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YOUR RESEARCHBought iPad mini for GPS - In car holder?
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So instead of forking out thousands for a new in-car GPS (hey this is Switzerland so everything is expensive) and have it installed by pros' I bought an iPad Retina mini with A-GPS instead for the car.
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I have used Ram mounts with a few motorcycles for GPS mounts, and they are great.
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I have used these in cars and motorcycles with no worries.
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I do want to keep my 2002 C4S as original as possible, and that includes keeping the PCM 1.0 16 bit, the old type phone handset, the 6 CD changer in the front etc so I'm happy with this solution (I even got a cassette to mini-jack for my 160Gb iPod which works fantastic), contrary to what I wrote in a different post some time back (change of heart)...
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So instead of forking out thousands for a new in-car GPS (hey this is Switzerland so everything is expensive) and have it installed by pros' I bought an iPad Retina mini with A-GPS instead for the car.
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I do want to keep my 2002 C4S as original as possible, and that includes keeping the PCM 1.0 16 bit, the old type phone handset, the 6 CD changer in the front etc so I'm happy with this solution (I even got a cassette to mini-jack for my 160Gb iPod which works fantastic), contrary to what I wrote in a different post some time back (change of heart)...
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So instead of forking out thousands for a new in-car GPS (hey this is Switzerland so everything is expensive) and have it installed by pros' I bought an iPad Retina mini with A-GPS instead for the car.
I do want to keep my 2002 C4S as original as possible, and that includes keeping the PCM 1.0 16 bit, the old type phone handset, the 6 CD changer in the front etc so I'm happy with this solution (I even got a cassette to mini-jack for my 160Gb iPod which works fantastic), contrary to what I wrote in a different post some time back (change of heart)...
So, now I'm wondering if anyone knows of a bracket/holder I can get for my iPad Retina so I do not have to sit with it in my lap? I do not want to drill or use sticky tape...
Cheerio,
//F
Thanks guys...
Has anyone else any actual experience with any of these products or somethign different maybe? Photos of other solutions would also be highly apreciated...
I did a custom in-dash mount on my 996, but built a very simple but also custom magnetic mount for our new Q5...
I've also done several mounts with Ram mount components (F150, Touareg, etc).
996 in-dash iPad Mini...
Q5 iPad Mini Magnetic mount... My new favorite way to mount iPad mini's and iPhones
This is with an iPhone 5, but I'm now using an iPad mini in the same spot.
PanaVise makes custom metal brackets for different cars, but alas not for the Q5 which is why I made my own similar bracket. Here's the 996 version. Could be used either as a base for a Ram cradle or as a magnetic mount.
Ram mounts can be used in lots of different configurations, including a simple but strong suction cup mount. I use them on several other vehicles...
I have an LG something-or-other tablet with a with a case that has a protective front flap. So of course the flap is as tall and wide as the tablet.
I insert the flap in between the bottom of the stereo and the top of the CD storage.
It looks okay, is easily removable when I park in an unfamiliar place, and stays put in all but the sharpest maneuvers. Best of all, it costs nothing.
@pfbz
looks absolutely superb with the iPad mini "built" into the 996 dash... I have see this elsewhere as well, but not quite ready to take that plunge - also I want to keep the car as original as I can.
I was thinking about the bracket thing as well, but again I feel it takes away some of the aesthetics of the interior...
Maybe I should just stick to the missus to hold the iPad for me when driving ;-)
@Seeeu911,
I have the Air-con module placed where you have your mini, but guess it would work out okish...
Have you secured it somehow or just placed it loosely (if it makes sense)?
I much prefer the Ram Mount X holder. Why? Because it can hold your item WITH a case. Doesn't matter what kind of case your item has...plastic, leather, etc. The Ram Mount will hold it.
I have used these in cars and motorcycles with no worries.
I have my mini mounted just like Seeeu911, I've place a piece of cardboard to act as a wedge to keep it secured. I also have the adapter chord from the back of the radio ( using the disc changer input) coming up in that that hooks up to my iPod.
Do you by any chance have a photo of this to give me an idea? Sounds very interesting and if I could add something similar to my 16Bit PCM 1.0 it would be great...
Might as well just use google maps. It has turn by turn audio and also has offline if you want to store a map region for offline. Btw, Google bought Waze so might as well go with the parent.
I tried Google Maps on my iphone yesterday.
Seems to give great turn by turn instructions.
Now I don't need GPS navigation for my 997
Just going to use my iphone
I'll have to research how to do that
I just read:
Features that require a network connection, like directions and Navigation aren't available offline.
Interesting.
Yup, for $1.3 billion. Yes, that's billion. For a company with $0 revenue. Obviously they saw something they liked, as did Facebook, who Google had to outbid.
But while google maps has started to incorporate some of the real time data gleaned from Waze users, they are not the same app. All I can say is try them back-to-back. Waze absolutely rocks for an in-car mounted GPS system..
Agreed. While some might find Google maps to be perfectly capable, others might find Waze more user friendly in the automotive environment. However Google Auto coming up should resolve that. But for those that don't want to wait, Waze might be a good solution in the mean time.
I have used Ram mounts with a few motorcycles for GPS mounts, and they are great. Well-built, and versatile. A quality product, and priced to match. But I think you get what you paid for.
When your GPS mount breaks on a bike, it's a near certainty that you lose both the mount and the GPS in the process. Robust mounts are a necessity.
