Lap Top holder/trays

Submitted: Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 09:59

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johnnymc

can anyone put me onto a supplier or manufacturer of lap top trays for in vehicle application. thanks

Reply By: Member - Willie , Sydney. - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10:32

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10:32

I had mine made by an EO person who used to install cameras in race cars and now has a metal fabrication place in NW Sydney . It took him a lot of time and he did not charge me nearly enough for the fantastic job he did . I do not think he is not keen to do any more .

He designed a bracket that utilised the two mounting bolts of the front passenger seat and had an arm going down and attaching to the side of transmission tunnel . My passenger seat is permanently as far back as it will go , but that's not a problem for me .

I think it is a matter of designing what you want and having it made or buying one of the mounts sold by GPSoz .

Regards ,

Willie

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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 13:01

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 13:01

howz abouit putting up a couple of pics??

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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Sydney. - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 16:42

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 16:42

Dave ,

All gear packed up in car and I don't want to get it all out again . Can you please remind me when I get back and I will take photos and email them to you .

My black windows are still perfect - thanks .

Willie .

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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10:50

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10:50

I have a very good one that I dont use any more. Its a top tray off a Ram Mount POD III It fits any laptop from 12" up as it is sprung and slides to correct width. It has four adjustable clamps for any thickness lappy.

Cost over $100 with Pod III will sell it for $50 Only been used twice and I decided to use an 8" screen instead.

You can see the Ram Mount stuff here
www.ja-gps.com.au

and a pic of the POD III and the top tray is attached

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Follow Up By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 12:08

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 12:08

I'll take it if he doesn't. ;-)

PM sent.

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Follow Up By: johnnymc - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 16:33

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 16:33

Graham would love that stand have sent you a message hope to hear from you soon regards johnny

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Follow Up By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 17:08

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 17:08

And I've got the pod parts legs, mounting brackets (feet) and top bracket if you want those. May have to be bent to suit your vehicle. Had a custom job made (see my profile page there are a few photo's there).

Cheers. Mick

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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 18:08

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 18:08

The legs rebend fine Have bent a couple of mine at least 3 times with no probs They are $30 each if u need to replace any. Available from Johnny Appleseed Gps Shops
The lengths are 30in 24 & 20ins long all the same price.
Tha straighter u keep them the more rigid the setup
So there u r Johnny Now the whole lot is available What U say

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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11:43

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11:43

The Ram Mount is also available from GPSOZ.

(scroll down to the bottom)

I have found them a very good company to deal with.

Bill.

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Reply By: unimog - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 14:30

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 14:30

One of them is easy to source on Ebay.com
Not Ebay.com.au!!!

Try the USA version, Ebay.com and you'll hit by about 200 items on 'lap top mount'...

Ah, the technology...

There is one on Ebay.com.au though, search 'laptop mount'
and for $150 it's delivered to your door.

If you want a waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, 3ft drop-proof laptop, look (again on ebay) for a 'opentec' laptop...

These are ex Australian Army. I've got one myself, running ozexplorer in the Unimog. Probably not fast enough for internet, but for navigation purposes it's great.

HUGO

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Reply By: Member - Phantom (WA) - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 15:34

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 15:34

Hi johnnymc,
I recently bought one from a Sydney based agent for Mobile Desk Solutions. You can search here for info although beware that the original Co. in Vic has now closed. If you are interested I can find my invoice and give you the name. They are one of the best on the market (imho) but not cheap (about $500) but no holes drilled and very sturdy.
Steve

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