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Old 06-19-2013, 12:18 PM   #344
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I thought I would share my current in-car tablet setup. I'm using a Nexus 7 with the [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BR3Q9TK/"]iOttie Easy Smart Tap Dashboard Car Holder[/ame]. Initially I had tried a [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C31MF0W/"]cd-slot holder[/ame] and a [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VG6LDE/"]different dash holder[/ame] but they were too wobly and didn't properly mount to a curved dash, respectively. The iOttie is overall pretty nice as it's very flexible in terms of where you can mount it. It also allows for easy release of your tablet if you want to take it out. It was really designed for the iPad mini but comes with an adapter (see pics below) for smaller tablets. It will NOT fit larger tablets than the iPad mini.

The first pic below almost represents my (drivers) vantage point. For me it was important that the mount/tablet did the following:
  1. Not block my view of the road in anyway
  2. Allow me to still see/use the radio
  3. Not completely block the air vents
I think the iOttie w/ a Nexus 7 does all of this!







Overall I think its a pretty clean install, other than the foam piece. I used that piece to somewhat "dampen" vibrations/bumps but I may change this out to something cleaner. Also note that suction/adhesive pad really sticks. I've been using it about a week now without any signs of it coming off in heat/bumps/etc.

--yamsta

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