Type of GPS/PDA mount & where on dashboard

Don't know what your Ipaq looks like or how bulky. We bought a Magellan Meridian (hand held, but has car bracket as well), and debated where it would fit. Only requirement was that it's aerial clear the dashboard. We thought on the dash rather to exposed to heat, sunlight and prying eyes, so have it attached just above the glovebox (nissan patrol), as there is a flattish plate above the glovebox. It is easy for the "co-pilot" to read, and doesn't get in the way at all. The guy we bought it from had it in a hilux, just to the left of the centre column. In the nissan, that would have been too low, and got in the way of the passenger. It just plugs into the cig. lighter, and can be easily removed to take as a hand held (on AA batteries).

Hi Aussie

I have mine on my drivers side pilar. I have no handle there, so i took off the plastic to locate the bolt holes that are already in the pilar and use them for my ram mount. It sits there and does not block any vision.

cheers

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Mounted my GPS on top of the dashpod. right easy view.

Warren,

I have a RAm mount suction to the windscreen..........no holes and no vibration. Also have GPS with suction cap to windscreen.

Hi - just a suggestion - before you buy the RAM mount for the PDA check out http://www.gomadic.com/ I purchased a mount from them for my Dell AXIM and it is great. They are well priced, good quality and they ship regularly to Australia. Delivery took about 1 week. I highly recommend their gear.

I had a look around at the RAM mounts when I was setting up my GPS and PDA combination and thought they were a bit expensive.

I had my IPAQ 3900 mounted on a suction mount for the whole 7,000ks of our trip last year plus every other trip since. Its never budged so I'll stick with it - although I now have a Tablet PC (Courtesy of work) which will require something more robust.

Gaz

if you go to www.versatrue.com you can see the cradles and bits they supply. You can specify what PDA and car etc to determine what the options are for you. If you see something you want to buy, ask exploroz for prices.

hi,

you may find what you're looking for here

http://www.thecarkitcompany.com.au/category.asp?productCategoryID=2

we also have dashmounts that are vehicle-specific to ensure a hole-free sturdy installation of your cradle. Often in a variety of positions to choose from.

cheers,

clive

Here's mine if it helps.

http://www.geocities.com/cruiserpics/ipaq/

Hi

I have used silicone to stick mine to the dash. Cut a hole through the dash mat and instead of using these stupid bitumim pads that come with the mount (they go soft woth heat and the mount falls off) I used the silicone. it is a lot more stable and secure and fairly easy to remove and peel away the left over so that you can't even see where it was. Also means no holes.

See here for my setup.

Regards
David

I know this is an old post but re: laptop mounts go to www.gamberjohnson.com and amongst the many exciting products is a mount for laptops. Versatrue and GamberJohnson products are now available through Exploroz