Back in the day (2yrs ago) I used the product from Griffin called the “window seat” for my Itouch and I loved it. It never fell, The support was firm meaning when I hit bumps (potholes and the occasional prostitute) the device wouldn’t move but I could easily move it with my hand. so here’s my idea, I am going to get another Window seat (comes with the mount kit/arms an Itouch bracket and an iphone bracket) and cut the mount case for the iphone so that just the back connector is left (basically cutting the case part off). Then I will gorilla glue the bracket to a chepo hard evo case which will serve as my new mount, best of all I can Qik my drives with it being mounted in the window (makes me feel like a celebrity…Now where’s my Bentley?)
My question to you: What hard case would be your first choice? (Think cheap and durable and has to be hard plastic)
Edit: saw this in the other custom mount thread and i think i will take his advice and go with the case from handhelditems.com
Here is a pic of the windows seat so you can get an idea of how it will work.
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psx2p said:
Back in the day (2yrs ago) I used the product from Griffin called the “window seat” for my Itouch and I loved it. It never fell, The support was firm meaning when I hit bumps (potholes and the occasional prostitute) the device wouldn’t move but I could easily move it with my hand. so here’s my idea, I am going to get another Window seat (comes with the mount kit/arms an Itouch bracket and an iphone bracket) and cut the mount case for the iphone so that just the back connector is left (basically cutting the case part off). Then I will gorilla glue the bracket to a chepo hard evo case which will serve as my new mount, best of all I can Qik my drives with it being mounted in the window (makes me feel like a celebrity…Now where’s my Bentley?)
My question to you: What hard case would be your first choice? (Think cheap and durable and has to be hard plastic)
Edit: saw this in the other custom mount thread and i think i will take his advice and go with the case from handhelditems.com
Here is a pic of the windows seat so you can get an idea of how it will work.
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Great idea... I need something like this for my Evo to sit in my pop up nav compartment.. Any places that sell this Griffin product on the cheap?
I like your thinking on this. My dashboard, however is not a perfectly smooth surface (2000 Honda Civic), would this thing stick?
norkoastal said:
Great idea... I need something like this for my Evo to sit in my pop up nav compartment.. Any places that sell this Griffin product on the cheap?
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not to my knowledge but if so i would also like to know.
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I like your thinking on this. My dashboard, however is not a perfectly smooth surface (2000 Honda Civic), would this thing stick?
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probably not if its a soft surface, that's why i stick it to the windshield and hang it right below my rear view, my dash wouldn't allow it to stick lol
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Everyone knows by now that the Atrix mounts do not work with most cases, especially with the Otterbox Defender case since it is rather large. In my quest for a car windshield mount I happened to come across an extra mount for my garmin Nuvi GPS that I had sitting around. After checking out the size I realized it could easily be modified to be used with the Atrix Otterbox Defender case.
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What you need:
Motorola Atrix Otterbox Defender Case
Garmin Nuvi windshield mount (cheap on ebay) http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=garmin+nuvi+mount&_sacat=See-All-Categories
"Compatible Models: Garmin NUVI 200, 200W, 205, 205W, 250, 250W, 255, 255W, 260, 260W, 265T, 265WT, 270, 275T. "
Thin Foam padding (I used some I had left over from an Air conditioner installation)
Scissors
Dremel & #420 Cutoff wheel
All you need to do is trim the bottom and top "tabs" for the Garmin mount with your dremel cutoff wheel. While I didn't do the cleanest job, I'm sure you can make it look nicer if you care to. Use the plastic indentations on the Defender case to determine how much to cut off of the Garmin mount.
You will want to start your cuts to the left side of the original Garmin "tab", The reason for this is that you want the phone to sit the furthest to the right hand side as you can get it, so that the flap for the usb power cord plugin can open without hitting anything. By starting to the left side you will have ample room.
After you do the cuts if you test fit your phone in the modified cradle you will notice that there is a bit of side to side play, and if you shake the crap out of it the phone will fall off of the mount. To remedy this situation and put tension onto the new mounts I used my scissors and cut (2) very thin pieces of sticky-backed foam. I had some sitting around from a air conditioner installation, but you should be able to get it anywhere those types of things are sold. Stick them onto the backing as in the photo above and you are done.
That's it. You now have a nice cheap dock for your Otterbox Defender-equipped Atrix.
Enjoy.
Great mod! I've been looking for something like this since I got my otterbox.
I had been toying with the idea of trying to get a hold of an additional belt clip and modding that with a suction cup mount but they aren't available separate from the case.
It's great to see a simple solution that is readily available and inexpensive to boot.
Thanks for sharing!
Glad I could help, I was in the same predicament. This works great and for cheap. Those mounts sell on ebay for like 4-6 bux or cheaper.
There's no need to trim if you already have the belt clip that comes with the defender case, the Garmin Nuvi holder will just clip right to the belt clip...
Wow. Necropost! Great first post.
Anyone know? Wanna grab one from Best Buy today but want to know if it works
Cant imagine they would since the GT is longer and narrower...
Gonna second this to increase my post count... A nice messenger bag would work tho
Most that I have tried do not. They leave a small gap where the top of the hole to the pouch would normally touch the bottom.
The 10.1 is just a little bit too long. I'm currently using a 10" netbook sleeve until I decide what I want to do...
Wont fit.
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10" netbook items work...but none are a snug fit. Ipad is no go because of dimensions.
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10" netbook items work...but none are a snug fit. Ipad is no go because of dimensions.
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It fits... but 1 car fits into an airplane hanger, doesn't make it right tho, haha
damn, I got the keyboard dock so I dont need a case that is also a stand, I just want a pouch to put it in when its in my bookbag etc to protect the screen. Any suggestions?
DroidHam said:
damn, I got the keyboard dock so I dont need a case that is also a stand, I just want a pouch to put it in when its in my bookbag etc to protect the screen. Any suggestions?
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There are a few on ebay:
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Fair-Pri...286603010&_sid=62662480&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
But other than being patient until more products are released, there's not much you can do. Remember, the iPad has been out for over a year, the iPad2 for months and this thing 5 days. Be patient.
I picked up a $10 neoprene netbook bag from the discard bin at a computer shop to use for now. Ideal, no. Functional and temporary, yes. For the first two days I used a bubble envelope - no joke. It was my "theft deterrent bag"...
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It fits... but 1 car fits into an airplane hanger, doesn't make it right tho, haha
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I think you were looking for the 'hotdog down a hallway' analagy...
Anyways... ipad2 != Tab 10.1
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I swear, that dude is saying "U mad, bro?"
I'm using this one. It's snug, but fits well. Plus it has a pouch in the front for my Mifi and cable.
Belkin Vue Sleeve
The neoprene roocase for the ipad2 is a very tight fit but should give good protection.
This fits, but is a little snug in the width. Got it on closeout for $10 at Staples.
Just got it and installed it. Usual brodit quality. Tight fit, no chance to use it with any case. I'll probably try to modify it at some point to be able to use it with skinomi carbon fiber but I'm waiting for the delivery and I'm not sure yet whether it'll be good enough to keep it.
If anybody has any questions regarding this holder I'm happy to help.
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Note is the only camera I have so to see the phone in the holder try this link. That's where I bought it from.
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-brodit-in-car-holder-brodit-cradle-mount-511303.html
That thing hanging on the side is my trusty Jawbone on the hook
You can also see that I've put additional spacers between the car vent mount and the holder itself. I like to be able to press the touchscreen without taking my hand off the wheel. It doesn't mean that I play with my phone while driving...
Not much else to say. Brodit is good - very simple but it's the only holder that I ever had that doesn't squeak, rattle, shake, fall apart, and I don't ever have to fish for the phone under the passenger seat after some emergency situation on the road etc.
pjm77 said:
Just got it and installed it. Usual brodit quality. Tight fit, no chance to use it with any case. I'll probably try to modify it at some point to be able to use it with skinomi carbon fiber but I'm waiting for the delivery and I'm not sure yet whether it'll be good enough to keep it.
If anybody has any questions regarding this holder I'm happy to help.
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A picture can speak a 1000 words
Yes, pictures please
Thank you for that tidbit.
I have been a long time, happy customer, of proclipusa.com and have emailed them to find out when we might be able to get the brodit GNote holder here on this side of the pond.
This is the one I use for my note:
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionpath=383&pageid=15349&processor=content&pcategoryid=13759&categoryid=18231&lightwindow=true&usermode=_dualselect&v_pcat=&v_cat=&year=&d_pcat=13759&d_cat=18231&have_holder=false&have_mount=true&p_pageid=1&dtype=
It's adjustable so you can use it with or without a case, or most cases. I used it for my iPhone and GSII. My Note fits very well with the Original Flipcase.
pics please，enjoy pics
can the Proclipusa #875214 Adjustable holder hold just the note with no case or gel?
I see that Proclipusa.com JUST listed holders for the Note today.
My question is how well does the adjustable one that can hold the note with a gel or case. item#875214 hold the Note without any case or flip case?
I ask as I may or may not get the flip case down the road IF this one holds the naked Note well,
Otherwise I will get item# 511303
here: http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...ote/holder-with-tilt-swivel-511303-18842.aspx
i have purchased multiple times from them and am extremely happy with the quality, etc.
I've just ordered this: http://www.mountguys.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TAB178
Anyone tried it? Once I get it I'm shure to make a review
Shipping to Norway is slooow, so it will take a while
I'd be very interested to see how you like this product once you get it. Specifically, I'd like to know the range of motion the mount has and how well it sticks to the dash, since tab + case can be pretty heavy. Oh, and whether we can access the charging port, buttons, etc.
Thanks, guinea pig
I really don't like those window mounts becouse they block too much of the view. Plus that I got my phone holder sucked to the window already.
I'm not so confident that glue or whatever really does hold up, at least not with my leather case on. It does add some weight.. But I shure will let you guys know how it does
i would love to hear your review of this product. thanks for taking the time to post.
The case came fast considering it shipped halfway across the u.s. in three days from start to my door.
Pros:
Fits the tab well,
built like the mount I'll last
The spring is tensioned enough to hold the tab but not tight enough to be squeezing the tab to death
The sticky mount when put on the right surface holds really well.
Cons:
The grips that hold the tab have to be off set so the top grips don't press on the volume buttons. (This only matters if your ocd and want the grips to be centered xD
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The suction cup works amazing IF set in the right surface. My dash is fairly flat but pretty curved and the mount doesn't hold, it feels like its stuck then you stick the tab in and start driving and it randomly lets go a minute or so later. If your dash has a flat surface then don't worry it grips amazing if the surface is flat.
They say it wont leave a mark (residue) but it slightly does. I have two cars, one with a black dash and one with a beige dash. The beige dash has a slight round spot from the pad.
When the tab is mounted it wiggles really easily. Not because its a bad design but its just because its adjustable and adjustable things wiggle when a heavy tab is stuck on it. It stays in a set position but if you tap it, it wiggles.
Seems like there are more cons then pros, but don't be discouraged. For $30 you cant get much better if a dash mount. I love the design and would definitely get another just because the cons are more of miniscule and you won't get rid of them without paying more than this mount is.
Overall I'm impressed
Well worth the $30
Hi all...
I've been using this phone for long time but never successfully found a good car mount. I don't want suction cup style, nor air vent clip. I am thinking of getting one of those magnetic ones. I heard comments about strong magnet interferes the screen on/off. But my main concern is the design of our phone. Our ZF2 has curved back. But this magnetic mount required to have best performance on regular phone with flat back.
I would like comment from those who used this kind of magnetic mount.
TIA
I have the aukey one. I bent the metal plate and can fit it behind the stock back cover.
It's the best set up.
No extra bulge. No case.
Jump in car.
Put on magnet. Holds tight.
Doesn't affect GPS or reception.
AUKEY 360 Degree Universal Car Holder Magnetic Air Vent Mount Smartphone Dock Mobile Phone Holder for iPhone 6S 5 Samsung S6 HTC
http://s.aliexpress.com/F3ArU3me
(from AliExpress Android)
I use this and work very good
http://pt.aliexpress.com/item/With-..._9&btsid=2e3ff2bf-60e4-47c5-a102-e512c8d66999
No problem with back curve of our zenfone 2. Strong and effective. But with no case. If i try to put magnet inside the case the strong isnt enough. I hold but fall down when you grab a hola in the street
I use with a case and the magnet in back of case. Very nice
P.S - Doesent affect anything in screen or coverage. Double tap work as it should
I had one of this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MEMTEQ-Univ...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I was very sceptic in the beginning, but it worked nicely, no problem with the curved back. However when I wanted to use it with a cover as well, it didn't hold any more. At that point I replaced the piece of metal provided in the packet with a larger metal piece which I stick in between the case and the back, and that way I got it holding with, but not perfectly.
Conclusion, only buy magnet holder if you are using your ZF without any flipcover or anything else.
Thx! Is yours ball joint standard 17mm one? The thing is... before I could wait someone to feedback here, I decided to purchase the Arkon ones (non magnetic mount) that has a standard 17mm ball join on a AMPS plate (as shown below) that stick with on my existing mount.
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Emil Borconi said:
I had one of this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MEMTEQ-Univ...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I was very sceptic in the beginning, but it worked nicely, no problem with the curved back. However when I wanted to use it with a cover as well, it didn't hold any more. At that point I replaced the piece of metal provided in the packet with a larger metal piece which I stick in between the case and the back, and that way I got it holding with, but not perfectly.
Conclusion, only buy magnet holder if you are using your ZF without any flipcover or anything else.
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JDM STi said:
Thx! Is yours ball joint standard 17mm one? The thing is... before I could wait someone to feedback here, I decided to purchase the Arkon ones (non magnetic mount) that has a standard 17mm ball join on a AMPS plate (as shown below) that stick with on my existing mount.
JDM STi
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Never measured it to be honest, but looks like.