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[Q] Windshield mount

I'm keeping my Droid 1 activated for the sole purpose of providing GPS nav until there's a windshield dock for myTouch 4G. Anyone have a lead on one in development? Official Tmobile stores have nada and no idea on timing. There's one for the 3G so hopefully it'll happen soon.
Thanks,

check the t-mo website for accessories. they have an in-car holder for the my touch.

I think he might be referring to the one one like the nexus one which should be out soon
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Just saw this one, whatcha think?
Tetrax on eBay
I can't seem to find any other reviews.

How about it.... let's put a magnet on the phone with compass in it and try using GPS.... Brillian, absolutely brilliant I say!

Ya, there are a few so-so generic holders, I'm hoping for one specifically designed for the phone. The one for my Droid fit perfectly and held it very firmly and could be landscape or portrait.
Thanks for the tip though.
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Just saw this one, whatcha think?
I can't seem to find any other reviews.
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Tmobile will be releasing a special one. That's what the prongs on the left are for to charge while on the new dock.

But has there been anything released about the official docks? It makes sense that we will see one, but it may just be an alarm clock dock.
Any links suggesting either?

car dock, and desk dock
you guys... the buttons are in the drawer...
the docks just put them in that mode automatically, charge, and some feature a bluetooth speaker...
same as nexus1

borodin1 said:
How about it.... let's put a magnet on the phone with compass in it and try using GPS.... Brillian, absolutely brilliant I say!
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Doesnt the original Droid have magnets built in to control the dock features? If the price was better, I would be willing to give it a shot.
My problem is that I cannot buy a device specific holster for the car because I use a plethora of different phones and my wife does as well. I bought a generic universal holder off EBay awhile back for our trip to Cali and it worked great...for a month, then the POS fell apart...at least I got my $8.00 out of it

Recommended Dock from EBay

Hi There!
Has anyone got any experience with particular cradle/docks from Ebay?
Ideally I think I would like a horizontal dock, but can do portrait.

The "USB-Sync-Cradle-Dock-Charger-Samsung-i9100-Galaxy-S-2" on eBay. (Since I've posted so little, I'm not yet allowed to post links).
I bought one'o these. Don't expect much of it, but I think it'll do what it's supposed to. I just hope there's some anti-slip rubber feet on it, so the phone can be used while mounted. Droidstuff.se (swedish site) has a very nice, special made Android universal dock in black metal (which everybody knows us scandinavians are very good at! ). It's pretty expensive, though, and availability is scarce.

Here is the one I ordered: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170633167683
I still haven't gotten it yet (even though I ordered nearly 2 weeks ago)... I will let you know what I think if / when I get it.

When it arrives, I'd be interested to know whether it looks like it'd work with a case on

ebay dock
I ordered that ebay dock, it came pretty quick, its ok for the money, it doesnt give a snug cutom fit but does just fine, i might actually order a sceond one as you can charge it from your pc/laptop or hook in a wall charger.
It look like theres enough room to work with a case but im not a big fan of cases so im unable to tell.

MrDeacon said:
The "USB-Sync-Cradle-Dock-Charger-Samsung-i9100-Galaxy-S-2" on eBay. (Since I've posted so little, I'm not yet allowed to post links).
I bought one'o these. Don't expect much of it, but I think it'll do what it's supposed to. I just hope there's some anti-slip rubber feet on it, so the phone can be used while mounted. Droidstuff.se (swedish site) has a very nice, special made Android universal dock in black metal (which everybody knows us scandinavians are very good at! ). It's pretty expensive, though, and availability is scarce.
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Do you mean this bad boy

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4801/samsung-original-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-charger
Thinking of that one, looks pretty good and it also charges a separate battery at the same time, however not in stock yet any thoughts?

I'd really want my device lied horizontally. Comfortable while watching movies But no such a dock in the offing.

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http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4801/samsung-original-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-charger
Thinking of that one, looks pretty good and it also charges a separate battery at the same time, however not in stock yet any thoughts?
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that's the one that comes with korean version of the galaxy s2
lucky bastards

skanj said:
Do you mean this bad boy
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That's the bad boy. Isn't it adorable?

Its awesome
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smartbot said:
Here is the one I ordered: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170633167683
I still haven't gotten it yet (even though I ordered nearly 2 weeks ago)... I will let you know what I think if / when I get it.
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1 already bought this one, two days on ebay. I dont like it at all as the phone sites in it almost upright, there isnt enough of an angle on it to use the phone comfortably, the angle is just too steep.
If you don't mind the angle the build quality is good otherwise.

I ordered one of these. Will report back when I get it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Cradle...3?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27ba878343#shId

beWater said:
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4801/samsung-original-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-charger
Thinking of that one, looks pretty good and it also charges a separate battery at the same time, however not in stock yet any thoughts?
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Isn't that the one that doesn't actually charge the phone, though?
It charges a separate battery, lying flat in the base. But the phone simply sits in the base. Seems mad to me.
Edit: Yup, doesn't charge the phone. More pictures here. Removed link as I wasn't sure if linking to a retailer was permitted. Is copying their images ok?

I remember having a very similar dock to that for the M2000 (htc blue angel), battery charged in the back, but you could plug a mini-usb cable in to charge the device as well.....
Thats a big step backwards!

leventbb said:
I ordered one of these. Will report back when I get it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Cradle...3?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27ba878343#shId
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Just bought a similar one, hope it arrives soon to my country. Being used to connect my milestone to a dock is can't of weird now that i have the phone laying alone on the desk.
Regards,
Sebastian Moreno
Buenos Aires, Argentina.

http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-dock
I'm waiting for this one
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but this one looks promising,as well
http://www.clove.co.uk/desktop-sync-charge-cradle-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100

hunhool said:
http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-dock
I'm waiting for this one
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but this one looks promising,as well
http://www.clove.co.uk/desktop-sync-charge-cradle-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
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I'm waiting for the 1st dock. I'd rather get a samsung approved dock plus it looks well built and has line out and usb connection AND works in portrait/landscape.
Also eager about the car dock, until you linked this site I didn't know where to get the official Samsung one, so thanks man.
http://www.clove.co.uk/vehicle-dock-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
If you want to see both in action, I found a Danish video from a while back which happens to show the hdmi accessory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8
Don;t know if those links will work, if not just append watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8 to youtube.com

leventbb said:
I ordered one of these. Will report back when I get it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Cradle...3?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27ba878343#shId
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this is the same one I reviewed, too steep an angle, looks nice but uncomfortable to use.

Airbag888 said:
I'm waiting for the 1st dock. I'd rather get a samsung approved dock plus it looks well built and has line out and usb connection AND works in portrait/landscape.
Also eager about the car dock, until you linked this site I didn't know where to get the official Samsung one, so thanks man.
http://www.clove.co.uk/vehicle-dock-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
If you want to see both in action, I found a Danish video from a while back which happens to show the hdmi accessory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8
Don;t know if those links will work, if not just append watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8 to youtube.com
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thanks for the video,it was really impressive
I can't wait to get them

$12.00 dock on ebay

Just wanted to share this dock i found on ebay. Looks way better than the samsung one as it has a simpler design. Looks like an iphone dock.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...ccessories&hash=item19cbf0b955#ht_10221wt_905

If you look at the picture closely you can see that's an international galaxy s2 in the dock our phones have different dimensions than that of the other versions of the galaxy so that dock may not fit your phone at all. A good trick for looking for the proper accessories for our phones, since there are so many versions of it, is including "t989" in any search on eBay or Amazon you do.
Sent from my SGH-T989

Well the dock is made to fit our phones, so of course it will fit the international version as well. I saw a couple of reviews on youtube and the s2 was able to mount with a case. Thats good enough space to fit the extra thickness of our phones. I ordered 2, I will give feedback once I receive them.

chicohonda91 said:
Well the dock is made to fit our phones, so of course it will fit the international version as well. I saw a couple of reviews on youtube and the s2 was able to mount with a case. Thats good enough space to fit the extra thickness of our phones. I ordered 2, I will give feedback once I receive them.
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Please do. I'm intersted & would like one at the house

I have had this dock (actually 3 of them now) for a few months. Used it with my AT&T Samsung Infuse then with my AT&T GS2 and now with my T-Mo T989.
Fits and works perfectly with the T989 even with the Diztronics case on it. Well worth the price.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347285&highlight=cheap+dock

ApexZeph said:
If you look at the picture closely you can see that's an international galaxy s2 in the dock our phones have different dimensions than that of the other versions of the galaxy so that dock may not fit your phone at all. A good trick for looking for the proper accessories for our phones, since there are so many versions of it, is including "t989" in any search on eBay or Amazon you do.
Sent from my SGH-T989
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You shot the OP down without even reading the ebay description. T989 is one of the compatible devices.

audscott said:
You shot the OP down without even reading the ebay description. T989 is one of the compatible devices.
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thank you....

audscott said:
You shot the OP down without even reading the ebay description. T989 is one of the compatible devices.
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Correct, and it will work with just about any brand "bar type" phone with the jack centered on the bottom. You either use or don't use the rubber insert that comes with it to adjust to size or with or without case. For $12 it's a great buy. If you want it faster there are some US sellers selling it for around $20.

This looks great !! Quick question though. Do you have an hdmi adapter for yours ? I'm looking to basically be able to charge/hdmi out by dropping it in a cradle lol
1 more question. Does the phone feel sturdy enough in it? I'd like to get 1 to modify into a car mount too
Thanks !
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Dual Case Compatible Charging Dock

Obviously Samsung is more well known, but has anyone heard of EZOPower. They have the exact Dual Case comp dock, they look almost alike except for labeling. Is it as good
which to go for? it is only 19 compared to $27
Thank YOu

This dock?

Jaxidian said:
This dock?
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Thank you very much I guess I was wrong I have found that post but I was wondering which 1 is better.

eric0668 said:
Thank you very much I guess I was wrong I have found that post but I was wondering which 1 is better.
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Since all this is is a charging dock, there is little for it be "better" or "worse". Essentially, all it is is a USB cable, with large head. personally i would go for the cheap one. If you were looking at a multimedia dock, it would be different.
personally, i would go for the hyperion one (also on amazon, and I cannot post links, yet because new members aren't allowed to help people directly, so you have to search for it) and save 2 bucks more.

thanks again
I found it. I had a bad experience with the wall chargers from them One didn't work. took awhile to get a refund
It looks ok tho.
1. It looks case compatible, don't you think?
2. The title says GS3, but the description says Galaxy Note. I do think it is for the S3
3. I did find the Kidigi which is more than that, the original Samsung, or the EZOPower, the Deluxe Piano Black Charging Cradle Dual Purpose Case Compatible. I dont know where to get it.
Thank You

I actually like this dock. Would LOVE to hear from anybody who has it if it would fit a thicker case like the Incipio Silicryilc. It's still fairly thin but not quite the skin-like cases that many love.

eric0668 said:
I found it. I had a bad experience with the wall chargers from them One didn't work. took awhile to get a refund
It looks ok tho.
1. It looks case compatible, don't you think?
2. The title says GS3, but the description says Galaxy Note. I do think it is for the S3
3. I did find the Kidigi which is more than that, the original Samsung, or the EZOPower, the Deluxe Piano Black Charging Cradle Dual Purpose Case Compatible. I dont know where to get it.
Thank You
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My thoughts:
1. case compatible? probably not... unless you have a dremel... if you do: yes it is.
2. with that shape, if it works for the note, i BET it works for the S3, as the S3 is thinner... but it might be "floppy"
3. kidigi says that the only US retailer is hypercel, but hypercel's website does not have it listed....

Jaxidian?
Jaxidian said:
I actually like this dock. Would LOVE to hear from anybody who has it if it would fit a thicker case like the Incipio Silicryilc. It's still fairly thin but not quite the skin-like cases that many love.
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When you said you like this dock, which one? the one I questioned ? The one in the Amazon link? or the Hyperion?
Thanks

eric0668 said:
When you said you like this dock, which one? the one I questioned ? The one in the Amazon link? or the Hyperion?
Thanks
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The one in the amazon link is what I'm very interested in...

Bluetooth Keyboard and Stand

I mainly bought this tablet for school. I was looking into a good bluetooth keyboard with Android specific shortcuts like Home, Recents, Back and Menu. I was looking at the Motorola Wireless Keyboard with Trackpad seeing that it also has a trackpad. But I notice that it has a search button instead of Recents. Would I be able to remap the search button to work for Recents instead?
Also I was looking at stands. I prefer to have a stand alone stand and not a case/stand combo because I love the sleekness of this tab. I was looking at the Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand but it looks kinda flimsy. Last thing I want is this thing flipping over and breaking.
Can anyone give me some thoughts or other suggestions if need be?
Edit: I just seen the ErgoPROP Ergonomic Display Stand. I think I am sold on this one. Has anyone ever used this stand before?

I have this keyboard http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-...089&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+android+keyboard, and I love it. It's case doubles as a stand.

I agree too, i bought ithe logitech and love it. I haven't tried other keyboards, but im pretty happy with the logitech so i dont think theres really a need to try a new one

I have two of the Arkon stands, which I use with both the Note and my ThinkPad - a heavier, bulkier tablet. The stand is not flimsy at all and has held up well in constant use. I've had the two stands for more than a year. Very portable, but also very sturdy.

toenail_flicker said:
I have two of the Arkon stands, which I use with both the Note and my ThinkPad - a heavier, bulkier tablet. The stand is not flimsy at all and has held up well in constant use. I've had the two stands for more than a year. Very portable, but also very sturdy.
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I was going through the Website for Samsung India and found something which I would like to have.
Its not made for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 but was wondering whether this will work?
Bluetooth Keyboard with Book cover(P750) - BKC-1B1USBGINU
Please let me know whether this will work for us and i'll be very thankful.
Thanks.

nahhush said:
I was going through the Website for Samsung India and found something which I would like to have.
Its not made for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 but was wondering whether this will work?
Bluetooth Keyboard with Book cover(P750) - BKC-1B1USBGINU
Please let me know whether this will work for us and i'll be very thankful.
Thanks.
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My gut instinct is to say no, but not sure.

toenail_flicker said:
My gut instinct is to say no, but not sure.
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You'd been saying a no, reason being the weight of the product?
The price is not the prime issue, my reason to vouch for it is it being the product by Samsung for Samsung...
I'm confused because there aren't a lot of products directly available in India

My reason is based on the size of the Note. It is bigger than the model that item is made for. That said, it's your $.

You were right.
I did little checking too with the local dealer.
Besides that, I even mailed the Customer Care at Samsung and asked them for details.
They have reverted back saying it is not compatible.
What would your suggestions for a keyboard case be like?
Are Samsung Guys at all planning for something like this?

I'm looking for one myself. Haven't found one I like, yet. Check out this thread for help. The first couple of posts are not helpful since they talk about one for the Tab, maybe even the one you found. The rest of the posts may be quite helpful, just depends.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1865546

Hmm...
Its kinda sad but Samsung ain't taking a lotta effort it seems.
Hundreds of options (After Market) are available.
Belkin, Kensington etc... have organised accessories but I think / rather I would wait for Samsung.
Hope its not a LONG one...

Thing is, it's still kind of early. Could be Samsung is letting the aftermarket handle things. Who knows?

Think you're right.
Anyway its nice to know I'm not the only one on the lonely road.
I'm pretty sure though the options will be available in Europe / US markets comparatively earlier than India (Asia).
If so, can you be kind enough to inform me of the product?
Thanks.

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Think you're right.
Anyway its nice to know I'm not the only one on the lonely road.
I'm pretty sure though the options will be available in Europe / US markets comparatively earlier than India (Asia).
If so, can you be kind enough to inform me of the product?
Thanks.
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Sure, if I find one and if I remember. I do taxes and we're heading in year-end and tax season. It's brutal.

toenail_flicker said:
I have two of the Arkon stands, which I use with both the Note and my ThinkPad - a heavier, bulkier tablet. The stand is not flimsy at all and has held up well in constant use. I've had the two stands for more than a year. Very portable, but also very sturdy.
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I have an identical stand sold under a different brand name. I stopped using it when I got a ZAGGFolio for my old Tab 10.1, but since I don't have a proper keyboard/case combo for the Note 10.1, I'm using the stand again.
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You'd been saying a no, reason being the weight of the product?
The price is not the prime issue, my reason to vouch for it is it being the product by Samsung for Samsung...
I'm confused because there aren't a lot of products directly available in India
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Because it is for the Tab 10.1, not the Note 10.1.
It's VERY well established that any case specifically made for the Tab or Tab2 10.1 will NOT fit the Note 10.1.

toenail_flicker said:
I have two of the Arkon stands, which I use with both the Note and my ThinkPad - a heavier, bulkier tablet. The stand is not flimsy at all and has held up well in constant use. I've had the two stands for more than a year. Very portable, but also very sturdy.
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Thanks I ordered my arkon the other day I'm waiting for it to come in. I went ahead and got the motorola bluetooth keyboard with trackpad and I am in love with this keyboard. The build quality is great it feels nice and solid. Pairing is quick and easy and the mouse pad works great now i just need to find out how can I map the call button on the top right to bring up recents and ill be set

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Thanks I ordered my arkon the other day I'm waiting for it to come in. I went ahead and got the motorola bluetooth keyboard with trackpad and I am in love with this keyboard. The build quality is great it feels nice and solid. Pairing is quick and easy and the mouse pad works great now i just need to find out how can I map the call button on the top right to bring up recents and ill be set
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Would you please post a link to the Motorola keyboard? Thanks.

Probably this one: http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Wire...987&sr=8-3&keywords=motorola+android+keyboard

Thanks.

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Probably this one: http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Wire...987&sr=8-3&keywords=motorola+android+keyboard
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Yea thats it. Its a great keyboard so far. the only con so far is that it uses AA Batteries instead of having a built in battery. But I got a ton of rechargeable batteries so idc too much