yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 Accessories] wacky.banana:
@ compact - Ah I see. :)

Must admit I have considered this option also but I decided not to go down the route of vent mounts as, in the winter, you get a shedload of hot air cascading over your device, which I'm not keen on. Have had to replace radio head units in cars over time because they were mounted so close to the heating unit that it dried the joints out on the motherboards causing shorting. :eek:

There are an increasing number of options appearing on the market now so I guess its each to their own. :) Yours looks neat though, reservations aside. :)

WB
[HD2 Accessories] compact_bijou:
I can switch the hot air to the vents off on my car so overheating isn't an issue.

In fact, there have been times when I've left the vents open and the heat on and despite various devices getting a bit warm I've yet to experience any overheating issues, despite my concerns.

The HD2 is usually mounted on the passenger side of the middle vents so that the flow of the aircon to my face isn't blocked.
[HD2 Accessories] busterdan:
Well my NETimes mount is as good as useless now.... the entending bar rotates freely in the mounting end so it means that the holder/HD2 can't be held horizontally without leanig to one side... very annoying.

I tried to fix it with some super glue... bad move... got a tiny bit of the superglue on the back if my HD2.

So I am looking for a solid mount now.... very annoying!!
[HD2 Accessories] SmurfN:
where can i get that holder? thanks
[HD2 Accessories] compact_bijou:
Start here and finish the rest on the thread ;)
[HD2 Accessories] adidaz:
Why not trying Capdase Car Mount Holder? :confused: and it fits almost all gadgets with quality! (not advertising and I'm really using one, which is nice!) You may find it at MobiMega.com...
[HD2 Accessories] cubanate:
I've got the HR vent mount from my old Touch Diamond holder - just bought a dirt cheap £4 suction holder and ditched the suction mount - the cradles fit the standard HR mount and are made for the HD2!

Going to get another vent mount and holder for the other car - £8 all in from eBay!
[HD2 Accessories] CoenK:
Hi Joerg,

I saw you have the Brodit holder, but i want to now if you can also use the holder when you turn it 45 degrees to the left, for easier using while navigating.

Hope you can help me with this. Thanks already
[HD2 Accessories] ingenious:
Hey guys,

I have one question about all these car holders. Is any one of them compatible with the "standard" 4-pin system:

I have a nice car mount for the air vents, and only want to replace the plastic pad that currently holds my Polaris/Orbit2. Does anyone know of any HD2 pad that is compatible with this system?
[HD2 Accessories] cubanate:
Ingenious - see my post above - I think they're all pretty standard.

I bought eBay item #290386485043 and it fits my HR vent mount perfectly (although doesn't allow rotate).
[HD2 Accessories] ingenious:
Thanks mate! Just saw the item on eBay - looks compatible! The pad itself looks crappy, but I can guess I can live with that.

Anyone got this one:
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
Hi, this look exactly like what I was looking for as I am sure the goose neck holders vibrate quite a bit.

Has anyone used this yet? Does anyone know if you have to press a button on the mount to turn the device from portrait to landscape rather than just grabbing the end of the phone and turning the device?

If you have to press a button I suspect it would be quite difficult with one hand.
[HD2 Accessories] wacky.banana:
Yes I have one of these from MobileFun in the UK. The version I have is NOT a gooseneck but a short arm which seems relatively robust and vibration free.

The phone is held in a plastic holder which looks a bit cheap but does its job very effectively. The top of the holder has a spring loaded clip whch sits on top of the phone and holds it in place. Clever design.

To rotate simply twist the phone holder and it rotates on a ratchet O-ring to any position, allowing you to rotate to 90 degrees for navigation purposes.

I use this in our 2nd car. For main everyday use I use a more solid HR arm and Brodit holder (see my post further up this thread).

For the money the MobileFun holder is very good value and very effective at what it does. However it is not HR/Brodit quality or rigidity although it more than holds its own.

Hope this helps.

WB
[HD2 Accessories] Bib_x:
Which one do you use? The one on this side of the top-post (landscape-design) or the one of the post below (portrait design)?
[HD2 Accessories] GSP2010:
I have the brodit and you can turn the holder very nice
[HD2 Accessories] wacky.banana:
The one in post 102 of this thread is the one I am referring to. Its one and the same device shown in 3 different configurations. It rotates through 360 degrees so you can have it any orientation you choose.

It can also be moved up and down in steps, using push buttons on the arm and/or left to right using another set of push buttons.

WB
[HD2 Accessories] orenxda:
minimalist car holder

used to drive singing loud, using dual suction system for ipod nano.

HD2 weights more, but its metal back surface is really good for keeping strong suction. depending on your car's front window distance, dashboard design, or your courier job, this surely is the most minimalist yet quite safe :eek: and fastest to at/detach "car holder" :D

Only a square & flat a transparent sticker stays on the dashboard :cool:

+landscape or portrait ;)

+not obstructing the view

- anti-glare needed
[HD2 Accessories] orenxda:
a 6$ one. got quite the same but prefer pad models with lens/speaker hole: fits better.

upper clip "clews" the metal back battery notch or clips up to the screen.

was not reasured by the suction system first, but after some tries, it's strongly stuck to the glass.

not easily flexible, you can type/browse without the phone beeing pushed away from your fingers.

you can hold/use the phone "unplugged" of the window, just unclipping the pad, letting it on the phone. so the one i found on ebay have a hole for the speaker and lens. so you may ear the satnav better, and also take pics & stable videos... of the road :rolleyes:
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
Great answer thanks. So just to confirm

1. This is exactly the model shown in post 102 (mobilefun).

2. To rotate between portrait and landscape you just grab the phone and turn so you don't need to push a button to get this rotation of the phone?

Sorry for repeating but best to be sure. Hoping for answer "yes" to both questions
[HD2 Accessories] wacky.banana:
@Alecs,

Yes and yes. Have just been down to my car to check.

If you click on the link in the picture in post 102 it takes you directly to the MobileFun site!!

WB
[HD2 Accessories] otomatuah:
Hi, Does anyone can tell me if is possible to insert the phone with only one hand?

I can use only my right arm.

Thanks.

Max
[HD2 Accessories] gianton:
how do you fit the device on the mount?
[HD2 Accessories] wacky.banana:
Hi,

If you mean the holder in post 102 then you can use 1 hand to put the phone in, 1 hand to rotate but, sadly, 2 hands to take it out as you need to push the top clip away from the top of the phone while releasing the phone.

I dare say you could use one finger of your hand to push back the clip while using the other fingers to remove the device.

I am not sure how disabled you are but if you wish I would be happy to test insertion and removal with one hand, if that helps.

WB

PS: One more thing: MobileFun offer a 30 day money back return on their items if you are not happy with them. Something to bear in mind if you want to take that step.
[HD2 Accessories] glfp:
I bought this item !! :mad: Pay attention !!!

It's perfectly unusable due the upper clipping system that, once HD2 is inserted, is very very hard to remove !!! :eek:

After 2 times it scratch the aluminium cover !!!

At this time I remove some clipping system surface (damn .. it's very difficoult to explain using words...) and the HD2 simply plug on it, but I did't test the retain strenght ....

... sorry for my poor english ... :o
[HD2 Accessories] phoniac:
I looked at it in disbelieve. Looks like something from back to the future.:D
[HD2 Accessories] Rhyn0:
yes, be carefull with that one, it's very easy to scratch the phone if you're not carefull.

But, the good side is that you can modify it to hold your phone WITH a Flexishield/resin skin/silicone skin on!!

description and pics here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5657607&postcount=346
[HD2 Accessories] TicKByT:
I want to get the mount from post #102. Could anybody who has it please advise me on it and how it works in their car.

Please post picture and/or videos.
[HD2 Accessories] gwinn:
Can you post some photos of this without the phone in? I was told by HTC that this cradle has magnets in it to cause the navipanel to initialise when the phone is placed in it. I am tryign to find out where the magnets are placed to see if it is possible to modify the brodit cradle to auto launch the navipanel.
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
After spending days to find the perfect car holder and then having to wait till this was back in stock at mobilefun I discover they don't deliver to Australia arrrrghhh! :mad:

I haven't seen this car holder anywhere else on the web, does anyone know if I can purchase this online fom another store ??
[HD2 Accessories] lepszy:
I just bought one and there is no magnets on it.
[HD2 Accessories] teivos:
haha.. the same here! "as german customer please visiti the german site"

...done.. but they don`t have that car holder ..

so.. still searching for the perfect car holder.. O_o
[HD2 Accessories] fred_up:
Try item number: 200439904360 in ebay uk. They ship worldwide for £2.95 extra.

I have just ordered one today, as it appears to be the same one as in posting 102.
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
Fred, you are the man ! How did you come up with that part number !?

Thanks very very much. Placing the order now.
[HD2 Accessories] Bib_x:
Does this carholder from Post #102 have this HR-Mounting (Herbert Richter)? Can i use the cradle with my HR-Holders?

I have a holder for my bike, i only need the cradle.

This is HR-Mounting: http://i.expansys.com/i/b/b142060.jpg
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
OK Fred see if you or anyone else can match this challenge.

I intend to run power cables for my GPS, HD2 and Aux cable for my HD2 from inside the car dash. That way I don't have cables lying about the indside of the car (very messy and can be dangerous). I will then connect the cables to the cigarette lighter power power source in my car.

For the power cable for the HD2 I was going to buy a cigarette car charger for the HD2. I was then going to cut the cable at the cigarette plug and connect the cables.

However I can't find a cigarette lighter car charger for the HD2 that DOESN'T have the coiled cabling and this means the cables are too short for the route they have to take.

Then I thought why bother? Why not just get a standard USB to Micro usb charging/data cable and cut off the USB end? No issue with length as it is not coiled !

Problem is I don't know what cables I will find when I make the cut and which ones are for power!?

Anyone able to help with a URL or information??
[HD2 Accessories] Bib_x:
Use this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5463982&postcount=69
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
Sorry but you missunderstand I think. I don't want the cables on the inside of the cabin or have to fiddle with opening/pulling cables. I will have hanging out of the dashboard surface just a few inches long as they will be close to the mount point for the HD2. So all I have to do is plug and go and don't have any messy cables flopping about.
[HD2 Accessories] fred_up:
Why don't you put a wire from the fuse (which feeds the cigarette lighter) to the item in post 126, and obviously a ground cable tot he other terminal? Then insulate wrap it and secure it with a cable tie. This way the μUSB cable doesn't need to be that long, as it runs from near the fuse-box to the point where it exits the dashboard to connect with the HD2.

There are 2 and 3 way adaptors which could be wired in before you plug in the item in post 126.

This method leaves the original car cigarette lighter free.
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
Hi again Fred, the wiring will not run from the position of the cigarette lighter but will be from the fuse in the fuse box under the hood of the car - as I believe you describe.

This method will still allow me to plug anything I like into the actual cigarette lighter socket

The problem I have is I don't know what wires (pins) on the usb cable are used to carry the power as against those used to synch data.
[HD2 Accessories] michaeljf:
I think the main reason is that you will need 5v and not the 12v put out by most cars. The cigarette lighter charger does voltage conversion so you will somehow need to do this in any direct wired set up.
[HD2 Accessories] fred_up:
As well as giving a controlled voltage and current to the phone.

I personally now don't plug in my phone until the car engine has started, as the car cigarette lighter socket is always on - even when the engine is stating up (unlike the car radio). This makes anything connected to this socket liable to electrical spikes. It was one of these spikes that took out the USB controller of my HTC Diamond and the car cradle power supply.

Alecs, every car I have had has the fuses for the socket in the lowest part of the dash, just below the driver's wheel.
[HD2 Accessories] Bib_x:
black = ground

red = +5V

But i would use something like that:

or that:

and install this behind the dashboard and fasten with cable-ties (open the casing and install 12V-wires directly). Then you can plug in every USB-cable you want.

You can install this item behind the cigar-lighter or behind the fuse box (on my cars it was always on the driverside at the bottom of the dashboard near the door).
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
Agreed and known that this is required and currently handled by the fuse in the cigarette lighter. I can ensure we use the fuse in line. But to do this I need to know which wires (pins) carry power in th cable.

Anyone have any ideas?
[HD2 Accessories] Bib_x:
Look on the first pic on my posting above...

Isn´t that what you want to know?
[HD2 Accessories] 3to4:
I mounted a front part of the mount kit for HD2 on an EasyPort.

For someone who travels by plane and uses a rent-a-car, this solution is practical.
[HD2 Accessories] orenxda:
Good idea. and Tomtom Easyport feels safer.

This is the pad I have, was it difficult to do?

ps:hello de lu ;)
[HD2 Accessories] 3to4:
No. It took me maybe 10 minutes.

I dismantled the mounting plate of a car mount kit. Then, I cut off the round and protruding center area (like a half of a ball) with a saw. Then, I ground the 4 corners of the plate little by little until the plate clicks into the round EasyPort bracket.
[HD2 Accessories] Johnnymilton:
For those of you in the UK - 99p Store are selling universal car holders and they work perfectly with the HD2.

Price - 99p :)
[HD2 Accessories] hjf3Gd:
Car holder + case combination unavailable?

I've used Krusell cases together with their windscreen mount for years, it's a great combination for smaller phones as it's just so easy to get in the car and just click it into the windscreen mount.

But I don't want to go that way with the HD2 as it's a bigger phone and the adaptor that sticks out the back of the Krusell case will make it too bulky, plus it won't work in landscape orientation. I currently have a netimes gel case on the phone, but don't see any mounts which it would fit into. What I'm saying here, is I'm looking for a car mount which will work with a case.

Am I missing anything?
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
Black = ground

Red = Positive (5V)

White and Green Data (Daten)

What is negative ?
[HD2 Accessories] Bib_x:
Data + = white

Data - = green

ground = black

+5V = red

What do you mean with negative? Data negative? That is green.

Or power negative? I think that would be ground?!?
[HD2 Accessories] glfp:
Hi to all,

here my report on HD2 holder in my Volvo XC60. It replace perfectly the optional embedded navigator.

Volvo sell a similar solution with a Garmin navigator, but HD2 revolves both phone and navigator needs.

Here the photos:

This position is perfectly 90°, so glass reflections are very few ...

Video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZViezu9olGo

... waiting to install "landscape" rom :D
[HD2 Accessories] Bib_x:
It looks that this holder isn´t very strong? You can easily put out the HD2 from it with one hand without touching the upper holder.

Isn´t it a bit loose?
[HD2 Accessories] pablo11:
No. It's a good fit.
[HD2 Accessories] glfp:
At the moment the grip is good. This holder is slightly modified because the upper system block was very very strong to be impossible to remove.

I remove the blocking tooth and now the grip is good.

Maybe during the time it could be not so gripping like now .... :rolleyes:
[HD2 Accessories] Bib_x:
Can you post a picture of your modification? I want to buy the same holder.

Can you hear the Sounds of your HD2 loud enough while in the holder? The speaker isn´t free, there is only a hole for the camera in it.
[HD2 Accessories] SmurfN:
anyone got any info on this? putWWWhere.komplett.no/img/p/200/583532.jpg
[HD2 Accessories] glfp:
See attach. this is the most zoomed image. The arrow indicate the tooth removed zone.

Not yet tested, but I thing there will be no problems ...
[HD2 Accessories] rp-x1:
I have one of these, and I got it from ebay for £10.90 inc shipping.

It is a lot better than the goose-neck one I had for my X1.

I bought some TomTom sticky pads from Amazon to stick it to my dashboard instead of the windscreen, and it doesn't block my view and is pretty sturdy (doesn't vibrate like my old one either)!
[HD2 Accessories] hknklbk:
Hi everybody,

Dont play with toys. (But in the mean time, KFZ halterung.. is really nice)

Check my links:)

Here are they...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=5013005#post5013005

You're going to get crazy...
[HD2 Accessories] housert:
I received the Brodit Active Carholder yesterday, and -in combination with my brodit proclip- works like a charm :)
[HD2 Accessories] coobah:
Just one question...

Can you rotate the Brodit holder clockwise AND counter-clockwise as well???

I'm waiting to get my one (hopefully tomorrow) and I'm worried about that single thing.
[HD2 Accessories] hjf3Gd:
The Brodit holder rotates either way, left or right, smoothly and by as many degrees as you want to turn it. I just got my active holder yesterday and it seems like a good solid action to the movement.

I have a question - don't think I've read the answer to this here; will the HD2 fit into the Brodit holder with an invisible shield on? Having got my holder I'm thinking that repeatedly putting the phone in and out will end up marking the sides of the phone. It's a snug fit though so not sure about the extra couple of mm the shield adds.....
[HD2 Accessories] orenxda:
Found this one in a store yesterday:

http://www.t-nb.com/2produit-1646-car-assistant-universal-suction-support.html

I don't remember having seen this one on the topic earlier.

27cm length arm makes the phone closer to the wheel, easier to use.

- please don't abuse, always keep an eye on the road! ffs, these multimedia devices are well you know quite dangerous driving, GPS use OK, phone,internet,yellowpages,tweeter... facebook.?! filming the road! :p so many temptations while driving;

in this HD2 car holders section, using gps & listening to music in our car would be a minimum. & I find HTC SENSE (Manila player include) not "ergonomic on the wheel", and worse, no advanced configuration even available. are improvements planned? do a driver on this worldwide xda forum recommend me a decent landscape music player to replace?... Sliding albums by their name and not the name of the band reveals messy with gigas + poorly tagged mp3s...

Damn, there ain't no accessible shuffle mode on that 2.5.19 cm'on not even a browsing bar??? ... deceptive & very dangerous.

-

T'nB kit's "Universal support" can hold the phone AND its case, as some of you asked before > pic.

This will be bigger, heavier and we are far away from the minimalist solution :p but can be usefull.

If you own a cheap ebay one with the "lens hole" pad, ;)

and you prefer the phone held out of the case, it is made for it using center notch not the 4 attach one. T'nBs suction system feels stronger/safer. cheers @ll hf
[HD2 Accessories] justmental:
video
[HD2 Accessories] giorgos25:
I bought today this one from ebay. Just 12 euros and free shipping in Germany! In should be here in a few days days. Then I'll report.

And the ebay link:

http://cgi.ebay.de/Haicom-Kfz-Halter-fuer-HTC-Touch-HD2-HD-2-Leo-T8585_W0QQitemZ370340508349QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDE_PDA_Zubeh%C3%B6r_KM?hash=item563a03b2bd
[HD2 Accessories] Radeon123:
Bought this myself a few days ago from a different seller and I find it brilliant.

Good built quality for the price and I find it far better than those goose neck holders as I they always vibrate and bounce to much so it's very hard to read the screen, always have to put something under them to stop them vibrating.

This holder though because of the rigid construction is very sturdy even over rough ground and large pot holes, the phone doesn't budge at all. I find it much easier to quickly slide the phone in and out as well plus the suction on the windscreen seems a little stronger than my old goose neck ones.

Did notice though that even though there is a big gap underneath and a little cut out for the headphone jack, I could not plug in a USB plug. Fixed this though by just cutting a little bit of plastic of at the bottom so there was a plenty of room to plug in the USB lead.

Very pleased with this holder though and I will definitely be buying future holders with a similar rigid design.
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
I have this and have had it for a week or two. In my opinion for the price it is a great solution. Two downsides so far. There is no hole for the camera, solved by just drilling one.

When you rotate the device there is a ratchet action (not smooth friction based) and as the device is a bit loose in the holder this motion causes the volume button to be pressed as the HD2 bumps against the of the holder. Solution, hold the phone and the holder as you rotate.

Other than this it is almost ideal.
[HD2 Accessories] alwayslearning:
do you find this scratches your case after awhile of putting your phone in and out?
[HD2 Accessories] spikey_w:
This looks like a great holder, but only have one doubt.

Would the phone fitted with a soft jelly case http://www.netimes.com/shop/resin-soft-jelly-case-for-htc-hd2-t8585-htc-leo-p-2455.html?cPath=80_731 fit in this holder?
[HD2 Accessories] Bib_x:
This would be the perfect holder for me - but i can only use it in the car. I´m looking for the same holder with HR (Herbert Richter) mounting to use the holder with my bike-holder as well.
[HD2 Accessories] Radeon123:
Not to sure, it looks like that that case may be just a tiny bit to thick on the sides to fit.

I only use the original leather case and a screen protector so I never run into those problems.
[HD2 Accessories] spikey_w:
That's a shame.

The case is about 1mm thick. If the phone fits the holder snugly then I guess even 1mm would be a problem too.
[HD2 Accessories] alecs:
N, as the device is a bit loose in the holder none of the sides cause any friction on the HD2. The holder has smooth edges all round so even if it did hold the device more closely it shouldn't be an issue. In fact I am going to fit some sticky backed padding (foam?) for a tighter fit.