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    mobile laptop mounts

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by melons, Apr 7, 2007.

  1. melons

    melons Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have any of you mounted your laptops in your car or use a mobile desk? I have seen a few on the internet and was wondering about their quality. I would welcome any of your experiences or recomendations that you have found useful. :)

    thanks

    melons
     
    melons, Apr 7, 2007
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    donec Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had a Sony Viao 250 and a Dell c610 mounted in my car at different times for use as GPS Navigation and map usage while traveling and they both worked fine.
     
    donec, Apr 7, 2007
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  3. melons

    melons Notebook Enthusiast

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    what kind of mount did you use?
     
    melons, Apr 7, 2007
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    donec Notebook Enthusiast

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    It was a home made mount I designed, that connected to the battery through the ignition and it's own fuse. It was designed to set just to the side of the console facing the driver or be placed behind the passenger seat.
     
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  5. melons

    melons Notebook Enthusiast

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    cool, I was lookin for one to buy, they are about 2 t0 3 hundred dollars to buy. So I wanted to know if anyone bought one and how are they are made. Tey might be junk or well made. Don't know
     
    melons, Apr 7, 2007
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    frenchnew Notebook Geek

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    I would suggest that you look into a manufacturer that provides such mounts for the police forces as these have been tested and approved.

    A good mount will be expensive and as to be specially made for your specific car.

    The good ones use the seat's anchor points to install the support and everything needs to be sturdy enough to prevent you laptop from becoming a lethal projectile in a car crash.

    Best Regards

    Frenchnew
     
    frenchnew, Apr 8, 2007
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    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Targus makes a cheap laptop mount. I can't remember the name though.
     
    jetstar, Apr 9, 2007
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