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Anyone get the Multimedia Dock? Questions here

Does the multimedia dock have a speaker? I ask because my Droid X alarm is really low volume (was late today) so I was wondering if the Multimedia Dock has a speaker to increase the volume of the device while attached?

I used it for a few days but mostly just charging my phone and ease of bedside and there was no speaker.

dscottjr81 said:
I used it for a few days but mostly just charging my phone and ease of bedside and there was no speaker.
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does it have a 3.5 audio jack out?
i've looked for pictures and i can't find much. i thought i saw a shot that showed the HDMI connection was a normal sized one so it acts as a convertor from mini to normal.
fedex just left a door tag! it could be here today!!!!

sakowitz said:
does it have a 3.5 audio jack out?
i've looked for pictures and i can't find much. i thought i saw a shot that showed the HDMI connection was a normal sized one so it acts as a convertor from mini to normal.
fedex just left a door tag! it could be here today!!!!
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micro HDMI. not mini.
and it has the same size HDMI plug as the phone itself. and lacks a 3.5MM headphone jack.
the only benefits you get are
1)it looks good.
2)it automatically puts the phone in 'dock mode'
3)it charges the phone
4)it looks good.
i really wish it had the same capabilities as the dock for the Nexus One.
A2DP bluetooth was fantastic. as was being able to remove the phone from the dock without having to hold the dock down.

So I got my dock today and the build is quite nice! As other posters have said it serves no purpose other than charging and is great as an alarm clock! I also got the hdmi cable with it. My question is, what can I stream to my tv? I know I can do photos and any video I capture with the phone. Can you stream movies? If so how and in what format?
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TheFuzz said:
So I got my dock today and the build is quite nice! As other posters have said it serves no purpose other than charging and is great as an alarm clock! I also got the hdmi cable with it. My question is, what can I stream to my tv? I know I can do photos and any video I capture with the phone. Can you stream movies? If so how and in what format?
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Sadly, no you can't. As of right now you can only stream movies and pictures you've shot yourself. Unless you put a downloaded movie and put it on your phone (But that would be illegal ) You can't even stream blockbuster movies you've purchased/rented. Maybe Moto will fix this in an update or something.

I got the multimedia dock for my office, but I am not using it anymore since I got the Seidio Rugged case. I am just past the 30 day return window so I can't return it. If anyone is interested in buying it let me know.

RaptorMD said:
I got the multimedia dock for my office, but I am not using it anymore since I got the Seidio Rugged case. I am just past the 30 day return window so I can't return it. If anyone is interested in buying it let me know.
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I sent you a PM about this...

Anyone else selling their dock? Pm me pleaae
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Does it fit in the dock with a case on the phone?
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I am looking for a dock with built in speakers

so I can watch movies/vids.
Anybody know where I can find one?

Nope, and its my understanding that the captivate won't even play audio though a dock anyway. I have the desktop dock sold by Samsung, which has audio port on the back for external speakers. Docking the phone does nothing but charge it!
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CashWilliams said:
Nope, and its my understanding that the captivate won't even play audio though a dock anyway. I have the desktop dock sold by Samsung, which has audio port on the back for external speakers. Docking the phone does nothing but charge it!
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Theres a speaker icon on the desk home main window. press that icon and audio should now be passed through the audio out

What about something that plugs into the headphone jack as if it was actual headphones but not on your head and just attached to the case to make it look stylish?

slntdth93 said:
Theres a speaker icon on the desk home main window. press that icon and audio should now be passed through the audio out
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You are correct. I hadn't tried desk home for a while, it appears they updated it.
However, only the stock music player will play through the external speakers. Things like doggcatcher, amazon mp3, and audiable still play through the phones speaker. So the dock is still worthless imo.
I don't think there will ever be a dock like your referring to, there are just too many androids out there and the phone is already out dated
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Here you go.

jmtheiss said:
Here you go.
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Awesome... Need to pick me up one

remote control for music ??

...w.w.w.buyijet.com/1-way-products/ijet-nav-black-with-square-remote.html
that is what i use on my motorcycle with my 16g ipod nano and it works great. i would like to find something with a similar remote for music on my epic touch. i have spent days looking for something. i don't want my headphones connected to it, and it needs to be glove friendly to a point. all i would like to do is next, back, vol up and down.
thanks much for any info.

Moto roker bluetooth head phones man
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could be, but not the option i was looking for. i have some custom made headphones for the motorcycle, no problem connecting them to the phone. just looking for a blue tooth remote option. custom place was fit-ear and i have the triples so i would love to still use them.

JS_racer said:
could be, but not the option i was looking for. i have some custom made headphones for the motorcycle, no problem connecting them to the phone. just looking for a blue tooth remote option. custom place was fit-ear and i have the triples so i would love to still use them.
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Either of these should work:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B003DQ1DCM
http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-BT3030-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B000XT3L7W

TalynOne said:
Either of these should work:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B003DQ1DCM
http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-BT3030-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B000XT3L7W
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I can confirm that the first (the Sony-Ericsson MW600) works well with the E4GT. I have not tried the Jabra BT3030 but it also looks similar to the OP's reference.
From experience, I know that the MW600 has an FM radio which works well, but is quite small so it's less noticeable but has smaller buttons and slightly tricky volume control. The MW600 also attaches with a clip which isn't very heavy-duty, so take that into consideration. It looks like the BT3030 is lacking the FM radio and is larger/more bulky hanging around your neck, but might have easier to use buttons and has the option of not using a clip.

For the price concerned, here's a cheapie that may do the trick:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bluetooth-2-0-a2dp-avrcp-stereo-music-receiver-and-handsfree-black-8422

thanks guys, any way to get away from the phones being connected to the remote or are those the options at this time??

JS_racer said:
thanks guys, any way to get away from the phones being connected to the remote or are those the options at this time??
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Huh, I just assumed that the phones attached to the example you gave... I didn't understand that you don't want the phones attached to the remote.
You could try this:
http://www.amazon.com/Parrot-Bluetooth-Motorcycle-Headset-Handsfree/dp/B001AEHFIK

Does anyone know if the Moto headphones control Google music. I have no music physically on my phone, all through the Music app. If the Moto ones don't work, any ideas what will control Google music through headphone controls?

JS_racer said:
...w.w.w.buyijet.com/1-way-products/ijet-nav-black-with-square-remote.html
that is what i use on my motorcycle with my 16g ipod nano and it works great. i would like to find something with a similar remote for music on my epic touch. i have spent days looking for something. i don't want my headphones connected to it, and it needs to be glove friendly to a point. all i would like to do is next, back, vol up and down.
thanks much for any info.
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not sure if you like this, but ive been using it for a while for commuting to work. its really clear. the supplied headphones suck but i use my own.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875991028&Tpk=gogroove bluebar

cornelious1212 said:
Does anyone know if the Moto headphones control Google music. I have no music physically on my phone, all through the Music app. If the Moto ones don't work, any ideas what will control Google music through headphone controls?
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The bluetooth headset I have (Sony-Ericsson MW600) works well with Google Music (and stock E4GT Music, and Pandora), so I assume the Moto bluetooth headphones would work also.
manooti said:
not sure if you like this, but ive been using it for a while for commuting to work. its really clear. the supplied headphones suck but i use my own.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875991028&Tpk=gogroove bluebar
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Looks like those headphones plug into the bluetooth control (remote) unit, which is what the OP doesn't want.
The only thing I've found which looks like it's close to what the OP is asking for is this:
http://www.amazon.com/Parrot-Bluetooth-Motorcycle-Headset-Handsfree/dp/B001AEHFIK?tag=5336653508-20

philips docking speaker

guys, any review on philips docking speaker? AS 851, AS 351 and AS 111. i'm planning to buy one.

I have the AS140
http://www.jr.com/philips/pe/PHI_AS140/
I can easily say this is the easiest, no-nonsense Android utility I've tried.
Press the power button, connect via Bluetooth, and stream away. Don't even have to dock the phone. I walk around with my phone in my pocket anywhere in my condo/on the porch and it streams flawlessly. Also serves as an alarm clock as well
Sound is decent, not like what you would get with a bigger player but definitely worth the price. Got it on sale at Target for about $59.00 I think
Been using it for weeks now and it's great

ingenious247 said:
I have the AS140
http://www.jr.com/philips/pe/PHI_AS140/
I can easily say this is the easiest, no-nonsense Android utility I've tried.
Press the power button, connect via Bluetooth, and stream away. Don't even have to dock the phone. I walk around with my phone in my pocket anywhere in my condo/on the porch and it streams flawlessly. Also serves as an alarm clock as well
Sound is decent, not like what you would get with a bigger player but definitely worth the price. Got it on sale at Target for about $59.00 I think
Been using it for weeks now and it's great
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tnx!!! can it play via auxillary??? have you compared it to AS351?? and what is the use of the micro usb port? can you just play your phone w/o using bluetooth? sorry for the many questions.

i'm sad because iphone has so many audio docks and our mobiles with micro usb don't have so many to chose.i really like this one but the price i think is expensive.

marcochapita said:
i'm sad because iphone has so many audio docks and our mobiles with micro usb don't have so many to chose.i really like this one but the price i think is expensive.
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true, true. uhmm. can you answer my questions? hehe

i'm just wondering, is this better than ihome iC50???

thanks for the link its a really nice dock, but quite expensive

htcwildfireapps said:
thanks for the link its a really nice dock, but quite expensive
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if possible...try the dock connection for yourself...I tried it and found it quite flimsy and "not designed well" although it is for all Android devices...so I cant really fault Philips on that...but Im pretty picky when it comes to stuff like that...so best to have a look and try first.

I have the AS351 there's an aux in the back yes.
You can not play your phone without Bluetooth.
The usb is purely for charging only.
Sound quality is pretty good if you don't have anything to compare it to, there's even a little bass to it.
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I also have AS140. Very good docking. Use it as night dock with analog clock (Philips Fidelio app), internet radio, charger and alarm. I like it very much.
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but as351 has a auxillary right? can you play through it?

reyes_todd22 said:
but as351 has a auxillary right? can you play through it?
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AS140 also has auxiliary in

I have the AS 111. The app sucks from a perspective of setting alarms.

chamberc said:
I have the AS 111. The app sucks from a perspective of setting alarms.
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now i prefer the 351. how about the sound quality of the as111?

reyes_todd22 said:
now i prefer the 351. how about the sound quality of the as111?
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I use the AS111 as alarm clock and listening music -> works great, fast connection, sound is good for waking up and normal Pop and Rock songs but not good enough for Drum`n Bass and Dupstep.

LeeO88 said:
I use the AS111 as alarm clock and listening music -> works great, fast connection, sound is good for waking up and normal Pop and Rock songs but not good enough for Drum`n Bass and Dupstep.
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thanks for the info!!!

Any earbuds with Android controls?

I'm looking for inexpensive wired (not Bluetooth) earbuds or headphones that can control music prev/next like the Apple earbuds. Does something like this exist?

Paul22000 said:
I'm looking for inexpensive wired (not Bluetooth) earbuds or headphones that can control music prev/next like the Apple earbuds. Does something like this exist?
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Sorry but this is not possible on android. The apple earbuds use a quite simply process to control ( They short circuit different part of the cable, like mic on left speaker or right speaker) the media is not integrated in android. In CM9 you could control the media with multiple press on the main button (the only button on stock earbuds). But it no longer work in CM10.

chadouming said:
Sorry but this is not possible on android. The apple earbuds use a quite simply process to control
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That is absolutely incorrect. I still have the earbuds that came with my original Nexus One way back in the day and they still work with my Galaxy Nexus now. They have back, forward, and pause buttons on a little controller the wire.
In fact they work even to pause movies and shows when I'm using MXplayer.
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(Haha... yeah right!)

chadouming said:
Sorry but this is not possible on android. The apple earbuds use a quite simply process to control ( They short circuit different part of the cable, like mic on left speaker or right speaker) the media is not integrated in android. In CM9 you could control the media with multiple press on the main button (the only button on stock earbuds). But it no longer work in CM10.[/QUITe
Wrong. Many phones come with earpieces with controls from factory
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Ryjabo said:
That is absolutely incorrect. I still have the earbuds that came with my original Nexus One way back in the day and they still work with my Galaxy Nexus now. They have back, forward, and pause buttons on a little controller the wire.
In fact they work even to pause movies and shows when I'm using MXplayer.
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Can these be purchased anywhere?
gagb1967 said:
Wrong. Many phones come with earpieces with controls from factory
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Know of any that can be purchased somewhere?
(Preferably Amazon. Tried searching but only earbuds with phone talk/end call controls come up )

Paul22000 said:
Can these be purchased anywhere?
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These are close:
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Google-Nexus-One-Headphones/dp/B0035YPL70
These are almost identical, too: http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Stereo-Headset-EVO-Black/dp/B003OE30KQ
These are the ones that came with the Nexus One:
http://www.nexushut.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/nexus-one-headphones-2.jpg
http://www.nexushut.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/nexus-one-headphones-1-1.jpg
Those aren't my pictures, but those are the ones I was talking about. I still have them and they still work with my Galaxy Nexus running Jelly Bean.

Don't get the Nexus One ear buds if you like sound quality. I use Thinksounds myself but no controls on them.

Lythandra said:
Don't get the Nexus One ear buds if you like sound quality. I use Thinksounds myself but no controls on them.
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I'm mainly listening to podcasts and audiobooks so quality doesn't really matter to me. As long as I can hear the person's voice, I am happy.
Ryjabo said:
These are close:
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Google-Nexus-One-Headphones/dp/B0035YPL70
These are almost identical, too: http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Stereo-Headset-EVO-Black/dp/B003OE30KQ
These are the ones that came with the Nexus One:
http://www.nexushut.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/nexus-one-headphones-2.jpg
http://www.nexushut.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/nexus-one-headphones-1-1.jpg
Those aren't my pictures, but those are the ones I was talking about. I still have them and they still work with my Galaxy Nexus running Jelly Bean.
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Thanks! I just ordered the HTC ones since there was a Prime Eligible version for it, so it will arrive asap.
My primary need is to rewind / fast forward 10 seconds at a time (ie not previous / next track) for audio books and pocasts in the apps Audible and Smart Audiobook Player. So I hope they work!
Has anyone tried these two apps with these controls?
Thanks again!