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Accessories car mount pics

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I picked up the car dock mount and desk dock and very happy with both, just thought I'd post a few pics of the car mount for those that may be considering it.

Both the car dock and desk dock automatically switch into navigation and multimedia mode (desk dock). And the menu for both seem to be pretty slick. Need to figure out how to get in and change the gps default from Navigator once rooted though.

One thing is that I don't think either would work with a case based on what I can tell. I'm hoping invisishield comes out with a full wrap for the phone, if so I'll probably go that route to protect it from scratches.
 

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yea, you put the phone in and once in you slide the usb connection piece into the phone. I just wanted to show a picture of how that works. Once the usb is connected it switches over to the Navigator menu..

First picture shows it closed.

What's up with the gap on the right side of the phone? I assume that USB connector corresponds to the jack on the phone. Does is slide back and forth?
 
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Here is a better pic showing it closed and default screen that comes up when the usb is connected.

I never did like the car dock screen, even on my Droid 1. Is there a way to disable that or choose not to have that car dock screen come up, other than to press the Home icon while in the car dock mode?

Edit: I guess I'll just try Dock Nothingness when I get my mounts in. I don't like the car dock screen already, because it has VZ Nav, Bing Maps, and probably Bing Search. I like to use my Google Nav launcher app from my home screen. It saves all my favorite destinations for me.
 
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mine took up too much space above the dash and it was too far away, didn't really want the cord all over the place. It isn't that big, but it doesn't go on my windshield well, nor does any windshield mount on my truck.

Not sure on the home screen. I'm guessing somebody will come up with a way if there isn't already.
 
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It does look a little bigger in that photo since it is projecting out 6" or so from the dash. it seems pretty well designed and good size-wise to me.. I haven't used a car dock on a phone prior to this so I have nothing to compare it to, but I'm glad it's built well and solid.. It isn't going to move around on you.
 
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My Verizon store just ordered them for me with free overnight shipping. Just received mine via FedEx.

As I feared from the pics, the arm sticks out further than I like. I would be be happy with one half as long. :(

For me, it is a negative that the arm isn't a two-piece setup like 80% of the mounts out there with a locking pivot that can adjust for angle and reach. It is very ridgid though, I'll give it that. I'll have to see if my Fascinate can pick up a GPS signal from it's mounted position high up on my windshield and tucked under the front edge of my roof.
 
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I see somebody already posted a stock pic for ya, there isn't much to the desk dock beyond that pic. it's basic, but appears to be easy enough to get in and out. Better than plugging a charger in all of the time and you have a nice clock, news widget, stocks, daily briefing I think they call it.. weather.. just some things to look at quick when the alarm goes off I guess.

What does the desk dock look like?
 
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I ordered online the night of release.. use the FREEOVERNT code for next day delivery if you go that route..


Where did you score your car dock? I have called numerous VZ stores in my area and they do not have them and are not sure when they will get them. I have checked the VZ site but have not been able to locate them there either. Does anyone have a link they can share where I can pick these up?
 
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I never did like the car dock screen, even on my Droid 1. Is there a way to disable that or choose not to have that car dock screen come up, other than to press the Home icon while in the car dock mode?

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I just used my mount for the first time today and was very miffed that the 'Home' key seems to have no effect. That is, hitting 'home' doesn't take you to the 'normal' (non car-mode) screen.

Can anyone tell me if I missing something ? The only solution, since I want to use Google Nav, is to not 'push-in' the connecter, so it only acts as a holder really, and doesn't put it in to any special mode. Pretty disappointed. :-(
 
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currently have a garmin GPS+dash mat; is there a non-fixed dash mat equivalent made by anyone?
I want to test on my next commute

found this one - not sure how sturdy it will be; certainly don't want it flying around
Samsung Fascinate Bracketron Dash-Mat Portable Mount

Well you certainly can't cheat the laws of physics. lol. If you come to a sudden stop, hit something, or something hits you, that thing (and your expensive phone) is gonna go flyin'.
 
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