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found a great car mount for the xoom

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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Mereno said:
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
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T4XKVY/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img
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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

DANOinSD said:
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.

SPIDERTECH said:
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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ryan562 said:
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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nooomoto said:
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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LOOKING for a good Car mount!??!

Got my awesome Zoogue case from the great reviews here and I do love it.
But I really need some sort of car mount, I rather mount it to my dashboard then have it suction cupped to the windshield.
What do you guys think??
THANKS

ttt

You want a big ass xoom as gps,?
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fastfed said:
Got my awesome Zoogue case from the great reviews here and I do love it.
But I really need some sort of car mount, I rather mount it to my dashboard then have it suction cupped to the windshield.
What do you guys think??
THANKS
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Have a look at these ones. They look pretty neat! This is similar, but much cheaper, with a 5* review. It's suction, but looks pretty strong. Here is a vent one.
LexLuger82 said:
You want a big ass xoom as gps,?
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I think that would be SO awesome! Beats any Sat Nav and mobile GPS

Northantrim said:
Have a look at these ones. They look pretty neat! This is similar, but much cheaper, with a 5* review. It's suction, but looks pretty strong. Here is a vent one.
I think that would be SO awesome! Beats any Sat Nav and mobile GPS
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Lmaoooo
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I've been eyeballing these for my truck on proclipusa.com

Video Review - Genuine Samsung Galaxy S3 SIII Vent Case - Black

This is my review of the Genuine S3 Vent Case
Youtube Link

this is not an samsung official released
edit, I just noticed it's by anymode, it's not actually official samsung release, but release by anymode, samsung authorised accessories. supplier.

Samsung officially authorized it, so basically the same thing
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I believe it's a made for Samsung product so as good as genuine if not the same
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another great review by Oli2k

TecQuality said:
another great review by Oli2k
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Cheers I do hate my voice but not much I can do about that lol
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Oli2k said:
Cheers I do hate my voice but not much I can do about that lol
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dude, your voice is cool and rocks!!!! trust me! :good:

TecQuality said:
dude, your voice is cool and rocks!!!! trust me! :good:
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Haha glad someone thinks so. Nice one. Loads more reviews to come anyway. Had so many cases turn up to review just finding to the time use them for a few days to give a good opinion on them
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Hard to tell from your video, does it have any lip to lift the screen off of a table if it is set down on the face? I think I can see one, but you mention that it won't protect the phone at all if it is dropped on the screen, which tells me that it doesn't stick out at all.

e36eury said:
Hard to tell from your video, does it have any lip to lift the screen off of a table if it is set down on the face? I think I can see one, but you mention that it won't protect the phone at all if it is dropped on the screen, which tells me that it doesn't stick out at all.
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No it doesn't have any lip to protect the screen, a nice feeling case but not one for protection.

Oli2k said:
No it doesn't have any lip to protect the screen, a nice feeling case but not one for protection.
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Yes there is. It's not big lip but just enough to raise the phone that the screen doesn't touch the table when placed face down. And I think this provides protection to most vulnerable parts of the phone: corners.

pähkinä said:
Yes there is. It's not big lip but just enough to raise the phone that the screen doesn't touch the table when placed face down. And I think this provides protection to most vulnerable parts of the phone: corners.
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Yeah you are right just took off the commuter and tried it. Does the back stand not annoy you?
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Oli2k said:
Yeah you are right just took off the commuter and tried it. Does the back stand not annoy you?
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Yes it does. I think it's stupid. And there's no real use for it either: With a coin in it's place, it's not something i'd call very stable, so i rather keep the phone in my hand or have it leaning against something. And the looks could be more like in the s2s version. Other than that, i think it's a great case and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a minimal case that doesn't add to much bulk.
P.S. Just got the official slim case today (yes, the twin pack), so we'll see which one do i prefer...

pähkinä said:
Yes it does. I think it's stupid. And there's no real use for it either: With a coin in it's place, it's not something i'd call very stable, so i rather keep the phone in my hand or have it leaning against something. And the looks could be more like in the s2s version. Other than that, i think it's a great case and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a minimal case that doesn't add to much bulk.
P.S. Just got the official slim case today (yes, the twin pack), so we'll see which one do i prefer...
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I should have a replica mesh case soon which doesn't have the coin slot. Think if the quality is good it should be a wicked case.
The slim cases are nice I think you'll like them
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Yes,for the Galaxy S3 Case I'm impressive on ROCK Quicksand Galaxy S3 Case,it could be a best choice!!

If you take the battery cover off does it still fit good or is it loose?
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Liquid Armor Screen Protection?

Anyone try this stuff......or know of anyone who has?
http://www.dynaflousa.com/product_info.php?products_id=127

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Anyone try this stuff......or know of anyone who has?
http://www.dynaflousa.com/product_info.php?products_id=127
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Someone said they were using rain ex, this sounds similar. I just checked it out , seems the local sprawl-mart has it. The website pic want that black bottle in your link, but the description was nearly identical. 20 bucks and its in stock. I'm gonna pick some up and try it out on my old galaxy s phone first. I'll report back after the Patriots whoop Arizona.

I read about using RainX as well so I have decided to give it a try since I already had a bottle in the garage. So far it has created a very smooth and slick surface. It has also kept the fingerprints off, but I have only started using it. I will let you all know how it works out.
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Cant beat this deal i just got mines today
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nope not brave enuff to try...or rich enuff to buy another one if fails
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I've heard of just using car wax as well.... I could see it working, but if you don't like the feel of the screen it would a b!tch to get the wax off
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prenedo said:
I've heard of just using car wax as well.... I could see it working, but if you don't like the feel of the screen it would a b!tch to get the wax off
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Car wax? Can't say I've heard of that one! But have used RainX on old TF101. Worked all right but needed re-applying after a while. And one didn't get the "added protection" of a film.

Are all the 10.1 the same as in cases i can usena n8000 case on my n8013
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I tried the RainX but was not to impressed with its durability. As much as I use my tablet I would have to reapply almost daily. Which sucks considering the time it takes to apply then remove the haze. :thumbdown:
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staffman28 said:
I tried the RainX but was not to impressed with its durability. As much as I use my tablet I would have to reapply almost daily. Which sucks considering the time it takes to apply then remove the haze. :thumbdown:
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Agree. It was an interesting experiment but that it didn't "last" prompted me to move to a protector.

gronimo21 said:
Are all the 10.1 the same as in cases i can usena n8000 case on my n8013
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Best of my knowledge it should be fine.

Transparent back cover?

Hey there, I currently have the white S3 and I'm wondering if anyone knows where to get a transparent back cover to replace the white one that came with it. That would be awesome.

No idea but yeah, it would be awesome XD

bigboxrate said:
If you want a transparent back cover, why not just give up adding a cover, I think cover is made for showing individuality
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Ya'. That would be totally awesome!! That's what I did with mine. The battery falls out 20 times a day, but who cares!?
Jesus. Read the ****ing thread!!
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bigboxrate said:
If you want a transparent back cover, why not just give up adding a cover, I think cover is made for showing individuality
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Ye, maybe we can take screen off too, so we have transparent screen...

Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
Ya'. That would be totally awesome!! That's what I did with mine. The battery falls out 20 times a day, but who cares!?
Jesus. Read the ****ing thread!!
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HE is from Cleveland, English is like a second language there, so give him a break. how is he supposed to know the difference between back cover, and.. whatever he thought the rest of us are talking about?

you can use the samsung ultra slim covers just without the battery door of the phone, works well. tried it right now.

Closest thing I could find.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Plasti...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3a79bb6a85
It isn't completely transparent, though. Just the outside edges.

You guys are hilarious!
Its a shame that there isnt anything like this. It would look so cool!
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zexco said:
You guys are hilarious!
Its a shame that there isnt anything like this. It would look so cool!
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I fully agree.
well, there is the one guy that made silicone molds of his back cover, and then made a real CF one... perhaps he can be perswaded to use his molds to make clear ones from some other material?

I think it would look cool but it would also get severely dirty and/or yellow
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scarrmrcc said:
I fully agree.
well, there is the one guy that made silicone molds of his back cover, and then made a real CF one... perhaps he can be perswaded to use his molds to make clear ones from some other material?
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Really? Link to thread if there is one? I'd definitely be interested in getting in touch with him. I'm sure others would be too.
jnicks510 said:
I think it would look cool but it would also get severely dirty and/or yellow
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Well I already fear that my original white back cover will gain that effect anyway, not too worried about a transparent one doing that.

I have a smoke coloured TPU case that looks pretty good. The picked it up on Amazon for 7$ish
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1. buy this
2. take off stock backplate
3. put this on
the case is ok.. hard plastic will probably get scratched after a while.
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DrKaotica said:
1. buy this
2. take off stock backplate
3. put this on
the case is ok.. hard plastic will probably get scratched after a while.
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bingo!
my friend used this http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...words=cruzerlite+s3&sprefix=cruize,mobile,112 for his nexus w/o the back plate and it looks pretty cool because of the color

DrKaotica said:
1. buy this
2. take off stock backplate
3. put this on
the case is ok.. hard plastic will probably get scratched after a while.
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so.. protection AND clearness? perfect for anyone that doesn't want to use an aluminum bumper.
and at that price, who cares if it yellows over time.. buy another.

That is a good idea! Does it fit tightly?
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yeah it works just as well.. those cases use the sides of the phone to hold the phone so.. shouldnt be any difference

zexco said:
That is a good idea! Does it fit tightly?
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worst case scenario: ad a LITTLE heat (like a tiny bit at a time) just to soften a tiny bit, and then push it closer to the battery. not too much, so you don't melt anything.

here my, it's a Box Wave case with no back cover. i don't use it much cause the power button is to stiff and the side grip feel like sh*t

I remember back in the day, those clear candy bar shape phones with the flashing lights inside was all the rage lol .. these phones just dont look as cool inside lol