Car Mount for N7

[dsneedmd]

I need to mount my N7 in my car to use as a 7" GPS. Can you recommend a mount you have use and like?

 

[hunterx82]

I have no suggestions, won't get mine until Christmas anyway. But...why would you want a 7" device as a GPS? Wouldn't this impact your visability driving? Seems like a safety hazard. Just use your phone

 

[anon(692098)]

RAM Mounting Systems, Inc.

RAM Mounts. They have several options to mount the N7, I think the long, seat-bolt, attachment looks like the way to go. I've used several RAM Mounts and they are excellent!

 

[philba]

I drive a prius and it has a largish display (about the size of an N7) in the center of the dash above the the radio. It has a very sh*tty GPS/Map system. Not only is it fugly but the UI is horrendous (it comes with a 200 page manual, take pages to explain how to set up a route, for example). I pretty much avoid it like Justin Beiber, preferring to use my android phone with GMaps/Nav. But it's actually not a hazard at all if I use it. The phone is much more of a hazard, mainly due to it's size. I would love to use an N7 for Nav in my car but there really is no convenient place to put it. I would love to rip out the existing screen and use a 7" android device in it's place.

 

[dsneedmd]

Thanks for the reply & link! Having problems visualizing how the various parts would go in my car. Have you bought a whole system for your N7 to use it in your car?

 

[anon(924308)]

If you want a cheapo one that does the job well, I'd recommend the Arkon one: Amazon.com: Arkon SM517 Windshield Mount for iPad Mini and 7-Inch Tablets: Computers & Accessories
Used to be $12, but I waited a day and it jumped to $18 . Now it's $17, but still a great deal for the price. If you want something flush and aesthetically pleasing, you'd be better off getting an air vent mount, seat belt mount, or something custom.

 

[Roy_Baty]

Has anybody tried the "As seen on TV" GripGo? Two for $15, and I *know* it'll also work with an iPhone when I'm hauling that...

 

[barry_g]

Can anyone recommend a good air vent mount?

 

[admkrikt]

If you want a cheapo one that does the job well, I'd recommend the Arkon one: Amazon.com: Arkon SM517 Windshield Mount for iPad Mini and 7-Inch Tablets: Computers & Accessories
Used to be $12, but I waited a day and it jumped to $18 . Now it's $17, but still a great deal for the price. If you want something flush and aesthetically pleasing, you'd be better off getting an air vent mount, seat belt mount, or something custom.

+1 on the Arkon mounts...

 

[ShinyTop]

I got this one from Amazon: Amazon.com: iKross Car Dashboard Mount Holder for 5" - 10" Smartphohes & Tablets: Apple iPad 2, 3, 4 iPad Mini, Acer Iconia Tab A500, A700, W510, A210, A110; Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF201, TF300, Infinity TF700, VivoTab RT Tab; Samsung Galaxy Tab 2,

It works well, only gotcha is that the base is large and you must have a flat service that large for it to hold. The top of my dash would not work but I found an area on the side of the dash. Appears to be very strong.

 

[barry_g]

I got this one from Amazon:

Does the rotating arm holding the Tablet lock into place? I recently bought a mount and the tablet freely rotated with no provision to lock the preferred angle.

 

[ShinyTop]

Does the rotating arm holding the Tablet lock into place? I recently bought a mount and the tablet freely rotated with no provision to lock the preferred angle.

Yes, has a locking nut that you tighten as much as you need.

 

[Fanline]

I like the suction winshield mount on wanpool, you can change the view angle 360? , it perfectly fits in the case, and stick very secured as I tested.