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i have some micro usb plugs and for some reason they dont fit all the way into the usb port on my captivate and keep falling out....anyone know where to get car chargers that fit all the way in? most plugs have to thick of a plastic and wont go all the way into the port....the one that came with the captivate has thin plastic around the plug itself..
Take a sharp blade and trim some of the plastic off at a 45 degree angle, worked for me.
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i have some micro usb plugs and for some reason they dont fit all the way into the usb port on my captivate and keep falling out....anyone know where to get car chargers that fit all the way in? most plugs have to thick of a plastic and wont go all the way into the port....the one that came with the captivate has thin plastic around the plug itself..
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I bought the Motorola car charger from ebay for like seven bucks and it fits perfect and is really long. I use a Nokia cable for charging at home and my Samsung cable stays in my travel bag since I'm on the road about three or four days a week. All fis excellent.
I ordered a car charger for like six bucks and usb cable for approx 4 bucks from amazon. Both were original Samsung products and the ends are shaped just like the cable that came with the phone, fits perfect. Just search for Samsung car charger andSamsung usb cable on amazon, if you haven't found an alternate solution.
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one028 said:
i have some micro usb plugs and for some reason they dont fit all the way into the usb port on my captivate and keep falling out....anyone know where to get car chargers that fit all the way in? most plugs have to thick of a plastic and wont go all the way into the port....the one that came with the captivate has thin plastic around the plug itself..
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Before you go out and buy a new cord, are you sure that you are opening the hatch all the way? My wife thought that no cords fit and kept falling out until I showed her that you have to slide the USB open until it clicks.
Is it that hard to figure this out? Sand paper or a sharp knife can shave away the plastic on the cable. The side that faces the back of the phone is where they interfere just bevel it a bit and you are all good. forget the stock over priced stuff, I get my cables at the dollar store.
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Out of the 4+ charging stations I have laid out at home/work, each one has had the MicroUSB plug modified with a razor blade. Takes all of 10 seconds to hack off a little rubber, and then you're all set.
I've had the same issue. Most chargers wont fit. I think the USB on the phone is recessed a little too much for most chargers. Do what everyone else says and hack a little of that rubber off so it fits!
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I use my old Moto Q wall charger at home, and the stock cord for connecting to my desktop. At work I use the USB cable from my old Moto Q and the stock plug part for charging at work and connecting to my laptop. I got my bases covered. ;-)
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I bought a charger at Walgreens at all places.. it was 14 bucks and I didn't need to cut anything
I bought Motorola mini to micro usb adapters and they fit just fine. Seems like Motorola OEM stuff is small enough by my experience and other's above. I had tons of mini sized chargers for my GPS, camera, and Blackberry so the adapters have allowed me to keep using them. I bought a pack of 5 for less than $20 on Amazon.
I am working on a plan to mount a vehicle dock in a more permanent and professional looking way compared to windshield suction cup with dangling wires.
In my previous thread I figured out how the mounting will be accomplished, now to sort out the wiring... Handling the audio connection is simple. The USB...not so much. I don't want to use a cigarette lighter to USB adapter if I can avoid it. I would far prefer to hardwire but I don't want to go hacking up the cable for no good reason. I know the USB standard calls for both 12v and 5v, if the dock is set to use 12v only, then it is simple, since my car has plenty of 12v power to spare
If it is 5v or both, then I am stuck needing a transformer, and in that case disassembling a cigarette lighter adapter and using the "guts" as my transformer will be my backup plan.
My dock won't be here till Thursday and I have no idea what pins on the micro USB to even try to test and see what voltage is fed to the dock.
Does anyone know the answer or have the ability to check?
Where did you see that USB can be 12V? USB is 5V. Are you thinking of SATA/PATA or ATX (which all have 5V and 12V) or Firewire (which doesn't have a fixed supply voltage)?
You'll need a transformer.
Laurent
You are right, I was thinking of the ATX power supply.
Ok, well at least I know what I am up against. Thanks
you'll need a transformer (require +5v), i did the same for my dock / car (hardwired power /audio cables). i ended up taking apart a cigarette car charger and connected it to a +12v and ground and everything works fine. i have the wire coming up from near the back of my dash area so no cable clutter up front at all.
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you'll need a transformer (require +5v), i did the same for my dock / car (hardwired power /audio cables). i ended up taking apart a cigarette car charger and connected it to a +12v and ground and everything works fine. i have the wire coming up from near the back of my dash area so no cable clutter up front at all.
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I did something similar, but I remounted a hidden cigarette lighter socket to a constant 12V source and grounded it twice for stability, so my phone and MP3 player can charge while I shut the car off and go inside a store for a second (don't leave it connected overnight though!). I ran the wires behind the dash, but I use one of my air vents that rotates all the way around as an able-to-be-completely-destroyed mounting location, then just cut a piece of wood to re-mount a new cell phone holder, etc.
For the Atrix dock, I pulled off all the suction cup mounting materials so it was just the threaded socket on the dock. I used a large enough drill bit to cut into the wood in the right spot for the threads to fit, and threaded them onto the wood to test. Removed it, sanded the wood down smooth on all edges, and applied texturized black spray paint to the wood to make it look like plastic instead of tacky looking wood. Mounted the car dock to it again after drying, and now the dock rotates with the unuseable air vent from portrait to landscape!
Hey, I've got a 2004 Acura RSX, it isn't a BMW.... works just great!
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I did something similar, but I remounted a hidden cigarette lighter socket to a constant 12V source and grounded it twice for stability, so my phone and MP3 player can charge while I shut the car off and go inside a store for a second (don't leave it connected overnight though!). I ran the wires behind the dash, but I use one of my air vents that rotates all the way around as an able-to-be-completely-destroyed mounting location, then just cut a piece of wood to re-mount a new cell phone holder, etc.
For the Atrix dock, I pulled off all the suction cup mounting materials so it was just the threaded socket on the dock. I used a large enough drill bit to cut into the wood in the right spot for the threads to fit, and threaded them onto the wood to test. Removed it, sanded the wood down smooth on all edges, and applied texturized black spray paint to the wood to make it look like plastic instead of tacky looking wood. Mounted the car dock to it again after drying, and now the dock rotates with the unuseable air vent from portrait to landscape!
Hey, I've got a 2004 Acura RSX, it isn't a BMW.... works just great!
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Nice! Have any pictures? I have a 2003 Mazda 6 and I have a EQ mounted in my top dash pocket so I was able to pull my +12v from there and grounded to my chassis. One question, do you get noise when you have your phone docked and charging while having the auxiliary/headphone port connected to your system? Im getting some slight interference that I can't seem to get rid off...
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Nice! Have any pictures? I have a 2003 Mazda 6 and I have a EQ mounted in my top dash pocket so I was able to pull my +12v from there and grounded to my chassis. One question, do you get noise when you have your phone docked and charging while having the auxiliary/headphone port connected to your system? Im getting some slight interference that I can't seem to get rid off...
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I'll take some, one day...! I don't use the headphone port really, I have an aux input on my aftermarket headunit that I connect my ZuneHD to, so no use for internet radio or downloading music to my phone, EVER.... with my aux input, I always manage to get engine noise, no matter how I position the wires and how strong I ground the charging devices behind the dash.... Looks clean as hell though, just sucks about the slight engine noise! Sorry I can't help
My Mazda RX-8 is getting feedback as well. I need to try another MP3 device to see if it when connected to the power and aux it gets the same feedback.
If it does (different devices) then it's an issue with the grounding on the lighter or a diode on the alternator.
I am considering getting a car dock but have a question; do you have to plug in and remove the 3.5mm audio cable every time or does sound go through the mini usb with a permanent 3.5mm going out the back of the dock? can't find enough info. the motorola site explains nothing; click here.
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I am considering getting a car dock but have a question; do you have to plug in and remove the 3.5mm audio cable every time or does sound go through the mini usb with a permanent 3.5mm going out the back of the dock? can't find enough info. the motorola site explains nothing; click here.
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It goes through the MicroUSB - you have to use the supplied USB cable because at the end of it, on the USB-A side, there is a split attachment for the 3.5mm jack that you can hide behind the dash easily and connect to the back (or front, if applicable) of the radio
Great thanks so much for explaining it. Ill get one then.
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.
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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?
So I went a little crazy today. Before k begin, I need to explain some events leading up to this accessory shopping spree. I have been out from work for 5 weeks while recovering from lumbar back surgery. For the 2 weeks prior to surgery and during my recovery I had 4 Asus Transformers. This week i had enough with 2nd and 4th chances. Dont get me wrong, Asus made a great product. I would be still using if I got my hands on a July unit. HOWEVER, 1 week with the Tab 10.1 and I am wondering why I was so hung up on ports. I go back to work Monday. So I am going to rely heavily on this light and thin wonder, meanwhile my work laptop will be 'bolted' to my desk (too big and heavy still to tote around.) Here are the accessories I picked up today and my initial thoughts.
1) Keyboard Dock - This keyboard is compact but they aren't joking when they say full size. Having owned and used the Asus Keyboard for the Transformer, the Samsung kit is far more productive for me. I felt sort of cramped on the Asus and always had to disable the trackpad. Thumbs would glaze it and cursor would end up where it shouldn't be. The dock lit right up. No funky hide the clock, and I just had to change from ThumbKeyboard to Samsung. This is easily done with the notification option when using any keyboard in Honeycomb. Once I undock, it was a breeze to switch back to ThumbKeyboard. The dock had no tight squeezes on the unit itself or the invisible shield.
2) Media Dock - I did get the clock screen. Tapping back took me back to my last used activity. From there I could home, recent apps, or back my way out. Not tired the HDMI pass through as I don't have the adapter, and ill hook up my work deal speakers on Monday. The angle is great for my sitting height at my desk or event when standing. The ease of docking/undocking was easy. The downer is the front inside edge of the dock cradle has to little tiny notches. They tend to ruffle the invisible shield in the lower L/R corners of the Tab. You can flattened back out once you undocn. But I am sure it'll result in a new invisible shield periodically. this is going to sit on my desk at work. That way I can charge, use, listen to music, or multi task while my work laptop is in tied up. It'll function perfectly for that purpose, but the Invisible Shield wear and tear will be a test to see if it stays.
3) Samsung Wall Charger - Just like the one included with the tablet. Same length and module wall plug. Will use with Media dock while included plug will stay at home with Keyboard Dock. I've learned my lesson with non OEM chargers... they can damage your battery and its ability to hold charge. So I am drawn to OEM plugs or certified by OEM partners. But honestly $50 for a 3ft cable and wall plug? Even the Apple chargers are less than that. But no alternatives mean I pay the price.
4) Samsung Leather Pounch - I was very shocked when I pulled it out of the case! THIS THING IS NICE! High quality leather and soft felt interior, but most importantly it is thinner than the Tab itself. Therefore it does not double or tripple the thickness of the Tab's thin profile. Which is what drew me to the tab to begin with. It will work great to transport to/from/around work and other travel needs. I highly recommend for those who don't want a flipper always dangling around while thumbing it. I found that a annoying with my iPAD1 and Asus experiences. So if you aren't a fan of the full size keyboard and angle setup, this will be a great thin, light, and safe method to protect your tablet. It is basic but stylish. Best of all its a 1 step process to remove the Tab10.1 for docking with the above.
So.... I am actually looking forward to returning to work Monday now. LOL. Mission accomplished. The Bluetooth keyboard and notebook case were on my lost but no one has then in stock yet to examine. The two Belkin cases were very nice and high quality, but they both add considerable mass. And most importantly require more than 1 step to remove the Tab for docking. That is not desirable to me as over time it makes the safe guards that keep the tablet from falling out of the less effective.
I hope this is helpful. I know there are a few other review and comments about the two docks. But I wanted to give more of a 'my personal setup' perspective to my review as well as share why personally a stable and pimped out tablet is so important to me right now.
Enjoy and let me know of you have any questions or comments.
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3) Samsung Wall Charger - Just like the one included with the tablet. Same length and module wall plug. Will use with Media dock while included plug will stay at home with Keyboard Dock. I've learned my lesson with non OEM chargers... they can damage your battery and its ability to hold charge. So I am drawn to OEM plugs or certified by OEM partners. But honestly $50 for a 3ft cable and wall plug? Even the Apple chargers are less than that. But no alternatives mean I pay the price.
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There are plenty of alternatives. A solder blob and a resistor turns an iPad charger into a Tab 10.1 charger. There's also a good possibility that a kernel tweak will allow the Tab 10.1 to use unmodified iPad chargers (I just need to find if there are separate ADC channels for D+ and D-)
There is NO reason why any iPad charger could damage the Tab - USB is USB is USB, 5 volts is 5 volts is 5 volts. Samsung's weird detection resistors violate the USB Battery Charging standard (so do iDevices for that matter), and it is purely a racket to milk money from users.
Your views on OEM chargers are archaic and date back to the days when dumphones were so dumb that charge control intelligence was in the charger/power supply and not in the phone itself. This hasn't been valid for 95%+ of phones for years, and isn't valid for 99% of the devices that are discussed here on XDA, if any. These days, if a battery in a smartphone or tablet gets damaged by improper charging, the device itself and only the device is to blame, because all charge control intelligence has been moved into the device.
I disagree. I bought non standard non OEM wall charger and cables for a Palm Pre. That was only 2 years ago. It fried both batteries and my battery charger pack. The batteries would degrade quickly upon operation and random reboots crept up. Techs examined the batteries and they tested bad. They had to replace.
I know there are 3rd party makers that can be trusted. But in the end the OEM and end user is going to only take so much before replacement get bothersome.
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The only thing I can think of there is that the charger was weak and browned out, potentially confusing the phone's charging circuit.
Either that or the charger was SERIOUSLY defective. I'll be honest - before using a charger I do check that it is at least regulating to around 5 volts, so far I haven't had any surprises. The only surprise I've had were Monoprice "1A" chargers that were really only capable of 400-500 mA.
An iPad charger with the charging resistors tweaked so that D+ and D- are around 1.2 volts will be indistinguishable from the real deal for our tabs.
I think I am getting the 32GB wifi SGT 10.1 for christmas from the wife...since it's really the only thing i asked for.
i've been reading up on stuff to be ready to root and to know what accessories to buy, etc.
i've read over lots of threads today and some are outdated or just scattered with links here and there of accessories.
i would like some help to come up with the best accessories that i will buy for myself on christmas day or ones i might want down the line.
SO PLEASE HELP (with links to actual products...amazon preferred):
Case/cover/stand
Charging/Multimedia Dock
Adapters
Extra Cables
Keyboard Dock or Bluetooth Keyboard
Anything else i should look for...
i hand out THANKS to anyone who helps make this a complete and up to date list with all the latest and greatest for the SGT 10.1
You will probably get a lot of different opinions on this one. Most will likely be correct since there is no absolute right answer. I am a new user as well so I can share with you what I have or plan to get.
My Tab came with the Samsung pouch case which is fine but a bit inconvenient. Where do you put it when you pull the Tab out for use. I picked up one of the clip-style cases on eBay. It is very lightweight and functional.
I am going to gamble that Gorilla Glass is as tough as they say and not get a screen cover. I have, however applied a coat of Rain-X to help minimize the accumulation of fingerprints.
My device also came with the Samsung keyboard dock. This is a very nice device but not something you will probably take on the road. If you want a traveling keyboard, you might want to look into one of the integrated keyboard cases. Just remember, one of the great aspects to tablets is their light weight. Adding the mobile keyboard will double the weight.
I am still shopping for a do-it-all adapter cable. One day all tablets will come with USB, HDMI and card readers built in. I expect that I will need or want all of those connection options but right now, it does not appear that there is a plug-adaptor that offers all of those functions. The minimalist way to go is to get a USB cable or dongle which will allow you to plug in a variety of things. There is an interesting looking hub adapter on eBay that includes and SD reader and three USB ports. I have not yet heard reports from any actual users but for less $14 it might be worth giving it a try.
HDMI connectors remain elusive. The only ones that I have found so far require a 110V power connection in order to work. I am sure something will show up down the road.
One annoying thing about the Tab is the high amperage requirement for charging. Most car chargers put out far less than the 2A minimum that this device needs. USB ports on most computers are also underpowered for the Tab. If you travel, you will need a car charger. Just make sure that it will push enough current to charge your Tab.
If you are like me, the most important stuff that you will add to your new Tab will be Apps. There are many thousands of apps out there. Most seem to be games or less-than-useful apps that are not worth your time. There are, however a number of really useful apps out there that you will want to check out. Search this forum and others for opinions on that subject.
Hopefully you will find my observations helpful.
Bob
Hmm...there aren't a lot of them
Today I just bought the Samsung Galaxytab 10.1 USB adapter at Bestbuy for $19.99. At first I thought it was only for connecting a USB thumb drive but I found later it can be used for much more. In fact I tried using a Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Unifying adapter. It works flawless, in fact the response of the keyboard was spot on, if the unifying wireless adapter works I'm sure the mouse would too. The USB thumb drive works like a charm as well. I also bought the Dock for the Tab, Bestbuy doesn't sell the one with the HDMI output but does sell this one with the 3.5mm Lineout for audio and charging adapter at the back. The dock is connected to the 30pin adapter and can be charged and also have the USB dongle attached at the back for convenience. Bestbuy also has the Targus leather case stand for it, it's fairly thick material with a nice leather like microfiber interior to help in protecting the tab from scratches, it also doubles as a nice stand with three positions. All three products for just under 100 bucks. By the way the Dock was 34.99 and the case I believe was 39.99.
thanks for the replies. still looking for more help/links.
very good info though
i've also seen 2 different "OEM" USB connectors
EPL-1PL0BEGSTA & EPL-1PL0BEGXAR, what's the diff?
which is newer/better?
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Today I just bought the Samsung Galaxytab 10.1 USB adapter at Bestbuy for $19.99. .
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One drawback... you cannot charge the Tab when using the adapters.
Just got 'DigitalsOnDemand 15-Item Accessory Bundle for New Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi / 3G 4G LTE 16GB 32GB'
Includes: DigitalsOnDemand Black TPU Skin Case, Crystal Clear Case, Premium DigitalsOnDemand Leather Case with Kick Stand, Screen Protector, Adjustable Reading Book Light, Earphones with mic, Earphone Splitter, AUX Cable, Wall Charger Adapter, Car Charger Adapter, USB Sync Cable, Retractable USB Data Cable, Fishbone, DigitalsOnDemand Drawstring Travel Pouch, Black Stylus Pen
Cables, earphones and adapters work fine. I honestly bought the bundle just for the extra cables and adapters, so was pleasantly surprised that the cases look all fine. Loved the leather case (not used the other two till now). The stylus is nothing great, but is a nice extra in the package. Have not tried the screen protector as I feel there is no need for it. All in all an excellent buy for just below $60.
The USB adapter came free with my tab. So check before you by one.
I forgot to mention that I also ordered 'New Trent iGeek IMP99D 9900mAh External Battery Pack Dual USB ports' I got it on cyber Monday for $40.95 now it's $61.95 (still down from list price of $ 129.95). The battery is compatible with Tablet PCs with 5V/2A input (Ipad 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, HTC flyer). This will take care of battery issues in my mobile devices. The product name includes the amazon link and here is their own website http://www.newtrent.com
It's still with a friend of mine in US, so will get it only next month. Will give a full review once I receive it in India. However I am already happy with recommending them, as the customer service is out of this world. There were some problems with the order by credit card. They immediately contacted me. The owner self spoke with me and immediately solved all issues.
thanks a bunch. i will check to see what all is included before i buy anything extra...also i have thought of buying one of those battery packs before, but never pulled the trigger due to price and not the greatest reviews on some of them....some say they work great at first, then dont hold a charge or explode or whatever.
I had similar concerns, as I read some very negative reviews on some external battery packs. I bought this model, because I read very good reviews about this company and got it for an very enticing US$ 40.95. The website also specially mentioned that it is compatible with Tablet PCs (iPad 2, SamSung Tab 10.1, and HTC flyer) and it weighs only 250g. The 11000 mAh would have been 285g.
It includes
IMP99D external battery pack (9900mAh)
USB cable for charging Cell phone device
One USB cable for charging Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
MiniUSB adapter for Blackberry
MicroUSB adapter for Blackberry and HTC Androd, Moto Droid
AC Wall Outlet plug with voltage range 100V-240V suitable for worldwide travelers
English user manual
here is a short review I found for the battery pack I purchased
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1beOZ1ylYA
Here is another video from the predecessor model which helped me to make my mind up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDRCwPOTeFk
As already told experienced also excellent customer service.
i've bought only 3 things so far.
the case/stand
the USB & SD Card adapters
which dock is the best dock (link on amazon please) and will it work with the case i have, or will i have to pop it out every time i need to charge it?
how's the read/write speed on the adapters?
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how's the read/write speed on the adapters?
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??? seems fine. i know it'll be faster than using wifi explorer app or dropbox, so it's good enough for me.
i just offloaded some pics from an sd card. havent used em much yet.
just tested the usb one to make sure it recognized the drive, i didnt copy anything over yet.