I just bought the standard dock at Best Buy today and am not pleased at all. It sits at almost 90 degrees; I have to prop it up on a pad of sticky notes just to get a decent viewing angle. Does the HD dock sit at the same angle or does anyone have any other suggestions?
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crauzz said:
I just bought the standard dock at Best Buy today and am not pleased at all. It sits at almost 90 degrees; I have to prop it up on a pad of sticky notes just to get a decent viewing angle. Does the HD dock sit at the same angle or does anyone have any other suggestions?
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Get a case. It is not a dock but you can adjust the angles and charge it at the same time. I am happy with the zoogue case as I type with it on my lap right now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=979083&page=5
I know this is not a perfect solution, but I got some adhesive rubber feet and placed them under the front edge. This tipped it back just slightly. I know there are several sizes of rubber feet so you should be able to get a good angle.
My biggest gripe with the dock is the hum I get through my external speakers when the Xoom is not in the dock.
HuckFinn said:
I know this is not a perfect solution, but I got some adhesive rubber feet and placed them under the front edge. This tipped it back just slightly. I know there are several sizes of rubber feet so you should be able to get a good angle.
My biggest gripe with the dock is the hum I get through my external speakers when the Xoom is not in the dock.
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The rubber feet are a great idea. Thanks for the tip.
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i have the hd dock and the standard, both are at the same angle. i am very happy with both
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Anybody have recommendations for a good desktop cradle? USB audio out not needed, but it must be sturdy and work with a TPU case.
I know this one is for an iPhone, but it's beautiful and I think it might work.
http://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Angled-Support-FaceTime-Silver/dp/B002OLM56K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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Nobody?
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gunnyman said:
Anybody have recommendations for a good desktop cradle? USB audio out not needed, but it must be sturdy and work with a TPU case.
I know this one is for an iPhone, but it's beautiful and I think it might work.
http://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Angled-Support-FaceTime-Silver/dp/B002OLM56K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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I'm looking as well and have not made any decisions. The one you've listed should match the silver model well, but I think one of the bottom "leg" will block the One's Micro USB port, which means you can't charge the phone while it's in the stand. That's pretty much a deal breaker to me.
I am thinking about the phone in that stand horizontally.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CA9D6VY/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I'm in.
Ordered this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-T.../380629793721?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:US:3160
I ordered the iPhone stand I mentioned in my op. It's perfect. Sturdy. Works with a case either vertical or horizontal.
gunnyman said:
I ordered the iPhone stand I mentioned in my op. It's perfect. Sturdy. Works with a case either vertical or horizontal.
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Do you have to have the phone off center when vertical to plug it in? Looks like the center cutout is too narrow to avoid that. Other than that concern, it looks like a very nice stand and I might get one.
Slightly yes, but it's still very sturdy on the stand. I had to move the phone less than an inch to the left
Hello, sorry for my bad English: (
I wanted to buy this Vertical Stand http://www.amazon.it/Bluelounge-MO-BL-EU-Milo-Black/dp/B005LNM1NK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393771440&sr=8-1&keywords=milo for use with my Nexus 5 ... But I'm not sure, I'm afraid that ruins the rear wheel of my Nexus 5 ... They are micro-suction cups. You know you help me? Thank you!
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I'd say the Nexus cut-out on the back might interfere with the suction since the cutout would overlap with the edges of the suction area and create gaps.
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I'd say the Nexus cut-out on the back might interfere with the suction since the cutout would overlap with the edges of the suction area and create gaps.
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Eeeeeemh what?
I have that stand. Works kinda well with naked Nexus, but with my Diztronic case it does not work.. Also, you need to clean the micro suction part with tape every few days cause dust reduce the stickiness. Overall it's a great looking stand on my desk. Not a great Nexus stand.
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I have that stand. Works kinda well with naked Nexus, but with my Diztronic case it does not work.. Also, you need to clean the micro suction part with tape every few days cause dust reduce the stickiness. Overall it's a great looking stand on my desk. Not a great Nexus stand.
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So do not ruin the Nexus 5?
Nope, but again, most cases won't stick to the stand.
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roshga said:
Nope, but again, most cases won't stick to the stand.
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Thanks :fingers-crossed:
Recently, I've been getting annoyed with using my Kenu Airframe/Samsung Car Mount having to keep slipping on and off buttons or pushing my mount aside to slip in my phone.
So, I've been reading about the magnetic feature in order to activate the Car Mode/Desktop Mode on our Moto X. So I attempted to build a Magnetic Car Mount this weekend.
I realized that the Moto X itself had a metal band that would activate the Car Mode, however it wasn't strong enough to hold with my Magnet, so I had to place metal plate into a case and put the phone in, which that worked flawlessly. However, the metal plate bulged everywhere so the phone wasn't nice to hold anymore.
Luckily, my dad is a welder, and I worked on molding the metal plate with him, and decided I disliked my Diztronic Frost Case (On the side note, I liked the Matte Black Best). So, I decided to cut a piece out of my Diztronic case that fit with my metal plate. So now the plate curved with the case!
I inserted the metal plate into the cut out, glued it in place, and my roughly build case with a metal plate works like a charm with my Magnetic Mount setup with my Kenu Airframe. I gotta say it's one of the nicest things not to have to fiddle with anything and just take your phone off with a quick snap. This all cost me about $5 + $25 (Which is the Airframe). I'm ordering a new case and Mountek Metal Plating to reduce the thickness hoping that I won't have to cut an insert, but we'll see in the following days. I'll update it when I receive the plates.
I went autocrossing with my car, phone mounted my magnetic mount and at speeds and curves of 60-70 MPH, this thing stuck like glue!
Very pleased overall. Hopefully some of you guys will steer clear from the Griffin Dock for our phones and custom build your own mount
Can you post a pic of it in action?
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Can you post a pic of it in action?
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Here a few, sorry they are definitely blurry. Fairly tired for the night, tried to get a quick snaps in for an idea. Can't wait when I get my kit together to make everything look professional.
The Kenu can turn 360 degrees to fit whatever direction you'd like the magnet/a device to face. It's held on your air vent.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tmb0izdpeylz41u/cMXKcCgPcO
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Here a few, sorry they are definitely blurry. Fairly tired for the night, tried to get a quick snaps in for an idea. Can't wait when I get my kit together to make everything look professional.
The Kenu can turn 360 degrees to fit whatever direction you'd like the magnet/a device to face. It's held on your air vent.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tmb0izdpeylz41u/cMXKcCgPcO
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One more question. Any adverse effects from the magnet on the builtin compass or Navi? I've seen other places were people had issues with the magnet setups on those functions. Just wanted to see your thoughts.
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One more question. Any adverse effects from the magnet on the builtin compass or Navi? I've seen other places were people had issues with the magnet setups on those functions. Just wanted to see your thoughts.
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I use a digital speedometer/Navigation day to day, haven't had any negative affects that I've seen yet. Speedometer/GPS Speed is right on my Digital Odometer's value, so I can't say I have any issues yet. Let me know if you have any other questions! :laugh: Plus the location of my metal plate in the pictures taken, I am still able to do NFC!
Just got my parts in today for thinner pieces of metal, integrated it into a few of my cases. Plus, I made a new magnet. Quite fun!
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I use a digital speedometer/Navigation day to day, haven't had any negative affects that I've seen yet. Speedometer/GPS Speed is right on my Digital Odometer's value, so I can't say I have any issues yet. Let me know if you have any other questions! :laugh: Plus the location of my metal plate in the pictures taken, I am still able to do NFC!
Just got my parts in today for thinner pieces of metal, integrated it into a few of my cases. Plus, I made a new magnet. Quite fun!
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Thanks for all the answers and sharing. The community is great because of people like you.
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Thanks for all the answers and sharing. The community is great because of people like you.
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I have been using magnetic mounts since my OG Droid. It is nice to see Moto reverted back to magnetic activation of dock mode instead of their smartdocks. I have noticed Moto has switched the polarity of the magnet's activation of car/desk dock modes from the OG Droid. I have an RND dock at home that I glued a magnet to. It automatically activates Daydream when docked. My next project is modifying the RND dock to include HDMI out and USB OTG capability.
I just noticed the other ProClip thread and realized that I'd not posted my own solution, which is an Air Dock and ProClip together.
Unfortunately I don't have any photos of my phone on the thing, but check it out. Sorry for the darkness of the photos. And for those wondering, the USB cable (not pictured) plugs into the bottom and I feed it into a hole I made in the air vent, so it's pretty well hidden. Holds the Nexus 5 and anything else I've thrown at it just fine, even a Nexus 7 (although I wouldn't trust that one on a bumpy road). Oh - also forgot to mention, the Air Dock backplate was simply pried off with a knife and the dock attached to the ProClip with automotive adhesive tape (double-sided). Holds so sturdy that you'd swear it was part of the car. My only complaint is the size of the thing, and considered using an official Nexus 5 charger instead.. but I think that'd look somehow more odd.
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I just noticed the other ProClip thread and realized that I'd not posted my own solution, which is an Air Dock and ProClip together.
Unfortunately I don't have any photos of my phone on the thing, but check it out. Sorry for the darkness of the photos. And for those wondering, the USB cable (not pictured) plugs into the bottom and I feed it into a hole I made in the air vent, so it's pretty well hidden. Holds the Nexus 5 and anything else I've thrown at it just fine, even a Nexus 7 (although I wouldn't trust that one on a bumpy road). Oh - also forgot to mention, the Air Dock backplate was simply pried off with a knife and the dock attached to the ProClip with automotive adhesive tape (double-sided). Holds so sturdy that you'd swear it was part of the car. My only complaint is the size of the thing, and considered using an official Nexus 5 charger instead.. but I think that'd look somehow more odd.
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This is awesome! Thanks for posting! I just got my nexus 6 and really like the air dock, but I love my pro clip. Glad to see someone found a solution!
I was wondering if anyone had thoughts or has even tried these types of car mounts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nexcon-Magn...lde-/221655676812?hash=item339bb5378c&vxp=mtr
Its magnetic so I was wondering if people thought our Nexus 5 would work with it without the metal plate they supply. Seeing as the Nexus 5 has magnets in it's back I would think the only question is if the magnets used are attracted to the ones in the Nexus 5 and the placement of the magnets. I may get one to try out but I wanted to see people's thoughts anyway.
Well as far as I am informed and seen, inside your nexus 5 are metal discs not magnets, the magnets comes in the original nexus 5 wireless charger. Hope this make it more clear, and I think they made it a bit vague so you would get it then they would simply tells you to get their magmatic cover !!!
ahmad shishani said:
Well as far as I am informed and seen, inside your nexus 5 are metal discs not magnets, the magnets comes in the original nexus 5 wireless charger. Hope this make it more clear, and I think they made it a bit vague so you would get it then they would simply tells you to get their magmatic cover !!!
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I wasn't sure if inside the Nexus 5 are magnets or, as you say, metal disks. I know my old Palm Pre had magnets in the back of the phone for it's TouchStone charger. I actually have two of those. And the Nexus 5 actually connects with that really well. Almost like it was made for it. If these docks are similar to what the TouchStone charger is as far as magnet placement, it should work really well without that metal plate they give you. But the plate does come with it to use with a phone case just in case. So I may just put down the 10 bucks or so and see how it goes.
Cool let me know what turns out, I may kick one too off ebay
I have this one in my car http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Smartphones-Cradle-less-Quick-snap-technology/dp/B00DPMNNUO/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1427845784&sr=8-38&keywords=magnetic+car+mount
It works very well, and the phone stays locked in place. It attaches to the 4 metal plates in the back cover of the Nexus 5 meant for the official Qi charger. You can't use a case though, or the magnets won't be strong enough to hold. If you do use a case (thin TPU or thin hard case only) then you will need the metal plate insert for it to work. But even still, the phone sticks way better without a case. It sticks best in vertical position, if you do landscape it needs to be centered perfectly or it will start to twist back to vertical over big bumps, it won't come off, but it will turn.
I use an nGroove Snap (http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Magnetic-Smartphones-Tablets/dp/B00HMDYH2U) and it works just fine even without the metal plate.
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I have this one in my car http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Smartphones-Cradle-less-Quick-snap-technology/dp/B00DPMNNUO/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1427845784&sr=8-38&keywords=magnetic+car+mount
It works very well, and the phone stays locked in place. It attaches to the 4 metal plates in the back cover of the Nexus 5 meant for the official Qi charger. You can't use a case though, or the magnets won't be strong enough to hold. If you do use a case (thin TPU or thin hard case only) then you will need the metal plate insert for it to work. But even still, the phone sticks way better without a case. It sticks best in vertical position, if you do landscape it needs to be centered perfectly or it will start to twist back to vertical over big bumps, it won't come off, but it will turn.
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I use an nGroove Snap (http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Magnetic-Smartphones-Tablets/dp/B00HMDYH2U) and it works just fine even without the metal plate.
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Good to know that these do in fact work without those metal plates. I thought they'd might but thanks for confirming it. I don't use a case so it should be perfect for me. I'll definitely be getting one now.
Made my own car charger. Too bad my Spigen case is too thick, so can't use it. Or I just have to risk breaking my phone by not using the case..... Dilemma...
I use kenu airframe + google Nexus qi charger = perfect solution.
I ended up buying this one and it works perfectly.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/381075023900?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Do you need to use the included magnetic stickers? Or will it lock to the magnets inside the phone?
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Do you need to use the included magnetic stickers? Or will it lock to the magnets inside the phone?
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Nope. It works as is. And it works nicely too. If the next Nexus doesn't have magnets, I'm going to be sad.
I have another mount, I believe it's called "iMagnet" which is almost identical. After using it for the past year with my nexus 5, I have some gripes about it. It's not an incredibly solid grip, which means every bump is going to make your phone start rotating one way or the other. I like to place my phone in landscape mode but since it's in landscape mode, the phone will twist on the mount until it's touching the dash. I'll periodically move the phone back to the center of the mount while I'm driving which probably isn't safe. Ive used my phone with cases, without cases, with dbrand skins, without. The official Google "bumper" and my spigen neo hybrid are both too thick for the mount to have a good hold, so it really slides all over the place. Using a skin, doesn't affect it too much though. If I were to get another car mount I wouldn't get one of these. It's not horrible, but it just gets annoying.
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jsgraphicart said:
Nope. It works as is. And it works nicely too. If the next Nexus doesn't have magnets, I'm going to be sad.
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On your recommendation I just ordered one from amazon
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On your recommendation I just ordered one from amazon
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I think you'll be happy with it
I have one, and I love it. I've got one of the slim Spigen cases and I put one of the metal plates between the phone and the case. I had to play with the position to make sure I could still use NFC, Qi charging, and GPS worked fine.
Now I feel super confident in my purchase. Thanks guys!
I've been happy with this one from amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V54LQO4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00 only $10.99.
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I think you'll be happy with it
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I just received it in the mail, and the build quality seems pretty good. I just had neck surgery the other day, so I won't be able to use it for at least a few weeks. I can't wait to try it out!