I'm reviewing this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078VTQ2M/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 I forgot to mention in the title this is for the GSM GNex only.
First of all, it has a tray insert that's removable, so if you have a case, it will accommodate it, within reason. If you don't have a case, and you put the phone in with the tray insert, it's a very tight fit as you can see in the picture, and goes into place with a satisfying click that I hope isn't slowly breaking my USB port. You will have to hold onto the dock to pull the phone out.
It is a simple charger in that it only has one MicroUSB port in, but it comes with two USB cables: one for power only, and one for syncing. I can confirm that the sync aspect does work, though I'll be using it almost exclusively for charging. One of my concerns was that because the vertical dock blocks the speaker port, I would not be able to hear the alarm. It's still quite loud. I guess it's just if you cover it with your hand that it muffles. The charger does have a spare battery port, but I do not have a spare battery to test that function.
One thing I was a bit surprised about, and maybe it's just because I came from a Galaxy S, but the phone does not automatically go into home dock mode when it's plugged in. This is not a problem for me because I can get to it through Beautiful Widgets, but I'm still uncertain if this is a bug or a feature.
Considering how much the Samsung docks are, if you don't need HDMI out, this is a pretty good deal.
Should probably note that this is gsm only.
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Hi Everyone,
I was searching everywhere for a desktop cradle and found one on eBay. Search up the item number: 220667636485
Any thoughts about it? Considering getting one.
I personally don't like the fact you put it on a stand then plug a wire on top. I like my cradles to plug in when I set the phone on it.
However since Samsung was moronic enough to put the charger on top we have to either use that or wait for the side one to come out if it ever does.
I like the fact they have a spot to charge a battery and the phone at the same time. But like previous poster i want a horizontal one.
kizer said:
I personally don't like the fact you put it on a stand then plug a wire on top. I like my cradles to plug in when I set the phone on it.
However since Samsung was moronic enough to put the charger on top we have to either use that or wait for the side one to come out if it ever does.
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Seems like the have the desktop dock in stock now.
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...ype=acc_detail&subsubtype=chargers&returnurl=
Oh sure now that I buy a case that wont match up with it. LOL
I was browsing around on ebay and found a multimedia dock for our beloved TB's. Its deff not the highest quality dock i have ever seen, but it looks like a viable replacement until Verizon or HTCpedia release the official one. It doesnt look like it is slanted slightly to have a nice viewing angle but still its $30...the one from Verizon is $60. Let me know what you guys think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Battery-Charger-Cradle-HTC-Thunderbolt-4G-/380333733043?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item588da834b3
That one has been available for a little while now. There is a thread where someone has a link for it cheaper also. I'm holding out for the Verizon one.
I would avoid this one, I purchased one from amazon and returned it the same day. The viewing angle is horrible, it is difficult to put in and take off (almost dropped my TB taking it off), and worst part about it, It did not charge the phone. All the lights worked on it, but would not produce a charge. I will wait for the verizon one if it ever comes out.
halopower said:
I would avoid this one, I purchased one from amazon and returned it the same day. The viewing angle is horrible, it is difficult to put in and take off (almost dropped my TB taking it off), and worst part about it, It did not charge the phone. All the lights worked on it, but would not produce a charge. I will wait for the verizon one if it ever comes out.
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aw really? i wanted to get this only for charging purposes but whats the point if it doesnt charge
Bah, Noob with first smartphone here! I failed to read any replies, and jumped at the deal, and even ordered the silicon soft case from the same guy.
I want to plug the phone into my Roku box's USB to show videos and pictures I took on the phone. I went to the Verizon store and they said that their multimedia cradles would be available soon, but so far 3 weeks have past and no cradle.
Well, I guess I could fix it if it don't work, I just hope that the extended battery fits.
I bought the soft case to see if I could cut out the extended battery hump easily with a laser engraver.
Misleading title, please change.
Hmm... I've been wanting a cradle for awhile now. So I jumped on this offer, and like any good online buyer, I look for reviews on the product AFTER I buy it. Can you guys confirm that this won't charge the phone? I was just looking for something to hold the phone up while I use WiFi keyboard. :/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JX1FOY?tag=5336653508-20
OK I have this dock but I knew going in what it was going to be about so I can give you an idea of what you're getting.
The dock has two connectors on it. One is a USB cable (removable) and one is an A/C plug. The A/C plug is there ONLY to charge the second battery and does not charge the bolt when plugged into the dock. It WILL charge the extended battery (the OEM extended batt does fit in the spare battery slot) but not when it's actually on the Bolt. You can't fit the Bolt in the dock with anything other than the stock battery on it.
The USB cable plugs from the dock into (duh) a USB port on your PC. When it's plugged into the USB port the Bolt does detect the connection and I have been able to charge the Bolt this way. I've also been able to mount the SD card this way to move files and stuff. It doesn't charge as fast being USB vs wall charger but it does charge it. I'm looking at it right now and it just charged it to 100 percent.
The USB cable will not plug directly into the Bolt. It's Mini USB and not Micro USB. Another issue is that you can forget leaving the Bolt in a case and putting it on this dock. It will not fit with any case that I've seen. As was previously mentioned the viewing angle is a bit harsh (it's not angled.) It's basically a straight up and down mount so unless you're putting the dock somewhere at least at eye level it's not as easy to view.
This dock also has NO HDMI port on it. I have mine at work because I don't need the HDMI here. I'm going to get the OEM dock for home use since it's expected to have the HDMI out.
So to summarize it does charge the Bolt's stock battery in the dock as well as the extended in the spare battery slot. You can use the USB functions while plugged into the dock. I'm streaming Pandora right now while docked. The viewing angle is a bit harsh when the dock sits below eye level. The Bolt charges over USB with this dock. The spare battery will only charge via the attached A/C plug. You can't charge it in a case. The USB cable (removable) is mini USB NOT Micro USB and there is no HDMI.
Hope this helps.
ETA: I should add that you could use one of those USB to A/C adapters and plug the USB cable from the dock into A/C and charge that way (if you just wanted a faster charging solution.) I have tested it and it does charge that way.
Many thanks Cubs2008 ! This is exactly what I was looking for. I feel bad that I bought the dock on Ebay for $27 when I could have gotten it on Amazon for less, but lesson learned. Glad to know that I can charge the phone and the battery! Now to figure out the viewing angle problem (post it notes under the front end?). lol.
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Many thanks Cubs2008 ! This is exactly what I was looking for. I feel bad that I bought the dock on Ebay for $27 when I could have gotten it on Amazon for less, but lesson learned. Glad to know that I can charge the phone and the battery! Now to figure out the viewing angle problem (post it notes under the front end?). lol.
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I paid even more ($34 I think) but it does what I need it to for now. If I needed HDMI at work I'd have waited but no point in that.
As for the viewing angle it's really not too bad if you can raise the dock more to your eye level. It does wiggle a little bit left to right in the dock (but very little.) You could put it on a book or something that would raise it up and it's fine. I sit pretty low at my desk in my chair so it's not nearly as much of an issue for me (and it's not quite at eye level.)
There is one more thing I forgot to add...someone mentioned getting it in and out of the dock being a pain and I totally agree. It's due to the fact that it basically sits almost upright in the dock. There are times where I've gotten frustrated just trying to get it in or out of there. It's because I always think of angling it into the dock rather than going straight down with it. When I do drop it straight in it usually slides right in with no issue. However I also have a Zagg max coverage shield on my Bolt so I may have more of an issue because of that.
Good luck!
Thanks for the information, Cubs2008! Very much appreciated.
Wish I had a contact at a factory in China... probably wouldn't be very difficult to produce a better quality desktop dock at a competitive price!
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Thanks for the information, Cubs2008! Very much appreciated.
Wish I had a contact at a factory in China... probably wouldn't be very difficult to produce a better quality desktop dock at a competitive price!
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No kidding! If they would've angled the dock in front just a little bit and added an HDMI port this thing would've slayed the OEM dock. It still does a lot on its own IMO and we probably would've seen the dock for $60+ instead of around $30.
I'll still get the OEM dock when it comes out but this one does do what I need it to at work. Yay.
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No kidding! If they would've angled the dock in front just a little bit and added an HDMI port this thing would've slayed the OEM dock. It still does a lot on its own IMO and we probably would've seen the dock for $60+ instead of around $30.
I'll still get the OEM dock when it comes out but this one does do what I need it to at work. Yay.
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they can't just add an HDMI port just like that. if they could we already would see a post on here about a hdmi cable.
The dock arrived today...
Here is the lowdown after disassembling it:
It looks to be assembled by children with a hot glue gun and old fashioned soldering gun. There is gobs of hot glue used to hold in the 2 LED's. One is an insanely bright blue led, and the other, untested and discarded, is a bi-color led.
There are 2 completely isolated circuits inside, one being a simple micro-USB connector on a cable that is hot glued in place, with the blue LED tapped off the 5V from the USB. I could not find any resistor inline with the LED, so it's lifespan is questionable at best.
The second circuit is the battery charger board held in place with 1 screw at one end, and the mini-USB socket at the other. It has wires to the bi-color LED. This is powered by a 5V 1A wall wart. It does not supply any power to the USB that connects to the phone
The LED's have their full length of lead wire in tact, with over-sized shrink tubing loosely covering them, and all that excess lead wire is sticking out of the hot glue like cat whiskers.
In effect it electrically comparable to a $5 battery charger, and a separate $1 USB to micro-USB cable, nothing more.
There is no media functions whatsoever. It is difficult and time consuming to plug the phone into the cradle, and you cannot use it with the extended battery or any type of case.
Advice: pass! Use your easier to plug in HTC USB cable, and if you want a separate battery charger, get another brand.
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they can't just add an HDMI port just like that. if they could we already would see a post on here about a hdmi cable.
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They probably could've when they manufactured it.
wow, Cubs2008 thanx for the indepth info!
I wanted to add to the topic that you can actually stand the entire dock upright with the Bolt plugged in and the extended battery in there and it will stay standing up. I'd advise placing the battery and the Bolt in it landscape and then pick the entire dock up and it will stand up. I've used it this way with no ill effects.
I work for vzw and the Samsung charge and thunderbolt have a charging dock that not only charges, but comes with an extra battery that charges in the dock itself. Should be released very soon.
4Geezy ON DopeDiculous's ROOTED TBeezy!
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I work for vzw and the Samsung charge and thunderbolt have a charging dock that not only charges, but comes with an extra battery that charges in the dock itself. Should be released very soon.
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How soon is "very soon" then?
This might be a stupid question, and I apologize if it is, but earlier this morning went to pull out my usb cable to hook it to the computer and the ac adapter box came with it with no prongs that plug into the outlet. There was a little small plastic piece that holds the prongs, and I slide it back in and it still works fine.
Anyway, is there a reason this little piece slides in and out so easily? Can you use it for something else? I just don't understand why it would slide out like that if it wasn't for a reason. Thanks for any help with this.
The reason it slides like that is because it is designed as a world charger. Meaning HTC only has to swap out the slide (plug piece) and they can use the same basic charger anywhere they sell their phones. On other world compatible phones, Verizon included the other plug types, looks like they wanted to save a few more cents this time.
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You could try putting a piece of electrical tape on it so it doesn't come out.
They are now listed available to order and will ship in three days, 1/23.
http://www.mycellworld.com/Samsung-OEM-Multimedia-Desktop-Dock-P182792877-P93055.htm
http://www.mycellworld.com/Samsung-OEM-Vehicle-Navigation-Mount-P182792874-P93056.htm
They both only list compatibility with the i515 so I wonder if they will work all the same with the i9250.
The car dock (second link) is the same one that's been on Samsung's website for a while:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K1F8BEGSTA
It DOES NOT have the pins for use on the side of the Nexus.
I'm looking for one that does have the pins so I don't have to unplug everything when I want to take the phone in and out of the dock.
The description for the car dock says you can plug your car charger directly to the mount. I'm so confused. I just want the pins...
Honestly I'd be happy just to use the desktop dock in my car. Double sided Velcro and stick it right to my dash. It's what I do with the car dock anyways (using the disk thing it comes with) and there's no annoying suction cup to worry about when the temperature drops. Plus it's lower profile and much easier to drop the phone in and out of. Especially when the suction doesn't want to play along.
I posted this mainly because I hadn't seen the multimedia dock available yet anywhere else, I just included the car dock link in case someone wanted both.
Seriously? $64.95 for a piece of plastic with USB headphone jacks wired to the prongs. Did Samsung subcontract this out to Monster Cables? Nice to be able to insert/remove phone wihout plugging/unplugging, but pricing is obscene.
Yes I made a thread asking about this about a week ago about a 3 pin charging cradle. Its finally coming out! .....and then I seen the price of the damn thing -.-
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Seriously? $64.95 for a piece of plastic with USB headphone jacks wired to the prongs. Did Samsung subcontract this out to Monster Cables? Nice to be able to insert/remove phone wihout plugging/unplugging, but pricing is obscene.
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That is exactly the same thing I first noticed. As much as I want a dock for my phone there is no way I am going to spend 65 bucks on it plus another 10 dollars or so on shipping the stupid thing to me.
but does the official pogo pin car dock support VZW models?
i don't think it was made for the vzw models.
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but does the official pogo pin car dock support VZW models?
i don't think it was made for the vzw models.
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Samsung® (OEM) Multimedia Desktop Dock For Verizon Samsung GALAXY Nexus SCH-I515,Verizon Google GALAXY Nexus SCH-I515
It only lists the VZW model, the GSM one isn't mentioned.
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The car dock (second link) is the same one that's been on Samsung's website for a while:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K1F8BEGSTA
It DOES NOT have the pins for use on the side of the Nexus.
I'm looking for one that does have the pins so I don't have to unplug everything when I want to take the phone in and out of the dock.
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and why would you say its the old crappy version? just the price? the picture and discrption are of the good one. part number is even different although that could be their internal cataloging number. still no evidence of this being the old verizon model.
as for the price on the desktop dock, i'm assuming it has to do with the internals. has an hdmi output while only physicly connecting to the phone via 3-prong connector. supposedly the car dock sends audio to the mount via bluetooth and the mount is able to give you the aux output line from there. wondering if it is sending data to the home version the same way.
Well I know its no iPhone 4s in terms of volume, but how hard would it be to be for an aftermarket company to make a car cradle that works with pogo connectors? All you have to do is have raised spring loaded prongs so that it would work with a tpu case.
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Thanks.
this looks exciting. Been waiting for these for a while.
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Desktop dock is pretty awesome, but a little too pricey. Nice find
The description of the desk dock looks pretty off. That thing DOES NOT have an HDMI port unless it comes with an extra wire to hook into the micro USB port. Take a look here for all the official dock options which may or may not arrive. http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/02/samsung-galaxy-nexus-docks-and-chargers-get-a-proper-fondling-prongs-put-to-use/#more-54594
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Desktop dock is pretty awesome, but a little too pricey. Nice find
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Try to find two DV casette cases and make this: http://imgur.com/a/wruWi#0 I'm going to add in Micro USB to HDMI® MHL Adapter soon to the bottom case and boom you've got yourself a media dock for less than $12.
guys did you think about one issue,that power button is at the same side as 3 gold pins ?? so inserted without root it would be pretty useless
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guys did you think about one issue,that power button is at the same side as 3 gold pins ?? so inserted without root it would be pretty useless
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I never used the power button on my Nexus S when it was docked.
I wanna give a heads-up about the 'Extended Battery Power Pack for Samsung Galaxy Note i9220' from ebay. (link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayIS...sPageName=ADME:L:eek:C:US:3160#ht_2986wt_1165 )
The idea of the product is good. The build quality was kinda solid. I liked the feel of it attached to the phone. But when i tried to plug in the usb for the first time, it borke straight away and the little usb female host fell out of the case. I've mailed the seller about it. Waiting for an answer. Just a quick warning.. don't buy it.. just yet. It might work good when it stays complete, but i didn't got the chance to try.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/107586285/2012-10-08 18.46.01.jpg
I just received extended battery of the same kind but different brand "POWER BANK". It's no problem in charging but its power supplying time still suspicious and may need more recharge cycles to get its full performance.
It really looks great, good finishing and not so thick though it puts more weight on my hand. Some heat is generated during discharge to the phone.
The only really drawback would be the inability to pull out the S-Pen coz it blocks the bottom side of the phone. And the extra S-Pen with holder kit is only solution.
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I wanna give a heads-up about the 'Extended Battery Power Pack for Samsung Galaxy Note i9220' from ebay. (link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayIS...sPageName=ADME:L:eek:C:US:3160#ht_2986wt_1165 )
The idea of the product is good. The build quality was kinda solid. I liked the feel of it attached to the phone. But when i tried to plug in the usb for the first time, it borke straight away and the little usb female host fell out of the case. I've mailed the seller about it. Waiting for an answer. Just a quick warning.. don't buy it.. just yet. It might work good when it stays complete, but i didn't got the chance to try.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/107586285/2012-10-08 18.46.01.jpg
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Noted and thanks. I am looking for a power bank from ebay as well.
I have the same unit as pictured above. When I got it several months back, I realized the MicroUSB adapter was very tight on all the cables I tried. Since, I have borked a USB port before accidentally apply too much force in the wrong manner when inserting a connector, I am usually very careful about the amount of pressure, angle and alignment when I am inserting connectors. I can see how someone could bork the connector like this, but it would also be end user error in my opinion.
It takes about forever and a day to charge both the battery bank and the internal phone battery via the usb port on my notebook. I have an HP Envy 17 3D with an actively cooled base that also has a powered 3 port USB3 hub on it. Using either the powered hub or any of the internal usb ports does not show a difference in the charging time. Charging from the Samsung charger from my Epic 4g Touch (Galaxy SII Family) appears to do it in less time as does the Motorola AC to MicroUSB charger seems to do it even faster.
The external battery takes a few cycles to get it to the point where it begins to show its full potential, being able to actively use the device while charging the battery. I only use it when necessary, which will increase once I have finally activated the note as a phone, I am porting service from Sprint to Straight Talk in the very immediate future.