power or otherwise?
You get a charger with the standard dock. It works with the dock or standalone like a travel charger.
wnrussell said:
You get a charger with the standard dock. It works with the dock or standalone like a travel charger.
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Thats was the only reason that I picked up the Standard Dock. I figured that it was easy to make the case for an additional charger and for a few bucks more you get a dock.
At first, I thought that the dock would be difficult to use (placing the Xoom correctly on it and removing it), but after a few weeks of usage, it has been INCREDIBLY easy.
I'd recommend the dock to anyone / everyone that has a xoom...
I have the dock, and after a couple more weeks plan to find a speaker dock on sale somewhere.
Official Samsung accessories bought at your local phone shop are pretty damn pricey. Unless you've got money to burn, there's always better ways to get often exactly the same stuff.
I thought this would be a good thread to share how to get good deals on things...
Chargers, cables, cases, docks, mounts, bluetooth, whatever.
No low-quality garbage, I'm talking about legitimate bang-for-the-buck stuff.
I'll start on chargers and cables - a few deals found at Amazon:
Official Samsung USB cable - normally $19.99. Amazon has it for $1.82 with free shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XXUOQI
I bought one - it's genuine Samsung, just like your stock shortie.
Official Samsung car charger/cable - normally $19.99 or more. Amazon has it for $5.82:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UB279A
I bought this too - also genuine Samsung.
The best for last - probably the best deal I've found so far-
Official Samsung wall charger + USB cable. Normally $29.99, Amazon has it for $3.28 including free shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049IE70I
I bought one of these too to have a charger at the office - also genuine Samsung.
Hate that your USB cable is too short? Doesn't reach from your wall plug to your nightstand or dresser? Extend it by 6 feet - $2.17 and free shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00182CIB8
I bought one of these too - not genuine Samsung, but does the job nicely.
All this stuff cost me about $13 grand total, including taxes and shipping.
What deals do you know of?
Also, from this thread: (there's a video review)
The best price you can find for the epic touch specific windshield mount is $39.99.
The Samsung Infuse windshield mount fits our phone perfectly, it's the same form factor, and you can take advantage of a carrier that isn't even yours:
walord said:
...the current price at AT&T online is $17.99 +tax, free 2 day shipping.
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...ails/?LOSGId=accessoryBucket&q_sku=sku5190308
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And, there's a discount code you can use on top of that:
1lazysheep said:
i googled for promo codes and found this link. you have to click through to get the 25% off. ends up being only $13.49 for just the car dock with free shipping.
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...are&siteId=RC1iBbFoGm8-J4YSWEzc_kj8khG9G4A6xQ
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Or, if you buy it from the AT&T store in person, you can pick up a desktop dock for one cent as a bundle deal with the windshield mount:
imdbui said:
Just went to the AT&T store to pick up an Infuse car dock... rang up as $17.50. The sales guy tried to sell me the desktop dock as well. I asked how much it was, so he scanned it and it rang up for $0.01. There's a bundled discount when you buy both together. So I paid $17.51 total for the car dock and desktop dock.
thanks for the tip OP, car dock works great! Desktop dock is a little snug, but it fits.
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If you look at that thread, you can see a video review of the windshield mount, and see how you can modify the desktop dock since that one is apparently a little snug with our phones... but for $0.01, I'll take it and modify it, or live with it snug.
I found this 16GB Class 2 Samsung Micro SD card for 14.99 w free shipping on this website: http://mobile.dailysteals.com/
But it's only available for a limited time.
I went to local ATT store today, 50% off car dock, but no bundle deal (and only 25% off) on the desktop dock...as said above, would shave down desktop dock, but not for $30!
D700 (original epic) charger also works for our batteries, doubles as a desktop stand
$12.99 + Free Shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Batte...Q4/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1319849643&sr=8-24
2x Anker Battery Sprint Samsung SPH-d700 Epic 4G + Chgr 1800mAh (about 1750mAh each in reality)
$17.99 + Free Shipping:
EBAY http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Anker-Ba...628805?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cf9648485
That's a great deal on those batteries, but I wish the charger was a more intelligent charger. I wish I could have one of those at work and one at home, so I could have an extra battery on the ready, without having to worry about how long it's charged and whether I'd unplugged it.
Do you say 1750 because you notice less time than the stock battery?
Edit:
I found this on Amazon - anyone know anything about Hyperion? These are 1800mAh batteries, plus a smart charger, and batteries that themselves have some overcharge protection built in...
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Spri..._11?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1319850493&sr=1-11
That seems like a solution to let you have a battery on the charger at work, and/or a battery on a charger at home, with the charger doing the work of controlling the charge to prevent overcharge.
Sweet - IF Hyperion batteries are what they say they are.
Anyone?
infuse car dock which works perfect with the et4g is like 18 dollars, and the home dock rings up for a .01.
geolemon said:
Do you say 1750 because you notice less time than the stock battery?
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No, I don't see any time difference between the OEM and the the Anker 1800mAh batteries in run time, but my batteries never get near to running out by the end of the day. These Anker batteries are well reviewed by the original Galaxy S owners and have been tested to be about 1750mAh. They are the only after-market batteries that I know of that come anywhere close to their claimed capacity.
If you want a good charger for our batteries, anything for the OG Epic, Captivate, Vibrant, i9100, etc will work...
groovekids said:
I went to local ATT store today, 50% off car dock, but no bundle deal (and only 25% off) on the desktop dock...as said above, would shave down desktop dock, but not for $30!
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For reference, in my local store it didn't work when they scanned the car dock, then the desk dock, but when they scanned the desk dock then the car dock, the desk dock came up for $.50 (car dock was $17.01).
So for those who don't get the expected deal, it's worth asking them to scan in a different order, as different locations have produced different results.
The desk dock comes with a charger. The car dock doesn't.
Bump...
Let's keep this thread alive... any contributions welcome to help your fellow Epic 4G brothers and sisters find the biggest bang for the buck.
i bought one of those samsung official car chargers, and within a few days it stopped working, got a replacement and it did the same. Went with one of the lighter to usb port adapters then a regular samsung usb cable and that seems to be working fine. I have had zero problems with the usb cables though.
Under $3.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051ZJA64/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
Pete
2nd this. this charges SUPER FAST. probably not good for the battery, but if you don't wanna wait 6hrs for the phone to charge, this is the solution.
akak1997 said:
2nd this. this charges SUPER FAST. probably not good for the battery, but if you don't wanna wait 6hrs for the phone to charge, this is the solution.
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If you hit the "Quote" button, we'd know which post you were replying to, and thereby, which item
I got the Xtreme Guards full body protector from Ebay. I actually had to go back and change it to a full body instead of just screen as I was typing this. haha
For under $4 the full body protector seems like a steal. For under $1.50 the screen protector seems like they're giving them away.
Though, I will say I've heard mixed reviews.
Full Body:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/22085532922...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2709wt_1397
Screen:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32076063550...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2417wt_1397
Great thread. Thank you.
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Tough Case Deal
Still waiting on mine (they expect stock after the 29th):
http://www.theaccessoryking.com/cas...epic-touch-4g-case-mate-tough-case-black.html
These cases must be decent, since most places seem to run out. But if you have to wait, you may as well wait for the best price.
Sam Snug,
Do you think that this really offers twice the protection (and sincethe cost but it is only $10 or so more, cigarettes nowadays...) over the tpu-cases offerings? Also, what kind of added bulk as well as "ease of use" issues does it have. Meaning, does it slide in and out of the pocket easily, come on/off easily and withstand on/off often without stretching?
I have a number of stock batteries that I rather change out than charge my phone. I use a stand/charger (samsung brand) and rarely plug my phone in to charge. So the case withstanding these multiple switch out moves is necessary. Simply put, for the protection (I have dropped my phone many times with the tpu case from 2-4 feet and just light scuffing. My phone with a steinheil screen protector could go in a box and be sold as new... I strongly suggest this combo, as these phones DO NOT do well in drops. Sure the screen may survive drops well, but the edges of the phone get gnarly and nasty. My first one was pretty beat up after about 5 or 6 drops (glad it malfunctioned and I got a new one for free really!) and my new one, had this treatment of case/screen protector within 24 hours of taking out of package.
Hope this helps someone....
JC
very nice thread, wish I had found it before I bought some accessories
Jameson JC said:
Sam Snug,
Do you think that this really offers twice the protection (and sincethe cost but it is only $10 or so more, cigarettes nowadays...) over the tpu-cases offerings?
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I can't really say, given that I have yet to receive my order, but there are many good comments about this case around the internet, including in this forum. You can search (Google & XDA) for the terms:
Tough Case Case Mate CM017002
If you add 'reviews' to the search terms and you'll find several video reviews.
At the present, I do have the combo you speak of (TPU and Steinheil). However, I prefer a greater degree of protection so that I don't have to treat it with 'kit gloves'. The TPU case doesn't provide that, IMO. All that I've read leads me to believe that the Tough Case will. We'll see. I'll report back to this thread after I've received it (likely the beginning of Dec.)
Also, what kind of added bulk as well as "ease of use" issues does it have. Meaning, does it slide in and out of the pocket easily, come on/off easily and withstand on/off often without stretching?
I have a number of stock batteries that I rather change out than charge my phone. I use a stand/charger (samsung brand) and rarely plug my phone in to charge. So the case withstanding these multiple switch out moves is necessary.
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I'm not sure how Tough Case will stand up under frequent removal, or how easy it might be to get on and off. As earlier mentioned, I'll know more after I have it in hand. I'll be keeping the Steinheil on.
YMMV - Tips & Tricks to get Infuse Car Dock & Desktop Charger in Store for $18
If you're like me got the E4GT late or rarely check the Accessories forum, you would likely missed the Infuse car dock & desktop charger deal. So this is what I did.
1. Bought the Infuse car dock from here
2. Locate a AT&T retail store that still has the desktop charger
3. Once I received the Infuse car dock in the mail, went to the retail store and asked for the Infuse desktop charger
4. Went to the counter and said "there is a combo deal for car dock and desktop charger but forgot to checkout both online. So I would like to return and rebuy with the desktop charger." Works like a charm.
I will note this as YMMV. I might got lucky and got the retail store to do it on first try.
How much is the bundle coming to?
jaewang said:
If you're like me got the E4GT late or rarely check the Accessories forum, you would likely missed the Infuse car dock & desktop charger deal. So this is what I did.
1. Bought the Infuse car dock from here
2. Locate a AT&T retail store that still has the desktop charger
3. Once I received the Infuse car dock in the mail, went to the retail store and asked for the Infuse desktop charger
4. Went to the counter and said "there is a combo deal for car dock and desktop charger but forgot to checkout both online. So I would like to return and rebuy with the desktop charger." Works like a charm.
I will note this as YMMV. I might got lucky and got the retail store to do it on first try.
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jaewang said:
If you're like me got the E4GT late or rarely check the Accessories forum, you would likely missed the Infuse car dock & desktop charger deal. So this is what I did.
1. Bought the Infuse car dock from here
2. Locate a AT&T retail store that still has the desktop charger
3. Once I received the Infuse car dock in the mail, went to the retail store and asked for the Infuse desktop charger
4. Went to the counter and said "there is a combo deal for car dock and desktop charger but forgot to checkout both online. So I would like to return and rebuy with the desktop charger." Works like a charm.
I will note this as YMMV. I might got lucky and got the retail store to do it on first try.
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I bought mine at an AT&T store one day, and then saw the combo deal here that night. I went to another store in another town and did the same as you. I returned the car dock and bought it again with the desk dock.
It was roughly $18 total, but I do remember that I got a one cent refund. I guess the sales tax was different in the two towns.
Will it fit with a Case and is there a Pic of the desktop dock. I didn't see it on ATT
clayginn said:
Will it fit with a Case and is there a Pic of the desktop dock. I didn't see it on ATT
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It doesn't look like it will fit with a case on (any case that is). Here is the original post with pictures.
Link to desktop dock here
zenmasta said:
How much is the bundle coming to?
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The bundle is $18. I edited the title for make it clear.
ground the **** out of the desktop dock and removed the back and it fits my kickstand case just fine (still looks great) . did a little at a time with a dremel. car dock there is no hope to use a case. (use the garmin mount most days, works great)
Does this come with charger and audio cable?
Yay 4 Juggs said:
Does this come with charger and audio cable?
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If you get the bundled deal the desktop dock has a charger, no audio cable though. Oh, and it worked for me just like everyone is mentioning.
I just bought the car dock & desktop dock at the local AT&T store, came up to $17.50. The car dock is great, desktop dock seems to not fit just right, almost as if the phone is forced forward. You can force it to sit properly, but I don't like putting that kind of pressure on the USB output.
The ironic thing is I had just bought a cheapo universal car mount for $19 at Walmart but it wasn't wide enough, returned it and got an OEM for less.
clayginn said:
Will it fit with a Case and is there a Pic of the desktop dock. I didn't see it on ATT
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Thanks to the OP but there is elaborate discussions with pics and videos on the subject here
rdsnyder said:
I just bought the car dock & desktop dock at the local AT&T store, came up to $17.50. The car dock is great, desktop dock seems to not fit just right, almost as if the phone is forced forward. You can force it to sit properly, but I don't like putting that kind of pressure on the USB output.
The ironic thing is I had just bought a cheapo universal car mount for $19 at Walmart but it wasn't wide enough, returned it and got an OEM for less.
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For the desk dock, remove the internal back plastic plate (the one that has the green sticker on it telling you to download the Infuse app) and it fits perfectly.
Hello friends, I will finally buy the device next month, I bought the Desktop Audio Dock, and the Extended battery with cover, and **** they made very nice, very good quality, didn't expect that from Samsnug
I don't think of buying the HDMI Dock, as it limited to videos and photos, fix me if I'm wrong, and it work with some apps?!
I don't need the Car Dock, as I don't drive, and have no driving license.
For case, I will get the SGP Crumena, think in brown.
As for other accessories, I think to buy OTG adapter, just in case I want to try that option in future, and MHL adapter, again just in case to have it handy, and it's not limited to what it show with HDMI.
For hands-free, I will use the standard one, that come with the phone, maybe will search for one with controls for music.
What else can you recommend ?
As far as OEM accessories looks like you got it covered
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To bad that even otg and mhl adapters cost too much..will try eBay then..
The main idea to buy from Expansis, was, that on eBay the Dock cost too much, and the extended battery could be fake..as for MHL and OTG, there many of them on eBay
Is there any place that still sells the official car dock for the GSM Galaxy Nexus? Also are there any alternatives that use the Pogo pins? Even better one that uses the Pogo Pins and supports a case like the Diztronic TPU case?
Let me clarify, anyone still selling the official GSM Galaxy Nexus Car Dock that isn't ~$75? Because at that price I will just hold the thing in my hand the whole time. I seen the Verizon versions going for like $10 on eBay.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006GJ5S2E/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?tag=androidcentral00-20
I bought a car dock when they were new but never use it because the audio is overdriven. It would work with attenuation in the line I think.
What I wish I had bought is the horizontal pogo pin desk dock. That would be so sweet at work.
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http://db.tt/xkq6aqCA
I'll sell mine for $35. It's been modified for the Verizon phone, but there's no reason it shouldn't work for gsm as well..
I've also got the desktop dock with HDMI out that I'll sell for $15.
http://db.tt/5rN3m3Vj
http://db.tt/wcirK91K
chasmanian said:
http://db.tt/IOTCtxAL
http://db.tt/xkq6aqCA
I'll sell mine for $35. It's been modified for the Verizon phone, but there's no reason it shouldn't work for gsm as well..
I've also got the desktop dock with HDMI out that I'll sell for $15.
http://db.tt/5rN3m3Vj
http://db.tt/wcirK91K
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I'm looking for the 3rd dock, not one of these two. . .
Horizontal, pogo pin charging, no HDMI output.
It looks like OP has an option, though. Thanks1