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Offical Galaxy Nexus Car Dock Postponed again. Which car dock do you suggest?

I sent an email to Expansys regarding Galaxy Nexus car dock. This is the response that I received
I do apologise the Car dock has been pushed back until late this month or early next.
Regards
Eric Smith
Technical/Customer Services Supervisor
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So I need a car dock now. I really get bored off waiting for it.
Which dock do you suggest?
PS: I have GSM Galaxy Nexus

if your bored you can make your own.
there's a thread on here somewhere
oh wait...
it like a few threads down

Is this a joke?
Samsung is trying their hardest to kill the Nexus line, not that it was that big of a brand anyways.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24626815&postcount=118
As you know the car dock also use the pogo pins, so maybe that also true for that dock, and again the OTA stopped from what I understand till the fix for signal issue in sleep mode.
*I don't know what about the HDMI dock, as it's use MHL fuctionality, but work only for video , better buy MHL adapter.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windscreen-...Accessories&hash=item33714fad14#ht_1976wt_922
No pogo charging, but I've got two and they are by far the best dock I've used so far. Also cheaper than dirt.

Arkon's Mobile grip is a good choice for the GNEX, they have a variety of mount bases (dash, windshield, lighter socket, cupholder, etc) and they're reasonably priced.
http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/mobile-grip-dashboard-mount-mg178.html

Magnet Mount
Magnet mount. I can't post an outside link but search for magnet mount at harbor freight to see it.
$4.99 at Harbor Freight. Small, Unobtrusive and works great. You can even put the little metal phone piece in between the phone and a case.
I hate those bulky plastic things.

I got the one from Verizon store and love it! Its perfect, fit and design. It don't vibrate when driving like all the ones I had in the past.

SKYLINESSUCK said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windscreen-...Accessories&hash=item33714fad14#ht_1976wt_922
No pogo charging, but I've got two and they are by far the best dock I've used so far. Also cheaper than dirt.
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will that work with a case on the phone?

I have (and love) the ProClips powered car mount. Excellent quality although a bit pricey.
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svtfmook said:
will that work with a case on the phone?
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Nope. It only kinda halfway works with the 2000mAH extended battery for GSM. It's pretty tight custom fit for the factory GSM phone. Not sure about CDMA.

SKYLINESSUCK said:
ebay.com/itm/Windscreen-Car-Mount-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-i9250-small-/220944379156?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item33714fad14#ht_1976wt_922
No pogo charging, but I've got two and they are by far the best dock I've used so far. Also cheaper than dirt.
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I was thinking about buying one of these, didn't order one yet because i'm worried about instability when using the camera while driving. Could you shoot a video using your mount? If it's just as stable as the genuine mount this one will suit my purposes.

URPREY said:
I have (and love) the ProClips powered car mount. Excellent quality although a bit pricey.
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Too bad they don't work with a case (or make a charging, width adjustable model like for the iphone)
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Shady Gambino said:
Arkon's Mobile grip is a good choice for the GNEX, they have a variety of mount bases (dash, windshield, lighter socket, cupholder, etc) and they're reasonably priced.
http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/mobile-grip-dashboard-mount-mg178.html
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I'm considering modifying this so there are pogo pins in the right clamp and it charges when I put my phone (with diztronic case) in it.

jboonstra90 said:
I was thinking about buying one of these, didn't order one yet because i'm worried about instability when using the camera while driving. Could you shoot a video using your mount? If it's just as stable as the genuine mount this one will suit my purposes.
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I'll try and get a video today. It's pretty sturdy so I don't think it'll be an issue even in my rough riding off road vehicle, but we'll see. I had concerns before I ordered it, but I figured for around $10, it was worth a shot.

SKYLINESSUCK said:
I'll try and get a video today. It's pretty sturdy so I don't think it'll be an issue even in my rough riding off road vehicle, but we'll see. I had concerns before I ordered it, but I figured for around $10, it was worth a shot.
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How's the build quality? I bought a random car mount from a chinese website, after 2 weeks of usage, the suction cup broke off the car mount.

Very pleased with it. I bought two versions; the "short" one and the "long" one. If you poke around the sellers store you'll see. The short one is better IMHO. The long one can jiggle just a little do to the way the arm adjusts. The short one is pretty solid. Suction cup part is beefy and not going anywhere. I did break the little tab off the top/side you are supposed to push to help get the phone out, but that's because I was being unreasonable on how hard I was pushing it. I tried shaving the crap out of the holder to make it fit the extended battery, then shoe-horned it in there. Then it was stuck LOL. I broke the tab getting it out, but it's still very usable, and I was pushing too hard.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130674625659
Arrived yesterday and waiting for me at the post office will update later
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Shady Gambino said:
Arkon's Mobile grip is a good choice for the GNEX, they have a variety of mount bases (dash, windshield, lighter socket, cupholder, etc) and they're reasonably priced.
http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/mobile-grip-dashboard-mount-mg178.html
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i have an arkon mount now, it's just a little too small for the gnex in a case, but it fits. it's a PITA to get in and out of the mount, but, i will say that the suction cup and mount itself are excellent quality and work great. i have had this mount for about a year and it has fit 3 different devices now, been through a few harsh seasons and i have never had it fall off. the arkon mounts are very much worth it. i think i paid $14 for my mount.

i have the diztronic case and arkon flat mount and it is snug but works great. a pogo pin mod for this setup would be awesome. please share if you get it done!
nomisunrider said:
Too bad they don't work with a case (or make a charging, width adjustable model like for the iphone)
I'm considering modifying this so there are pogo pins in the right clamp and it charges when I put my phone (with diztronic case) in it.
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I'm using Mountek, which attaches through a CD slot and is really unobtrusive. No POGO, works with my Nexus in case.
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-MT5000-C-Universal-Satellite-Devices/dp/B004E5W3D4

Bicycle Mount for Samsung Galaxy Note

Hey bicyclist:
Any of you tempted to buy this?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/220900016894?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I was thinking you could Saran Wrap it for good measure.
You could use it as a
-$700 speedometer
-GPS turn by turn
-Texting while riding
Hoping that the whole unit doesn't fall off, let alone the Note falling off by itself.

leafsacc said:
Hey bicyclist:
Any of you tempted to buy this?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/220900016894?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I was thinking you could Saran Wrap it for good measure.
You could use it as a
-$700 speedometer
-GPS turn by turn
-Texting while riding
Hoping that the whole unit doesn't fall off, let alone the Note falling off by itself.
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I have serious concerns about these. They use the same plastics and mounts as the car mounts, several of which I have broken. Its one thing it falling off in a car, but on a bike doing 20mph on concrete? Scary thought
I would love to see what you think about it when you get one!
Otherwise, these seem like a better alternative.

When I had a Desire I used to have this
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/bicycle-phone-holder-p14252.htm
And I found a really similar for the Note
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem?itemId=120875970274&index=17&nav=SEARCH&nid=48128193136
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/capdase-bike-mount-holder-p25473.htm
When I had that one for my Desire it was REALLY stable. Few times I have riden 40km/h+ and on a bumpy tarmac with the phone mounted and it held it perfectly.
Noted by Noting from my Noteful Note

I have the exact same mount, and the note rides my ZX12R, it is stable enough I would say, best bet is zip tie it over just to be safe.

torqu3e said:
I have the exact same mount, and the note rides my ZX12R, it is stable enough I would say, best bet is zip tie it over just to be safe.
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Can you confirm which bike mount you have? Bit confused lol
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I think I'll buy that Capdase one I linked.
Seems higher quality compared to that other.
Noted by Noting from my Noteful Note

Krypton, its the exact same one as in the original post, the one on ebay.

For some reason I don't trust that mount on the original post.
Rubber band to attach to handle bar? Only two corners and the opposite side secured of our expensive phone?
I feel it's not gonna last very well during any kind of bumpy riding nor is it gonna stay at fixed position because of that rubber band used to attach to handle bar.
At least the Capdase model I'm looking at has proper mounting. Not so sure about how well the actual phone mount secures our Note considering how wide and thin our phone is.
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Here is another cheaper bike mounts:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycl...laxy-note-i9220-gt-n7000-black-116810?item=10
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycl...ung-galaxy-note-i9220-gt-n7000-113981?item=22
I bought this, because I have Reiko protective case. Holds great on my MTB bike.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycle-cell-phone-mount-holder-7-5-14cm-44243

Car Mount/Docks

I've been searching high and low for a non-generic car mount/dock and I think I might have found something that will work. I just ordered the Motorola Atrix HD dock from amazon.
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Dimensions seem right..
Atrix; 5.26 x 2.75 x .33
Sprint Optimus G 5.19 x 2.71 x .33
I'll report back in two days when it gets here.
Hopes this helps....has anyone else found anything else that will work?

I have the 2011 model of the Sprint Universal Mount. With the Otterbox, this thing BARELY fits. But it still works very nicely
2012 model link is here

Yeah....saw that, and looked at a number of the "universal" mounts, but really wanted something that I could truly "dock" my phone into. I'm in and out of my car a lot during the day and don't want to hassle with plugging in the power cord each and every time. Thanks for the input.

NEGATIVE on the MOTOROLA ATRIX HD case....usb doesn't line up. darn.

Tetrax
Is anybody using any of the Tetrax mounts with the LGOG? (The system is preventing me from posting the hyperlink to the Tetrax site here, but it is tetrax.com.) I love their simplicity but am not sure I want to paste a disk to the back of my phone. If you have done this, can you comment on how you like it? Thanks.

Here is a good looking car mount for the LGOG.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-OPTIMUS-...305639?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c2e0729a7

If you don't need to have the phone charger automatically plugged in, I highly recommend this mount. You've never known convenience until you've put the phone in and take it off with only one hand :fingers-crossed:. Not to mention the it will stick to your car's dash (hard plastic parts preferred, as it will leave an indentation on soft plastic)

jat255 said:
ryocho, have you used this with the Sprint LGOG? I'm thinking about getting it, but want to make sure it fits and doesn't hit any of the volume/power buttons. They also have this one that is for the Galaxy Note. I wonder if it would fit better there?
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Yes I am using it right now, with this case, it fits fine with just a little bit of wiggle room to spare. For sure the Galaxy Note one will fit if you plan on getting a thick case like otterbox, but it might be too wide if you decided to go without a case?

Merk07 said:
Is anybody using any of the Tetrax mounts with the LGOG? (The system is preventing me from posting the hyperlink to the Tetrax site here, but it is tetrax.com.) I love their simplicity but am not sure I want to paste a disk to the back of my phone. If you have done this, can you comment on how you like it? Thanks.
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I love Tetrax but could not get anything to stick to the back of the phone. I'm sure if you have a case you will be fine.

I grip
Fits snugly and suction cup is awesome. I have the body glove tatic case on my LGOG in the pic
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djsamthrax said:
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The lower right corner grip doesn't seem to fit...

It holds the phone snuggly. Looks better vertically however
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djsamthrax said:
I grip
Fits snugly and suction cup is awesome. I have the body glove tatic case on my LGOG in the pic
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lmao, that doesn't fit at all

Kensington iPhone mount is the best i've ever found. Simple and snug. Worked for my EVO and fits the new Optimus G.
Model:K39256US

jbcb713 said:
Kensington iPhone mount is the best i've ever found. Simple and snug. Worked for my EVO and fits the new Optimus G.
Model:K39256US
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That's what I had previously with my old phone. Unfortunately it doesn't work with the OG with case on. Plus the arm is too long which cause a lot of vibration when driving.

Clingo
I have the clingo and it works great with the otter commuter case

Had the Clingo too, bought it when it first came out. It worked well at the beginning, but after a few months in the summer heat (Southern California) the gel starts to degrade and start to leave a sticky residue on the back of my phone case. Got a replacement gel pad from Clingo, same thing happen by the next summer.
Yes, I've tried a lot of car mount options. Still looking for the perfect one (that doesn't cost something ridiculous like $80)

Here is the best I've found...
Brackretron
Takes some mounting and such, but definitely the best finished product...

ProClip Universal
I'm thinking of ordering one from ProClipUSA. [sorry, I'm too nube to be allowed to post a link...] In the past I've used their mounts for my old Garmin Nuvi and later for my HTC EVO 4G (the WiMax model).
Unlike those mounts, which were excellent and solid as hell, the two available are not full custom for the Optimus. And I really loved that my EVO's mount also provided power when it was docked. I rarely bothered explicitly wall charging the EVO as it always got topped off during the office commutes.
Still... with a few tweaks for the Optimus' dimensions it might be enough for a secure mount. For long trips it looks like I should be able to power it with the car 12V charger from the bottom opening.

This is what I have and it is the best mount I have ever used. Iotte easy flex 2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875986198

Best Car Mount I've used yet...and it's $7.

Hey folks,
Not sure if you're familiar with monoprice, but if you aren't...you should be. I've been buying things like tv mounts and audio cables from them for a LONG time now...since back when HD TVs first came out and people would want $200 for a wall mount and another $100 for an HDMI cable.
Anyway, I was looking for some filler the other day, when I bought a new tv mount and needed to hit a certain point to use a coupon and wandered past their cell phone car mount. I had been kicking around the idea of getting the official Motorola unit for a while now, but the price always threw me off.
Well, the Monoprice unit is $7.05. And it works AWESOME! Fits the phone like a glove.
Universal Windshield Mount for iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy S®, and most Mobile Phones - Black - Monoprice.com
Anyway, just wanted to share. I've been through some universal docks in my day, and they usually suck after a while. And then my wife and I share a car, but my phone is caseless and hers has a case, so the official one was kind of up in the air.

Looks nice, thought i would share the one i am using right now
http://www.shopandroid.com/aduro-u-grip-universal-car-mount/3AA14505.htm
I found it locally, but for the same price.
I love this thing, it grips the device great, and the suction cup will go almost anywhere you want. I have mind suctioned to the top of my dash of my 08 dodge caliber. Even tho the dashboard is textured with some pretty deep ridges it sticks great!
Only con i would give it is that the grip is a little too tight, making one hand operation difficult. you can remove the device from the mount with one hand, however installing the phone into it usually requires use of your second hand to open the drip far enough. However it is a comfort knowing that it moto x isn't going to fall out.

SubliminalME said:
the phone like a glove.
Universal Windshield Mount for iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy S®, and most Mobile Phones - Black - Monoprice.com
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Thanks. Do you think it would fit with a rugged case, like Otterbox Defender or Seidio Dilex?
Teksu said:
Looks nice, thought i would share the one i am using right now
http://www.shopandroid.com/aduro-u-grip-universal-car-mount/3AA14505.htm
I found it locally, but for the same price.
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My local Costco was selling a 2 pack of mounts that looked identical to this for $25 (after $5 instant savings) about 2 months ago. I'm not sure if they still have them, but of they do they aren't prominently displayed.
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I think it would fit, actually.
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Has it fallen off on you?
SubliminalME said:
Hey folks,
Not sure if you're familiar with monoprice, but if you aren't...you should be. I've been buying things like tv mounts and audio cables from them for a LONG time now...since back when HD TVs first came out and people would want $200 for a wall mount and another $100 for an HDMI cable.
Anyway, I was looking for some filler the other day, when I bought a new tv mount and needed to hit a certain point to use a coupon and wandered past their cell phone car mount. I had been kicking around the idea of getting the official Motorola unit for a while now, but the price always threw me off.
Well, the Monoprice unit is $7.05. And it works AWESOME! Fits the phone like a glove.
Universal Windshield Mount for iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy S®, and most Mobile Phones - Black - Monoprice.com
Anyway, just wanted to share. I've been through some universal docks in my day, and they usually suck after a while. And then my wife and I share a car, but my phone is caseless and hers has a case, so the official one was kind of up in the air.
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SubliminalME said:
Well, the Monoprice unit is $7.05. And it works AWESOME! Fits the phone like a glove.
Universal Windshield Mount for iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy S®, and most Mobile Phones - Black - Monoprice.com
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Hey @SubliminalME, I recently picked one of these up, it does fit very well. Problem is that it either blocks the headphone jack or the charging port, depending on which way you put the phone in the mount. Have you found a way around this?

i bet you could drill a hole in the single mount pretty easily.
the better question (for me) is whether the phone can be positioned in the mount without blocking the camera. a windshield mount is only useful to me if i can use the camera. otherwise, it's going in a cupholder.

The Monoprice one is showing out of stock!! :/

UncleMike said:
Thanks. Do you think it would fit with a rugged case, like Otterbox Defender or Seidio Dilex?
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I think it would fit, actually.
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I ordered two of these and they came in the other day. Surprisingly, it fits well with the Seidio Dilex case. My concern was that there wouldn't be room for the integrated kickstand on the back of the case, bit there's just enough room for it.
I have an adhesive mounted Garmin-compatible ball (~17mm) on my dash that works perfectly with it.

i've got mine, but haven't taken it out of the box yet!

In for one
Thanks for the heads-up! Always have loved Monoprice and I can't bring myself to go the imagnet route (ie pop off the back) on the X. This should be a nice cheap compromise, especially since I already have the garmin ball installed in both my cars.

The best that I've ever used is the Tetrax Xway. PRevents the phone from overheating by clipping in front of the A/C, and works with nearly every phone/case combo. I've used it through my Droid Incredible, Galaxy S2, and Galaxy S4 GPE with numerous cases.
http://www.tetrax.com/us/products/iphone-ipod/tetrax-xway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awh6QP8-BBE

Suggestions for Car Mount?

Hi there! I am looking for suggestions from the XDA forums for a car mount for the OnePlus One! You guys are pretty knowledgeable so I trust this being left in your hands
Even Universal mounts can be suggested, as there will be other family members using other phones(Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge or friends using iPhones).

I Umair I said:
Hi there! I am looking for suggestions from the XDA forums for a car mount for the OnePlus One! You guys are pretty knowledgeable so I trust this being left in your hands
Even Universal mounts can be suggested, as there will be other family members using other phones(Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge or friends using iPhones).
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http://www.amazon.com/Koomus-CD-Eco...Samsung/dp/B00JP0RTB4/ref=zg_bs_2407778011_19

I have the Koomus as well. It's major flaw is the part that pushes against the top of the CD slot may become loose as you remove the phone.
You can buy clones that attach to your vent or with VHB adhesive for as little as $4 from DX, aliexpress, etc.

http://www.brodit.com/productList.html?brand=OnePlus&model=One&pn=prod
you will need a car-specific hilder as well. its a little pricey but totally worth it (for me).
i have one of those for my Nexus 7 Tablet since some years, just works all fine
also used a specific holder for the Galaxy Nexus when I still owned the device.
cheers!

if you have a case, or if you are OK with removing your back cover and throwing a metal plate back there (this is what I did), this one works great!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HUIL310?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
you just have to tape down the metal plate. I placed mine back there and about a day later I started losing signal...the plate had fallen towards the bottom of the phone and must have been blocking some antennas or something. moved it up, taped it in place, and its been solid and working great since. I use this every day to and from work and anywhere else I go without it ever budging. its so nice not having to clip the phone in.

Search Xiaopimei on Amazon ! Amazing and very cheap !

Xiaopimei is great, I agree

I've been using the Brodit/Proclip (same thing) for about a year now, great stuff. I can highly recommend it

I've ordered
http://www.banggood.com/REMAX-RM-03-Mobile-Navigator-Car-Outlet-Bracket-p-982977.html
I heard its great, and its pretty cheap, and universal size phone can hook to it.
Here is video description
https://youtu.be/qMYhr9YN9Ok?t=22s

Brodit for OnePlus One
Remember to buy a Proclip for your specific car to mount on

My experience, over the last 7 years. I swear to always buy Herbert Richter (HR) mounts. (ebay or online German/UK stores)
Extremely durable plastic (don't want your phone to fall). Universal, also use the same mount on my bicycle, in other cars. Mine has now been in use for 5 years now (have 2). I use the universal one and I use the vent holder in the car. Doesn't block the view and in summer gets cooled down because the airco blows cold air on it. Also doesn't damage the phone and really holds it well.
Also very good experience with their customer support.