Hey, my phone is upside down! (USB port on wrong side for car mounts) [Archive] - maemo.org

Weberdee

01-22-2010, 07:50 PM

b2barker

01-22-2010, 07:57 PM

Car phone holder is mounted upside down?

gravis86

01-22-2010, 08:26 PM

Car phone holder is mounted upside down?

No, he's commenting on how the USB comes out the top. This is upside-down as most phones have the charging port on the bottom. It bothers me as well.

As far as I know, there is no way to rotate the diaplay 180 degrees.

Keir

01-22-2010, 10:28 PM

I think what the 2nd posted is trying to say is.
Just reposition the car phone holder.

bandora

01-22-2010, 11:59 PM

Would be nice if someone creates a small app for rotating hte screen.. :/

waleed786

01-23-2010, 12:14 AM

I think what the 2nd posted is trying to say is.
Just reposition the car phone holder.

that wouldnt make any difference because then the phone would be put upside down, which is why he is asking for a screen rotator app. You only need this for the GPS right?

TooMuchMoney

01-23-2010, 06:02 AM

If you rotate the screen then the microphone and speaker will be upside down compared to the screen which will be strange.

For in car GPS use will be okay though. :)

reviver

01-23-2010, 06:05 AM

I had a horizontal holder for my N810 since the device was, well horizontal. I think it came with the device though. That would be the optimal solution for GPS etc.

Weberdee

01-23-2010, 06:44 AM

I'm really not impressed by ovi maps - even when it gets a gps fix.
So I'm relying on my dedicated satnav.

I have my cradle mounted on my dashboard which can be rotated. If is in the horizontal position the usb connection sticks out to the left, it looks real odd, not pleaseant for the passenger, and I'm sure it will be stressing the usb socket.

So I like to have the phone in portrait, and with the cable coming out the top thats more stress on the socket apart from the aesthetics.

So please can someone generate a software option to flip the phone display?

W

fraaaaanka

01-23-2010, 01:08 PM

I use a psp holder as shown in the pics (couldnt be bothered to go out to the car and take a pic) .... i am going to try to modify so the keyboard can be slid out but not even looked at that yet!

fraaaaanka

01-24-2010, 09:42 AM

Ok,
nice and easy ... there are some tabs on the holder which enabled me to have the holder flipped 90 degrees so i can have the keyboard open and its nice and sturdy too

sorted

Mandibela

01-24-2010, 09:59 AM

Ok,
nice and easy ... there are some tabs on the holder which enabled me to have the holder flipped 90 degrees so i can have the keyboard open and its nice and sturdy too

sorted

Could you post a pic without the N900 blocking the view? :D

I'd like to see the holder clearly to find a similar one or the exact same.

fraaaaanka

01-24-2010, 12:02 PM

i will post a pic tomorrow for ya!

fraaaaanka

01-25-2010, 09:46 AM

here you go ... more pics.
It fits in really snug ... no chance of it falling out even with fast acceleration/over speed bumps etc.
at the bottome there are 2 swivelly things which support it and its all fully adjustable to suit your viewing preference.
I bought it from a random mobile phone shop for a fiver ... it was advertised as a psp cradle!

jdr93

01-25-2010, 09:52 AM

that is a monster. who makes that thing? it looks like it might survive the end of the world.

luisc

01-25-2010, 10:05 AM

Fraaaanka, do you have the manufacturer name and model? I'll try to get one also. Thanks!

fraaaaanka

01-25-2010, 11:33 AM

Fraaaanka, do you have the manufacturer name and model? I'll try to get one also. Thanks!

sorry mate, no details on it and the packaging is long gone!
this one on ebay is exactly the same mount but the long bit is different as its a flexi wire instead of solid plastic pieces
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Holder-Mount-for-ipone-ipod-pda-mobile-PSP-GPS_W0QQitemZ130361529645QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item1e5a27152d

dwould

03-01-2010, 06:11 AM

I was looking this weekend at car mounts for the N900, and it struck me how inconvenient it is to have the usb port on the left/top side rather than on the same side as the phono jack.

When mounting anywhere, I ideally want a dock which I *could* leave vertical for phone type use, or rotate to horizontal for normal use. But neither of these uses is well serviced with a usb port where it is.

Anyone else thought this?

If Nokia are listening, next phone it would be nice to put these on the same side, ideally bottom. I think it would foster a much better set of accessories.

ysss

03-01-2010, 06:23 AM

dwould

03-01-2010, 06:34 AM

There are a couple other threads that talked about this.

Try searching for "USB port on wrong side". Actually, it would be ideal if everyone tries searching for the terms before starting a new thread..

I was relying on the 'similar threads' function when I started the title to reveal anything that seemed the same. I guess that function isn't as good as the search function.

sygys

03-01-2010, 06:40 AM

the search function brings up everything that you dont need LOL! its really terrible!

afaq

03-01-2010, 06:43 AM

the search function brings up everything that you dont need LOL! its really terrible!

Agree. I rarely find something useful using it and have always stopped myself from re-posting a question which I saw answered in an earlier thread.

Same problem with "similar posts" facility when posting. In the end people tell you you're duplicating stuff - i guess not everything works perfectly.

slender

03-01-2010, 06:45 AM

Yes. This will be fixed in next FW update.

btw.
Use power search. Its old good google powered and performs for me much better.

UNderworld

03-01-2010, 06:46 AM

look at threads started by me and ull find one same name.. lol.. i cnt look for it nw my batt is low.. typical n900

sjgadsby

03-01-2010, 06:50 AM

The thread "USB port on wrong side?" with seven posts has been merged into this thread.

vicky86

06-03-2010, 11:17 PM

when i mount my n900 in the car phone holder the power cable comes out the top and the on button is on the bottom.

its upside down. looks real odd.

is there any way to rotate the phone display by 180?

cheers
W

pls check if this http://www.sourcingmap.com/gps-mobile-phone-car-windshield-mount-universal-holder-p-67795.html phone holder is match. 360 degree rotating support, easily adjusts to viewing angle for optimal viewing.
Hope it helps.

Good luck!!!