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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59 Posts: 11878 Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject: REVIEW: Proclip Passthrough holder for iPhone 3G |
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We are looking into the GPS capabilities of the iPhone 3G, and are working on porting some of our tools to that new platform.
The iPhone 3G provides a few challenges. It does not come with any car charger adapter. It is incompatible with the vast majority of in-car iPOD dock adapters. And there were no car holders available for the iPhone 3G. At least this part is now changing.
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/proclip3g.php _________________ Lutz
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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The last image appears to be missing? _________________ Darren Griffin |
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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59 Posts: 11878 Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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oopsie. fixed _________________ Lutz
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bedbug Frequent Visitor
Joined: May 10, 2006 Posts: 484 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:43 am Post subject: |
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Darren wrote: | The last image appears to be missing? | Actually Darren, I think Lutz was just a bit too embarrassed to publicise his Mark Knopfler fixation!
Seriously though, nice work Lutz _________________ iPhone 4/4S (iOS 5.1.1); TomTom Western Europe (1.10)/USA & Canada (1.10); CoPilot for iPhone (8), UK mapping, Mac OS 10.8/XP Pro/Win7; Tongue firmly in cheek! |
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robert1275 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 4
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:17 am Post subject: No Landscape mode capability? |
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The holder is not complete in my opinion without an ability to use the device in Landscape mode |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:24 am Post subject: Re: No Landscape mode capability? |
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robert1275 wrote: | The holder is not complete in my opinion without an ability to use the device in Landscape mode |
, it's on an adjustable ball/socket mount and so can be rotated into whatever position you wish!
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Drumhum Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 28, 2005 Posts: 10
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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Lets get this straight... $99 for a plastic holder for your iPhone???? Is someone taking the proverbial???
How's about this for a suggestion: Buy an iPhone dock. Use some double sided sticky stuff to fix the dock to your dash (or somewhere). The iphone speaker will work, you have a standard line-output on the dock for those car radios with a mini-jack input and you have the iphone dock connector for charging (or connecting to the more iphone friendly stereos).
Sure, its not ideal - but, unless I'm missing something here, its cheaper and superior to this furry piece of plastic! |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hmm I appreciate the price is no bargain but if you seriously think an iPhone Dock is a secure mount then rather you than me!
A basic clamp type cellphone cradle would be better if cost is the issue but then again my 3G iPhone cost $800 so I don't think skimping on a cradle is advised!
For me though, I have yet to see any app that requires me to have the iPhone in view whilst driving so for now it sites in the console! _________________ Darren Griffin |
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bedbug Frequent Visitor
Joined: May 10, 2006 Posts: 484 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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Drumhum wrote: | Buy an iPhone dock. Use some double sided sticky stuff to fix the dock to your dash (or somewhere)... |
Don't knock it, this is exactly how Jonathan Ive started out! _________________ iPhone 4/4S (iOS 5.1.1); TomTom Western Europe (1.10)/USA & Canada (1.10); CoPilot for iPhone (8), UK mapping, Mac OS 10.8/XP Pro/Win7; Tongue firmly in cheek! |
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dipdog Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 12, 2008 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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I thought the iphone dock to dash was a good idea, too. I tried it, but it wouldn't work for me. Even a very little bit of shaking in the dash is enough to lose the connection to the power adapter over and over. |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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I'm currently testing Carcomm's iPhone 3G cradle which is very neat. Much more like an OEM carkit cradle with cabling for connection to a Headunit if it has a USB or iPHONE connector. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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jpete24 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Will this dock fit a iPhone 3g with a silicon case around it, or will it be too tight of a fit? |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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jpete24 wrote: | Will this dock fit a iPhone 3g with a silicon case around it, or will it be too tight of a fit? | Too tight, Brodit have another iPhone cradle that is adjustable in width to accommodate the various different cases and skins available. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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jpete24 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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I saw that, I'm looking for the one with a dock though. |
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Drumhum Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 28, 2005 Posts: 10
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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With regards to using a standard iphone dock in the car.
I have protected my phone with Invisible Shield.
www.zagg.com
This is a thin plastic cover to protect your iphone and it results in a much tighter dock-fit. With the shield applied there is no way the phone will bounce about in the dock when installed in the car.
Works for me anyway.
FWIW I found the Invisible Shield a pain to put on but perfectly serviceable and a great way to stop those annoying scratches. |
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