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 Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:35 am |
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Hi guys,
So me being me just searched halfords for a phone holder, found this one:
www.halfords.com/webap...yId_226213
Thought great! That looks smart and it'll charge it at the same time! so off I trot to halfords to buy it, I buy it, get home and plug it in... then I realise there was a huge flaw with my plan ... the cigar lighter is right next to the gear stick, although an optimal position for my phone, not optimal for the gear stick hitting my phone.
So, what would you suggest?
Installing another cigarette lighter somewhere else?
Selling this one and buying another one (a vent one) (any recommendations please!) ?
Thanks
maybe next time i'll think more before I go buying 
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:37 am |
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Joined: Apr 26, 2010
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Location: Herts/London
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:39 am |
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Joined: Oct 27, 2010
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Location: swindon wilts
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Fail lol.
Ive only just started using my 206 so been trying my phone out in differant places. As it is I've now got a spare ash tray and converting it into a holder for my iPhone as I use it for music as well.
I will put pics up once all sorted.
Chris.
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:42 am |
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that's a good idea dan!
idk where i'd secure the four of them hmm
and yeah ernie it was a fail, interested to see how yours comes out 
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:20 am |
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Joined: Sep 11, 2010
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Location: Chelmsford, Essex
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I use (and have done for many years) Brodit Pro Clips and Holders - expensive, but bloody awesome, wire doesn't get in the way either. Just Google them - I think the 206 has 4-5 places where you can have a Proclip. Really looks smart.
K
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:32 am |
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Hm, I just saw them Kiph, but I don't really want to be drilling holes in my car, because when it comes to selling it might be a pain in the ass.
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:37 am |
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| myke wrote: |
| Hm, I just saw them Kiph, but I don't really want to be drilling holes in my car, because when it comes to selling it might be a pain in the as*. |
But you don't drill them.. the Pro Clips just clip in (hence the name!), and you screw the holder to the ProClip. So when you ut a come to sell your car you can just unclip the Proclip and then buy a new one for your new car.
Look at www.dsldevelopments.com/ for the Pro Clips and Holders
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:43 am |
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hmmm it's a bit more than i'd like to pay 
man who would've thought it'd be so difficult to find a holder for a htc hero :l
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:46 am |
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I know they are pricey , but well worth it.. I had one for my Hero, very nice to have it charging too, it meant I used to have Google Maps Navigation on for directions
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:32 pm |
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:35 pm |
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a mobile phone? 
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:53 pm |
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| myke wrote: |
a mobile phone? |
the point is it shows taking 12v from the reading/map light, converting it to 5v (what most in-car gadgets use) and getting into the visor - so why not a phone charger/holder in the visor?
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:12 am |
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| colinn wrote: |
| myke wrote: |
a mobile phone? |
the point is it shows taking 12v from the reading/map light, converting it to 5v (what most in-car gadgets use) and getting into the visor - so why not a phone charger/holder in the visor? |
that's quite a good idea ... might consider it, ta
ok so i've just found out i can return it within 28 days  ... so I'm going to get my Dad to take it back for me, because I'll be at college.
So the story ends happy, and I've learnt my lesson!
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:31 pm |
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:04 pm |
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thanks tom but don't particularly want it blocking my clock! ;p
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