So I went on a hunt for a Car dock that would work with my new HTC one and couldn't find anything that wasn't a floppy mess. I put my phone dead center under my rearview so I needed a dock that's vibration proof.
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Then it dawned on me, duh I have one from my previous phone ibolt Sprint case for the HTC EVO 4g LTE! Let's try it hmm....... Can't lose. First remove adapter only 4 screws.
Then put back together.
Bam fits like a glove saved $80.
And for you penny pincher's this case is on clearance at Sprint or if you look online the HTC one x version is as well.
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That's a horrible place to put your phone. You're blocking s huge portion of your view while driving. I never understood how people could fall with something in their face like that on the car.
Pretty sure a few states it's illegal to mount anything there too
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Element515 said:
That's a horrible place to put your phone. You're blocking s huge portion of your view while driving. I never understood how people could fall with something in their face like that on the car.
Pretty sure a few states it's illegal to mount anything there too
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When I'm in my Rx8 I don't. But this is my work truck and the windshield is massive and is safer just under my rearview as I use my Bluetooth while driving as well as GPS. And no it's not illegal, but staring at your crotch while in a ricer is.
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I have been using the iBolt from my Note 2, and it works like a dream. Even the flexible carger cable works, though I had to twist it a bit cause the orientation is reversed. But I wish it would trigger the car mode like an official dock would. CarHome Ultra set to trigger with my bluetooth works well enough. I am hoping when I get the USB charging/Audio cable, it'll work too.
HTC has an official car kit, its even got integrated charging so no playing with wires to dock. I love my iBolt xPro dock but when I get the HTC One I'm buying the official HTC car dock, I like that all you gotta do is slide the HTC One into the dock and its ready, and even charges.
Here's a video of the dock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBVcBWvCJvc
If you want to use a dock and a case on the HTC One though, you can't use the official one and keep the case on, you have to remove it.
I think iBolt may be coming out with a dock for the One
They did but it's for all HTC devices and is more of a universal mount and Amazon is only place to get it I was on phone with ibolt yesterday about it. It just came out this week.
And yeah can't do OEM dock because I use a case and my ibolt fits with it.
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Ryno_666 said:
And yeah can't do OEM dock because I use a case and my ibolt fits with it.
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Bingo. Didn't even make it possible to work with their own case. Short sighted.
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CocheseUGA said:
Bingo. Didn't even make it possible to work with their own case. Short sighted.
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I know, I love htc but what the f.
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I know, I love htc but what the f.
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HTC like other manufacturers usually only design these docks (quickly becoming scarce though) with just the device without a case on in mind because its cheaper to manufacture a design that uses a single size rather than one with a removable plate or something. Not to mention there not as bulky.
HTC had the double dip case designed with easy removal in mind too so they may have taken that into account when they had the dock designed. Unlike other manufacturers (*Cough* Samsung *Cough*) HTC still supports the idea that our car docks should provide charging without having to mess with wires.
Which can be a distraction while trying to redock a device while your driving (really shouldn't redock/undock while your driving, but you get the idea)
HTC doesn't make their own docks or accessories, they have another company do it for them and just have that company brand it as HTC because it meets their guidelines. I can't remember what company makes the accessories but nearly every dock that was branded HTC is only one size except for the desktop docks that work with cases because of the removable insert.
The HTC ThunderBolt desktop dock was one of the first HTC docks with these removable inserts
NCX Designs said:
HTC had the double dip case designed with easy removal in mind too so they may have taken that into account when they had the dock designed. Unlike other manufacturers (*Cough* Samsung *Cough*) HTC still supports the idea that our car docks should provide charging without having to mess with wires.
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The Double Dip case is great to remove to look at all the scratches it has made to your phone. So awesome of HTC to provide that feature.
Some of Samsung's docks have wires. Mine has a sliding dock, and I could use a slim case with mine. It also allowed me to use audio line out through the dock. This is one of the areas where HTC falls short.
Thanks for posting that iBolt Car Dock. Looks really cool, I think I'll order it.
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HTC has an official car kit, its even got integrated charging so no playing with wires to dock. I love my iBolt xPro dock but when I get the HTC One I'm buying the official HTC car dock, I like that all you gotta do is slide the HTC One into the dock and its ready, and even charges.
If you want to use a dock and a case on the HTC One though, you can't use the official one and keep the case on, you have to remove it.
I think iBolt may be coming out with a dock for the One
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fyi, the dock does not have an integrated charger. it has a cutout to put the cable that is supplied with the dock.
There is also little point HTC making a car dock to fit a case. Given just about every case out there fits differently, they would never get it right.
I think I will but the genuine dock. I only use the dock on long trips on my one xl. So taking the case off from time to time isn't such a big deal.
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NCX Designs said:
HTC has an official car kit, its even got integrated charging so no playing with wires to dock. I love my iBolt xPro dock but when I get the HTC One I'm buying the official HTC car dock, I like that all you gotta do is slide the HTC One into the dock and its ready, and even charges.
Here's a video of the dock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBVcBWvCJvc
If you want to use a dock and a case on the HTC One though, you can't use the official one and keep the case on, you have to remove it.
I think iBolt may be coming out with a dock for the One
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I got this dock free with my phone when I ordered it online, I DO NOT recommend it, the charge cable just snaps into a little hole on the bottom, and the connection to the micro USB is ALL that hold the phone in place, i also was unable to get my phone to just "slide in" freely without having to mess around with the usb cable that snaps into the dock, IMHO, garbage...
I have the Arkon MG114 dock that i got off amazon for $11, a 6ft micro USB cable I got off mono price and a usb cigarette adapter
Routed the wire up under my dash, up the A-Pillar and over the swing arm on my drivers side sun visor, this combo has been the best, I have had it for my last 3 phones, and its adjustable to all phones, with/without case, and is not hideous.... some phones may require some modding of the dock. but thats simple, for the note 2 it works, but if you have a case its a little too tight, but u can just pop out the spring on the grip and cut a couple links off of it and it will allow the grip to open wider
Coming from the Atrix 4G, I guess I have been spoiled with the phone specific dock. I can't stand the generic docks with the oversize tabs and non-OEM look. To top it off, I have to plug in the USB cable every time I get in the car. Give me a well designed OEM dock every time. I am a bit concerned about the reported fitment issues (I don't use a case anyway), though. ...and the fact I cannot find one anywhere in the US!
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Coming from the Atrix 4G, I guess I have been spoiled with the phone specific dock. I can't stand the generic docks with the oversize tabs and non-OEM look. To top it off, I have to plug in the USB cable every time I get in the car. Give me a well designed OEM dock every time. I am a bit concerned about the reported fitment issues (I don't use a case anyway), though. ...and the fact I cannot find one anywhere in the US!
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Agreed. I was spoiled by getting a dock for an Infuse and having a single-wire hook up that I could use with a case for my S3. I'm going to miss the convenience.
While waiting for Proclip or someone else to come out with a solution, I ordered this. Should be here in a bit, I'll let you know how it works.
This is the mount I made which works really well. http://www.fourbardesign.com/2012/11/automated-magnetic-cell-phone-mount.html
It really didn't take that long to make and only cost me $10. I you want to do minimal modding, I'd highly suggest getting the magnetic mount on ebay for a couple bucks, sticking it to an existing suction mount you have and using that. Having the magnetic mount is seriously awesome. No clasping, no need to have exact fit or friction fit. It just works. I plop it on, it sticks, then I take it off when i leave my car.
I know the tutorial is for a One X but I've put the metal plate (super thin) into the case I have on my One right now and it works like a charm.
theledman said:
This is the mount I made which works really well. http://www.fourbardesign.com/2012/11/automated-magnetic-cell-phone-mount.html
It really didn't take that long to make and only cost me $10. I you want to do minimal modding, I'd highly suggest getting the magnetic mount on ebay for a couple bucks, sticking it to an existing suction mount you have and using that. Having the magnetic mount is seriously awesome. No clasping, no need to have exact fit or friction fit. It just works. I plop it on, it sticks, then I take it off when i leave my car.
I know the tutorial is for a One X but I've put the metal plate (super thin) into the case I have on my One right now and it works like a charm.
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Not bad. I have a TL, so I have similar mounting issues. I shoved the end of my Samsung dock into the shelf next to the lighter, and it has a similar four prong mount. Will have to grab that one off of Amazon if this one doesn't work.
My holder just arrived. Ehh. I'll post something up later if I feel it's worthwhile.
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I have been using the iBolt from my Note 2, and it works like a dream. Even the flexible carger cable works, though I had to twist it a bit cause the orientation is reversed. But I wish it would trigger the car mode like an official dock would. CarHome Ultra set to trigger with my bluetooth works well enough. I am hoping when I get the USB charging/Audio cable, it'll work too.
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Did you use this dock with a case on your Note 2? My husband has that phone and I have the One so we need a dock that will fit both phones with a case on. I figure if a dock fits the GN2 with a case it should definitely fit my phone with one...size wise anyhow. I can get into the deets like chargers ports and such later.
Did something similar with my evo 3d car dock
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http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/AddOns/Accessories/AccessoryDetailPopUp.aspx?accessory=916075f6-938d-4ce1-a6d3-69a685769d1a&inCart=True&catCode=22
I travel alot and one of the main reasons I bought the GS2 was for the big screen to use with Nav. Just ordered this today. Will post pics and review
REVIEW:
Got the dock today. Gotta say, not too bad. Although I don’t really think it’s worth more than about $25 tops. The build quality is ok. Everything is plastic, but it feels kind of light (the suction holder). Guess that’s a good thing if it’s being mounted to the windshield.
What’s included: Phone Dock, Suction Holder, Car Charger, Sticky suction pad (to use on your dash)
Suction Holder
There are 3 main components to this. The suction it pretty heavy duty. Probably better than my Garmin windshield mount. Once positioned on the glass, there’s a lever you push down drawing the air out making for a pretty good and strong contact. To release it from the windshield is just as easy. Just pull the same lever up to release.
The holder allows for full 360 rotation of the phone. Loosen the round knob to position and tighten. Once tightened, it’s pretty snug.
Where the phone dock connects, the suction holder has a little spring loaded push lever that’s used to clamp the phone dock to the holder. Same method is used to release the phone dock.
Phone Dock
Again, it’s pretty light. I wouldn’t say it’s feels cheap but just really light. The phone fits in pretty sung. It’s definitely not going anywhere. The dock also has a cut out for the camera, which is nice if you want to take pics of the road or maybe even a video of the guy in front of you with a lowered Silverado with a mural of his trunk on his tailgate
Once the phone is in, the bottom end of the phone dock slides in and out making the usb contact. On the back of the dock, you have a micro usb port for charging and a 3.5mm line out jack. My only concern is with time, this portion will get loose. Seems like there’s 2 positions this click into as you slide it one way or the other.
Car Charger
It’s a micro usb car charger. Nothing more to say. Always good to have a spare one.
The dock definitely DOES NOT accept the phone with any cases. Don’t know about skins though. It’s a pretty sung fit with. Going to head over to TMO sometime this week and pick up the a ZAGG Dry application skin and see.
Figured it would, but as soon as you slide the plug from the dock into the phone, it goes into car mode right away, even without it being plugged into a power source. This can be deactivated by going into notifications and clicking Deactivate Car mode.
All in all, I’d have to say I’m pretty pleased with it. Not really pleased about how much it costs, but hey…It would have been nice for them to include an audio cable with the package. I bought this to replace my older Garmin Nav. Figure it’s much easier having this than traveling with the Garmin.
Update: Looks like this is going back. The line-out doesn't work. Getting no sound
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http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/AddOns/Accessories/AccessoryDetailPopUp.aspx?accessory=916075f6-938d-4ce1-a6d3-69a685769d1a&inCart=True&catCode=22
I travel alot and one of the main reasons I bought the GS2 was for the big screen to use with Nav. Just ordered this today. Will post pics and review
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does anyone else find it interesting that all of these same accessories cost $29.95 with the Vibrant and now cost $44.95 with the SGSII?
Thinking of picking this up:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exogear-Exo...ccessories&hash=item588ef6bfb4#ht_4693wt_1270
Seems like a decent quality holder that will work no matter any case I use.
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does anyone else find it interesting that all of these same accessories cost $29.95 with the Vibrant and now cost $44.95 with the SGSII?
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Nope. Makes sense, T-Mobile just released the phone so they hiked up all prices on "new" accessories. It's all naming/branding my man.
Looks nice...if u get it post some pics please.
I have one but makes too much noise when the car moves.
Tmo Galaxy S2
http://www.amazon.com/MSW-Exogear-E...ZLOS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1319143393&sr=8-6
It is cheaper on Amazon. I am searching for a few other universals and I will make a decision in a day or two.
Was feeling frisky so picked it up at the store with the phone. Works great but the phone is held rather tightly and requires two hands to remove it when getting out of your car. Might loosen a bit over time, but a PITA for now. Phone also recognizes that this is a car dock (as opposed to desktop dock) and kicks on the VoiceTalk app automatically. Kind of nice.
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Used a universal on my last phone... have to say that having the charger plug into the mount directly is hands-down worth the extra money. I hated having to find the dangling end of the usb cord every time I got in my truck... especially in the dark. With the made-for-it mount, you sit the phone in the mount and then slide the bottom part up which engages the charge and locks in the phone. All with one hand.
-GP
Dsmwookie said:
http://www.amazon.com/MSW-Exogear-E...ZLOS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1319143393&sr=8-6
It is cheaper on Amazon. I am searching for a few other universals and I will make a decision in a day or two.
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Have one and the best part about this mount is that it sticks to almost part in my car. Aside from the really curved parts.
Bought my first car dock for my old Vibrant few months ago, now have to get it again for my new SGS2. Like before I am getting OEM directly from Samsung website. Not sure what TM sells but the one I saw in their store looks pretty crappy from some 3rd party vendor.
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The car dock... excuse me, "vehicle navigation mount" I got at the t-mo store two days ago is a Samsung-branded accessory. Guy had to actually open the box that UPS delivered that morning. Perhaps your store didn't have them yet?
Good for you! I guess the TM store I had a pleasure to visit had different model on display. Looked really ugly comparing to oem model.
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Good for you! I guess the TM store I had a pleasure to visit had different model on display. Looked really ugly comparing to oem model.
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they should start getting them in. There OEM it should be in green and white box with samsung all over it
$64,000 question: will it work with a case?
What do you think of these Herbert Richter German made windshield mount? The mount is used in a Pioneer AVIC-F500BT GPS which is quite heavy.
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$64,000 question: will it work with a case?
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Probably not as it is made to fit the device snugly. This is why I use a pouch belt clip as I use my phone all the time for navigation and can't be taking a case on and off every time.
My Exogear mint will be here tomorrow. I'll let you know how it is. Cost $18 shipped off Amazon.
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Some quick shots of my Exogear mount. Sticks to just about any surface and holds most phones in a case. Video is uploading as we speak.
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cheap but nice mount
Just rec this mount ordered 2 one for my s2 and one fr my wifes vibrant really pleased with them ordered one more {ebay}Samsung Galaxy S II T989 Heavy Duty Windshield Premium Car Mount Phone Holder
Bummer. I need one that works with cases and has a longer arm to position the unit closer to the dash from the deeply set window. I really liked my previous one that I got from Amazon, but the bearing wore out or something and it won't stay in any position other than limply hanging down now...
Thanks for the review!
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Bummer. I need one that works with cases and has a longer arm to position the unit closer to the dash from the deeply set window. I really liked my previous one that I got from Amazon, but the bearing wore out or something and it won't stay in any position other than limply hanging down now...
Thanks for the review!
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Are you referring to mine? It works with a case on.
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In case anyone is interested. I have a MilestoneX (DroidX variant) with an Otterbox case on it. I really wanted a dock for my truck but obviously the Motorola one doesn't work with an Otterbox without modification. In searching for the perfect mount I came across the almost perfect solution at http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com The mounts run right around $25 but of course they don't trigger the Car Dock app like the Motorola one. I did some searching on the web to find out what tells the phone that it's on a multimedia/car dock and turns out it's a magnet. After playing with the magnets from a restaurant name tag I discovered that one polarity activates the multimedia dock and the other activates the car dock A little super glue and some drying time later and I have a car dock that mimics the Moto dock with Otterbox intact and it was a good bit cheaper too!
Yeah those guys do make the best docks besides the OEM stuff, still sucks that you have to plug in a cord every time you dock it though and a second 3.5mm jack for audio out unless using bluetooth... I just used a rocketfish case and a little time with a dremel to make the Moto dock work with a case and it is by far the slickest setup I've ever had with a car accessory. I do wish I had known about these guys when I was using my Epic 4G though, I had a Seidio ActiveX case on that and my god I HATE the clamp style universal mounts. I'm sorry but those things are trash and look like crap too.
I just wish more manufacturers (looking straight at you HTC), would realize that the majority of people out there (or at least people I know) use cases and don't like the fact that they can't use the good docks with their case. I mean seriously, deductibles are often $80+ up to $99 for some people even if you do have phone insurance. Not having a case=1 "oh chit" and there goes $100 down the drain and no phone for 2 days while they ship you a new one. Every time I see someone with a naked phone, especially an iCrap, I just shake my head.
That's awesome! Ill have to look into one of these, I use an old Life Hacker binder clip mount I made about a year ago, works well but I have been thinking about getting something nicer.
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Thanks for the info.
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I'd prefer something windshield mounted. If I'm not getting the 3-pin version, I don't see why I should have to remove my case for the car dock, so I'd like one of those generic car mounts.
I have no experience with them though. What's the best one? Any recommendations?
check out Ram Mounts. google it
They are the most sturdy, but can be expensive.
i use the X mount one with my gnex and its awesome.
FYI I saw someone mention using the standard Garmin nuvi suction cup mount, with a GN in a case it does seem to fit.
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i have the european dock (3 pins present) and very firm. Little tight but other than that holds it very well
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i have the european dock (3 pins present) and very firm. Little tight but other than that holds it very well
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This thread is about the verizon nexus. You say you have the european samsung dock with the pogo pins and the verizon phone fits in it?
If so, do the pins line up and work to put in in car mode?
I ordered the VZW/LTE specific version of the car dock from mycellworld.com. its supposedly legit in that it has the 3 pins and is definitely for the LTE handset. its on back order, supposed to ship next week. will review as soon as it shows up.
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p.s. I have the extended OEM battery and I also have the generic car dock (no 3 pins) and it fits no problem.
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I know you said you prefer windshield mounted but I just bought the Tetrax FIXWAY mount and I love it. There is a large thread on it with lots of pics/videos. That thread is one of the reasons I bought it.
I too was looking for a car mount to be used with a case and an extended battery. I was just going to use a generic one off of amazon that was like a clamp style. Even though the Tetrax doesn't suction cup to the windshield, I think it is worth you looking at if you haven't already.
I mounted mine onto my dash and think it works perfectly. It doesn't obstruct my view at all and its is just a quick glance down to check navigation/music.
The phone is really quick to just 'snap' it in place. The only downside to me is that you have to manually plug in the power and aux cords but I don't even see this as a true downside since you will have to do this with any generic mount you would need in order to keep the case on.
If you are interested and would like me to take any additional pictures for you just let me know and I would be happy to do what I can
ProClip adjustable width mount is what I'd recommend
bpowder1966 said:
check out Ram Mounts. google it
They are the most sturdy, but can be expensive.
i use the X mount one with my gnex and its awesome.
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I ordered the X-grip mount with a medium size arm and the adhesive rubber ball base(I plan on keeping my car until its run into the ground) on January 11th.
Soon after ordering they informed me that the base wasn't in stock but it would ship out in 1-2 weeks. 2 weeks past with no word, then he said it would ship out at the end of the week. Still no shipping
I figured CS people would know not to give unrealistic ETA dates(especially when ram-mount makes the damn things themselves), especially over and over again, stringing the customer along...
rickt said:
I ordered the VZW/LTE specific version of the car dock from mycellworld.com. its supposedly legit in that it has the 3 pins and is definitely for the LTE handset. its on back order, supposed to ship next week. will review as soon as it shows up.
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Let us know when you get it because I read a lot on the thread about the 3-pin that some people got burned by claims of the docks having 3 pin connection when they actually didn't. Keep us updated!
bpowder1966 said:
check out Ram Mounts. google it
They are the most sturdy, but can be expensive.
i use the X mount one with my gnex and its awesome.
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Can it swivel to horizontal mode? Currently, this one seems to be the best.
jcwarren217 said:
I know you said you prefer windshield mounted but I just bought the Tetrax FIXWAY mount and I love it. There is a large thread on it with lots of pics/videos. That thread is one of the reasons I bought it.
I too was looking for a car mount to be used with a case and an extended battery. I was just going to use a generic one off of amazon that was like a clamp style. Even though the Tetrax doesn't suction cup to the windshield, I think it is worth you looking at if you haven't already.
I mounted mine onto my dash and think it works perfectly. It doesn't obstruct my view at all and its is just a quick glance down to check navigation/music.
The phone is really quick to just 'snap' it in place. The only downside to me is that you have to manually plug in the power and aux cords but I don't even see this as a true downside since you will have to do this with any generic mount you would need in order to keep the case on.
If you are interested and would like me to take any additional pictures for you just let me know and I would be happy to do what I can
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I'm really tempted. Both options above are expensive. I was worried that the attachment thing might look like ****, but from the pictures in that thread, it doesn't look too bad. Same question though, can I turn it to landscape for Navigation? Also, how sturdy is the connection? Will it fall off as my car hits a bump or something?
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ProClip adjustable width mount is what I'd recommend
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+1 to ProClip! They have a mount that can adjust with different cases, and it's very sturdy. The one I have mounts to my vent though (I prefer this anyway since my windshield is so...sloped). They are kinda pricey also, but they don't look too bulky and are specifically made for your car model. I love mine.
Would like to bump this thread to see if anyone else had suggestions for good universal car mounts/docks that will work with a GNEX in a case.
Samcobra said:
I'd prefer something windshield mounted. If I'm not getting the 3-pin version, I don't see why I should have to remove my case for the car dock, so I'd like one of those generic car mounts.
I have no experience with them though. What's the best one? Any recommendations?
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try the iBolt pro dock alumina... this car dock works with just about any phone, and especially works great with the galaxy nexus.... this cardock allows you to place it on either the windshield, dashboard, or air vent since extra pins are supplied to place the dock there and theres no need to remove your case from your phone... which is a god send.. it only cost me about $35 on amazon, so i cant argue with the price... i have excellent photos of it, that i'll share as soon as i reach the 10 post mark, that allows me to attach files and externals link...
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i have excellent photos of it, that i'll share as soon as i reach the 10 post mark, that allows me to attach files and externals link...
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You're past 10 posts, pics please!
So I've preordered my GSGIII (Verizon) and I'm planning to order myself a ProClip mount within the next few days.
For anyone who's familliar with ProClip mounts, you know that normally they offer at least 4 different options for a phone:
Standard Holder
Adjustable Holder
Charging Holder w/ Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Charging Holder w/ Straight Power Cord for Fixed Installation
The adjustable holder is the one not specifically designed for this phone... They make them in a few different sizes and the one they show when you put in your phone is the one that they say will fit it. The adjustable holders are generally used when you have a case on your phone, so you don't have to take it out.
So far, the only two options are the standard and the adjustable. Here's a picture of the standard:
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Here's a picture of the SGSII charging holder, which should look pretty much the same for the SGSIII:
I have two questions though...
First, I'm coming from an HTC Incredible which has the charging port on the side. One of my car chargers had a very loose connection. Since the usb port was on the side, it never fell out as long as the phone was kept upright (it would fall out instantly if I turned the phone on it's side putting the port on the bottom). I did have another car charger which fit a little more snugly, but I'm still a little worried about the bottom usb port placement on the SGSIII. I don't really want to (a) pay extra, and (b) have to wait longer for the charging holder, but I also don't want to have my charger falling out all the time if I get the one with the open bottom. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts about that?
My second question is regarding the Samsung "Ultra Slim Covers" (I have another post about those). It's hard to say exactly how thin these things are going to be without having used one, but they claim that "The case is ultra slim, giving you the feeling that it's not even there." I'm wondering if it'll be thin enough to fit in the standard ProClip dock without having to get an adjustable. I've never used a ProClip dock before so I don't know how much slack there is... but I would assume it's pretty snug. Anyone have any thoughts on that?
In addition to my two specific questions, since I haven't used these before, I'm also interested in hearing people's general opinions of the product. I know they're expensive, but I'm fed up with suction cups and want something more sturdy and fixed. I've not read a single thing bad about them (other than price). I'm curious what you all think.
Proclip mounting products are great, know this from a car forum I frequent. For a while I used a Cellcup for my phone (OG Epic) but now am thinking of getting a proclip driver's side console mount and retrofitting the stock Samsung car mount to it. If you want to set up your phone mount on a console (vs dash vs windshield) it is Proclip great way to go. Don't know about the phone fitting with a case, these mounts are made to hold the phone snugly so an adjustable mount would likely be needed.
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Don't know about the phone fitting with a case, these mounts are made to hold the phone snugly so an adjustable mount would likely be needed.
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Suffice to say that the OP is not going to get the SIII into a ProClip mount with a case on, there's absolutely no way.... they are WAY too rigid to have anything but a full-body protector on it, and even then, the sides may rub too much for the phone to even want to go in the dock, so don't expect to use a ProClip with anything other than nothing!
The SII mount I've been using with my Skyrocket has done wonders for mounting so far, but I'm dying to see how it will work with the SIII.... I'm not using an Infuse 4G mount, I'm using a D710 SII mount with roughly the same dimensions as the Infuse. I added some extra protection from a spare ZAGG full-body protector and had to trim away some parts that were rubbing way too much and releasing the glue under it when mounting the phone on to the dock!
ProClip is gonna have to do something to their prices for people to want to buy those instead of just getting an Infuse dock for less than $20 shipped! I bought the ProClip car mount for my new car recently, but couldn't see spending another $60-80 on a phone mount when all I had to do was put industrial strength Velcro to the front face of the mount that attaches to the car, shave down the ball joint from the D710 mount, and then attach the opposite Velcro to that smooth surface, giving me a nice mount for my Skyrocket and hopefully an even better mount for the SIII when it arrives!
KryptosXLayer2 said:
ProClip is gonna have to do something to their prices for people to want to buy those instead of just getting an Infuse dock for less than $20 shipped! I bought the ProClip car mount for my new car recently, but couldn't see spending another $60-80 on a phone mount when all I had to do was put industrial strength Velcro to the front face of the mount that attaches to the car, shave down the ball joint from the D710 mount, and then attach the opposite Velcro to that smooth surface, giving me a nice mount for my Skyrocket and hopefully an even better mount for the SIII when it arrives!
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LOL I was thinking of doing something similar - retrofit a stock phone holder to Proclip console mount.
dohturdima said:
LOL I was thinking of doing something similar - retrofit a stock phone holder to Proclip console mount.
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It's not hard, but I wouldn't ruin the car mount by drilling holes or anything crazy, just use Velcro so you can swap it out to whatever you want in the future!
Plus it looks like the GSIII mounts are now backordered at proclipusa.com...
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Plus it looks like the GSIII mounts are now backordered at proclipusa.com...
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Sonofa...
I've used the adjustable clip for several phones with or without cases. Works very well and you don't have to worry about it fitting. I just adjusted it for my S III after using it for my Galaxy Note.
I've got one of the ProClip charging mounts for my GNex and had one for my Droid X as well. However I have pre-ordered an S3 and would be willing to use the Infuse mount for it instead of spending another $60 but don't know if the back mounting point uses the right size ball/socket to make use of my existing mounting HW.
Does anybody that has the Infuse mount know how it actually connects?
ProClip is gonna have to do something to their prices for people to want to buy those instead of just getting an Infuse dock for less than $20 shipped!
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Will the S3 fit the infuse mount?
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araemo said:
Will the S3 fit the infuse mount?
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According to this thread on SD, yes.
Just bought my ProClip mount last night. Hopefully it doesn't arrive too long after my phone shows up
Definitely go for the adjustable holder. I purchased one years ago, (I think they were meant for iPhone 3S phones with a case.) But surprise, they hold just about any phone.
As for the mount, I got a vehicle specific custom bracket from a company called Bracketron. And then simply mated the two with strong double sided tape that's rated at 2lbs. It's extremely secure and removable. I'll try to post a picture later.
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I've used the adjustable clip for several phones with or without cases. Works very well and you don't have to worry about it fitting. I just adjusted it for my S III after using it for my Galaxy Note.
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Same here... After buying model specific Pro-Clips for my 2 previous phones, I purchased an adjustable Pro-Clip mount for my EVO 4G and have been satisfied. I plan on using it with my SGS3 when it arrives. I do miss having the built in power port but it really isn't that hard to plug the charger tip into the phone...
I really like my Kuda mount, anyone consider those?
From my T-Mobile Galaxy S III in HD
demarcmj said:
Just bought my ProClip mount last night. Hopefully it doesn't arrive too long after my phone shows up
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OK so they're backordered... and my phone is arriving tomorrow.
So, so does anyone know what the absolute cheapest (probably universal) mount out there is that I can buy to hold me over? I'm looking for something around $10 or less.
demarcmj said:
OK so they're backordered... and my phone is arriving tomorrow.
So, so does anyone know what the absolute cheapest (probably universal) mount out there is that I can buy to hold me over? I'm looking for something around $10 or less.
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OK, I just got this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WXC4P0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A3J828QRASPXDB
$5.25 + Free (Prime) 2-day shipping. Can't beat that. The same thing was available cheaper too, but would not have arrived quite so quickly. This should be fine until my ProClip arrives
will these work with a case? maybe adjustable? I have the casemate pop! one which I like alot
The adjustable mounts will work with a case. The non-adjustable ones will not.
razorseal said:
will these work with a case? maybe adjustable? I have the casemate pop! one which I like alot
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The third post on this thread, by me, said exactly that in the first paragraph.... read before posting!
I have been trying to make my own wireless dock for my Nexus 7 and LG G2, so I could just put the device in a mount and have it connect to the Bluetooth and charge without me having to plug anything in. I took a Ebay wireless desk charger and rigged it to work with one of my dash mounts but it looked awful and only charged when I got it perfect in the mount.
Then I was looking at other mounts on youtube and came across a Kickstarter company called AirDock. I ordered from the Kickstarter site and finally got the unit a few weeks ago and thought I would give a review. Be easy, this is my first review of anything.
The device has a sticky pad and 4 magnets that hold the tablet. It worked well for the Nexus 7 without a case but not with the case. But the mount came with a sticker that has 4 additional magnets in it that I attached to the back of the case and it holds it well. I have it in a Jeep Wrangler with 37" tires and has not fallen off yet.
You can buy it with a short suction cup base, a long one, or a CD mount. I am using the long one in the Jeep and it works good, has not come off yet. I bought the CD mount one for my car and it is sturdy and seems well made. It also comes in white or black.
It came with a dual output USB charger that says 1Amp and 2.1Amp but with the wireless charging I do not get anywhere near that. My Battery Widget says it is charging at 500ma ( 1/2 amp) which is enough to use the GPS, Pandora and have the screen never turn off and BARELY charge the battery. I use Tasker to automatically open Pandora when it senses wireless charging.
I will post some pictures this afternoon.
There website is http://www.theairdock.com/ I paid $45 for it on the prelaunch but it looks like they are $68 now. Pricey to me but well worth it because I have double that and 20+ hours into trying to make my own.
Please post any questions you have I will try to answer. I have emailed there support people with an issue with my LG G2 and they answered same day.
Please post some pics of your setup when you get the chance. I'm looking for something like this and it sounds like it might work well.
Oh man! Yes... Let's get some pictures on here!
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What type of case do you have? I have a poetic slimline and I'm thinking about purchasing this but its way overpriced. Post some pictures please
WhiteWidows said:
What type of case do you have? I have a poetic slimline and I'm thinking about purchasing this but its way overpriced. Post some pictures please
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Let me tell you, while I do have have the AirDock, if I ever do another car install, I will be using it. I bought and hacked up a Qi wireless charger to use and earth magnets to hold the tablet. While it does work, I've got $20ish in magnets and another 10 in a wireless charger and then the time taking the charger apart, finding placement, trying to work the magnets around the charger, make sure it all works, ect. A lot of time whereas with the AirDock, from what I see, will pretty much self align, hold the tablet in place and charge. The time saving to me alone would be worth it
Pics please
Pics please.
I am a lurker on this site. I can offer very little knowledge to rooting phones etc. but I thought I would share my experience with the AirDock. I own a Samsung Galaxy S5, the CHOETECH Qi Wireless Charger Kit from Amazon, and a Spigen Slim Armour Case. Everything works fine. S5 charges thru the case with out issue.
When I get the AirDock I quickly realized that A) the AirDock will not charge the phone and B) the AirDock will not hold the phone. I added the magnets to the inside of the Spigen case and that did not help much if at all. I contacted AirDock and was told I needed to put the magnet stickers on the outside of my case. I certainly do not want to do this and I can’t as the sticker will no longer lay flat. The sticker is not designed to be installed more than once.
On their web site is says the best option for the S5 is to use the Samsung replacement back. I ordered the Samsung replacement back from Amazon and even paid overnight shipping as I was excited about using this. This AirDock now charges and it does hold the phone, but nothing like the videos show it. It is not a strong connection at all. I tried it out in my car and it fell off twice while I was driving during lunch. Obviously this is not going to work for me.
I contacted the company and asked for a refund. I was basically told if I didn’t want to put the magnet on the outside of my phone, there is nothing they can do to resolve this and will not refund my purchase. So I had to open a Paypal dispute.
I am disappoint mostly in the fact that the item didn’t work and that the merchant had no desire in helping me. Maybe I have a defective unit - who knows. I would have liked to try another unit, but I don’t think that is possible now.
If you do not have a super smooth phone back or want to add a magnet sticker to your phone, I would suggest you look elsewhere.
Hmm..... I definitely do not want to add magnets to the phones case. That would look horrible. My case is big enough as it is. I have a Zero Lemon 10K I don't even use because it makes the device so big. Sure I can go 3-4 days but at the cost of having 5lbs in my pocket which isn't cool so even with my current case, I don't want to make it more bulky. Thanks for the feedback.
weedahoe said:
Hmm..... I definitely do not want to add magnets to the phones case. That would look horrible. My case is big enough as it is. I have a Zero Lemon 10K I don't even use because it makes the device so big. Sure I can go 3-4 days but at the cost of having 5lbs in my pocket which isn't cool so even with my current case, I don't want to make it more bulky. Thanks for the feedback.
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No problem. Glad I could help someone not go through what I am going thru trying to get a refund.
I love my Airdock. This is a picture of what a Nexus looks like in my car. I don't run it like this though, normally a Note 3 goes where the Nexus is.
Few things to note. If it's bright outside, Waze will slowly drain the battery, but at night, it'll slowly charge it up. If you don't run Waze, it charges my Note 3 at around 650mAh.
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I love my Airdock. This is a picture of what a Nexus looks like in my car. I don't run it like this though, normally a Note 3 goes where the Nexus is.
Few things to note. If it's bright outside, Waze will slowly drain the battery, but at night, it'll slowly charge it up. If you don't run Waze, it charges my Note 3 at around 650mAh.
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Doesn't the Note have a super smooth back? The S5 doesn't. And since I added the 'official' back cover as suggested, I can not longer find a case to fit the S5. I really wanted to like this, but I can't afford to have my phone falling down while I am driving.
edwelly said:
Doesn't the Note have a super smooth back? The S5 doesn't. And since I added the 'official' back cover as suggested, I can not longer find a case to fit the S5. I really wanted to like this, but I can't afford to have my phone falling down while I am driving.
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Can't help you with the s5, since I don't have one. The note3's leathery fake plastic backing works really well though. Really really solid.
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No problem. Glad I could help someone not go through what I am going thru trying to get a refund.
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UPDATE: the company has said I can return the unit for a refund. Hopefully everything goes smooth.
The magnet is just a sticker. I actually have one on the back of my Nexus 7 and also on the back of a case I sometimes use with it (the sticker on the back does not interfere with fitting into anything). The N7 sticks without it, but I have a Jeep with shocks that need to be replaced and when I drive over railroad tracks fast, sometimes the Nexus 7 can fall so I didn't trust it enough. But no problem no matter how rough i drive since the sticker is added. The sticker is necessary on the back of the case, otherwise it won't stick at all. It still charges through the case, but it's very particular about positioning it just right and in my experience it drains faster than it can charge when using navigation, and would not last on a 5 hour trip. But despite that, this has been by far my favorite dock for any device so far.
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On the back of my cover in the truck dash I made I have N52 20mm or 25mm magnets I'm using. NO problem holding it at all.
edwelly said:
UPDATE: the company has said I can return the unit for a refund. Hopefully everything goes smooth.
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UPDATE: well... I sent the AirDock back to the company and they have stopped responding to emails. I had to file a PayPal dispute.
Old thread but the sticker does not have magnets in it, just metal to help it cling to the magnets in the dock. I had to use it on my G2 because my Incipio Featherlite won't stick. I may try some thin metal discs between the plastic back and rubber of the case instead.
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I cut the sticker out around the buttons and where the Incipio logo would show.
I also have an s5. I have the genuine iq upgrade with back panel but haven't used it yet. I am looking for an airdock or similar solution. I could live with the sticker but just wondered if there are any other chargers out there like this or is the airdock the best option? Will it alway charge slowly? Ie 500mah. Also any links of where to buy as mobile fun is out of stock. Thanks guys
Airdock is already working on the next version, it may be better but won't be ready till April or later.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-air-dock-2-0
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Terrible product
Buyer beware. Their customer service is horrible. They specifically emailed me to tell me it would work with the droid turbo and it does not. The phone sticks to the pad fine but does not charge. I repeat: Does not charge. I sent them 2 nice emails asking for support and they have completely ignored me.