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I just received this from Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005PR3IC0/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
not sure if i like it...it seams secure, but i had a problem with it on a bike ride today and i think im going to send it back...anyone have a good one that they recomend?
i thought about getting one for my bike also, but then for some reason i don't think i want my expensive phone getting crushed if i happen to fall over or hit something.
surprisingly that never went through my head with my iphone.
Trident offers a bike mount for their Kraken case, which should be released soon. I've used RAM mounts before, very very sturdy.
one028 said:
not sure if i like it...it seams secure, but i had a problem with it on a bike ride today and i think im going to send it back...anyone have a good one that they recomend?
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I ride with my wifes old Aria in an Otterbox (REAL Otterbox) + standard 4 hole GPS mount motorcycle mount. It stays in place pretty well, but no way to interact with the phone, so I gotta leave the screen on, and the box isn't that clear, has some amount of frosting to it, although I haven't had any problems reading through it.
Plusses are it's waterproof and pretty bomb proof, so if I get caught in the rain or wreck, the phone should be safe. It'd really be nice to be able to interact with it though. I have to stop, pop the latches, open the lid...
The Note actually fits in it if I take off the phone case, but I don't think I'll be riding with it like that.
Anywho, if you want, I'll look up the exact things I got.
I don't think it's a good idea to mount a bike on the Note. It's not that big...
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khaytsus said:
I ride with my wifes old Aria in an Otterbox (REAL Otterbox) + standard 4 hole GPS mount motorcycle mount. It stays in place pretty well, but no way to interact with the phone, so I gotta leave the screen on, and the box isn't that clear, has some amount of frosting to it, although I haven't had any problems reading through it.
Anywho, if you want, I'll look up the exact things I got.
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Do you have a link for the mount? (and the case)
Thanks
I got the Samsung Car Holder for the Note which holds it very securely . It seems to have the same ball connector. Maybe it would fit together with the handle holder instead of the Window thingy. Just a thought.
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If you buy the trident kraken ams case there is a bike clip attatchment accessory you can buy seperately on the website! !
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Those squeezable mounts suck. Sorry for your loss. I have used these, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cycling-Bik...962477?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3375756eed. From ebay, and Asia. But they have worked out. You can find different sellers for them.
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Do you have a link for the mount? (and the case)
Thanks
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The note with a VERY THIN case will fit in this Otterbox. A normal silicon or TPU it wont' fit, or will just barely fit. And remember, you can't interact with the phone in the case! Although with a dremel, you could possibly have a pretty tough case that you could touch though, although it'd obviously be less bomb-proof and you'd have to do something for water resistance. As-is, it's almost bombproof and waterproof.
OtterBox 2000 Series WaterProof Case
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-2000-Series-WaterProof-Case/dp/B000EM2O2G
Arkon GN032-AMPS Bicycle and Motorcycle Mount with 4-AMPS Connection Compatible with RAM GPS Holders (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-GN032-AMPS-Motorcycle-Connection-Compatible/dp/B003FMUP14
To attach I just templated the holes on the case with the mount, drilled. To maintain water resistance, I put a piece of an old intertube between the mount and the case, just a bit of silicone, and screwed down tight. I've dunked it in in the sink, nothing. The screws on the inside I put duct tape over just in case anything rubs, but I put together a piece of cut-up foam in there to secure the Aria I normally use in the case.
I passed on a Steelie because of the thickness of the magnet that I'd have to attach to my phone or case. I just ordered an iMagnet, a Tetrax XWay, and a $7 Cellet (pretty much because it was $7). When they arrive in 2 days, I'll post a follow-up. I've never owned a magnetic mount, and I'm facinated by the concept.
I am not so much opposed to the Steelie, but somehow, ordering 3 mounts felt justifiable and 4 mounts felt super crazy.
I'm curious what experiences others have had with magnetic car mounts.
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I passed on a Steelie because of the thickness of the magnet that I'd have to attach to my phone or case. I just ordered an iMagnet, a Tetrax XWay, and a $7 Cellet (pretty much because it was $7). When they arrive in 2 days, I'll post a follow-up. I've never owned a magnetic mount, and I'm facinated by the concept.
I am not so much opposed to the Steelie, but somehow, ordering 3 mounts felt justifiable and 4 mounts felt super crazy.
I'm curious what experiences others have had with magnetic car mounts.
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I have the Tetrax Fixway for my current gnex and it's great. It's the main reason I changed my mind about getting the s-view cover. I wouldn't be able to use the tetrax with it. Just for fun, I mounted up my and Galaxy Note 8.0 using a TPU case on my tetrax and used it as navigation for a few days. It worked fine, so I'm not too worried about the GN3.
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I have the Tetrax Fixway for my current gnex and it's great. It's the main reason I changed my mind about getting the s-view cover. I wouldn't be able to use the tetrax with it. Just for fun, I mounted up my and Galaxy Note 8.0 using a TPU case on my tetrax and used it as navigation for a few days. It worked fine, so I'm not too worried about the GN3.
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Dont these magnetic mounts interfere with S-pen, NFC and wireless charging?
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Dont these magnetic mounts interfere with S-pen, NFC and wireless charging?
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Of the 4, only the Steelie has an actual magnet on the phone, I think. The others just require metal plates or buttons on/in the phone or case. So they should be fine when not in the dock. I won't use the S-pen while docked, so I'm good there. And I don't use NFC or wireless charging yet.
But, yes, the Steelie will cause a circular spot on the screen where the pen won't write. Hopefully, I'm right about the metal plates for the others, but I'll let you know...
So what does anybody use NFC for anyway? And what kind of wireless charging are folks already using with their N3? I'm curious.
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Hopefully, I'm right about the metal plates for the others, but I'll let you know...
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The arrangement of the 4 magnets in the dock itself make it so the field is circled around the button. Tetrax has a demo video on their website under Support > FAQ. I can't link urls yet.
I use NFC to make purchases occasionally and haven't had any issues. You did just remind me about wireless charging which I plan to do for this phone. Hopefully the button doesn't lift the gn3 too far away from the pad.
Hey guys just an update on this product. I bought an iMagnet http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-less-Q...e=UTF8&qid=1380960297&sr=8-1&keywords=imagnet
This came with 2 square adhesive metal plates and 1 round non-adhesive metal plate. I tried several configurations and here are the results (with nfc):
1. Metal plate between battery and back cover (square): NFC interferes completely
2. Metal plate between battery and back cover (round): NFC sometimes work
3. Metal plate BENEATH battery square AND round: NFC works perfectly
The third configuration is what I'm using and does not interfere with NFC and S-beam. Oh, and no bulging on standard battery cover door.
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Hey guys just an update on this product. I bought an iMagnet http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-less-Q...e=UTF8&qid=1380960297&sr=8-1&keywords=imagnet
3. Metal plate BENEATH battery square AND round: NFC works perfectly
The third configuration is what I'm using and does not interfere with NFC and S-beam. Oh, and no bulging on standard battery cover door.
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Are you talking about putting the metal plates inside the OEM back cover of a Note 3? Please post a picture of the plate inside the phone, I can't visualize how/where there's room with that huge battery taking up so much space, it extends down almost to the base of the phone.
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I think he's saying that he took the battery out and put it underneath
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Are you talking about putting the metal plates inside the OEM back cover of a Note 3? Please post a picture of the plate inside the phone, I can't visualize how/where there's room with that huge battery taking up so much space, it extends down almost to the base of the phone.
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Yes please can you post a picture. I was planning on getting the steelie, but it is good I read the reviews before that it interferes with the phone. And I was worried about the adhesive material sticking to the back cover. I am wanting to get this mount as well. So if pictures can be shown that would be greatly appreciated. That way I can buy it right away :good:
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Hey guys just an update on this product. I bought an iMagnet http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-less-Q...e=UTF8&qid=1380960297&sr=8-1&keywords=imagnet
This came with 2 square adhesive metal plates and 1 round non-adhesive metal plate. I tried several configurations and here are the results (with nfc):
1. Metal plate between battery and back cover (square): NFC interferes completely
2. Metal plate between battery and back cover (round): NFC sometimes work
3. Metal plate BENEATH battery square AND round: NFC works perfectly
The third configuration is what I'm using and does not interfere with NFC and S-beam. Oh, and no bulging on standard battery cover door.
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Would it work if I had a TPU case on like the Diztronic?
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JBNAquatics said:
Hey guys just an update on this product. I bought an iMagnet
This came with 2 square adhesive metal plates and 1 round non-adhesive metal plate. I tried several configurations and here are the results (with nfc):
1. Metal plate between battery and back cover (square): NFC interferes completely
2. Metal plate between battery and back cover (round): NFC sometimes work
3. Metal plate BENEATH battery square AND round: NFC works perfectly
The third configuration is what I'm using and does not interfere with NFC and S-beam. Oh, and no bulging on standard battery cover door.
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Also curious about this...would you mind helping us out with some pictures pls?
Also, for JBN, Mychal (OP) and anyone else who has this - what do you do for charging? Just use the cable straight from the plug? Or have you found a nice way to wrap it on the mount, etc? If this iMagnet had wireless charging that would be incredible...
The Imagnet works great!
I have the imagnet and am currently using it on my note 3. I have the metal rectangular piece with adhesive in the phone on top of the battery but beneath the battery door. It works fine inside there and does not effect the screen or s-pen even while connected to the mount. The metal strip is actually not a magnet, it's some sort of metal material but it is not magnetic. I used the rectangular metal piece on my note 2 above the the battery door and beneath my tpu case i had and it added no noticeable bulk. My tpu case fit on there just fine. I used it for 4months will no problem,. Occasionally because of the houston texas heat I would find the imagnet on the floor in my car sometimes. I would just rinse the bottom off with soap and water ( because the bottom of it has a sticky gel ) and would stick it right back on like brand new. The bottom also uses suction, so it combines both. With ac running in the car the mount will not come off unless the bottom is dirty from not cleaning before you stick it on there. While the phone is mounted and in the 4 months I have used it my phone has never came off the mount. As fas as nfc is concerned I don't use it, so i have no idea if it works or not. The imagnet has been a real blessing in my life and others love it as-well. I'm going to start getting it as gifts for people for Christmas.
This is a users video review from youtube. Check it out and hope this helps!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=breb2l3RoXI
I use the steelie, and the magnet interfering with the S Pen is a problem for me. What I plan on doing is sticking the magnet to the back of the belt clip holster that comes with the seidio surface case. I ordered a separate holster to also use with the GameKlip.
I just got the iMagnet today. I put both rectangular plates between my Diztronic TPU case and the back of the phone. Works great. NFC also worked for me with no problems. Was able to beam some pics to an S3 with NFC.
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JBNAquatics said:
Hey guys just an update on this product. I bought an iMagnet http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-less-Q...e=UTF8&qid=1380960297&sr=8-1&keywords=imagnet
This came with 2 square adhesive metal plates and 1 round non-adhesive metal plate. I tried several configurations and here are the results (with nfc):
1. Metal plate between battery and back cover (square): NFC interferes completely
2. Metal plate between battery and back cover (round): NFC sometimes work
3. Metal plate BENEATH battery square AND round: NFC works perfectly
The third configuration is what I'm using and does not interfere with NFC and S-beam. Oh, and no bulging on standard battery cover door.
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Only problem with the third configuration is that it doesn't stick to the mount.
takhawaja said:
Yes please can you post a picture. I was planning on getting the steelie, but it is good I read the reviews before that it interferes with the phone. And I was worried about the adhesive material sticking to the back cover. I am wanting to get this mount as well. So if pictures can be shown that would be greatly appreciated. That way I can buy it right away :good:
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Yes, that's what he means. I'm sorry I don't have another camera except the phone, but I wanted to chime in and ensure this method. Pop the oem back off, lay the plate on top of the battery, and pop the back on. No adhesive necessary to hold it in place. No bulge, as the plate is quite thin.
I use the bear bumper case, so the magnet is very strong. I've tested with a tpu case and it still works, just not as satisfyingly strong. Anything bigger than that and just stick a second plate between the case and the phone.
Never had imagnet before this, and I love it. Very clean solution, and the ultimate in one handed operation.
Cheers!
Nick
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Tetrax Fixway
Hi!
Does anybody know how big (cm) the fixway is?
I just wanna know for sure that it will fit in my car so..
Grtz
natalie_g said:
Hi!
Does anybody know how big (cm) the fixway is?
I just wanna know for sure that it will fit in my car so..
Grtz
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Hi,
about 5cm end2end. Just wondering how are you going to stick metal plate to the back of note-3?
I used Tetrax with my SGS1 and I really love it. I've ordered glossy back cover for my note-3 as I see it the only option...
i have the imagnet and a seidio surface case for my Note 3....I put the metal plate under the case, and while the magnet is strong, I find the phone spinning around when im driving...anyone else have that issue?
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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I am using the infiniapps magnetic mount. It works great! Ofcourse, it depends on if your phone is naked, in a bumper, or in a case. I'm currently using the incipio feather case and have stuck the metal plates to the case itself (not my phone). and It holds really well. With the infiniapps mount, you'll only get one adhesive plate so I bought an additional one as well. See pictures for how I've attached the plates. I'll upload a picture of the phone mounted tomorrow.
infiniapps mount - i bought it on sale for $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Sm...TF8&qid=1381339071&sr=8-1&keywords=infiniapps
Additional metal plates
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Rectangular-Metal-Adhesive-Mount/dp/B00BSAD7ZQ/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
Here are pics
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So you have to put a plate on front and back of your case?
I don't use a case currently. I'm assuming I could just stick one of these pads to the back of the phone?
Are they really secure going over big bumps and stuff like that?
Yeah I put plates on the case because I didn't want to stick anything to the phone. It would obviously be lighter without a case, and thus hold better if you stuck it to the phone. It's been really secure over bumps and at high speeds. Held perfectly during a 7 hr drive last week.
I am using this one.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/281172219396?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
It's the only customfit car holder for the Ultra I could find. When in the car I remove my Ultra from the Nillkin case and put it in the holder. I use it for navigation quite a lot and I hate it when the phone is loose in the car holder which is the case with most universal clamp style holders.
I have the InfiniApps Slyde CD Slot Mount also. Best phone mount ever. CD players are usually in the best location for viewing. I had cup, dash mounts, they were terrible. I used the sticky metal plate and attached it to the back of a case. Also magnetic attachment makes for quick removal of the phone when you want to check a message etc...
omniphil said:
I have a nice dvd slot mount that grabs the sides of the phone with foam covered retractable arms, but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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Hi can you post some pics of it...???
This is the one I got. Worked pretty good until the Z Ultra..
http://www.mountek.com/dp/B004G1L52Q
Cool these look good. Just found another one which is cheaper than the others $12.99 + $2.99 delivery. Looks like it does the same thing and will also fit the Z Ultra (checked the dimensions). Link
Is there any risk that the CD slot ones will damage the CD player? Is the slot strong enough to handle the weight of the Xperia Z Ultra?
I've been using PuGoo sticky pads for a good year or two now to mount whatever smartphone I'm using. It's very handy.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F68G58M/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
You do need a good spot for it though, which luckily my xB has.
omniphil said:
...., but the Z Ultra with its power/volume in the center is a little hard to use. I use waze and google navigation a bunch and would be nice to find something that holds this in the car somehow.
Have you guys found any creative solutions?
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I had same problem with those centered power/volume button and I found this -epay #251340401428-, look at seller's other items there are few kinds of mounting type for X ZU. I bought one and still waiting for the parcel so cannot review yet.
abuihsan said:
I had same problem with those centered power/volume button and I found this -epay #251340401428-, look at seller's other items there are few kinds of mounting type for X ZU. I bought one and still waiting for the parcel so cannot review yet.
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I already have this car holder and it works fine. It keeps the phone firmly in place and it is easy to put in and take out.
cholepuree1 said:
I am using the infiniapps magnetic mount. It works great! Ofcourse, it depends on if your phone is naked, in a bumper, or in a case. I'm currently using the incipio feather case and have stuck the metal plates to the case itself (not my phone). and It holds really well. With the infiniapps mount, you'll only get one adhesive plate so I bought an additional one as well. See pictures for how I've attached the plates. I'll upload a picture of the phone mounted tomorrow.
infiniapps mount - i bought it on sale for $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Sm...TF8&qid=1381339071&sr=8-1&keywords=infiniapps
Additional metal plates
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Rectangular-Metal-Adhesive-Mount/dp/B00BSAD7ZQ/ref=pd_sim_cps_1
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Does it stay in place while driving and when hitting potholes or bumps?
It does hold very strong, I just got one of these. I hate cases on my phone but I put one on so I could attach the metal plate to the inside of the case. It has never fallen off on even the biggest bumps.
I am still deciding if I want to just stick the plate to the back of my phone... I wonder how easy it is to get the adhesive off the back glass if I ever wanted to remove it...
Yes is holds really well. Just had a 6hr drive this morning!
Edit: Here is a picture of how it looks while driving.
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Just wanted to say that I just bought this:
Scosche stuckUP
Its early to tell but the quality feels solid compared to the many ebay cheapo one that end up breaking in no time.
The whole things just feel quality..and for the price it better! lol
Several ways to use it...I went with Windshield for now. Holds the phone very tightly and during the trip its very stable.
Also, I did not even have to remove the flip case I have which makes it seem a lot bulkier so I feel it will do great with either the CP12 or any of those battery/case combinations.
Happy to finally have my phone up there even if it blocks most of my view! LOL
I have come to the conclusion that a universal mount for a small tablet is the ideal car mount, so I have been looking at ebay for ones designed for the Nexus 7, Memopad 7 and Samsung Tab 7, and then checking that they can be adjusted small enough for the XZU.
this one in particular looks appropriate:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160672229905?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
it's a little bit more expensive than I'd expect for a simple product, but I've not seen a similar unit.
The one I bought above works excellent, it is for phones but depends on what you like.
I am very happy with the quality compared to all the crap I bought before lol
I have one of the Imagnet mounts in my F350 I used with another phone. I checked the Z Ultra and it sticks to it without needing the metal plate attached to the back of the phone. Right under the camera area inside the phone is enough metal that the magnet works fine. I have driven with it in that bouncy old truck and it does not come off or move around at all. The only bad thing is the metal is not centered so the phone only sits in portrait orientation. But it beats having to stick a metal plate to the back of the phone.
I like it because I am in and out a lot through the day and it is quick and easy to just toss the phone onto the magnet then just grab it off there when I need it. I have not tried it with a power cable attached but most likely it will just make it tilt over a bit depending on how much the power cable hangs down I guess. With the battery life of this phone it has not been something I have needed compared to the Mega 6.3 that would go dead much quicker streaming slacker radio over bluetooth than this beast of a phone. Most likely the charger cable would have to be supported in some way to keep it from making the phone lean to one side.
For any of you guys that hate regular big car mounts and maybe have gotten creative or found a minimalist product to mount your note 3 in your car, please share! Im talking magnets, clips, adhesive ... anything that doesnt require a huge arm sticking out of your dash.
Im currently on the hunt and the best minimalist solution i can find currently is the tetrax fixway/xway magnets solution.
If anyone has something cooler, please let me know.
Kancerstick said:
For any of you guys that hate regular big car mounts and maybe have gotten creative or found a minimalist product to mount your note 3 in your car, please share! Im talking magnets, clips, adhesive ... anything that doesnt require a huge arm sticking out of your dash.
Im currently on the hunt and the best minimalist solution i can find currently is the tetrax fixway/xway magnets solution.
If anyone has something cooler, please let me know.
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I can't post links still for some reason (mods?) so do a search for the InfiniApps Slyde on Amazon. Really happy with mine. Just got a second for the wife's GS4 in her car.
YMMV depending on the case you use, the soft-touch stuff doesn't "grip" to the rubber pad quite as well, so keep that in mind.
I went with the Caseology One-Touch. Very stable and sturdy.
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I went with the Caseology One-Touch. Very stable and sturdy.
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Clean. Do you think the arms that hold the phone have enough depth to hold the N3 with a qi charger plate behind it? Maybe another 1/2" or slightly less?
Hmmm... I think so. There's quite a little bit of room but then again I have the Tudia Melody case on my Note. I'm not using that car until tonight, I'll get back to you.
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Did somebody say minimal?
I bought this mount from ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Air-Ven...1564?pt=US_Mounts_Holders&hash=item3f2a732fac
and then I threw away everything but the actual phone holder. I used heavy velcro to attach it to my dash. As you can see in the pictures, I have a hard wired power cord running to it poking out of the dash.
It doesn't budge. I can't picture anything smaller that does not include a part which must go on the phone (like a magnet).
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Did somebody say minimal?
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I really would prefer something like this, but need to find the base and arms that will hold the qi behind.
Minimal mounts
My minimalist Note 3 mounts in my two cars, both using a ProClip car specific dash mount, and a pair of ex-hard drive neo-magnets each.
The magnets are held on with 3M acrylic double sided tape, and I put some heat shrink over the magnets on the mount in the Subaru (but I think I'll cut the shrink tape off, I think I prefer the look of the nickel plated magnets in the open as in the Porsche).
On both cars, I have added a hard-wired 5v micro USB charge line installed at the mount, and I've set the 'screen always on when charging'
under the Developer Options menu.
I glued a thin, 1.5" diameter fender washer on the outside of the hard case, under the rubber cover of the Otterbox Defender.
I like this set up because no permanent modifications were made to the cars, and no modifications were made to the phone itself, just the washer glued to the outside of the Defender hard case.
Cheers'
Dan
gloster2 said:
Did somebody say minimal?
I bought this mount from ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Air-Ven...1564?pt=US_Mounts_Holders&hash=item3f2a732fac
and then I threw away everything but the actual phone holder. I used heavy velcro to attach it to my dash. As you can see in the pictures, I have a hard wired power cord running to it poking out of the dash.
It doesn't budge. I can't picture anything smaller that does not include a part which must go on the phone (like a magnet).
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That ebay one looks good. Do you mind taking a picture along wiht ur Note 3 attached it to your vent, i guess you have directly attached it to your dashboard?
The problem with cd related mounts are 1. they take away the look of your dashboard specially if the interiors of your car is an eye candy *mine is :victory: * 2. On another car forum i read that car mount that attaches to your cd slot can damage the internals if you ever slam your breaks to hard and your car jolts to a stop.
I can sacrifice a vent but cannot place a mount on the top of my dashboard as it looks hideous. Plus i wouldnt want to attach a charging cable to the car mount, i usually keep my phone charged at max most of the times.. thanks to QI technology, plus if et all i need to charge my phone in a car during long drives i will keep a standby cable handy that is removable and attached directly to the phone (like most other mounts do)
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tdd2 said:
My minimalist Note 3 mounts in my two cars, both using a ProClip car specific dash mount, and a pair of ex-hard drive neo-magnets each.
The magnets are held on with 3M acrylic double sided tape, and I put some heat shrink over the magnets on the mount in the Subaru (but I think I'll cut the shrink tape off, I think I prefer the look of the nickel plated magnets in the open as in the Porsche).
On both cars, I have added a hard-wired 5v micro USB charge line installed at the mount, and I've set the 'screen always on when charging'
under the Developer Options menu.
I glued a thin, 1.5" diameter fender washer on the outside of the hard case, under the rubber cover of the Otterbox Defender.
I like this set up because no permanent modifications were made to the cars, and no modifications were made to the phone itself, just the washer glued to the outside of the Defender hard case.
Cheers'
Dan
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Dan, can you post links to both the items the mount and the magnet?
I do like the Kenu Airframe Portable Car Vent Mount but they make it for the iphones and most android phones do work wiht it, but not the Note 3.
MANswers said:
Dan, can you post links to both the items the mount and the magnet?
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The mounts can be found at ProClipUSA.com, the magnets were from old desktop HDD's I had - each drive contains 2 neodymium magnets, and are pretty easy to remove.
Cheers'
Dan
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That ebay one looks good. Do you mind taking a picture along wiht ur Note 3 attached it to your vent, i guess you have directly attached it to your dashboard?
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I did attach it directly to my dashboard using heavy duty velcro tape. Unfortunately, I threw away the vent mount which came with the phone holder. So I can't take a picture. I did use it for a few days just to see what it was like. It worked well and was reasonably stable. But, I prefer the reduced clutter of just attaching the phone holder to the dash.
tdd2 said:
The mounts can be found at ProClipUSA.com, the magnets were from old desktop HDD's I had - each drive contains 2 neodymium magnets, and are pretty easy to remove.
Cheers'
Dan
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Thanks i will check that out.. i think i will go with these mods as well..
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The mounts can be found at ProClipUSA.com, the magnets were from old desktop HDD's I had - each drive contains 2 neodymium magnets, and are pretty easy to remove.
Cheers'
Dan
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I use a similar setup, but with an iMagnet rig screwed to the proclip mounting plate. Works very well, very clean, and gives you some adjustability on angle.
Sent from my enormous Note 3 via Tapatalk.
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The problem with cd related mounts are 1. they take away the look of your dashboard specially if the interiors of your car is an eye candy *mine is :victory: *
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What kind of car, and what interior mods have you done? Post a pic of your car's interior.
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
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My minimalist Note 3 mounts in my two cars, both using a ProClip car specific dash mount, and a pair of ex-hard drive neo-magnets each.
The magnets are held on with 3M acrylic double sided tape, and I put some heat shrink over the magnets on the mount in the Subaru (but I think I'll cut the shrink tape off, I think I prefer the look of the nickel plated magnets in the open as in the Porsche).
On both cars, I have added a hard-wired 5v micro USB charge line installed at the mount, and I've set the 'screen always on when charging'
under the Developer Options menu.
I glued a thin, 1.5" diameter fender washer on the outside of the hard case, under the rubber cover of the Otterbox Defender.
I like this set up because no permanent modifications were made to the cars, and no modifications were made to the phone itself, just the washer glued to the outside of the Defender hard case.
Cheers'
Dan
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I need some info . . . I've decided, now that I'm using wireless charging, that I want to modify my 2 minimalist car mounts to include QI transmitters . . . I've been to every mobile/electronics/cell phone shop and/or kiosk in my area, and QI stuff around here is non-existent.
I'm looking for the smallest diameter (I prefer to try using a round unit first, oval if needed), as well as thinnest QI transmitter available - that also uses mico-USB for power (I'm already wired up with stable micro-USB 5v sources in both cars). I've done countless searches on Ebay and Amazon, and it appears the thinnest I'll find is around 9-10mm, by roughly 65mm (.35" x 2.5").
I'm kind of hoping I can get info from people who have already bought some of these, before I start buying every 'mini/micro' charger on Ebay and Amazon for comparison as to actual size/quality/other potential issues.
Thanks!
Dan
Has anyone tried a magnetic car mount with their nexus 6? Specifically the Mountek nGroove Snap 3 - http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroo...ablets/dp/B00MNXAFQ6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I used a magnetic mount with my Nexus 5 and loved it. I'm wondering how hard it would be to bend the magnet to work on the n6. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
I lost all hope using a magnetic dock with my N6..
If anyone got it to work do share..
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I lost all hope using a magnetic dock with my N6..
If anyone got it to work do share..
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I just ordered one, should be here Wednesday. I'll be sure to report back!
Yeah just ordered one today also, can't go wrong with the current price. If it doesn't work will just sell/give it away on craigslist/friends.
Tried it with my old magnet mount, it holds ok with a case on holding the metal back plate between the case and the phone. But doesn't hold firm enough for me to chance it with the phone. But then again it's some generic magnet mount, not a mountek.
I just ordered this yesterday after returning the standard CD mount that uses clamps. The clamps were interfering with the buttons way to much, and I didn't like how off centered the weight was when clamping the phone on the bottom portion of the phone. This is definitely a fail in button placement for this application. Hopefully the magnetic mount will be stellar!
Hi, i just bought it as well, i also ordered these. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007F0QRYG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If the magnet that comes with it can't bend or wont work well with the 6, maybe these little flexible magnets will work. I report back today when they arrive to see if they work well
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Has anyone tried a magnetic car mount with their nexus 6? Specifically the Mountek nGroove Snap 3 - http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroo...ablets/dp/B00MNXAFQ6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I used a magnetic mount with my Nexus 5 and loved it. I'm wondering how hard it would be to bend the magnet to work on the n6. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
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That mount looks like a disaster.... I can't post links, but type into amazon "maggrip car mount" and get that one. It's a lot neater
Metal
Not that easy to apply, looks nice. Camera piece to fake for my liking. Feels good, little sharp on the bottom side of edges when holding.
Just tested nGroove 3 with the caseology TPU case and it worked great! Phone locked on and was very secure.
However, I like showing off the nexus logo on the back and don't know if I want to keep the caseology TPU case (using the spigen ultra hybrid currently)... Does anyone have any recommendations on how to place these magnets/plates and show off the nexus logo? I could probably use the Rinke max and put the magents on the both sides of the logo but the case may be too thick.
I was also thinking about sticking some magnets/plates behind the back cover.. does anyone know if there is a warranty seal for the back cover? I looked at the teardown but didn't see anything about the warranty seal.
OP - Just received this mount from Amazon yesterday, and I have to say it's worth it! I have a Nissan Titan and the CD slot is in the perfect spot for a mount like this I also like that the mount doesn't grip the side of the phone and press up against the buttons. I bought it from the Amazon warehouse for $15 and the unit I received looked new. You do have to tighten down the CD slot insert to endure the phone doesn't sag when you place it on the bracket, but once its tight, the phone holds steady and secure on the magnetic steel plate.
@born_fisherman what case are you using?
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@born_fisherman what case are you using?
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Tudia TPU slim case. The steel plate for the magnet fits nice behind the phone with the case on
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OP - Just received this mount from Amazon yesterday, and I have to say it's worth it! I have a Nissan Titan and the CD slot is in the perfect spot for a mount like this I also like that the mount doesn't grip the side of the phone and press up against the buttons. I bought it from the Amazon warehouse for $15 and the unit I received looked new. You do have to tighten down the CD slot insert to endure the phone doesn't sag when you place it on the bracket, but once its tight, the phone holds steady and secure on the magnetic steel plate.
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Tudia TPU slim case. The steel plate for the magnet fits nice behind the phone with the case on
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How do you like the case? I'm thinking about picking one up.
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How do you like the case? I'm thinking about picking one up.
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The case is nice. I've used Tudia for a few phones now, and never have an issue with build quality. They fit perfect and keep the phone slim.
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Hi, i just bought it as well, i also ordered these. [new user - link removed :-/]
If the magnet that comes with it can't bend or wont work well with the 6, maybe these little flexible magnets will work. I report back today when they arrive to see if they work well
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Very interested in seeing how this worked. Any updates?
Works great.
I put the large tablet size piece that came with the stand in a case and the magnet does have some flexibility to it so it fits well in the slight curve of a N6 case.
The connection is strong and holds up going through bumps etc.
Worth the buy
I assume that if your using a magnetic holder with a steel plate attached to your phone or case, that you are not using a Qi charger. Wouldn't the steel plate would heat up when using wireless charging? I had some problems with my N5 with overheating if my phone was not in the correct place on my Qi charger, the metal in the phone used to attach the N5 to the official nexus charger would get hot.
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I assume that if your using a magnetic holder with a steel plate attached to your phone or case, that you are not using a Qi charger. Wouldn't the steel plate would heat up when using wireless charging? I had some problems with my N5 with overheating if my phone was not in the correct place on my Qi charger, the metal in the phone used to attach the N5 to the official nexus charger would get hot.
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I've been trying various magnet mounts and qi chargers hoping to find the right combination of the two. Unfortunately, in order to avoid blocking the qi coil you end up moving the magnet mount further up the back of the phone almost near the bottom of the "M" dimple. Placing a strong magnet near that part of the phone will trigger the screen shutting off "smart cover" style (coming back on again as soon you remove the magnet). I'm beginning to suspect that in order to really get everything (qi, nfc, magnet mount, with the screen on) working together right might require building something a bit more customized.
I personally am also using the mountek snap 3 mount and I have had no issues after affixing the tablet sized metal plate about 2/3 of the way down, ive ordered some extra magnets to improve the hold on the device so i dont have to worry about precisely placing the device on the Mount