Active car mount for Wizard

[tscargo]

I am wondering if there already is a active carmount (so one that charges the unit and possibly 'extends' the usb port to hook up a wired GPS) available or announce for the Wizard/MDA Vario/K-Jam ....

I don't like the idea to plug a cable in-and-out the unit everytime....

Thanks,

Taco

[itsmewhoelse]

Yes, go here: http://www.brodit.com/

Not in the US yet, but will be in a few weeks.

[ccsnet]

Looking forward to this... I wonder if I can just get one with a USB through port so I can use either a charger or a direct USB connection to my CarPC...

Terran

[itsmewhoelse]

This is the ONE! I jst got off the phone with www.proclipsusa.com, she is calling brodit to find out if it's in the shipment that's on it's way. I'll wait.

KJAM active mount (http://www.udrive4us.com/ppc/kjam_active_cig.bmp)

[ccsnet]

This is the ONE! I jst got off the phone with www.proclipsusa.com, she is calling brodit to find out if it's in the shipment that's on it's way. I'll wait.

KJAM active mount (http://www.udrive4us.com/ppc/kjam_active_cig.bmp)Ooooooooo

http://www.brodit.com/images/978650.jpg

I'm thininking here I can open the USB plug in the holder ( see 2 x screws ) and replace - that way I can either charge or USB ...

Fantastic

Terran

Or even 971650 Active Holder, Tilt Swivel

An active holder with a straight cable with open end for fixed installation and a cable with Molex adater system. The cables are to be connected inside the dashboard, this gives a discreet, neat installation without cables hanging over the interior.

You can choose to use the holder as an active holder only for charging, or to connect an adapter to the Molex connector for additional features. Then you can use the holder also for power supply of a GPS reciever, data transer or other own solutions.

12/24 Volt. The product is E-approved. Connect the power cable with a 1,5 A fuse. 2 A charger. Professional installation recommended. The holder is attached onto a tilt swivel and can be adjusted in order to avoid light reflection. Attach onto a ProClip Mounting Platform.


http://www.brodit.com/images/270/971650.jpg

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[itsmewhoelse]

I like the keyboard extended, so that's why I want the other one. I've already got a laptop stand to mount it on, so it'll work out well for me.
I also plan on getting a Parrot as a friend just got one and he's my guinea pig. :O)

Thanks.

[marka2k]

itsmewhoelse

Sorry for the off topic:

Is you're friend using the Parrot with a Wizard? Which Parrot is he using? Please report back how well it works I have been also thinking of getting tehe 3500 Color LCD car kit.

Thank you

[itsmewhoelse]

I think he's got the 3000 or 3100? I'll have to ask and make sure. Believe me, as soon as he reports to me, I'll post on it. Yes, he's got a KJAM/Wizard.


http://www.udrive4us.com/ppc/kjam_active_cig02.bmp

[ccsnet]

itsmewhoelse

Sorry for the off topic:

Is you're friend using the Parrot with a Wizard? Which Parrot is he using? Please report back how well it works I have been also thinking of getting tehe 3500 Color LCD car kit.

Thank youIf its any intrest I think the voice dial will work on the 3000... if I press send on the kit it brings up the voice pad thing... but I've not used it my self. I how ever have no idea how to access the menu on the Parot kit its self yet.

Terran

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[quote="itsmewhoelse"]

http://www.brodit.com/images/978650.jpg


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whos this one by? got a link? cheers

[SuperDodge]

brodit.se

[pewe]

The Brodit range (including the new 'open' XDA mount) is here in the UK.
They'll also ship to the US.

http://www.dsldevelopments.com

They are very helpful, and do a screen mount for those who prefer it to the Dash mount which is car specific.

http://www.dsldevelopments.com/suctionmount.html.

See this post too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=38678

[MikeProcter]

I've fitted a Brodit active vertical mount & routed the cigarette lighter inside the dashboard to a 4 way that I've mounted in the glovebox. My Holux BT receiver is permanently plugged into its cigarette lighter which comes on when the ignition is turned on. The battery is removed. So if I want to go walking etc, I just unplug the receiver, put in the battery & off I go. The only challenge is the battery life of the vario - 4ish hours max with screen on all the time & BT on as well.

Tom Tom running on my Vario will only run in portrait, which is fine for me, which is why I chose the vertical mount.

The Vario/Mini S/9100 will not work with wired GPS receivers according to Holux UK tech support.

[akash84]

dont you find the brodit charger leads to be too short?
mine doesnt actually reach the socket unless i stretch it... not sure how you managed to get it into your glovebox

i'm getting my tomtom, brodit 9100 and snooper wired directly to battery next week so i guess i wont have to worry about it soon

[MikeProcter]

The Brodit leads aren't very long, but I managed to get it to reach going through the central part of the dashboard under the radio/computer combo on my BMW. It is stretched a litttle, but I don't see it, it looks neat and it works great.

I've just discovered Tom Tom will run in landscape mode, but having used my Palm T3 in both portrait & landscape, I prefer portrait on the Vario as the bottom info doesn't take too much of the screen in portrait, but does in landscape.

[Garf]

I bought the horizontal Brodit Passive holder. Was not impressed. THe phone didnt fit well and the plastic was cheap and it actually snapped when I first put the phone in.

The Vertical one is great. Its made of thicker plastic and holds the phone. Even on the bouncy back roads I take it work.

[leeky]

I received my brodit car mount today and install it. I love my tomotom nav in landscape mode. because of the horizontal brodit won't let me closed the keyboard. I decided to buy the vertical one and turn it 90 degree counter-clockwise for landscape. Will take some pic and post it next week. 8)

[thehothit]

Is there enough space in the Brodit active vertical mount to accomodate a thin (soft) velcro strip on the back of my K-Jam/Vario? Would this mess up the alignment with the mini-usb power connector?

Thanks!

[bryson]

Hi,

have you got a picture of the back of your device with the velcro on? Ill have a look and measure up a stock item: 968650 Holder to see if it would be ok (I suspect it might be if its not too thick, and like you say it is soft)

Cheers,
Bryson

[bryson]

Hi,

have you got a picture of the back of your device with the velcro on? Ill have a look and measure up a stock item: 968650 Holder to see if it would be ok (I suspect it might be if its not too thick, and like you say it is soft)

Cheers,
Bryson

[thehothit]

Hi,

have you got a picture of the back of your device with the velcro on? Ill have a look and measure up a stock item: 968650 Holder to see if it would be ok (I suspect it might be if its not too thick, and like you say it is soft)

Cheers,
Bryson

Bryson,

Thanks for the reply. I've attached a rather lousy photo of the phone with (soft) velcro attached. It appears to be about 2mm thick (although, I'm sure that it will squash a little when pressed).

I called ProClip USA today and they thought that it may be a very tight fit.

Just in case you're wondering why I have velcro on the back of my phone... I have a Piel Frama case (the one that allows the keyboard to be extended), but a tight fit alone will not keep the phone in the case when the little leather strap is undone and the keyboard is extended.

Many Thanks for looking into this - I appreciate it.
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[bryson]

Hi,

Ive had a look at a Brodit 968650 KJam/Vario/Mini S Holder, and I still think you should be ok as i think it will brush the back of the holder and should dock ok with the mini usb input. There is a slight bevelled groove down the centre in line with the velcro, this should help i think.

If you do buy one, Please dont kill me if it doesnt fit tho!

Hope that helps!

Bryson

[thehothit]

Bryson,

Thanks for the advice, and taking the time to look into whether it will fit. I placed an order with proclipusa.com and am expecting delivery on Friday (I hope!).

[bryson]

great! Let me (us) know how it fits.............!

Cheers,

bryson

[bryson]

Hi,

Just wondering if it fits ok?

Thanks!

bryson