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Car Dock Kit

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/AddOns/Accessories/AccessoryDetailPopUp.aspx?accessory=916075f6-938d-4ce1-a6d3-69a685769d1a&inCart=True&catCode=22
I travel alot and one of the main reasons I bought the GS2 was for the big screen to use with Nav. Just ordered this today. Will post pics and review
REVIEW:
Got the dock today. Gotta say, not too bad. Although I don’t really think it’s worth more than about $25 tops. The build quality is ok. Everything is plastic, but it feels kind of light (the suction holder). Guess that’s a good thing if it’s being mounted to the windshield.
What’s included: Phone Dock, Suction Holder, Car Charger, Sticky suction pad (to use on your dash)
Suction Holder
There are 3 main components to this. The suction it pretty heavy duty. Probably better than my Garmin windshield mount. Once positioned on the glass, there’s a lever you push down drawing the air out making for a pretty good and strong contact. To release it from the windshield is just as easy. Just pull the same lever up to release.
The holder allows for full 360 rotation of the phone. Loosen the round knob to position and tighten. Once tightened, it’s pretty snug.
Where the phone dock connects, the suction holder has a little spring loaded push lever that’s used to clamp the phone dock to the holder. Same method is used to release the phone dock.
Phone Dock
Again, it’s pretty light. I wouldn’t say it’s feels cheap but just really light. The phone fits in pretty sung. It’s definitely not going anywhere. The dock also has a cut out for the camera, which is nice if you want to take pics of the road or maybe even a video of the guy in front of you with a lowered Silverado with a mural of his trunk on his tailgate 
Once the phone is in, the bottom end of the phone dock slides in and out making the usb contact. On the back of the dock, you have a micro usb port for charging and a 3.5mm line out jack. My only concern is with time, this portion will get loose. Seems like there’s 2 positions this click into as you slide it one way or the other.
Car Charger
It’s a micro usb car charger. Nothing more to say. Always good to have a spare one.
The dock definitely DOES NOT accept the phone with any cases. Don’t know about skins though. It’s a pretty sung fit with. Going to head over to TMO sometime this week and pick up the a ZAGG Dry application skin and see.
Figured it would, but as soon as you slide the plug from the dock into the phone, it goes into car mode right away, even without it being plugged into a power source. This can be deactivated by going into notifications and clicking Deactivate Car mode.
All in all, I’d have to say I’m pretty pleased with it. Not really pleased about how much it costs, but hey…It would have been nice for them to include an audio cable with the package. I bought this to replace my older Garmin Nav. Figure it’s much easier having this than traveling with the Garmin.
Update: Looks like this is going back. The line-out doesn't work. Getting no sound

smellmyfingers said:
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/AddOns/Accessories/AccessoryDetailPopUp.aspx?accessory=916075f6-938d-4ce1-a6d3-69a685769d1a&inCart=True&catCode=22
I travel alot and one of the main reasons I bought the GS2 was for the big screen to use with Nav. Just ordered this today. Will post pics and review
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does anyone else find it interesting that all of these same accessories cost $29.95 with the Vibrant and now cost $44.95 with the SGSII?

Thinking of picking this up:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exogear-Exo...ccessories&hash=item588ef6bfb4#ht_4693wt_1270
Seems like a decent quality holder that will work no matter any case I use.

luckyduck69 said:
does anyone else find it interesting that all of these same accessories cost $29.95 with the Vibrant and now cost $44.95 with the SGSII?
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Nope. Makes sense, T-Mobile just released the phone so they hiked up all prices on "new" accessories. It's all naming/branding my man.

Looks nice...if u get it post some pics please.
I have one but makes too much noise when the car moves.
Tmo Galaxy S2

http://www.amazon.com/MSW-Exogear-E...ZLOS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1319143393&sr=8-6
It is cheaper on Amazon. I am searching for a few other universals and I will make a decision in a day or two.

Was feeling frisky so picked it up at the store with the phone. Works great but the phone is held rather tightly and requires two hands to remove it when getting out of your car. Might loosen a bit over time, but a PITA for now. Phone also recognizes that this is a car dock (as opposed to desktop dock) and kicks on the VoiceTalk app automatically. Kind of nice.
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Used a universal on my last phone... have to say that having the charger plug into the mount directly is hands-down worth the extra money. I hated having to find the dangling end of the usb cord every time I got in my truck... especially in the dark. With the made-for-it mount, you sit the phone in the mount and then slide the bottom part up which engages the charge and locks in the phone. All with one hand.
-GP

Dsmwookie said:
http://www.amazon.com/MSW-Exogear-E...ZLOS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1319143393&sr=8-6
It is cheaper on Amazon. I am searching for a few other universals and I will make a decision in a day or two.
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Have one and the best part about this mount is that it sticks to almost part in my car. Aside from the really curved parts.

Bought my first car dock for my old Vibrant few months ago, now have to get it again for my new SGS2. Like before I am getting OEM directly from Samsung website. Not sure what TM sells but the one I saw in their store looks pretty crappy from some 3rd party vendor.
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The car dock... excuse me, "vehicle navigation mount" I got at the t-mo store two days ago is a Samsung-branded accessory. Guy had to actually open the box that UPS delivered that morning. Perhaps your store didn't have them yet?

Good for you! I guess the TM store I had a pleasure to visit had different model on display. Looked really ugly comparing to oem model.
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esdwa said:
Good for you! I guess the TM store I had a pleasure to visit had different model on display. Looked really ugly comparing to oem model.
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they should start getting them in. There OEM it should be in green and white box with samsung all over it

$64,000 question: will it work with a case?

What do you think of these Herbert Richter German made windshield mount? The mount is used in a Pioneer AVIC-F500BT GPS which is quite heavy.

ctkatz said:
$64,000 question: will it work with a case?
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Probably not as it is made to fit the device snugly. This is why I use a pouch belt clip as I use my phone all the time for navigation and can't be taking a case on and off every time.

My Exogear mint will be here tomorrow. I'll let you know how it is. Cost $18 shipped off Amazon.
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Some quick shots of my Exogear mount. Sticks to just about any surface and holds most phones in a case. Video is uploading as we speak.
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http://youtu.be/PApQgF4Q8Lk

cheap but nice mount
Just rec this mount ordered 2 one for my s2 and one fr my wifes vibrant really pleased with them ordered one more {ebay}Samsung Galaxy S II T989 Heavy Duty Windshield Premium Car Mount Phone Holder

Bummer. I need one that works with cases and has a longer arm to position the unit closer to the dash from the deeply set window. I really liked my previous one that I got from Amazon, but the bearing wore out or something and it won't stay in any position other than limply hanging down now...
Thanks for the review!

Splaktar said:
Bummer. I need one that works with cases and has a longer arm to position the unit closer to the dash from the deeply set window. I really liked my previous one that I got from Amazon, but the bearing wore out or something and it won't stay in any position other than limply hanging down now...
Thanks for the review!
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Are you referring to mine? It works with a case on.
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Galaxy note car mount

Folks can anyone recommend a decent car mount for the note? I don't want to use any adhesive or suction cup types since I am scared of those falling off.
Thanks
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But the genuine one from.Samsung. its worth paying the premium I'm never going back oem
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I've used a 'breffo spiderpodium' and found it pretty good.cheap and simple

Yeah but the official Samsung one uses a suction cup
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the official samsung units have an amazing suction cup.
I had an official Samsung car dock for my P1000 Tablet, There was no way in hell that thing was ever going to fall off.
even sitting on the windshield in 40degC days (Australian summer), and cool night temp changes didn't move that sucker.
Hell, I had struggles getting it to release when I wanted it to release...
Samsung dont skimp on their kit... its why it costs so much more.

I have a proclipusa car mount. So I recently got the Regular Adjustable Holder with Tilt/Swivel here. You can get Proclipusa holders with the charging ports built-in as well specifically designed for the Note - but I wanted something I can use for future devices if needed. The adjustable holder works with my thin Rearth Ringke Slim case as well. I think I may need to add some extra padding to make it a little more snug and secure feeling. It seems to wobble a bit because the slot is a bit thicker than the Note (crazy thin btw).

I use a PHONEclip, which attaches the G-Note directly to the steering Wheel.
You can find detailed info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22252176&postcount=24
In the same thread also more info about the above mentioned 'breffo spiderpodium'

Went on Amazon, spiderpodium reviews were mixed, many found it to be very low quality construction.
That steering wheel clip sounds interesting, unfortunately I have a boxwave case on my phone. Probably wont fit.
Are there any US etailers selling the official Samsung one?
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The samsung one is great been on a month or so and not moved a mm suction is solid
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Mounting your Note on your steering wheel is not a good idea if you have an airbag... Just saying.

markuz85 said:
Mounting your Note on your steering wheel is not a good idea if you have an airbag... Just saying.
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It's actually a bloody stupid idea.

markuz85 said:
Mounting your Note on your steering wheel is not a good idea if you have an airbag... Just saying.
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oh yeah, I do have one :s
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Got the Samsung one.. And there is no risk the suction will drop on you if you mounted it properly..

Ade5 said:
Got the Samsung one.. And there is no risk the suction will drop on you if you mounted it properly..
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A bit too pricey for me, guess I'll just have to continue charging it by my cup holder for now...

markuz85 said:
Mounting your Note on your steering wheel is not a good idea if you have an airbag... Just saying.
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hahahaha!!! So true and so unintentionally funny to envision, in mid-air-bag-deployment-to-face-contact! lmao
I can see the coroner's quote now:
"There's a good chance he'd have survived the impact with no more than a contusion and a couple of scrapes, but the force of the air-bag drove his near tablet-sized device clear through his skull and out the back side of his spinal column in what appears to be less time than it takes a humming bird to make a single wing-flap."

hmmm, you have a point there. So it's a choice between convenience or safety, difficult decision...
To answer seriously, I've checked it on my car and I think that it isn't a problem. The PHONEclip is made from a very strong material. So in stead of breaking, I expect it to work like a hinge and simply turn over the top of the steering wheel.

Proclip = Brodit
IMHO
for all my previous and recent smartphones I ever used Proclip holders in my car(s)
The Proclip platform is specific to each car model and the holder(s) are specific to each smartphone. I am using active holders with charging and I am very satisfied with it every time.
No excluding with my newest Samsung Galaxy Note too

I have the Samsung Car mount, and I am very disappointed.
It is a pain to insert the phone in the very tight clips, then you have to slide the usb connector into the phone, an exercise that takes two hands.
Further it does not accomodate even the very thin Samsung flip cover.
It forces the phone into car mode, which requires voice input - which does not work. - at least with my voice. I cannot call 'Nora' it will only find Laura - and I don't have a strong accent. It has no means of understanding what 'Home' means.
And now, after a month, it appears that contacts inside the car unit are flakey - the phone goes crazy when I plug it in.
So great phone, but they screwed up royally on the car mount.

So where can I get this Samsung Car Mount?

Mountek
Mountek has a universal car mount that sits in your CD slot for around $20.
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-MT500...W3D4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328984576&sr=8-1

KIDIGI Desktop Cradle/Charging Station[FULL REVIEW] >>>.LOTS OF PICS<<<

KIDIGI Desktop Cradle/Charging Station[FULL REVIEW] >>>.LOTS OF PICS<<<
FULL REVIEW
This is the KIDIGI Desktop Cradle/ Charging Station customed designed to fit the HTC ONE X both WITH and WITHOUT CASES on.
The following are pictures showing the dock dimentions, shipping package (review unit), usb cable (Samsung?), and how the dock fits with and without a case on
REVIEW​
Look and Feel
After constantly using the dock for the past few days, I must admit this: this dock looks amazing. Its form and design flows with the shape of the One X, and its borders are not restricting, but also curves to create round edges that really adds on to the look of this dock. Its construction is 100% plastic, but there is a little premium feel to it with its glossy lip and matte sides. Though I do not understand fully as to why there is a back piece jutting out so much, it does indeed provide the support for when the phone is placed on top.
Usability:
Advertised as the case fit version, it came with a plastic piece of adapter to be used when your phone is naked. The fit when case-less is perfect, with the polycarbonate body of the HOX just reaching the point where it would touch the plastic stand.
I was, however, very delighted to see that when the plastic adapter was taken off, the KIDIGI dock adapted all cases that I had, which was an OTTERBOX DEFENDER, and a Nillkin TPU case. The Otterbox when fitted, provided a very tight fit against the sides of the dock, where as the Nillkin left a little space, though both fit the dock perfectly. Thus, it is safe to say that any sort of case you have, would definitely fit on this dock.
It was a breeze to just dock my phone, and charge it, or simply to transfer data to my laptop. Though dock mode won’t activate by itself, this can be easily solved by using dock simulator from the play store.
Cons:
There was only one little thing that I didn’t quite like about this dock. When the phone was docked, it was quite wobbly. Yes, I know that the only link between the phone and the dock is the connector, but extra space around the front and back were a bit excessively left, and this happens both with a case and without.
Would I recommend it?
Yes, for the price and the amount of use it offers, I would definitely recommend this to any who is looking for a great looking, adaptable dock.
Feel free to ask any questions about the dock

This does look good.....

I have the HDMI Version works great!
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magic_moe_ said:
I have the HDMI Version works great!
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THAT is a good thing to hear. Have you tried watching movies while charging through that? Does the phone heat up? Also, how long does it take to charge through the dock?

So all it is, is a bit of plastic to prop it up, while allowing it to charge via usb?
Is there anything that uses the gold connectors?

UK Seller
I found a UK seller Here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kidigi-Deluxe-Cover-Mate-USB-Desktop-Charger-Charging-Cradle-HTC-One-X-/140763173346?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item20c62391e2#ht_3846wt_1163

patriotaus said:
So all it is, is a bit of plastic to prop it up, while allowing it to charge via usb?
Is there anything that uses the gold connectors?
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nothing just yet. wait for the official htc one. BTW, those pin connector are loose, and ur phone can be easily knocked off.. Since you are only placing the phone on the small connectors.

Kevin Ma said:
THAT is a good thing to hear. Have you tried watching movies while charging through that? Does the phone heat up? Also, how long does it take to charge through the dock?
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Of course, works perfect. Playing Games too, everything for that matter.
Well, while playing heavy games it does heat up, but thats normal.
Didn't stop time from 0% to 100%, but I think it's the same with like any AC charger out there...

patriotaus said:
So all it is, is a bit of plastic to prop it up, while allowing it to charge via usb?
Is there anything that uses the gold connectors?
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What do you need gold connectors for? You realize these are all digital connections right? 0's And 1's will still be 0's and 1's, even through a gold connector.

What you will have to consider is that the HDMI-cradle does not fastcharge your device, regardless what mod you make to your charger/cable. It disconnects the shortened data pins in the MHL/HDMI-path again, and only does USB-charging.
Furthermore no regular USB-connection is possible to your PC.
Expansys shipped the HDMI-version though I ordered the USB one. Been thinking about swapping it, because I need to fastcharge.

Re "gold connectors"... I think he means the pogo pins.
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magic_moe_ said:
I have the HDMI Version works great!
send from my One X
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Does it activate Dock Mode?

A Photo Review of my KiDiGi dock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699314

junialum said:
A Photo Review of my KiDiGi dock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699314
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Saw that, Great review. I have yet to receive my test unit, but i will try and take more pictures along with a video.

Picked one of these up and I'm pretty pleased with it, especially as I can use it while my rock case is on the puone...
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chrishull85 said:
Picked one of these up and I'm pretty pleased with it, especially as I can use it while my rock case is on the puone...
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what about any clear tpu cases on the phone？ do they still fit？
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REVIEW UNIT DOCK ARRIVED TODAY, WILL UPDATE OP WITH FULL REVIEW AND PICS AFTER MORNING EXAMS
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Kevin Ma said:
REVIEW IS NOW IN PROGRESS, Enjoy the pics while I test this stuff out.
This is the KIDIGI Desktop Cradle/ Charging Station customed designed to fit the HTC ONE X both WITH and WITHOUT CASES on.
The following are pictures showing the dock dimentions, shipping package (review unit), usb cable (Samsung?), and how the dock fits with and without a case on
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Where did u get it from..i have been looking to get one myself..but couldnt find a good price..coz i'm located in the U.K...thanks....
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magic_moe_ said:
I have the HDMI Version works great!
send from my One X
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Where did u get it from?. Been looking to get one at a decent price?. Thanks..im located in UK..can u post link ?
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f4rell09 said:
Where did u get it from..i have been looking to get one myself..but couldnt find a good price..coz i'm located in the U.K...thanks....
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if u are in the uk, on the first page of this threas, someone shared a link to a ebay uk seller for 10 . check it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26921607
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Tetrax magnetic car mounting solutions

Hey everyone,
I have tried many car phone mounts, but none of them worked as I was wishing.
Then I googled this keyword "minimal car mount" and suddenly found this interesting idea based on magnetic power.
What do you think?
www.tetrax.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdGDqa6lchI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I'm not trying to be a smartass but why not just get a case and some Velcro
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Looks beautiful. Ordered one on Amazon. Prime for free shipping. Will let you know.
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Rudy_Ruettiger said:
I'm not trying to be a smartass but why not just get a case and some Velcro
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I seen a lot on youtube. With Velcro people mounting ipad, tabs etc.
But Tetrax seems very minimalistic and beautiful.
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Nfc problems though?
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blaine07 said:
Nfc problems though?
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That's my concern also. Was going to mount it to a case away from the nfc chip. My nexus 7 case is magnetic and it doesn't affect the nfc.
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If they want to be taken seriously, they should really get someone to proof the front page of their website - smarthpone?

I was also looking for a minimalistic mount for my phone. I hate those suction cup and dashboard mounts so I got the tetrax xway and I love it. It mounts nicely on my dash near and blends into my stereo. Having the little metal nipple on my phone is a bit annoying but the convenience of quickly and securely attaching my phone to my car is worth it.
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sirooga said:
Looks beautiful. Ordered one on Amazon. Prime for free shipping. Will let you know.
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Which one have you bought? EGO/GEO/XWAY/FIX?
Goozy said:
I was also looking for a minimalistic mount for my phone. I hate those suction cup and dashboard mounts so I got the tetrax xway and I love it. It mounts nicely on my dash near and blends into my stereo. Having the little metal nipple on my phone is a bit annoying but the convenience of quickly and securely attaching my phone to my car is worth it.
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I can't decide which to buy GEO or Xway?
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Picked up a Tetrax XWAY magnetic mount for my GS3. Works surprisingly well and is probably the most unobtrusive option around ie. No suction cup, cradle etc.

Maybe old school thinking but, aren't magnets harmful to most electronics?
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irock1985 said:
Maybe old school thinking but, aren't magnets harmful to most electronics?
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They are using different kind of technology that doesn't create strong magnetic field. Each holder has 4 tiny magnets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvcIt2xIAOQ
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I've been using these magnet mounts in my car for a couple years. They have worked great on:
HTC Wildfire
Optimus 2X
Galaxy S3
Navigon SATNAV (much heavier than a smartphone)
Walkman MP3 Player
Anything with metal in it like a pen!
Nothing has ever fallen off even over potholes and rough country tracks. All wifi 3g bluetooth are unaffected but cant verify NFC as I dont use it.
The only glitch I spotted was that the orientation sensor on the wildfire didnt respond (if I turned the phone from portrait to landscape whilst attached it wouldnt rotate the screen), but the other phones didnt have that problem.
I love it. Even though my magnet is larger (about the size of a 50p), its discreet and effective. I would recommend to anyone.
I have always used the stick on ones not the clip on, but as long as they clip ok to your vent and you dont blast hot air directly to the phone it should be ok.

I use their X-Way model as part of my near perfect car mount solution.
So obviously, it all starts with the Tetrax X-Way. I mounted that directly to one of the vents in the middle of my car. It does block the vest quite a bit, but it's the perfect spot for me and doesn't involve any adhesive on my dash. At first, I tried attaching one of the little nipple things to the back of my phone directly. While this worked, it drove me nuts that I couldn't lay my phone flat on a table anymore. This became a problem when I accidentally bumped my S3 while it was sitting on a table and since there was less friction now, the thing went flying. So not good.
My solution was to pick up a dirt cheep slim case. That's how I ended up with the elago G5 Slim Fit Case. With the nipple attached to that, I could just slip my phone in/out of that and leave the case sitting in my arm rest compartment when not in use. Now I had the awesome form factor of my S3 and the ability to mount. So the next issue was the connection.
Like almost everyone else, I was using the cigarette lighter along with a curly charging cord that was 5x longer than it needed to be. Worse, the giant power wart that was now sticking out of my dash. Not only was this ugly, it was a pain in the but to store. What I really wanted to use was a small USB cable, 6-8 inches long, that could fit with my new case in my arm rest and a way to ditch the giant dash wart. The cable is easy enough to find, but how do I plug it in? With the Griffin Powerjolt Dual! While there are a bunch of USB port adaptors floating aorund, this was the first I found that would actually sit flush against the dash. This means I wouldn't have any stupid wart thing to deal with, the look of my dash wouldn't be thrown off, and since I don't smoke, I could just leave it in full time.
The big win in all of this is two fold. First, I could ditch the bulky plastic car mount garbage for a few thin and easy to store version. Second, I did the same thing (but with a different case) for my wife's Galaxy Nexus. Now we can both use the same mount depending on who's driving (or if we pick up a second X-Way, we can both charge and mount at the same time thanks to the dual ports on the Powerjolt) and save even more room in the car since we didn't need two giant device specific car mounts. The other minor bonus here is that the X-Way came with enough of those attachment nipples that I should be able to roll along for a few years using the same mounting system across multiple new devices.

Juvenall said:
I use their X-Way model as part of my near perfect car mount solution.
So obviously, it all starts with the Tetrax X-Way. I mounted that directly to one of the vents in the middle of my car. It does block the vest quite a bit, but it's the perfect spot for me and doesn't involve any adhesive on my dash. At first, I tried attaching one of the little nipple things to the back of my phone directly. While this worked, it drove me nuts that I couldn't lay my phone flat on a table anymore. This became a problem when I accidentally bumped my S3 while it was sitting on a table and since there was less friction now, the thing went flying. So not good.
My solution was to pick up a dirt cheep slim case. That's how I ended up with the elago G5 Slim Fit Case. With the nipple attached to that, I could just slip my phone in/out of that and leave the case sitting in my arm rest compartment when not in use. Now I had the awesome form factor of my S3 and the ability to mount. So the next issue was the connection.
Like almost everyone else, I was using the cigarette lighter along with a curly charging cord that was 5x longer than it needed to be. Worse, the giant power wart that was now sticking out of my dash. Not only was this ugly, it was a pain in the but to store. What I really wanted to use was a small USB cable, 6-8 inches long, that could fit with my new case in my arm rest and a way to ditch the giant dash wart. The cable is easy enough to find, but how do I plug it in? With the Griffin Powerjolt Dual! While there are a bunch of USB port adaptors floating aorund, this was the first I found that would actually sit flush against the dash. This means I wouldn't have any stupid wart thing to deal with, the look of my dash wouldn't be thrown off, and since I don't smoke, I could just leave it in full time.
The big win in all of this is two fold. First, I could ditch the bulky plastic car mount garbage for a few thin and easy to store version. Second, I did the same thing (but with a different case) for my wife's Galaxy Nexus. Now we can both use the same mount depending on who's driving (or if we pick up a second X-Way, we can both charge and mount at the same time thanks to the dual ports on the Powerjolt) and save even more room in the car since we didn't need two giant device specific car mounts. The other minor bonus here is that the X-Way came with enough of those attachment nipples that I should be able to roll along for a few years using the same mounting system across multiple new devices.
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Could you show some pictures of your dash?
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Decided to order one to try it out! Hoping it is as good as expected!
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aeron16 said:
Decided to order one to try it out! Hoping it is as good as expected!
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Yeah, I'm also ordered one to try it out.
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My friend has this solution for his BB and loves it. I wasn't willing to pay the price the local Best Buy wanted. I found a different magnet system at my local Bell store.
Something similar to this. I stuck the large magnet to my dash and the other magnet is on my case. I've had zero issues with NFC. Bash cash mount kit imo.

Hoping to receive mine soon! Anyone else using it and has more thoughts to share?
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So I got the vent mount version and it works great in my car. In my truck the clip does not fit the vent. I placed the circle towards the top of the phone like it says and it hangs in portrait. In the video it shows it going between portrait and landscape, it doesn't do that. You get one orientation unless you put the connector in the middle I would guess. Other than that it is perfect.
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T-Mobile Free Car Dock, HTC One fits loosely!

Hello, I received my T-Mobile HTC One yesterday and the car dock does not fit very tight. I would like some feedback from others who have it. Mine is so loose that the phone will fall out if you turn it sideways and take a corner too fast.
I would have thought it would fit snug at least..

bobsbbq said:
Hello, I received my T-Mobile HTC One yesterday and the car dock does not fit very tight. I would like some feedback from others who have it. Mine is so loose that the phone will fall out if you turn it sideways and take a corner too fast.
I would have thought it would fit snug at least..
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It's just the way the design is I think, some possibly looser then others. Stick a bit of card or paper down the sides and when you get the perfect side you could glue it?? Or exchange it and see if the new one fits better
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bobsbbq said:
Hello, I received my T-Mobile HTC One yesterday and the car dock does not fit very tight. I would like some feedback from others who have it. Mine is so loose that the phone will fall out if you turn it sideways and take a corner too fast.
I would have thought it would fit snug at least..
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Ya, I noticed the same thing. It's primarily held in with the power cable, it doesn't really snap into the dock like most I've used. I don't see any real problem, though, since I don't use the dock w/out the power cable.

How about with a skin on? Will it fit the car dock snugly?

I don't think I will even use mine. My CD Mount Dock works a lot better. I was very disappointed.

Try going out and getting a thin piece of that "sticky" shelving liner and put a small piece on the end of the dock piece that meets the middle of the HTC One while its docked. That probably sounds better in my head than in reality though, but hey, it will grip the phone a little so its not loose and plus you won't have to keep on puting something inside the dock each time you dock the One, Give it a try, or even some velcro, (the soft side) depending on the loose gap you got going on, either one should work
can I ask, can you take screenshots of the car dock app and post here? I have yet to see anything on the car mode app that HTC is using in Sense 5. I seen the one for Sense 4 (loved it) I wish I could find something on it besides the single screenshot thats being used on the box of the car kit

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bobsbbq said:
Hello, I received my T-Mobile HTC One yesterday and the car dock does not fit very tight. I would like some feedback from others who have it. Mine is so loose that the phone will fall out if you turn it sideways and take a corner too fast.
I would have thought it would fit snug at least..
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Pic of dock?
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Can you open other apps while in car dock mode?
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Can you open other apps while in car dock mode?
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You can add whatever app shortcut you want to the car dock app
Its actually pretty damn good, even the Speak thing is good, it actually uses the microphone in my car meaning the music mutes and i can give commands while driving with wind noise ect.

Apparently the voice for car mode uses nuance so it should be great
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So what about apps that are not horizontal does it force to vertical or can it be turned to vertical without the phone coming off?
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I'm getting ready to go out of town and don't have time to do a picture right now. But the mount is made for vertical position of the phone only in my opinion and that is all they show in the instructions. I have not used it yet with the charger so I will have to see how that does. But I would be scared the phone would come out in horizontal mode. I may look into some of the suggestions as a fix.
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bobsbbq said:
I'm getting ready to go out of town and don't have time to do a picture right now. But the mount is made for vertical position of the phone only in my opinion and that is all they show in the instructions. I have not used it yet with the charger so I will have to see how that does. But I would be scared the phone would come out in horizontal mode. I may look into some of the suggestions as a fix.
Thanks
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Got mine today and tested in both portrait and landscape and the charger is the holding mechanism! It doesn't slip out when the charger is in and dock mode works perfectly. I love this phone for car mode way more then my old gnexus!
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