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This may be a repost and if so, I apologize.
Anyhow, I spotted a thread in the i9000 section. Here is a link to that thread:
forum .xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773355
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(Unfortunately I cannot post links due to my post count. I fudged the link a tad so most of you can figure it out.)
I walked into my local VZ store today. They were more than excited to test this on my Vibrant. The battery does fit and works perfectly! Unfortunately, there are two issues, one major, the other, personal preference.
Issue 1: The included backcover with the battery does not fit on our Vibrant due to the location of the camera.
Issue 2: It is HUGE. The battery is nearly 4 times the thickness of the stock 1500mAh.
The good news tho is the battery is made by Samsung AND with a proper back cover, everyone will be good to go. Not too bad for $49
forum .xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773355
Seems like a big size jump for that capacity difference. For that increase in size, I would want at least 2x the capacity. Too bad they don't just offer the ability to put 2 stock batteries in with an adapter or something.. I'd consider buying that.
I'd be ok with this size battery if there was a back panel that fit the vibrant as well. There is also a chance that this would be a standard size other newer batteries would follow, so we could buy only one new back panel but get new batteries as they are released... just a guess/hope.
Hi
Just saw this Thanko 10x telephoto lens:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/06/10/xperia-arc-gets-10x-telephoto-lens/#more-1407
Sure its a gimmick, but if it is only about €17 (quoted in the article) I'd be interested in trying it out and the stand could be handy anyway. It looks a lot easier to set up than the other one in the Accessories sub-forum here.
Trouble is, I can't find any info about where to buy it (or any Thanko products). Googling brings up some products by Thanko but nothing that helps me get any further.
If anyone has any info or tips about where to get it, I'd appreciate it.
As far as i got with it was at this site:
http://cs-epoch.com/
You will have to contact them for pricing and delivery.
Thanks for the link Macr59 - looks like the one.
But my bad, I didn't realise that the product I'm talking about (the Thanko one) is the same as the other one in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078413
I didn't notice all of the gubbins to clamp it on to the phone at first. It looked a lot simpler and less ugly in black when I first saw it but I think it is the same one.
Anyway, will post back if I get my hands on one.
Frenchdroid said:
But my bad, I didn't realise that the product I'm talking about (the Thanko one) is the same as the other one in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078413
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Nah, those are two different products. The body kits and lenses look completely different.
I'd wait to see some sample pics of the thanko one before i purchased. The one linked to in the other thread has some sample pics, and theyre appallingly bad.
I received an email from Samsung earlier this evening about a new case, after my original order was cancelled. Here are the pictures.
Edit: since I'm new, I can't post links to pictures. Your loss. I registered just to post about this.
You can see that they reversed everything so that the camera works better while in the case.
Not knowing a new case was coming, I had ordered the original from Provantage. I received it today.
The old case has the following attributes:
- Camera difficult to use.
- When in shallow typing angle, GT is upside down.
+ When in easel position for watching videos, GT is rightside up.
+ With case open for portrait use, the folded flap gives you a handle for holding if you're right handed.
+ Charging can be done with case almost closed. Just tuck flap inside. This protects the GT glass.
The new case has the following attributes:
+ Camera easier to use.
+ When in shallow typing angle, GT is rightside up.
- When in easel position for watching videos, GT is upside down.
- With case open for portrait use, the flap is on the wrong side for holding if you're right handed and it dangles down.
- Charging has to be done with the case fully open.
Given the above, I prefer the original case.
OK, here is my attempt to post links to pics anyway. If this doesn't work, I give up.
h t t p : / / i51 dot tinypic dot com / 29ddyq8 dot jpg
h t t p : / / i54 dot tinypic dot com / j6ilxs dot jpg
A clarification on holding the GT in portrait mode. I'm right handed, so hold the GT in my left hand, using my right to write, draw or Swype. In this position, I prefer the power switch and volume buttons to be on the right side, so I can use them while holding the GT with my left.
Both case designs are a compromise. Like I said, I prefer the original and will be keeping it.
Reading your post, it seems the "original" that you speak of is the same that everyone else has. You're saying there is a reversed model? If you're referring to the pictures on the Samsung site, they are the same that have always been there, and show what you are presumably talking about the "new" case.
Check out this review which shows the actual case on a Tab, and then the rendering shown on the website (which you also posted)
It shows both, but the one shown on the website is an inaccurate depiction.
@Kevin Gossett - did you even read my post and look at the pictures? Answers to your questions are there.
I did read, and I also looked at the pictures. Do you actually have both cases? If not, then I stand by what I said. There is one version of the case, but what is shown on the Samsung site is an inaccurate picture.
If you do have both versions in hand, then I retract.
Boy, this 5-minute wait thing is really annoying.
To clarify further, here an exact quote from the email that Samsung sent me about my order that was cancelled. Note that it says "different case". Also, the pictures I posted were from that email.
"We recently spoke about the Carrying Cover Case for your tablet, following is a different case, however, very similar to the one you ordered."
No, I do not have both cases in hand. However, I doubt that Samsung would be sending me an email about a "different case" that includes pictures, unless there really was one.
I don't want to argue the point, as I like the case I have and don't really care whether there is a new one. I just wanted to let others know that according to Samsung, there was a different case available that apparently solves the camera issue.
http://i51.tinypic.com/29ddyq8.jpg
i54.tinypic.com/j6ilxs.jpg
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To clarify further, here an exact quote from the email that Samsung sent me about my order that was cancelled. Note that it says "different case". Also, the pictures I posted were from that email.
"We recently spoke about the Carrying Cover Case for your tablet, following is a different case, however, very similar to the one you ordered."
No, I do not have both cases in hand. However, I doubt that Samsung would be sending me an email about a "different case" that includes pictures, unless there really was one.
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There have been about 6 other threads about this same case and if you look inside these threads you will see this same discussion has come up numerous times regarding design reversal and within these 6 other threads you will also see photos of at least 2 of the "different cases" and will see they are all the same and Samsung's photos are screwed up.
There have been THREE different cases if you use the THREE different part numbers that have so far been seen on Samsung's site.
These are the 3 part numbers (so far) for the same case:
EFC-1B1NBECXAR
EFC-1B1NBEGSTA
EFC-1B1NBEBSTD
I have actually had the first 2 and they were identical despite the incorrect reversed photos on Samsung's site which have ALWAYS been there since the first day the case was listed before it was even released.
Of course it is possible the one you refer to is yet the 4th part number and is different but I doubt it from their previous track record. Samsung's reps know nothing and 90% of the time what they write is wrong. I was on the phone with them for an hour questioning the difference between the first 2 part numbers and they could come up with nothing other than sending me photos of both which were identical and reversed. Eventually I got both ... they were the same.
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http://i51.tinypic.com/29ddyq8.jpg
i54.tinypic.com/j6ilxs.jpg
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LOL .. that's a pretty useless photo and is the same one that has been on every web site selling this case since it was first announced.
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There have been about 6 other threads about this same case and if you look inside these threads you will see this same discussion has come up numerous times regarding design reversal and within these 6 other threads you will also see photos of at least 2 of the "different cases" and will see they are all the same and Samsung's photos are screwed up.
There have been THREE different cases if you use the THREE different part numbers that have so far been seen on Samsung's site.
These are the 3 part numbers (so far) for the same case:
EFC-1B1NBECXAR
EFC-1B1NBEGSTA
EFC-1B1NBEBSTD
I have actually had the first 2 and they were identical despite the incorrect reversed photos on Samsung's site which have ALWAYS been there since the first day the case was listed before it was even released.
Of course it is possible the one you refer to is yet the 4th part number and is different but I doubt it from their previous track record. Samsung's reps know nothing and 90% of the time what they write is wrong. I was on the phone with them for an hour questioning the difference between the first 2 part numbers and they could come up with nothing other than sending me photos of both which were identical and reversed. Eventually I got both ... they were the same.
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I did a search of the three models you listed and to my surprise I found two websites carrying the EFC-1B1NBEGSTA model and in the pictures they look to have the camera hole in the opposite side (as in the Samsung picture).
http://www.cellularstore.com/produc...ather+Book+Cover+Case,+Black+_+EFC_1B1NBEGSTA
http://www.123cellularsupply.com/pr...Tab-10.1"-Leather-Book-Cover-Case,-Black.html
Granted, the two websites are unknown to me and they could be wrong too.
Edit: Even more interesting, the review on the first site mention that the camera ends up on the bottom of the tablet when you put it up to type...
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I did a search of the three models you listed and to my surprise I found two websites carrying the EFC-1B1NBEGSTA model and in the pictures they look to have the camera hole in the opposite side (as in the Samsung picture).
http://www.cellularstore.com/product-23179-Samsung+Galaxy+Tab+10.1%26quot%3B+Leather+Book+Cover+Case,+Black+_+EFC_1B1NBEGSTA
http://www.123cellularsupply.com/pr...Tab-10.1"-Leather-Book-Cover-Case,-Black.html
Granted, the two websites are unknown to me and they could be wrong too.
Edit: Even more interesting, the review on the first site mention that the camera ends up on the bottom of the tablet when you put it up to type...
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The one I have is the EFC-1B1NBEGSTA. The one I returned as a duplicate was the CXAR. When you stand them "full up" (like a movie screen) the camera is on top, when you use the shallow (typing stand ) position the camera is on the bottom.
All 3 of the cases I listed are identical. Maybe there is a 4th one, who knows. Samsung is using the same photos for all of them.
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The one I have is the EFC-1B1NBEGSTA. The one I returned as a duplicate was the CXAR. When you stand them "full up" (like a movie screen) the camera is on top, when you use the shallow (typing stand ) position the camera is on the bottom.
All 3 of the cases I listed are identical. Maybe there is a 4th one, who knows. Samsung is using the same photos for all of them.
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I see, but did you check the pictures on the the cellularparts.com website? They look like real pictures to me and the camera hole looks covered when the case is closed. Definitely confusing.
Alien987 said:
I see, but did you check the pictures on the the cellularparts.com website? They look like real pictures to me and the camera hole looks covered when the case is closed. Definitely confusing.
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Cellularparts.com gets me: The domain www.cellularparts.com which you are trying to access is currently unavailable. This may occur for several reasons -- the name may have changed, or it may have moved to a new location. Please try to access the site later, or contact the site's administrator.
CellularSTORE.COM has the same INCORRECT photo that has been kicking around for weeks. It's the same photos that Samsung sent to me by email. That is the model I have and their photo is obviously wrong. Do you think they take their own pictures? These are all stock photos from Samsung.
123cellularsupply.com doesn't even show it opened, only the stock Samsung closed photo.
CellularpartsUSA.com doesn't have it at all.
Other than all the above, and unless they have YET ANOTHER model they are all identical. Think what you wish (or wish what you think). There would be no way to use this case in those 2 positions and NOT flip the TAB.
MisterEdF said:
Cellularparts.com gets me: The domain www.cellularparts.com which you are trying to access is currently unavailable. This may occur for several reasons -- the name may have changed, or it may have moved to a new location. Please try to access the site later, or contact the site's administrator.
CellularSTORE.COM has the same INCORRECT photo that has been kicking around for weeks. It's the same photos that Samsung sent to me by email. That is the model I have and their photo is obviously wrong. Do you think they take their own pictures? These are all stock photos from Samsung.
123cellularsupply.com doesn't even show it opened, only the stock Samsung closed photo.
CellularpartsUSA.com doesn't have it at all.
Other than all the above, and unless they have YET ANOTHER model they are all identical. Think what you wish (or wish what you think). There would be no way to use this case in those 2 positions and NOT flip the TAB.
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My bad, I was referring to http://www.cellularstore.com/, no need to take it personally.... I was just pointing those sites seemed to have pictures of the famous case with the opposite hole with the model number you mentioned....
I already ordered one from www.provantage.com because I don't mind that much the camera hole position so yes, "I still think what I wish".....
I'm not taking it personally. It's just the fact that I've had two different models of this case and know the photo is wrong. Plus the "incorrect photo" issue had been covered in at least 2 other threads.
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this thread is confusing
MisterEdF said:
There have been about 6 other threads about this same case and if you look inside these threads you will see this same discussion has come up numerous times regarding design reversal and within these 6 other threads you will also see photos of at least 2 of the "different cases" and will see they are all the same and Samsung's photos are screwed up.
There have been THREE different cases if you use the THREE different part numbers that have so far been seen on Samsung's site.
These are the 3 part numbers (so far) for the same case:
EFC-1B1NBECXAR
EFC-1B1NBEGSTA
EFC-1B1NBEBSTD
I have actually had the first 2 and they were identical despite the incorrect reversed photos on Samsung's site which have ALWAYS been there since the first day the case was listed before it was even released.
Of course it is possible the one you refer to is yet the 4th part number and is different but I doubt it from their previous track record. Samsung's reps know nothing and 90% of the time what they write is wrong. I was on the phone with them for an hour questioning the difference between the first 2 part numbers and they could come up with nothing other than sending me photos of both which were identical and reversed. Eventually I got both ... they were the same.
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I just received the 2nd order I made (EFC-1B1NBEBSTD) and it is also identical to my first case (EFC-1B1NBEGSTA). The representative told me that these different numbers simply refer to the packaging. The last one I received just came on a ziploc (no packaging). I have tried convincing their representative that the Samsung site is wrong and they should fix it and she didn't understand what I was trying to tell her so I gave up.
Regardless, all the 3 numbers above refer to the same case. I want the inverted one as displayed on the Samsung site but looks like I am S.O.L.
Has anyone gotten the inverted case with the camera hole close to the folding edge (farther from the lock flap)? If so, where did you get it from? What item number was it? And would you like to trade for the original one? I have one still closed here.
akarol said:
Has anyone gotten the inverted case with the camera hole close to the folding edge (farther from the lock flap)? If so, where did you get it from? What item number was it? And would you like to trade for the original one? I have one still closed here.
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That case doesn't exist. We've been through this...
Hi, there...
Friend of mine has an iPhone 4 battery case, like this one http://www.exogear.com/products-iphone-4.html
Now, I don't envy Apple phone users a bit, but am rather annoyed by the fact that so many companies produce the greatest number of accessories for 2, or 3 model that this company has, instead concentrating on all the other phones. The result being that I can hardly find a similar thing for my Note. Even when I was I was thinking about buying SII, I wasn't able to find anything as nice, except those cases/chargers in which you place your phone and then when it is full you can take it out and carry on with your life. But nothing which extends your battery life and becomes attached to your phone throughout the day.
The only thing I've found on the eBay is this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slim-Li-I...ltDomain_3&hash=item2c661185fa#ht_5527wt_1163
Has anybody got any experience with battery extenders/cases for Note?
Eeeerm, sorry, I think I should have put this topic into accessories...
Admin(s), if you don't mind...
don't wait for the mods to notice, just report your thread - warning icon in too right corner of the post
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cmick30 said:
Eeeerm, sorry, I think I should have put this topic into accessories...
Admin(s), if you don't mind...
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No problem, its sorted
cmick30 said:
The only thing I've found on the eBay is this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slim-Li-I...ltDomain_3&hash=item2c661185fa#ht_5527wt_1163
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If I recall correctly, another member has one of these and said even though they claim to have 3500mAh, it doesn't even last as long as the stock battery of 2500mAh.
I don't have one myself so I can't confirm this but that's what they said.
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If I recall correctly, another member has one of these and said even though they claim to have 3500mAh, it doesn't even last as long as the stock battery of 2500mAh.
I don't have one myself so I can't confirm this but that's what they said.
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There's a thread on Gold 3250mAh, my ekhm... "tests" returned results very similar to the stock battery, but some users reported feeling it lasts longer than that
looking for something like this?
It's a Chinese battery pack for the note ,can give about 45% extra charge,has a kickstand.
the quality is alright ,the price is 42$ ,and as you can see from the photos I haven't used it much and it's gathering dirt.
I can't remember the name ,nor can I find the box ,sorry.
but anyway , yes those things exist.
Thanks, all...
Yeah, I wasn't after something I'd use with my Note like all the time...
But, if I were to go somewhere for a longer period than a day and there was a chance I might use navigation quite a bit, or even driving for 4-6 hours with navigation on all the time... Esp. since someone here said that the Note doesn't charge as fast as it gets depleted battery during constant navigation use in a car.
So, a behemoth like this one would come in handy in situations like this...
might I suggest these
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=160834432409&index=5&nav=SEARCH&nid=66520366563
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=221033147011&index=3&nav=SEARCH&nid=85849398394
or
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=330756118268&index=14&nav=SEARCH&nid=18456302465
I have the cases and they're very useful when I know ill need my phone for long periods of time.
Sent From My Paranoid Note Baby!!
Found this on ebay. I think similar but different color I'm purchasing and will review after a couple of days use. Sorry can't post link! Search r27 case for note
Since these charging battery cases add more bulk to the phone, why not just cash out on a Mugen 5400Mah battery? It does add some bulk, but tests I read somewhere showed that it received 9 hours of continuous screen time which is just ridiculous!
Brad387 said:
Since these charging battery cases add more bulk to the phone, why not just cash out on a Mugen 5400Mah battery? It does add some bulk, but tests I read somewhere showed that it received 9 hours of continuous screen time which is just ridiculous!
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I don't think the problem is whether or not people are willing to cash out on Mugen, the idea is to find an alternative.....I myself am not willing to have my note THAT bulky, yes the external battery cases are a little bit bulky but compared to the Mugen its definitely more aesthetically pleasing. I'm looking for an alternative to making my Note last a bit longer, and also not ruining the sleek design of this beautiful phablet .
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Hey guys,
Today I finally received my Desktop Dock from Amazon after waiting for it since I bought my One X in April.
I made a short unboxing / review / first impressions video and wanted to share it with you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELsXu7IQomo
I know, that I didn't speak much about the actual dock, as I basically just received it and I have to play a little more with it before giving a final statement. So far I am quite happy though. Please give me some feedback, as it is my first ever video review
You enjoy while we ATT One X users look at you with envy -_-
Appreciate the info even though it is for the international one x but it really should be in the accessories sub forum
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Oh sorry, I just realized that I posted it in the wrong One X forum - I guess it was too late last night :laugh:
Maybe a moderator can move it to the appropriate forum?
my cable that came with it literally peeled apart at the connection to the dock. Did you have this issue?
My cable is fine, don't have any problems (yet)
Moved to correct forum
Cheers mate!
Looks good, thinking of picking up a dock...
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I've seen this dock a few times now and always thought the angle it held the phone was quite low. When sat on your desk does it present the phone at a usable angle?
is there a black version of the dock? cause a black hox doesn't looks very good on a withe dock
In my opinion, the angle is alright. On the desk it looks great and I can easily read everything.
I tried to make a photo to show the angle a bit better:
@ matt95: I think it's only available in white, not sure if they will release a black one later.