09-04-2003, 11:00 AM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,060
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Arkon Powered Multimedia Mount Reviewed
"The best use for GPS is in the car, right? So, ok, you take your nifty little combo into the car and you're having a ball with it, driving all over the place, mapping routes, and thrilling to the fact that your Pocket PC knows exactly where you are, every minute! Only problem is, you are now officially a reckless driver."
...And so begins PocketNow's terrific review of the Arkon Powered Multimedia Mount kit. This is a bit like those kits for mounting your Pocket PC/GPS/mobile phone to the dashboard of your car, but it is MUCH more flexible and useful than the others. This article has no fewer than 32 photos and pages of text that describe in detail how well the Arkon kit works. If you use your Pocket PC or GPS in your automobile at all, you owe it to yourself to read this review.
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09-04-2003, 12:27 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13
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Hello. New to this forum.
I'm wondering which GPS solution (CF / SDIO) is verified to be compatible with WinMobile 2003? Anyone has experience with these? 8)
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09-04-2003, 12:38 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 90
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Velcro on dash + velcro on expansion pack = the cheapest, least obtrusive, easiest to install, and easiest to mount/dismount kit in the world.
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09-04-2003, 01:43 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 152
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This Arkon is a great all-round solution, but it's nothing short of a monster in terms of volume and weight, not to mention a thief-magnet :-(
Still if your speaker is lacking (54xx, etc...) then it's the only game in town...with the Seidio mount http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductD...ctCode=BD-SMK1 , its "siamese" brother!
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09-04-2003, 01:47 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 495
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i like the subtle way it seamlessly blends with the asthetics of the car 8O
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09-04-2003, 03:46 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,162
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Doesn't this just make you a less reckless driver? :?
It is a HUGE improvement over fumbling for your PDA on the seat next to you - but anything that takes your eyes off the road is a hazzard.
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09-04-2003, 04:00 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,049
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I think it is good and useful to have obviously, but taking your eyes off of the road is always a bad thing. Postitioning is key to having one of these. It is ok for quick glanses, but be prepared ahead of time, stay on the right lane, and be prepared to pull over. It is better injuring someone else or yourself.
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09-04-2003, 04:03 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,162
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Originally Posted by Thinkingmandavid
It is better injuring someone else or yourself.
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I know this was not intentional.. but that sentence just doesn't sound good. :lol:
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09-04-2003, 07:13 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 32
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I had the Arkon windshield mount (non powered) for my Dell/Holux GPS combo. I replaced it with a ProClip. ProClip holds the PDA much more secure and the mount itself doesn't take up much room as compared to the Arkon.
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09-04-2003, 08:49 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 6
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Another vote for the ProClip! They've got a huge variety of custom fit devices for almost anywhere in the car and have custom holders for almost any PDA including iPAQs with or without expansion packs.
I'm very impressed with the system and highly recommend it.
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