Has anyone bought this?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/USB-Sync-Cra...751912?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cbfabe768
After using a similar dock for my Nexus One, I think I'm hooked to them. mainly because I can use the phone as a desk clock when I sleep and it's also easier to debug/run apps from Eclipse and not pick up the phone to use them every time.
All I'm concerned about it that because there's no reinforcement at the front, it might be a lot of stress on the mirco-usb port. Any thoughts?
I would rather buy this cradle from Kidgi
http://kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1356
Looks geat and I know quality is good. Already own acouple of dock from them for a Defy and HD2. Pitty no pogo pins though. I sent Kidigi an email asking about futre docks usng tem and their prompt reply wasthat they are looking into it.
Those both look really nice for portrait docks... And I seriously can't decide if I'd prefer a portrait or landscape...
If I go for landscape, I think the best, although definitely not cheapest, solution would be to stick the official battery charger and cradle together with plastic velcro so that I'd have them together all the time, then when I go on a trip and need a second battery and stand, I'd just disconnect them and take that part.
...oei I overcomplicate things, haha.
atomic_dude said:
I would rather buy this cradle from Kidgi
http://kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1356
Looks geat and I know quality is good. Already own acouple of dock from them for a Defy and HD2. Pitty no pogo pins though. I sent Kidigi an email asking about futre docks usng tem and their prompt reply wasthat they are looking into it.
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Damn, that does look nice! Can you let us know when it's available?
Thanks!
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Those both look really nice for portrait docks... And I seriously can't decide if I'd prefer a portrait or landscape...
If I go for landscape, I think the best, although definitely not cheapest, solution would be to stick the official battery charger and cradle together with plastic velcro so that I'd have them together all the time, then when I go on a trip and need a second battery and stand, I'd just disconnect them and take that part.
...oei I overcomplicate things, haha.
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I need portrait since I'll then probably be using it to test out apps without picking up the phone. A landscape dock would defeat the purpose
atomic_dude said:
I would rather buy this cradle from Kidgi
http://kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1356
Looks geat and I know quality is good. Already own acouple of dock from them for a Defy and HD2. Pitty no pogo pins though. I sent Kidigi an email asking about futre docks usng tem and their prompt reply wasthat they are looking into it.
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Looks really good. I'll probably buy this one instead. I think I saw one like this for the NS on ebay some time ago too.
Thanks!
They have it up for pre-order now:
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/shopping_cart.php
A bit steep though
Your link referes to your shopping cart ...
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/online_shop_detail.php?pid=5788
mh, $40 ... expected it to be cheaper, but so far the best dock I have seen around
i wish they offered HDMI on the dock that charges the 2nd battery as well really looks like a quality product though
Does the GSM version fit in the one wihtout the 2nd battery charger ( US$ 27.99 ) and some who know when it is in stock?
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i wish they offered HDMI on the dock that charges the 2nd battery as well really looks like a quality product though
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Verizon makes a desktop cradle with HDMI output
A store associate showed me the picture of it last month when I was purchasing a case for mine.
They said it should be available around launch time of the device.
I just looked on Verizon's website and didn't see anything
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when I went to preorder my evo ( ) I asked about the dock. the guy there said he thought it would run around $60-$100. what do you guys think? I'm getting it no matter what but I just hope its not $100+
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when I went to preorder my evo ( ) I asked about the dock. the guy there said he thought it would run around $60-$100. what do you guys think? I'm getting it no matter what but I just hope its not $100+
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IMHO $60+ for a simple dock is ridiculous... Heck, anything over 30 is way too much in my book.
well if a hdmi connector costs 40 bucks (absolutely retarded price gouging) then a hdmi dock at that price is not out of the question. Would I get one? depends on if it's for the car or desk, for a car...hmm... maybe... desk, no
either way it better have power+data+audio line out + hdmi all from one connector... and it better not look like dr frakenstein designed it... .or dr seuss =P
I can deal with something under 50$ MSRP, so that it will hopefully be less online. I think I'll take a crack at making my own dock. Just put the phone with cables connected into rubber cement or something similar. Maybe not though as I hate to waste cables
ya HDMI cables are dirt cheap at tigerdirect or similar.... I'll hackup a regular dock and make my own dock..or just lay it on the desk w/the kickstand.
You know these will be awfully expensive since Sprint's freaking car chargers are lke 30+ bones.
Anything OEM will cost you up the ass.
HTCPedia's site is selling some accessories (with a pic of the dock with no price yet)
I am looking for an all clear case. has anyone seen any online?
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I am looking for an all clear case. has anyone seen any online?
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here you go... http://store.cheapdroids.com/Amzer-Clear-Snap-On-Crystal-Hard-Case-EVO.html
jvs60 said:
here you go... http://store.cheapdroids.com/Amzer-Clear-Snap-On-Crystal-Hard-Case-EVO.html
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damn that sucks they are covering the front-facing camera and most likely teh back kickstand too
Besides docks that have special things like the HDMI... I'm interested in the docks that may automatically trigger modes, like on the Moto Droid where the desktop dock triggers an alarm clock/media center mode, the car dock triggers the navigation and music. I thought I saw the Evo would do this as well.
If anyone's interested in saving a couple bucks and are looking for something like that as well, here's an old article about someone who created a fake dock using a piece of cardboard with magnets on it. The magnets, in the proper position, tell the handset which mode it should be in:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/how-to-hack-your-own-droid-dock-with-magnets-and-cardboard/
Could probably add magnets to a 'dumb dock' to simulate this if the EVO supports it as well.
gryffyn said:
Besides docks that have special things like the HDMI... I'm interested in the docks that may automatically trigger modes, like on the Moto Droid where the desktop dock triggers an alarm clock/media center mode, the car dock triggers the navigation and music. I thought I saw the Evo would do this as well.
If anyone's interested in saving a couple bucks and are looking for something like that as well, here's an old article about someone who created a fake dock using a piece of cardboard with magnets on it. The magnets, in the proper position, tell the handset which mode it should be in:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/how-to-hack-your-own-droid-dock-with-magnets-and-cardboard/
Could probably add magnets to a 'dumb dock' to simulate this if the EVO supports it as well.
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I doubt the EVO has the magnets in it to activate different modes. None of HTCs phones have yet (to my knowledge).
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I doubt the EVO has the magnets in it to activate different modes. None of HTCs phones have yet (to my knowledge).
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You're probably right. Thought I saw something about the EVO's car mount that sounded like it did something like this. But god knows the kind of stuff my brain thinks it reads when I'm half awake.
I got my Vibrant last week, and I needed a contest entry for a contest over at Instructables, so I hacked up a cheapy iPod dock into an awesome dock for my Vibrant.
The speakers are great for desktop use at work, despite being so cheap.
Unfortunately, I can't post a link to it ... so here are some pictures instead.
Not bad, how do you feed audio into those speakers? Using the AUX jack on the top of the Vibrant im guessing?
Yeah. It's not shown in the pictures, but that speaker set has a built-in 3.5mm cable. You just plug it into the headphone jack on the Vibrant.
NICE! I love instructables.
Is that Sugru for the bumpers? Trying to think of things to do with my samples - neat stuff.
Anyway, awesome dock. Need to keep my eyes open for a cheap dock like that.
Yeah, the Sugru is for the bumpers. I also used it to cover the rough edges of the cut plastic, and to give traction to the feet and stabilize the bottom of the speakers (they liked to rock forward when the phone was placed on the tray).
Those speakers are linked in the Instructable ... I can't post links, but if you search on Amazon for "folding speaker set" and then sort price lowest to highest, you can get those speakers for less than $5 including shipping. They have black ones too.
I happened to get the white set for free from a giveaway. The sugru was free too, so in my case, this dock cost me nothing but a USB cable.
Here -- I think this is your Instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-Cheap-iPhone-speakers-for-Android-Dock/
And the dock: http://amzn.com/dp/B000C8TSCQ
Might need to try making myself one of these too.
Personally, I'm hoping for a rotation mod (like CM has......it'll probably have to wait until CM6 is ported to it) that'll allow for the phone to be upside down. When that happens, I'll try to basically make this, but with a mount for the phone to actually dock into the connections.
If/When I ever get the ambition to do this, I'll definitely be using this instructable as a starting point.
THANK YOU!
Saiboogu said:
Here -- I think this is your Instructable:
Might need to try making myself one of these too.
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Awesome, thanks for posting those. That is indeed my Instructable.
tjhart85 said:
Personally, I'm hoping for a rotation mod (like CM has......it'll probably have to wait until CM6 is ported to it) that'll allow for the phone to be upside down. When that happens, I'll try to basically make this, but with a mount for the phone to actually dock into the connections.
If/When I ever get the ambition to do this, I'll definitely be using this instructable as a starting point.
THANK YOU!
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Yeah, rotation upside down would be awesome. If that were the case, you'd have to lose part of the tray in this version. But I do have a set of desktop computer speakers that are USB powered ....
Nice
Where did you get the clock app?
It's called Digital Clock, you can get it on the Market. It's a free app.
I also have those speakers. I can honestly say they are very cheap but good for the money. If you don't feel like waiting for shipping just go to wal-mart, they are packaged with some of their shirts for about 7 bucks
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Here's another one that I submitted to Instructables today ... no speakers on this stand.
tekkguy said:
Here's another one that I submitted to Instructables today ... no speakers on this stand.
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jesus hahahah
Hey bro, what case are you using, and where did you buy it from?
I'm using the Jelly Case by Amzer ... got it at Amazon: amzn (dot) to (slash) aTMvCj since I can't post links
By the way ... voting started today at Instructables, so if you're a member there, I'd love to have the votes!
Sugru substitute
You can use Goop or other similar type instead of sugru. There is also liquid handle sold as well. You can buy it at home depot or other places like that in adhesives section. there area bunch of these poly urethane polymers. Basically all you have to do to form it is use wax paper to create the depression shape desired.
BTW. You mentioned USB speakers. I have hooked those same speakers up via usb (just strip on end and shove it where the overall + and - of the batteries would be). Take very little electrical knowledge, but I would look it up if you haven't messed around with wiring things up, but I love turning things into USB powered. Although I wanted to put a mini-usb connector on mine and have yet to do it, but just say, for those of you out there, these speakers run off USB just fine.
Well when you buy them from amazon they come with a usb power cord. I didn't get mine from amazon.
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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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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
http://www.expansys.com/htc-one-x-d...tm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=base&ito=1701
Considering getting one of these when they are released... I just wanted to ask if anyone has read about the wattage? If it works as a decent speaker I'd be more than tempted. If it's a measley 2.5W pile of nothing I might not bother...
i dont think the speaker will be anything good, more about just puttng the phone on a dock, but i do think its overpriced for what it is, but i love the idea of it.
I just think perhaps the wattage could be the decider... if it's good it'll be reasonable value. I suspect it might not be though
I think its more "gentle" to put the phone on a cradle like this then fiddle in the plug every night isnt it?!
Be warned that if you want to use a case on the phone and still dock it, the ONLY hard case that seems to let the "pins" of the dock reach the back of the phone is the HTC HC C704 which stupidly doesn't have a clear version like the HTC HC C700. The C700 is missing the holes!! Very odd design choice by HTC
Poor thing! And the c704 don`t seems to protect the ring around the lense of the cam.
You can't protect the ring on the camera with the docking cases because the dock has a groove that holds the camera, and the extra protection would make it sit in the dock less securely(because it can't sit flush to the dock). I believe that is why they differentiated the cases.
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Be warned that if you want to use a case on the phone and still dock it, the ONLY hard case that seems to let the "pins" of the dock reach the back of the phone is the HTC HC C704 which stupidly doesn't have a clear version like the HTC HC C700. The C700 is missing the holes!! Very odd design choice by HTC
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But there is a white and a grey version to match each colour of the phone.
For me, the dock is tempting for work to keep it charged and sync my outlook calendar.
Is anybody interested in cheaper version with only pogo-pin charging? It seems that pogo connectors are availiable from chinese producers, we just need to design the case and electronics I would throw in my 20 Euro for a good designed product.
Let me know if you are interested in kickstarted project.
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Is anybody interested in cheaper version with only pogo-pin charging? It seems that pogo connectors are availiable from chinese producers, we just need to design the case and electronics I would throw in my 20 Euro for a good designed product.
Let me know if you are interested in kickstarted project.
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I'm interested. I only want charging really, not bothered about a crappy speaker
Si
love the idea!
make it a clean design, and my money is yours
maybe a hdmi connector too? <- would pay more for that maybe as special version?
The main thing putting me off about this dock is the angle at which the device will sit, as far as I'm concerned it's far too shallow.
I agree with my Rotherham friend. I'm not interested in it doing anything fancy then
Charge the device
Make it enter dock mode
Look pretty
Si
I like it, I might get one for work, so I can clearly see my phone screen when I'm at work.
I'm guessing if the phones in the cradle then Sense 4.0 will go landscape?
I would buy a cheap dock for charging.... hdmi sounds good but I guess the cost will slowly creep up....
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I'm interested. I only want charging really, not bothered about a crappy speaker
Si
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Theres someone selling a desktop charger in ebay UK
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Theres someone selling a desktop charger in ebay UK
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Can you link to it ?
Si
a link please ..?
All docks that are available now use micro USB not the pogo pins! I thought about starting a project but I'm lacking electronics skills... A friend of mine can model the product in CAD and I could find a way to print a prototype in 3D but first pogo pin charging needs to be reverse engineered and tested. I think HTC may have added some kind of accessory verification...
Is there anyone who've bought this cradle already?? The want to buy one, if the connection between the dock and telephone is good. So if there is anyone who've bought it could you give a review??
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Can someone recommend a good, sturdy stand that has enough clearance to allow charging in portrait mode? I was looking at the iCrado Neo but from the pictures, it doesn't look like there's enough height/clearance on the bottom and the connector would hit the surface since the connector on the stock S3 charging cable is pretty long.
Would also prefer something that's pretty stable and won't tip and slide all over my desk when I'm pressing the screen. Also, not looking for a charging dock - just a stand. Any recommendations?
Anyone?
I think you should check craigsdocks.. i havnt got one myself yet but i only read good things about it.. they are handmade and very customizable.. u can make it fit for phones with cases or without, with extended battery,.. kinda everything you want.. and very good quality i think. Hopefully someone can confirm what i said
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I use this one and I love it:
http://www.ahappydeal.com/product-54494.html
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I think you should check craigsdocks.. i havnt got one myself yet but i only read good things about it.. they are handmade and very customizable.. u can make it fit for phones with cases or without, with extended battery,.. kinda everything you want.. and very good quality i think. Hopefully someone can confirm what i said
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Looks nice but $68 is a little pricey for a desktop dock. Anyway, I'm not really looking for a dock - just a stand that allows you to charge the S3 in portrait mode.
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Looks nice but $68 is a little pricey for a desktop dock. Anyway, I'm not really looking for a dock - just a stand that allows you to charge the S3 in portrait mode.
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The nice thing about the CraigsDocks dock is that it's customizable. If you get the Galaxy S4, it will still fit. Heck, it even fits the NOTE II and smaller phones.
So you buy one dock for the next several years & phones.
I have one in my car and it's far & away the best dock I've ever used. You just have to make sure you tighten down the adjustments real good so it doesn't loosen up.