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Universal Car Dock?

Anyone use a good Universal Car Dock that will work with the GNex?

Amazon seems to have a decent selection. I just ordered an Exomount. The have a demo video on their site and it looks pretty good.
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I ordered the Skiva StrongMount today. Should have it by tomorrow.
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I ordered a Empire universal mount. Don't buy it. It's advertised with GNex compatibility, the side arms push down the volume keys, even worse, It broke what I was trying to extend the arm. It was only $8, I guess I got what I paid for.

jerk82 said:
Amazon seems to have a decent selection. I just ordered an Exomount. The have a demo video on their site and it looks pretty good.
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Hi,
Could you post some pictures and maybe a review on it when you get it. Thanks

r29 said:
Hi,
Could you post some pictures and maybe a review on it when you get it. Thanks
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Sure. Just got it. Gonna try it out tonight.
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The mount is surprisingly small. The base has some type of sticky element that allows it to attach to multiple surfaces. I'll find out tonight how well it holds up on a car ride.
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The mount is surprisingly small. The base has some type of sticky element that allows it to attach to multiple surfaces. I'll find out tonight how well it holds up on a car ride.
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Hello Jerk82,
How do you like the car mount?
Thanks

I'm wondering if I would be able to mod this with my official GSM Car Dock. My case on the phone (a small/slim TPU case. It's really popular here, I just can't remember the name) has cutouts for the pogo pins, but my phone obviously won't fit into the car dock with the case on.
Something like this would be perfect if I could "enable" the pogo pins.

Amowagou said:
Hello Jerk82,
How do you like the car mount?
Thanks
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I dig it. Its been on my dash since I bought it and its fallen off twice, which I think is due to the heat from being in direct sun light for months.
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Yes I know it would be huge, But armbands? Any recommendations?

So Im in the process of my attempt to not be a fatass. And im looking for a solution for some sort of armband that would fit the epic touch. Ive looked at a few things on amazon. But nothing that I would trust ordering since there are no real reviews. Anyone have on for there epic touch? And can recommend one?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432140
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Czarnickoli said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432140
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Would be nice if my search found that thread, for some reason it didnt. thanks.

No problem, I just remembered seeing it recently.
Also I've noticed that using search through the app will always leave out results when I try using it.
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For those that don't want to have to go to another thread:
Armband for E4GT that you can use a case with as well.

I was about to order this one myself.
Complete On The Go Smart Kit

I don't know about those arm band things .
I would think they get in your way of lifting .and blood flow .
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I fully support this armbelt: http://www.amazon.com/Armband-Otter...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330538858&sr=1-1
It will fit your E4GT with the TPU case on and it doesn't wiggle. If you WANT it to wiggle, get the bigger model AB85.

JBNAquatics said:
I fully support this armbelt: http://www.amazon.com/Armband-Otter...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330538858&sr=1-1
It will fit your E4GT with the TPU case on and it doesn't wiggle. If you WANT it to wiggle, get the bigger model AB85.
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but on that arm belt do you have to take out the phone everytime you want to change the song on the phone ?

Nope, you can control the phone directly inside the case. Touchscreen works fine too (I have a screen protector on as well).

Zoogue genius case for xoom

http://www.zoogue.com/products/XOOM-Case-Genius-Dark-Grey-Leather-.html
Ive been looking for xoom cases with handstrap and the genius case seems to fit the bill...has anyone tried it? Hows the strap for viewing the xoom vertically? My main issue is that I want to read ccomic books in bed and a strap for vertical holding would be great
(Sorry for repeat post....I made wrong title on first one)
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Dyelon said:
http://www.zoogue.com/products/XOOM-Case-Genius-Dark-Grey-Leather-.html
Ive been looking for xoom cases with handstrap and the genius case seems to fit the bill...has anyone tried it? Hows the strap for viewing the xoom vertically? My main issue is that I want to read ccomic books in bed and a strap for vertical holding would be great
(Sorry for repeat post....I made wrong title on first one)
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I have one, I like it a lot, its very sturdy, I might be looking at selling though as I have been using the dock lately instead of the case. Let me know if interested.

Bahhhh I just ordered a brand new dark grey one off the official website last night....im super pumped .....hows holding it vertically with the strap? That's the main reason I bought it
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honestly I never use the strap... Im sure it is handy though in the right situation.

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honestly I never use the strap... Im sure it is handy though in the right situation.
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Its pretty great so far.....the Velcro strap is such ****ty quality though! Its definitely going to wear out at some point....other than that it's sexy and versatile.....undoing the strap everytime is annoying and getting to the power button quick are my main complaints
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I have the same case. I find it sturdy and easily adjusted to any angle. Very happy with it.....
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Raspberry Pi Cases

Hey guys, so I've really really been contemplating picking up a Raspberry Pi but I'm just a little hesitant because I have heard rumors of Rev C being in the works right now. Anyways, I was interested in what kinds of cases you guys have on your Pi. I would love to see all the different kinds of cases you guys have
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Pibow case. Love it. Used the air holes on the back to thread a zip tie through and strapped it to the cable bundle running up to my tv
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I went lego case, nice, sturdy, and if the revisions of become so huge it needs to be changed, perfectly modifiable

Love the pibow case. Where'd you get it?
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jakemo said:
Love the pibow case. Where'd you get it?
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Pibow.com
I believe its also available through adafruit
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Endoroid said:
Pibow.com
I believe its also available through adafruit
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Thanks. I got my pi from Newark.com and have been checking back there for cases and it seems they don't often have anything good in stock
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If you want a list of over 40 awesome cases for the RPi, I would take a look at http://elinux.org/RPi_Cases. It has everything from DIY Lego cases to cases made of wood and pretty much everything in between.
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thanks
Thanks shrimp!

I got myself a Pibow, like the other poster I used cable ties through the holes to secure it. Before I bought the case I bought some rubber feet from ebay, but the threaded pins act as feet so they weren't needed. The build instructions ape the Ikea single sheet instructions, a nice cultural touch.

I finally got a pibow as well, I had a temp case cause I could never find the pibow I wanted in stock. Adafruit.com has them in the original and the new 4 colors. I got the ninja model. Also if you live in the US, youll have it in 2days. Its a great site for everything pi, arduino, electronics related you could want.
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Well I don't have a case per se, but i ordered this from ebay:
It serves its purpose (hidden media extender, running raspbmc) quite well

HidEaL said:
Well I don't have a case per se, but i ordered this from ebay:
It serves its purpose (hidden media extender, running raspbmc) quite well
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That's pretty neat actually
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HidEaL, that is awesome. Can you please post a link?

m2xtreme said:
HidEaL, that is awesome. Can you please post a link?
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Sure
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LCD-MOUNT...Deluxe-Wafer-LCD-VESA-100-Mount-/271031305187

Endoroid said:
Pibow case. Love it. Used the air holes on the back to thread a zip tie through and strapped it to the cable bundle running up to my tv
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Was wondering what that case was called! Awesome! :good:

You could always make one yourself. I made this one.
Used materials:
Birch Wood 1/4 inch thick
Dremel/Jigsaw (cutting)
Wood varnish (i used one that had the polyurethane already in the paint
Wood filler
Sand paper (derp)
Crazy glue (it works well on wood apparently)
Wood burn kit (first time i ever tried my hand at it)
Bring on the BlackMage! Haduken!

Thanks for the link shrimp! A lot of cool cases.
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Good cases
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Just got the Pibow! Wow, talk about well made. It's so solid and feels like my pi is safe .
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Looks nice

Aluminum Bumper

Most cases are made of some weird rubber, either they feel cheap or they get stuck in the jeanspocket.
Some cases look great but they always tend to build so much bulk..
Has anyone tried an alu bumper like this one? Looks great atleast..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H9HB4WA/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

That does look nice but with no reviews I wouldn't get it because I have bad experience with cases that I didn't look at the reviews
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abdel12345 said:
That does look nice but with no reviews I wouldn't get it because I have bad experience with cases that I didn't look at the reviews
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Yeah i know what you mean, ive seen similar bumpers to the iphone5 and they are amazing.
Makes the phone feel great.

if anyone ever get this.. please review...

The seller, DayJoy, is a new account with no feedback. I would have bit the bullet to try but not with a brand new seller.
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Wow this one looks so great! If they make a darker/gold version it will be mine
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HDEB2HG/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1/186-9379309-3412414?pi=SL500_SS115
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Daniel 07 said:
Wow this one looks so great! If they make a darker/gold version it will be mine
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HDEB2HG/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1/186-9379309-3412414?pi=SL500_SS115
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It looks great yeah but 35 dollars is too much for just a case which is why I didn't buy the official one. If it was a battery case for that price or even a little more like 45-50 then it would be worth it for me
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With battery cases like this. You will lose a bar or two on cell phone reception as well as wireless. This was the case for the Galaxy S4. I believe you will lose the function of NFC as well.

Wuzz Ranger said:
I believe you will lose the function of NFC as well.
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Your belief is wrong.
NFC works just fine.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GYD782A/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=1388109750
The nexus 5 version will be similar to the note 3
Edit: majority of the people said that signal is not affected.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-samsung-galaxy-s4/299412-zero-lemon-battery-s4.html
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How protective are aluminum cases though? I feel like TPU/plastic combos would probably protect the best since it absorbs shock better than metal.

PsychDrummer said:
How protective are aluminum cases though?
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Not very protective.
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This is a cheaper one. I believe it is the same product. Shipping could take a while though. Haven't bought it though so can't comment on the quality and other issues. Looks good though.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...-protective-sleeve-for-Google/1566805230.html
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rahulmaheswari said:
This is a cheaper one. I believe it is the same product. Shipping could take a while though. Haven't bought it though so can't comment on the quality and other issues. Looks good though.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...-protective-sleeve-for-Google/1566805230.html
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I just ordered for me and my gf's phone..
I live in Thailand so hopefully the wait isnt too long.

rahulmaheswari said:
This is a cheaper one. I believe it is the same product. Shipping could take a while though. Haven't bought it though so can't comment on the quality and other issues. Looks good though.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...-protective-sleeve-for-Google/1566805230.html
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Thought they had a $5 off coupon....

Why does that one bottom corner stick out like that? I'm guessing that's how the case clamps together. Seems like it wouldn't feel very nice.

Yeah not bad, but I'm not a fan of Florida sticking out of the corner there. Always making a mess of things!
Also with it being an Aluminum bumper, I'm pretty sure it's aesthetics only. That's a relatively soft metal, especially with how thin is looks. Any real bump and it will probably dent/scratch easily. It's like using a thicker version of the HTC One as a protective case.

bblzd said:
Why does that one bottom corner stick out like that? I'm guessing that's how the case clamps together. Seems like it wouldn't feel very nice.
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Yeah you can see in one of the side shots, there are 2 screws
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Has anybody got their bumper yet? Could you please post some real shots. I'm not convinced of the screws side
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gado45 said:
Has anybody got their bumper yet? Could you please post some real shots. I'm not convinced of the screws side
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I am holding off as well. Even with the screws, not sure if it'd fit in my Seidio holster without scuffing the crap out of it. However whenever I visit this thread and look online at the pics, it seems unbalanced to me because of the screws.

Waiting for feedback on the aluminum bumper. I'm interested to find out if the bumper keep the back of the phone off of surfaces. It looks like it wouldn't protect the back of the phone at all.