I have an XDA Exec and a QTEK 9100. One is for work, and one is personal. I'd like to be able to use one or both in the car.
I've got Krusell Multidapt cases for both of them (which I think are very nice). So, I just got a Krusell Multidapt car holder too. I haven't fitted it yet, so I can't comment on whether it works or not. The holder is quite rigid (but still bends) so I suspect that it is capable of supporting the Exec.
I was wondering if anyone had any positive experience they could share with integrated bluetooth car kits. The best thing to have (obviously) would be that the car kit would pair with both, and allow calls outbound from one of them (I know this is possible with some phones and kits). However, ultimately I'm just looking for a recommendation for a built-in bluetooth car kit that will work with either or both.
Thanks,
Joe
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Hi Guys,
Just to let you all know that Brodit have released the following HTC Artemis/MDA Compact III/HTCP3300 holders
To view images and specs etc follow the link:
http://www.dsldevelopments.com/brodit/New_Holder/HTC+Artemis-Brodit-Holder.asp
Thanks all, if you have any questions, please drop me a line,
Bryson
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I'm going to need one of these when my Artemis arrives within a couple of days. Not sure but i think that it comes with a holder for the car in the box. Anyway just wanted to say that you should stay away from the holders that attach to the heating vents of the car. My unlce who works for Cisco Systems told me that they have been flagged by his company because it apparently is not good for the device.Not sure if this is true but just wanted to give this community a heads up on this one. I say you go for the suction holders.
neptune said:
I'm going to need one of these when my Artemis arrives within a couple of days. Not sure but i think that it comes with a holder for the car in the box. Anyway just wanted to say that you should stay away from the holders that attach to the heating vents of the car. My unlce who works for Cisco Systems told me that they have been flagged by his company because it apparently is not good for the device.Not sure if this is true but just wanted to give this community a heads up on this one. I say you go for the suction holders.
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The P3300 comes with a car holder, which looks very much like the brodit holders oddly enough...
Also comes with a windcreen suction mount and a natty HTC car charger (witch shiny chrome HTC embossed on it)
You only get the car charger, windscreen mount and 512MB Transflash card with the Premium version (this is the one with full TomTom mapping included) - well thats what the manual states, I got all three "extras" with mine - Mike
I didn't get any accessories with my device. I just got the base unit with the manuals, etc. I need a car mount.
neptune said:
I'm going to need one of these when my Artemis arrives within a couple of days. Not sure but i think that it comes with a holder for the car in the box. Anyway just wanted to say that you should stay away from the holders that attach to the heating vents of the car. My unlce who works for Cisco Systems told me that they have been flagged by his company because it apparently is not good for the device.Not sure if this is true but just wanted to give this community a heads up on this one. I say you go for the suction holders.
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Hey Neptune,
I see what you are saying, but thousands upon thousands of very satisfied customers and no damaged devices, along with rigourous controlled tests really do mean you are worrying about this without a valid cause!
Thanks
Bryson
anyone know of any other holder/charger units for the artemis? £40 quid is kinda expensive!
It Sucka
ansaar99 said:
anyone know of any other holder/charger units for the artemis? £40 quid is kinda expensive!
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This device sucks its build cheap ass so it wont fit smoothly it has broken my mini usbport on the p3300. Need to get it fixed hope it will fall under my guarantee. Find another carholder/charger this one sucks!
Perjan, thanks for the heads up. For £40 i would be expecting top build quality.
Brodit holder for UK O2 XDA Orbit
The Orbit is basically an Artemis with a redesigned shell....
Does anyone know if the Orbit will fit into an Artemis / Brodit holder?
Cheers
Chris
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the orbit usb port is located slightly differently to the P3300 i believe it is only millimeters out but could make a difernence. I heard Brodit were making a holder specific to the Orbit for that reason.
Re comments above about vent holders i used one for 2 years with a IPAQ 5550 and had no issues at all.(infact in the summer it was a bonus as the ai con helped keep the device cool)
I find they are not so suitable for the Orbit as the clip/holder that is stuck to the device is not Orbit friendly.and if i use the clip that came with the Pdair case it hangs forward.
i use a suction mount with the side grip bars and it works great with the PDair case.
Well I have the brodit mount for the Artemis and it works well with the Orbit. It arrived after I read this post and I was aware it might not fit exactly so I gently bent the connector on the mount and it now fits perfectly and I am more than happy with it.
I am now just awaiting the brodit pro clip to attach it to the dashboard over the air vent. As I do not want to leave the screen mounted holder in the car due to last attempted break in!
Just to confirm only gentle pressure is needed to align the connection to fit perfectly to the Orbit so well worth the money in my opinion.
Hi,
Ordered my Orbit, and looking forward to it - may have finally got an XDA that I'll keep long term. Have had II, IIi, S, mini, Exec, so it would be nice if so!
My first post for a while - as usually the info I want I can find in a search. Except this one!
I'd really like a case for the Orbit - either a skin-type, or the alum' one. However I also need a car holder for it, with tough UK no-mobile-phones in cars rules insisting on this. Ideally one with a power speaker & mic, like the up-coming Seidio.
The question - does anyone know of a case/car holder combo that works together without having to remove the PDA from the case? I know you can get the cases with a magnetic back and corresponding holder, however would rather avoid this approach if possible.
Oh - and just to clarify, the case needs to still be pocket sized, so the usual large clip things sticking out the back will be no good. Maybe someone has "invented" their own solution? I figure the alum' one is modifiable, so am thinking that may be the best bet - just need some ideas for mounting! (esp' bearing in mind would like a active powered holder).
Thanks all!
I think you will struggle to find an active mount with speaker due to the audio output being part of the mini USB connector on these devices.
Take a look at Brodit 848714 for a passive holder or Brodit 968714 for an active version (charging only). These are just the holders, you will need a Pro-Clip to suit your vehicle, I also recommend a "Move it" clip between the Pro-Clip and the holder, it makes removal quick and efficiant, leaving just the small pro-clip in the vehicle (less chance of some low-life breaking in because a mount is on show). - These are quality holders, not the cheapest, but then do you want your new toy flying around the car due to a crappy mount?
For the audio output you could use Bluetooth - I have had my Artemis connected via BT and playing through the car stereo, a little low in volume but the quality was very good - Mike
Cheers Mike,
I've already got the brodit system - used it with both the IIi and S, so have the bracket etc. The brodit holders will not allow for any type of case (skin, alum, etc) - and I cannot see how to modify them to suit. The brodit bracket itself is just a platform, so have used with many other holders.
The Seidio case I refered to is (yet to be released):
http://www.handnav-hosting.co.uk/product_details.php?id=2373
I guess what I'm hoping for is a brand that makes a case, plus a compatible car holder that supplies at least power.
Worse case I'll most likely get alum pdair case, stick a magnet to the back, and just plug in a charge cable each time (and use bluetooth car-kit).
Thanks,
My solution
I have a siemens hcw600 bluetooth car kit - works superbly if you install jetware and the address book swap. DId this on my Mini S and now on my new Orbit...
I also got a standatd multi-way pda adapter off eby... if you get one with adjustable feet on the bottom, put the Orbit in, connect the usb, then slide the feet tight up to the usb... then add a few strategic drops of superglue to the feet and usb, and you have a fixed connector... this also works if the unit is i a case - just make sure its in the case and positioned before you clue the usb to the holder....
Great sounding tip - may give that a go! I did notice that the Orbit is now thin (width) enough to fit lots of mobile phone holders on their widest setting.
Going to review one of these new PDAHut mounts in the mean time.... Will let you know what it's like.
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=910
I have had this holder for nearly two months now for my Orbit.
It is the best holder I have ever bought.
I have the Brodit with a Herbert Richter Vent Attachment.
The Brodit clips are definitely the best on the market - but clearly not the cheapest.
Just fitted mine to my Audi A4 for my orbit however regretting buying the proclip which attaches to the dash on the left side of the radio - it's too far to have to turn your head when using sat nav - am likely now to have to buy the centre vent proclip.
I have used this mount for the past 6 months (Active mount). I have the original one for the artemis and it works perfectly well with my XDA Orbit.
All the issues others have had with the fitting in the mount were not an issue. I only had to bend the mini usb connection back slightly so the device would fit perfectly.
I have had no problems of any marking my Orbit and couldn't be any happier
I also have one of these which I use with my XDA orbit in my Mazda RX8. By far the best car mouting/charging solution I have ever used - highly recommended.
A number of months after writing some of the article linked to I am more than happy with the holder, mine is the passive type which entails using a charger cable but it is easy to connect and holds the device nice and secure in the Ovlov (where some of the pictures were taken) - Mike
Since i bought my Optimus One i have been looking for a good car holder. I really hate the suction mounts for the windscreen because they are pretty far away and can be destracting, so the LG SCS-320 accessory was useless to me. Plus i did not find it in stock in any shops in my country.
I searched for some universal mobile phone holders but all i could find were some bad made in china models.
A good friend of mine is the Brodit importer in my country. I had already got the dash mount for my 2008 Opel Astra H. Unfortunately, Brodit don't make a holder for this type of phone, probably because LG already has one, so, temporarily, i was using a Nokia ajustable holder, but that wasn't really what i wanted.
Today i went to his shop and he suggested i look through his stock in search of a mobile phone holder that fits. After 10 minutes i found it. It was a padded holder (very nice because the phone doesn't get scratched) for and old iPhone 2G. It fits perfectly. The product code is 875168 if anybody is intrested.
Pics below:
So, any iphone 2g holder is ok?
Well the Brodit one fits perfectly. Cant guarantee for the others. Its better if u can test it before you buy it.
Do you think a car holder like this would work for the P500? http://www.emag.ro/accesorii-telefo...o-universal-hama-pentru-telefon-mobil--p17658
Don't mind the language though
Of course it will work, it's universal. I wanted something with a bit more quality though.
Nici mie nu imi place limba aia
I got LG's car holder and car charger with my Optimus One when i bought it. It came in same retail package. I can give you exact model. Its SCS-320 theres pic too.
*edit sorry. Just wokeup so i haven't read your post good and missed part about what kinda car holder you are looking for.
Well i already have a car holder (the one in the pics above), just wanted to share it because i thought it may help some people
yeah I like your design better pejte opposed to the one that sticks into the window
It's not my design, they are made by Brodit. I have just tested out a few holders and found one that fit, because they dont make a dedicated holder for this phone.
Sorry for the offtopic: what's the name of that clock widget?
nice idea! only bad thing is you have to screw into the dash...
You don't have to screw anything into the dash. That's the thing with the Brodit products. Go to their website and see the short presentaton clip.
great idea
very nice maybe i will try it.
in what rom are you useing?
Soo Good i have one in my car.
I bought one from walmart I think, hooks up in the car vent, horizontal or vertical, I leave it in horizontal mode for navigation (widescreen). I hook up my phone with my car stereo, and when the call comes in they get routed through car speakers and the mic picks up my voice perfectly fine. Pretty awesome.
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I've used a similar car mount, but replaced it now with an X-Grip from Type-S.
I'd post a link or picture but I can't yet, just google search for "x-grip type-s"
I't great because you can adjust the angle of your screen in any way, and it works with the phone in a vertical or horizontal position
Just saw some nice car holders for all the phones on lootspot.com... although it doesnot have international shipping
Wow, it seems very nice. Thanks for sharing.
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Sorry for the offtopic: what's the name of that clock widget?
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+1 . I want that
The idea seems really good. Where does your friend have the store located?
I am looking to get a car windshield mount so I can use the GPS app on my SGS2.
Should I also be getting a bluetooth hands free kit for the car as well ? Which one should I be looking at ?
Any suggestions welcome.
I got the aftermarket windshield holder one that you'll find on ebay for 5usd + 2,50usd shipping. Works fine the only problem I had with the little lever you have to push against the windshield, you have to push it pretty hard and it broke, so I ordered another one and am using the lever know with both thumbs trying to apply as little torque as possible, works good, no need to buy the samsung one, and you can buy like 10 of those for the price of the original one