Accessories Car Holder for HTC Desire HD

[arhill45]

Biker Bob, the S440 (official HTC kit) isn't out in the UK until 3rd December - I'm getting one then. Some of the air vent holders get a mixed bag of reviews look at mobilefun web site.

 

[Biker Bob]

arhill45 Yeh I ordered one last week , let ya'll know what its like when it arives.
Bob

 

[pauleden]

Oh dear. Problem with the Cu S440.

It won't AC charge the phone. It reports only getting a USB charge. The S440 comes with the full and proper HTC charger, which, when I plug it direct into the phone, does give an AC charge, but when I plug the charger into the holder and put the phone in it, it only gets a USB charge.

The problem with this is that a USB charge can't keep up with satnav, where an AC charge can.

There must be a problem with the wiring inside the S440.

 

[volvo940seturbo]

In regard to the CU S440 car kit, does it look the same as in the picture on htc's web site, as the description given here, about the way the phone sits in the holder, is different from how it looks on the htc web site.

I am interested in one of these holders, as the cheap one I got off amazon, is OK but the phone does vibrate about a bit, when it is in the holder.

I have the htc car kit for the desire, and it is perfect, no vibration, held firmly in the holder, and looks good as well, if the CU S440 is as good as the CU S420 for the desire, then it will be a must for me.

Can anyone with the holder, please post a picture of it, so I can see what it looks like.

Cheers

 

[volvo940seturbo]

OK after heading out in the car for something, I had a play with the CU S420 car kit for my Desire, and found what had been described earlier about the mini usb connector being able to slide. I can only assume therefore that (pauleden) has the CU S420 rather than the CU S440 car kit. correct me if I am wrong, it is just that, on all the web sites I have looked, the CU S440 is shown exactly the same as on the htc web site. The cable being placed in the bottom of the phone, as opposed to being inserted into the suction cup.

 

[alhenderson]

Has anyone got the S440 and can confirm whether or not it AC charges the Desire HD?

Cheers,
Al.

 

[st230]

As I have no car charger yet I cannot say, but I made the following finding today: I happened to have a USB connector for the car (lighter) at home, and if I use that together with the HTC USB cable, the phone charges as USB-connected. But if I plug in the USB plug with male-female connectors in each end that came with the DHD between the car socket and the cable, the phone charges as AC-connected.

 

[dvhttn]

As per my post #15, the Nokia charger I have is the DC-4 and when I plug the DHD into this it says 'AC charging' (or charging ac, whichever way around it is!). Get the GENUINE charger though.

Dave

 

[YPA]

I'm looking for something that will hold/charge/FM transmitter for the DHD.

This looks awesome but doesn't have an FM transmitter with it.

 

[alhenderson]

I'm looking for something that will hold/charge/FM transmitter for the DHD.

This looks awesome but doesn't have an FM transmitter with it.

Also looks like it only does 'USB' charging, i.e. not enough to keep up with Satnav battery drain whilst in the cradle?

Al.

 

[kochimurali]

Hi, This is the mount I brought off Ebay, sits nicely in my Honda Accord!

Windscreen Car Mount for HTC Desire HD (eBay item 160507853597 end time 17-Jan-11 05:30:24 AEDST) : Phones

 

[YPA]

I've seen this:
HTC Desire HD Car Upgrade Kit - CU S400

Looking around it seems that it's made for the HD2 but works for the DHD. Has anyone here got it? Does it work properly for the DHD? Is there a problem with the power button being hidden at the top?

Also the main question, instead of connecting the car charger that comes with it to the base, connect an FM transmitter and will it work?

 

[Deleted User]

@Pauleden:
I was just reading the thread about the Desire HD car holder. Is it the ~

 

[pauleden]

I have the S400 and it does fit the DHD, although it refuses to charge it at 1amp.

 

[Deleted User]

Thanks for the reply
As much as I like the s400, better looking and the ability to drop the phone in rather than having to connect the power lead separately, I think I'll go for the desire hd specific s440. Mainly on price and ability to plug into the headphone socket!

 

[Ess.Pee]

Another to consider are Herbert Richter mounts.

 

[alhenderson]

I got my S440 today (some stock appears to have arrived at Mobile Fun finally!). Gave it a quick try at lunchtime, went for a half hour drive with sat nav on and it appeared to charge the phone at the same time as running the sat nav. Battery was about 60% when I left, was full when I got there. Haven't actually confirmed that the charger is doing 100mAh but it certainly looks like it.

The S440 is supposed to allow you to attach to the dashboard as well, but can't quite see how that works at the moment - the windscreen sucker doesn't seem to want to stick to the dashboard..

Al.

 

[YPA]

I got my S440 today (some stock appears to have arrived at Mobile Fun finally!). Gave it a quick try at lunchtime, went for a half hour drive with sat nav on and it appeared to charge the phone at the same time as running the sat nav. Battery was about 60% when I left, was full when I got there. Haven't actually confirmed that the charger is doing 100mAh but it certainly looks like it.

The S440 is supposed to allow you to attach to the dashboard as well, but can't quite see how that works at the moment - the windscreen sucker doesn't seem to want to stick to the dashboard..

Al.

Got mine today as well. Half a month later.

I'm still looking for a good FM transmitter for this phone. Why is it so hard for this?

 

[alhenderson]

I got my S440 today (some stock appears to have arrived at Mobile Fun finally!). Gave it a quick try at lunchtime, went for a half hour drive with sat nav on and it appeared to charge the phone at the same time as running the sat nav. Battery was about 60% when I left, was full when I got there. Haven't actually confirmed that the charger is doing 100mAh but it certainly looks like it.

The S440 is supposed to allow you to attach to the dashboard as well, but can't quite see how that works at the moment - the windscreen sucker doesn't seem to want to stick to the dashboard..

Al.

Confirmed this morning that whilst plugged in to the car the DHD indicates 'Charging (AC)'.

Al.

 

[KenTom]

Also can't see how this is supposed to work on the dashboard, it certainly does not stick to mine and that was the main reason I went for it (and waited since ordering it on 6th December!).
Pretty disappointed at this point in time!

 

[Deleted User]

I'd expect them to include a solid disc with a sticky back that you can attach to your dash. You can then attach your sucker to this instead of the screen!
It seems strange not to include it

 

[Mi-Nigle]

I wish the S440 worked with a case. It really isn't practical for me to take my Otterbox off every time I want to use it in the car.

I suppose this means I'll have to buy a holder and HTC car charger separately. Doesn't half get expensive!

 

[alhenderson]

I'd expect them to include a solid disc with a sticky back that you can attach to your dash. You can then attach your sucker to this instead of the screen!
It seems strange not to include it

No such thing included in my box, and no indication that there should be one. I wonder if they've changed the product?

Al.

 

[alhenderson]

I wish the S440 worked with a case. It really isn't practical for me to take my Otterbox off every time I want to use it in the car.

I suppose this means I'll have to buy a holder and HTC car charger separately. Doesn't half get expensive!

Know what you mean - I was looking at the S440 this morning and found myself wondering if it was really worth the ~

 

[stuarta]

I use one of these Breffo - Consumer Electronics Accessories, ideal as you can use it for more than just your phone. I originally got it for my TomTom but holds Desire just as well