Where would you mount a 7 inch Tablet, but Not in the Radio area...?

75Connie · 4th March 2014, 23:08

I'm thinking of putting in a cheap & cheerful 7 inch Android tablet to handle my SatNav needs as well as Torque Pro gauges (and trip recording when I want it) etc in my 75 Connie. I don't want it to deal with Audio or Hands- Free phone, as my Pioneer Head Unit is beyond excellent in that regard. Also Internet access when needed will be provided by my mobile phone in tethering mode.

Where's the best position members have found for mounting same so that it is not in the way of safe driving, but is also in good line of sight for the screen display, and doesn't destabilise the whole retro look that I simply adore in the 75?

Too tall an order? We'll see...

clf · 5th March 2014, 00:33

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Originally Posted by 75Connie

I'm thinking of putting in a cheap & cheerful 7 inch Android tablet to handle my SatNav needs as well as Torque Pro gauges (and trip recording when I want it) etc in my 75 Connie. I don't want it to deal with Audio or Hands- Free phone, as my Pioneer Head Unit is beyond excellent in that regard. Also Internet access when needed will be provided by my mobile phone in tethering mode.

Where's the best position members have found for mounting same so that it is not in the way of safe driving, but is also in good line of sight for the screen display, and doesn't destabilise the whole retro look that I simply adore in the 75?

Too tall an order? We'll see...

What about on the sun visor? Charging wiring could be easy to deal with, if a little tedious. Not sure how the GPS would cope without line of site,though. I am not sure how they work or if they use sensors that could be 'extended' using fibre optics. My own Galaxy 7" and Ace phone worked fine without from centre console directly below the roof. Also it could be folded back up for security too.

Perhaps if you could or knew someone capable of removing the screen only, extending the ribbon cable with wires, screen could be mounted inset to the visor, and sensor at the base of the windscreen pillar?

steve811 · 5th March 2014, 05:38

I have done this by making up a bracket that sits above the eybrow and the tablet clips into a frame that then slides onto the bracket. If I get time I'll put up a photo. I do use mine as a sat nav, I have bluetooth box which connects to the radio so I can hear the sat nav or is I want play Mp3's through the radio.

75Connie · 6th March 2014, 15:35

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Originally Posted by steve811

I have done this by making up a bracket that sits above the eybrow and the tablet clips into a frame that then slides onto the bracket. If I get time I'll put up a photo. I do use mine as a sat nav, I have bluetooth box which connects to the radio so I can hear the sat nav or is I want play Mp3's through the radio.

Would certainly be interested in a photo or three. Thanks..

rrobson · 6th March 2014, 16:42

I'm just in the process of installing a tablet into the radio slot. It's a bit rough at the mo but works well and will be better once I've finished. I've pushed the radio back so I've still got use of that if I don't have the tablet with me

75Connie · 6th March 2014, 17:33

Thanks Reece, but I've decided against anything that replaces the Pioneer Head Unit, as its just excellent, so its setups away from that area I'm looking for.

rrobson · 6th March 2014, 17:42

I've set mine back, unless of course yours is a double din?

Thomas · 6th March 2014, 17:44

Moved to ICE forum

Kennyeth · 28th May 2014, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75Connie

I'm thinking of putting in a cheap & cheerful 7 inch Android tablet to handle my SatNav needs as well as Torque Pro gauges (and trip recording when I want it) etc in my 75 Connie. I don't want it to deal with Audio or Hands- Free phone, as my Pioneer Head Unit is beyond excellent in that regard. Also Internet access when needed will be provided by my mobile phone in tethering mode.

Where's the best position members have found for mounting same so that it is not in the way of safe driving, but is also in good line of sight for the screen display, and doesn't destabilise the whole retro look that I simply adore in the 75?

Too tall an order? We'll see...

Hi, You probably have gotton sorted out by now and had I seen your post earlier I would have responed faster.
Anyhow, I got a bracket for my Nexus 7 (2013) from these folk:
http://www.brodit.com/productList.ht...013%29&pn=prod
If you search the site you can get a dedicated bracket for your car and your tablet (most of them anyway) easy fit, no drilling holes in dashboard and they look super cool.
Good luck.
I am not in any way involved with the firm "Brodit" just a happy customer.

4th March 2014, 23:08	#1
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steve811 Banned Rover 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 107 Thanked 299 Times in 206 Posts	I have done this by making up a bracket that sits above the eybrow and the tablet clips into a frame that then slides onto the bracket. If I get time I'll put up a photo. I do use mine as a sat nav, I have bluetooth box which connects to the radio so I can hear the sat nav or is I want play Mp3's through the radio.

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75Connie Gets stuck in R75 Connoisseur CDT (116PS) Saloon Auto; R75 Connoisseur CDT (116PS) Tourer Manual Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Athlone, Ireland Posts: 581 Thanks: 91 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	Thanks Reece, but I've decided against anything that replaces the Pioneer Head Unit, as its just excellent, so its setups away from that area I'm looking for.