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Posted by hanjin on 12-24-2001 12:36 AM:

Auto Cradle

I wanted to find out if anyone knows of a good cradle to use in your car. I have a Visor prism with a Sprint Digital Link that I need to have mounted in the car so I can see the screen.

Thanks,

Jason

Posted by dampeoples on 12-24-2001 12:47 AM:

That's a bang-up idea, would work for the GPS as well. I guess you'd have to get an inverter to power the Prism, though. You could use one of those cheap cell phone holders they sell at Wal-Mart, if they adjust out far enough. I'm gonna try one for the GPS, I'll let you know (AFTER the Christmas rush - I hate shopping)

Posted by hanjin on 12-24-2001 04:29 AM:

Let me know how it works. I've tried some of the cell phone holders and none of them work.

Jason

Posted by dampeoples on 12-26-2001 02:12 AM:

There's not a picture, but this one may be the answer, I have a pic that came with my GPS, it looks like it holds the Visor. Amazon says a pic is coming soon, we'll see...

Posted by Steve_McBride on 12-26-2001 02:56 PM:

I purchased a PDA auto holder from Staples (www.Staples.com). Looks much like the cell phone holders except wider

Includes a tough suction cup holder for attaching to the windshield and 2 dash/floor mounts.

It works well with my Visor-D and the magellan GPS unit IF you get the angle right. Otherwise the GPS sticking out the back of the visor will allow it to slide off (not nice in rush-hour traffic).

Good luck!

Steve McBride

Posted by MarkEagle on 12-26-2001 03:11 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Steve_McBride
I purchased a PDA auto holder from Staples

Do you have a name, model #, SKU?...

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Posted by Steve_McBride on 12-26-2001 04:41 PM:

No, I am sorry - I have had it for the better part of a year now. I simply went into the local store and they had them. Office Depot, Best Buy and CompUSA have similar products on their shelves.

Good luck!

Steve

Posted by MarkEagle on 12-26-2001 04:46 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Steve_McBride
Office Depot, Best Buy and CompUSA have similar products on their shelves.

Not around here...

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Posted by Steve_McBride on 12-26-2001 08:28 PM:

OK - I feel somewhat obligated now to find a source for these.

I called the Staples that I purchased my mount from and of sourse they all acted like I was crazy. Sooooo..

Give these guys a try:

http://www.yourmobiledesk.com/produ...bcategoryID=116

I'm kinda partial to the dual "cell/palm" mount although it be a bit pricey.

Have fun!

Steve McBride

Posted by MarkEagle on 12-26-2001 09:20 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Steve_McBride
OK - I feel somewhat obligated now to find a source for these.

You didn't have to do that...

Unfortunately, the holders are the Arkon models and I don't think they'll work for the Visor/Digital Link combo. The Digital Link adds both length and depth to the Visor so a standard holder won't do.

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Posted by Steve_McBride on 12-26-2001 10:23 PM:

I looked at mine and all that it says is "HR Design" but no luck with that name search.

The one I have is a suction cup model with adjustable sides and and little lip on the bottom to keep it from sliding out. The top is open. I use my Magellan GPS module in my Visor with it and it works pretty well.

How does this help you all? I have no idea..........

Steve McBride

Posted by MarkEagle on 12-26-2001 11:16 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Steve_McBride
I looked at mine and all that it says is "HR Design" but no luck with that name search.

Interesting... that's the same as a cheap plastic one I have laying around here. It has a little gooseneck and a large suction cup base. If I remember, it was sold under the Samsonite name and I got it in a clearance bin at Staples for like $5.00. Unfortunately, it doesn't hold the Visor secure enough for my liking (it slips right out over the slightest bumps.

I do appreciate all your effort here...

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Posted by Steve_McBride on 12-27-2001 01:16 AM:

LOO - sounds like operator error to me

- so this whole time you knew that Staples had such an item?!

Geeze, this is like pulling teeth...some people.

I'll just sit back and listen from now on.......

Steve

Posted by MarkEagle on 12-27-2001 01:41 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by Steve_McBride
so this whole time you knew that Staples had such an item?!

um... er... yeah...

Kind of, anyway. They don't seem to have them anymore around here (I was there as recently as Saturday). And since it didn't really work for what I wanted...

You threw me for a loop with that link to the other ones. I guess the bottom line is I'm still looking for the ultimate auto holder for my VDX.

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Posted by Steve_McBride on 12-27-2001 02:20 AM:

Posted by dkouz on 12-27-2001 03:59 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by Steve_McBride
OK - I feel somewhat obligated now to find a source for these.

I called the Staples that I purchased my mount from and of sourse they all acted like I was crazy. Sooooo..

That's quite odd, I think that we still carry these......
I'll do some investigating tomorrow at work and come back with my findings.

Kouz

Posted by hanjin on 12-27-2001 05:28 AM:

Check out www.mobileplanet.com. I just found a Ipaq holder that has side grips and works great. It is under Misc PDA accessories. Also found the same thing at Staples. Here is the link:
http://www.yourmobiledesk.com/produ...ategoryIDin=116

Posted by dkouz on 12-28-2001 04:59 AM:

Staples

Here it is:
440493- attaches to dash with velcro
440496-has swivel base
440494-has a long gooseneck
all are under the Samsonite label, none are available on .com

Kouz

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