I have a nexus 7 with gps and want to boost my signal by placing the mkii on my dash leaving the nexus closer to me while driving. is this doable?
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Yes. You just have to pair this to the Nexus through Bluetooth. The code should be 0000 by default. This picks up its GPS signal very well from the experience I've had with it so you won't have to place it on your dash; you could just place it in you passenger seat or floorboard or wherever you prefer and it will pick up a signal. Just make sure to keep it charged and probably keep the Nexus charging while using as being connected by Bluetooth will drain power.If you ever try to connect it to an Apple device you'll have to jailbreak it first as, from what I've understood, Apple products do not support this innately. Yes. You just have to pair this to the Nexus through Bluetooth. The code should be 0000 by default. This picks up its GPS signal very well from the experience I've had with it so you won't have to place it on your dash; you could just place it in you passenger seat or floorboard or wherever you prefer and it will pick up a signal. Just make sure to keep it charged and probably keep the Nexus charging while using as being connected by Bluetooth will drain power.If you ever try to connect it to an Apple device you'll have to jailbreak it first as, from what I've understood, Apple... » Read More Yes. You just have to pair this to the Nexus through Bluetooth. The code should be 0000 by default. This picks up its GPS signal very well from the experience I've had with it so you won't have to place it on your dash; you could just place it in you passenger seat or floorboard or wherever you prefer and it will pick up a signal. Just make sure to keep it charged and probably keep the Nexus charging while using as being connected by Bluetooth will drain power.If you ever try to connect it to an Apple device you'll have to jailbreak it first as, from what I've understood, Apple products do not support this innately. « Show Less
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I bought this unit to do the same thing with my iPad but couldn't achieve a bluetooth connection with the unit. I tried to get answers from TomTom's site and from a visit to the Apple store but to no avail so I gave up on the unit.
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If your only goal is to get a better signal by placing this in the window as opposed to next to you, that should work. This product is not an upgrade over internal GPS chips in most of the high end devices.
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Nope, without an IR or RF receiver you can't "teach" commands to your Nexus 7, might be a workaround but doubt you want to open up or root your new tablet, and with no Logitech interface for that model you'd have to root the remote also. Look at a refurbished Logitech 650 out some of the higher end models.
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I can only answer your question with the nexus 7. No it will not allow this using the nexus 7. On the nexus 7 it only allows one way transfer to the tablet. No idea how it works for other tablets.
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No. I tried to have my GPS app up while driving, and tried the dash, and the center console (fiber). In each instance, a slight turn sent the phone right off the surface and onto the floor. If you are going to get this case, you might need another item, like a dash pad, or something that will grip the phone to keep it from sliding off.
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According to what I read sometimes an external antenna is a good thing if the GPS has as obstruction between it and the sky (ie under a dash or a canopy). I chose to not take a chance and avoided the problem by mounting mine outside my dash.
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No. It appears that the Nexus 7 does not support this MHL dongle (MHL is the HDMI-over-USB format). There is some speculation that MHL is supported in the hardware, if you're willing to bank on finding the software hacks to fix it.
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You probably could, but I'm not sure that the angle/position would be very usable. We bought a cradle that sat on the dash to sit our in. That worked pretty well, but the unit didn't. We've always bought Garmins before and have always been happy with them. This one quit working on our very first trip.
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I have a question for you as you have used the Inno for 2 years. In the car, can the Inno receive a signal in standalone form without the antenna? My question basically boils down to whether the car kit is necessary because the adapter is not (it can be run off the battery just like if you were walking outside) and I can plug it directly into the auxiliary line in my stereo. So the other thing I would really need is the antenna. Thanks
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Unfortunately, I have not yet been able to connect my Keyboard to my Nexus 7.Though I do not see why they could not both be connected to the Nexus 7 at the same time.
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I don't know about the signal, but I think the mini will be loose in the holder. It should remain securebut loose
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Yes you can. They provide a tiny coaxial jack on the upper left side, (I can't recall the type at the moment), which looks like push in type, which is the same type of connector used on my Chinese Android tablet to connect the GPS antenna to the unit. Hope this helps. :-)
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The Nexus will fit in it standing up, but not on it's side. You can't put it in with the cables facing down, there are things that get in the way. You can put it in upside down though. It looks a bit odd, and isn't held in very securely but it works fine. The buttons on the unit itself don't seem to control the Nexus 7 at all so I have little hope that if the remote was working it would be useful (Mine isn't working.) Still, because the device functions rather well as simple passive speakers and a micro-usb power source you can just plop any device with those connections into it and just play music, so it can be made to work just fine. I'd really like to see a unit just wide enough to hold the Nexus 7 mounted sideways. It would make it a cool little TV watching station. Sadly, this unit's slot is quite a bit too narrow to do that.
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you can lay it on the dash, but keep in mind the speaker is on the bottom of the unit and sound quality will be affected. Overall, the cobra compact is a very poor product and I would not recommend purchasing it.
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Dear Khalsa, You can put it in the dash some people prefer putting it in front top of the dash to get better signal.
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Yes. I too have the newer version of the Nexus 7 & it works nicely. Hope this response helps.
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Yes, this cable will allow you to attach a thumbdrive or external HD to your Nexus 7. If you are watching movies, I recommend Mobo Player. Be careful though, if you attach an external HD you will drain the battery significantly faster.
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YES! I keep my Nexus 7 mounted in it. It's an interesting device. Good Luck. Just remember once tightened it stays in place. To move your device you'll need to loosen some things.