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Anyone found a good car windshield mount for using GPS?
All the ones I've seen looks like they'd block view and are all designed to hold it vertically. (Would be be afraid of it falling out if there were not support on all 4 sides)
here's the samsung OEM one, probably the most secure but i just don't like the amount of visual "real estate" it takes up - ie too likely to block view of the road http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...ype=acc_detail&subsubtype=car-kits&returnurl=
i ordered one of these, fairly cheap, and it is a 3 point grip, off ebay, but figured it would serve till i decided which one i wanted to go with
might just make out of fiberglass to mount low on top of the dashboard (ie no pedestal)
same seller on ebay has two others, one is very similiar to the samsungs in term of the pedestal and the other is vent mount
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190409500795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00343295O/
I'm thinking about this one. I don't want anything on my windshield or dash.
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down8 said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00343295O/
I'm thinking about this one. I don't want anything on my windshield or dash.
-bZj
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I actually like that one... My phone doesn't get here until Tuesday (hopefully) but this looks like a great option
i like the samsung one actually, looks sturdy and secure, and the details say it comes with a suction cup windshield mount and a dash mount. I signed up to be notified of when the backorder clears up. Considering I cleared up my phone's gps issues today, i'm actually excited for this.
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here's the samsung OEM one, probably the most secure but i just don't like the amount of visual "real estate" it takes up - ie too likely to block view of the road http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...ype=acc_detail&subsubtype=car-kits&returnurl=
i ordered one of these, fairly cheap, and it is a 3 point grip, off ebay, but figured it would serve till i decided which one i wanted to go with
might just make out of fiberglass to mount low on top of the dashboard (ie no pedestal)
same seller on ebay has two others, one is very similiar to the samsungs in term of the pedestal and the other is vent mount
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190409500795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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I like that mount let us know how you like it.
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I like that mount let us know how you like it.
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actually have it here now (came in the other day) and i was more impressed with it than i expected to be - the mechanical functions of the suction lock handle &
the knob that tightens the ball socket at the back of the holder (that socket that lets you finitely adjust angle 3 dimensionally) is actually impressively solid
the plastic holder shell, once i got it on the bracket, is stronger than i imagined - for $11 shipped, i'm happy and may just stay with this one
I bought this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-M...Accessories&hash=item1c1429513c#ht_2148wt_784
It's tiny, I love it
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here's the samsung OEM one, probably the most secure but i just don't like the amount of visual "real estate" it takes up - ie too likely to block view of the road ...
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I'm thinking of buying that ebay one. Does it have a hole for the camera? Not that I will use it too much but it would be cool to have a dash cam
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I'm thinking of buying that ebay one. Does it have a hole for the camera? Not that I will use it too much but it would be cool to have a dash cam
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wouldn't take much to cut a hole in it, but that isn't a bad idea - i've actually had moments where i thought about getting one everytime some idiot nearly causes an accident by cutting in front of me, from 2 lanes over to make an exit ramp he shouldn't be trying to make, only to hit the brakes hard just as he's in front of me (the cabs in vegas have em)
I got one that mounts in the cup holder. In my truck the windshield is too far away but there is a cup holder in the perfect position. The main cup holder that I use is still open so I don't lose anything. Also, it rotates to landscape mode (either direction) with a click.
http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-UC..._1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1279480388&sr=8-1
yea i guess it wouldn't take too much effort to take a dremel to the mount and make a hole for the camera.
Some one a few posts up linked to a very small mount that would leave the top of the phone uncovered.
i don't know if you guys know about the brodit/proclip ones, but they have been the best mount i've found for just about any phone or device i've ever used.
its an intermodal system that has an attatchment custom made for your car model and a separate one for your specific device.
i have found those to be the absolute best, hands down. i live in socal and spend a good part of my life on the road so i have tried about every brand and these are the best.
http://www.proclipusa.com/
they only have one for the galaxy s right now, but i emailed my customer service rep and he emailed back right away telling me they are working on a custom one for the vibrant and that he would email me when they were done.
i am currently using my hd2 mount with the gelskin on which sorta works until they come up with one for this device.
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i don't know if you guys know about the brodit/proclip ones, but they have been the best mount i've found for just about any phone or device i've ever used.
its an intermodal system that has an attatchment custom made for your car model and a separate one for your specific device.
i have found those to be the absolute best, hands down. i live in socal and spend a good part of my life on the road so i have tried about every brand and these are the best.
they only have one for the galaxy s right now, but i emailed my customer service rep and he emailed back right away telling me they are working on a custom one for the vibrant and that he would email me when they were done.
i am currently using my hd2 mount with the gelskin on which sorta works until they come up with one for this device.
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looks really nice, but hella expensive once you add the car mount and the device holder. i thought samsung's was expensive, but unless there's some huge benefit to the proclip i'm going to probably get samsung's or a 3rd party generic mount like arkon's universal mount
well the advantage such as it is is that once you buy the car mount it works for all devices in the future and fits your specific car like a glove. especially useful if you have a unique car (i drive an element) where suction mounts or other things don't work. i know its expensive, but i've found it to be worth it. my devices never fall or hit anything or vibrate and are always exactly within arms reach. definitely an investment though.
I haven't received my phone yet but does anybody know if the Vibrant has a "Car Mode"
I know the original droid would sense the magnets in the oem car mount go into car mode automatically. The Droid X does also.
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I haven't received my phone yet but does anybody know if the Vibrant has a "Car Mode"
I know the original droid would sense the magnets in the oem car mount go into car mode automatically. The Droid X does also.
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sort of.
It's not like my old nexus one .
All it does is reads you your emails and texts
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....they only have one for the galaxy s right now, but i emailed my customer service rep and he emailed back right away telling me they are working on a custom one for the vibrant and that he would email me when they were done....
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I thought the dimensions and specs for the internation galaxy s and the vibrant were identical?
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sort of.
It's not like my old nexus one .
All it does is reads you your emails and texts
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How do you put it into car mode?
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How do you put it into car mode?
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I'm pretty sure you could install that one car app on the Vibrant. I forgot what it was exactly called. Anyways, go to Settings > Text to Speech > Driving Mode.
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I thought the dimensions and specs for the internation galaxy s and the vibrant were identical?
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i think you might be right... i know they are usually very specific about testing and stuff, so if that's the case im sure they will update the listing to say its available for both. on the hd2 the dimensions were slightly off and they had a mount for the tmous hd2 out about three days after launch.
EDIT: looking at official specs, the vibrant is supposed to be 0.3mm wider, for what its worth
dunno about the car mode, but doesn't sound like its the same thing. the question would be: does the vibrant have a magnetic sensor? otherwise its just going to have to be some kind of app, which i do not believe is included, but might be available on market...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ELOOZO/ref=oss_product
I'm using it and its good. Doesn't block any of the ports/buttons. Can be fixed to the Dashboard and vent. I would suggest this for anyone looking for a Captivate car mount. It's not too pricey too.
Only negative comment I have about this one is that , the locking and unlocking mechanism is not too smooth. Everything else is good
I like this one better.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779393
plus its cheaper...
Srikar_NBK said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ELOOZO/ref=oss_product
I'm using it and its good. Doesn't block any of the ports/buttons. Can be fixed to the Dashboard and vent. I would suggest this for anyone looking for a Captivate car mount. It's not too pricey too.
Only negative comment I have about this one is that , the locking and unlocking mechanism is not too smooth. Everything else is good
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I had almost the exact same car mount as that. Mine was a Rocketfish from BestBuy, but I took it back and got this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875998664
Its WAY better. Also, there are already a couple or more threads about car docks.
I would have gotten that one but it would have meant taking the case on and off my phone.... so no deal
SoundGate
I use this
http://www.amazon.com/SoundGate-M2-engineered-Blackberry-portable/dp/B001Q3M0NU
to use this, you'll need to stick a small circular piece of metal to the back of your phone. This was the big decision point, because I generally don't like to put any kind of cases/mods on the phone.
But, once you get over that, it's superb mount. you stick another holder on your dashboard, and that's it. I put 2 of these mounts in my 2 cars, so I can use it on both cars.
here a good and cheap one
I order two of these back in November and they work well. Plus, when I ditch my Captivate when the Atrix arrives, I won't have to replace my phone mount because it will work with it as well.
http://www.meritline.com/car-holder-for-cell-phone---p-44738.aspx
Hi - just got an email from Proclip announcing their Glacier vehicle mount options (I'd emailed them previously asking if anything was coming). If you haven't seen them before, they use a 2 stage system, with custom mounts for vehicles paired with custom holders for phones. On the plus side, this means that you get a proper mount that (at least as far as my old mount for my HTC Kaiser) fits well. On the down side they are pricey.
My biggest disappointment with this one - like the T-Mobile desk dock, they've gone for USB rather than the pins for charging. Who knows - maybe they've got the tolerances right and these ones won't scratch phones, but I'm not sure I'm willing to for out $59-$79 (I already own the vehicle mount for my car) to find out. I might go for the non-powered mount which will be listed soon according to their email. It should be at least $25 cheaper going on their usual pricing schemes. Anyway, I thought I'd pass this on.
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...d=&parent_category=4&d_pcat=13720&d_cat=18563
Well, that's disappointing. But so far, every accessory for this phone has been...
Thanks for the post.
Updated with the power-less mount for $35
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionp...older=false&have_mount=true&p_pageid=1&dtype=
Only thing i don't like about these is taking my phone out of it's case to use it. I have the hard plastic one with the kickstand from tmobile and love the case and the extra grip on the sides. I tried one of those new cases with the sticky back and i guess my phone was too heavy for it with the case, and it was crap, lol. Gonna have to keep looking for the perfect one.
So it's time to find a car mount for the SGS2.
For the HD2 I used an air vent mount (this). I don't like the windscreen suction mounts (just my preference, even though they tend to be more flexible in terms of positioning the device), and the positioning of the air vent mount is almost perfect in my car. The only thing that is a little annoying is that the fixed one obviously don't allow any turning at all, which can be annoying when it's sunny as I'd prefer to have the screen point more directly at me.
Therefore I'm looking for an air vent mount that has some sort of swivel included - basically something similar to this for, or perhaps something more generic like this or this.
Has anyone used any of these (or the windscreen suction mount equivalents) from either Ultimate Addons or Arkon? How well made and durable are they? How well do they hold their position?
Are there other ones I've missed that I should consider?
Thanks in advance for any input!
I'm looking for the same thing, preferably specific to the S2 (much better to slip it into a custom holder, rather than placing it in a generic one then tighten the grips etc).
Something like this (no link allowed.. see gripmount on mobilefun) on the air vent would be great.
I also like vent holders! I just buy a cheap generic one and modify it to fit my needs.
Obviously this involves taking apart my vent and drilling holes in the phone holder, put you get just the thing you need! Plus its also wayyyy more stable as you use cable ties to get it solidly in place.
The mounts that usually come with the vent holder are flimsy and usually end up falling off!
The gripmount on mobilefun looks great, but I can't see how it manages to fit the SGS2 both with and without a case! I'm using a silicone skin with mine and would rather have something that will work without me having to take it on and off. Is the mount slightly bendy so the phone just clips in? Anyone got any experience of these?
I've decided to just hold fire until the official Samsung mount comes out - it looks pretty good on their website and I can order the desktop dock at the same time.
Breffo multi-fuctional Car-dock/Cradle
I saw this product last year and thought this might be interesting?! My apologies for not yet have those for review, didn't need it yet. But when i have a car this i would definitely buy.
The brand is Breffo and the product is Spiderpodium, there website is www.breffo.com
Interesting idea . . . on fleabay for £13 (item 200603319280)
Might pick one up and see how it works as a vent holder . . .
Edit: The reviews are great, so ordered a black one off ebay. There are white ones for just £8 on Amazon if you're not fussed about colour! Will return and let y'all know how well it works . . .
Spiderpodium looks superb, definitely getting one of those. One of the ebay sellers is only around the corner from me, so I've contacted to ask if I can collect. Will report back once I've got hold of one.
I've made my own:
robbiekhan that looks awesome, good work. How much would you charge to make more had to ask lol
It's simple case (hah!!) of sticking and cutting a few bits together really so i couldn't charge to do such a thing as you'd be much better off doing it lol, plus it's fun, something you've made and it can be a conversation piece
My HTC Desire mount DIY article can be found on LifeHacker, method is exactly the same, just omit anything Desire for Galaxy S II
http://lifehacker.com/5593245/build-a-custom-phone-car-mount-for-under-10
Looks so cool! What case did you use - the one from ebay you mentioned in the other tread?
Just bought this: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-windshield-mini-holder-swivel-mount-for-cell-phone-5-0-7-5cm-41529
It's just under 4€ :O So you can't go wrong whit it.
http://youtu.be/ZR5oWIzW_Ns
EDIT: Also this might be interesting too: Mini Car Cigarette Powered 1000mA USB Adapter/Charger
Yup same case!
Yufina said:
Just bought this: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-windshield-mini-holder-swivel-mount-for-cell-phone-5-0-7-5cm-41529
It's just under 4€ :O So you can't go wrong whit it.
http://youtu.be/ZR5oWIzW_Ns
EDIT: Also this might be interesting too: Mini Car Cigarette Powered 1000mA USB Adapter/Charger
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That looks very good actually! Going to buy! If anything it means I don't need to take my phone out of the case
I'm going to pick up a Griffin Windowseat I think, as I need something compatible with other phones too.
I have got one one the magic mounts (aka Dash Genie), but due to the textured back the SGS2 doesn't stick
If you wanted universal vent mount, have a look at this by Herbert Richter. If you however want a device specific, and if you want a small project, than I see that Brodit holder for Samsung Galaxy S II seems to be listed, you can covert this into a vent mount or windscreen suction mount using this adaptor plate.
Nice - thanks. For now I decided to take a punt on the £8 white Spiderpodium for its uniqueness - when it arrives I'll see how well made and durable it is, and if that doesn't work out I think a custom/self-made solution might well be the way to go.
Yufina said:
Just bought this: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-windshield-mini-holder-swivel-mount-for-cell-phone-5-0-7-5cm-41529
It's just under 4€ :O So you can't go wrong whit it.
http://youtu.be/ZR5oWIzW_Ns
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Looks good and cheap enough!
Mine arrived this morning, check out a quick review and a couple of pics here
Summary: great! Will probably get another one, in fact
robbiekhan said:
I've made my own:
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Looks very good!
Let's see if I can make one myself
Yufina said:
Just bought this: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-windshield-mini-holder-swivel-mount-for-cell-phone-5-0-7-5cm-41529
It's just under 4€ :O So you can't go wrong whit it.
http://youtu.be/ZR5oWIzW_Ns
EDIT: Also this might be interesting too: Mini Car Cigarette Powered 1000mA USB Adapter/Charger
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I wonder if this will work if you attatch it to the windshield...
On the left of the SGS2 there are the volume buttons. And the miniholder, is really, ehhhh, mini... So I think the phone will hit the window, or if you place it in the holder in a way the phone does not hit the window the volume buttons will be pressed all the time...
I'd prefer something windshield mounted. If I'm not getting the 3-pin version, I don't see why I should have to remove my case for the car dock, so I'd like one of those generic car mounts.
I have no experience with them though. What's the best one? Any recommendations?
check out Ram Mounts. google it
They are the most sturdy, but can be expensive.
i use the X mount one with my gnex and its awesome.
FYI I saw someone mention using the standard Garmin nuvi suction cup mount, with a GN in a case it does seem to fit.
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i have the european dock (3 pins present) and very firm. Little tight but other than that holds it very well
Javillanueva67 said:
i have the european dock (3 pins present) and very firm. Little tight but other than that holds it very well
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This thread is about the verizon nexus. You say you have the european samsung dock with the pogo pins and the verizon phone fits in it?
If so, do the pins line up and work to put in in car mode?
I ordered the VZW/LTE specific version of the car dock from mycellworld.com. its supposedly legit in that it has the 3 pins and is definitely for the LTE handset. its on back order, supposed to ship next week. will review as soon as it shows up.
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p.s. I have the extended OEM battery and I also have the generic car dock (no 3 pins) and it fits no problem.
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I know you said you prefer windshield mounted but I just bought the Tetrax FIXWAY mount and I love it. There is a large thread on it with lots of pics/videos. That thread is one of the reasons I bought it.
I too was looking for a car mount to be used with a case and an extended battery. I was just going to use a generic one off of amazon that was like a clamp style. Even though the Tetrax doesn't suction cup to the windshield, I think it is worth you looking at if you haven't already.
I mounted mine onto my dash and think it works perfectly. It doesn't obstruct my view at all and its is just a quick glance down to check navigation/music.
The phone is really quick to just 'snap' it in place. The only downside to me is that you have to manually plug in the power and aux cords but I don't even see this as a true downside since you will have to do this with any generic mount you would need in order to keep the case on.
If you are interested and would like me to take any additional pictures for you just let me know and I would be happy to do what I can
ProClip adjustable width mount is what I'd recommend
bpowder1966 said:
check out Ram Mounts. google it
They are the most sturdy, but can be expensive.
i use the X mount one with my gnex and its awesome.
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I ordered the X-grip mount with a medium size arm and the adhesive rubber ball base(I plan on keeping my car until its run into the ground) on January 11th.
Soon after ordering they informed me that the base wasn't in stock but it would ship out in 1-2 weeks. 2 weeks past with no word, then he said it would ship out at the end of the week. Still no shipping
I figured CS people would know not to give unrealistic ETA dates(especially when ram-mount makes the damn things themselves), especially over and over again, stringing the customer along...
rickt said:
I ordered the VZW/LTE specific version of the car dock from mycellworld.com. its supposedly legit in that it has the 3 pins and is definitely for the LTE handset. its on back order, supposed to ship next week. will review as soon as it shows up.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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Let us know when you get it because I read a lot on the thread about the 3-pin that some people got burned by claims of the docks having 3 pin connection when they actually didn't. Keep us updated!
bpowder1966 said:
check out Ram Mounts. google it
They are the most sturdy, but can be expensive.
i use the X mount one with my gnex and its awesome.
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Can it swivel to horizontal mode? Currently, this one seems to be the best.
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I know you said you prefer windshield mounted but I just bought the Tetrax FIXWAY mount and I love it. There is a large thread on it with lots of pics/videos. That thread is one of the reasons I bought it.
I too was looking for a car mount to be used with a case and an extended battery. I was just going to use a generic one off of amazon that was like a clamp style. Even though the Tetrax doesn't suction cup to the windshield, I think it is worth you looking at if you haven't already.
I mounted mine onto my dash and think it works perfectly. It doesn't obstruct my view at all and its is just a quick glance down to check navigation/music.
The phone is really quick to just 'snap' it in place. The only downside to me is that you have to manually plug in the power and aux cords but I don't even see this as a true downside since you will have to do this with any generic mount you would need in order to keep the case on.
If you are interested and would like me to take any additional pictures for you just let me know and I would be happy to do what I can
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I'm really tempted. Both options above are expensive. I was worried that the attachment thing might look like ****, but from the pictures in that thread, it doesn't look too bad. Same question though, can I turn it to landscape for Navigation? Also, how sturdy is the connection? Will it fall off as my car hits a bump or something?
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+1 to ProClip! They have a mount that can adjust with different cases, and it's very sturdy. The one I have mounts to my vent though (I prefer this anyway since my windshield is so...sloped). They are kinda pricey also, but they don't look too bulky and are specifically made for your car model. I love mine.
Would like to bump this thread to see if anyone else had suggestions for good universal car mounts/docks that will work with a GNEX in a case.
Samcobra said:
I'd prefer something windshield mounted. If I'm not getting the 3-pin version, I don't see why I should have to remove my case for the car dock, so I'd like one of those generic car mounts.
I have no experience with them though. What's the best one? Any recommendations?
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try the iBolt pro dock alumina... this car dock works with just about any phone, and especially works great with the galaxy nexus.... this cardock allows you to place it on either the windshield, dashboard, or air vent since extra pins are supplied to place the dock there and theres no need to remove your case from your phone... which is a god send.. it only cost me about $35 on amazon, so i cant argue with the price... i have excellent photos of it, that i'll share as soon as i reach the 10 post mark, that allows me to attach files and externals link...
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i have excellent photos of it, that i'll share as soon as i reach the 10 post mark, that allows me to attach files and externals link...
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You're past 10 posts, pics please!