MisThis is a follow up to my last review of the GPS Cradle from Justpal.com.
First of all I must give KUDOS to Justpal.com . As I wrote before, I really had no problem with them as far as quick shipping. Their shipping fees were also lower than other vendors with the same model of GPS cradle. I referenced my previous review in the short space that eBay gives you for comments. The folks at Justpal emailed me for a copy of the review which I sent them. Of their own volition they sent me another cradle without charging me any shipping. While I was surprised, I did not anticipate much better performance than the last. I was pleasantly surprised!
Each of the issues which I had with the cradle was resolved with this new cradle. I apparently had received a unit that was produced with multiple defects.
The first issue I had was the fit of the Tilt in the cradle. This one is very good. It is still tight but the connector lined up without undue force or any wiggling of the Tilt to get it aligned. I would say this issue is resolved.
Secondly, since the vent mount brackets didn’t fit well in my Matrix vents, I used the suction cup mount. It is better than I had anticipated and actually allows the arm on the mount, which is covered with a ribbed plastic sleeve, to provide a bit of a cushion to the unit where it rests on the dashboard. It could also be adjusted to allow a landscape view of the road but I prefer to see the long view rather than the wide view of the road. It is slightly more to pack when I travel but not a real problem at all. I would consider this issue resolved also.
Thirdly and the real issue was due to the initial trouble I had with the speaker, I was never able to get the car on the road and drive around before the speaker broke completely. While this one still has some minor bleed thru with the car off and sitting still, there is not the incessant buzz as before and not even noticeable once the car is on and moving. The quality of the speaker is very satisfactory for the speaking voice of the TeleNav GPS. Where I can barely hear the voice from the Tilt speaker with the volume all the way up outside of the cradle, I was able to hear the directions quite clearly thru the built in speaker of the GPS cradle unit with the volume only approximately half way up on the Tilt. I don’t know about music but that is not a concern to me. The connectors are sturdier and they don’t wiggle on this unit. Thusly, the key issue has been resolved.
The only minor issue is that the suction cup mounting bracket still is a bit too snug to get off and on the cradle easily but a couple of passes with a small file resolved that issue and it is still snug but easier to get off and on.
In summary, I am now a “happy camper” and very appreciative of Justpal for taking the chance on sending me a new unit with no commitment on my part to give them a good review. They do have other Tilt desktop charging cradles and other accessories which I will order from them due to their outstanding customer service. I will be purchasing the charging cradle and a set of three of the combo pen and stylus that I have seen on well know sites for substantially more than Justpal charges.
Hope this helps others on their quest for a GPS cradle for their Tilt.
hello i bought 1 too so where do i get the version of this mount ? i would like to check it out ...
AL
you have a link?
their site does not show a cradle
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Here is a link to the item in their eBay store.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Car-Moun...35193QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262
It's $35.99 with $12.15 shipping which was fast. From the email I got from them this is the newer model that fits better - and the one they resent me does.
Here is the link to the search I did on the Tilt in their store.
http://search.stores.ebay.com/Justp...tpalQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ138177314QQsofpZ0
Hope this helps!
that looks great! I am gonna have to get one of those for my travels....
speaker not as good
Well, I used to have one. I bought it originally for my previous Hermes 8525. It does hold the device securely as it is made specifically for the device. But you cannot rely on the speaker function due to it being too close to the, so will hear static all the time, especially while the phone is charging.
I have one for my old Wizard. It came with an iBT bluetooth GPS for like 10 bucks. It fit great and charged great but the speaker never did work. I just did a chop job on it this week end and turned it into a really nice holder for my tilt. hacked off the crap at the bottom, fitted a usb to a charger, mounted to a vent and it's nice. I Just took some crapy pictures from my web cam to show it off before I realized I've got nowhere to post them. So, you'll have to just trust me, you're jealous.
Is there an audio-out port on the cradle that can be connected to any other speaker source? I cannot tell from the pictures. Thanks!
Just received mine. Kaiser fits securely, speaker works well (with 1 exception below), suction cup works well. 3 complaints if anyone has any idea how to solve them:
1 - Bounces up and down ALOT and is too long! Appears to be an aluminum tube with black plastic cover. Has anyone tried shortening it by a few inches? How does it connect on each end? Did that help with bounce?
2 - Kaiser fits very tight. Can be difficult to get out (but better than having it jump out on it's own). Does is loosen up over time?
3 - When Kaiser is in the cradle some sentences in TomTom get truncated, in particular the one that says "After 400 meters take left turn" now says only "After". Works fine out of cradle but truncates this verbiage while in cradle. Weird.
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Just received mine. Kaiser fits securely, speaker works well (with 1 exception below), suction cup works well. 3 complaints if anyone has any idea how to solve them:
1 - Bounces up and down ALOT and is too long! Appears to be an aluminum tube with black plastic cover. Has anyone tried shortening it by a few inches? How does it connect on each end? Did that help with bounce?
2 - Kaiser fits very tight. Can be difficult to get out (but better than having it jump out on it's own). Does is loosen up over time?
3 - When Kaiser is in the cradle some sentences in TomTom get truncated, in particular the one that says "After 400 meters take left turn" now says only "After". Works fine out of cradle but truncates this verbiage while in cradle. Weird.
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I have had mine now for a few weeks and still pleased with it. I can comment on the first two.
1. I bent the tube down so that it was tight against the dash and that helped quite a bit. I have a Matrix so the ride is not all that smooth so it still jars some but so does my butt.
2. It does slide in easier after a while. I can now get it out without an extreme amount of effort but it is still snug.
3. Dunno, don't use TomTom. I use Telenav. Just a comment on the two. I have a friend who sometimes brings her TT along and I do like the way that the Telenav announces the streets instead of just the turns. Other models of TT may do that but hers doesn't. (Well, I did comment anyhow on all three)
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I recently bought an official o2 mains charger for my exec. It works exactly as expected, except for one thing!
It's giving me an electric shock! A very mild one, but it's there. The metal part on the top of the exec is getting electrified when charging with the mains charger.
Does anyone else with the mains charger experience this? I only noticed it when I rubbed my finger across it, it felt more "textured" than usual.
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I recently bought an official o2 mains charger for my exec. It works exactly as expected, except for one thing!
It's giving me an electric shock! A very mild one, but it's there. The metal part on the top of the exec is getting electrified when charging with the mains charger.
Does anyone else with the mains charger experience this? I only noticed it when I rubbed my finger across it, it felt more "textured" than usual.
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Yes. I thought that was normal?
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Yes. I thought that was normal?
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It doesn't seem very normal to me... certainly not what you'd expect at least.
YES. I noticed it the first time i charged it up. I showed it to other people but they couldnt feel it. Now I know I am not alone. I wouldnt have said it was normal, but i have got used to it.
Euan
My m5000 does this too.
The easiest way to feel it is to softly stroke the metal pad on the lid with the case closed. It feels kinda nice, but is definately current.
My JasJar, IIs and my old Xda II also did this. But only those. Perhaps it's not earthed well?
Qtek 9000 has this too
You'll be surprised how many devices have this, actually. However, it shouldn't be of any concern - it's OK'd by law in most countries. Compare it, if you will, to one of those cheap halogen light desklamps ( http://www.lightwindow.com/desklamp/500/halogen/129bl.jpg ). The 12V goes straight through the telescoping metal tubing itself, and if you rub your fingers along one side while holding the other, you'll get the same sensation. That's why they often have a little warning label with them about not hanging any necklaces over them, or it will shortcircuit ( easily tested.. it just sparks a little, but I wouldn't recommend doing it ). The power rating for these lamps is *much* higher than for any pocket device. So although it's not particularly proper (non-conductive tubing with some retractable wires would be better - but oh-so-much more expensive to manufacture), it's part of the design, and nothing to worry about.
i had noticed it, but i didnt know what it was
DaWolfey said:
I recently bought an official o2 mains charger for my exec. It works exactly as expected, except for one thing!
It's giving me an electric shock! A very mild one, but it's there. The metal part on the top of the exec is getting electrified when charging with the mains charger.
Does anyone else with the mains charger experience this? I only noticed it when I rubbed my finger across it, it felt more "textured" than usual.
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Yes, it is true. There is a mild current along the top of the Jasjar.
wow... your first post... I'm honoured
No problem on my unit (Charmer). However, I've experienced this with other devices, an IBM Notebook (X series, bought 2003). It has a rubbery top (not metal), which give you a tickling feeling when you rub it with your sensitive skin (e.g. the skin under of your arm - wrist to elbow, the part where you do not get enough of sun light). I guess it is of a tolerance limit. I mean, if you try that on your VCD DVD player, I bet you will have the same problem too.
well that's certainly cleared that up.
Good to know it's not a faulty Exec.
I think its a "signature" of all HTC devices
I remember playing silly pranks on my xda2, where in i'd fake an incoming call when its plugged into the charger and hand it over to my friend (victim). The look on the face is worth a million! (i'm not sadistic as you're probably thinking right now, atleast not "as much"!)
the faceplate charge leak is really cool! I keep stroking it when i'm jobless. Its i guess a feature in many ways -
1. You dont have to hunt for the charging light indicator, just stroke the plate and you'd know if ur device is charging up
2. The phone call prank - priceless weapon!
3. An excellent window for passing time, stroking harmless current gives me a high! (oh yea, i'm kidding of course!)
All in all, i like the charge leak!
San
PS: Just got back from an extremely long and tiring business trip, hope my post has some relavence to the topic and makes sense in any remote manner
All of the devices which use a Switch mode power supply has it. It isn't a fault rather a design. This reason is that Switch Mode Powersupplies do not have a transformer which isolate the main 110/220 from the output.
You can also experience it if you have a computer with a metal casing (those white boxed computers)
There is however a method to minimize that shock effect. though it might not be possible with three pin adapters. Here we have two pinned adapters so just plugging it in the opposite direction make the shock go away.
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All of the devices which use a Switch mode power supply has it. It isn't a fault rather a design. This reason is that Switch Mode Powersupplies do not have a transformer which isolate the main 110/220 from the output.
You can also experience it if you have a computer with a metal casing (those white boxed computers)
There is however a method to minimize that shock effect. though it might not be possible with three pin adapters. Here we have two pinned adapters so just plugging it in the opposite direction make the shock go away.
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lol.. I thought since you are writing in bold, it should be something.. good. Anyway, the only thing that I've notice that is right on your post is that, SMPower adapter does not have a transformer.
The isolation of the transformer doesn't stop the device from giving you a shock.
What do you mean by 'white boxed computers'? You mean those normal desktop, huh? I'm not sure about what's going on at your side, but we use 3 pin plugs here, and the 3rd pin is a ground line, which is the effective way of getting rid of electric shocks (e.g. it absorb the 'wild' current to ground, instead to you)
And the most funny thing is your last comment. You can make the shock away by flipping your two pin plug? What is the logic to that? There is a diode-like device in the adapter that will convert the current/voltage of your AC to DC. It doesn't matter how you connect your adapter, it will end up the same somewhere in the adapter way before it touches your device.
Anyway, surprisingly, for someone who doesn't seems to know electricity, you know what Switch Mode Power Supplies
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... so just plugging it in the opposite direction make the shock go away...
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Rigghhhhtt... That makes a lot of sense (not) :roll:
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... so just plugging it in the opposite direction make the shock go away...
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Rigghhhhtt... That makes a lot of sense (not) :roll:
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Come on, maybe he meant the other other way, you know, with the pins pointing into the room rather than into the socket?
I bet that would stop the current leak!
I have no idea about anything electrical... but don't be too hard on ady. He was the one who decrypted bootloader 1.0 for the universal which is very useful to some of us... so he's acutally very smart! At least, he is at programming/hacking.
Hello,
Would someone please recommended a good/decent wired headset/mic earphone? Ideally one with the USB male end that the Tilt will accept.
Thanks.
if you have a good set of 3.5mm headphones you can use this
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=866
I just got mine, works great. A bit hard to insert the male into the kaiser for the first time (in my case it was to big for the female, lol)
ekw said:
if you have a good set of 3.5mm headphones you can use this
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=866
I just got mine, works great. A bit hard to insert the male into the kaiser for the first time (in my case it was to big for the female, lol)
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Thanks ekw.
That may be a viable option.
Tex........
I got something similar in the retractable InEar Isolators, also from Seidio (http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=777)
i can confirm that they work well, both in the sense of working well with the kaiser and also working well in terms of sound quality. I have only had them for a while and don't make that many phone calls, but have had no complaints so far about the mic quality, but still too early to judge on this.
my main complaint is the way the jack bends to the right, which obstructs taking the stylus out on my kaiser. i can still take it out, but only with considerable effort.
Anyone know if a straight plug version is avail?
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I got something similar in the retractable InEar Isolators, also from Seidio (http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=777)
i can confirm that they work well, both in the sense of working well with the kaiser and also working well in terms of sound quality. I have only had them for a while and don't make that many phone calls, but have had no complaints so far about the mic quality, but still too early to judge on this.
my main complaint is the way the jack bends to the right, which obstructs taking the stylus out on my kaiser. i can still take it out, but only with considerable effort.
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Thanks for that mini review. Is anyone aware of a seller in the UK with a straight plug version of these? I'd rather avoid the $25 postage they charge to post it to the UK. What an oversight to not consider whether the stylus can be removed properly when the headset is plugged in It makes me wonder if they actually tested out a prototype before putting them into production. The way I see it, the only acceptable plug shape is straight because even if it bent 90 degrees to the other side then it would interfere with any attached lanyard, bent up would obstruct the microSD slot and down means the device wouldn't sit flat.
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Thanks for that mini review. Is anyone aware of a seller in the UK with a straight plug version of these? I'd rather avoid the $25 postage they charge to post it to the UK. What an oversight to not consider whether the stylus can be removed properly when the headset is plugged in It makes me wonder if they actually tested out a prototype before putting them into production. The way I see it, the only acceptable plug shape is straight because even if it bent 90 degrees to the other side then it would interfere with any attached lanyard, bent up would obstruct the microSD slot and down means the device wouldn't sit flat.
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This might work for you. http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=148518&asource=151713
BTW, anyone try this yet??
It has a straight plug, and you can get it from expansys UK...
I've been happy with the HTC OEM earphones from this guy: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OEM-STEREO-...ryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Hard to beat his price - less than five bucks delivered in the US. I was impressed enough that I went back and bought a second pair.
The USB jack on the ones that I have bends 90 degrees to the left, so the stylus isn't covered.
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This might work for you. http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=148518&asource=151713
BTW, anyone try this yet??
It has a straight plug, and you can get it from expansys UK...
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Thanks for the link. It’s not worth me crossgrading from the original HTC supplied headset for those - they seem much the same sort of thing. If you look at the other link I was referring to you'll see they're the sort of earphones that go right into your ears. The problems I have with my current original TyTN II headset include the foam 'socks' falling off regularly (the original socks only lasted a month or two and as HTC don't sell replacements, I'm now using Motorola ones) also they're a less than comfortable fit. If enough people enquire with Seidio then it may speed up the process of them releasing straight plug versions (hopefully with a decent carrying box).
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I've been happy with the HTC OEM earphones from this guy: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OEM-STEREO-...ryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Hard to beat his price - less than five bucks delivered in the US. I was impressed enough that I went back and bought a second pair.
The USB jack on the ones that I have bends 90 degrees to the left, so the stylus isn't covered.
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Thanks! Just ordered one...
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Thanks! Just ordered one...
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Same here.
For all of you who don't like these standard-earphones:
http://www.digitec.ch/?param=toppreise&wert=146036
With this one, a change of earphones is possible!
Review of AT&T Tilt GPS Car Mount form JustPal at justpal.com purchased on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...rksid=p284.m183&_trkparms=its=S%2BI%2BSS%2BSD
This is not directed at JustPal other than their typical shipping policy. They do have a generally good record. I did get the same item that was advertised on eBay at other retailers for 10-20 dollars more than their price of 35.99. Other retailers use the same picture so I would imagine it is the same unit. The shipping was $10.95 (now it is $12.65) which was lower than most also. Also their shipping was fast.
Their return policy is similar to others on eBay which is they don't credit shipping so I would have to pay return shipping and new shipping (which has now gone up)and thus the cost is prohibitive to exchange it. Plus I destroyed the packaging opening the item and that would void the return. It would be cheaper to just buy another and have it sent immediately and not have to wait for them to examine the package and perhaps tell me I am not eligible for an exchange. I would be out the return shipping and still pay new (higher) shipping.
My quandary is this: should I chance another one as this may be a fluke of a defect or it may be a trend. Or should I wait for one that is probably twice as much and purchase it from someone with a better shipping and return policy along with hopefully better quality. Perhaps someone else will take the chance on one and it will be ok.
Here are my issues with the Cradle:
1. At first I didn't even think it was going to match up with the USB on the bottom of the Tilt and I was a bit reticent to force it as that is a weak link. I wiggled it quite a bit but it finally slide on with a fair amount of pressure. I had the thought that perhaps the stylus was causing it to be offset a bit so I removed it and it did go on easier but still requires some fiddling with it. It may loosen up a bit in the future with some use but the fit of the cradle is fairly tight which is a good thing. The unit has a label that states CM-A8925 which would indicate that someone thinks it will fit but they must have not tried it.
2. I didn't plan on using he suction cup mount so I didn't try it as I wanted to use the vent mounts because I travel and rent cars frequently. Unfortunately they do not fit very secure in my Toyota Matrix. Others with more and flatter louvers may be better.
3. Now for the REAL PROBLEM; when I first plugged it in there was a noticeable buzz in the speaker. It seemed to change as I opened and closed items and then when I started up TeleNav, which has an icon that resembles a spinning propeller, the speaker "popped" each time the propeller fin rotated. It would appear that there is some type of shielding needed between the speaker and the Tilt. VERY Annoying!!!
4. Well, annoying that was while the speaker lasted!! I unplugged and re-plugged the "hands free" wire (a short wire with a microphone that plugs into the upper unit and the speaker) a couple of times and the speaker quit working altogether. Now I have gone being from annoyed to completely disgruntled. After inspecting the unit it was found that the upper connection was loose and wiggled with the connector plugged in. If I did hold the connection in tight, it would again cause the speaker to work, albeit with the same annoying fizzing and popping. Finally it quit altogether.
5. A "tab" which is used to glue the front and back together on the side with the defective connector is not as smoothly mated with the side piece as the one on the other side.
6. A small clip on the vent mount that is meant to "snug" it up fell off inside the vent and now rattles while I drive.
7. The mount which connects to the base unit and either the vent bracket or the suction cup was very difficult to get on and once on damn near impossible to get off.
That is about it. I guess I don't need to say I would not recommend this to anyone. A $46.46 lesson which I can't say was worth the money just to publish this review. I really expected at least something functional. Oh well, I have a speaker (poor that it is) and a USB connector to play with and see what I can do with them.
Hope this helps others.
what i did to get it to work
Hello i to bought 1 of those mounts not from them but somebody else on ebay. I wanted to use the mounts for the vent too, so when i got it i took it out of the box it looked good so out to the car i went while going down the steps to get outside i heard something hit the floor and it was that little mounting thing that supposed to keep it tight on the vent .. So now at closer look they will not work so i decided to use the suction mount which i think works great , now on to hou i got my tilt to fit the case mine also would noy slide into the usb mount it took me awhile to get it in .... and i was think wow this is not good going to break my phone right off ..
So i took it into my shop and got a dremel tool out and went to work on the inside off the mount on the sides i kept taking a little of both sides untill it slide in easy and perfect now it fits great and i think it will not harm the usb deal.
On to the speaker mine also makes all kinds of noise but it deos work great with tomtom and navmaps if you mess with the wire and get it just perfect the noise will go away i can live with a little noise also when my phone is by my computer at home the noise also comes through my speaker ...
just thought i would add my 2 cents worth if i new what i know now i would of not bought this mount but i did get it to fit perfect after a hour or so with the dremel tool
Al
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Thanks for the tips. If I can get the speaker to work again I will try the shaving trick. I don't think I will try another one of these but wait on someone to try some other vendors.
i bought the oncourse 3 mount for the tilt from buygps.com and it has a FM transmitter built in. I comes with only the suction mount.
It works as advertised. I used this last weekend while driving and found that over all it is a nice product. I was like $40 inluding shipping or something. I like the FM trnasmitter BC i can now listen to my podcasts on my radio rather than using headphones or such.
it definately isnt perfect but it does work.
my 2cents.
http://www.buygpsnow.com/Product/On...andT-Tilt--HTC-P4550TyTN-II--Kaiser__958.aspx
it got it on sale last week.
Hmmmm ... so it arrived broken? Irregardless of what their return policy is, I'm pretty sure they have to replace it or offer a solution unless it is listed as "as-is". I'd check Ebay/PayPal on that. You shouldn't be out the funds to replace an item that was broken to begin with.
I ordered one of these too. How is the charger? I heard the brodit ones fry the device. Does the speaker interfere with bluetooth handsfree?
Hmmm
Had exactly the same problems with a very similar sounding mount. It was very difficult to get it to mate up (too difficult to use regularly), it screamed when I did get it in, then the device went into a soft reset loop like something was permanently pressing in the reset recess.
I shall be returning mine for a refund and I'll wait until they get a new / better batch.
Hmmm.
Just got mine and I have the same problem with the connector not aligned. I think I will swap it for the one with the FM transmitter. I don't need the FM since I have a bluetooth stereo but I can use it in other cars.
New Item I found
well even tho i got mine other 1 to work with the dremel tool i think i will get this 1 instead..
http://www.tiltdepot.com/seidio-g4700x-charging-vechicle-mount/3A78A3465.htm
AL
adidas4275 said:
i bought the oncourse 3 mount for the tilt from buygps.com and it has a FM transmitter built in. I comes with only the suction mount.
It works as advertised. I used this last weekend while driving and found that over all it is a nice product. I was like $40 inluding shipping or something. I like the FM trnasmitter BC i can now listen to my podcasts on my radio rather than using headphones or such.
it definately isnt perfect but it does work.
my 2cents.
http://www.buygpsnow.com/Product/On...andT-Tilt--HTC-P4550TyTN-II--Kaiser__958.aspx
it got it on sale last week.
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I too, bought this same unit. I really like mine. I've had no problems with it.
The only thing that dissapointed me, was that the quality of the sound from the FM broadcast from the unit. It's definately strong and clear, but it sounds muddy. It's not great for music. It works just fine for GPS though.
I use it with TeleNav and I have no issues with it. It's a good, solid unit.
I've not tried connecting the audio via a cable yet, however. I don't have a stereo in my car that accepts input that way. I plan on upgrading though.
G4700x NOT for TILT
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well even tho i got mine other 1 to work with the dremel tool i think i will get this 1 instead..
http://www.tiltdepot.com/seidio-g4700x-charging-vechicle-mount/3A78A3465.htm
AL
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I had also considered tht one until I read this:
Hi Nick,
We’re sorry for the confusion. The G4700x car kit for PPC6800 is only compatible to use with the HTC mogul with Sprint and will not compatible to use with Tytn II, Kaiser or Tilt. We’re still working on the Kaiser car kit, but at this we do not have an ETA.
Thank You for contacting Seidio
Kelvin Chung
Technical Specialist
Seidio, Inc.
And I got this response back from Seidio asking to put on a list for when the TILT car kit comes out:
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your inquiry at Seidioonline. We will be happy to assist you with your concern. The car mount will not be coming out any time soon. We do not have a list for those requesting this mount; therefore, the best way to be updated is checking our site www.seidioonline.com
So, I guess we are back to trying various ones that "claim" to work until we find one that does work.
On a side note, one of those sites had this:
*Notice to Drivers in California and Minnesota:
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. We recommend the use of Arkon AP020 90mm Circular Disc w/ 3M Adhesive [SKU 961] to transform any windshield mount into a console mount. Easy PocketNAV, Inc does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)
I'm in California, but I think I'd still roll with one of those suction cup ones with the FM transmitter... looks like a quality product.
Ticketz be damned.
Very Good Mount Found on E-Bay
This is my first post, I usually read and try to soak in as much information as I can. I was reading this post and had to contribute;
I recently purchased a mount from GPSLot, an E-Bay store, I opted for the "Buy it Now" at $10.00 + $5.00 shipping I figured I couldn't go wrong. I also purchased a mini USB and 3.5mm Stereo Audio Adapter, which allows you to charge your Tilt II and you have the stereo jack (my Nissan Titan has an input jack in the dash). I received both items in 4 days at $22.00 shipped!
I am very happy with the mount. My truck has a very long dash, so I put the mount on the dash because my windshield is just too far away. It is has 2 different axis' to adjust and the cradle rotates letting you turn your Tilt II on either side or leave it straight up. The phone is held in place by a spring loaded catch that tilts back to let it slide right in. I was afraid it was going to be one of those stiff plastic cradles that put alot of pressure on your device as it is being installed or removed, but that isn't the case.
My wife has a Tom-tom One, and I have a Mio Digiwalker c220, so I have something to compare this mount to. I like the way this one sits and the adjustments much better than either of the actual GPS mounts.
You can browse the store and see what you think,
http://stores.ebay.com/GPSLot
I don't know how long this following link will be good but have a try,
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-TyTN-II-Til...ryZ75447QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Hi all,
Does something similar to the Brodit mounts exist on the market? I'd like to have something as good as the Brodit but they're so expensive.
24 euros for the Promount for my car and 29 euros for the Touch Pro passive holder . For 2 pieces of molded plastic !!!
If I can't find something else, I'll buy a generic "clamp" holder to fix to the airvents (I don't like something attached to the windshield) but it's not as practical as the Brodit.
With a lot of people buying new cars or new PDAs, I can't believe there isn't a website selling second hand Brodit mounts. Or is there one?
How about a Brodit mount at £29.00? Saw one at blueunplugged.com. I have never used them I am waiting for the postman to deliver my touch pro. But I will be giving them a go in a day or two. The feedback on them seemed ok, yes a couple of dissatified customers but lots of 9/10 and 10/10 too
hi,
i got this one:
http://www.pda-punkt.de/pda/htc/touch-pro-zubehoer/aktiv-kfz-halterung-htc-touch-pro.html
it's working perfectly. you still need a mounting part, but at least it's an active mount for the price of a passive brodit.
I also have a problem with the price for the Brodit's considering they are just a piece of molded plastic.
Has anyone tried something like the Igrip universal mounts? http://www.amazon.com/gripper-holder-gooseneck-suction-phones/dp/B000JERG36
A generic solution would be way more practical as I could use it with other devices than the TP...
Three Weeks ago i bought one of these: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=160290613605 ... shipped from hongkong for about 7 euro ... im impressed of the quality, my touch pro fits perfect in it, because its adjustable ...
the only thing, it vibrates a bit with the "flexible-arm" ... but with the "bonding foil" its just perfekt ...
Ordered my Brodit "Active" mount for £29.00. It arrived next day. With the Euro/GBP exchange rate cant think of a good reason to buy a "Walt Disney" copy!
I ordered an Igrip instead cost me an equivalent of £15 including shipping in Sweden. It's Universal so I can use it for any device and suction cup so I can use it in any vehicle. I change device more often than I change underwear and I want to be able to bring the mount with me when travelling by air/train and having a rental..
Brodits are good if you have the same device and the same car for a very long time -- but I can't simply justifty the cost for that little piece of impractical plastic...
Sometimes I just hate XDA. I keep finding things from other countries that I want. Those Brodit mounts are very neat looking. But I must tell you. I have this generic mount I got from PDair.com that has spring loaded sides that you simply push together and the pressure holds the device quite securely, at least for non offroad travel.
pdcpa said:
Sometimes I just hate XDA. I keep finding things from other countries that I want. Those Brodit mounts are very neat looking. But I must tell you. I have this generic mount I got from PDair.com that has spring loaded sides that you simply push together and the pressure holds the device quite securely, at least for non offroad travel.
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It was exactly one of those I got. I have been using it for a day and a half and it works great so far. The suction cup was unbelievably strong compared to the ones I've used with GPS:es in the past.
Are you guys talking about this? http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000489&products_id=12317
F2a said:
Are you guys talking about this? http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000489&products_id=12317
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Yup! Looks exactly like that one so I guess so.
The exception is I have a compact mount not a gooseneck. I've been using mine daily now in the car and I'm still as happy with it. Excellent value for money. (I have used it with the TP and my wife with a P1i and an Xperia.)
The only issue for me is that it sometimes presses the down-volume button on the side, I solved this by simply mounting the phone 4-5 mm higher.
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pdcpa said:
Sometimes I just hate XDA. I keep finding things from other countries that I want. Those Brodit mounts are very neat looking. But I must tell you. I have this generic mount I got from PDair.com that has spring loaded sides that you simply push together and the pressure holds the device quite securely, at least for non offroad travel.
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The Brodit clips are available in the US via (Proclip - still pricey, but well worth it in my opinion. Just ordered by Fuze holder today to replace my Cruise (Polaris) holder.
pdcpa said:
Sometimes I just hate XDA. I keep finding things from other countries that I want. Those Brodit mounts are very neat looking. But I must tell you. I have this generic mount I got from PDair.com that has spring loaded sides that you simply push together and the pressure holds the device quite securely, at least for non offroad travel.
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Proclipusa.com is who is the USA dealer for the Brodit line. I have one in my car and there is a reason it's expensive...because it's nearly perfect. I like how everyone devalue's "molded" plastic (not you). I'm sure no engineering or research went into making model specific mounts for just about every vehicle on the market
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I like how everyone devalue's "molded" plastic (not you). I'm sure no engineering or research went into making model specific mounts for just about every vehicle on the market
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Well, no one is argueing with that... But the fact is that they're awfully expensive and now there seems to be good alternatives. I had never seen the use of this spring-loaded design earlier.
I also wonder why Brodit does not provide suction-cup mounts for their holders?? I really love the "phoneholder" from the Brodit, but the thing I dislike the most is the proclip-car-mount itself. I want to be able to remove the mount and move it to another car or just removing it when parking while travelling. The latest trend in Sweden is that burglars systematically smash windows on cars with GPS-mounts, just to check if the owner might have forgot the GPS in the car. So, being able to remove the mount is quite an important feature at least for me...
henel321 said:
Well, no one is argueing with that... But the fact is that they're awfully expensive and now there seems to be good alternatives. I had never seen the use of this spring-loaded design earlier.
I also wonder why Brodit does not provide suction-cup mounts for their holders?? I really love the "phoneholder" from the Brodit, but the thing I dislike the most is the proclip-car-mount itself. I want to be able to remove the mount and move it to another car or just removing it when parking while travelling. The latest trend in Sweden is that burglars systematically smash windows on cars with GPS-mounts, just to check if the owner might have forgot the GPS in the car. So, being able to remove the mount is quite an important feature at least for me...
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Yikes, I can see why you would want to remove it then. That really sucks.
PDA mount holder
http://shop1.frys.com/product/5342198?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
i picked this up at Frys the other day and it works well i can add a charger to it while docked, or use the headset. it can rotate 360 degrees it also comes with the AC vent clips if the windshield mount is not legal in your state/country.
I got these together:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=174210
http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=145598
EDIT: Case is terrible, you have to slide the keyboard in a plastic pouch and it doesn't work good at all. Sent the case back but I like the magnetic mount now I use it with the Noreve case.
I change phones more often than I change cars.
I use the Brodit/proclipusa car mount with a Krusell "Button mount". See Here.
When I change devices, I just get the Noreve case with belt clip and it fits my generic mount!
If you want to add tilt & swivel then you can by adding Brodit/Proclip tilt & swivel with blank face.
Finally I got a Herbert Richter mount, one part that is attached to the airvent, one that holds the Touch Pro.
The set is very small and I like the way the TP is hold into it. Want some pictures?
how about this:
http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=03722&dept_id=039&cat_id=1149
at USD30, is still expensive but has speaker & mic, can function as handfree. free shipping worldwide as well...
Just wondering if anyone's come up with a good way to mount the Defy on a motorcycle yet? Can't find a dedicated mount for the Defy yet so am looking for other options...Waiting for delivery of a plastic holster which, if I could remove the belt-clip, I could probably attatch to a universal stem mount. Not sure about how much clearance there would be between the holster and the phone for any securing nuts/fasteners so just interested if anyone has rigged up something similar? Can't wait to get my hands on this phone as the IP67 spec makes it perfect for use as a motorcycle sat-nav!
(Sorry- unable to include pictures/links to the proposed holster and stem mount as I'm a n00b!)
Hello mate,
I bought a couple of the cheap mounts from China, they use the standard 4 holes at the back, which makes it perfect for sticking cable ties though to hold it on the handle bars (see image).
I put it on the other day and took it for a test ride about 15 miles. It held in, but doesn't stop me feeling a bit scared that the vibrations will make it fall out.
I bought the origional motorola mount, put a decent bolt in the stem hole and used thw standard screw on mount. Done about 150km within like that, listening to music and google turn by turn through my bluetooth headphones.
2 issues though, wish it had a lanyard strap for a safety latch just in case it comes free the holder. 2nd issue is tha capacitive screen with racing leather gloves...
Cheers. That looks promising but I'm hoping to mount it to my R1 which has clipons. I think a stem mounts the only safe option (hate to pay the £70 odd Motohaus are asking for it tho!)...See what you mean about the posibility of it coming out of the upper clip (the holster I've ordered clips in on all four corners so may be safer.) Maybe you could rig up something that would lock the upper clip down- a loop of strong fishing line or something similar...bit of a bodge but wouldn't want to test the phones ruugedness by slinging it down the road at speed!!
senergy said:
I bought the origional motorola mount, put a decent bolt in the stem hole and used thw standard screw on mount. Done about 150km within like that, listening to music and google turn by turn through my bluetooth headphones.
2 issues though, wish it had a lanyard strap for a safety latch just in case it comes free the holder. 2nd issue is tha capacitive screen with racing leather gloves...
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Cheers. How did you secure the Motorola mount to the stem hole? Not sure how you'd be able to recess a captive nut or something similar within the stem itself? Ta.
I think the best idea maybe to try and fabricate your own, maybe get a small sheet of metal and fold the ends over so that the phone will slide in from the side only. Could then screw a ram mount bit on the back and attach to the bike that way. I'll probably try this when I can be bothered
The reason I got the defy though is because of it's ruggedness and because I go Dirt biking a lot and use the phone for Ordnance Survey mapping. I'm forever falling in rivers or big muddy bogs so I need to feel confident that it'll hold the phone in!
I used one of these
then got arount 5-8 rubber grommets like this
and pushed it through the stem hole. Its real tight!. Left a bit of of bolt out the top so the pivot locking system of the oem holder attaches to the bolt.
It looks pretty decent, nothing that ruins the looks of my 600rr.
I'll take some pics when Im in the garage next and post it up so you can see.
here it is, I'm going to wire it up to the battery when I find the right cables, needs to be removable since the bike does a lot of track days in race fairings.
Nice one- good job!
Might have to do something slightly different as I've got a steering damper mounted. Think I'll need to offset the carrier plate forward a bit...found site: telferizer.com that has stem mounts that suit various Ram mount parts so think I'll get something sorted. Thanks for the help!
Haha thats class, some proper american chopper business there- would have looked better if you had fab'd a custom tank and integrated the mount in the tank
I bought a Universal RamMount for ~50€ a few days ago, I'll post some photos as soon as I have it
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...Managed to pick up one of these http://telferizer.com/ off ebay and these Ram Mount parts to secure the phone http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000WJ90K0/ref=oss_product http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002KO5XVU/ref=oss_product , http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001QD8Q5Q/ref=oss_product , http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000WJ90K0/ref=oss_product
Particularily like the phone holder as, having watched a UTube clip, I can be confident that the phone won't pop out over bumps in the road (got the suspension set up stiff for fast road/track use!) Hope this helps.
Can you not slip a couple of rubber bands over the ends of the bracket to keep the phone in place?
Simple solutions to complex problems
I'm sure there's loads of options for mounting the phone tho some better than others. My main concern is the phone coming out of whatever mounting plate it's held into- some of the car dock plates don't look too secure to me. Reckon rubber bands would help hold a clip shut but wouldn't do much for screen visibility! The RamMount plate http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx........comes with various length holding arms and can be set up to hold the phone as tightly as you like.
Different strokes for diferent folks I guess!
I bought the RamMount Fingergrip, have a look.
on picture #4 you can see an additional screw at the bottom of the 'fingergrip', that's because the defy is not big enough. But it's sitting very tight even with only the 'fingers' left and right.
I have a question: with RamMount Fingergrip, can you charge the phone or the micro USB port is hidden behind the finger?
Thanks in advance.
Quza said:
I bought the RamMount Fingergrip, have a look.
on picture #4 you can see an additional screw at the bottom of the 'fingergrip', that's because the defy is not big enough. But it's sitting very tight even with only the 'fingers' left and right.
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That's the same mount that I bought. I used the short "fingers" on all four sides (1 one each long side instead of 2) - instead of the large "endplates" suggested for the top and bottom of the mount plate. This holds the phone very well and it is still possible to access all of the buttons and sockets on the side of the phone...perfect!!
Can someone please post some pictures of the Defy installed in the RamMount Fingergrip? Thanks
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Can someone please post some pictures of the Defy installed in the RamMount Fingergrip? Thanks
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I'll be at my lockup tommorrow so will take a couple of snaps and post them up tommorrow evening.
Here's a couple of pics of the Rammount Fingergrip. Road tested it today and it seems very solid and gives full access to all buttons and sockets if you use the four small fingers...