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I have never been a fan of car mounts, I just hate putting stuff on my window and the suction cups eventually fail. I've seen universal mounts that mount on your air vents but those are big and bulky and don't have the OEM look and feel. So I decided to make my own...
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I decided to post an update to this since I received lots of positive feedback on YouTube and you guys contributed some great ideas. Thanks to @brycetrem for posting this original idea, I decided to take it even a step further. I must say the results are awesome, take a look at Version 2.0!
very very nice job! Clean install, and great youtube video!
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excellent work and video!
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Nice .
That's bad ass. Nice job!
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Thanks, I just went out to the store and realized how awesome Netflix looks. Specially with the large screen on the Galaxy Nexus with 4G connection its the best! What makes it good is it sits low enough where a cop can't see you watching a movie I like it even more
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What makes it good is it sits low enough where a cop can't see you watching a movie I like it even more
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Fair warning, if I pass you going down the road and you're watching a movie in the front seat, I will be running you off the road and into the ditch.
Seriously man, you don't need the cops to tell you that kind of distraction is really ****ing stupid.
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Fair warning, if I pass you going down the road and you're watching a movie in the front seat, I will be running you off the road and into the ditch.
Seriously man, you don't need the cops to tell you that kind of distraction is really ****ing stupid.
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Lol with the exception of my Q5 all the vehicles I have owned have had video playback. As a matter a fact, my first car in 1999 had a custom monitor. Turning the channel on the radio is a distraction. You should YouTube "Vic Gundotra Mercedes". So it doesn't matter if your watching TV or not.
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I got the car mount that fits in the CD player. Works awesome, best I've ever owned for any device. Very high quality. Easy to use. Vertical or horizontal. Also CD player in my car is at just the right height, I don't like the mounts for dash or windows.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004E5W3D4/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1326048449&sr=8-1
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Here are a few pictures:
https://plus.google.com/photos/112484075632291866004/albums/5695355293357313217
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Here are a few pictures:
https://plus.google.com/photos/112484075632291866004/albums/5695355293357313217
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That looks great! How well does it fit with your phone? I was never a fan of universal mounts, just because they tend to be bulky since they have to be a "one size fits all" solution. I prefer more of an OEM approach where its as slim as possible. I do like your setup though, thanks for sharing +1
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Honestly it fits nice and snug. Also great because I can use any size case I want. The mount rotates 360 degrees and has padded clamps for the phone with an easy access eject button. For being an unheard brand, its definitely high quality and extremely durable/sturdy. I'd recommend it to anyone with a smart phone.
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Honestly it fits nice and snug. Also great because I can use any size case I want. The mount rotates 360 degrees and has padded clamps for the phone with an easy access eject button. For being an unheard brand, its definitely high quality and extremely durable/sturdy. I'd recommend it to anyone with a smart phone.
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I've used the Mountek mounts now for nearly 2 years. Had it for my droidx. Also have other family members using it for the iPhone and GPS devices, etc. They work great and also allow a certain degree of angulation - maybe 15 degrees or so in addition to the 360 degree swivel feature. Can be used with any case and also leave the camera free for use if required.
That looks really good. I think I'm going to try and do something like that with my Pro Clips mount. I want to order the Nexus holder, but at $60 including shipping the thought of paying that makes me wanna puke.
I like the looks of the mount by the OP but with a case on the phone, it won't work. I bought the Arkon unit a few months ago and it is nice but big. The CD slot mount looks neat but does it does it hurt the slot opening in any way? There is usually a felt lining on the cd opening?
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The CD slot mount looks neat but does it does it hurt the slot opening in any way? There is usually a felt lining on the cd opening?
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I've got the same question. And I assume the CD player still functions as well? For $20 I might have to order one.
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great work however having cold AC going over the hot CPU or GPU is not a good idea because condensation can build up and lead to corrosion over time.
Its why people don't cool there desktop computers with external air conditioners, if its just the fan blowing its fine.
But honestly that looks really nice good work
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NIK516 said:
great work however having cold AC going over the hot CPU or GPU is not a good idea because condensation can build up and lead to corrosion over time.
Its why people don't cool there desktop computers with external air conditioners, if its just the fan blowing its fine.
But honestly that looks really nice good work
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Actually, The AC is de-humidified. That is why many de-foggers also turn the AC on with the heat to clear the windshield.
The CD player will not be harmed. There are 4 teeth that stick into the CD player only about a half an inch, not far enough to hurt the CD player. There is a knob on the bottom of the unit that you twist to tighten the grip of the teeth. Basically when tightening, two teeth are forced up and two down to make sure the harness is sturdy. The teeth are basically a soft plastic.
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I have never been a fan of car mounts, I just hate putting stuff on my window and the suction cups eventually fail. I've seen universal mounts that mount on your air vents but those are big and bulky and don't have the OEM look and feel. So I decided to make my own...
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Is there a way to remove the plastic ball w/ the screw and just use a ball joint mount with this? in the video it appeared to be a plastic ball inside the joint with the screw, and the gps mount you used had the ball adapter on it...
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Is there a way to remove the plastic ball w/ the screw and just use a ball joint mount with this? in the video it appeared to be a plastic ball inside the joint with the screw, and the gps mount you used had the ball adapter on it...
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That's what I'm going to try. Bracketron offers several different AMPs to ball mount plates. I'd post a link but this is literally my first post.
I'm hoping one of those ball plates will fit into the GNex mount. I also bought short (2-3") 3.5mm audio and micro USB charging cables that I will then try bonding/fiberglassing to the cradle so I don't have to plug them in every time. And then cutting the top of the stupid mount off so I can slide the phone in from the top
I wanted to use my draco metal bumper with my 4200 Hyperion so I modded my battery cover. It's a work in progress. Ill post picks of it sanded and smoothed out later on.
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Thanks for the pics
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Erm..... Isn't that going to look... well, erm..... pants?
You're just attaching an additional battery on to the back of your phone right? I don't get it.
Are you away from a plug socket/outlet for more than 12hrs at a time?
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Sorry mate that look hideous if I'm completely honest.
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Sorry mate that look hideous if I'm completely honest.
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agreed.
you are nowhere near a point where you should be showing off. get at least some semblance of a finished product, then come back.
doing a mod that allows you to keep a stylistic part (the draco) by making the device look like something scrounged from junk, is silly. and that is where it is as of now.
Is that ceiling tile?
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Is that ceiling tile?
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I think it is modelling parts: sheets of modelling plastic, glued together with modelling putty.. and then not bothered to be sanded down, or anything.
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I think it is modelling parts: sheets of modelling plastic, glued together with modelling putty.. and then not bothered to be sanded down, or anything.
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3D printers. Must have.
Yeah I didn't finish it. I'm using the plastic welding method. Once I sand it down it'll have a rounded edge and it'll be buttery smooth
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scarrmrcc said:
agreed.
you are nowhere near a point where you should be showing off. get at least some semblance of a finished product, then come back.
doing a mod that allows you to keep a stylistic part (the draco) by making the device look like something scrounged from junk, is silly. and that is where it is as of now.
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I'm not showing off. If you go through these threads just to bash on people, its not appreciated. If you actually read it. I wrote "WORK IN PROGRESS" and im pretty sure once i finish dremeling it and sanding it with rounded edges it'll look decent enough.
I just finished sanding. Can anybody give me any suggestions on how to make the corners cleaner? Is silicone a good option? I can't sand it down anymore or I would go through the plastic since I used a thin one to use NFC
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That doesn't look so good... Work on aesthetics
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jsrattey said:
That doesn't look so good... Work on aesthetics
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Only option to make it look nicer that comes to mind is using a red vinyl decal. Ill try it if all else fails...
Sorry, but I don't get why you're doing this.
As per my previous post, are you away from mains power for more than 12 hours at a time?
Hey dude, get some automotive body filler. Should clean it up nicely. Model car putty should work too but i think the automotive filler will hold up better to getting hit. . Tape off the area you dont want to get the stuff on, Lay it on, than sand it, than id suggest spray painting the stuff to protect it, than it will look good.
Do a search on model car putty to get an idea of what it does.
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Sorry, but I don't get why you're doing this.
As per my previous post, are you away from mains power for more than 12 hours at a time?
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Work and School 10am-11pm and I just play on my phone alllll day.
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Hey dude, get some automotive body filler. Should clean it up nicely. Model car putty should work too but i think the automotive filler will hold up better to getting hit. . Tape off the area you dont want to get the stuff on, Lay it on, than sand it, than id suggest spray painting the stuff to protect it, than it will look good.
Do a search on model car putty to get an idea of what it does.
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Thanks, hopefully this works out because i was thinking about silicone and this looks like a better option.
spraying it with white truck bed liner would probably be decent too, figure it would add some durability to it
This us what you need the seidio back for a extended battery.
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sigh....
i think buy a battery with extended battery cover is easier...
this is not goign to be looking good when finished...
Where can I get an "Exomount" that can hook up in the vent, not
on windshield or dashboard.
On the vent you have better cooling and also the mount is NOT covering
the back of the phone.
Here is an example of what I'm talking about, but it
looks like this is for the windshield/dashboard:
http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Univers...r+samsung+galaxy+s3+note+n7000+i9220+4g+black
Finally, I found something that looks like an Exomount, it has
all the back of the phone without another "back", hence a very
good cooling.
http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Adjustab...352437678&sr=1-62&keywords=air+vent+Car+Mount
Anyone using this and if so, what is your opinion about it?
Thanks, I'll take a look at both of these.
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Hey everyone,
I have tried many car phone mounts, but none of them worked as I was wishing.
Then I googled this keyword "minimal car mount" and suddenly found this interesting idea based on magnetic power.
What do you think?
www.tetrax.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdGDqa6lchI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I'm not trying to be a smartass but why not just get a case and some Velcro
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Looks beautiful. Ordered one on Amazon. Prime for free shipping. Will let you know.
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Rudy_Ruettiger said:
I'm not trying to be a smartass but why not just get a case and some Velcro
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I seen a lot on youtube. With Velcro people mounting ipad, tabs etc.
But Tetrax seems very minimalistic and beautiful.
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Nfc problems though?
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Nfc problems though?
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That's my concern also. Was going to mount it to a case away from the nfc chip. My nexus 7 case is magnetic and it doesn't affect the nfc.
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If they want to be taken seriously, they should really get someone to proof the front page of their website - smarthpone?
I was also looking for a minimalistic mount for my phone. I hate those suction cup and dashboard mounts so I got the tetrax xway and I love it. It mounts nicely on my dash near and blends into my stereo. Having the little metal nipple on my phone is a bit annoying but the convenience of quickly and securely attaching my phone to my car is worth it.
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Looks beautiful. Ordered one on Amazon. Prime for free shipping. Will let you know.
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Which one have you bought? EGO/GEO/XWAY/FIX?
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I was also looking for a minimalistic mount for my phone. I hate those suction cup and dashboard mounts so I got the tetrax xway and I love it. It mounts nicely on my dash near and blends into my stereo. Having the little metal nipple on my phone is a bit annoying but the convenience of quickly and securely attaching my phone to my car is worth it.
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I can't decide which to buy GEO or Xway?
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Picked up a Tetrax XWAY magnetic mount for my GS3. Works surprisingly well and is probably the most unobtrusive option around ie. No suction cup, cradle etc.
Maybe old school thinking but, aren't magnets harmful to most electronics?
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Maybe old school thinking but, aren't magnets harmful to most electronics?
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They are using different kind of technology that doesn't create strong magnetic field. Each holder has 4 tiny magnets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvcIt2xIAOQ
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I've been using these magnet mounts in my car for a couple years. They have worked great on:
HTC Wildfire
Optimus 2X
Galaxy S3
Navigon SATNAV (much heavier than a smartphone)
Walkman MP3 Player
Anything with metal in it like a pen!
Nothing has ever fallen off even over potholes and rough country tracks. All wifi 3g bluetooth are unaffected but cant verify NFC as I dont use it.
The only glitch I spotted was that the orientation sensor on the wildfire didnt respond (if I turned the phone from portrait to landscape whilst attached it wouldnt rotate the screen), but the other phones didnt have that problem.
I love it. Even though my magnet is larger (about the size of a 50p), its discreet and effective. I would recommend to anyone.
I have always used the stick on ones not the clip on, but as long as they clip ok to your vent and you dont blast hot air directly to the phone it should be ok.
I use their X-Way model as part of my near perfect car mount solution.
So obviously, it all starts with the Tetrax X-Way. I mounted that directly to one of the vents in the middle of my car. It does block the vest quite a bit, but it's the perfect spot for me and doesn't involve any adhesive on my dash. At first, I tried attaching one of the little nipple things to the back of my phone directly. While this worked, it drove me nuts that I couldn't lay my phone flat on a table anymore. This became a problem when I accidentally bumped my S3 while it was sitting on a table and since there was less friction now, the thing went flying. So not good.
My solution was to pick up a dirt cheep slim case. That's how I ended up with the elago G5 Slim Fit Case. With the nipple attached to that, I could just slip my phone in/out of that and leave the case sitting in my arm rest compartment when not in use. Now I had the awesome form factor of my S3 and the ability to mount. So the next issue was the connection.
Like almost everyone else, I was using the cigarette lighter along with a curly charging cord that was 5x longer than it needed to be. Worse, the giant power wart that was now sticking out of my dash. Not only was this ugly, it was a pain in the but to store. What I really wanted to use was a small USB cable, 6-8 inches long, that could fit with my new case in my arm rest and a way to ditch the giant dash wart. The cable is easy enough to find, but how do I plug it in? With the Griffin Powerjolt Dual! While there are a bunch of USB port adaptors floating aorund, this was the first I found that would actually sit flush against the dash. This means I wouldn't have any stupid wart thing to deal with, the look of my dash wouldn't be thrown off, and since I don't smoke, I could just leave it in full time.
The big win in all of this is two fold. First, I could ditch the bulky plastic car mount garbage for a few thin and easy to store version. Second, I did the same thing (but with a different case) for my wife's Galaxy Nexus. Now we can both use the same mount depending on who's driving (or if we pick up a second X-Way, we can both charge and mount at the same time thanks to the dual ports on the Powerjolt) and save even more room in the car since we didn't need two giant device specific car mounts. The other minor bonus here is that the X-Way came with enough of those attachment nipples that I should be able to roll along for a few years using the same mounting system across multiple new devices.
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I use their X-Way model as part of my near perfect car mount solution.
So obviously, it all starts with the Tetrax X-Way. I mounted that directly to one of the vents in the middle of my car. It does block the vest quite a bit, but it's the perfect spot for me and doesn't involve any adhesive on my dash. At first, I tried attaching one of the little nipple things to the back of my phone directly. While this worked, it drove me nuts that I couldn't lay my phone flat on a table anymore. This became a problem when I accidentally bumped my S3 while it was sitting on a table and since there was less friction now, the thing went flying. So not good.
My solution was to pick up a dirt cheep slim case. That's how I ended up with the elago G5 Slim Fit Case. With the nipple attached to that, I could just slip my phone in/out of that and leave the case sitting in my arm rest compartment when not in use. Now I had the awesome form factor of my S3 and the ability to mount. So the next issue was the connection.
Like almost everyone else, I was using the cigarette lighter along with a curly charging cord that was 5x longer than it needed to be. Worse, the giant power wart that was now sticking out of my dash. Not only was this ugly, it was a pain in the but to store. What I really wanted to use was a small USB cable, 6-8 inches long, that could fit with my new case in my arm rest and a way to ditch the giant dash wart. The cable is easy enough to find, but how do I plug it in? With the Griffin Powerjolt Dual! While there are a bunch of USB port adaptors floating aorund, this was the first I found that would actually sit flush against the dash. This means I wouldn't have any stupid wart thing to deal with, the look of my dash wouldn't be thrown off, and since I don't smoke, I could just leave it in full time.
The big win in all of this is two fold. First, I could ditch the bulky plastic car mount garbage for a few thin and easy to store version. Second, I did the same thing (but with a different case) for my wife's Galaxy Nexus. Now we can both use the same mount depending on who's driving (or if we pick up a second X-Way, we can both charge and mount at the same time thanks to the dual ports on the Powerjolt) and save even more room in the car since we didn't need two giant device specific car mounts. The other minor bonus here is that the X-Way came with enough of those attachment nipples that I should be able to roll along for a few years using the same mounting system across multiple new devices.
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Decided to order one to try it out! Hoping it is as good as expected!
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Decided to order one to try it out! Hoping it is as good as expected!
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Yeah, I'm also ordered one to try it out.
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My friend has this solution for his BB and loves it. I wasn't willing to pay the price the local Best Buy wanted. I found a different magnet system at my local Bell store.
Something similar to this. I stuck the large magnet to my dash and the other magnet is on my case. I've had zero issues with NFC. Bash cash mount kit imo.
Hoping to receive mine soon! Anyone else using it and has more thoughts to share?
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So I got the vent mount version and it works great in my car. In my truck the clip does not fit the vent. I placed the circle towards the top of the phone like it says and it hangs in portrait. In the video it shows it going between portrait and landscape, it doesn't do that. You get one orientation unless you put the connector in the middle I would guess. Other than that it is perfect.
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At my school we aren't allowed to bring phones in school but I drive so I need my phone in case something happens. Now the problem I have with this is, I live in the southern United States and it's getting hot in the car while I'm in school .... Any suggestions to keep the temp down on my phone
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At my school we aren't allowed to bring phones in school but I drive so I need my phone in case something happens. Now the problem I have with this is, I live in the southern United States and it's getting hot in the car while I'm in school .... Any suggestions to keep the temp down on my phone
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If you can get a vacuum sealed reusable bag you can buy one of those baby bottle things that you take out of the freezer and put bottles in. Done this a time or two when I had to go somewhere and phones were not allowed (of course I have a child so I just happened to have both conveniently laying around). Has worked with no damage to the phone so far. I did wrap the phone in the sealed bag with a small rag too so it would not get the phone and inside of the bag too cold in order to prevent condensation. Another thing that could help is looking at your trunk space. This is usually cooler than the rest of the car and you might be able to work with that.
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At my school we aren't allowed to bring phones in school but I drive so I need my phone in case something happens. Now the problem I have with this is, I live in the southern United States and it's getting hot in the car while I'm in school .... Any suggestions to keep the temp down on my phone
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I live in arizona (pheonix metro area) whatvi do I is get a lunch box (can just use a box) and get a ziplock, and put an ice pack in the box and throw thebphone in it too. Keeps it cool and no condensation so it wont ruin the phonw
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Turn it off, and put it into the dashboard. Or right behind back seat in the trunk. These two are places comparatively cool in the car.
There is a new (or old?) see-through window tint available. Well, it's not really tint since it has no shading at all. But it blocks much of the sun's heat from entering your car. A lot of folks are putting it on their front windshield here in Texas. It actually works. And it doesn't look like there is a film on your windshield at all.
Just another thing to consider.
Someone told me that if you set your HVAC to the defrost setting then the inside of the car will be open to the outside even when the car is off. I've never verified this with a mechanic buy you can ask one. Also you can buy vent visors/rain gaurds pretty cheap online. Most glue on but some glue into the rubber at the top of the window (called "in channel"). Either one looks pretty good if you have a good eye and follow the directions well.
Bo I live in south Carolina (Charleston & upstate near Columbia) and get this from Walmart only 10 bucks will keep car cool.. Has solar fan and has rubber strip to keep water tight... Take only a minute to put back in of want to ride windows down
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I'd try something like this >> Trademark Home Dictionary Diversion Book << Don't forget to silence your phone + airplane mode it..
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I'd try something like this >> Trademark Home Dictionary Diversion Book << Don't forget to silence your phone + airplane mode it..
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That would work but they use metal detectors.
The S3 can handle crazy tempuratures so that shouldn't be something you have to worry about.
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