Magnetic Mini(malist) Mount

[inframan]

Do I get the award for the simplest mount?

Basically what I've done here is take the self-adhesive metal plate tomtom supply for securing their gps 'mice' to the car. It holds my Advantage just beautifully. I thought it might swing around a bit on its axis because the plate is so small but if you sit the end of the advantage that has two magnets (either side of the keyboard connector) it seems to hold in place pretty rigidly. I've tried a few twists and turns as well as emergency stops and not lost it yet. It might be the case that the screen would flop off the keyboard at a very rapid deceleration but it hasn't happened yet. I leave the cover on for convenience and to cushion its fall if that does happen.
So far it seems pretty secure but use at your own risk.
Cost approx GBP£5 (USD$10) plus tax, postage etc and ultimate convenience. No sucker bases, swing arms etc and it sits right where its needed for power etc.

I had mine left over from a previous tomtom installation but similar plates are apparently still available as spares e.g. from here (http://www.easydevices.co.uk/pp/GPS_Accessories/MAGNETIC_PLATE_MOUNT_FOR_BLUETOOTH_OR_WIRED_RECEIV ERS.html).

I'm not sure mine is magnetic, by the way, it may just be metal.

[asci]

The same I thought...but I sold TomTom gps years ago...:(

[Abram]

Do I get the award for the simplest mount?

Basically what I've done here is take the self-adhesive metal plate tomtom supply for securing their gps 'mice' to the car. It holds my Advantage just beautifully. I thought it might swing around a bit on its axis because the plate is so small but if you sit the end of the advantage that has two magnets (either side of the keyboard connector) it seems to hold in place pretty rigidly. I've tried a few twists and turns as well as emergency stops and not lost it yet. It might be the case that the screen would flop off the keyboard at a very rapid deceleration but it hasn't happened yet. I leave the cover on for convenience and to cushion its fall if that does happen.
So far it seems pretty secure but use at your own risk.
Cost approx GBP£5 (USD$10) plus tax, postage etc and ultimate convenience. No sucker bases, swing arms etc and it sits right where its needed for power etc.

I had mine left over from a previous tomtom installation but similar plates are apparently still available as spares e.g. from here (http://www.easydevices.co.uk/pp/GPS_Accessories/MAGNETIC_PLATE_MOUNT_FOR_BLUETOOTH_OR_WIRED_RECEIV ERS.html).

I'm not sure mine is magnetic, by the way, it may just be metal.


Great idea. So in theory, any magnetic adhesive strip should serve in the car. Hmmm....

Maybe these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Magnetic-Strips-25mm-wide-20-strips-use-for-bases_W0QQitemZ200106634792QQihZ010QQcategoryZ1238 66QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



Or cheaper ones!

[LTxda]

Do I get the award for the simplest mount?

Basically what I've done here is take the self-adhesive metal plate tomtom supply for securing their gps 'mice' to the car. It holds my Advantage just beautifully. I thought it might swing around a bit on its axis because the plate is so small but if you sit the end of the advantage that has two magnets (either side of the keyboard connector) it seems to hold in place pretty rigidly. I've tried a few twists and turns as well as emergency stops and not lost it yet. It might be the case that the screen would flop off the keyboard at a very rapid deceleration but it hasn't happened yet. I leave the cover on for convenience and to cushion its fall if that does happen.
So far it seems pretty secure but use at your own risk.
Cost approx GBP£5 (USD$10) plus tax, postage etc and ultimate convenience. No sucker bases, swing arms etc and it sits right where its needed for power etc.

I had mine left over from a previous tomtom installation but similar plates are apparently still available as spares e.g. from here (http://www.easydevices.co.uk/pp/GPS_Accessories/MAGNETIC_PLATE_MOUNT_FOR_BLUETOOTH_OR_WIRED_RECEIV ERS.html).

I'm not sure mine is magnetic, by the way, it may just be metal.

This is great! Can't believe I didn't think of it. DUH! Great job on reporting this.

I'm thinking of going to the hardware store and getting a small L shaped metal "plate" and put velcro on the back of it. Should hold things nicely.

Like the way you kept the case on it. I would have done exactly the same thing. Not only does it help but I would be too lazy to remove it all the time when I got into my vehicle. :-)

[johnnykok]

Actually I tried magnetic adhesive strip, but it is quite weak ... Found out a normal metal ruler is better magnetic adhesive, as the keyboard is quite a strong magnet

[Nara-e-Mastana]

@topic
Its really a good idea... :) I might try it...

[BigDede]

Im using this one
it's fantastic and very solid