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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.
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=910
I have had this holder for nearly two months now for my Orbit.
It is the best holder I have ever bought.
I have the Brodit with a Herbert Richter Vent Attachment.
The Brodit clips are definitely the best on the market - but clearly not the cheapest.
Just fitted mine to my Audi A4 for my orbit however regretting buying the proclip which attaches to the dash on the left side of the radio - it's too far to have to turn your head when using sat nav - am likely now to have to buy the centre vent proclip.
I have used this mount for the past 6 months (Active mount). I have the original one for the artemis and it works perfectly well with my XDA Orbit.
All the issues others have had with the fitting in the mount were not an issue. I only had to bend the mini usb connection back slightly so the device would fit perfectly.
I have had no problems of any marking my Orbit and couldn't be any happier
I also have one of these which I use with my XDA orbit in my Mazda RX8. By far the best car mouting/charging solution I have ever used - highly recommended.
A number of months after writing some of the article linked to I am more than happy with the holder, mine is the passive type which entails using a charger cable but it is easy to connect and holds the device nice and secure in the Ovlov (where some of the pictures were taken) - Mike
Anyone know of a good car dock for the Aria that sits on the dashboard for navigation.
demo_guy69 said:
Anyone know of a good car dock for the Aria that sits on the dashboard for navigation.
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I am not affiliated to the suggested company but have bought from them on multiple occasions.
They should have what you are looking for. Very good build quality as well.
proclipusa.com
From ProClip: for HTC Aria and HTC HD Mini
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Kind of expensive though.
helluvamatt said:
Kind of expensive though.
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Yeah, that's pretty much Proclip's deal. They do make phenomenal products, but they charge phenomenal prices too.
One saving grace is that they sell the car mount portion separate from the device grip, so you can buy the car side once and just swap the device side out as you move from phone to phone.
I love the mount I have, but I'm not 100% sure as to whether I think it was worth the cost. If it was maybe 2/3rds to 3/4s the price, I don't think I'd have the same reservations, but at this price point, I'd do some serious looking at universal mounts before dropping the change on a ProClip rig.
I found a Car Mount on eBay for $7. eBay item #: 400148176134 (Enter the number in eBay search, I'm a new member so I can't post links). The eBay merchant (sak.gaming) is based in Hong Kong and it probably is going to take two weeks for the thing to get here (I live in Edmond, Oklahoma, US), but it seems like a good deal. It says the mount is for the HTC Aria/Liberty (We know the Liberty is HTC's code name for the Aria), yet the picture shows the HD Mini. It has been confirmed that the HTC HD Mini and Aria are basically the exact same phone, just one has WinMo and the other is Android. The plus side to the mount I found is that it could also be used as a desk mount, I will report back when I receive the mount. (Ordered on 8/28, could take two weeks)
Aria / HD Mini Accessories
The HTC Aria/Liberty/Intruder/A6366 is the exact same form factor as the HD Mini (and the hardware specs seem identical - only difference is the OS). Anyway, I found this distributer's site that has car mounts, desk docks, adapters, etc.
www<dot>netimes<dot>com/shop/htc-dopod-htc-hd-mini-c-80_754.html?page=1&sort=20a
Desk docks on the first page and car mounts on the second. I haven't ordered any nor have I ever ordered from the distributer, but their prices are pretty cheap (have not checked on shipping).
Now if only the Aria had audio outs through its usb port, but I don't think that is the case since HTC got so much negative feedback on their extUSB jack that was also used for a headphone out.
Let me know about the quality if anyone orders from here.
demo_guy69 said:
Anyone know of a good car dock for the Aria that sits on the dashboard for navigation.
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I'm using an Arkon vent clip mount... $15 shipped from Amazon, and is a lot more solid than I imagined.
Let me know if you want pictures.
What is the model number of the Arkon you bought at Amazon?
The Arkon car mounts that I found are universal phone mounts. One product holds just about any device. The Arkon website lists most of their products for $20 and that is what I paid for one from Best Buy. I ended up returning it because the vent clips were cheap plastic and they broke off inside the vents. That one was not Arkon, but was very similar. Hopefully yours is more substantial.
helluvamatt said:
The Arkon car mounts that I found are universal phone mounts. One product holds just about any device. The Arkon website lists most of their products for $20 and that is what I paid for one from Best Buy. I ended up returning it because the vent clips were cheap plastic and they broke off inside the vents. That one was not Arkon, but was very similar. Hopefully yours is more substantial.
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Mine seems to hold up fairly well.
SM429-SBH is the model of the one I purchased... but there are many on the market and I chose a vent mount as I drive an older compact car... (2000 Subaru Impreza)
I took pics for one member and will post them shortly, after dinner.
I guess a thank you is in order. A wee bit off topic, but Arkon is the only company I've found that makes a mount specific for the TomTom XL, called the easy port. I've had mine for at least a year and have broken the flimsy POS suction ring mount TomTom gives you. Arkon makes a pretty substantial looking EasyPort mount. Amazon has it for $9.99. I ordered it; if it is worth a darn, then it says something about the rest of their products. So thank you ioft for pointing my curiosity in the right direction, so that I stumble upon the solution to a problem I've had for a few months ($119 decent GPS unit I can't use).
helluvamatt said:
I guess a thank you is in order. A wee bit off topic, but Arkon is the only company I've found that makes a mount specific for the TomTom XL, called the easy port. I've had mine for at least a year and have broken the flimsy POS suction ring mount TomTom gives you. Arkon makes a pretty substantial looking EasyPort mount. Amazon has it for $9.99. I ordered it; if it is worth a darn, then it says something about the rest of their products. So thank you ioft for pointing my curiosity in the right direction, so that I stumble upon the solution to a problem I've had for a few months ($119 decent GPS unit I can't use).
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NP! I hope it works out for you.
Pics! Excuse the messy car. The mount is adjustable in terms of phone fitment and swivel. The bottom "feet" can also be slid out of the way of the charge, microphone, and lanyard ports. The side "grips" and bottom "feet" also have cushions on them to prevent scratches and such. I've also included a video showing that the phone is secure in the mount, and the "creaky" sound you hear is my vent... car is old -- it's a 2000 lol.
Taken from my old N82.
Where is the magnet detect on the aria that senses the dock? If there is indeed such a thing.
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duckredbeard said:
Where is the magnet detect on the aria that senses the dock? If there is indeed such a thing.
Sent from my (liberated) HTC Liberty using XDA App
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The one I own ("dock") isn't a true dock in the sense of connectivity & screen control. It just holds the phone. Navigation/Maps app keeps the screen on.
I ordered the arkon SM429-SBH, directly from manufacturer for $21.95, never received. I attempted contact several times, and will likely have to file a payment dispute.
I did however purchase the same unit from Amazon, $14.88 when I combined other items (from filleritem.com), to get to 25$ for free shipping. The dock seems somewhat wobbly at first, but when you finally get it situated, gravity and the click grip thing work very nicely together. I have an audio input cable for my head unit that I wired up around the top to plug into it, and my power cable wraps around the audio cable (curly cord), so that it hangs nicely below where the phone sits. I may post pictures if anyone is interested.
Please do not try to order this product directly from Arkon.
Just got the following email from ProClip... FINALLY:
Dear Customer,
The ProClip Device Holders for the AT&T Samsung Captivate a Galaxy S phone are now in stock and available for online ordering.
We anticipate our charging holders within 2 weeks. You will receive another email from us at that time.
Thank you for your interest in our products and have a terrific day!
Best Regards,
ProClip USA Customer Service
Toll Free: +1 800-296-3212
Fax: +1 608-838-8949
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.proclipusa.com
Just got the same email. In stock, but you'll end up dropping just over $70 for the whole she-bang... ouch.
I had one of these ProClip holders for my old HTC Advantage, and it worked quite well. I just took off the standard mount on the back and attached a RAM mount.
I'll be curious to hear from anyone who gets this, as I'm curious how the mount would hold up rotated in landscape mode. I'd like to use it on my motorcycle for navigation.
Just ordered mine. I have had ProClip holders since my HTC 8525, Tilt, iPhone 3g, and Tilt2. Currently using an adjustable holder intended for 3G with slim case with my Captivate and Body Glove rubberized case. Works well but over time the adjustable screws loosen, but it did hold device after 74 y/o driver hit/spun me @ 70mph on I-95. I expected to find it somewhere else, but when I got to the shoulder it was right where it should be .......excuse me 911..... "please hold" ; ) It will be here before that driver's shady insurance company owns up to FHP citation and fixes my car
OUCH
$75 including shipping? I dont think so. Great idea, WAY too much money
kangi26 said:
$75 including shipping? I dont think so. Great idea, WAY too much money
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For those of us that already have a ProClip mount, $35 is not too bad. I, however will be waiting to see what they do with the charging model.
ProClip Captivate Active Mount
The active mounts are on the ProClip site now; $79.99 for the hardwire kit, $59.99 for the lighter plug-in model. If you don't have a mount, add another $29.99.
Assuming that the Otterbox Defender belt clip can hold the Captivate backwards as well as it could my old iPhone, I'll be getting one of the generic mounts that accepts a button or clip so that I can use one of these mounts without removing my case. That way, I can rotate my phone into landscape view and use car home and Navigation easily.
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...ton-and-clip-holder-(small)-215052-13978.aspx
Hi,
I dont think my current "multi-purpose" car kit will hold the SGS2 when I get it, its a fair
but wider than my HTC Desire.
I normally have it in the horizontal position if that makes any difference.
I'd like a quality card holder which I can mount on the windscreen via a sucker.
If it can easily swivel from vertical to horiz so much the better. I'm in the UK.
Thanks
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The best quality mount with sucker is a kensington one. Mine is sturdy well built and can flip to landscape.. I have been through a few.
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This looks like a quality piece of kit. Strangely, the picture looks like two different units.
My last 3 phones have all used Brodit vent mount kits, so I'm on the look-out for their holder.
thanks, it looks like the left photo is a SGS1 ?
I like to be able to film through the windscreen sometimes, just wonder if the camera would be obstructed when in the landscape mode?
my instinct tells me that this is too cheap - search on ebay for:
CAR HOLDER+CHARGER FR SAMSUNG GALAXY S2/ACE/WAVE 2/MINI
its a generic holder - with a car charger - for £4?!?!?!?
im just lookin for something cheap that does the job. any idea if this meets my needs?
thanks
first post!