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[Touch HD Accessories] cenzor:
I decided not to wait for a proper HD holder to appear on the market, but instead ordered an iPhone suitable holder. Since the iPhone measures are almost identical to HD's , I think I will not have any problems with the size and fit.

My holder will arrive within couple of days and I will be able to give you first hand experience.

I ordered a holder (supposedly manifactured in Germany) called "HR CUSTOM SCREEN CAR MOUNT HOLDER FOR APPLE IPHONE 3G", which is transparent and will be probably nicer and less obvious than the ordinary black ones:
[Touch HD Accessories] bogdatov:
I just bought car vent mount (universal) in RadioShack. Cost me $2.11 :)

Seems to work fine with HD.
[Touch HD Accessories] AndyCr15:
I wouldn't imagine that iPod mount will hold it all that well. Dimensions are very similar, but the iPod has rounded edges and that mount is made to fit. It'll probably hold it, but it wont sit flush in it I wouldn't think.

My brodit came last week and I'm very happy with it -
[Touch HD Accessories] Cheeze[iT]:
nice brodit holder... will it rotate landscape ways?
[Touch HD Accessories] frustin:
yes it does.
[Touch HD Accessories] AndyCr15:
As fruston says, yes it does. It has a good feel, firm but movable. It holds the HD tight, I could probably rotate it upside down and it would stay put. (Not to firm that it's hard to remove I might add)
[Touch HD Accessories] Cheeze[iT]:
Andy where did you order your holder from? Or what is the exact model? I'm thinking about getting one as I don't trust the ones with suction cups.
[Touch HD Accessories] kokkie:
Just ordered the Carcomm cradle with a brodit pro clip. Better quality than the brodit cradle's.

http://www.expansys.nl/p.aspx?i=176936
[Touch HD Accessories] frustin:
Cheeze> you have to buy the proclip that goes with the car you own, it's bespoke. the holder comes in two types; active (with a car charger) and passive (as pictured).

i bought active because the charger usb end it built in and sliding the HD into the holder is right on target. not only that i dont think the usb in the HD is very snug and has the potiential to fall out, plus the hassel of fitting it each time you want to dock it.
[Touch HD Accessories] Cheeze[iT]:
damn didn't think it was so expensive. but it looks really good. im assuming by bespoke you mean custom? too bad there isn't a universal mount.
[Touch HD Accessories] MJRL:
I have one of this universal for my P3600, and no complains, i will try it on the HD, used the vent solution.

http://www.arkon.com/pdamount.php
[Touch HD Accessories] zsilak:
this is what i ordered

i had one for my kaiser and it worked fine. and it's cheap

http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Touch-HD-Ca...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50
[Touch HD Accessories] esackbauer:
OMG these cradles are very bulky in comparison to the Brodit.
[Touch HD Accessories] the_flyer:
I Fitted a Brodit active holder without goosenecks onto the dash board of my old Toyota. The mounting bracket is a standard fit so where I had previously screwed my old GPS mount fitted this without any new holes.

The rigidity of the rotation mechanism is good and it doesnt move despite many bumps/jolts. The Brodit mount itself is ok - I have hardwired mine into the car and it looks nice. My critique of the mount is that compared to previous mounts I have used (seido etc) the phone is difficult to quickly put into the holder. Not only this but when you have finally aligned the phone into the plastic, the mini usb on the mount takes a few minor wiggles to fully slot into the phone.

Just my 2 cents.
[Touch HD Accessories] AndyCr15:
That's why I got the one without the charger. I have a car charger already, much easier to plug it in and then slide HD into the mount. I don't find it hard to put it in quickly though, very simple...
[Touch HD Accessories] kokkie:
Brodit quality :mad:

Same story with the holder for the HTC Touch Pro and Diamond.
[Touch HD Accessories] dh-paule:
can NOT confirm this

plug in and play ... without any problem !
[Touch HD Accessories] ageorgiou1984:
Just ordered one of these, pretty cheap to:

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/18161.htm
[Touch HD Accessories] RacerII:
How is the brodit holder with the paint stripping problem some people have?

As the brodit holds on to the sides of the hd.
[Touch HD Accessories] cenzor:
I just got the item and unfortunatelly it is too narrow for the HD, otherwise of extremely nice quality.... :mad:

Well, anyway - at least a good lesson learnt, iPhone items are not suitable for the HD.
[Touch HD Accessories] m2te:
I have the brodit holder and it seems to hold the phone quite tightly on the sides and front of the painted bezel. A bit too tight for my liking.

I am going to get some sand paper on it to make the fit a bit looser. If all goes well I may try to glue some cloth on the bits which make contact - spectacles / lens cleaner cloth would be perfect!!
[Touch HD Accessories] Marcdu81:
Hello,this one for me :

Available on official Qtek site .
[Touch HD Accessories] RacerII:
Thanks for your reply , just to be safe i will skip the brodit holder.
[Touch HD Accessories] Red14:
I was also a true brodit fan, until i ran into this . . . . . . .:eek:

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAR-HOLDER-AUTO-SUPPORT-VOITURE-POUR-HTC-TOUCH-HD-d_W0QQitemZ280295843775QQihZ018QQcategoryZ79369QQcmdZViewItem

also the new pdair aluminium metal case for touch hd is on its way.

(less than 20 euro incl. shippn':D )
[Touch HD Accessories] kokkie:
Looks like a Herbert Richter (post 2).
[Touch HD Accessories] jez.stix:
touch hd (blackstone) phone holder

Hello all just joined, im also looking for accessories for the touch hd i just acquiredi found this holder which looks good as it has a built in fm transmitter, i have used a fm transmitter on htc p3300 and it works a treat. im now looking for a docking station that will charge the phone plus i can play music through its built in speakers any ideas anyone cheers all jez
[Touch HD Accessories] david-v:
Wow, thanks for the link. I was looking for a Herbert Richter holder, but since that one is not yet available, this cheap one is a good replacement i guess. € 5.29, including shipping... :)

David
[Touch HD Accessories] m.r.davies:
looks great

I had one for my nokia n95, looks exactly the same, it did used to wobble quite a bit, but i had some non slip dashboard rubber stuff which i used to put underneath and that solved the issue

for the price, and the amount i'd use it, i think i'll go for one of these again,

if your a sales man on the road all the time, i think maybe go for one of the other solutions..... all depends on how much use you are going to get out of it.

i would be interested to know if this scratches the device though, so could someone please comment?
[Touch HD Accessories] francescrm:
Car-holder HERBERT RICHTER "style"

Finally i have bought this one (12,55 €):

I really hate car-mounts placed is the glass of the car (hinder my visibility) so i hope that the holder fits in my old Cruise's Air Vent Car Holder even when it is not mentioned it comes from Herbert Richter because it has the same "holes" system. Will let you know ...

Rgds,
[Touch HD Accessories] david-v:
hey Frances,

where did you buy that Herbert Richter style car Holder?
[Touch HD Accessories] buddow:
is this one specific for touch HD? Which type/number is it?
[Touch HD Accessories] francescrm:
http://www.ssmoviles.com/soporte-para-coche-con-clip-de-sujecci-n-para-htc-touch-hd.html

As i mentioned in my previous message, it is not mentioned it is manufactured by Herbert Richter.

Yes, it is.

Rgds,
[Touch HD Accessories] david-v:
It looks the same as the one from china. My wild guess for this is: Herbert Richter as given the order to produce a holder in china. The chinese factory got the design from Herbert Richter and while they are creating the branded Herbert Richter, they are already selling some unbranded "copies" :).
[Touch HD Accessories] shthpnz:
I had a Proclip and the Carcomm holder for my Kaiser. The Carcomm is a very good product. In my opinion better than the Brodit-items.

As I moved over to the Touch HD world I planned to order the Carcomm-for-HD. As the delivery is postponed to January 13, I put Velcro on the back of my HD and on the Proclip.

Amazing how simple and amazing how good that solution functions. Just connect the car charger and place the HD on the Proclip. When I pick up the phone I simply pull the HD from the Proclip. And to place it back while driving is even easier! Every position is OK!

So I don't know if I will order the Carcomm....

My €0,02 :D
[Touch HD Accessories] Red14:
Well peeps, got my holder today, super quality,

better to place than the brodits i had before with nice rotating head on it,

clamps touch hd so u can rotate in landscape (cool with TTN7) and

it doesnt fall out like with brodits slide-in system.

materials are the same as brodit and the suck system (lol) is as good as the others.

paid a grand total of eur 4,97 :eek: incl shipping :eek: to europe

ten days and it arrived well protected.

here's some more . . .http://cgi.ebay.com/CAR-HOLDER-AUTO-SUPPORT-VOITURE-POUR-HTC-TOUCH-HD-d_W0QQitemZ280298009808QQihZ018QQcategoryZ79369QQcmdZViewItem

order while they last, great ebayer i think.
[Touch HD Accessories] david-v:
Good to hear, mine is coming soon too... :)
[Touch HD Accessories] francescrm:
¡¡Fits perfectly!!

To use together with Herbert Richter's ...

I can not say it is top quality (made in China :eek:) but for 3 €, what else? A Nespresso? :D

Rgds,
[Touch HD Accessories] Nara-e-Mastana:
I have this one for my HD...in my Car...

I purchased it for 27 USD.
[Touch HD Accessories] Cheeze[iT]:
how does it stick in the heat/cold? also I think landscape would be a better view...
[Touch HD Accessories] Marcdu81:
Hello,finally i use this one for my job :
[Touch HD Accessories] seal:
Just wanted to show what I use. I bought the padded adjustable mount as I had the unpadded normal mount for the diamond and the sid of the diamond was scratched as the fit is perfect so if any dust is on the holder it seems to scratch the phone. I use the padded mount as it fits so many devices. Without adjusting it I can use the Zune, Ipod and the Touch HD and they are all safe from scatches and if you use a case it will still fit.

Padded Adjustable Holder - AUD $62.73

(SKU 848636)

http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/index...55&hselect2=56&hselect3=710&radiobutton1=2230
[Touch HD Accessories] Heofz:
I just pre-ordered this but i'm wondering, does this tilt to landscape mode? Also can you provide some multi angle image shots plz? :)

It looks slim in the picture but I don't know how deep it is, and it is pretty expensive. ;)
[Touch HD Accessories] derxandi:
Alu Case

Hi,

I bought the Alu case from PDAir and I'm very pleased with it.

You can order a car holder for it and it works fine, also landscape is possible...

http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000495&products_id=12416

KR

Alex
[Touch HD Accessories] shurik_1:
Proporta

Does anyone has experience with this case?

http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4415&t_mode=des

It presumably works with their magnetic mount http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=746&t_mode=des
[Touch HD Accessories] cybermaus:
Got one too. In fact, it fits very well, but not perfectly.

If you look closely, it would appear to have been made for a device about 2mm narrower (the side clip is a little overstretched), maybe a little thicker, and 2~3 mm longer (or with less sloping 'shoulders')

If fact, I think it was originally made for a iPhone 3G.

Nevertheless, it fits acceptably well.

In fact, it could be an advantage. My Touch HD fits into it, even with its clear-plastic case. Only I will need to re-mold the side-clip.
[Touch HD Accessories] Nara-e-Mastana:
Its fine in heat and cold...I see no problem....it sticks strongly...

I can de-attach it...change the position to landscape ...attach it again to my car glass...and put my HD in landscape mode...

De-attaching and attaching is very easy...
[Touch HD Accessories] cenzor:
Herbert Richter universal holder + Banana Global. Excellent choice. :D

Can you please post a picture with the device inside the holder, because I order the same holder and it has not arrived yet.. and I am eager to see how it will fit.
[Touch HD Accessories] this_mike:
Brodit active holder with ProClip

My £0.02 is a +1 for the (active) Brodit holder - expensive but worth it. This is the third holder I've now had from them and it's extremely easy to use - just slide it out of the custom-made EaseCase holster (seriously worth buying, btw) and slide it into place. I'm a big fan of the fact that I don't have to remember to plug the thing in after docking it :-)

One minor downer is that it comes wired for a cigarette lighter socket, but 5 mins with a soldering iron and an old USB cable solved that one.
[Touch HD Accessories] SiliconS:
Hi,

I'm considering this model too, but I have an old Audi A6 with a deep dashboard. I'm worried that the Touch will be halfway towards the windscreen and unreachable from the driver's seat.

Could you help me please: how long is the flexible neck from the surface of the sucker to the cradle? If you could measure yours then I can guess where the Touch will be in the car when it's mounted.

Thanks in advance.
[Touch HD Accessories] david-v:
The longer the flexible neck, the more it will shake when you drive. there are extension necks, but I would not recommended. Instead, you could consider placing the sucker :D right next to your rear mirror and then let it hang below or next to your rear mirror. I have always placed it like that since the cars I owned had always a deep dashboard. you are already used to look in your rear mirror (right?) so placing the device there feels more natural, but that of course is just my own opinion :)
[Touch HD Accessories] SiliconS:
That's a good point; thanks for your response. However, when I had a cradle for my Universal (Exec) I mounted it at the bottom of the windscreen and the flexible neck rested on the top of the dashboard, so there was no wobble at all from that sucker. I could mount it near the top but I don't like the idea of this sucker obscuring my vision.

I'd like it near the dashboard in the centre of the car so that my USB charging cable won't be too long and dangly. I like a tidy car.

Plus, if it's low then my wife and kids will be able to watch movies on it during long journeys (if I buy them some binoculars). ;)
[Touch HD Accessories] david-v:
I see, well in that case, you asked for the measures...it is about 19cm or 7 1/2 inches, from sucker to front of PDA :).
[Touch HD Accessories] SiliconS:
Ahh cool - thanks. :D

I'll measure the car in the morning when England has warmed up a bit and see where that puts me.
[Touch HD Accessories] david-v:
take into account that 7 1/2 inches is totally streched. In your car you will need to bend the sucker a little to attach it to the windshield so you will loose an inch there...good luck.
[Touch HD Accessories] BelgianAtheist:
Here's my Brodit clip in a Peugeot 307CC, it fits really well and the HD is in a good location (there was also the option of a vent clip but I like this one better)

It is a bit tricky to get the mini USB plug lined up and I already chipped a minuscule bit of paint but nothing serious, like another poster said, it's a phone not a work of art ;)
[Touch HD Accessories] iamwhoiam:
I presume this never came to be available?
[Touch HD Accessories] david-v:
nope, but the chinese version is quite a good copy of it :D
[Touch HD Accessories] Prof. Yaffle:
I received a Brodit Proclip vent attachment for my Mk5 Golf and a Brodit passive holder on Friday and fitted it yesterday. The phones an excellent fit in it and it seemed rock solid on the little test drive it's had. Very expensive though for what it is.
[Touch HD Accessories] galaxys:
How expensive was it $?
[Touch HD Accessories] Prof. Yaffle:
Delivered from DSLDevelopments it was £41. Excellent service though. Ordered late Thursday afternoon, delivered first thing Friday morning.
[Touch HD Accessories] Icefeldt:
i've got this car holder:

4€ from Hong-Kong seller via eBay. (including shipment!!)

Very impressed.

Very good Quality

In fact, it is exactly the same car mount, which was shipped with my HTC Artemis back in the days out of the box.
[Touch HD Accessories] jouh:
What a bargain! Was thinking of getting one too, but had read somewhere the the fitting was not 100% and could end up in scratching the device... :/
[Touch HD Accessories] Icefeldt:
nah.

the fitting is very thight, that is right.

but not anywhere that tight, that it will scratch the device.

just "perfect" :-)

besides that the plastic itself is way softer then the device, so there should be no problem.

and if it is too tight in your opinion, take a knife and scratch 0,1mm off the plastic ^^

for 4€ you can't do anything wrong.
[Touch HD Accessories] jouh:
Sounds great. I will place an order then. From wich seller did you order it?
[Touch HD Accessories] stevep999:
Anyone had any joy with car holders for the HD with a skin on ?
[Touch HD Accessories] rovex:
I agree it is tight but fits it very well and causes no damage. Unlike other cheap holders ive bought on eBay before it will hold to the windscreen for more than 10 mins! Its been on for 4 days so far without falling off, but i always check its secure before putting the phone in anyway.
[Touch HD Accessories] Carz73:
Can anyone confirm if the above holder is indeed from Herbert Richter and for Touch HD? I don't it see any for Touch HD here. Could it be for Artemis instead? If so, any idea about the fit for Touch HD? i.e. firm hold of the Touch HD or too tight such that it scratches? Will a Touch HD with Invisible Shield on still fit? From the looks of it, that's what I need as it doesn't seem to block the phone rear camera (unlike the cheaper version) which I have specific used for it. i.e. pair it with my car pc to record video while on a trip.

Also wondering if there's any similar car mount (horizontal/vertical rotation, does not block rear cam) but instead on fixing on the windscreen, it can be fitted on the curved plastic part of the dashboard above the driver instrutment panels?
[Touch HD Accessories] m.r.davies:
I have this holder (couple of quid from ebay)

its shakes a bit, so have to balance the bottom on dash if your recording
[Touch HD Accessories] jouh:
I also have the eBay version of the holder and it's steady as a rock!!

It cost me $10 incl. car charger, screen protector and shipping. :D
[Touch HD Accessories] Carz73:
Thanks for giving further insights into the value for money mount. Looks very tempting especially at that price. I guess all goose necks do shake a little including Herbert Richter's. If one were to look closely between the 2 that I mentioned (supposedly the one posted by AndyCr15 where david-v suggested it's a HR vs the value for money mount propping up everywhere) the holders do differ in that the "HR" holder has more cutout to allow the rear phone camera to function while the value for money mount has no cutout at all thereby blocking the rear cam. If I've missed out another version with such cutout, someone pls let me know.

I suspect the "HR" is actually an Artemis model. If the fit is right, then it has an added advantage to pair with other more rigid HR suction mount other than goose neck.

If anyone uses the "HR" model with the Touch HD, pls give some feedback.

Thanks!
[Touch HD Accessories] catnono:
I have got a cheap ebay one today -- goose neck style, the neck and the base fall apart at the momnet I try to adjust the neck. I can see the plastic hole that hold the metal part has broken into pieces. It is just quality issue of cheap plastic . will post some pictures later.
[Touch HD Accessories] ian.bates@bncc.co.uk:
Try this PROCARCLIPS@YAHOO.CO.UK I ordered my Brodit Passive holder yesterday (I have the rest of the fittings from my HTC Touch Cruise) it arrived today. They also have Active with Cig lighter and Active with Molex connector.
[Touch HD Accessories] TraumaX:
I have the Brodit passive holder also. Although expensive it is very nicely made, looks a lot better, much more space conscious and, I think, well worth the extra money. :)
[Touch HD Accessories] eljoe:
i 've got it too. Fits perfectly but i really doesn't understand how this holder will not skratch my device after a lot of use....it's plastic on both sides (device and holder)....
[Touch HD Accessories] cenzor:
:rolleyes: Finally I also went for the Brodit one. Nice build (although the plastic of the proclip where you screw the holder looks fragile and has been glued, not one piece :confused:) and very sturdy as well. Here are two pics in my Fiesta:

In the next days i will make better ones. :)
[Touch HD Accessories] Jbs_Israel:
Here is for me the best one : http://www.akizz.com/product-5121-2278.html

I ve order it on Monday, and it had been delivered on Tuesday !

Very fast
[Touch HD Accessories] AC07:
I am using Padded Adjustable Holder with Tilt Swivel from Proclip, which I used two years already (it is for my Treo680, i780 before), just an advice for those who want to buy, DONT order the one designed for HD if you have invisible shield or with other body warpped, it doesn't fit at all.
[Touch HD Accessories] Damool:
I bought mine from deal extreme, if you're not in a hurry (it takes about 2 weeks to deliver). It's a really good one, fits perfectly and holds well. For $5.60 shipping included, it's just amazing.

Link
[Touch HD Accessories] bl1nky:
hi, i have the brodit tilt/swivel holder. had one for my previous phone. very good. rather than buying the proclip i made one from a 1.99 cup holder from halfords. it fits perfectly between the centre dash vent and dash, just like the proclip. i cannot close the vent as a result, but it's not a problem.
[Touch HD Accessories] budie:
Car holder for the touch hd

I have this car holder for my touch hd
[Touch HD Accessories] Esspee_London:
Touch HD Car kit, Car holder

I came across these for those who are still searching. If you scroll down the page, they have put together Brodit holders with Herbert Richter mounts..

http://www.pdahut.com/store/home.php?cat=2373
[Touch HD Accessories] :
i think i bought thesame as you got:

Brodit Passive Holder for HTC Touch HD and Herbert Richter Banana Global 1 Bunle

www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=20788&cat=0&page=1

i cant wait till it comes. cheers mate
[Touch HD Accessories] Lord of the Badgers:
hello sorry if i'm being thick!...

I want a holder for the HD, but I don't want a gooseneck (the last one i had danced all over the place making me feel awful when i tried to look at the screen).

The placement is on the dashboard of an 2007 Honda Civic - it's a flat area above the vents, but i don't want to put it ON the vent

ideally it'd be something I can remove perhaps only leaving a suction plate behind.

prefer it to be passive, and used in landscape mode when sat navving...

suggestions please?
[Touch HD Accessories] rajcan:
Hi there,

check this link.

http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/2009/01/13/htc-car-kit-deals-from-devicewire

Cheers
[Touch HD Accessories] audscott:
I use a beanbag dash mount....here's an example

It sets firmly on the dash...I've used one through 2 garmin's (iQ3600 & iQM5) for years and now my HD for several months without a single shift in position.

Ideally you should have a relatively level place to put the beanbag.
[Touch HD Accessories] Lord of the Badgers:
looks interesting - the place i have in mind is dead flat

have you pics of it in use in your car please?
[Touch HD Accessories] Damool:
It's the same as buddie's ;)
[Touch HD Accessories] edvinb:
these gooseneck type holders don't look serious. i used brodit passive holder from clove.co.uk, mounted on my E39 heater's dash.

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[Touch HD Accessories] Vrykyl:
Are there any car mounts/cradles that will fit an hd with silicon skin on? I've got one of those clear silicone gloves on mine, so obviously a brodit etc that is cut exactly for a 'bare' hd wont fit it in.....