Has anyone out there got any experience of bike mounts for the orbit.
I have navigation maps installed and wish to use my new orbit to navigate on bike trips. These trips are off road but not extreme (mountains, forest ride...)
Also a recommendation of suitable cases (waterproof).
Thanks
Look at the Otter Box range with a RAM mount, the Artemis fits easily inside the Otter 1900 case and offers full waterproof and impact protection - Mike
Thanks Mike,
that is what I have been looking for, great product. It will suit my needs perfectly.
Thanks
Regards
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Does anybody own Just Mobile Rugged case for HTC Prophet? I mean this one: http://www.just-mobileonline.com/products_protectionseries_4.html ; http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=141177
I am asking because I would like to buy one for my HTC TyTN II, but I am not sure if it would fit. According to this comparison: http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdacomparer&id1=733&id2=391 Prophet is 0.3mm wider, while TyTN II is 0.6mm thicker and 3.2mm longer.
(I would like to attach my TyTN II to my bicycle, but standard bike mounts wouldn't work for me, while they are not protecting the PDA in any way. And Just Mobile case seems perfect in this (although I am not sure if it would be possible to attach it to a bike). Also any other ideas are welcome.)
Thank you very much in advance for any replies.
I haven't used that, but bear in mind that the underside has holes where dust and moisture could get into contact which you device. And the screen may be open to dust, rain etc too.
I cannot remember where I saw it now, but there is a case that fits via a mount to the handlebars, and you slide the phone in - it has a clear flexible plastic front.
I remember reading that it was a very tight fit for the Prophet, at least.
My intention is to use it for TyTN II, but I would like to have a look at it in case you happen to find it.
Thanks for reply.
Found it! look at www.boxit.net - under products for the phone skin, then accessories for the bicycle mount. best of luck (& enjoy the cycling! - I've got a 70km MTB marathon coming up this weekend )
And here are a couple of photos:
http://www.modaco.com/content/HTC-Prophet-Prophet-MoDaCo-com/247717/Waterproof-Case/#entry835568
Oh, looks great. Thank you very much. Maybe I will give it a try, althought it is a little bit less rugged than I would probably need.
I am in the process of deciding between this, Otterbox and perhaps some other (semi-self made) option.
Edit: Good luck in your marathon ;-)
At last I have opted for OtterBox 2600. Will post here my impressions once it arrives if you are interested.
Lok forward to hearing about it! I've always wondered about all the bumps and vibration related to fixing it to the bike, but the review I posted about the Boxit case seemed to suggest it didn't affect the terminal.
(the marathon was great! - very wet though, both rain and deepish rivers to contend with)
I'm looking for a good car mount for Arc.
Can anyone recommend or give a link?
I tried ebay but you know any better ones?
For sure Carcomm and Brodit are the best. I asked them when they would be available. No clear answer they are working on the development.
BR
these are actually better than they look
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....94602&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1628wt_1139
the sides are in two halves and slide apart meaning you can configure it how you like. It has foldaway bottom rests and turns 360 so you can have the phone landscape or portrait. Its actually one of the best ive had in a few years and most certainly the cheapest
Hi,
a good car mount for Arc maybe is Tetrax: (www . tetrax . com)
The problem is that you must paste a metal circle on the backcover
But is the best solution because you can touch and rotate the "Arc" in every position.
I recently thought about
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B002OLL9BC/...eative=6742&camp=1638&creativeASIN=B002OLL9BC
or
http://www.amazon.de/q1-Autohalteru...=sr_1_1?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1304165356&sr=1-1
And I wondered if one of those would be any good...
I recently got this one:
cgi.ebay.com/Windscreen-Car-Mount-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-Arc-/130502621883?pt=UK_Holders_Mounts&hash=item1e628ffabb
I must say it fits my Arc perfetly!
silasdm said:
I recently got this one:
cgi.ebay.com/Windscreen-Car-Mount-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-Arc-/130502621883?pt=UK_Holders_Mounts&hash=item1e628ffabb
I must say it fits my Arc perfetly!
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Can you tell me if a a skin cover is on the phone will it still fit on the Holders?
Brodit mount
According to their site, it will be available in 5 days.
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Can you tell me if a a skin cover is on the phone will it still fit on the Holders?
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Can't tell, if it's thin enough... I'm waiting for a skin cover, and I will report if it fits when I get it.
I use this one and is very good compared to the price
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200591474760&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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I use this one and is very good compared to the price
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200591474760&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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I like that too.. but I want to know if the phone still fit if you have a skin case on the phone. Because the mount looks like a perfect fit on the phone it self.
I got one of these for my HTC Touch HD and it works just as well for my Arc. The width is adjustable to it can clamp the phone snuggly. And it has additional legs as support that rest against the dashboard. Worked great until I got my new company car. It has stupid modern weird shaped vents that it doesn't hook onto. Not without getting in the way of the indicator stalk anyway.
Should work fine for most cars with normal air vents though.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/universal-phone-vent-holder-p27265.htm
Cheers
Dazza
Brodit just released a passive and active support (http://www.brodit.com/?lang=E). See links at The bottom of brodit webpage.
pato_bato said:
I like that too.. but I want to know if the phone still fit if you have a skin case on the phone. Because the mount looks like a perfect fit on the phone it self.
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The mount is some type of hard rubber, so it is possible to let it hold an arc with a skin case. It is usable, but can't say it's a perfect fit ;-)
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Brodit mounts
I've just checked Holder and Mounts and Brodit mounts are listed and seems to be available to buy in the UK.
The Brodit ones are good but you need first the clip for you car only and then buy the holder for the phone.
I used mostly the pasive holder and if you put in landscape and you take a sharp turn your phone can be flying (HTC diamond2). With my Nokia E65 back then the passive holder seem to be very fit so I had to put in hard and you could get some scratches on the sides ...
I think the active holder seems a better fit and keep your phone safe in landscape, but dont know for sure it seems better attached but also more expensive.
Just my two cents but overall I think Brodit doing a good job but when you buying new phones all the time it can get expensive too if you have to replace the holder everytime.
Now that I have a snap on case for the arc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13764860&postcount=71
Challenge now is will this car mount fit with this snap on case before i place the order. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&clk_rvr_id=232032065754
Anyone who has this car mount [link above] can you show a pic with a silicon case or any case on the phone with the car mount? thanks.
I got the active one from Brodit, and I can tell you, that it is excellent
Unfortunately Brodit mounts are not suitable for SE Arc with case of any sort.
I use this one by Nokia. Fits PERFECTLY, SECURELY and best part of it is that it is tiny and refined compared to the rest of the eBay ones which is huge and ugly
Been using it since Nokia E71, E72, HTC Legend and surprisingly, it fits the Arc the best
http://bit.ly/jbBWKJ
Anyone else use their cappy for monitoring bike rides, or GPS on a motorcycle? Found a few generic options, but wondering if anyone here had experience with one.
Thanks.
Search eBay for "i9000 Galaxy bicycle mount", there are many for $5 or less with shipping. I bought one like this, it's a snug fit but works well. Note that on my new road bicycle the handlebar is too thick for the clamp, I improvised by using zip ties to hold the top part of the clamp to the handlebar (leaving off the bottom part of the clamp).
Bill
I was wondering if anyone here has been able to find a waterproof case for their phone that allows you to still use it while its in the case. All the ones that I have found online are not tall enough to accommodate the height of the Galaxy Nexus.
I think the only thing we can hope for is for Lifeproof to take pity on us. But I can't see it happening any time soon
Some good news
http://support.lifeproof.com/customer/portal/articles/85756-when-will-there-be-a-lifeproof-case-for-the-droid-htc-galaxy-or-others-
I have a ram mounts medium aqua box that I use with a ram mount on my motor bike - I can vouch it's waterproof and you can use the phone in it.
IMO it'd be too bulky to use in my pocket but it's fine on the bike.
http://www.ram-mount.com/EmptyPages/AQUABOXES/AQ2MAIN/tabid/1539/Default.aspx
By pure chance I found out that my SIII with its slimline cover fitted works perfectly in my Garmin Nuvi 205 dash mount.
Secure and easy to mount, almost as if it was made for the S3.
The Garmin Part Number
Item 010-10936-00 Suction cup with bracket (Nuvi 2xx series)
Cost is around $10 - %15
Cover is a Cygnet BlackFrost Matte slim case (around $20)
I love finding a really good cost effective solution for my toys!!
Video Clip. Please excuse poor sound quality, had to dig out my old Olympus compact to make this,
Thanks, looking forward to the video.
good to know since Garmin has quality mounts.
Does it actually clip in? Is it firm?
If you remove the case, hows the fit?
Fits snugly, clips into the mount as if it was made for it,
Doesn't work without the cover though, phone is just to small,
Would be possible rather easily I might add to put some shrink tubing on the arms of the mount and build it up a little to hold the phone naked!
I wonder if it would fit with a tpu case. Your case seems pretty slim
ZaJules said:
By pure chance I found out that my SIII with its slimline cover fitted works perfectly in my Garmin Nuvi 205 dash mount.
Secure and easy to mount, almost as if it was made for the S3.
The Garmin Part Number
Item 010-10936-00 Suction cup with bracket (Nuvi 2xx series)
Cost is around $10 - %15
Cover is a Cygnet BlackFrost Matte slim case (around $20)
I love finding a really good cost effective solution for my toys!!
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Thanks for the find. Do you think it would be able to fit the S3 with an Otterbox Commuter case on? My phone's approximately 7.7mm wide with the case on.
Cheers
Might fit but it would be tight, the rounded edges of the Cygnett case allows it to clip into the holder the otter box might be to square
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my garmin gps always falls off from the windshield now..the suction cup doesn't hold..don't know how i'd feel putting my phone there..
am i suppose to wash it with soap or something to make it work again?
kl25 said:
my garmin gps always falls off from the windshield now..the suction cup doesn't hold..don't know how i'd feel putting my phone there..
am i suppose to wash it with soap or something to make it work again?
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You should get a replacement one...They are super cheap on eBay. I have one that is over 7 years old (*back when standalone GPS units were +$300!) and it still works great.
kl25 said:
my garmin gps always falls off from the windshield now..the suction cup doesn't hold..don't know how i'd feel putting my phone there..
am i suppose to wash it with soap or something to make it work again?
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I fix that with alcohol. But then I fix everything with alcohol.
universal mount
I got this car mount from amazon.com
Search for Kropsson Aero universal mount.
the design of the mount was a great plus.
Feature wise, defiantly recommend.
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I fix that with alcohol. But then I fix everything with alcohol.
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couldn't have said it better myself!!!!
I can confirm this mount works great with the rock quicksand case. Easy to put in and take out and holds rock solid. Before the case showed up I had used a couple pieces of heat shrink tubing held on with electrical tape and it worked awesome with the naked galaxy s3.
I like this style of mount because you can position the phone with it gripping the middle, top or bottom to fine tune where the screen is in relation to your windshield.
I went with this one though, instead of one of the $5 options: (replace spaces with ., I don't have enough posts to post links) www amazon com/gp/product/B0042PJ8NY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00[/url]
It's the actual oem garmin mount instead of a knockoff, and judging by the reviews the difference is the mount that holds the ball is made of metal, so it won't break. It came with one of the 3m PE Foam adhesive backed discs for mounting to the dashboard as well. Highly recommended.
I just tried it. PERFECT fit with my diztronic TPU case. Thanks OP!