While I have read other threads such as:
What is the best case?
What case do you use for xyz phone?
I've not read of solutions to those having to carry both their phone and their headset (not everyone has a Blueant Z9/Z9i/V1 that has a shirt clip as part of the unit... ).
Does such a solution exist? For example, my wife has a Motorola Razr2 V9 and is stuck using an old soft (i.e. no protection) cigarette case that can hold both the phone and her headset. I keep my Tilt in my front pocket, face directed toward my body, at the moment.
There's got to be a better solution.
I'm interested in how others are handling this as well.
The ideal phone case for me (& it doesn't exist) & my diamond would be leather, fitted, front comes off for use, and has a pocket for my BT.
Well, I was lucky enough to find an old hard eyeglass case that fits the CDMA Diamond nearly perfectly. When it's closed, the phone does not move. There is a problem with hearing the ringer though. Might have to drill a few holes.
As for the headset, I use another hard eyeglass case for them. I think I might need to find something to wind the wires around.
Guess you could use soft eyeglass cases since them come with pocket clips, sometimes.
I carry my Universal on my back pocket easily with this nice & cheap flexi skin: http://www.boxwave.com/products/flexiskin/flexiskin-qtek-9000_722.htm , and my BT headset in my neck (http://www.tecnogadgets.com/fotografias/HBH_DS980_Stere_Bluetooth_Headset_1.jpg).
I know there are a lot of new models not so bulky as Uni, but I never saw a model that can be a micro laptop and a PDA cell phone at the same time and working wonderfull with my 528Mhz processor form 2005...
Cheers,
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anyone else found that the Brodit 'active' car holder for the universal is next to useless now that the weather is getting warmer ?
i.e. the rotating ball has become loose after only having it for a few weeks and minimal use, and it doesn't support the weight of pda.
just curious if it is only mine - and i'll have to superglue the rotating ball into one position, or its a common prob and other people should avoid getting the same car holder.
The Brodit holder is attached to the "universal" goosebeck suction mount from mobilefun, which was fine for holding a xda2i - but the rotating ball on the gooseneck is even looser and has already been superglued since it cannot support weight of the active holder+xdaExec
Funny you should say that. I bought a brodit holder about 3 weeks ago for my MDA Pro, It's a great product, but I now carry a screwdriver in the car to tighten the ball socket up against the backing plate every now and then.
I've also noticed the hot weather has made a big difference in the performance of the mount.
I have not noticed it yet, but it is a worry I have had. Since I don't need to use the swivel, when it finally does get loose, I probably will just position the swivel where I want it, tighten the screw as much as i can, and then put glue around swivel mechanism.
how to tighten the ball-joint
I've also found that the mechanism isnt supporting the weight anymore, when i put my mda in the position i want, it slowly sags down until it rests on the dashboard... very anoying!
I looked if i could fasten the ball-joint again, but i cant reach it since at one side the gooseneck is stuck on it, and at the otherside the actual holder is attached with a sticker.
so i cant get either side loose in such a way that i can stick it back on again..
or am i missing something here?
is my brodit holder that much different than yours? because this seemed to be the only way to connect the parts, using the supplied dual-side stickers.
Hmm. Looking at the clip that holds the phone, you should see a deep hole in the middle of it. The screww to tighten the ball joint is in that hole. See the bottom right picture in this set, and you will see the hole:
http://www.brodit.com/news.jsp?path=static/news/int/051101.html
Maybe the is a sticker covering the hole?
Hi All,
The sticker is on the back of the tilt and swivel plate (the part that detaches - to be fitted to the proclip or gooseneck)
It would be a good idea to check that the sticker that covers the bolt is in place and that the bolt is alligned correctly and firmly in place.
Then as kindly mentioned in previous post, relocate the holder and its central large screw into the back plate and ensure it is tighted well.
I have not had any complaints on this myself, but I shall drop a note to Brodit about this to ask if they have had any other issues with the tilt and swivel mechanism.
I have to say im alarmed though to read this, Brodit gear is usually recogised as the best quality holder available.
Thanks all,
Bryson
I already worked around the problem by just bending the goosneck in such a way that it wasnt a problem that the ball-joint was in its lowest position.
But yesterday i had the time to look into this again.
indeed, there is a deep hole which gives access to the screw in the ball-joint.
problem solved...
feel kinda stupid though...
a/ i didnt notice the screw in that hole myself
b/ i wasted a month before i accepted the advice given on this forum..
but thanks anyway, my brodit is now as good as new!
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feel kinda stupid though...
a/ i didnt notice the screw in that hole myself
b/ i wasted a month before i accepted the advice given on this forum..
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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.
I'm looking for a STRONG holder for my phone that I can use to mount to my motorcycle. I have seen the iGrip holder and it seems to be the best so far, but I dont think it would hold my phone in a crash.
I plan on using GPS, maybe an accelerometer, the music player, and a Wireless webcam (rear view camera) if I can find one I could use in Ad-Hoc mode. But all of these require the phone to be visable and with the ability to use the touch screen, yet I dont want my very expensive phone to be trashed if the bike goes down because some little plastic holder lets my phone pop out.
Actually, I want something as strong as the store holders, the ones ment to lock the phone in so people dont steal it.
I dont mind making the mount for the holder to mount to the motorcycle, but making a holder to put my phone in is totally different.
Any ideas? Heck, any place where I could buy the metal mounts that the stores use?
Thanks
Same here
I'm looking for that too.
I do not have much need to use the "touchscreen" on motorcycle(would be better if I could, but I no longer looking for this feature). I'll use to GPS and to know who is calling me.
The equipment of the "RAM-MOUNT (www.ram-mount.com) seem to be cool, and they have a model (Acqua Box) that are waterproof.
Only the price is that I thought could be better, but ... There is my suggestion / tip.
If you find something better or cheaper, please tell. And preferably that ships to the world.
Any ideal if the Fuze would fit in the UNPKD RAM MEDIUM SIZE AQUA BOX?
For my Kaiser I've choosed the SMALL ACQUA BOX, but I don't know the sike of the Fuse.
Anyway, is better get a bigger than a smaller box.
In the manufacturer's Web site, both RAM and HTC, you can find the dimensions of products, including the internal space within the ACQUE BOX.
DIY
I have a Sigma tri-light for my bicycle that I modded with a piece of metal, some rubber for stability and a magnet. So far it's working quite well.
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I have a Sigma tri-light for my bicycle that I modded with a piece of metal, some rubber for stability and a magnet. So far it's working quite well.
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Sounds good...any pics of it?
Anyone got any suggestions?
Cheers
There are so many out there i wouldnt say any are bad unless they do not hold the phone, not too sure why you would want one for swimming as you will need to take the phone out to use it.
I didn't find anything waterproof yet (at least with a headphone socket). I now have a jabra bluetooth headset and I can use that to pause/get status from my running app so I'm less bothered about just using a ziploc bag for waterproof. (the headset is supposed to be rain-proof, and costs less than a new screen for the phone)
The included jabra armband is rubbish - needs elastic to be able to stay on my arm, so a suggestion would be good.
not exactly waterproof armband, but...
I bought an SGS2 specific neoprene armband (think it was the Belkin one) and if there's any chance of rain I first put my phone in one of those zippable/ziplock/sealable sandwich bags.
Makes it completely waterproof and the touch screen still works... although I don't know if I'd go for a swim with it...! Fine for running though.
Hi all,
just e tip: a dedicated carholder for this phone is ahrd to find and a little expensive if i'm honest.
if you search for a dedicated carholder form LG G2 on Ebay or such, this will do just aswell. mind you, with a little creative puzzling.
the size between these phones is comparable....not EXACTLY the same.
i've taken a light and heated the corners and the 'clipping and unclipping thingy' without the phone in it one by one.
After heating, fitted the phone in and pressen on the each corner-part and pushed the holder around it.
It fits pretty good and will not snap out easliy.
be careful after applying a heat source......ths plastic can be VERY HOT. insert phone and press it onto a surface.
no promises on the result ofocurse.....just thought i'd share it........
I just wanted to add that I went a different direction with this, and it works great.
I bought a http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Samsung-Galaxy-Active-Unicorn/dp/B00DY2SEFE
Then I bought the quadlock mounts
The adapter for the phone
http://www.quadlockcase.com/products/universal-adapter
then bought the bike mount
http://www.quadlockcase.com/products/quad-lock-bar-mount-pro
and car mount
http://www.quadlockcase.com/products/quad-lock-car-mount
I attached the universal adapter to the back of my phone (easy easy compared to the otterbox stuff out there, since unicorn beatle case is uniformly flat already, it is why i chose it)
Now i attach it to my bike/car when I need to, and it doesnt make it too much bulkier. I actually have 2 cases, one with and one without the adapter, and I switch them out if I am going to go biking, or on a long trip where I might use the GPS.
there are really stable BikeMounts from Upmove:
http://www.upmove.eu/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-fahrradhalterungen/705j43k34u55.html