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Do any cases work with the docks?

I am planning to get a car dock and possibly a standard dock for my phone, but I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any cases that will work with the dock. I don't really want to have to take the case off every time I dock it.

I'm using the incipio feather case with the car dock. It works fine as long as you dont put the insert in the dock itself. You do have to press it down firmly when you put it in the dock to get the car home app to pop up. But it works just fine. I just got the dock yesterday and I LOVE IT. First car dock I've ever owned. Pretty sweet
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That's good news about the Feather. I didn't order a car dock yet, but I'm considering one. I'm hoping to see more feedback on cases that work with the docks.
I wonder if anyone has tried a dock with the Body Glove Mirage?

I just picked up the Speck case. I may not keep it, depending on if it works with the car and/or the regular charge dock. Doesn't seem to work too well with the MM dock. The opening for the USB/HDMI ports doesn't seem to be quite big enough for them to seat properly. If the tolerances are as close with the other docks, I may shave off about a 1/2 mm so that I can get it to seat. Looks great, tho :/ I think what I'm looking for is something between the feather and the speck.

I picked up both the standard dock, the car dock and the body glove case. I love the case and it works great with the car dock if you take out the removable insert that I think they designed just for this purpose. The problem I'm having is the phone will not dock tightly enough with the standard dock. I may try the suggestion of shaving some of because I think that may fix it.
I'll post back with my shaving results.
Would love to know if someone found an easy to remove case that works with the standard dock

Body glove case works perfectly with the car dock. No issues here. Feels good on the phone and in hand. Highly recommended.
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Incipio feather doesn't work with the standard desktop dock:-( but at least the case is easy to remove unlike the speck case...

shamdawg said:
Body glove case works perfectly with the car dock. No issues here. Feels good on the phone and in hand. Highly recommended.
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Do you know if it works with the desktop dock or lapdock?
I now see the comment from marhodges above suggesting that it doesn't fit in the desktop dock.

Not sure. Only dock I have is the car dock.
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I was not able to close the latch on the car dock with the body glove otherwise fits good. The otterbox commuter did not fit at all.
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Mine closes perfectly fine. Did you use the plastic backing piece that came with it. Its only if you are using it without a case.
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the latch will not close with a body glove case. otherwise, it fits like a glove.

shamdawg said:
Mine closes perfectly fine. Did you use the plastic backing piece that came with it. Its only if you are using it without a case.
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I Took the plastic insert out before trying it. Wont snap shut but I think I can live with it.
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Has anyone tried a TPU Gel case with the Atrix and have it installed on the HD Mutlimedia Dock or the Standard Dock?

Car Dock with BodyGlove Case
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the latch will not close with a body glove case. otherwise, it fits like a glove.
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Also using the Bodyglove case. The latch on the car-dock will not completely close. I've put calls into Motorola and ATT. No one seems to be able to point me in the direction of a case that would not interefere with the car-dock's latch.
One concern is that undue stress is put on the micro USB receptacle on the phone because the phone is not completely secured in the dock. Bumps in the road, acceleration / deceleration causes imperceptible back and fourth motion that would ultimately mess something up.
Motorola certainly made the doc for using cases on the phone, else they'd not have included the base "to use if your phone does not have a case".
One workaround, is to glue a horizontal pin (2-3 mm diameter) parallel to where the latch makes contact.

Does the Incipio Feather case work with the Lapdock? Thx.

sabesh said:
Does the Incipio Feather case work with the Lapdock? Thx.
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I like to know this as well.

motoatrix said:
I like to know this as well.
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I have both laptop dock, HD dock. Just purchased the 2 silicone cases from here in Canada from futureshop. its the only cases in stock before the phone was released today. when i got home I was praying that the laptop dock would work with the phone while the silicone case was on (taking it on and off is a pain) cannot post pics SORRY. confirming laptop dock works with silicone case on with a very easy removal of plastic part.
For the HD Dock it was a NO GO had to remove case.
EDIT: hd dock does have removeable clip aswell. Dont know how i didnt see that. Gel silicone case works with hd dock. Confirmed! !
hope this helps you guys that like the silicone cases like I do.

I've debated the LapDock myself. Even the HD Dock just for using my wireless USB Keyboard and Mouse. I have an Otterbox Defender though.
Far as the car dock and standard dock, I don't plan on getting those. I have shortcuts to use those apps without the docks. Have a hands free stand for the car that holds it perfectly with the case and modified my clip case for the Otterbox to use it as a stand as well and be able to plug the charging cable into it while it's in use.
In case anyone wonders what I had to mod the clip case, the Desk Dock clock does not rotate with the screen and to have it correct, the charging port on the phone is on the bottom of the case in the cradle. Otterbox does however include markings in the cradle to cut out for this though (very nice), just had to extend on side a tiny bit to accommodate the larger USB end so it fit snug without putting pressure on the port by pushing it sideways any.

I picked up a Lapdock today. I can confirm that the Lapdock does work with the Incipio Feather case (have to make sure that the two connectors are snugly fit into the Lapdock cradle (adapter/ fit plate removed). See here for details (PDF): Link.

[Q] Are there any cases that will fit in the samsung dock?

I have a SGP silke case and the samsung perforated one, but they wont fit the samsung dock. Are there ant ultra slim cases that will fit in the dock?
Not being able to just put the phone in the dock without taking of the case kind off spoils the whole purpose of using a dock...

I've been wondering the same thing. My Amazon order for the dock was recently cancelled due to no stock. As I've recently fitted a Case-Mate Tough Case I can't see me taking the two layers off each time I want to place the phone in the dock, so I don't think I'll be re-ordering. The dock looks so nice too.

Just got the official Samsung cover and nope, doesn't fit there either. Sucks badly

Unfortunately most mainstream docks don't support cases (from what I've seen, could be wrong). Last phone I had I actually ended up buying two docks and cutting a section out of it due to the case being heavy duty LOL. I tell ya it was a comfy fit for the phone. Quite hard to get out haha
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I will be receiving another dock after a week or so. Maybe I have to try and modify it.
BUT I just noticed that I have the official Samsung pouch too and when having that back cover it just gets too big in the pocket and quite hard to get out from it.
Maybe I just go naked. Too bad because I like the feel of the back cover.

Why not just buy the Zenis dock? It fits my phone with casing on perfectly fine.

Vulpix said:
Why not just buy the Zenis dock? It fits my phone with casing on perfectly fine.
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Because its ugly. The original dock is the only one that's good looking.

It should be really screen protector thickness to fit in that silly non-sync "original" dock. It's pretty for sure but definitely not enough space for any decent case...

Hi!
No, there is not any. Sorry.

I use dock with SGP case Ultra Silke and works OK!

xhadesx said:
I use dock with SGP case Ultra Silke and works OK!
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No, it doesnt fit!

I use the infuse dock with the oem case.
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I have the original sgsii case and it doesnt fit, although i dont find it too hard removing and plugging in, its like after a hards day work,you dont go to sleep with your work clothes on do you.

treva23 said:
I have the original sgsii case and it doesnt fit, although i dont find it too hard removing and plugging in, its like after a hards day work,you dont go to sleep with your work clothes on do you.
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But, its really nice to put you phone in the dock when you come home.

Belkin Case VS Official Samsung book cover

I got both
Here is a little recap of + and -
Belkin (canada 50$):
+
look
lots of different positions
stable
durable
non slippery surface
quality/price ratio
-
cover around the screen
makes it harder to clean the screen
has to be opened (fold) to plug the charger
size
Samsung (canada 60$):
+
Material
durable
magnetic closure
Thin
look
clip in
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screen is upside down when u put it in the "typing" position (i know tab can auto rotate but still)
surface a bit slippery
not as stable in portrait position
has to be opened (fold) to plug the charger
price
I like both but for the "clip in" part, i prefer the "official" so my screen doesnt get partially covered
Price is a bit high, couldnt find it anywhere under 60$ (55$ on overcome but + shipping)
At the end, it will be a personnal decision

Would the official Samsung cover block the tab from sitting in a desktop dock? I want a case for mine but I wouldn't want to keep clipping it in and out.
Does the belkin case hold the tab securely? Is it easy to remove the tab?

theickleone said:
Would the official Samsung cover block the tab from sitting in a desktop dock? I want a case for mine but I wouldn't want to keep clipping it in and out.
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well, i didnt try that, the 30' pin connector is still available when the cover is "opened" like on this picture :
and the case is pretty slim.
I have to go to the store today, if i can ill try it on a desktop dock and let you know
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Does the belkin case hold the tab securely? Is it easy to remove the tab?
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It does hold it securely, i would even say that the tab is more secure in that case in portrait mode. You have to pull with a decent strengh to remove the tab

I have the official case and dock. Got both with my tab slightly used for 375 . It will not fit the dock with the case on, fyi. I also really like the official case compared to all the third party ones, but was thinking of getting one of those nifty looking "smart cases" off of ebay.

s14tam said:
I have the official case and dock. Got both with my tab slightly used for 375 . It will not fit the dock with the case on, fyi. I also really like the official case compared to all the third party ones, but was thinking of getting one of those nifty looking "smart cases" off of ebay.
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Thanks for the info, I would really love a case but I'm a little worried about putting scratches on the corners of my tab. I think I'll go to the shop to check it out, thanks for the info!

theickleone said:
Thanks for the info, I would really love a case but I'm a little worried about putting scratches on the corners of my tab. I think I'll go to the shop to check it out, thanks for the info!
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If u look the second picture of the official case, u will see its a clip in and it didnt do any scratch on my tab at all

For me book cover case is more convinient because of its size and its better looking than belkin hahahahaha
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lokiXnate said:
For me book cover case is more convinient because of its size and its better looking than belkin hahahahaha
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thats why i sold the belkin and kept the samsung

I've had the belkin since I got the tab in June. The material has stretched out some. The tab has quite a bit of "slop" in the case. It can be hard to hit the buttons and get headphones plugged in.

I got the Belkin one. I like it.

I only use my Belkin case for when I am traveling with it so it stays protected also carrying around a second stand accessory can get awkward. So having the all in one is nice. But more importantly I think it looks nicer than the Samsung one anyways.
Otherwise when in my house I keep it out of it since I have another stand (also from belkin coincidentally) and I just like my devices naked when they can be.

Case that will work with Dock and Car Dock

Just bought my G-Nex and I'm looking for a case that will work with the extended battery and will either be very easy to take off or can fit in a desk dock and a car dock.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.

I'm leaning toward the ghost armors. I just want the corners protected from drops really. Not sure how well ghost armors work when dropped on concrete from 3-4ft (like it fell out of your hand).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406602&highlight=ghost+armor

Erukian said:
I'm leaning toward the ghost armors. I just want the corners protected from drops really. Not sure how well ghost armors work when dropped on concrete from 3-4ft (like it fell out of your hand).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406602&highlight=ghost+armor
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Thanks for the info. I'm not a fan of screen protectors for hardened glass, but I could use the other parts and skip the screen protector. I agree about the dropping it from 3-4 ft onto concrete. I don't know if you've noticed, but the G-Nex reallly is slippery, which is why I want a case. The darn thing just slips out of my huge hands all the time. Frankly I wish it was a little thicker. This always thinner nonsense drive me crazy. I'm having trouble holding on to mine it is so thin!
Thanks again for the ideas.

First find a dock and car dock that can be purchased...

nomisunrider said:
First find a dock and car dock that can be purchased...
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LOL... Yeah I know...

whoster69 said:
Just bought my G-Nex and I'm looking for a case that will work with the extended battery and will either be very easy to take off or can fit in a desk dock and a car dock.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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dont have this, but i'd assume the case mate tough case would since it has cutouts for the dock connector(the gold . . . ) on the side
i believe they have pulled it till January though as they have to fix the size of the usb hole(like with the pop case)

i seriously doubt that ANY case will work with the docks.
the docks are normally molded to fit the phone perfectly in the same that it is, adding even 1mm around the phone can make it not fit.
the case i bought has the holes, but honestly i don't think theres a chance in hell of it fitting in the car dock in the case.
the Nexus One had these custom docks, and it was the same thing, you couldn't have any case on the phone for it to fit in any of the docks.
now, things like the invisible shield work just fine (usually) because they don't add any significant bulk to the device.

neok44 said:
i seriously doubt that ANY case will work with the docks.
the docks are normally molded to fit the phone perfectly in the same that it is, adding even 1mm around the phone can make it not fit.
the case i bought has the holes, but honestly i don't think theres a chance in hell of it fitting in the car dock in the case.
the Nexus One had these custom docks, and it was the same thing, you couldn't have any case on the phone for it to fit in any of the docks.
now, things like the invisible shield work just fine (usually) because they don't add any significant bulk to the device.
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I know Seido used to make some, but I wasn't satisfied with the support I got from them, so I won't be doing business with them again. I kind of figured that might be the case (no pun intended) but hoped someone else might make one.
Thanks.

Any Desktop Dock / Cradle that would work with a TPU case?

Hi,
I was looking to pick up a desktop dock. I am using a Seido charger from my Treo pro days. It seems to charge very very slowly (it is plugged in via usb). I was looking for a nicer cradle/dock that would fit my E4GT with a TPU case.
Is there anything out there?
Thanks,
Rich

Here is the Samsung stand/spare battery charger. It doesn't charge the phone but comes with a spare battery and cable to plug in/charge. I have a generic TPU/Hybrid case from eBay and it fits the standard in both portrait and landscape trouble free. Quite like it.

KCs2k said:
Here is the Samsung stand/spare battery charger. It doesn't charge the phone but comes with a spare battery and cable to plug in/charge. I have a generic TPU/Hybrid case from eBay and it fits the standard in both portrait and landscape trouble free. Quite like it.
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whats the cheapest place to get one of these?

Check Amazon. Picked mine up for just a little over $30 shipped if I recall right. I really like it.
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I was just snooping around for a cradle/dock that would work with a case. The one I found seems to fit the bill. Search for eBay item 220936397990. Anyone have any hands-on with this cradle?

Might check the fine print on that ebay cradle. It clearly states that cases must be removed from most US models of the GSII in order to work.
Not to say it won't...
EDIT: Nevermind, I don't read to well. You have to remove the cushion from the cradle.

Well I just purchased two. If you want to hold off, I'll let you know how it turns out with a TPU case and a Body Glove case

Please let us know how it works with your case.

How did that go for you? Did you get it yet?

I guess we will never know...

Search my posts, I posted the exact dock I got, that works with my TPU case and posted pictures with links to the products I used. I did have to take a bit of the sides with a dremel tool, but I got 3 docks and did all 3 in about 15 min and they all work perfectly.

Hey, I just wanted to say thanks - I ordered the dock, did the mod with the dremel & it works great!

if you want a car mount (suction cup) get the nuvi 200 mount on ebay (around $4)
WITH tpu case fits perfect snug enough to hold but not damage. Very nice.
won't work without TPU case (too loose a fit)
Ebay - 220983308911
$4.15 Shipped