Car mount

[meme me]

I need a psp car mount (maybe vent) now the gps is working well (Thanks Deniska et al)
what have people got apart from the Arkon?
Thanks

[Codaz]

The arkon is a bit expensive (40 bucks including shiping).

[meme me]

The arkon is a bit expensive (40 bucks including shiping).
whats why i want to know what other people use
i saw some cheap white ones maybe they will spray

[kamatschka]

I received my Carmount Today...

It's the Arkon VG935 ... It was delivered from Britain to Germany and I must say ists really good...

I tested how stable it would be on the WindShield... It is really tightly...

I can also heave my really heavy Desk with my 17 " CRT and other stuff on it with this Arkon VG935....




So.. I'm really satisfied with this product and it's worth to pay about 25 € .... :thumbup:


greetz kamatschka

[deniska]

doews it allow mounting PSP-290 on top of usb port?

[kamatschka]

I have no PSP-290 to attach to the PSP-USB Port but it looks good for PSP-290 owners!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

I took a Pic....

Click to enlarge!!


http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/7365/arconuppersidere8.th.gif (http://img358.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arconuppersidere8.gif)

greetz kamatschka

[leaod]

I received my Carmount Today...

It's the Arkon VG935 ... It was delivered from Britain to Germany and I must say ists really good...

I tested how stable it would be on the WindShield... It is really tightly...

I can also heave my really heavy Desk with my 17 " CRT and other stuff on it with this Arkon VG935....




So.. I'm really satisfied with this product and it's worth to pay about 25 € .... :thumbup:


greetz kamatschka

Nice to know it, I was looking for a good one to buy.

[leaod]

I have no PSP-290 to attach to the PSP-USB Port but it looks good for PSP-290 owners!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

I took a Pic....

Click to enlarge!!


http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/7365/arconuppersidere8.th.gif (http://img358.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arconuppersidere8.gif)

greetz kamatschka
I dont know, looking at that picture I dont think that it will work with PSP-290 :/

[JoQ]

I think it will work, if it doesn't just cut out the parts that's needed for it to fit...
Thanks for the pic!

[kamatschka]

why not..???

Can someon take a picture of the PSP-290 attached to the PSP from the top to compare if it could fit!?

Sorry for my english.. I'm not using a dictionary!! ;-)

EDIT:


This thing on the top of the Arcon CarMount can be removed and modified that the PSP-290 can fit or you can screw somethin HomeMade to this Carmount instead of the original supplied holder for the top of the PSP. !!


click to enlarge !

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4562/arcon2nd8.th.gif (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arcon2nd8.gif)

[leaod]

kamatschka thanks for that pictures, now Im decided to buy :P

[JoQ]

I'm thinking of buying one myself, an Arkon will it be!
But what is the differance between VG934 and VG935?
Which is the best? The VG934 doesn't have that extra "arm", but is it necessary? And what is "5” Windshield Suction" and 7"?

http://www.arkon.com/pspmount.php

Thanks!

[ShUr1k3n]

I received my Carmount Today...

It's the Arkon VG935 ... It was delivered from Britain to Germany and I must say ists really good...

I tested how stable it would be on the WindShield... It is really tightly...

I can also heave my really heavy Desk with my 17 " CRT and other stuff on it with this Arkon VG935....




So.. I'm really satisfied with this product and it's worth to pay about 25 € .... :thumbup:


greetz kamatschka

Where do you buy it?

[nuclear_j]

Here is the mount I use. It is more expensive than the Arkon.

http://www.gpscity.com/item-ram/ramb166pd2.htm

I think i may get the Arkon to see what the difference is between the two.

And it does not interfere with the sony -290

What I like about this one is that it is fully adjustable in any direction. It has two swivel ball joints that allow it's flexibility. And to loosen both joints all you have to do is unscrew one knob.

http://www.nuclearjellyfish.com/pics/psp_ebay_07.jpg

http://www.nuclearjellyfish.com/pics/psp_ebay_08.jpg

http://www.nuclearjellyfish.com/pics/psp_ebay_09.jpg

http://www.nuclearjellyfish.com/pics/psp_ebay_10.jpg

http://www.nuclearjellyfish.com/pics/psp_ebay_11.jpg

http://www.nuclearjellyfish.com/pics/psp_ebay_17.jpg

[nuclear_j]

I'm thinking of buying one myself, an Arkon will it be!
But what is the differance between VG934 and VG935?
Which is the best? The VG934 doesn't have that extra "arm", but is it necessary? And what is "5” Windshield Suction" and 7"?

http://www.arkon.com/pspmount.php

Thanks!


The 5" and 7" means 5 inches and 7 inches. How far the mount extends.

[PSP[skitz]]

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/7705/dsc03579nq6.th.jpg (http://img367.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03579nq6.jpg)
http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/448/dsc03578bl8.th.jpg (http://img464.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03578bl8.jpg)

I just recieve my ARKON VG935. It works with the PSP-290, but you have to tilt it a little. But the two legs are adjusted with springs, so the psp will fit tight.

[leaod]

I bought the same, bad point is the two legs cover the sound system ( very bad point) and to works with the PSP-290 i had to make a small hole at the top of the support to fix it.

But anyway is a very safe car mount.




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http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/448/dsc03578bl8.th.jpg (http://img464.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03578bl8.jpg)

I just recieve my ARKON VG935. It works with the PSP-290, but you have to tilt it a little. But the two legs are adjusted with springs, so the psp will fit tight.

[tigerjk1410]

are there any cheaper alternatives? i'm not quite ready to throw down almost $50 for a car mount.

if not has anyone "frankensteined" a mount? i may have to look into doing that.

[Raiderman]

I paid $15.00 plus $6.00 shipping?? Amazon

[nuclear_j]

http://www.nuclearjellyfish.com/pics/pspgps06.JPG

http://www.nuclearjellyfish.com/pics/pspgps03.JPG

http://www.nuclearjellyfish.com/pics/pspgps04.JPG

For the Akron mounts, just use it upside down.:thumbup: And the 290 Fits like a glove and nothing interferes with anything, well the brightness button is a little difficult to get to but doable.

[Raiderman]

Nice pics! I had heard you could flip it upside down and make it work perfectly.

[manborn]

i bought the 935 but had to sent it back for defects plus it's out of stuck. i have the choice of the 934 and 967. i know the 934 will fit the psp-290 just as good as the 935 but is it the same for the 967?

who's got the 967 and what makes it better than the 935 if it is?

thanks!:confused:

[megagab]

Here is the mount I use. It is more expensive than the Arkon.

http://www.gpscity.com/item-ram/ramb166pd2.htm

I think i may get the Arkon to see what the difference is between the two.

And it does not interfere with the sony -290

What I like about this one is that it is fully adjustable in any direction. It has two swivel ball joints that allow it's flexibility. And to loosen both joints all you have to do is unscrew one knob.


I'll go with that one too, I compared the shipping cost and in the end, that one will only cost 10$ more than the Akron.

And I really like the swivel ball joints!
I can't wait to try it out!

[Mobz87]

This is my car mount bought off ebay
One like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Suction-Mount-Holder-Stand-Cradle-10-For-Sony-PSP_W0QQitemZ150121830212QQihZ005QQcategoryZ122516 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/4948/img0257wl4.jpg
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/9683/img0256ng0.jpg
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/5725/img0258do1.jpg
http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/1517/img0265wy6.jpg
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4394/img0266cb1.jpg

[manborn]

looks hot but how sturdy is the suction? i really don't want to make a turn and have the entire assembly fly out the window

[megagab]

I got mine in the mail today!!! :thumbup:

Thats what i call FAST!
I ordered 2 days ago :D
It's the RAM one ( http://www.gpscity.com/item-ram/ramb166pd2.htm )


It's perfect, it fits like a glove with the mid-size clamps.

Here's some pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/IMG_2231.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/IMG_2232.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/IMG_2233.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/IMG_2234.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/IMG_2236.jpg


Edit: Hehehe, I just noticed that the date is wrong on my PSP :)

[Mobz87]

looks hot but how sturdy is the suction? i really don't want to make a turn and have the entire assembly fly out the window

It wouldn´t... the suction is really strong as long as the window is clean... it is definitely the 16$ worth !!

[cuizable]

I got mine in the mail today!!! :thumbup:

Thats what i call FAST!
I ordered 2 days ago :D
It's the RAM one ( http://www.gpscity.com/item-ram/ramb166pd2.htm )


It's perfect, it fits like a glove with the mid-size clamps.

Here's some pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/IMG_2231.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/IMG_2232.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/IMG_2233.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/IMG_2234.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/IMG_2236.jpg


Edit: Hehehe, I just noticed that the date is wrong on my PSP :)

The PSP looks like it can get out from the sides,is it possible for this model?
Nice camera by the way,is it a Sony? :)

[dreetje9]

This is my car mount bought off ebay
One like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Suction-Mount-Holder-Stand-Cradle-10-For-Sony-PSP_W0QQitemZ150121830212QQihZ005QQcategoryZ122516 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/4948/img0257wl4.jpg
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/9683/img0256ng0.jpg
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/5725/img0258do1.jpg

Could you make a picture of the backside of the clamp.

I'm planning to use navigation on my motorcycle, and just need the clamp.

So I just wanna know if i can get the clamp of easily, or if I have to tear the whole thing apart......

[Mobz87]

Could you make a picture of the backside of the clamp.

I'm planning to use navigation on my motorcycle, and just need the clamp.

So I just wanna know if i can get the clamp of easily, or if I have to tear the whole thing apart......


http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/1517/img0265wy6.jpg
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4394/img0266cb1.jpg

You mean like this?

[dreetje9]

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/1517/img0265wy6.jpg
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4394/img0266cb1.jpg

You mean like this?


:thumbup: Thank you

[JoQ]

Mobz87, nice mount. I'm thinking of one myself, but i saw there where two different types, one is 10" and the other 13", whats really the different, and what size is yours?

[Mobz87]

my is 10"... but if I am buying a new one someday I will buy a 13" because then you will have the PSP a little closer to you..

[Liquid Smoke]

i just bought the same kind Mobz posted off ebay today, was like $12, will have to wait like a week till it comes in.

[Mobz87]

i just bought the same kind Mobz posted off ebay today, was like $12, will have to wait like a week till it comes in.

make that 2weeks if you are from USA or europa.. :)
but if you can wait some weeks you got alot for small money on ebay :P:thumbup:

[Qman46]

I got an arkon from through an amazon seller for like 20 bucks. Flipped it upside down and it works fine with the 290. I was really displeased with the 290, and decided to buy a GPSlim 236 and a premade cable from that paypal guy who sells them. Got the Holux for 43 including shipping (a steal). With the 290 in my room, i got 1-2 sat's and no fix. The Gpslim I get 10-12 and a fix in about 15-20 seconds. Its amazingly better. I'm probably going to sell my 290 if anyones interested.

[megagab]

The PSP looks like it can get out from the sides,is it possible for this model?
Nice camera by the way,is it a Sony? :)

Nope, it fits really tight, the clamp at the bottom move up and down to release the psp but you have to push hard for it to move.
So there is no way it's coming out of there by accident.

As for the camera, it's a Canon PowerShot S2IS. :)

[JoQ]

Mobz87, dont really understand what the difference is between 10" and 13", what do u mean by saying it will come closer to you?

Please explain!

[megagab]

Mobz87, dont really understand what the difference is between 10" and 13", what do u mean by saying it will come closer to you?

Please explain!

The shaft length will be 13 inches instead of 10 inches.
So if you stick it on the windshield, the PSP will be 3 inches closer to your face with the 13 inches one...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/megagab/img0257wl4.jpg

[Sinistar]

I bought this mount at Best Buy today for like $30
http://www.bracketron.com/xmain/uch100bl.php

It's OK, but in my Saturn it sucks because my cup holder is in front of my gear shift and if I switch to 3rd gear the gearshift bumps into the PSP. I'm going to return it and get something else.. I'm looking for some other sort of mount besides vent mount or windshield mount.

[howlingblue]

hey, I heard that there's an arkon mount that mounts to the vent of a car.....

Which one is it? none of them really state that they can be mounted that way....

Thanks!

[Ninja_NZ]

Anyone tried the PSP Magic Stand?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Magic-Stand-Car-Mount-Holder-for-Sony-Playstation-PSP_W0QQitemZ170138372027QQihZ007QQcategoryZ122516 QQcmdZViewItem

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/14/39605614_full.jpg


If so, does it get in the way of the PSP-290?


Cheers

[Codaz]

It looks rubbish quality. Don't want to let the psp fall of it onto my car floor or something.

[JimmySprinkle]

Alright, I'm going to put my opinion in about these "Magic Stands" and the other ones that look like them. I got a 13" model off eBay for about $15. Worked great for about 3 days. I left it in my car all day, but one day when I went to work, the suction cup holder warped in the sun, and it wouldn't hold a decent grip on the windsheild anymore. AFter one more week of use, I went to turn the PSP screen to better fit my view, and the rod connecting the base to the PSP actually broke. Taking a look inside, all that's holding the PSP up is a thin mallable metal, maybe alluminum or lead (lol, god forbid. it is from China afterall). Anyways, now im looking to get a more "solid" PSP car stand.

[Ninja_NZ]

Thanks JimmySprinkle, now I know that I'm not going to get one now.


What about this one?

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/12/35868112_full.jpg

Only concern is that this holder may obstruct the use of the PSP-290.

[deniska]

I am also not a bug fan of suction cups, so I got gthe arkon mount which attaches to vents on dashboard...

[howlingblue]

I am also not a bug fan of suction cups, so I got gthe arkon mount which attaches to vents on dashboard...

That's what I wanted to know earlier, lol, which one is that? No one really answered my question......

All of the Arkon stands look solid, but I don't want a suction cup model, and I don't have enough of a flat surface for the one that sticks on a flat surface, so I figured the vent mount would be best.

[dreetje9]

Alright, I'm going to put my opinion in about these "Magic Stands" and the other ones that look like them. I got a 13" model off eBay for about $15. Worked great for about 3 days. I left it in my car all day, but one day when I went to work, the suction cup holder warped in the sun, and it wouldn't hold a decent grip on the windsheild anymore. AFter one more week of use, I went to turn the PSP screen to better fit my view, and the rod connecting the base to the PSP actually broke. Taking a look inside, all that's holding the PSP up is a thin mallable metal, maybe alluminum or lead (lol, god forbid. it is from China afterall). Anyways, now im looking to get a more "solid" PSP car stand.

Your not the only one with that problem, I had the same thing while driving a route on my motorcycle, I also wanted to change the angle of the stand, and the stand snapped inside the suction-part of the stand.

Not really a problem, I've got a solution that works even better than with the suction section, tomorrow I'll make a picture.

[Codaz]

But you drive on a motorcycle Dreetje :)

That solution ain't for people with cars right ;)

Laat die pic maar zien gast :D

[sleekyboy24]

20227

[Ninja_NZ]

Well I bought this one (http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/12/35868112_full.jpg) and have had it for 2 days and so far it's going OK:-

Here's 2 pic's of it. It also came with an attachment to attach it to the vents, but I have yet to try it out.

[dreetje9]

Here's the pic of the solution for the bikers who use te stand:

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6154/cimg1595uw3.jpg

Works even better than the suction-pad on the tank :)

[Codaz]

The gooseneck vibrates a LOT during bumps i think.

Or isn't that true ?

Ninja i like that solution, apart from the gooseneck !

[PDG]

The gooseneck vibrates a LOT during bumps i think.

Or isn't that true ?

Ninja i like that solution, apart from the gooseneck !

Im just qurious about rain and a psp mounted on a Moto ;)

As long as you use the GPS in sunny conditions :thumbup:

[dreetje9]

Im just qurious about rain and a psp mounted on a Moto ;)

As long as you use the GPS in sunny conditions :thumbup:

I've made a raincover for it, but I need to think of a more practical solution, maybe some sort of plastic cover, I'm still brainstorming on it.

[Sinistar]

Well I bought this one (http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/12/35868112_full.jpg) and have had it for 2 days and so far it's going OK:-

Here's 2 pic's of it. It also came with an attachment to attach it to the vents, but I have yet to try it out.


Hey whats the name of that one and where did you get it? I'd like one that had both suctioned and air vent mounts.

[JimmySprinkle]

Well, I went with the Arkon VG935. I got for about $17 though the amazon market place.

http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-VG935-PSP-CONSOLE-MOUNT/dp/B000H7OOS0/ref=sr_1_6/104-9625228-3622356?ie=UTF8&m=A3AK1K19MPF0E2&s=generic&qid=1187554510&sr=1-6

You can get it there for about $20 new.

What I like about this one is that it has a huge range of motion, as well as the fact that the rigid locking arms mean the PSP doesnt rattle around like the fexible arm ones.

Here's a few pics

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3306/img15451so4.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img15451so4.jpg)
Here's a shot of it in my car

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/8623/img15481vo3.th.jpg (http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img15481vo3.jpg)
An example of its range of motion

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/4941/img15471mi0.th.jpg (http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img15471mi0.jpg)
There's my old crappy one on the left, and the Arkon on the right. Notice how much bigger the Arkon one is. It also holds the PSP quite firmly.

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1753/img15461pb8.th.jpg (http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img15461pb8.jpg)
And here is the mount fully extened hanging off one of my records. As you can see, it is more than capable of holding the PSP as full length.

Well, I hope this helps some of you make a decision. I know I'm never using a cobra stand again, and for the past 3 weeks, the Arkon stand had more than satisfied me, especially since it costs just a few bucks more that the other stands.

[JimmySprinkle]

Oh and Ninja, be very careful with the stand that you bought, because except for the head part, it looks exactly like my old one. Make sure you never try to bend the tube near the head or the base, thats where they break really easilly. And also, never leave the stand mounted on your windsheild when you're not using it. If you leave it in the sun, the heat will warp the plastic base, conforming it to the curve of the windsheild. Once that pastic base is warped, it wont keep a vacuum in the suction cup, rendering it useless.

[yenracer]

20227

where did you get that mount? can you give me the brand and model thanks man

[Kupo24z]

im looking for a vent mount, but havnt found one yet, any have links to where i can buy one? I live in Arizona and dont have access to covered parking :/ so its death to all plastics on my windshield

[Sinistar]

Kupo, where do you live in AZ? I'm in teh Phoenix area.. I bought the bracketron windshield mount at Best Buy. It works pretty good but I only out it on when I need it. I was thinking about getting the vent mount, but I don't want anything covering up the vents in the hot AZ sun.. I need the AC to keep cool :)

[Spike23qq]

where did you get that mount? can you give me the brand and model thanks man

Same....hopefully some answers soon.

[Rgonzalez79]

Does the 290 work better with a car mount?
Does the mount give less PSP interference

Thanks

[Nieko]

Most mounts are plastic, so the difference will be negligible. I've seen some metal cover "mod" somewhere, that might work, but if you're looking for seriously better reception, try the extension cable at http://pc-mobile.net/pspue1.htm.

[zach5555]

is there a good car mount for the psp slim?, because my old fat psp stand doesnt hold the new slim
Please let me know

[zach5555]

so is there a car mount that can hold the psp slim, also i have a holux 240 so i need the serial port to be uncovered by it