Sprint Navigation in landscape mode?

[fr4nk1yn]

My Universal Mount came in today.
Gotta admit it's totally ghetto and pretty cool

I also have to admit I'm using OpenSuse and can't figure out how to batch convert photos so I can post.

 

[Mikesnap]

My Universal Mount came in today.
Gotta admit it's totally ghetto and pretty cool

I also have to admit I'm using OpenSuse and can't figure out how to batch convert photos so I can post.

Please do post some pics when u get a chance. I am prolly gonna order one but what are you initial thoughts? Does it stay on your windshield, do you think it will break pretty easy?

 

[twospirits]

To answer the OP question, see this Thread.

TS

 

[fr4nk1yn]

Got DigiKam working


The swivel mechanics could be slicker, I'd think a ball & socket would be cheaper to make.
The actual holder rotates and has a lock, lock doesn't work however.
The 1st photo shows the grips. They're pretty configurable. Of course they open as well.


Attached to my windshield with a few drops of water.
The bulkiness works for me as my Wife's Garmin sits way back when mounted in the same location.
I like it sitting forward. This won't be the final location since it needs to be connected to power.

For $3.36 I'm pretty happy with it. I'm going to test it on my Pre though to make sure it doesn't come off teh windshield and drop my Evo out the window at 80.

 

[GeneralPatton]

Yeah, I think if I get a window mount, I will spend some decent money on one.

I don't want the suction cup to fail and have my EVO come crashing down onto my dash or something.

 

[jds]

i think google navigation is awesome
google navigation > sprint navigation

Google Maps Navigation for mobile

 

[Android 17]

Got DigiKam working

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The swivel mechanics could be slicker, I'd think a ball & socket would be cheaper to make.
The actual holder rotates and has a lock, lock doesn't work however.
The 1st photo shows the grips. They're pretty configurable. Of course they open as well.

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Attached to my windshield with a few drops of water.
The bulkiness works for me as my Wife's Garmin sits way back when mounted in the same location.
I like it sitting forward. This won't be the final location since it needs to be connected to power.

For $3.36 I'm pretty happy with it. I'm going to test it on my Pre though to make sure it doesn't come off teh windshield and drop my Evo out the window at 80.

Nice. I'll probably be getting one, but can you let us know if it does hold the Pre pretty well after driving around for a while?

Thanks.

 

[MyHTCevo]

Ok so I'm not familiar with Android (Palm OS -> WinMo 5 -> WinMo 6 -> WinMo 6.1 -> WinMo 6.5 -> WebOS) ... One thing that I didn't like about the Pre is that Sprint Navigation is in portrait mode, so it doesn't work well for mounting in a car.

Does the Android Sprint Nav work in landscape mode?

This would be beautiful to have on the Evo and mounted in the car (and I heard there will be a car mount accessory for it) in landscape mode instead of my GPS I already use.. along with bluetooth to my car stereo ...

YouTube - Demo: Sprint Navigation on the HTC EVO 4G

 

[fr4nk1yn]

Nice. I'll probably be getting one, but can you let us know if it does hold the Pre pretty well after driving around for a while?

Thanks.

It's holding the Pre easily. No problems so far.
looks odd since the pre is so small though.

 

[djcwardog]

There will be no reason for you to use Sprint Nav with your EVO. Google Navigation, ftw! And yes, it can be displayed in landscape.

I tried both in Boston last weekend. I think the Sprint Navigation provides just a bit better experience.

Now - can we output the video of our preferred app running to, say, 75 ohm coax (typical yellow single RCA plug...) for video input to an aftermarket car receiver? That woud allow the phone to run the nav app and once it is getting you there, you could see it display on the big stereo screen and just leave the phone in the console or wherever without having to worry about a temp mount to put it in your face up on the dash...

I know we have an HDMI out but I think that is limited to just videos saved in the phone - at 720P.

 

[edlex]

I use this windshield mount in both my cars. Mobile Grip-iT Windshield Mount Kit | Bracketron

 

[sag7392]

^^ That's the mount I use...it works great!

I've tried both as well and lean more towards Sprint Nav as the better application...not saying that Google's version is bad. I think it boils down to user preference.