11-07-2004, 05:00 PM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Seidio: G2500 Car Kit for the HP iPAQ hx4700
"Seidio G2500 GPS Ready mount kit is the ultimate car mount for your in-car GPS solution. Although it is model specific, options are available for most of today popular PDA systems and provide a professional, safety and secure fitting in your car."
The G2500 Car Kit appears to be one of the better in-car Pocket PC GPS solutions in the market. It secures your Pocket PC in place while you enjoy the crystal-clear sound delivered by the unit. Other features include a swivel adaptor, and the ability to charge the device via a charging cable, or while hardwired to your car's electrical system. Now that's neat!
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11-07-2004, 05:02 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,725
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That looks great! Now if I only had/needed GPS. Hmm...little out of my price range, plus I may not even have my car at college next year. Cool nonethelesss. 8)
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11-07-2004, 07:51 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 15
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It looks fab - I was contemplating ordering one - but there is a proce disparity between to Europe and US stores - it is more expensive in Europe - even though the prices are both in US Dollars
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11-07-2004, 08:29 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 18
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the build quality isnt too great either, i bought one about a year ago when they just came out, does the job though.
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11-07-2004, 10:03 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 204
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hmm i think i just found both a gps and a car holder for my hx4700. Pls tell me they ship in the EU.
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11-07-2004, 10:57 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 15
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Contemplating this - although the comment about build quality worries me - or the new Brodit mount - I am interested in anyones opinions
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11-08-2004, 12:45 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 792
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I don't mean to take away from this news story, but I have been extremly satisfied with the quality of the Arkon version of this mount that came out a while back which includes the GPS built in. The big thing that I dont like about the Seidio is that it is device specific. I have a drawer full of device specific stuff that I can't use anymore because the stuff isn't compatible with my current device nor the upgraded OS of my old device.
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11-08-2004, 09:18 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 21
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Generic mount
I recommend the use of a mount with built in speaker and power - I have used an Arkon (without built in GPS) for the last two years and it has performed well. I agree with pdadave of the value of the generic approach - I could move to a 2210 without changing anything for my satnav systems.
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11-08-2004, 09:45 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 215
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I have the Brodit powered mount for my iPAQ 4700 http://www.brodit.com/
There are various powered / passive / speaker options. You combine the holder with a car specific "proclip" to mount it on the dashboard. It can come with a cigar lighter plug or be hard wired in.
Excellent build quality too.
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