rubber case to go over that, holster and the screen protector.
seidio's screen protector is pretty good in my opinion. i'm not "screen protector connoisseur" by any means but it seems to hold up well while having a very glassy feel. as long as my hands arent covered in some sort of cooking or forehead grease, it stays relatively clean. I'm happy with the screen protector.
the seidio hard is ok. i like it overall but mine has developed a crack ( i have dropped it a couple times) and i will be seeing if i can get some sort of replacement. overall, it didn't add to much bulk and i liked the feel. i also liked how it goes on the phone and feel it provides good protection. i use this case by it self most of the time. i use the rugged part of it when i go off-road or working outside...really anytime that being in my pocket wouldnt be a good idea.
i use the nuvi 205 car mount for my evo. just takes a couple of minutes over a stove with a pair of pliers to form it to fit the evo with case. i fitted to my rugged case and when i use just the hard case, i use a piece a memory foam to hold it in place. it works really well and i use it while i go off-road. if it getting really bumpy, it falls out eventually but while on road it holds very nicely using either case.
i got the vent one so that it could have moving air going over the phone cause i did notice if i had my 1A car charger going and running satnav and other track recording apps plus music it got pretty warm (+the Arizona sun) and would stop charging.
like i said, not the best but thought it might be worth telling my experience.
cheers
I buy all my cables from monoprice.com
mag921 said:
I buy all my cables from monoprice.com
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+1
And not just for phone / IT equipment - car stereo, home theatre, everything. They've got an amazing combination of price and quality.
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I buy all my cables from monoprice.com
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USB cable there (monoprice) was for $2.81, where i got my cable on ebay for $1.85.
What I have bought on ebay for my evo:
Extended battery 3500mAh for $9.99
Desktop slim cradle for $12.26
Amazon
Seidio spring holster $22
Ebay and Amazon should be on your list to find accessories.
Here's what I use:
Seidio Innocase™ II Surface Combo: The Innocase II Surface fits the Evo like a coat of paint and adds almost no bulk. People are frequently surprised to learn that I even have a case on my phone. Despite that, it protects the phone remarkably well. I work in the industrial maintenance trades and I'm not easy on my phones, but my Hero looked like new after a year in an Innocase Surface (after I removed the case) so I'm using the same thing on my Evo.
Seidio Ultimate Screen Guard - Crystal Clear: I actually use the Boxwave ClearTouch™ Anti-Glare screen protector on my phone but a lot of people don't like the matte finish and the Seidio Ultimate is a great choice if you like a crystal clear protector. Either one is durable and easy to apply, and I didn't detect any reduction in touch sensitivity for either one.
Seidio Desktop Charging Cradle: The perfect desktop cradle as far as I'm concerned. Use it with the wall wart which came with your Evo and it will charge at the maximum rate that the Evo will allow. Use it connected to a USB port on your computer and it will sync, but it will only charge at a reduced rate because a USB port can't deliver the power that a wall wart can. I keep my dock connected to the wall wart and use another cable (which I bought from monoprice.com) when I want to sync.
It may sound like I'm a Seidio dealer, but I'm not. They just make top quality stuff and I'm the kind of guy who appreciates that and sticks with what works. If you'd like some further reading which includes some before & after photos of my Hero and the Seidio Innocase II I used on it, you can visit the thread in Android Forums by CLICKING HERE. If you want to cut right to the chase you can read the first and last post in that thread, but there's some good stuff in between too.
Pete
hey guys. i use my evo every single day as my mp3 player in the car. i have the stereo in cable, and then the charger cable. but i'm always placing the phone on my lap.
i'm looking for a holder that will fit the seidio extended battery + the slim cover I have on. i would prefer it to hold the phone in portrait mode. and more importantly I don't want it to be one of those that goes directly into the charger as my plug is below my cup holder and i need the phone much higher for easy access.
so ideally something that goes into the air vent or has a suction cup. on ebay there are plenty of suction cup ones but i'm worried the phone will fall...how safe are those? i also saw one that I liked that goes into the cup holder and then has a bendy neck. the top part was huge though, so while it would fit the evo it was also an eye-sore.
what do you recommend?
thanks!
did you check out proclip at all?
they seem to have a decent solution for almost every make and model.
I use an OtterBox commuter case and it is awesome. The case is larger and heavier, but also stays on the phone properly unlike all lighter ones I have tried.
My only issue is there us no freaking way that it will fit in the genuine samsung vehicle dock.
Currently I'm gathering pieces to fabricate my own dock that uses the genuine suction cup arm. You would need the samsung kit plus my dock, or will have an extension so it will stay standing upright on a desk, all while using the case. I'm thinking any smaller case could also use it with the addition of stick-on rubber spacers to make it fit snug.
I figure there may be a small market for it, prototype will like be made from aluminium on a cnc, but would wear out the case going in/out so will use a plastic injection moulder once finalised. May cnc plastic initially if can get my hands on a block.
So far the plan is for a dock that it slides into, like the samsung desk dock, but with the fittings to attach to vehicle kit arm.
Thoughts/comments? Foreseeable demand?
Pricing I anticipate to be roughly half to cost if the genuine vehicle dock.. So by the time you buy both it adds up. I think would be worth it, and would buy one myself if available.
At least, so far have found nothing similar...
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I had a similar problem for a different reason, my SGS2 has no case but is quite fat due to the Momax 2700 mAh battery I use.
I ordered an "EXOMOUNT exogear" car holder as it has some sort of claw-lock mechanism that appears to work well with really fat phones. I have not received it yet so can't comment. 25€ on ebay.
It has no lighter-charger, but you can get one of those for peanuts.
Your plan sounds pretty interesting tho, nothing like a well-built custom product.
Exogear's Exomount
Yes I can vouch for Exogears' Exomount.
I've had it for 3 months on my S2 with CaseMate Pop, and works like a charm.
Exomount has a large jaw and can clip just about any smartphone bordering the size of a tablet.
It sticks awesomely on the dashboard. It will stick on any surface, including glass/windshield, but I prefer it on the dash.
If you don't believe me, look at the youtube video demonstration.
Yeah I looked at various mounts, my main motivation is I want it to charge at the same time, and want the charging part built into the dock so I don't have to dock and then plug in a loose cable. Docked and charging in one motion.
Hopefully will get time to draw it up in 3D tonight.
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I'm very interested in this project. I'll keep an eye in this thread!
Have started the design. Hopefully will order the MicroUSB for the base this afternoon to measure up that part.
Guys
This may save you some time......
http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Sl...2-i9100-Using-OtterBox-Commuter_p_100415.html
You can use it with standard RAM Mount fittings (which come in a wide range of different types and sizes).
http://www.ram-mount.com/
Have fun
Thanks, had a surge of laziness when I saw that haha
I think I'll build mine as a personal project then instead of as a possible commercial project - though mine will have charging built into the dock Will keep posted.
So I'm definitely going to purchase a case for my S3 as it tends to be a bit slippery at times and I'm terrified of shattering the screen. However, I also plan to get a car dock and these 2 decisions are directly related to each other (for me anyways) so I'm just looking for opinions or advice from anyone else in a similar situation. Basically, I have narrowed it down to two different options for me:
1- Get a thinner/TPU style case and use the Infuse Car Dock.
I like the idea of using a custom car dock as it looks neater, in my opinion, though they wont work with a case so I would need to get a thinner case that can easily and repeatedly be removed and put back on several times a day, when I'm placing it in the car dock, without losing it's form or grip on the phone. After looking around on these forums, I think I would go with the Diztronic Matte Back Black TPU Case (mentioned in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726922) as it seems to offer decent drop protection and can still be easily removed for use with the car dock.
2- Get a thicker case and use universal car dock.
If I went this route, I would get something similar to the Otterbox Commuter, Incipio Dual Pro, or Seidio Active/Surface case as I feel they would offer superior drop protection to the thinner style Diztronic case mentioned above. However, those cases are not really meant for constant removal so I would have to go with a universal car dock (most likely the Exomount). The exomount is a great looking dock and has pretty solid reviews and even though I prefer the look and functionality of a custom dock, I would be willing to sacrifice that if it meant keeping my phone much more secure.
Is there anyone else in a situation similar to this? Can the Diztronic offer decent protection against drops or is it mainly just for protecting the back of the phone? Is there anyone who uses a Exomount car dock with a larger case? I'm just looking for personal opinions from anyone else who may have gone with one of the methods I mentioned above. Thanks very much.
goodwidp said:
So I'm definitely going to purchase a case for my S3 as it tends to be a bit slippery at times and I'm terrified of shattering the screen. However, I also plan to get a car dock and these 2 decisions are directly related to each other (for me anyways) so I'm just looking for opinions or advice from anyone else in a similar situation. Basically, I have narrowed it down to two different options for me:
1- Get a thinner/TPU style case and use the Infuse Car Dock.
I like the idea of using a custom car dock as it looks neater, in my opinion, though they wont work with a case so I would need to get a thinner case that can easily and repeatedly be removed and put back on several times a day, when I'm placing it in the car dock, without losing it's form or grip on the phone. After looking around on these forums, I think I would go with the Diztronic Matte Back Black TPU Case (mentioned in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726922) as it seems to offer decent drop protection and can still be easily removed for use with the car dock.
2- Get a thicker case and use universal car dock.
If I went this route, I would get something similar to the Otterbox Commuter, Incipio Dual Pro, or Seidio Active/Surface case as I feel they would offer superior drop protection to the thinner style Diztronic case mentioned above. However, those cases are not really meant for constant removal so I would have to go with a universal car dock (most likely the Exomount). The exomount is a great looking dock and has pretty solid reviews and even though I prefer the look and functionality of a custom dock, I would be willing to sacrifice that if it meant keeping my phone much more secure.
Is there anyone else in a situation similar to this? Can the Diztronic offer decent protection against drops or is it mainly just for protecting the back of the phone? Is there anyone who uses a Exomount car dock with a larger case? I'm just looking for personal opinions from anyone else who may have gone with one of the methods I mentioned above. Thanks very much.
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I have the infuse car dock ( love it ) and I have the the incipio case which is very easy to take the device out and put back in every day.
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-SA-30...=1342720597&sr=8-1&keywords=incipio+galaxy+s3
I take it out every day / time I get in my car to drive and put in my dock and not a pain at all.
I went with the exomount because I am planning on getting the otterbox defender soon.
Look at the bottom of this page for some pics and description for what I did:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28677574#post28677574
Working great so far.......I can vouch for that exomount. I stuck it on my dash three weeks ago and it hasn't shown any sign of coming off. I had my doubts of it holding up in this SW Louisiana heat, but it has both surprised and impressed me so far.
the_buzz_man
the_buzz_man said:
I went with the exomount because I am planning on getting the otterbox defender soon.
Look at the bottom of this page for some pics and description for what I did:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28677574#post28677574
Working great so far.......I can vouch for that exomount. I stuck it on my dash three weeks ago and it hasn't shown any sign of coming off. I had my doubts of it holding up in this SW Louisiana heat, but it has both surprised and impressed me so far.
the_buzz_man
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I was considering getting the Trident Kraken AMS case just so I could use the car mount accessory that came with it. You might want to check it out.. but now I am confused about whether I need the phone to go into dock mode with the pc board or if the ap I downloaded on its own can do that.. it seems like it, but maybe its only because I am trying it for a few minutes at a time.
Can't link to the kraken because I don't have 10 posts yet. I somehow lost my other forum account.
They said on their facebook page that it will be coming out next week.
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I was considering getting the Trident Kraken AMS case just so I could use the car mount accessory that came with it. You might want to check it out.. but now I am confused about whether I need the phone to go into dock mode with the pc board or if the ap I downloaded on its own can do that.. it seems like it, but maybe its only because I am trying it for a few minutes at a time.
Can't link to the kraken because I don't have 10 posts yet. I somehow lost my other forum account.
They said on their facebook page that it will be coming out next week.
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Not sure about the app you are talking about, but I just discovered an app called car widget that allows you to setup one of your home pages to look like car dock mode. This will negate the need to have that PC board to trip the mode. For me, however, I like having to only plug one cable in to both charge and output audio to my car stereo. The basic car widget app is free by the way.
the_buzz_man
I ended up ordering the Infuse Dock along with a Diztronic Black Matte Back case. The case is very flexible and shouldn't take more than a few seconds to remove/put back on so I can live with having to do that when I want to use my dock. Nice thing is the dock was only 18$ (half-price on AT&T website) and I could always return it to the local AT&T store here if I absolutely hate it. I'll try to post some pics of the dock and/or case when I receive them if anyone would like.
Hi,
I bought a universal car holder but it was quite large and crappy looking.
Before buying another I wanted to get suggestions from you guys
I'm not looking for an official dock as I won't be taking my case (Seidio Active) off.
It doesn't need to do anything special, just hold the phone in a desirable location without looking like crap. I'm not opposed to using velcro or similar to stick the mount on the dash. I do not want a windshield mount.
Any suggestions? Links please if you have them.