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Is this Magnetic Windscreen Mount any good?

 
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Jammer
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:26 am    Post subject: Is this Magnetic Windscreen Mount any good? Reply with quote

Can someone tell me if this Magnetic Windscreen Mount any good:

http://www.pdamods.com/proddetail.asp?prod=WSMMOUNT

I can't get a proper car kit for my PDA (Fujitsu Loox 420).
And in anycase, I don't really need one thanks to the dual charger cable I have with my Fortuna.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks.


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 5:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks similiar to the one provided with the Mitac Mio.

Two comments

- should not be used with Pocket PCs that have a CF slot. We did already have reports from users with CF Microdrives when all of a sudden the Microdrive sounds like "clicke-ti-clack" ...

- there is no "security net" that would prevent a falling down. The Mio mount for example has a leather pouch that goes over the magnetic plate, providing an additional safety layer.


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lbendlin wrote:
- should not be used with Pocket PCs that have a CF slot. We did already have reports from users with CF Microdrives when all of a sudden the Microdrive sounds like "clicke-ti-clack" ...

- there is no "security net" that would prevent a falling down. The Mio mount for example has a leather pouch that goes over the magnetic plate, providing an additional safety layer.


hmmm... i don't have a cf slot... so that doesn't apply to me.

but the 'security net' is a worry. Smile
i thought these things stuck on pretty good when stuck on!?

i think i'll order anyway...

thanks for the reply.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for info was going to buy 1 ,but now i wont
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Brodit have cradles for the Loox 400 series. They would be the best and safest solution.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had a look and all of the models are for screwing onto a wall.
Not good for a car. ;)
I would like to go for one of these if it was possible to put into a car??
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They're intended for in-car use! You affix the cradle to a ProClip which is a car specific clip that fits in your car without using screws. See our reviews of the Brodit system here.
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