Car Kit for Diamond?

[hsct]

Hello, has anyone seen the original HTC car kit, made by Herbert Richter, for Diamond? I wish to buy one cos I had one for my Touch cruise and it's very good in quality.

Cheers!

[Alfredos]

something like it (http://www.adapt-mobile.com/mobile/detail.php?p_id=396)

[sandervanzijl]

looks nice.

now to find someone who sells them:)

[Alfredos]

I bought the Gripper 3 (http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=142067) from HR Richter with holder Global 9

I now have a E-ten M700 with original holder (http://www.pdashop.be/product-gallery/41206/0), the back and sides of the phone now have scratches because of the holder.
So if you want to protect you're phone against scatches buy a universal holder,
and every time you buy another phone you don't have to buy another holder.

[Caspertje19]

looks nice.

now to find someone who sells them:)

looks really nice. Found this one on google for us dutch people(nog geen voorraad):
http://onbekend.centralpoint.nl/adapt/ad0215/active-car-holder-htc-diamond/

[sandervanzijl]

available from 26 of juni.
is ok, i do not have my diamond yet ;-)

[smack bob]

Anyone know how you can actualy buy the mount in the post above
http://www.adapt-mobile.com/mobile/detail.php?p_id=396
There is no buy button, I m assuming they are the manufacturers or dealers or soemthing.

I had one of those adaptive mount before it was the clunkiest piece of garbage I ever owned.

[asing]

Just wait for the Brodit :) I have one for my Vario and it really holds ik like a rock.

[Sirius75it]

Just wait for the Brodit :) I have one for my Vario and it really holds ik like a rock.

Hi Simon,
We don’t have any holder for the HTC Diamond right now.
Please see our website www.brodit.com later in the summer for more information of upcoming news.
Best Regards
Linda Sagar
Tel direct +46 (0)505 177 74
b2@brodit.se
Brodit AB
Tel +46 (0)505 109 00
Fax +46 (0)505 445 72
Gesällvägen 8
546 34 KARLSBORG, Sweden
info@brodit.se www.brodit.se

Mounting Solutions for Vehicle Communication Accessories

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Från: Simone R.
Skickat: den 13 juni 2008 18:09
Till: Eleonore Hermansson
Ämne: Holder for HTC Diamond

Hi and sorry for my bad english...

I not have found the car holder for my HTC Touch Diamond P3700...

Is not ready?

Best regards.

Simon.

[pietrucci]

Hi Simon,
We don’t have any holder for the HTC Diamond right now.
Please see our website www.brodit.com (http://www.brodit.com) later in the summer for more information of upcoming news.
Best Regards
Linda Sagar
Tel direct +46 (0)505 177 74
b2@brodit.se
Brodit AB
Tel +46 (0)505 109 00
Fax +46 (0)505 445 72
Gesällvägen 8
546 34 KARLSBORG, Sweden
info@brodit.se www.brodit.se (http://www.brodit.se)

Mounting Solutions for Vehicle Communication Accessories

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Från: Simone R.
Skickat: den 13 juni 2008 18:09
Till: Eleonore Hermansson
Ämne: Holder for HTC Diamond

Hi and sorry for my bad english...

I not have found the car holder for my HTC Touch Diamond P3700...

Is not ready?

Best regards.

Simon.later in the summer? are they nuts? how about in one week please!

[modrzew]

Hello, has anyone seen the original HTC car kit, made by Herbert Richter, for Diamond? I wish to buy one cos I had one for my Touch cruise and it's very good in quality.

Cheers!



http://www.expansys.pl/p.aspx?i=169746

[skonvols2k]

I want to buy Herbert Richter GRIPPER 3 (http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=142067) for the diamond but can anyone suggest which kind of arm buy? I have a Toyota Yaris and the windscreen it's far away from driver...

i think this one it's ok: Herbert Richter GLOBAL 2 Banana Suction Mount (http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=142059) but it's sufficient long ?

the other two are: Herbert Richter GLOBAL 4 Rotating Tower Suction Mount (http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=142058)
Herbert Richter Gooseneck Suction Mount (http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=142060)

gooseneck can be long enough but what about vibrations ??

TNX

[ceevee369]

Please see our website www.brodit.com later in the summer for .

Linda, this is what we call BAD timing from a manufacturer point of view.
Your team's were not aware about this upcoming product

It would take me 10 days to make a mold in Guangzhou, so I guess you're having other issues @ brodit no?

So, Proclip, or holdmyphone.com will neither obtain the holder as they buy from Brodit SE ?

I paid 106 USD for a Brodit Honda CRV clip + holder for my TytnII, and I do not complaint about the fricking price for 2 pieces of plastic , but at least I and many others hope on a good - quick - service.
Just my two cents.

[Oppainter]

I've the Universal carkit of HTC. I sale him. So contact me with a pm!!

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/8517/image001id0.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6847/image001fa4.jpg) http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6226/image002yg4.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/3213/image002ge3.jpg)
Both Clickable

[joep1962]

Linda, this is what we call BAD timing from a manufacturer point of view.
Your team's were not aware about this upcoming product

It would take me 10 days to make a mold in Guangzhou, so I guess you're having other issues @ brodit no?

So, Proclip, or holdmyphone.com will neither obtain the holder as they buy from Brodit SE ?

I paid 106 USD for a Brodit Honda CRV clip + holder for my TytnII, and I do not complaint about the fricking price for 2 pieces of plastic , but at least I and many others hope on a good - quick - service.
Just my two cents.


respons to my mail today

Hi Joep

I can gladly inform you that we are just now
making solutions for the HTC Diamond.

They should be ready for delivery in a few weeks.



Best Regards

Lars-Olof Dufva

Brodit AB

[ceevee369]

respons to my mail today
They should be ready for delivery in a few weeks.
Brodit AB

Right, end of summer it will be :o

PS. like your signature kerel!

[Sirius75it]

Brodit passive Holder:

Item no. 848843
HTC Touch Diamond For all countries

:cool:

[vax6]

As I saw the active holder has arrived! :)

Check the brodit homepage!

[dsldevelopments]

Hi All,

I have been asked by a few users to post that Brodit have now prepared a full range of Diamond holders, and all are currently being manufactured with pre orders being taken to ensure delivery as soon as the 1st stocks arrive.

http://www.dsldevelopments.com/brodit/Holder/HTC+Touch%20Diamond-Brodit-Holder.asp (http://www.dsldevelopments.com/brodit/Holder/HTC+Touch%20Diamond-Brodit-Holder.asp)

The range available is:

1) Passive (no charging but you can plug in your own charging cable)
2) Active (charging via cig lighter lead moulded into the holder)
3) Active ( for fixed installation via open cable connection to vehicles Power supply)
4) 3 in 1 ( in essence a passive holder, but with a 40cm long 3 in 1 connection adapter to plug in your own charger lead, headset and audio out if required)
5) 3 in 1 ( as above, in essence a passive holder, but with a 3cm long 3 in 1 connection adapter to plug in your own charger lead, headset and audio out if required)

Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions, ill try my best to respond;

Many Thanks
Dave (aka Bryson - long time user but didnt want to be accused of spamming so registered as the company name)

[MasK]

http://www.expansys.pl/p.aspx?i=169746

Guys,
This Herbert Richter holder comes without the arm right?
Can this holder be used with the arm that comes with the P3300/Cruise? (It's from Germany, and I don't know the name)

Coz I have P3300 arm which I used for the Cruise as well (just changed the holder). Really good arm, and I wish to continue using it with the diamond.

Thanks!

[nasty23]

Brodit has now some car kit's for the diamond.

http://pics.haltershop.de/pic/globalpool/400/732028843/7320288438436.jpg

http://pics.haltershop.de/pic/globalpool/400/732028848/7320288488431.jpg

[pgmvveld]

Hello,

Brodit is now for sale (in Holland at least). Ordered mine at PDAplus.nl and they could deliver the next day. Looks and feels good.
Probably more (web)shops can deliver Brodit active and passive holder now.

[htckaiseruser]

in holland there are three brands witch have carkits available for the diamond.
brodit,adapt and carcomm. the one from carcomm i like the most,its the most expensive but also best looking.

[Oscar21]

In the description for the 3 in 1 active holder it says you can plug in the origial headset and charger, can anyone comfirm that this will allow you to use the hands free part of the headset and be able to make calls. I would like to replace my M700 mount, which I can Make calls on via the car stereo and microphone but cant charge it.

[Asphard]

I hope that sooner or later will arrive a active car kit (one with micro an speaker integrated). In the meantime I´ve installed a standart holder for 12€ on ebay that does his work perfect :)

[nubbin]

Found this neat solution -

http://www.easydevices.co.uk/pp/HTC_Accessories/HTC_Touch_Diamond/HTC_TOUCH_DIAMOND_CUSTOM_CAR_MOUNT_WITH_HANDSFREE_ KIT.html - £35.24 and in stock, apparently.

Although the Adapt mentioned above looks slim and attractive like the phone itself. :)

[nubbin]

Anyone know how you can actualy buy the mount in the post above
http://www.adapt-mobile.com/mobile/detail.php?p_id=396
There is no buy button, I m assuming they are the manufacturers or dealers or soemthing.

I had one of those adaptive mount before it was the clunkiest piece of garbage I ever owned.

http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=14028

[Joh@n]

Here are 2 pics from my active holder:

http://www.plaatjesupload.nl/bekijk/2008/07/13/1215971694-980.jpg

http://www.plaatjesupload.nl/bekijk/2008/07/13/1215971860-920.jpg

Works fine for me!

[darne]

Hello, has anyone seen the original HTC car kit, made by Herbert Richter, for Diamond? I wish to buy one cos I had one for my Touch cruise and it's very good in quality.

Cheers!

I've ordered Brodit's cause i had it for my Trinity and was very satisfied with it. Hasn't got it yet thow :(
http://www.brodit.com/?main=searchbrodit.jsp&showModell=A2F99B09-F769-4D1D-A5E5-A9314525F596&showTypeHidden=0&showID=38

[hertc]

http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=14028
and a bit cheaper from Ebay ..., as they any good ? I used Brodit before, but think they unreasonably expensive ..

[nubbin]

and a bit cheaper from Ebay ..., as they any good ? I used Brodit before, but think they unreasonably expensive ..

I got my phone and the car kit yesterday - the only gripe I have with the car charger is that the speaker is fixed to the lighter socket jobbie and can foul the gearstick - a flexible joint would be useful. However, the sound quality is excellent, and being a handsfree as well as charger is a bonus. Recommended!

[Asphard]

I got my phone and the car kit yesterday - the only gripe I have with the car charger is that the speaker is fixed to the lighter socket jobbie and can foul the gearstick - a flexible joint would be useful. However, the sound quality is excellent, and being a handsfree as well as charger is a bonus. Recommended!


you mean this http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=14028 kit?
How loud is the volume of the speaker? Can you hear the voice from your navigator when you are listening to music (at mid-high volume)?

Thanks

[mugglesquop]

i've been looking at this Brodit holder, MorpethMobiles appear to be the cheapest, and free delivery! (UK)

http://www.morpethmobiles.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=848843

[inonprince]

i have the Parrot MK6100.
Its a bluetooth (voice / music) car kit.
Works perfectly with the diamond (currently using bepe's 0.95 ROM)
I had some problems when using it with other WM6 phones (like the cruise), but with the diamond it works great.

[mugglesquop]

i have the Parrot MK6100.
Its a bluetooth (voice / music) car kit.
Works perfectly with the diamond (currently using bepe's 0.95 ROM)
I had some problems when using it with other WM6 phones (like the cruise), but with the diamond it works great.

cool, will have a look :)

edit: found it on expansys (http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=168993&partner=froogle) £104!

[hertc]

i've been looking at this Brodit holder, MorpethMobiles appear to be the cheapest, and free delivery! (UK)

http://www.morpethmobiles.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=848843
Still too much for a piece of metal .. you can get an active hands free kit mantioned above for the same money ...

[mugglesquop]

Still too much for a piece of metal .. you can get an active hands free kit mantioned above for the same money ...

can anyone suggest a decent active car kit? i only need to charge and have the speaker...

Cheers,

[hertc]

can anyone suggest a decent active car kit? i only need to charge and have the speaker...

Cheers,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2414596&postcount=27

if you find anything cheaper/better let us know ..

[mugglesquop]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2414596&postcount=27

if you find anything cheaper/better let us know ..

i was hoping there would be a cheaper one... i'll check eBay tonight.

[hertc]

i was hoping there would be a cheaper one... i'll check eBay tonight.
they are just a couple of quid cheaper on Ebay, but still around £20 ..

[mugglesquop]

they are just a couple of quid cheaper on Ebay, but still around £20 ..

ah right ok.

cheers

[AhNe]

Anyone know if the Brodit holder fits the Victor (MDA compact IV)? I've already emailed brodit directly and they did not test if it fits. If somebody got an opportunity to try, hit me up, thanks.

[kien]

you mean this http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=14028 kit?
How loud is the volume of the speaker? Can you hear the voice from your navigator when you are listening to music (at mid-high volume)?

Thanks

Anyone using one of these with TT7? do the commands come from the speaker? and how tight does the Diamond fit in the holder, will it scratch it?

[sarce39]

For those who want to buy a complete solution, just check on this website (http://www.cricel.com/hr/8833-support_pda_pour_htc_p3700_diamond_hr_herbert_rich ter_24853_0.html). This holder is the HR's one, and you can buy the arm of your choice. I ordered mine yesterday for 34,70€ (inc. delivery fee), which is a fair price. I am now waiting for the delivery, and I will be back to you to say if everything is ok.
Cheers

[nubbin]

Anyone using one of these with TT7? do the commands come from the speaker? and how tight does the Diamond fit in the holder, will it scratch it?

The sound quality is very good with none of the interference that you can get with some cheaper charger/handsfree kits. I've used TT7 briefly and the voice commands come through the speaker. The volume seems good for a small speaker, and is audible with the roof down (I'm a rag top man!), but would be drowned out with music playing loudly - but if you want to hear naviagtion commands you'd probably turn the music down, right? :)

I haven't used the handsfree phone part of the system - the mic is on the main part of the cradle, so hopefully will pick up your own speech. Allin all, I think it's very good value, especially as I've coupled it to a Brodit swivel mount for flexibility.

[hertc]

I've coupled it to a Brodit swivel mount for flexibility.

Do you have any pictures of that ? That was my first idea, to buy an alternative holder and attach it to brodit's base, I strongly dislike windscreen mounts .. Was it as simple as making a couple of holes in it ?

[hertc]

For those who want to buy a complete solution, just check on this website (http://www.cricel.com/hr/8833-support_pda_pour_htc_p3700_diamond_hr_herbert_rich ter_24853_0.html). This holder is the HR's one, and you can buy the arm of your choice. I ordered mine yesterday for 34,70€ (inc. delivery fee), which is a fair price. I am now waiting for the delivery, and I will be back to you to say if everything is ok.
Cheers
Fair price !? They are on ebay for 7-8 british pounds including wordlwide delivery:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Mount-Holder-Car-Charger-for-HTC-Touch-Diamond_W0QQitemZ310068700346QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem310068700346&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318

3 times cheaper !

[nubbin]

Do you have any pictures of that ? That was my first idea, to buy an alternative holder and attach it to brodit's base, I strongly dislike windscreen mounts .. Was it as simple as making a couple of holes in it ?

Yes - very easy to do. I have a vent clip which mounts the swivel "cup", and it just needs one 7mm hole drilling to get access to the Brodit mounting/tightening screw, and two smaller holes to screw the other part of the mount to the back of the charger. I'll try to post some pictures ASAP.

[hertc]

Yes - very easy to do.

Thanks mate, that's very helpful .. the only thing I need to think of is that my Orbit is still in use by another driver of this car ... the ideal solution I think would be to buy a dummy Orbit phone, stick this holder to front of it, and then the brodit base can be used with both devices )

[kien]

Excellent, have ordered one from ebay :)

[FooL]

I am also looking at a car kit for my HTC Touch Diamond

This stuff seems to me the best choice :

http://cgi.ebay.fr/FM-Transmitter-Handsfree-mic-fit-for-HTC-Touch-Diamond_W0QQitemZ310069294632QQihZ021QQcategoryZ35 193QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You connect your diamond on this and it loads the battery, let the sound come from the speakers of the car and has an integrated mic.

I have two questions before buying :

- Have some people here already tried this kind of stuff ?
- Do you think it is compatible with all car holders ?

EDIT : I have found after that there is some information in the General>Accessories forum. I'll have a look !

[cEvin]

hi, i really dont know, if someone already posted this card holder, but im really satisfied with this... http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=14028
this second car holder from this company, first one was for kaiser, now for diamond, working perfectly, so just have look on this...

[Asphard]

I am also looking at a car kit for my HTC Touch Diamond

This stuff seems to me the best choice :

http://cgi.ebay.fr/FM-Transmitter-Handsfree-mic-fit-for-HTC-Touch-Diamond_W0QQitemZ310069294632QQihZ021QQcategoryZ35 193QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You connect your diamond on this and it loads the battery, let the sound come from the speakers of the car and has an integrated mic.

I have two questions before buying :

- Have some people here already tried this kind of stuff ?
- Do you think it is compatible with all car holders ?

EDIT : I have found after that there is some information in the General>Accessories forum. I'll have a look !

I´ve this FM Transmitter.
1) It don´t charge you Phone :mad: (it´s only for the transmitter)
2) You have to find a "clear" frequence and that´s depending on where you live
3) While you are going with you car the frequences of the radio stations are changing so maybe at your home the frequence 99.1 is free, but 5km away this frequence is occupied by another radio station so you have to search another frequence (obviously not recommended while driving).

[FooL]

Asphard : thanks for your reply.

Anyone know a good quality fm transmitter based car kit ?

Such a shame it is crap, because I think it is really the best solution in a car !

[Dynomite232]

1: Hi folks This is what i bought very cheap and handy too

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=07lJ3HSMDfQ&eurl=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Mount-Holder-Stand-Cradle-For-HTC-Touch-Diamond_W0QQitemZ160264252582QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem160

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-CHARGER-WINDSCREEN-HOLDER-FOR-HTC-TOUCH-DIAMOND_W0QQitemZ160262566764QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem160262566764&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1308

2: But there is this won with a speaker that my brother bought .probly beter for the antenna

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Touch-Diamond-3700-car-kit-charger-holder-speaker_W0QQitemZ270258800905QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem270258800905&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

[AhNe]

Cheap solution indeed ;) - I had a kind of those for my mdac3... It's hard to release the device one-handed. And after a time it can start to scratch your device on the left side where it clips in.
I really hope there will be a victor compatible holder from brodit in the near future.

[hertc]

2: But there is this won with a speaker that my brother bought .probly beter for the antenna

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Touch-Diamond-3700-car-kit-charger-holder-speaker_W0QQitemZ270258800905QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem270258800905&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

Good one, but it does not have a microphone, does it ? In this case I would pay a little extra and get the similar one mentioned above but with hands free function ..

[pedrera]

Ordered end of last week, waiting now to receive it (usualy 10 days needed before finding brando's order in my lettrer box)
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02698&dept_id=039&cat_id=0902

Features:
Simple user interface for comfortable call handling (accept/reject/end call/volume control)
Excellent audio quality
No installation required; just plug into the vehicle lighter socket
Integrated microphone and speaker
Charges your device
Power Indicator
US$35.00
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_img/zoom/SCHFK001900_01_L.jpg

I'm a Brando's fan for years as they always resend my order if it arrived broken or didn't work as expected.

[cremerhm]

Ordered end of last week, waiting now to receive it (usualy 10 days needed before finding brando's order in my lettrer box)
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02698&dept_id=039&cat_id=0902

Features:
Simple user interface for comfortable call handling (accept/reject/end call/volume control)
Excellent audio quality
No installation required; just plug into the vehicle lighter socket
Integrated microphone and speaker
Charges your device
Power Indicator
US$35.00
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_img/zoom/SCHFK001900_01_L.jpg

I'm a Brando's fan for years as they always resend my order if it arrived broken or didn't work as expected.

Thinkin about this one aswell.
My only concern is: while navigating the Diamond gets a bit hot..... Won't this cause troubles in this carkit??? Since it is connected to the windshield and not a air vent there isn't a lot of ventilation behind it?

Regards,
Harm

[fredfox_uk]

2: But there is this won with a speaker that my brother bought .probly beter for the antenna

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Touch-Diamond-3700-car-kit-charger-holder-speaker_W0QQitemZ270258800905QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem270258800905&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

How's your brother getting on with this ? I've got a bluetooth handsfree fitted in my car so this would be ideal for SatNav. I had something similiar for my HTC Elf and it worked very well :)

[heretic]

The sound quality is very good with none of the interference that you can get with some cheaper charger/handsfree kits. I've used TT7 briefly and the voice commands come through the speaker. The volume seems good for a small speaker, and is audible with the roof down (I'm a rag top man!), but would be drowned out with music playing loudly - but if you want to hear naviagtion commands you'd probably turn the music down, right? :)

I haven't used the handsfree phone part of the system - the mic is on the main part of the cradle, so hopefully will pick up your own speech. Allin all, I think it's very good value, especially as I've coupled it to a Brodit swivel mount for flexibility.
I'm looking at buying one of those holders... Is it possible to NOT USE the handsfree part of the system? I mean can I only charge my phone using this holder? I prefer to use bluetooth headsets, as they keep my calls private... ;) But at the same time I like the slim design of the holder and the vibration-free arm, so I'm willing to pay extra $$$ for the unnecessary handsfree. :)

[nubbin]

I'm looking at buying one of those holders... Is it possible to NOT USE the handsfree part of the system? I mean can I only charge my phone using this holder? I prefer to use bluetooth headsets, as they keep my calls private... ;) But at the same time I like the slim design of the holder and the vibration-free arm, so I'm willing to pay extra $$$ for the unnecessary handsfree. :)

I don't think it's possible. There is a switch on it to charge/not charge the phone, plus a volume control, and a button to answer the phone, but there isn't any control to mute the sound or disconnect the phone. If you wanted to do that, probably better to use the Diamond USB cable, and buy a USB charger for the lighter socket in your car. That way, you're charging the phone but you can put the phone on bluetooth for your headset. Cheaper, too!

[heretic]

I don't think it's possible. There is a switch on it to charge/not charge the phone, plus a volume control, and a button to answer the phone, but there isn't any control to mute the sound or disconnect the phone. If you wanted to do that, probably better to use the Diamond USB cable, and buy a USB charger for the lighter socket in your car. That way, you're charging the phone but you can put the phone on bluetooth for your headset. Cheaper, too!

Are you sayng that I can replace the cable with non-audio one and still use this holder? Can that be done?

[nubbin]

Are you sayng that I can replace the cable with non-audio one and still use this holder? Can that be done?

No - use a USB ->mini USB cable with a little device that plugs into the lighter socket and has USB sockets on it. (Like this - http://www.expansys.com/zoompic.aspx?type=item&i=101668 )

The mini-USB goes to the Diamond, plug the other end of the USB into the lighter socket gizmo, and you're charging/powering the phone. Then switch to bluetooth
et voila1 Connected!

[heretic]

No - use a USB ->mini USB cable with a little device that plugs into the lighter socket and has USB sockets on it. (Like this - http://www.expansys.com/zoompic.aspx?type=item&i=101668 )

The mini-USB goes to the Diamond, plug the other end of the USB into the lighter socket gizmo, and you're charging/powering the phone. Then switch to bluetooth
et voila1 Connected!

Yeah, thanks. I already know that and I have those chargers, maybe 3 of them in my car. But this workaround will render this marvelous holder useless. Well, thanks anyway.:)

[catdog]

No - use a USB ->mini USB cable with a little device that plugs into the lighter socket and has USB sockets on it. (Like this - http://www.expansys.com/zoompic.aspx?type=item&i=101668 )


The adaptor is not powerful enough, it will work but below the specs. It should be 1A to charge the battery at the fastest rate.

[fredfox_uk]

The adaptor is not powerful enough, it will work but below the specs. It should be 1A to charge the battery at the fastest rate.

I've got one of these, and whilst it's ok when your just charging the phone, it doesn't provide enough power to charge the phone and use SatNav. Used about half of the battery on a 1 hour journey. Not sure what it would have used without it though. Better than nothing, but not good enough. I bet that using BT as well and making calls it probably wouldn't cope at all.

[hertc]

it doesn't provide enough power to charge the phone and use SatNav

yeah, I noticed the same, it was a bit less than even .. any idea where to buy the proper one ?

update: found a cheap one here (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.688~r.95531835), but it is white ! a bit applish (

[fredfox_uk]

yeah, I noticed the same, it was a bit less than even .. any idea where to buy the proper one ?

update: found a cheap one here (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.688~r.95531835), but it is white ! a bit applish (

I think an adapter for the PSP would work, they use 5V / 1amp and there are some out there that have a USB type connection such as this :-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PW-2993P-Car-Charger-USB-PSP/dp/B000G8NO5E

[hertc]

I think an adapter for the PSP would work, they use 5V / 1amp and

This morning checked the adapter I am actually using and it was 1.5A (but dual), does it mean it splits power even if the second slot is not used. so effectively I am getting 0.75A ? Sorry, physics is not my strongest skill )

[fredfox_uk]

This morning checked the adapter I am actually using and it was 1.5A (but dual), does it mean it splits power even if the second slot is not used. so effectively I am getting 0.75A ? Sorry, physics is not my strongest skill )

Sorry, I don't know :( you could be right.

[keko001]

i have this and its working fine and de mony ;-) look for your self

http://i33.tinypic.com/2irn0w6.jpg

and here is the link where you can by it

http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02698&dept_id=060&cat_id=0858


good luck

[Nuri58]

Sorry, I don't know :( you could be right.
A question that cannot be answered but by the manufactor as it depends on how it was designed. It may be that the max output on one string is limited to 1 A to reduce heat/damage to the device. My dual recharger i 6W which results in 1.2 A, and it works great, but then again it is rare that I recharge both phone and bat at the same time.

[Nuri58]

1: Hi folks This is what i bought very cheap and handy too

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=07lJ3HSMDfQ&eurl=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Mount-Holder-Stand-Cradle-For-HTC-Touch-Diamond_W0QQitemZ160264252582QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem160

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-CHARGER-WINDSCREEN-HOLDER-FOR-HTC-TOUCH-DIAMOND_W0QQitemZ160262566764QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem160262566764&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1308

2: But there is this won with a speaker that my brother bought .probly beter for the antenna

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Touch-Diamond-3700-car-kit-charger-holder-speaker_W0QQitemZ270258800905QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem270258800905&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
The iTube one looks like mine (the original HTC CU S170, which is great) and fetures a charger with a whitebluish HTC logo like the phone recharger rather than the usual red LED. I added a Y cable and a Bekin FM transmitter which allows my to define two preset frequences.

The down side is that I cannot use TA (as the car radio tunes away from the radio transmitter frequency in this case) and the TD FM receiver is picking-up noice, and is diffucult to operate while driving with the navigation on. But for my MP3 files it works just fine.

[heretic]

i have this and its working fine and de mony ;-) look for your self

http://i33.tinypic.com/2irn0w6.jpg

and here is the link where you can by it

http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02698&dept_id=060&cat_id=0858


good luck

Hi, I'm about to buy this holder. Is there a way to NOT use the handsfree function, so I can only use my bluetooth headset? Can you check that for me?

[keko001]

there is no function on de car kit i think that you must do it on the TD you can turn off the headset function i think than you can use bluetooht
butt why you whant than this carkit this is a car kit whit handsfree fuction you can better buy only a holder for the TD if you want too use bleutooht i think


Hi, I'm about to buy this holder. Is there a way to NOT use the handsfree function, so I can only use my bluetooth headset? Can you check that for me?

[nubbin]

Hi, I'm about to buy this holder. Is there a way to NOT use the handsfree function, so I can only use my bluetooth headset? Can you check that for me?

Check this one out -

http://my.frooition.com/070121/images/HTC_Diamond_Car_Cradle_2.jpg

- see here - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-CAR-CRADLE-CHARGER-DOCK-MOUNT-HOLDER-HTC-DIAMOND_W0QQitemZ310074481827QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem310074481827&_trkparms=72%3A984|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A131 8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&timeout=1218752093496

I bought one for another car and it is a very nice cradle which powers and charges the phone but nothing else - so would be an ideal set up for your bluetooth headset. Maybe that's a better solution for you?

[RandomDude]

i have this and its working fine and de mony ;-) look for your self

http://i33.tinypic.com/2irn0w6.jpg

and here is the link where you can by it

http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02698&dept_id=060&cat_id=0858


good luck


This looks like what I'm after. Does it have echo-cancelling??
Also, can you get it with a air-vent clip style mount?

Ta.

[heretic]

Check this one out -


- see here - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-CAR-CRADLE-CHARGER-DOCK-MOUNT-HOLDER-HTC-DIAMOND_W0QQitemZ310074481827QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem310074481827&_trkparms=72%3A984|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A131 8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&timeout=1218752093496

I bought one for another car and it is a very nice cradle which powers and charges the phone but nothing else - so would be an ideal set up for your bluetooth headset. Maybe that's a better solution for you?

Actually I was thinking about getting this one, but as compared to the one I'm after, it's too fat. Also, the mount on the one you've posted is too ustable (in my car, anyway). I guess, I'll have to get the handsfree type and live with it or just cut the wires for the handsfree part of it...:cool:

[Nuri58]

Actually I was thinking about getting this one, but as compared to the one I'm after, it's too fat. Also, the mount on the one you've posted is too ustable (in my car, anyway). I guess, I'll have to get the handsfree type and live with it or just cut the wires for the handsfree part of it...:cool: I find the original HTC excellent and slim. To overcome any shaking I let the neck touch the dashboard and it's dead steady. You can also get types that clicks into the vents, which I came accross during my quest for a suitable solution.

[Kevlah]

To overcome any shaking I let the neck touch the dashboard and it's dead steady.

I thought that was a good idea for my last window mount until I removed it and found it had worn through the dash finish to show shiny metal underneath. I think if you have hard plastic dash you should be OK but if it has a smooth/soft finish like that in a Renault Megane (2004) be careful. I'm looking for a suitable replacement that won't damage my dash any more.

[Nuri58]

I thought that was a good idea for my last window mount until I removed it and found it had worn through the dash finish to show shiny metal underneath. I think if you have hard plastic dash you should be OK but if it has a smooth/soft finish like that in a Renault Megane (2004) be careful. I'm looking for a suitable replacement that won't damage my dash any more.
Oh dear. Nice car, which I convinced my parrants to buy some time back (they are on the third one now), though I have the major competitor, i.e. Citroen Picasso. I guess that must be hard plastic as I have used the concept for two years with my Mio A701 before changing the phone. Have you thought about putting a double gluing inbetween. I think this should solve the problem and not look too bad.

[RandomDude]

If anyone sees a mount with car vent clips as an option, please let me know.

It doesn't have to have hands free but should have a speaker and charge the device.

[Nuri58]

If anyone sees a mount with car vent clips as an option, please let me know.

It doesn't have to have hands free but should have a speaker and charge the device.
Just recalled where I saw it (page in Danish) but search for Brodit ProClip manufactured for mist cars.

[RandomDude]

Just recalled where I saw it (page in Danish) but search for Brodit ProClip manufactured for mist cars.


Sorry, I don't have a car it will fit. Thanks anyway.

Any other ideas?



Also has anyone put any thought into what car holder we can use if we decide to get an extended battery down the track?

[kokkie]

If anyone sees a mount with car vent clips as an option, please let me know.

It doesn't have to have hands free but should have a speaker and charge the device.

Herbert Richter Vent mount attatchment (http://www.valuemax.co.uk/product_details.php?id=3464)

Herbert Richter Professional vibration free vent mount (http://www.valuemax.co.uk/product_details.php?id=4642)

Look for "Vent Mount Bracket" (http://www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk/iPod_Mounting/Dashmount_Brackets)

[kokkie]

Also has anyone put any thought into what car holder we can use if we decide to get an extended battery down the track?

Something like this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Vv3y-bpSL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[logger]

i have this and its working fine and de mony ;-) look for your self

http://i33.tinypic.com/2irn0w6.jpg

and here is the link where you can by it

http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02698&dept_id=060&cat_id=0858


good luck

Just wondering - will this cradle stilll hold the Diamond in landscape orientation, or does it fall out?

[kien]

Just wondering - will this cradle stilll hold the Diamond in landscape orientation, or does it fall out?

Its not really held into the holder other other than the usb connection and slight pressure from the sides of the cradle. I don't think mine would fall out even under fast cornering, I probably would have it slightly off completely horizontal to be safe.

[logger]

Cheers thanks for the reply. I envisiage using TomTom in landscape mode if I was to buy one of these holders.

[keko001]

I use this you can use the vertical and horizontal
and sits like a solid block

for this money you can not get better






Just wondering - will this cradle stilll hold the Diamond in landscape orientation, or does it fall out?

[hertc]

I envisiage using TomTom in landscape mode

btw, could you remind me how to use tomtom in landscape, I could not fins this option on TT7 .. thanks

[Kevlah]

btw, could you remind me how to use tomtom in landscape, I could not fins this option on TT7 .. thanks
I couldn't find the orientation option in TT7 so I installed GSEN and it worked a treat.
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=403939)

[logger]

Likewise - I use GSen to flip TomTom 90 degrees. Lack of built in landscape/protrait toggle in TT7 seems to be an omission. To be honest TomTom is the only app I use that really benefilts from being in landscape mode. All other apps including Opera & IE work better fro me in Portrait.

[hertc]

I couldn't find the orientation option in TT7 so I installed GSEN and it worked a treat.
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=403939)
Thanks, does not work for me though. Tried different combinations .. no effect. Could you post the contents of your config here (or in the original thread, as this is a bit off topic) ?

[logger]

I use this you can use the vertical and horizontal
and sits like a solid block

for this money you can not get better

Thats good to hear. What are your thoughts about the durability of this unit. I saw someone in a Kaiser thread saying that after a while they fall apart from exposure to sunlight. In your opinion is this a bit of BS or is yours starting to deteriorate too.

[keko001]

I have no problems with it,works well even if you're on the phone and you do it in the car kit then he is right about the speaker be heard. it remains well on the window vibrates not work
well for that amount its good







Thats good to hear. What are your thoughts about the durability of this unit. I saw someone in a Kaiser thread saying that after a while they fall apart from exposure to sunlight. In your opinion is this a bit of BS or is yours starting to deteriorate too.

[hacqua]

So it is not possible to use any type of case when the device is in the holder, even a silicone one, right?


Its not really held into the holder other other than the usb connection and slight pressure from the sides of the cradle. I don't think mine would fall out even under fast cornering, I probably would have it slightly off completely horizontal to be safe.

[halloj]

Thanks, does not work for me though. Tried different combinations .. no effect. Could you post the contents of your config here (or in the original thread, as this is a bit off topic) ?

Go to programs and Gsen config and select start with windows and save also toggle gsen on with gsen toggle.

[Thornton]

Hello

Does anyone know of a holder (like the Brodit) that actually support plugging the USB into a computer?
I have a CarPC in the car, and would like to connect the Diamond to this for charging and using it as 3G network.

Unfortunately the Brodit dosen't support USB data (only charging)

So does anyone know of a holder where the miniUSB just dosent end in a Cig plug or 2 wires for power.
(Don't really care if the USB plug is actually on the wire, can always add the plug myself. But the miniUSB must be full wired)

Regards
Thornton

[kien]

Hello

Does anyone know of a holder (like the Brodit) that actually support plugging the USB into a computer?
I have a CarPC in the car, and would like to connect the Diamond to this for charging and using it as 3G network.

Unfortunately the Brodit dosen't support USB data (only charging)

So does anyone know of a holder where the miniUSB just dosent end in a Cig plug or 2 wires for power.
(Don't really care if the USB plug is actually on the wire, can always add the plug myself. But the miniUSB must be full wired)

Regards
Thornton

You can get the passive brodit holder and just plug it straight into the PC?

[kien]

So it is not possible to use any type of case when the device is in the holder, even a silicone one, right?

I'm not sure how much bigger the silicone case makes the phone, you might be able to remove the foam bits on the side/back of the cradle but I think it will be a bit of a squeeze, any other case won't fit.

[Nuri58]

Hello

Does anyone know of a holder (like the Brodit) that actually support plugging the USB into a computer?
I have a CarPC in the car, and would like to connect the Diamond to this for charging and using it as 3G network.

Unfortunately the Brodit dosen't support USB data (only charging)

So does anyone know of a holder where the miniUSB just dosent end in a Cig plug or 2 wires for power.
(Don't really care if the USB plug is actually on the wire, can always add the plug myself. But the miniUSB must be full wired)

Regards
ThorntonI'd suggest the HTC Diamond car upgrade CU S170 containing:
HTC Touch Diamond Car Charger
HTC Touch Diamond Gooseneck Device Holder
See picture below. This works perfectly.

[unwired4]

Brodit do a mount that has the USB splitter so you can plug in a charger and a headset.

[Thornton]

Yes i could just use the passive Brodit holder or the CU S170 - but the i would have to fiddle with plugging the cable in "manually"

The Active Brodit with the splitter is only for power or headset. Not USB data.

:-(

[Oscar21]

I can confirm that the brodit active holder (40cm one that splits 3 ways) does the microphone side of things as well as stereo output and charging. At the moment I have hacked up an old pair of headphones and wired these via a microphone and an FM modulator to the car stereo, and power to the phone via a cigarette lighter, so I can listen to media player (crap) and make phone calls via the radio. However when the power is connected there is a slight electronic interference constantly, much the same as my old M5000 that had seperate jacks for sound and power.

I think I am going about this in the wrong way and am thinking about wiring the stereo output to a 2 chanel amp instead of the FM modulator and wiring this into the 2 front speaker wires. I think this may eliminate the interference from the charger possibly being picked up from the modulator.

[Thornton]

Why not just buy a new headunit with AUX in?
That would save you the trouble of the amp, and you would still have a normal car stereo.

[pwatts1977]

If anyone sees a mount with car vent clips as an option, please let me know.

It doesn't have to have hands free but should have a speaker and charge the device.



i know it sounds barmy but argos do a universal holder that fits onto the vents

[Nikolic]

i have this and its working fine and de mony ;-) look for your self

http://i33.tinypic.com/2irn0w6.jpg

and here is the link where you can by it

http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02698&dept_id=060&cat_id=0858


good luck

Any one got one of these? Worth the money?

[Oscar21]

Why not just buy a new headunit with AUX in?
That would save you the trouble of the amp, and you would still have a normal car stereo.

Because 1. its a mondeo with a daft radio and 2. I would like tomtom to superimpose the sound over the speakers whilst I'm listening to the radio, and indeed when gthe phone rings.

[davey33]

just go to ebay type touch diamond in search bar loads of car accessories for sale:)

[kien]

Any one got one of these? Worth the money?

Yep, was gonna get the brodit but didn't want to pay the extra for less features.

Its excellent value for money, very sturdy (I adapated mine for my car rather than using the windscreen sucker). The only slight issue is that the mic isn't very sensitive but I do have it placed on the far side of the dash. Also, the speaker/cigarette lighter plug might look a bit bulky depending where your lighter socket is.

[mugglesquop]

Yep, was gonna get the brodit but didn't want to pay the extra for less features.

Its excellent value for money, very sturdy (I adapated mine for my car rather than using the windscreen sucker). The only slight issue is that the mic isn't very sensitive but I do have it placed on the far side of the dash. Also, the speaker/cigarette lighter plug might look a bit bulky depending where your lighter socket is.

i am now on my 3rd one of these! the first didnt charge the phone, the second acted like the call button was continuously pressed in, and now the latest one makes the GPS disconnect when plugged in!

has anyone else had problems or found a answer to the GPS problem?

Cheers,

[RandomDude]

Any one got one of these? Worth the money?


Yes, they are fantastic!!!

Speaker and handsfree works well. However I opted to use a gooseneck mount from my own collection instead of the holder it came with.

[Nikolic]

Yes, they are fantastic!!!

Speaker and handsfree works well. However I opted to use a gooseneck mount from my own collection instead of the holder it came with.

Brilliant, thanks!

I've never used a car kit before, so didn't really know what to look for! Some on the kits on ebay looked really cheap, but this one looked quite sturdy.

[MoiX]

i am now on my 3rd one of these! the first didnt charge the phone, the second acted like the call button was continuously pressed in, and now the latest one makes the GPS disconnect when plugged in!

has anyone else had problems or found a answer to the GPS problem?

Cheers,
I got one of these too, very sturdy as you say, the handsfree volume is pretty good (I have to turn the volume down a bit) and when I've asked people I've called how the volume is for them they thought it was fine.

I do have one issue though, while the call/disconnect button seems to disconnect fine, it doesn't activate my MS voice command with a long press. Not sure if this is a software problem or hardware though but vc on my bt headsets button works fine so probably the unit itself.

Anyone else confirm if their MS VC is activated properly with a long press on the units button?

[logger]

I finally got one of these from Brando (http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02698&dept_id=060&cat_id=0858) in HKG. Same unit as described above but I just added a photo again so readers can see what is being talked about. Delivered to Australia in about a week.

http://i33.tinypic.com/2irn0w6.jpg

Thanks keko001 for the suggestion.

My Observations

Pro's
1) Buttons and knobs work exactly as advertised.
2) Green for Charger ON and Red for OFF is counter intuitive. (Trivial)
2) The phone holder works really well portrait and landscape. Very little chance of the phone falling out.

Con's
1) Because you have to slide the phone about 3cm to remove it, this can restrict where you site the unit on a sloping windscreen.
2) Arm articulation is not ideal if you intend to frequently rotate between landscape and portrait. This is because the rotation joint is behind the first elbow on the Arm. Most people will have this elbow bent to get proper orientation. Therefore when you rotate between portrait and landscape the plane of the phone changes as well. This is a nuisance that could have easily been addressed by placing the rotation joint at adjacent to the phone holder. In the designers defense they probably did not envisage a phone that would be flipped landscape portrait regularly.
3) Because of 1) & 2) siting the unit in my car was problematic as compared to a flexible arm. OTOH most flexible arms cannot readily flip portrait/landscape.
4) If you use a lanyard on your phone it is somewhat harder but still possible to use in the cradle. (If you do not press it all the way home it will charge but the handsfree/headset indicator does not come on)

Comments / Questions

1) Does anyone know if it is possible to map the "single press to voice dialer" to go instead to Contacts list?
2) Is there a way to get the phone to turn on when placed in the cradle?
3) No problem with GPS. Works fine for me. (Someone else had a problem with this.)

Build quality is a little on the cheap side but I still think it is good value for the price.

[NoBody20013]

@logger:

what if you have a bigger battery? e.g. the "turtle" one with 1800ma will it still fit?

thanks

[logger]

what if you have a bigger battery? e.g. the "turtle" one with 1800ma will it still fit?
No,
Because there are 4 rubber strips in the cradle to hold the phone firmly in place. Two on the sides and two at back. Increasing the phone thickness at all would prevent it fitting in.

[e_sela]

If I have tomtom running, would it charge the Diamond?
What is the output current of this charger?

I finally got one of these from Brando (http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02698&dept_id=060&cat_id=0858) in HKG. Same unit as described above but I just added a photo again so readers can see what is being talked about. Delivered to Australia in about a week.

http://i33.tinypic.com/2irn0w6.jpg

Thanks keko001 for the suggestion.

My Observations

Pro's
1) Buttons and knobs work exactly as advertised.
2) Green for Charger ON and Red for OFF is counter intuitive. (Trivial)
2) The phone holder works really well portrait and landscape. Very little chance of the phone falling out.

Con's
1) Because you have to slide the phone about 3cm to remove it, this can restrict where you site the unit on a sloping windscreen.
2) Arm articulation is not ideal if you intend to frequently rotate between landscape and portrait. This is because the rotation joint is behind the first elbow on the Arm. Most people will have this elbow bent to get proper orientation. Therefore when you rotate between portrait and landscape the plane of the phone changes as well. This is a nuisance that could have easily been addressed by placing the rotation joint at adjacent to the phone holder. In the designers defense they probably did not envisage a phone that would be flipped landscape portrait regularly.
3) Because of 1) & 2) siting the unit in my car was problematic as compared to a flexible arm. OTOH most flexible arms cannot readily flip portrait/landscape.
4) If you use a lanyard on your phone it is somewhat harder but still possible to use in the cradle. (If you do not press it all the way home it will charge but the handsfree/headset indicator does not come on)

Comments / Questions

1) Does anyone know if it is possible to map the "single press to voice dialer" to go instead to Contacts list?
2) Is there a way to get the phone to turn on when placed in the cradle?
3) No problem with GPS. Works fine for me. (Someone else had a problem with this.)

Build quality is a little on the cheap side but I still think it is good value for the price.

[MoiX]

I've recently got the Brando too and yes it does have enough juice to run tomtom and charge the battery at a good rate.

My only gripe was that I couldn't get MS Voice command to activate with a long button press but have just updated my rom to a new one with Cyberon VC and it works fine on that :)

In the meantime (tonight to be precise), I've been modding my old car holder for other purposes by bodging a bracket to replace the sucker and arm and will mainly use it for plotting my rides with Trackme & TomTom rather than taking calls :p

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/kernaldb/KEEP/Diamond_on_929.jpg

Still have to wire in a usb charger to the bikes electrics then I'm ready for action :D

[logger]

If I have tomtom running, would it charge the Diamond?
What is the output current of this charger?

http://i33.tinypic.com/2irn0w6.jpg

Yes as far as I can tell it does. By this I mean the battery charge level does indeed increase when running TomTom. However, I have not bothered to work out how long it takes to fully charge. Nor have I measured the output. Last week I used it as my only means of charging the phone for 5 days and I was using the GPS and TomTom whenever I had it in my rental car.

After several weeks of use I am still very satisfied with the Brando unit (http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02698&dept_id=060&cat_id=0858).


http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=121869&d=1224075004
It works particularly well if you have FlipIt and Landscape Manila (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2778242&postcount=1797) installed.
With this you can readily rotate the cradle through 270degrees and TomTom automatically switches. Further you can close out of TomTom back to TF3D in landscape and you are returned to Landscape Manila.

[harweyko]

Have someone tried oroginal HTC CU S170? It should look like this:
http://www.klautel.pl/pub/klautel/Oryginalne_akcesoria_HTC/uchwyty/cu_s170.jpg

[hertc]

DealExtreme have finally got this one (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.17293~r.95531835) in stock, $18 delivered, I have paid twice more for it on eBay recently:

http://www1.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_17293_1.jpg

Fits the original diamond perfectly and is also supplied with proper 2000 mA charger, the phone's battery is actually charging when you use gps-tomtom, wifi and bluetooth at the same time

[Nuri58]

Have someone tried oroginal HTC CU S170? It should look like this:
http://www.klautel.pl/pub/klautel/Oryginalne_akcesoria_HTC/uchwyty/cu_s170.jpglook e.g. at my post 80. I find it excellent, but of course you have to connect the cable evry time you fit it in the car.

[GPSSlovakia]

DealExtreme have finally got this one (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.17293~r.95531835) in stock, $18 delivered, I have paid twice more for it on eBay recently:

Fits the original diamond perfectly and is also supplied with proper 2000 mA charger, the phone's battery is actually charging when you use gps-tomtom, wifi and bluetooth at the same time

Are you saisfied with your holder ?

I am just wondering how it is possible that DealExtreme is so cheap...

[hertc]

Are you saisfied with your holder ?

I am just wondering how it is possible that DealExtreme is so cheap...
Yes very satisfied, "plug-and-drive", I normally dislike suction holders, but this one holds very well and can be rotated to the required orientation and angle ..

DX are normally cheaper than anything else in most cases, they ship directly from hong kong, but for some reason several times cheaper than HK based eBay sellers, maybe because they sell in big quantities they can operate on a lower profit margin ...

offtop
is petrol cheaper in Bratislava region or in Austria ? are petrol stations open till late in Slovakia ?

[tuckr]

I already had the Parrot CK3100 bluetooth carkit built into my car and was looking for a cradle/charger for my MDA Compact IV. I found this from CarComm (http://www.carcomm.nl/carcomm/webshop/index.cfm?page=productDetail&ModShopCatId=5806DF0D-5056-8659-086BFD5C9A86CC03&ModShopProductId=5806FA36-5056-8659-088D2FE472802842) and love it. It fits perfectly and built quality is of a very high standard. Bonus feature, the charging element is in the cradle not in the plug.

http://www.carcomm.nl/InSiteRoot/modules/webshop/~uploads/popup/cmpc-129-HTC-Touch-Diamond-P37001.jpghttp://www.carcomm.nl/InSiteRoot/modules/webshop/~uploads/popup/_accessories404.jpg

Edit: it's not the cheapest solution out there, but well worth it IMHO

[WhiteSoxxx]

I've been looking through this thread and it appears there are a few references to car mounts that aren't car kits (no mic, etc). Which car mount did you guys end up purchasing if you didn't need the full car kit?

I just want window mount, with charging capability if possible... so that I wouldnt have to plug phone in before i snap into mount.

edit:

Has anyone seen a Touch Diamond mount like the original Touch mount here (http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM-Custom-Car-Mount-for-HTC-Touch--HTC-P3450-(HTC-EIF)--XDA-Nova--T-Mobile-MDA-Touch--Dopod-S1__946.aspx)? That mount has worked great.

[Nuri58]

I've been looking through this thread and it appears there are a few references to car mounts that aren't car kits (no mic, etc). Which car mount did you guys end up purchasing if you didn't need the full car kit?

I just want window mount, with charging capability if possible... so that I wouldnt have to plug phone in before i snap into mount.

edit:

Has anyone seen a Touch Diamond mount like the original Touch mount here (http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM-Custom-Car-Mount-for-HTC-Touch--HTC-P3450-(HTC-EIF)--XDA-Nova--T-Mobile-MDA-Touch--Dopod-S1__946.aspx)? That mount has worked great.

Get the HTC TD original then. It does what you seem to want and works - I have used it since July.

[cybulman]

They have a Made in Germany PDA holder which is solid and mounts very easily.

Rubber grip claws and very secure.

Cy

[WhiteSoxxx]

Get the HTC TD original then. It does what you seem to want and works - I have used it since July.

link by chance? didn't see it referenced in this thread elsewhere.

[jatinps]

Hi All - I am kinda new to car mounts. So I just got my original htc cu-s170 delivered. Its pretty neat and does the job, except for one point I wanted to clarify - Can the neck be bent on this mount. My windscreen has a very small angle and even if I keep the holder at max tilt, the phone is still not facing me, but facing the car floor. Before I try to bend the long straight neck, wanted some clarification from others using the cu-s170, on whether I can bend it or will I break it if try to bend it. Seems pretty rigid and un-bendy !! :o

[Nuri58]

Hi All - I am kinda new to car mounts. So I just got my original htc cu-s170 delivered. Its pretty neat and does the job, except for one point I wanted to clarify - Can the neck be bent on this mount. My windscreen has a very small angle and even if I keep the holder at max tilt, the phone is still not facing me, but facing the car floor. Before I try to bend the long straight neck, wanted some clarification from others using the cu-s170, on whether I can bend it or will I break it if try to bend it. Seems pretty rigid and un-bendy !! :o

Bend all you want. It's rigid and will stay in that shape you give it. To avoid it from shaking whike driving you can bend it so it touches the dashboard firmly (or put a small pad in between to avoid wear on the dashboard). Good luck.

[jatinps]

Bend all you want. It's rigid and will stay in that shape you give it. To avoid it from shaking whike driving you can bend it so it touches the dashboard firmly (or put a small pad in between to avoid wear on the dashboard). Good luck.

excellent!! thanks for that input - boy did i think i will have to live with a diamond facing the car floor :p

[WhiteSoxxx]

Get the HTC TD original then. It does what you seem to want and works - I have used it since July.

Nuri, can you send me a link of the mount you mentioned?

[Nuri58]

I don't know which country, but google "HTC Diamond car upgrade CU S170" and you'll find it including photos e.g. at:http://www.expansys.com/zoompic.aspx?type=item&i=165981

[WhiteSoxxx]

I don't know which country, but google "HTC Diamond car upgrade CU S170" and you'll find it including photos e.g. at:http://www.expansys.com/zoompic.aspx?type=item&i=165981

Thanks for link... does this work for USA Diamond? I am getting the Sprint Diamond which has a slightly different back, and I've seen a similar mount on ebay which mentioned GSM only.

[Nuri58]

Thanks for link... does this work for USA Diamond? I am getting the Sprint Diamond which has a slightly different back, and I've seen a similar mount on ebay which mentioned GSM only.Not a clue.

[fxvxca]

i have a parrot bt installed in my car since a couple of years and works fine

[jatinps]

Bend all you want. It's rigid and will stay in that shape you give it. To avoid it from shaking whike driving you can bend it so it touches the dashboard firmly (or put a small pad in between to avoid wear on the dashboard). Good luck.

Thanks for that input Nuri - I tried and it bends just fine :)
I have one more question to all cu-s170 users here - does the key on this handsfree emulate the send key on the diamond. I wanted to know if this can be specifically used to invoke ms voice command. I haven't tried yet, figured i'll just ask here :p

[jatinps]

Thanks for that input Nuri - I tried and it bends just fine :)
I have one more question to all cu-s170 users here - does the key on this handsfree emulate the send key on the diamond. I wanted to know if this can be specifically used to invoke ms voice command. I haven't tried yet, figured i'll just ask here :p

Hi All - I tried this - long pressing the button on cu-s170 handsfree invokes the default cyberon voice commander that came with diamond. I wanted to know how I can configure this button to invoke Microsoft voice command or do i need to long press the answer/send key on phone every time :confused:
any tips as i am not sure how to map a key under the buttons settings on diamond :p

[batcatman]

DealExtreme have finally got this one (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.17293~r.95531835) in stock, $18 delivered, I have paid twice more for it on eBay recently:

http://www1.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_17293_1.jpg

Fits the original diamond perfectly and is also supplied with proper 2000 mA charger, the phone's battery is actually charging when you use gps-tomtom, wifi and bluetooth at the same time

has anybdy tried to use this on Sprint Diamond? any other suggestions for sprint user?

[xelectro87x]

Hello everybody,

i had bought me a brodit 3 in 1 aktiv holder bevor 2 months...i charge my Diamond via USB-Charger and transfer the sound via a 3,5 Jack to Chinch on the AUX-In from my JVC Headunit. Music and Navigation are perfekt...BUT, when i had the phone in the holder, my phone recognizes the aktiv holder as a headset what is actually right...BUT the phone turn of the mic.
When im try the call, i understand everything perfekt...but my "call"- partner didn´t hear me =(
Now i had the question, it is possible, with a software solution, to turn the microphon on?
I have considered to buy me something like this
http://www.shope2.com/photo/phone_handsfree/o2/images/838pro_w_mic.jpg
(^^It´s a 3.5 Jack Adapter with integrated mic^^)

But there are so many cabels in my car (subwoofer, rearsystem, some lights etc...) and i didnt wont a new cable...;)

Can somebody help me?


*******
ps.: sorry for my bad english, i hope you understand it =)

[K_Hismoom]

Hi guys,

I don't know if it's okay to post this, but I'll just try:
As I was very unhappy with my Diamond due to constant software problems (device always rebooting) I sent it back and got myself an HD.
Now I have no more use for the Brodit passive swivel mount I bought for the Diamond.

So, if anyone is interested in buying it, just PM me.

Regards
K_Hismoom

PS: If this kind of post is not allowed on xda-devs, I'd like to ask one of the mods to delete it.

[basilrsa]

Thanks for link... does this work for USA Diamond? I am getting the Sprint Diamond which has a slightly different back, and I've seen a similar mount on ebay which mentioned GSM only.

As long as the thickness of the phone is the same as for the Touch Diamond Diamond P 3700, it should work.
I have one and the quality is very good.
The HTC kit comes complete with a car charger.

[xelectro87x]

Hello everybody,

i had bought me a brodit 3 in 1 aktiv holder bevor 2 months...i charge my Diamond via USB-Charger and transfer the sound via a 3,5 Jack to Chinch on the AUX-In from my JVC Headunit. Music and Navigation are perfekt...BUT, when i had the phone in the holder, my phone recognizes the aktiv holder as a headset what is actually right...BUT the phone turn of the mic.
When im try the call, i understand everything perfekt...but my "call"- partner didn´t hear me =(
Now i had the question, it is possible, with a software solution, to turn the microphon on?
I have considered to buy me something like this
http://www.shope2.com/photo/phone_handsfree/o2/images/838pro_w_mic.jpg
(^^It´s a 3.5 Jack Adapter with integrated mic^^)

But there are so many cabels in my car (subwoofer, rearsystem, some lights etc...) and i didnt wont a new cable...;)

Can somebody help me?


*******
ps.: sorry for my bad english, i hope you understand it =)





Has nobody a idee what can i do?

[freeflyer]

has anyone tried either of these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Handsfree-Car-kit-Cradle-for-O2-XDA-Touch-Diamond_W0QQitemZ400013857221QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneBa tteries?hash=item400013857221&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Touch-Diamond-Handsfree-Car-Kit-Holder-Mount-CarKit_W0QQitemZ200297715958QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ AudioTVElectronics_PDAAccessories_PDAMounts?hash=i tem200297715958&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

[freeflyer]

sorry, got one of the above links wrong.. now corrected.