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BMUU
Chicago, IL
Jan 30, 2012
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FITTING A SPRINT SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 EPIC 4G TOUCH
Pros: well made, endless mounting options, weather proof
Cons: internal dimensions less than claimed.
I purchased a new Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch phone, with the intent of using it to provide real time radar while motorcycle touring. I do not mind rain, but storms are another mater. I needed a way to mount it that was both waterproof and secure. The Aqua Box seemed to be the perfect answer. When I received it and attempted to install my phone for the first time, I immediately realized that it was not going to fit without some minor surgery.
The specifications list the internal width of the case as 2.88", but that does not take into account the Flex-Lens screen insert. The actual usable internal width is, 2.63". The difference is small, but significant considering the overall with of the phone, including the side mounted on/off and volume buttons, is 2.77". In order to make the phone fit, I had to carefully remove a small portion of the Flex-Lens opposite the two buttons. This solved the problem and allowed the phone to fit up against the screen. The second challenge was to find a molded, right angle Micro-USB adapter to provide power to the phone. The case is not long enough to allow the use of a straight adapter. The only adapter I found that fit (and it just fits), is a Motorola SKN6258a, which is readily available on the Internet. The rest is pretty easy and only requires cutting a couple of slots in the foam to fit the power cable.
Even though it took a bit effort to make the phone fit, I think it was worth it. The case is well made and the mounting options are endless.
Recommend? YES
9 viewers found this helpful.
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Boss
USA
Mar 21, 2011
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WORKS GREAT WITH SAMSUNG GALAXY S (EPIC 4G)
Title is self explanatory - works great with Samsung Galaxy S (Epic 4G)
Recommend? YES
27 viewers found this helpful.
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Ed
Palm Bay, Florida
Sep 14, 2010
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AQUA BOX WITH BB STORM 2
Pros: nice product - sturdy - lifetime manufacturer's gu
Cons: none
I bougth this size by mistake, as I needed the Aqu6 meidium/wide for my Garmin Nuvi 765T. However, I tried my BB Storm and it fit perfectly. No cables. When I put the BB in the case, then the touch screen would not work. I took the BB out and held it up to the screen to check out the cause of the issue and low and behold the BB touch screen operated through the waterproof film.
The reason that it work was me providing a ground screen for the capacity touch screen on the BB. Next I covered the foam insert to hold the BB up against the screen with 2 layers of aluminum foil next to the back of the BB to aid in forming a capacity ground plane and put it back together and low and behold the touch screen operated through the waterproof screen on the Storm 2 Blackberry. So now I have a sturdy motorcycle waterproof mount for my BB now. Cool.
Recommend? YES
36 viewers found this helpful.
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Sanae
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 22, 2010
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GREAT!
I was extremely happy with this product - easy to mount on my handlebars, regular shipping came much quicker than was expected
Recommend? YES
35 viewers found this helpful.
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Doug
Lawrenceburg,Tn.
Feb 20, 2010
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RAM MOUNT AQUA BOX MED CRADLE ON STEEL U-BOLT MOUN
Pros: quaility construction-flexible positoning
Perfect handlebar mount--simple to install and allows flexibility to position box to your desired preference.
Recommend? YES
48 viewers found this helpful.
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Doug
Lawrenceburg,Tn.
Feb 20, 2010
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AQUA BOX 2 MED
Pros: works great with ipod nanol
Excellent for putting an Ipod on a motorcycle--secures and weather proofs the unit.
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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draven1027
Washington DC
Jul 28, 2009
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GREAT PRODUCT
Works great with all of my motorcycle portable electronics
Recommend? YES
63 viewers found this helpful.
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Jman
Atlanta, Georgia
Jul 22, 2009
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AQUA MOUNT
Pros: quickly attaches
Cons: wirie route is ackward.
This unit works great with my Zune or Iphone! Makes the long trips alittle easier.
Recommend? YES
61 viewers found this helpful.
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Justin
Omaha, NE
Mar 16, 2009
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GREAT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE BIKE
Pros: cannot use the slide to unlock feature on the ipod
Cons: non
I love to keep my toys clean and dust free. This Aqua Box was perfect to hold my ipod or my blackberry
Recommend? YES
67 viewers found this helpful.
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