Automotive Treo holder - Treo Forum

RichC · 09-25-2006, 04:36 PM

I'm not running GPS on my Treo 700p yet, but would like a better place to position my Treo so I can see the screen while driving. I've been thinking about porting the MP3 to my car radio using the plug while using the Bluetooth for phone. (ie. bottom open for plug) I'm not sure if I'll charge while 'hanging' there but it might be a nice setup especially if I can keep wires to a minimum. I've got too different vehicles and very few ideas as to how to hold it at the moment. Currently just using cup holder in one car and doorhandle in the other.

What's the advice from users or Treo gurus .... perhaps I should call them 'Treonauts?'

skoenig · 09-25-2006, 05:06 PM

Well I got a car mount with my Palm Navigation 2 package - wiht TOMTOM Navigator 6 and the cute little silver Palm PGS unit.

It's a fairly generic mount that has adjustable side bars and movable 'feet' which at first I thought weren't movable - initially they blocked the power port and headphone socket.

You should be fine almost any one as they're designed to be generic and adjustable. Arkon seem to do a lot and I have and Arkon Universal via an ebay package deal that I used for a while. All the contact points are padded and adjustable. The sidebars click in and it has a button for releasing.

It's a windshield mount which may not suit you - handy tip though, for sedans try turning the mount the other way up I find it doesn't get in the way so much so instead of coming down from the windshield it comes up from the bottom.

There's a clever cigarrette lighter version by iGrip that I haven't used but I think may be a nice way to keep the Treo out of the windshield. Shame it doesn't include a charger as well. That would be sweet.

They all seem about $20 and frankly I don't think I'd pay more than that anyway.

~ Steph

brandon · 09-26-2006, 06:11 AM

i have an Arkon holder, but it's mounted to one of the bolts on the floor of my car. it works great, bought it for around $20 and i've no complaints. like steph said, ebay has great deals on these, just take some time to find what you'd like best.

skoenig · 09-26-2006, 11:42 AM

Agreed, with these things you can also get a used one because it really doesn't matter if it has some wear and tear as long as it holds the phone.

~ Steph

andrew · 09-27-2006, 01:22 PM

I currently have the Arkon model that Steph mentions but I am seriously considering getting the new iGrip Sturdy Swivel Mount because it will correct my Treo from 'bouncing' with the Arkon's flexible arm.

I hope this helps.

Cheers, A.

TazUk · 09-27-2006, 02:53 PM

I use a Brodit holder for my T650, it's supplied in two parts, one for what ever device your using and the other designed specifically for each car. They seem to cover pretty much ever make/model out there

http://www.brodit.com/

skoenig · 09-28-2006, 12:34 AM

I like the modular system and the vent holder there. Is the cradle itself padded in anyway?

~ Steph

schaefs63 · 09-29-2006, 09:43 AM

I am intrigued by this one and I am contemplating giving it a try.

http://www.autosportcatalog.com/inde...id=3769&cid=46

brandon · 09-29-2006, 01:18 PM

schaefs63, that one kinda looks like a robot arm holding the treo. if i didn't already have a holder i'd get that one on sheer looks alone.

skoenig · 09-29-2006, 01:56 PM

Wow yeah I don't thnk there's any danger of the arm breaking there I'd be more worried upsetting it and then having to watch it slowly crush my Treo.

~ Steph

09-25-2006, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
RichC Lead Treonaut Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH My Treo: Treo 700p My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 261 Thanks: 10 Thanked 47 Times in 33 Posts	Automotive Treo holder I'm not running GPS on my Treo 700p yet, but would like a better place to position my Treo so I can see the screen while driving. I've been thinking about porting the MP3 to my car radio using the plug while using the Bluetooth for phone. (ie. bottom open for plug) I'm not sure if I'll charge while 'hanging' there but it might be a nice setup especially if I can keep wires to a minimum. I've got too different vehicles and very few ideas as to how to hold it at the moment. Currently just using cup holder in one car and doorhandle in the other. What's the advice from users or Treo gurus .... perhaps I should call them 'Treonauts?' __________________ RichC -- My Desultory Blog

09-26-2006, 06:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
brandon why so cereal? Join Date: Aug 2006 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: XP Posts: 1,545 Thanks: 84 Thanked 128 Times in 101 Posts	i have an Arkon holder, but it's mounted to one of the bolts on the floor of my car. it works great, bought it for around $20 and i've no complaints. like steph said, ebay has great deals on these, just take some time to find what you'd like best. __________________ disclaimer any advice from brandon should be considered carefully as he is evil and will enjoy your suffering.

09-29-2006, 01:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
brandon why so cereal? Join Date: Aug 2006 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: XP Posts: 1,545 Thanks: 84 Thanked 128 Times in 101 Posts	schaefs63, that one kinda looks like a robot arm holding the treo. if i didn't already have a holder i'd get that one on sheer looks alone. __________________ disclaimer any advice from brandon should be considered carefully as he is evil and will enjoy your suffering.

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skoenig Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles My Treo: Treo 700p My Carrier: Sprint My OS: XP Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 98 Thanked 118 Times in 81 Posts	Well I got a car mount with my Palm Navigation 2 package - wiht TOMTOM Navigator 6 and the cute little silver Palm PGS unit. It's a fairly generic mount that has adjustable side bars and movable 'feet' which at first I thought weren't movable - initially they blocked the power port and headphone socket. You should be fine almost any one as they're designed to be generic and adjustable. Arkon seem to do a lot and I have and Arkon Universal via an ebay package deal that I used for a while. All the contact points are padded and adjustable. The sidebars click in and it has a button for releasing. It's a windshield mount which may not suit you - handy tip though, for sedans try turning the mount the other way up I find it doesn't get in the way so much so instead of coming down from the windshield it comes up from the bottom. There's a clever cigarrette lighter version by iGrip that I haven't used but I think may be a nice way to keep the Treo out of the windshield. Shame it doesn't include a charger as well. That would be sweet. They all seem about $20 and frankly I don't think I'd pay more than that anyway. ~ Steph

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skoenig Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles My Treo: Treo 700p My Carrier: Sprint My OS: XP Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 98 Thanked 118 Times in 81 Posts	Agreed, with these things you can also get a used one because it really doesn't matter if it has some wear and tear as long as it holds the phone. ~ Steph

09-27-2006, 01:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
andrew Administrator Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 495 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	I currently have the Arkon model that Steph mentions but I am seriously considering getting the new iGrip Sturdy Swivel Mount because it will correct my Treo from 'bouncing' with the Arkon's flexible arm. I hope this helps. Cheers, A.

09-27-2006, 02:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo 750v My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 125 Thanked 314 Times in 249 Posts	I use a Brodit holder for my T650, it's supplied in two parts, one for what ever device your using and the other designed specifically for each car. They seem to cover pretty much ever make/model out there http://www.brodit.com/

09-28-2006, 12:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
skoenig Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles My Treo: Treo 700p My Carrier: Sprint My OS: XP Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 98 Thanked 118 Times in 81 Posts	I like the modular system and the vent holder there. Is the cradle itself padded in anyway? ~ Steph

09-29-2006, 09:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
schaefs63 A Few Questions.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am intrigued by this one and I am contemplating giving it a try. http://www.autosportcatalog.com/inde...id=3769&cid=46

09-29-2006, 01:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
skoenig Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles My Treo: Treo 700p My Carrier: Sprint My OS: XP Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 98 Thanked 118 Times in 81 Posts	Wow yeah I don't thnk there's any danger of the arm breaking there I'd be more worried upsetting it and then having to watch it slowly crush my Treo. ~ Steph

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