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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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Looking for a desktop dock/charger & a car dock

Has anybody had any luck finding either of these? Samsung's website has the dock, but only for back order. I am dying for a good dock, makes me miss my blackberry's.

I haven't been able to find it. I'd really like the car dock so I can use it as a decent GPS.
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Haha GPS? I'm talking about the captivate x)

SeenNotScene said:
Haha GPS? I'm talking about the captivate x)
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Funny. My GPS has always worked fine. But I too would like a car dock. Cup holders are for cups, not phones.

SeenNotScene said:
Has anybody had any luck finding either of these? Samsung's website has the dock, but only for back order. I am dying for a good dock, makes me miss my blackberry's.
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trekie86 said:
I haven't been able to find it. I'd really like the car dock so I can use it as a decent GPS.
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I know this doesn't help for a Desktop Dock but another post here had a great idea for a car dock (mount). It is very functional for the car and I am glad I did it. I used Tasker to set some variables so the phone "Docks" when it is in this mount. I am attaching some pictures of how it looks. The original thread is HERE.

Decent Desktop Dock
http://amzn.to/bgXg57
Good "dock" with an extra battery and charger.. granted with the usb on top, there will be no true desktop dock.

Check out Samsung's website. They have a perfect one that sits on it's side. Its forever on back order however...
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douglastheduke said:
http://amzn.to/bgXg57
Good "dock" with an extra battery and charger.. granted with the usb on top, there will be no true desktop dock.
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The desktop home app is in landscape. The intended docking position is on its side as demoed by the Galaxy S advert. I even made a dock with internal amp and speakers that holds the phone on it's left side.
Note: Just making an informative statement. Read with a positively reinforcing internal voice for better results.

I just received a "Backorder Update" from Samsung regarding that charger/dock/cradle. It's available when I go to the page now.
http://originus.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D981BEGSTA

Shovelhead84 said:
The desktop home app is in landscape. The intended docking position is on its side as demoed by the Galaxy S advert. I even made a dock with internal amp and speakers that holds the phone on it's left side.
Note: Just making an informative statement. Read with a positively reinforcing internal voice for better results.
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Picture pretty please
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lasimo0 said:
I just received a "Backorder Update" from Samsung regarding that charger/dock/cradle. It's available when I go to the page now.
http://originus.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D981BEGSTA
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I am awaiting that same email.
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Its actually quite easy to use any dock - just fit it by melting with a lighter.
I know that sounds weird but it really works. I used my old Garmin.
Don't recommend the universal docks. They fit weird.
Interested if you guys find anything that uses the USB port
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SeenNotScene said:
Picture pretty please
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Here is a link to the original post with pics of the original build. I have since made some improvements but will have to update the pics later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7470243&postcount=14

miztaken1312 said:
Funny. My GPS has always worked fine. But I too would like a car dock. Cup holders are for cups, not phones.
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Exactly. My GPS has worked fine since I've had the phone and I really like the Google maps navigator. Funny thing is that my phone sits in the cup holder right now when I need to use it as a GPS or for Trapster.

Do the car home and desk home apps not work in froyo? I'm not seeing them in the market.

exparrot said:
Do the car home and desk home apps not work in froyo? I'm not seeing them in the market.
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That's cause they aren't for Froyo. 2.1 only. You'll have to find an alternative that you like.
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exparrot said:
Do the car home and desk home apps not work in froyo? I'm not seeing them in the market.
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The Google Car Home is infinity better than the Samsung one. It is also specifically a 2.2 app.

I'm just using 2 thick rubber bands to hold my phone on the sun visor. Vlingo works much better at that distance and I can clearly see the map.

exparrot said:
Do the car home and desk home apps not work in froyo? I'm not seeing them in the market.
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I have them on froyo, I installed through app brain not market.. but they work great
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This desk dock SUCKS!
After many months of waiting on the back order, the desk top cradle arrived today, and...
It's simply awful.
While docked, you're stuck with five icons (Alarm, Daily Briefing, Gallery, Music and Voice Search). They are not customizable and I rarely use any of them. Samsung thought it sufficient to only allow customization with the clock (you can turn it off or get an analog or digital version--- WOW!) You can also change the city and the Celsius/Fahrenheit in Accuweather. My experience has been that Accuweather is wildly inaccurate. Totally useless...
As if that wasn't bad enough, Samsung, in their infinite wisdom, designed the dock so the volume controls and the headphone jack port are blocked. Finally, you can't access contacts or make calls while docked. That's right, you can't use your phone to make a call. To place a call, you have to first exit the landscape mode by pressing the home button and you're then in your home screen. But of course, at this point, everything is sideways if the phone is still docked. Pretty ridiculous if you ask me. I contemplated returning the dock for a refund, but the return policy included in the packaging states that full refunds will only be given for unopened items. Samsung states they will make partial refunds (at their sole discretion) based on the condition of the dock, accompanying literature and the packaging.
Learn from my mistake-- This dock is a huge waste of money. I've had it with Samsung. The delays and poor quality of the dock, the delays with FROYO and overall poor customer service means I'll be looking to purchase my next phone from another manufacturer.

Universal Micro Usb Desktop dock

Anyone have one of these that they use with this phone that works with other ones?
I saw this one below, but I'm a bit skeptical that it has a fake 3.5 audio jack on it...
http://www.allputer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1211
Thanks!

I don't see anything about a 3.5mm jack in the description of that dock. In fact, it looks very interesting, except that I don't think the built-in USB hub is powered, so it wouldn't supply much power.
I get tired of buying a new dock every time I get a new phone.

Under notes the last one days the audio out on the back is a dummy. I still may try it though...
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frigidazzi said:
Under notes the last one days the audio out on the back is a dummy. I still may try it though...
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Oops, I missed that, thanks!

Dock or USB to charge and play music in car

Unless Im missing something, is there not a way to plug the S3 into the USB port on the radio and charge it and play music right through the USB like an iphone? When I had my iphone I could just plug it right into my stereo and it would charge and play music. When I tried the AUX on the iphone it did not sound half as good as when using USB directly, so I assume the S3 is the same and want to use the USB if at all possible in a dock would be great. Of all the things they claim Samsung "copied" the iphone on, this is the one they should have. Its the only thing I miss or like better about the iphone than the S3 so far...
At the moment my plan B is to get a dock to charge it and then have to get something like a Samsung HS3000 as well, but even with Apt-x I cant see this being as clear and loud as using the USB

This forum moves WAYYY too fast...

Android will have this in Jelly Bean (4.1)... Android Open Accessory Protocol 2.0 supports audio out.
Alternatively, there is a specific Galaxy S3 feature: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754102 that works in car mode...
The OEM Infuse car dock will also do this too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669567

it will probably be possible awhile after jb realese

yup.. the infuse car dock does it
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Yeah, I I've been using the infuse dock for the audio out, but at least for me, I get tons of engine noise.
I switched to using tune link over BT and that sounds really good.
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Beemer533 said:
Yeah, I I've been using the infuse dock for the audio out, but at least for me, I get tons of engine noise.
I switched to using tune link over BT and that sounds really good.
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Ya the infuse dock doesnt use true usb connection, I dont think its possible to do this at all yet is the issue. I also dont like that I would have to take the case off the phone to use the dock so its looking more like I will have to get a dock that will fit with case on, use regular charger, then just use BT and deal with it...I hope JB will let you use the USB like the iphone at some point.But maybe the new apt-x is better than I know as Ive not used it.

Any of these around?

I've been looking for a dock that is compatible with our phone, that has a speaker so I can use it to play music. Is there anyone out there with knowledge of any, or is it better just to get a blue tooth one?

Like this:
http://www.amazon.com/iHome-Android-Alarm-Clock-Speaker/dp/B007NWULIY
Or this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Philips---Clock-Radio-Docking-System-for-Select-Android-Mobile-Phones---Black/3044095.p?id=1218376388728&skuId=3044095

g4me0v3r said:
Like this:
http://www.amazon.com/iHome-Android-Alarm-Clock-Speaker/dp/B007NWULIY
Or this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Philips...lack/3044095.p?id=1218376388728&skuId=3044095
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Yeah thank you! That's exactly what I was looking for!
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I too was looking for one, thank you for posting this, I was just about to come on here and post the same question =)

If you're looking for one that doesn't use an aux input jack, i'd go for the philips with bluetooth or there's a gear4 android dock coming out soon that can use the usb port for audio. I have the iHome and it uses an aux input, but the music shuts off on me after 3 minutes when i turn off the screen. So, i stopped using the dock and just plugged my phone in with a regular wall charger and just played music through the speaker. I suppose the aux input would be alright if it wasn't used for playing music as you sleep though

shadowkiller24 said:
If you're looking for one that doesn't use an aux input jack, i'd go for the philips with bluetooth or there's a gear4 android dock coming out soon that can use the usb port for audio. I have the iHome and it uses an aux input, but the music shuts off on me after 3 minutes when i turn off the screen. So, i stopped using the dock and just plugged my phone in with a regular wall charger and just played music through the speaker. I suppose the aux input would be alright if it wasn't used for playing music as you sleep though
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I myself am looking to use it for when I'm just in the mood to listen to music louder then what the speaker of the phone itself can do. For the car I have a different radio which has an aux in so I just use a cable and listen to the music on my phone through the car speakers.
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