Just ordered one of these from ebay? £20 with free delivery. Anyone got one? How good are they? Mine will be going in my van so I can use sygic for satnav and for music.
Let us know how it works, I have been looking for something like this for the exact reasons you are.
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woundedworld said:
Let us know how it works, I have been looking for something like this for the exact reasons you are.
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Hi Wounded.
Got the mount this morning. All I can say is, well worth the money. It has a long flexible stem, idea for long dashboards. Twin suction cups. The part where you put your transformer is removeable, leaving just the suction cups and stem in place. Came very well packaged and fast delivery.
I will post some pics tommmorrow. Works very well with Sygic. I plug mine in via 3.5mm jack lead to stereo and wifi tethered to phone.
Seg
[/B][/B]A couple of quick pics.I will post some more in van later.
Did you have the cracked windscreen before or after you attached to TF to it?
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Did you have the cracked windscreen before or after you attached to TF to it?
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LMAO, they were there before. My boss is too tight to have it replaced.
The mount on the other hand works very well. Very pleased with it.
Seg
Seg2012 said:
Just ordered one of these from ebay? £20 with free delivery. Anyone got one? How good are they? Mine will be going in my van so I can use sygic for satnav and for music.
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Quality idea
The above wouldn't be legal in California, due to it being attached to the front windshield.
I've ordered this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VG6LDE/ref=oh_o00_s01_i02_details
(Satechi ST-TP01 Car Holder Mount). It was $30 when I ordered it.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
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The above wouldn't be legal in California, due to it being attached to the front windshield.
I've ordered this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VG6LDE/ref=oh_o00_s01_i02_details
(Satechi ST-TP01 Car Holder Mount). It was $30 when I ordered it.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
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That would be an issue here in the UK as it is in front of the heater grill and we need that grill for heating here, not air con,lol, thus it would heat up the Eeepad (not good)
Thats a good point about the heaters...but it depends where they are situated. The OP's setup would have the same issue if the vents were in the same spot.
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Thats a good point about the heaters...but it depends where they are situated. The OP's setup would have the same issue if the vents were in the same spot.
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I see what your saying here, and thought about this very issue when initially deciding where to place mine. I have now settled on a pretty central location with the base of the TF just above the display of the stereo. Vision is good, no obstructions. Having used it for a couple of days, I have now gone off the idea of using Sygic for Satnav and have changed to Co-Pilot and to be fair, seems to be working alot better. I was finding Sygic to be slightly behind when driving, not a great deal, but for a picky person like me, it was enough.
Hi man,
Was looking for something like this, your confinced me to buy also one, can't wait to get my hands on it. Much better then my 3.9 (or so) inch phone, thanks for the topic and the information!
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can't find it on ebay? Only find some with 1 suction cup.... also found this on DX:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/univer...-ipod-gps-mp4-cell-phone-6-5-10-devices-39284
Anyone who have this one?
is there a link for the dual suction cup one?
I may be interested in getting that myself
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the DX one? I don't think it will hold it if you are not driving on a flat (tarmac) surface.... so I am looking for a more stable/secure one
ps why do you have your internet speed in your sig? is that high in the USA?
I got this one from ebay here.
I have tried this on most road surfaces: Tarmac, concrete, off road(I mean really bad roads). Not had a moments bother. The dual suction cup works really well. Added bonus of being able to remove the part which you put your TF in and leave the stem still attached. The stem is bendable, but stiff so not to move whilst holding the TF.
Like I said, very happy with it and worth the money imho.
Seg
gkillerx said:
Hi man,
Was looking for something like this, your confinced me to buy also one, can't wait to get my hands on it. Much better then my 3.9 (or so) inch phone, thanks for the topic and the information!
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can't find it on ebay? Only find some with 1 suction cup.... also found this on DX:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/univer...-ipod-gps-mp4-cell-phone-6-5-10-devices-39284
Anyone who have this one?
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I personally wouldn't trust just one suction cup.
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I got this one from ebay here.
I have tried this on most road surfaces: Tarmac, concrete, off road(I mean really bad roads). Not had a moments bother. The dual suction cup works really well. Added bonus of being able to remove the part which you put your TF in and leave the stem still attached. The stem is bendable, but stiff so not to move whilst holding the TF.
Like I said, very happy with it and worth the money imho.
Seg
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THanks for the reply and link! Can you explain how the mount works, or make a photo of it without the asus in it? because it looks like there is no support on the bottom of the device? and how do you clip it in? Hope you can help me buy one
i don't think I would trust suction cups in general. Back when I had an Ipad 2 I picked up a mount that attached to the car seat. You basically loosen a bolt, and it mounts in between the bolt and the seat, you tighten it back up and that's it! After I picked up my tf I tried it out in my car and it works perfecttly. I guess I can't link yet.. but I found mine at mount guys dot com, but I've seen similar ones elsewhere.
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THanks for the reply and link! Can you explain how the mount works, or make a photo of it without the asus in it? because it looks like there is no support on the bottom of the device? and how do you clip it in? Hope you can help me buy one
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Yeah. Give me 5 minutes.
Seg
Here you go, a couple more pics.
The mount itself isn't just designed for the TF. I think it is universal. The sides are adjustable and release the TF via the switch underneath.
Seg
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I have been looking around for a sturdy phone holder that suctions to the car windshield to hold my phone when I am using google maps and gps. I have seen quite a few but Im just wondering if anyone has had experience with any in particular.
THanks
Im looking on-line for the same thing.
If and when i find one, i'll post back.
Cool. Thanks Mikey. I'll keep looking too.
I bought this suction cup for the windshield, I LOVE IT!!!
Worth the money!!
Told you i'll report back
Hello. I'm in Florida and have purchased a few different windshield mounts that well i paid 19.99 and it was JUNK. Granted this was from all the local places. Usually the heat just warps the suction cup and poof no good anymore. Have you noticed if this is happening with yours?
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I bought this suction cup for the windshield, I LOVE IT!!!
Worth the money!!
Told you i'll report back
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Thanks bro. I just bought the same one. Looking forward to it!
haha, this is definitely a safety measure while driving and then we have a navigation machine as well. i love it!
does it block the mini usb port for charging though? i want to get one but don't want it blocking car charger since battery life sucks
best,
hbguy
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Hello. I'm in Florida and have purchased a few different windshield mounts that well i paid 19.99 and it was JUNK. Granted this was from all the local places. Usually the heat just warps the suction cup and poof no good anymore. Have you noticed if this is happening with yours?
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Since i bought this time of year, not yet.
Although i never had an issue with the sun and suction cups on any kind in part of the region.
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haha, this is definitely a safety measure while driving and then we have a navigation machine as well. i love it!
does it block the mini usb port for charging though? i want to get one but don't want it blocking car charger since battery life sucks
best,
hbguy
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No it does not block any of the side keys or the mini usb ports on the bottom.
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I bought this suction cup for the windshield, I LOVE IT!!!
Worth the money!!
Told you i'll report back
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Can you rotate and use it Horizontally? For the occasional MP4 TV shows...
Remember California limited windsheild mount items (that were totallly banned before, but everyone was doing it and cops were not enforcing it) to the lower left corner only I think a 5"x5" area (so they can give tickets to center mount items now! so watch out!)
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I bought this suction cup for the windshield, I LOVE IT!!!
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By the way, why did it go from $20.94 to $28.16?? because the picture changed? its the same item!! I bought one of these suction cup things with custom mount/quadhook for a MIO GPS for $9.99 shipped and it was a very quality built. This one sounds like its triple priced item.
I got mine. I paid about $20 for it and it looks pretty sturdy. I stuck it to the windshield yesterday evening and locked it in place. When I got in this monring, it had fallen off. I will clean the glass placement area, wet the suction cup and retry.
I did set my phone in it and go for a drive. It can hold the phone in portrait and landscape...good with auto-rotate. Overall, I like it.
I just can't trust them. Mine always seems to fall off.
Maybe a vent clip would end my worries?
Mine never has fallen off. like i said i love this one.
For the ones that keeep falling off, try moistening slightly the cup before you stick it to the windshield.
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Can you rotate and use it Horizontally? For the occasional MP4 TV shows...
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Mine never has fallen off. like i said i love this one.
For the ones that keeep falling off, try moistening slightly the cup before you stick it to the windshield.
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Yeah, I actually mixed a little water with dish soap and made a slippery mix. Then I put the soapy mix on the suction cup and stuck it to the windshield. So far, its sticking.
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Yeah, I actually mixed a little water with dish soap and made a slippery mix. Then I put the soapy mix on the suction cup and stuck it to the windshield. So far, its sticking.
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It fell off again yesterday. This is getting to be a pain in the but. Maybe I will buy some type of epoxy and put a few small dabs on the cup. Anyone got any ideas?
Return it for a new one??
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Return it for a new one??
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Hahah. I think Ill just keep it an figure out a way to make it work..
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Hahah. I think Ill just keep it an figure out a way to make it work..
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Hi
Does anyone know if there is someone that makes a bike (handelbars) holder for the Blackstone?
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I did find some on with google search, but does anyone have any experience??
yesterday, i have ordered this:
http://www.dantotec.de/shop/Richter...HD-T8282-Blackstone-100-inkl-Halteschale.html
now i have to wait for delivery
Please post your experience when you have tried it.
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Hi, I am interessted in a solid Bike holder too and was looking for the whole day. I found this in ebay germany, the producer is Haicom, tomorrow I will order.
I want to use it only in landscape mode and for me it looks appropriate for this. The only thing is that I don't trust the connection between the HTC cradle and the Handlebar attachment, so perhaps I have to stick it with instant glue, but all the other holders I saw don't have such big retaining clips in the cradle like this one.
also interested
Guys
I'm very interested in this too, looking forward to hearing experiences from you. I need to retire my Ortleib pouch!
my experience so far
The cradle i ordered is a little bit bigger then the touch hd and the connection between handlebar attachment and the cradle is a little bit unsteady like i thought but no problem. I sticked felt pads on it and its very very solid now, also a good method to avoid scratches. I've made a little video that you can see how solid this is now. So I think this is a good one only after you stick those felt pads.
Sweet it looks pretty sturdy.. If you can get it to stay in one place on the handel bars then thats the one for me
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I've mounted the cradle on my bicycle, it doesn't move from its place.
There is a rubber layer at the attachment.
Today i have received my bike holder (http://www.dantotec.de/shop/Richter...HD-T8282-Blackstone-100-inkl-Halteschale.html)
it looks realy safe (not testet in action)
i have "shaked" the holder with my touch hd over my bed and it dont pull out (i hope you know what i mean ^^)
and the size is very good, not too small and not too big "like a second skin"
in the package you get also 3 rubber for more security...
i think i can recommend this bike holder
i wait for this (cause its not in stock): http://www.dantotec.de/product_sear...417fff&query=HRI01686&x=30&y=17&channel=001_0
this product is recommended from the manufactorer, it should guarantee more stability...
I have combined this:
http://www.amazon.de/Motorradhalterung-für-Lenkstange-inkl-Schwanenhals/dp/B000RGVNK8/ref=pd_cp_ce_2
(I do not have the space for the HD directly over my handle so I needed some distance...)
with that:
http://www.amazon.de/HR-Klemmbacken...=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=ce-de&qid=1274939042&sr=1-3
(Had this one already for my car.)
I did not buy them from amazon (I forgot where I got them), but they are original from HR.
Just an advice: The first time I used my device on the bike, I lost my stylus - it must have gotten loose due to some vibrations, and it was only on a paved bike path, not cross country-like vibrations...
So better remove your stylus or find some way to fix it.
I had the luck that it was on my way to work, and it waited for me to pick it up on my way back not far from my home...
The Whistler
Ebay is perfect for this stuff.
la3bna said:
Hi
Does anyone know if there is someone that makes a bike (handelbars) holder for the Blackstone?
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hello la3bmna
i have this one http://www.otterbox.com/pda-cases/1900-series/1900-series-pda-case/ is a cracking unit
jez
A cradle for a bike with exposed screen like that is asking for trouble. If you go over a bad road or bump etc it can become lose or if you are in a crash there is no protection. I found its safer to get one of them arm band phone protectors and strap it down. seems to work for me
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A cradle for a bike with exposed screen like that is asking for trouble. If you go over a bad road or bump etc it can become lose or if you are in a crash there is no protection. I found its safer to get one of them arm band phone protectors and strap it down. seems to work for me
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learn how to ride a bike and dont crash and it cant come loose
jayjay101 said:
The cradle i ordered is a little bit bigger then the touch hd and the connection between handlebar attachment and the cradle is a little bit unsteady like i thought but no problem. I sticked felt pads on it and its very very solid now, also a good method to avoid scratches. I've made a little video that you can see how solid this is now. So I think this is a good one only after you stick those felt pads.
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Wich clip did you order with your haicom Bike Holder? I cannt find a T8282 version?
I have ordered that bike holder for the HTC Touch HD (T8282), just take a look once again. It is definitly from Haicom for the Touch HD
... I found the designation for the clip its "HI-027"
jayjay101 said:
I have ordered that bike holder for the HTC Touch HD (T8282), just take a look once again. It is definitly from Haicom for the Touch HD
... I found the designation for the clip its "HI-027"
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I can only find the carholder for the T8282, not the bikeholder.
Seems to me that no one sells this bike holder in Netherlands. Here is an ebay seller in Germany, you can order there if you don't mind.
http://cgi.ebay.de/Fahrradhalter-Ha...482571585&po=&ps=63&clkid=7404611744228772107
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Seems to me that no one sells this bike holder in Netherlands. Here is an ebay seller in Germany, you can order there if you don't mind.
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I can only find the carholder for the T8282, not the bikeholder.
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I bought a bikeholder at Saturn. They have several bikeholders from Hama and not expensive. Mine is even waterproof.
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I bought a bikeholder at Saturn. They have several bikeholders from Hama and not expensive. Mine is even waterproof.
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I'll take a look in the Saturn.
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Seems to me that no one sells this bike holder in Netherlands. Here is an ebay seller in Germany, you can order there if you don't mind.
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If i cant find one in the Saturn i'll order one from Germany.
Thanks for the both of you.
Was wondering if there was a car mount for this bad boy? I know ram makes a good car mount for the ipad, but im not sure if their cradle is adjustable because even though this is 10" i dont think it has the same shape haha..
i been looking at this one Car Mount it's adjustable so it might just work.
I was looking at that one eluminx. It didn't seem to get a good rating. Another one I came across was from the UK amazon site. I haven't looked for it on US site yet. Here's a link... http://www.amazon.co.uk/ULTIMATEADDONS-Mount-Holder-Medion-Netbook/dp/B003CI7Y74
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i been looking at this one Car Mount it's adjustable so it might just work.
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I would like to see one for a cup holder.... how are you possibly going to stick this to your windshield with this large and heavy device???????????
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I would like to see one for a cup holder.... how are you possibly going to stick this to your windshield with this large and heavy device???????????
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Check mountguys.com, they have one for an android tablet, looks to be adjustable
I plan on using a sheet of Kydex to form around my gtab and canibalizing an old suction mount to mount it on. Then I can get those little adhesive suction discs and affix it once I find the best location.
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I plan on using a sheet of Kydex to form around my gtab and canibalizing an old suction mount to mount it on. Then I can get those little adhesive suction discs and affix it once I find the best location.
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I say on your windshield like where people put their sirius radios LMAO, talk about an obstruction of view HAHA
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Was wondering if there was a car mount for this bad boy? I know ram makes a good car mount for the ipad, but im not sure if their cradle is adjustable because even though this is 10" i dont think it has the same shape haha..
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Here's mine: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM2625697602P?prdNo=16&blockNo=40&blockType=G40
$14 @ Sears . . .
How do you mount this bad boy to the windshield?
I ordered this one. It's for an Eee pc but it should work.
http://www.amazon.com/PHR-NB-PB2-26...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1293653673&sr=1-3
honestly i think that the gtab in the car would be pretty damn cool to use, however i think it just MIGHT be an obstruction of view if you guys were to get the windshield mounts for the tab, believe you will def get a few tickets for that from the local cops looking to meet 'quotas'. maybe if there was something where you can dock it say where the lighter is or in the middle console somehow but on the windshield prob isnt the best place for it, just my 2 cents
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honestly i think that the gtab in the car would be pretty damn cool to use, however i think it just MIGHT be an obstruction of view if you guys were to get the windshield mounts for the tab, believe you will def get a few tickets for that from the local cops looking to meet 'quotas'. maybe if there was something where you can dock it say where the lighter is or in the middle console somehow but on the windshield prob isnt the best place for it, just my 2 cents
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I agree, big time! I plan on mounting mine lower in my work van. I also plan on "fabricating" some sort of recessed dock type enclosure in my truck. I had plans for a carputer but I think a gtab dock would be way more convenient....and way sweeter!
Hoping to tap the knowledge of the guys at this forum. They build some awesome setups here. I know this isn't for the average person, but I am already half way there in my vehicle.
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/fabrication/
Is it the same size as iPad?
Look at this one
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.44927
Mountguys has a cupholder version that's adjustable.... I have one on order that should be here tomorrow..
Ill post some pictures....
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Bad idea... for my car anyways...
I drive an Evo with 600AWHP and a lots of grip. This thing will not be held by some suction cup.
I am looking to make a bracket of some sort for the center console.
[email protected] said:
Mountguys has a cupholder version that's adjustable.... I have one on order that should be here tomorrow..
Ill post some pictures....
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Did you get it? I've been eying the cupholder mounts at mountguys. I was hoping that they had one that could handle my gtab and elocity
Not yet....
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i been looking at this one Car Mount it's adjustable so it might just work.
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aamon17 said:
Here's mine: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM2625697602P?prdNo=16&blockNo=40&blockType=G40
$14 @ Sears . . .
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I bought one of these iPad suction cup mounts from some random site on BensBargains.net and use it with a beanbag friction dash mount... on my desk. The setup is just too large and cumbersome to be placed on the dashboard. Not to mention the ball head mechanism never seems to get tight enough to hold the tablet steady when I touch anything on either the extreme left or right of the tab.
hello guys! As I go through my research on getting a case that is just meant for my g-tab, finally after a long browsing and searching, it is already available in Amazon! (mostly good for U.S. consumers)
Attached are the pics which I uploaded for you guys to see. Also, it looks like it just came out so there's no reviews yet or maybe I'll be the first one who will write the review!
Will give this a try in Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G-t...1O/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1296174001&sr=8-12
Oh man, just days after I placed my order on the sloooowwww boat from China (on the other hand it gives me something to look forward to next month besides more snow).
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Oh man, just days after I placed my order on the sloooowwww boat from China (on the other hand it gives me something to look forward to next month besides more snow).
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LOL! I hate that snow! See that's the thing, I am a bit skeptical doing online purchases outside US... not that I don't trust them but might as well wait till it's available in US market, plus on top of that is you can track them but I hope u'll get yours on time! Give an update if it works well on you.
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hello guys! As I go through my research on getting a case that is just meant for my g-tab, finally after a long browsing and searching, it is already available in Amazon! (mostly good for U.S. consumers)
Attached are the pics which I uploaded for you guys to see. Also, it looks like it just came out so there's no reviews yet or maybe I'll be the first one who will write the review!
Will give this a try in Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G-t...1O/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1296174001&sr=8-12
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Purchase two from China back in December. Works perfectly.
How well does this hold the GTab? Has it ever fallen out on you?
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LOL! I hate that snow! See that's the thing, I am a bit skeptical doing online purchases outside US... not that I don't trust them but might as well wait till it's available in US market, plus on top of that is you can track them but I hope u'll get yours on time! Give an update if it works well on you.
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Funny they are apparently relocating the tab just like everyone has been doing here. So you pay $10 extra to get someone to mess up with your brand new case with an exacto knife and hot glue
Hope they pre-modded some in advance and you guy don't need to wait for them to get it all the way from china do the mod and then pass it your way.
thats true...at least if I'm not satisfied I can return it easily to Amazon.
I also got the skinomi skin protector so if this case will scratch my screen,I'll be able to tell. I also hope it will hold the tablet well enough.
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Purchase two from China back in December. Works perfectly.
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Did it get any scratches in ur screen? Does it holds the tab ok?
Thanks for the heads-up on this. I thought about ordering one from ebay, but Amazon is so much easier to deal with, and Florida is soooo much closer than China!
Any have any experiences working the keyboard on this case?
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Bought a protective soft carrying case at Best Buy that fits perfectly - it's a Wenger (has the red cross logo). Just took my G Tab in and experimented till I found the right fit. http://www.wengerna.com/search/results.php
Great for travel, but sounds like the Amazon deal may be better.
Purchased the one on Amazon. Ordered Friday and received Monday. Works as advertised. Tab moved from blocking USB. Patch looks great and well done. USB cable more than long enough. This is a WINNER!!!
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I got mine today, tested the keyboard and works fine. Give it a try
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Purchased the one on Amazon. Ordered Friday and received Monday. Works as advertised. Tab moved from blocking USB. Patch looks great and well done. USB cable more than long enough. This is a WINNER!!!
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I got mine today, keyboard works okay. Now I can be more productive typing on my G-tab... wish it comes with a mouse though but either way I'm satisfied, the price is okay for this case with a keyboard, USB and a stick.
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How well does this hold the GTab? Has it ever fallen out on you?
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This case holds the G-tab well. It has the magnetic snap so it won't fall on you. Got mine today, Im satisified with it. Keyboard works too.
here's a quick review i wrote up for androidforums.
-nice material, well made
-keyboard works flawlessly with VEGAn (i didn't even get a prompt, just plug and play)
-keyboard functions will run android commands (i.e. windows button = android menu button)
-stand holds it at a great angle for viewing (this is a must, especially with our screens)
-does not cover any accessory ports (micro/mini USB, headphones, charger) or buttons (power, volume, etc.)
-DOES cover part of left side speaker and all of right side speaker (although you can still hear them)
-no plastic bracket to hold top of tablet (uses the magnetic closing strap to keep it in while upside down which concerns me slightly, although the magnet is fairly strong)
-included stylus does not work (duh)
all in all, i would certainly recommend this case. i am pretty sure that the only comparable ones out for the g-tab right now are $10-15 more than i paid through amazon, do not include a keyboard, and ship from China.
i have much better pics than the ones on Amazon, but i can't post them yet. [email protected] newbie mode!
Case Update
winkzone said:
LOL! I hate that snow! See that's the thing, I am a bit skeptical doing online purchases outside US... not that I don't trust them but might as well wait till it's available in US market, plus on top of that is you can track them but I hope u'll get yours on time! Give an update if it works well on you.
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Received it today! (17th of January to the 2nd) Looks good, keyboard works, modified for the Gtablet (http://witglobal.com/goods-2286-10i...for+Viewsonic+Gtablet+10+-+Free+Shipping.html) so the tablet slides into case from right to left. The left support covers the mini-USB but the USB port is available. Keypad works fine. Case sits a little too upright but I can deal. For $25 delivered it works pretty well. i also received my suction cup holder (http://witglobal.com/goods-2005-Car...nic+Gtablet+10+Car+holder+-Free+Shipping.html) and it is a little less impressive. Currently suctioned to my desk. The arms cradle the unit securely but stick out about 1 inch beyond the face. I will probably put a little velcro to secure it a little better. Not overly happy about the fit but for $20 I might be able to modify it to work. It does swivel nicely which helps for viewing angles.
These along with the dock I received, I think I have all the accessories with the exception of an HDMI cable.
anjenaire said:
Received it today! (17th of January to the 2nd) Looks good, keyboard works, modified for the Gtablet (witglobal) so the tablet slides into case from right to left. The left support covers the mini-USB but the USB port is available. Keypad works fine.
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So this is the same case from witglobal but $10 more?
correct me if I am wrong but the case witglobal looks to good to go with no modding needed now right?
Thanks for the help
These along with the dock I received, I think I have all the accessories with the exception of an HDMI cable.
Amazon case
Looks really good, BUT Amazon now says on-order, unknown when back in stock. I am very new to the gtab and still using as it came from the box, a little afraid to try and do to much to it. May just wait for honeycomb.
I'm in the market for a low-profile horizontal mount for my i717 Note, but I'm not having much luck finding one.
The reason I need a low-profile mount is because I drive a Jeep Wrangler that has a very high dashboard. I purchased the Exomount seen HERE, and it holds the Note just fine; however, it stands up way too high and therefore blocks too much of my windshield.
The two low-profile options I'm considering (so far) are:
1. ME-USDM: i.Trek Universal Dashboard Mount
CONCERN: The clamp may not open up wide enough to hold the Note? (The description and comments indicate that it may only work with screens up to 5" -- such as the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0)
2. Roadster Smartphone Sticky Pad Dash Mount
CONCERN: The right and left vertical sides may block a small portion of the screen since the Note's screen is much wider than the iPhone screen in the pictures.
Does anyone have any experience with low-profile mounts like these? Better yet, does anyone have a recommendation for something even better?
Or maybe someone with a Jeep has found an even better idea?
Thanks ahead of time!
What year Wrangler? You running a case?
I've got a Speck case on my Note and was able to modify my SlipGrip mount to work with it... just a quick Dremel mod and I was ready to go.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SlipGrip-RA...337562?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20b852095a
Similar to this one, works good in both my late model XJ and my TJ. without blocking too much windshield.
I've been using this in my Honda as I hate blocking my view with the windshield mounts. http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-PH...PPYC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330493893&sr=8-1 just clips on you're air vent.
shigga said:
I've been using this in my Honda as I hate blocking my view with the windshield mounts. http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-PH...PPYC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330493893&sr=8-1 just clips on you're air vent.
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Looks to me, that would put the phone vertical, not horizontal, like the OP wanted. Can it be rotated?
Yes you can swivel it and rotate it. Its on a ball joint.
over2land said:
What year Wrangler? You running a case?
I've got a Speck case on my Note and was able to modify my SlipGrip mount to work with it... just a quick Dremel mod and I was ready to go.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SlipGrip-RA...337562?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20b852095a
Similar to this one, works good in both my late model XJ and my TJ. without blocking too much windshield.
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I have a 2010 JK 4Dr Sahara. Where did you end up mounting that modified SlipGrip?
shigga said:
I've been using this in my Honda as I hate blocking my view with the windshield mounts. http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-PH...PPYC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330493893&sr=8-1 just clips on you're air vent.
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I was looking at the air vent mounts, but I'm worried they might bounce around too much in a Jeep (not exactly the smoothest rides! lol) How stable is it?
Have you looked at Mountek's nGroove CD Slot Mount I just ordered one since I dont ready ever play CDs.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G1L52Q/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
Here is a different one I found on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Tablet-PC...tDomain_0&hash=item4ab47228c0#ht_11884wt_1163
will21478 said:
Have you looked at Mountek's nGroove CD Slot Mount I just ordered one since I dont ready ever play CDs.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G1L52Q/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
Here is a different one I found on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Tablet-PC...tDomain_0&hash=item4ab47228c0#ht_11884wt_1163
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Unfortunately, my CD/DVD slot is hidden behind the face of my nav-screen, so those aren't really an option.
paleh0rse said:
Unfortunately, my CD/DVD slot is hidden behind the face of my nav-screen, so those aren't really an option.
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The second one doesn't need a CD slot it can be mounted anywhere on the dash.
paleh0rse said:
I was looking at the air vent mounts, but I'm worried they might bounce around too much in a Jeep (not exactly the smoothest rides! lol) How stable is it?
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Stable enough for me but I can defiantly see it bouncing around in a Jeep. You might have want to see if proclip has anything for you.
shigga said:
Stable enough for me but I can defiantly see it bouncing around in a Jeep. You might have want to see if proclip has anything for you.
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Proclip has one for a wrangler that I am planning on ordering... Just Google it.
Sent from my big ass Galaxy Note via Tapatalk. Wurd.
will21478 said:
The second one doesn't need a CD slot it can be mounted anywhere on the dash.
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Damn, you're right... that second one looks like it might just work. I like it!
shigga said:
Stable enough for me but I can defiantly see it bouncing around in a Jeep. You might have want to see if proclip has anything for you.
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Proclip does have a nice one, but it's definitely on the expensive side. I'm still considering it though.
Thanks for all the ideas so far guys, I appreciate it!
will21478 said:
The second one doesn't need a CD slot it can be mounted anywhere on the dash.
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Can you study the pictures in that second Ebay listing and tell me if you think the clamp that actually holds the phone is adjustable? The pictures that show the clamp empty make it look like they're at a fixed width -- I think -- which may mean the Note wouldn't fit tight... I really can't tell.
What do you think? I guess I can also email them and ask.
paleh0rse said:
Can you study the pictures in that second Ebay listing and tell me if you think the clamp that actually holds the phone is adjustable? The pictures that show the clamp empty make it look like they're at a fixed width -- I think -- which may mean the Note wouldn't fit tight... I really can't tell.
What do you think? I guess I can also email them and ask.
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Well I did a little more digging and your right that one wouldn't work for you at its full opening and full closing it wouldn't work with the over size beast that we carry LOL but the one that is made for the larger tablet looks like it would. The Note is about 153mm tall no case and this closes to 150mm so if you have a case it will be even tighter.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kropsson-HR...ccessories&hash=item4ab41e6aa3#ht_7933wt_1163
Then I ran across this video on you tube and I think you were already talking about buying one of these but it looked like it worked really well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkgffRvAM2c
shigga said:
I've been using this in my Honda as I hate blocking my view with the windshield mounts. http://www.amazon.com/Bracketron-PH...PPYC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330493893&sr=8-1 just clips on you're air vent.
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This is what I've been using for the past four years (I'm on my third one). The mount is somewhat cheaply made. The first one was broken and left behind by somedouche that broke into my car. The second one I had broke the gears on the inside that lock/unlock the device in place after about a year and a half.. so they're not the sturdiest things ever made. But I still bought another one because the placement is perfect for me in my WRX (and they're not that expensive).
It might bounce a little, but honestly, my car probably rides rougher than your Jeep since it's lowered with aftermarket struts set on the next to stiffest setting. I don't really have any issues with the device moving/bouncing around.
I can take some pics if you want..
paleh0rse said:
I have a 2010 JK 4Dr Sahara. Where did you end up mounting that modified SlipGrip?
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Bottom of the windshield, has just enough reach to get the phone over the front of center stack. Phone ends up maybe 1/3 in front of the vent, 2/3 above the dash.
over2land said:
Bottom of the windshield, has just enough reach to get the phone over the front of center stack. Phone ends up maybe 1/3 in front of the vent, 2/3 above the dash.
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what did you have to do to mod it?
will21478 said:
Then I ran across this video on you tube and I think you were already talking about buying one of these but it looked like it worked really well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkgffRvAM2c
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over2land is actually talking about modifying a "Slipgrip," while the video is of the "SlimGrip"... and I definitely like the looks of the one in the video!
I think I'm going to grab that one and see if it works as well as it does in the video.
Wish me luck!
Edit: Just ordered the SlimGrip SM578 from here:
http://www.arkon.com/Galaxy Note/slimgrip-galaxy-note-car-mount.html
I'll be sure to report back with a quick review!