{"id":12137,"date":"2011-02-28T16:24:01","date_gmt":"2011-02-28T16:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12137"},"modified":"2011-02-28T16:45:08","modified_gmt":"2011-02-28T16:45:08","slug":"htc-desire-hd-car-holders-that-go-the-extra-mile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2011\/02\/htc-desire-hd-car-holders-that-go-the-extra-mile\/","title":{"rendered":"HTC Desire HD Car Holders That Go the Extra Mile"},"content":{"rendered":"

With its HD capabilities and 480 x 800 resolution display, the HTC Desire HD<\/a> is a huge seller.\u00a0 Not only that, it\u2019s also just plain huge \u2013 at 4.3\u201d, the screen dwarfs that of most other smartphones.<\/p>\n

This makes it arguably the best choice for using in the car as a Sat Nav, as trying to read the map on a tiny screen whilst in the middle of the road has obvious drawbacks!\u00a0 Its large size also makes it harder to hold securely in the car, though, so here\u2019s my rundown of some of the best HTC Desire HD car holders<\/a> that will keep you safely on the straight and narrow.<\/p>\n

Firm & Flexible…<\/span><\/h2>\n


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Brodit Active Holder<\/p><\/div>\n

Brodit Active Holder with Tilt & Swivel for HTC Desire HD<\/strong>
\n<\/a>The Brodit Active Holder is a great choice for those who want the ultimate in flexibility, featuring as it does a specially-designed tilt and swivel ball which lets you position it at the optimum angle.\u00a0 This makes the screen easily viewable when using your phone as a navigation system, as well as helping to avoid bothersome light reflections.\u00a0 \u00a0This HTC Desire HD car holder<\/a> also offers extra charging versatility, as when the phone is placed in the holder it connects to the charging circuit and keeps your phone topped up.<\/p>\n

The Brodit Active Holder can be screwed onto your dashboard using the pre-drilled holed, or placed anywhere in your vehicle using the Universal Suction Mount<\/a>. \u00a334.95<\/p>\n

Pros:
\n<\/strong>Adjustable & flexible
\nCharger included<\/p>\n

Cons:
\n<\/strong>Needs to be drilled into place (unless you use the Suction Mount)<\/p>\n

Cheap & Cheerful…<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Dash Genie<\/p><\/div>\n

The Dash Genie<\/strong>
\n<\/a>At only \u00a314.99, this little piece of kit is about the simplest and least costly you can get.\u00a0 For the price, though, it\u2019s a brilliantly sturdy item, and will attach easily to any dashboard or windscreen surface with its super-strong clamp system.\u00a0 The real genius of the Dash Genie is in the specially-designed sticky material, which allows you to simply stick your phone on and go.\u00a0 There\u2019s no need to attach anything to the back of your phone, and the Genie won\u2019t leave any sticky residue on your phone after detaching.\u00a0 I have one in my car, and the efficacy of the stick does wear out over time as it attracts dust and dirt \u2013 but a wipe with a damp cloth sorts it out and restores it back to its former glory.<\/p>\n

Pros:<\/strong>
\nEasily applied \u2013 just stick on & go!
\nAdjustable
\nNo sticky residue
\nUniversal \u2013 almost any device (within reason! I can\u2019t imagine it\u2019d hold an iPad\u2026)<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong>
\nNeeds cleaning
\nNo charging capacity<\/p>\n

Active & Environmentally-Aware…<\/span><\/h2>\n


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Bike Holder for HTC Desire HD<\/p><\/div>\n

Bike Holder for HTC Desire HD<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Of course, we don\u2019t all get everywhere on four wheels \u2013 for those a little more intrepid, you can also pick up an HTC Desire HD bike holder for your two-wheeled steed.\u00a0 Cycling is a great alternative mode of transport for people making shorter journeys; it\u2019s good exercise and much more environmentally-friendly.\u00a0 Having access to your phone whilst on your bike makes it easy to track your exercise progress, or find your way around using Sat Nav.\u00a0 The Bike Holder rotates \u00a0by 360\u00b0, so apps can be viewed in either landscape or portrait, and your phone will be held securely in place as you ride.<\/p>\n

Pros:
\n<\/strong>Adjustable & flexible
\nEnvironmentally-friendly
\nAccess to exercise apps<\/p>\n

Cons
\n<\/strong>You\u2019ll have to put a bit of legwork into it!<\/p>\n

Go the Extra Mile…<\/span><\/h2>\n
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HTC Desire HD Car Upgrade Kit - CU S400<\/p><\/div>\n

At \u00a361.23, HTC\u2019s own car upgrade kit is pricey, but for those who want real top quality then it\u2019s definitely worth the extra expenditure.\u00a0 This one was actually designed originally for the HTC HD2, but is compatible with the Desire HD, giving a tight fit and full support.\u00a0 With a fully adjustable stalk, the Upgrade Kit has all the tilting benefits of the Brodit (see above), and also comes with an HTC car charger to keep your phone powered up during the drive.\u00a0 The kit can be attached to your windscreen, and also comes complete with a suction pad if you prefer to attach to the dashboard.\u00a0 What truly sets the Upgrade Kit apart, though, is the feeling of sturdiness and quality to the piece; this is an item that will truly go the distance.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just take it from me though \u2013 take a look at\u00a0Roy Tanck\u2019s review<\/a> of the\u00a0HTC Desire car holder<\/a> version of the kit.<\/p>\n

Pros:<\/strong>
\nOozes quality
\nCharger included
\nSuction pad included
\nAdjustable & flexible<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong>
\nOriginally designed for the HD2
\nPricey<\/p>\n

A wide range of other HTC Desire HD accessories<\/a> are available on the main site.
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With its HD capabilities and 480 x 800 resolution display, the HTC Desire HD is a huge seller.\u00a0 Not only that, it\u2019s also just plain huge \u2013 at 4.3\u201d, the screen dwarfs that of most other smartphones. This makes it arguably the best choice for using in the car as a Sat Nav, as trying […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[311,6],"tags":[1066,4779,4774,4775,4776,4777,3884,4771,4772,4773],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12137"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12137"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12137\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12168,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12137\/revisions\/12168"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}