So I was using the Infuse car dock but wanted to start using a case and it didn't fit anymore. I was going to alter the holder part of that dock to work until I had this idea.
I realized I had the holster part of the holster/shell combo from Verizon that I never use, so i mounted that with ProClip Move plates to my existing ProClip dash mount. We use the ProClip Move plates in our cars so we can move the mounts around for our devices between whatever we're driving.
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I missed having the plug part of the dock so that I could just slip my phone in and have it connect to the charger, so i figured out how to attach the microusb to this dock w/ Sugru.
I took the wax backing off of some double stick tape (the leftover part that keeps the sticky tape from sticking to stuff before you mount it) and cut a small slit in it, poked the microusb end through and attached it to my phone and then placed in the holster w/ screen out. This waxy tape backing is what kept the Sugru from bonding to my phone while it cured, but allowed me to mold the Sugru around the form of the bottom of the phone. The front lip is still messy, I plan on adding another layer over this to "clean it up".
The holster had to have those side wings bent out a bit to allow the phone w/ bumper case to slide in and out easier. But now I just slide my phone into this from the top and it clicks right into the micro-usb charger. I have an NFC tag stuck to my sun visor that i use to launch Car Dock v3 from the app market.
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Found some new case designer out there, are they any good ? anyone tried ?
http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-...main_0&var=&hash=item82647e05b8#ht_5929wt_905
http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Galaxy-...main_0&var=&hash=item7914df650e#ht_5497wt_905
1) Leather case, no flip. I like that it's made out of leather and it protects all corners despite having the korean hole thing for TV.
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2) Leather cases with flip.
They all look awesome and not that expensive, help me decide !!!
Here's my criteria for choosing a protective case :
1) A case that would allow me to dock the phone (on a Samsung desktop dock) without removing it from the case
2) and a case with a hole on the bottom to allow me to charge it, without having to open the case.
So far, I have found none.
Lemme know if you find one.
The spelling on that eBay page is dreadful, Black is spelt "blcak"
zeitgeb3r said:
Here's my criteria for choosing a protective case :
1) A case that would allow me to dock the phone (on a Samsung desktop dock) without removing it from the case
2) and a case with a hole on the bottom to allow me to charge it, without having to open the case.
So far, I have found none.
Lemme know if you find one.
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I believe with the zenis dock you can dock the phone with any regular case (the no flip one or any silicon one for example would work with this dock)
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SAMSUNG-GAL...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item8264bd36f0
It's the only dock I know so far that has a removable part to allow case + phone docking.
As for the charging hole thing on flip cases, well, cut it out yourself
^^Can they sync too?
I am after a mount which will clip onto a car vent and hold my Galaxy Note. Can anyone recommend any please?
I had the clingo car vent mount for a while and loved it. It didn't leave sticky residue but still held on the device by simply sticking it onto the pad. (yes, it really held it up quite well). However, due to the heat down here in Florida, the pad became overly sticky and began to deteriorate. So my recommendation would be to purchase the clingo if you live in an area that doesn't get too hot during the day, or you are able to bring it inside when you are not using it (it has a quick release on it).
Clingo Vent Mount
I just ordered this (granted it will be used for my Galaxy tab 7.7), but I will report back when I get it.
http://www.mountguys.com/Universal_Car_Air_Vent_Swivel_Mount_for_Tablets_p/mfx47-sbh-tab001.htm
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-sw...msung-note-i9220-gt-n7000-black-117089?item=2
$6 shipped. Worth a try.
I have this same one in car...works very well...I am looking for a good protective case tho and if it's a faff to take off the vent holder will be no good !!!!
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After a lot of head scratching, I use the Tetrax air vent mount. Worked fine with my HD2 and now my Note with a Case Mate tough case on - works brilliantly. The magnets do not affect phone performance.
Arkon has a vent mount that will work for the Note:
http://www.arkon.com/megagrip/megagrip-air-vent-mount.html
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Thanks for all of those replies guys. I've actually ended up going for a Mountek 'CD Slot' mount due to many raving reviews around here in general car mount threads.
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum today, and have just reached 10 posts so now hopefully can post images.
I have read a few threads where people were trying to find a decent car dock for the GS3 with cases on, so thought I would write this brief guide on how I overcame the issue using my old iPhone 3GS adjustable Brodit dock, and modified it slightly to fit the GS3 with or without a case.
This case allows you to charge when docked, and adjust to fit with pretty much any case, and also swivel to view in landscape mode for GPS navigation etc.
Heres a link to the one I bought a few years ago for the 3gs so you can see what it was like originally. http://www.dsldevelopments.com/brodit/fitting_Instructions/Mounts.asp?Brodit=516042&Make=Apple&Model=iPhone%203GS
Heres some pics of mine now.
I turned the sides around so they were opposite as this meant it supported the phone further up, as the S3 is quite a lot taller than the 3gs. Due to swopping them over I had to file the groove so it went the full length for the phone to slide into.
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I used a heat gun to bend the rear support bar back slightly, as on the 3gs it hooked over the top of the phone, whereas the s3 was too big so it just supports the rear now. This pic shows the back support and the adjustable turn screw things on the rear which enable it to fit with a case
I used a piece of rubber/plastic which I cut to size to hold the cable firmly in place.
Here it is with the phone in, it also turns sideways to allow the phone in landscape for satnav etc
Hope its all clear, im not the best at explaining but I try my best lol. If I missed anything just ask.
I hope it helps some people out.
John
I love this monitor mount! It was surprisingly easy to assemble and install, I took my time and it probably was up and in use within an hour (that includes the time it took me to clear off my desk too).
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The arms are adjustable, and you can tweak the settings to either lock the monitors in place, or balance them so that you can raise/lower them on the fly. The base of the monitor mount has plug ports that you can use, and the arms have built in cord tamers (for the monitors). The whole assembly attaches to your desk by either clamp or bolt, depending on your preference. I opted for the clamp method. And since I have a glass desktop, I scrounged around to find two pieces of wood shelving for the clamp to grab (help disperse the weight and make this a feasible attachment).
The end product is very nice. With my desk setup the way I have now, I can use it as a standing workstation. The only drawback of the monitor arm that I've found? When you have the monitors side by side in landscape position, the arms can't be flush against the wall. If I want monitors flush against the wall, I need to use one of my monitors in landscape, the other in vertical. No big deal.
This will be really nice, because when I am tired of using my workstation as a standing desk, I can just pull the monitors out and down before pulling up a chair. Then I would be able to use the monitors side by side in landscape, since I'd probably want them a bit closer.
And, I just thought of this, but if you have touch screens, this mounting arm would be even more AWESOME!!!!!
Hi there,
Considering the huge size of the phone, not all car phone holder work with it.
I bought this one from AliExpress:
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Cobao brand, around $6, no problem at all, it's big enough for the Mi Max 2, even with a case. I'm using a very slim case, but there is plenty of room for a regular case.
I only buy holders that can "grab" the vent with a hook and a spring, those are very stable, so I didn't consider other options.
You can find it here (not sure if AliExpress store links works for long but just in case): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Cob...Iphone-6-Plus-5s-For-Samsung/32714737459.html
Thanks for posting the tip!
I ordered one like that. This brand "Cobao" makes some really funky accessories. Even phone holders to fit into car CD drives.
I never used a mount that grabs the vent. Interesting concept. I'm always concerned the mount slips off.
Already had one mount that slipped off the mount, breaking my phone screen when it dropped on the shift stick
Another Option
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A2AEEGE/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I picked one of these up a while back. It's big enough for the Mi Max 2, but a little too big for smaller phones. Depending on the car and who rides shotgun, it may be a good idea to grab a drill, some bolts, rubber washers, a sharpie, and a screwdriver to mount it properly.
I drive a tiny 97 Corolla, so the back seat was nonexistent to fit this in its intended position. I put it right through an aluminum plate used for supporting an optional "premium" stereo. It was premium for 97, I guess. Now head units are so proprietary that a phone is the best you can do for music in most cases.
Get the Baesues Gravity Lock Holders. They work great even on bumpy terrain unlike magnetic holders but still allow popin/popout usage.