found a really good car mount for the xoom from Amazon ; well built, super stable, strong suction, easy to take off.
i drive a 08 subaru wrx so u know the ride is harsh and bumpy. that being said the mount has never fallen off with the relatively, big and heavy xoom on it.
im also using the COPILOT nav app from the market. full gps and mapping without the use of data. Best 4 bux i ever invested.
here's the amazon link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T4XKVY/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img
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Sweet! Just ordered it.
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I'm wondering whether you've had any viewability problems with that kind of setup? Both on the road and on the Xoom screen itself?
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I'm wondering whether you've had any viewability problems with that kind of setup? Both on the road and on the Xoom screen itself?
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none whatsoever at that mounting point. if it was any higher in to the windshield i would get glare.
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ba... they don't ship it to my country...
ryan562 said:
found a really good car mount for the xoom from Amazon ; well built, super stable, strong suction, easy to take off.
i drive a 08 subaru wrx so u know the ride is harsh and bumpy. that being said the mount has never fallen off with the relatively, big and heavy xoom on it.
im also using the COPILOT nav app from the market. full gps and mapping without the use of data. Best 4 bux i ever invested.
here's the amazon link
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That is awesome!!
What app is the gps software???
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That is awesome!!
What app is the gps software???
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CoPilot. Best 5 bucks I ever invested. Doesn't require data for live navigation. Excellent lane assistance and visuals. Optimized for the xoom
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Dude!! Be very careful with this thing, I bought this after your post, and I've had it for 20 mins and it's dropped my Xoom twice already. Don't mean to be like that, but unless you want your $600 tablet busted up, I would highly recommend you take caution with this thing. Great in theory, worthless in practice.
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Dude!! Be very careful with this thing, I bought this after your post, and I've had it for 20 mins and it's dropped my Xoom twice already. Don't mean to be like that, but unless you want your $600 tablet busted up, I would highly recommend you take caution with this thing. Great in theory, worthless in practice.
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Weird. Been using mines for the past two weeks and no drops. I also drive with a heavy foot on my gas at times in my wrx and still no drops
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I think here in Wisc I'd get pulled over with that. It looks to obstruct the view of the road just a bit too much.
And in my Jeep I'd have no luck of getting it that close to the dash.
Cool find though! I still gotta get some metal and make me my mount lol
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Dude!! Be very careful with this thing, I bought this after your post, and I've had it for 20 mins and it's dropped my Xoom twice already. Don't mean to be like that, but unless you want your $600 tablet busted up, I would highly recommend you take caution with this thing. Great in theory, worthless in practice.
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I would keep an eye on that suction cup too. I had a mount like that for my phone that used the exact same arm and after a couple of months the cup wouldn't stick to the windshield anymore. The lever on the suction cup broke and wouldn't keep the rubber against the window. It couldn't handle the pressure on it and that was only a phone being held up.
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I would keep an eye on that suction cup too. I had a mount like that for my phone that used the exact same arm and after a couple of months the cup wouldn't stick to the windshield anymore. The lever on the suction cup broke and wouldn't keep the rubber against the window. It couldn't handle the pressure on it and that was only a phone being held up.
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Ill keep an eye on it thanks. I take mines in and out of my windshield about twice a day (keeps those thieves away) and haven't noticed a change in suction. Since the Cali summer heat is approaching I would like to see how well this thing holds up.
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I got mine in the mail today. I drove around for an hour with it and am satisfied. I have a scion TC with tein coilovers, so the ride is anything but smooth, and the mount holds up well. It jiggles some from the weight of the xoom so I find it helps to mount it low on the windshield and let the device rest partly on the dash to help support it. My cars windshield has an odd angle to it so the mounting process is a tad awkward but once you get it on it definitely stays there. Also noting the mount works with the incipio silicrylic case.
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CoPilot. Best 5 bucks I ever invested. Doesn't require data for live navigation. Excellent lane assistance and visuals. Optimized for the xoom
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Thanx im gonna give it a go!
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Thanx im gonna give it a go!
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i found this one a couple of mods and velcro
i dont know if i trust this thingholding my baby up without dropping!
what version of copilot live do you have? can you post an apk?
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what version of copilot live do you have? can you post an apk?
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Can't post paid apps on XDA. You have to dl it from the android market or straight from CoPilot website
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I got mine in the mail today. I drove around for an hour with it and am satisfied. I have a scion TC with tein coilovers, so the ride is anything but smooth, and the mount holds up well. It jiggles some from the weight of the xoom so I find it helps to mount it low on the windshield and let the device rest partly on the dash to help support it. My cars windshield has an odd angle to it so the mounting process is a tad awkward but once you get it on it definitely stays there. Also noting the mount works with the incipio silicrylic case.
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Thanks, this gives me more confidence in the mount because I may be installing some teins or epic springs on my Rex in a few months lol
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No much going on in these forums so I decided to share this with you guys for fun.
I never had good luck with car mounts in the past especially with my Vibrant. The two ones I did purchased were flawed, one fit the phone so tight that I thought it was going to damage it and the other one hung from the window with suction cups and was always falling off. Needless to say they were both a pain in the ass!
On my commute home I like to listen to the TNT podcast or watch if possible, so I found and inexpensive solution that is ghetto but effective. I used some 3m frame hangers found at any walmart. It fits perfectly snug with my seidio active case. Here are some pics.
speedometers are overrated anyhow. .
isn't $3 kinda expensive for 2 hooks?
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isn't $3 kinda expensive for 2 hooks?
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not really, they are 3m "top of the line". No seriously, it works great.
when you mount the phone on, they kinda look like two little hands with their thumbs sticking out.
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speedometers are overrated anyhow. .
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There's plenty of apps for that. Plus I'd like to think that most people driving are capable of estimating speed to a reasonable degree.
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haha good one. but what case is that ?
looks like a secondary traffic violation waiting to happen... nice idea though.
i bought an exo-mount universal car mount and its very well made and works great.
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haha good one. but what case is that ?
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looks like the D30 case.
Brazildiogo732 said:
haha good one. but what case is that ?
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It's this one (Seidio Active case), I know because I have it too: http://www.seidioonline.com/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s-II-active-case-black-p/csk3ssg2tk-bk.htm
You can geta speedometer app from the market for free! Lol...good work..
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You can geta speedometer app from the market for free! Lol...good work..
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or u can use the GPS's speedometer if u have one
LMAO! that's awesome!
but you could have got those from a Dollar store noh? it'll have been a My $1.00 ghetto car mount topic instead
Hahahahaa brilliant!!
That looks unsafe at all times.
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That looks unsafe at all times.
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Indeed....I wouldn't like to be in front if him...
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Indeed....I wouldn't like to be in front if him...
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Or on either side of him.
This is awesome. I can't stop laughing.
You my friend are a badass!!
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I like! Good idea!
Thanks for sharing. Something to put on my Walmart shopping list.
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Thought I would share my cell mount that I got. I hated big klunkie mounts and buying a new one every time I get a new phone. I found these, one would do but for hard driving two lock the phone in place and nfc works fine.
http://store.tetrax.us/
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Thought I would share my cell mount that I got. I hated big klunkie mounts and buying a new one every time I get a new phone. I found these, one would do but for hard driving two lock the phone in place and nfc works fine.
http://store.tetrax.us/
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Which ones did you get? There are multiple options! This is DEFINITELY what I've been looking for!!
One ego for the vent and one fix, I didn't plan on using both but the car is a Charger SRT-8 and if I pushed the car I could make it fall off. Now in most cars this would not be an issue but I like to push it every now and then...
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One ego for the vent and one fix, I didn't plan on using both but the car is a Charger SRT-8 and if I pushed the car I could make it fall off. Now in most cars this would not be an issue but I like to push it every now and then...
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Okay so... the "fix" fastens to the back of the phone and the "ego" clips to the vent? That right?
The "fix" is stuck to the dash under the ego in the vent . All that's on the phone is the metal button that sticks to the magnet in the ego/fix they come with four buttons to choose from..
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The "fix" is stuck to the dash under the ego in the vent . All that's on the phone is the metal button that sticks to the magnet in the ego/fix they come with four buttons to choose from..
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Oh, I see. Lol. Sorry to pick your brain. Haha. So I *should* be okay just buying 1 "ego" which will come with buttons. Sound right?
Yep you got it lol there website isn't very helpful...
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Yep you got it lol there website isn't very helpful...
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Not at all. I'll be ordering this for sure! Just to clarify, the "ego" vent mount comes with qty 4 buttons included?
You got it
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You got it
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Sad face, I think I may have to buy the buttons seperate? It says, "Number pieces in packaging:1."
One mount trust me that's all you need..it will have the buttons...
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thought i would share a pic of my clean and solid mount. Proclip.
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One mount trust me that's all you need..it will have the buttons...
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Alright. I'll be ordering later this morning, haha. Thanks, mate.
is there any options to use this to mount the phone higher up on the windshield like a standard suction cup mount? i really like the idea but i've use vent mounts before i dont really like how it blocks the vent and you have to look away from the road to see your phone.
Just a caution: The stick on variant doesn't like ALL dash types, no matter how well you prep. In my case Subaru WRX.
I got the fixWAY. I love it so much I ended up buying 3 of them, one for each vehicle
I got a car mount from dealextreme and it is quite good. Secure quite tightly and doesnt come loose as i encounter with other mounts.
Granted does not fit when i have my extended battery fit on the phone
Does having a magnet on the back of the phone (when mounted) cause any problems or raise any concerns for anyone?
Yeah that's been asked a few times no it does not matter actually they are 4 small magnets which produce the magnetic fields that holds the phone.
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Here's my setup with the Tetrax Fixway mount I like it a lot. I just used a case to attach the magnet to so I wouldn't have to stick one on my actual phone. It's much more convenient I can just strap on the case when I get in the car and mount it to the Fixway either landscape or portrait.
I couldn't find one that I liked so I made one, take a look and tell me what you think...
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Very nice - so it has a case modified to fit the diameter hole on the mount?
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What about rain and mud and falls?????? You should try it with a otterbox defender or similar and possibly mount it at or below handle bar level. Just my 2¢… looks great though
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If it rains it will go back in my pocket , mud I will turn around lol definitely not an extreme rider and if I crash, I have insurance on me and the phone...
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If it rains it will go back in my pocket , mud I will turn around lol definitely not an extreme rider and if I crash, I have insurance on me and the phone...
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Touché. Lol. I usually get a little ruff when I'm go riding. So those are the first couple things I think about
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looks cool, but unfortunately i end up rubber side up way too much to mount my phone, lol
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looks cool, but unfortunately i end up rubber side up way too much to mount my phone, lol
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Yep, I feel your pain. How do you carry it then with you on a bike?
I really like to use myTracks app again to capture trail elevation and my speed, which I used since I had G1, but worried about new GN ability to survive my crashes. Really wish next Nexus be Motorola with kevlar/waterproof qualities like in Razr Maxx (and good battery as icing on the cake).
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Yep, I feel your pain. How do you carry it then with you on a bike?
I really like to use myTracks app again to capture trail elevation and my speed, which I used since I had G1, but worried about new GN ability to survive my crashes. Really wish next Nexus be Motorola with kevlar/waterproof qualities like in Razr Maxx (and good battery as icing on the cake).
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And I would like a pony.
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Yep, I feel your pain. How do you carry it then with you on a bike?
I really like to use myTracks app again to capture trail elevation and my speed, which I used since I had G1, but worried about new GN ability to survive my crashes. Really wish next Nexus be Motorola with kevlar/waterproof qualities like in Razr Maxx (and good battery as icing on the cake).
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i leave it in the pit area when i am on the track. i really have no need to have a phone on me on my bicycle since the only riding i really do is on the track.
for mtb however, i can see a use a device could have. if only there was a case for it like the gopro cameras...
I'm just browsing, tooting my on horn on newegg by reading all the positive reviews for this thing when I see this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834989204
The official Samsung book case and its only 40$ shipped..
I hope this hasn't already been posted and hope it helps someone.
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They really messed up when making this case . It could have been amazing except for one huge flaw, the flap folds over the back camera. It is impossible to take a picture unless you have 3 hands lol.
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They really messed up when making this case . It could have been amazing except for one huge flaw, the flap folds over the back camera. It is impossible to take a picture unless you have 3 hands lol.
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Yes it's a design flaw, but one could try to use the camera in portrait mode. It would be kind of awkward though.
Just pulled the trigger and bought this case from newegg. I signed up for the free trial for free 2day shipping from shoprunner so it came out to $37 bucks. Then I went to shoprunner to cancel my free trail before I FORGET to cancel (as well all do from time to time) and they gave me a 90 day free trial where they WON'T bill me after the trial is up! Plus if I use shoprunner three times before the 90 days is up they give me a year FREE!!! Can someone say "WINNING!!!" Lol! Thanks op for posting this! I should be getting the case by Thursday the latest, so i'll come back with pictures!!!
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They really messed up when making this case . It could have been amazing except for one huge flaw, the flap folds over the back camera. It is impossible to take a picture unless you have 3 hands lol.
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and no magnets holding the cover. The cover will be flapping around if you hold it the wrong way. The earphone cut out maybe useful, but ugly in my personal opinion.
its $35 now...just an update
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Yes it's a design flaw, but one could try to use the camera in portrait mode. It would be kind of awkward though.
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You can actually stay in landscape, but hold it upsidedown . Just tested and pic is just fine.
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and no magnets holding the cover. The cover will be flapping around if you hold it the wrong way. The earphone cut out maybe useful, but ugly in my personal opinion.
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There's magnets on the back to hold the flap when it's opened and when it's used as a stand. They could not use a closure magnet as there isn't a bezel. I suppose they would have had to design the tablet with a closure magnet in mind like Apple did. Of course then they would be sued.
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Just pulled the trigger and bought this case from newegg. I signed up for the free trial for free 2day shipping from shoprunner so it came out to $37 bucks. Then I went to shoprunner to cancel my free trail before I FORGET to cancel (as well all do from time to time) and they gave me a 90 day free trial where they WON'T bill me after the trial is up! Plus if I use shoprunner three times before the 90 days is up they give me a year FREE!!! Can someone say "WINNING!!!" Lol! Thanks op for posting this! I should be getting the case by Thursday the latest, so i'll come back with pictures!!!
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Newegg is always winning.. glad it helped tho.
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They really messed up when making this case . It could have been amazing except for one huge flaw, the flap folds over the back camera. It is impossible to take a picture unless you have 3 hands lol.
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Who uses the camera on a tablet anyways?
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Who uses the camera on a tablet anyways?
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Exactly my thinking
Unfortunately didn't survive..
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I don't think anything in any type of case would survive such a drop. Maybe a Nokia stick phone. But that's about it.
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I don't think anything in any type of case would survive such a drop. Maybe a Nokia stick phone. But that's about it.
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thank god it wasnt my phone lol... I wonder how a defender would have taken it tho..
We were out on our bikes today and my friend wanted to mount it to his gas tank and used double sided velcrow.. It worked fine at normal speeds, but in the high 100s, that thing flewwwwwwwwww!
If it was realky anywhere near that fast its not that bad, yeah it's f***ed but it's not totally blown apart..
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If it was realky anywhere near that fast its not that bad, yeah it's f***ed but it's not totally blown apart..
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i dont think the commuter protects the screen right?? whereas the defender covers the whole phone??
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i dont think the commuter protects the screen right?? whereas the defender covers the whole phone??
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Yeah but that was the shear impact that destroyed it. Defender has it's own screen protector to cover the screen. Nothing more than a thin piece of plastic. I actually feel the commuter has more impact protection cause it has the harder case behind the soft shell thus dispersing the impact over a wider area allowing the soft shell to absorb it. And like I said, I highly doubt anything would have survived that.
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How did this happen? 173 is not normal driving speeds.. Sky diving?
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How did this happen? 173 is not normal driving speeds.. Sky diving?
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the OP said the below: it's not normal driving speeds anywhere in the US, unless on the track, so they were speeding.
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I'm sure they were out on an open track day
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What happend to the battery and the battery cover???
I also was wondering how the defender case would of taken that fall.
Are you getting it fixed???
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Any updates did you get a new phone???
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I doubt any case would have protected the phone at that speed.
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173mph, you say?
You're friend is lucky it was just the phone that died.
Did you atleast recover the video? Haha
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We were out on our bikes today and my friend wanted to mount it to his gas tank and used double sided velcrow.. It worked fine at normal speeds, but in the high 100s, that thing flewwwwwwwwww!
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I gotta ask...WHY did your friend mount it to his gas tank?