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Just got my OEM car & desk dock from eBay (they aren't easily available in Canada yet).
First off, I have a T989D aka Galaxy S2 X (from Telus in Canada) and it fits (of course, as the hardware is the same).
Long story short:
Car dock:
The car dock is fantastic. It's a hard rubber that flexes easily enough to get the phone in and out without much trouble. It has a tab on one end to assist.
If you need a car dock, don't think twice, buy it.
Desk Dock
I wasn't sure how they were going to deal with the "chin" on the bottom of the phone. Basically, the dock doesn't have any front-to-back support for the phone... it's not a "slot". However, there is some friction so the phone doesn't flop around. That said, don't be tossing it around with the phone in it, as you'll risk breaking off the USB port that the phone is docked to.
Otherwise, it's great. It doesn't have an active speaker (like some pics show), but a little duct so the phone's sound can get out.
Photos please?
mangiant said:
Car dock:
The car dock is fantastic. It's a hard rubber that flexes easily enough to get the phone in and out without much trouble. It has a tab on one end to assist.
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Do you think there is enough "flex" to fit with a thin TPU case?
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Do you think there is enough "flex" to fit with a thin TPU case?
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No ghost armour is to much for.it fits tight on the corners
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mangiant said:
Just got my OEM car & desk dock from eBay (they aren't easily available in Canada yet).
First off, I have a T989D aka Galaxy S2 X (from Telus in Canada) and it fits (of course, as the hardware is the same).
Long story short:
Car dock:
The car dock is fantastic. It's a hard rubber that flexes easily enough to get the phone in and out without much trouble. It has a tab on one end to assist.
If you need a car dock, don't think twice, buy it.
Desk Dock
I wasn't sure how they were going to deal with the "chin" on the bottom of the phone. Basically, the dock doesn't have any front-to-back support for the phone... it's not a "slot". However, there is some friction so the phone doesn't flop around. That said, don't be tossing it around with the phone in it, as you'll risk breaking off the USB port that the phone is docked to.
Otherwise, it's great. It doesn't have an active speaker (like some pics show), but a little duct so the phone's sound can get out.
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How do you like it so far?
Add me to the list of satisfied customers for the car dock. As soon as you plug in the USB port, it goes to Car mode (VLingo leaves a little bit to be desired though). The dock is a perfect fit for the phone (probably won't be able to use a case with it though) and seems to be of good quality. Very sturdy.
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+ 1 and/or a video ?
I have both of these as well. The car dock is a VERY tight fit. So tight that sometimes I can't get the phone out of it without hitting one of the buttons. I don't like that for some reason when the dock is connected and an aux cable is used sound does not automatically rout to the car speakers and instead still tries to go through the phone speaker. Is that normal??
The desktop dock I love. The USB port has just a little bit of give so that I can pull the phone out from the front without using the sides of the phone and hitting a volume button or unlock button.
are you talking about this one?
[REVIEW] OEM SGS2 T989 Spare Battery Charging System & Phone Stand
some photos might help
mangiant said:
Desk Dock
I wasn't sure how they were going to deal with the "chin" on the bottom of the phone. Basically, the dock doesn't have any front-to-back support for the phone... it's not a "slot". However, there is some friction so the phone doesn't flop around. That said, don't be tossing it around with the phone in it, as you'll risk breaking off the USB port that the phone is docked to.
Otherwise, it's great. It doesn't have an active speaker (like some pics show), but a little duct so the phone's sound can get out.
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Yeah thats a good point AllGamer. I was talking about the full desktop dock.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/AddOns/Accessories/AccessoryDetailPopUp.aspx?accessory=9af5fe3e-6380-4105-8ec1-3d7c16d3d19c&inCart=True&catCode=22
I bought the multimedia desktop dock about a month ago at the T-Mobile store for $50.00+tax. Looks like you got a better deal online. To tell you the truth, I'm not that impressed with it. I think i bought it because I had just got the Hercules and I wanted all the cool accessories to be even cooler. Lol. Its basically a very expensive phone charger. Just my thoughts, don't let my opinion change your mind. I actually put it on Craigslist yesterday for $30.00. Lol...
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Yeah thats a good point AllGamer. I was talking about the full desktop dock.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/AddOns/Accessories/AccessoryDetailPopUp.aspx?accessory=9af5fe3e-6380-4105-8ec1-3d7c16d3d19c&inCart=True&catCode=22
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ahh, see now we are getting some where
that's definitely a good one, but it wont fit with the D3O case or anything thicker than a thin skin
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I have both of these as well. The car dock is a VERY tight fit. So tight that sometimes I can't get the phone out of it without hitting one of the buttons. I don't like that for some reason when the dock is connected and an aux cable is used sound does not automatically rout to the car speakers and instead still tries to go through the phone speaker. Is that normal??
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Agreed an the tight fit. I'm always hitting buttons when taking the phone out of the dock. For your speaker issue, check off the box for audio output mode in the dock settings .
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JPinAZ said:
Agreed an the tight fit. I'm always hitting buttons when taking the phone out of the dock. For your speaker issue, check off the box for audio output mode in the dock settings .
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I knew it had to be something simple like that! Thank you kind sir. You are a gentleman and a scholar.
Will this output music and sound from ANY app or only native apps (e.g. Sammsung stock music app vs. Google Music app)
AllGamer said:
ahh, see now we are getting some where
that's definitely a good one, but it wont fit with the D3O case or anything thicker than a thin skin
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What thin skin will it fit? I have one and am just waiting to find a skin that will work with it
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juntjoo said:
What thin skin will it fit? I have one and am just waiting to find a skin that will work with it
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LOL exactly that just that
either fashion skins http://www.skinit.com/devices/phone
or those "indestructible" skins from Zagg
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Will this output music and sound from ANY app or only native apps (e.g. Sammsung stock music app vs. Google Music app)
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I'm sure you've figured it out by now, but for others it will output sound from anything. Notifications are still through the phone. I thought I saw a setting to change that somewhere but I can't find it now.
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eMace said:
Add me to the list of satisfied customers for the car dock. As soon as you plug in the USB port, it goes to Car mode (VLingo leaves a little bit to be desired though). The dock is a perfect fit for the phone (probably won't be able to use a case with it though) and seems to be of good quality. Very sturdy.
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How does it automatically go into car dock mode? There isn't a magnet or anything in the dock that trips a sensor is there? I'm assuming that is a software setting?
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egrims said:
How does it automatically go into car dock mode? There isn't a magnet or anything in the dock that trips a sensor is there? I'm assuming that is a software setting?
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Not sure. There's a docking part of the mount that slides into the phone's microUSB. Could be a magnet. I don't think it's solely software, because you put any other microUSB into the phone and it won't go into car mode.
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Not sure. There's a docking part of the mount that slides into the phone's microUSB. Could be a magnet. I don't think it's solely software, because you put any other microUSB into the phone and it won't go into car mode.
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This "car mode" you speak of is using the stock launcher I presume which doesn't go into landscape mode without it(car mode). if I'm correct, do any of you know how to unleash landscape mode without activating car mode? I'm using go launcher because it's the fastest launcher I've found that has landscape mode but I'm wondering if the stock launcher is faster.
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So I got a flip cover from the Samsung US website and it doesn't snap on my note. The little prongs are very short and don't even line up properly. A couple of the corners seem to snap on, but the other two don't, and the whole cover just doesn't stay on at all. Really crappy manufacturing from an original Samsung accessory. Very disappointed with Samsung on this one...
are you using this on International Note? The back cover of US model is not compatible with the International model.
And sometimes you really need to apply some pressure to snap it in place first time.
I'm using the international flip cover with the international Note and am very impressed with the quality and finish. Fits like a glove and looks exclusive too.
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Personally, I don't like the booklet/diary cover type case on the Note...
In taking or dialling a call, you have to flip it all the way to the back of the phone (just for the sake of it.) For me it's kind of awkward to hold on with the flip cover being flipped at the back.
I like the flip down cover case more. No hassle, just flip it down when your going to use your Note, and flip it up again when your done using your phone.
letters_to_cleo said:
Personally, I don't like the booklet/diary cover type case on the Note...
In taking or dialling a call, you have to flip it all the way to the back of the phone (just for the sake of it.) For me it's kind of awkward to hold on with the flip cover being flipped at the back.
I like the flip down cover case more. No hassle, just flip it down when your going to use your Note, and flip it up again when your done using your phone.
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Yes.. I agree, I got one with the note when I bought it 4 months ago, and I didn't really like how you have to fold it back to make/receive a call. I took it off and now its just sitting in my drawer and now I am using my note without any case as it just looks good without any case. I just didn't want to add any bulkiness as its already a big phone...
just bought a flip down leathercase (black), Now I'm really not feeling awkward in using my phone...
Using the flip diary cover back then was a cumbersome part really on my end to use my phone (especially in calling)... Now that I bought the flip-down leathercase....
I get the ease of use and better protection already .. all rolled into one
letters_to_cleo said:
Personally, I don't like the booklet/diary cover type case on the Note...
In taking or dialling a call, you have to flip it all the way to the back of the phone (just for the sake of it.) For me it's kind of awkward to hold on with the flip cover being flipped at the back.
I like the flip down cover case more. No hassle, just flip it down when your going to use your Note, and flip it up again when your done using your phone.
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The Samsung flip cover is nice and thin, but I gave up on it because it does not fit in the Car Dock or the desk dock. I would like one same in concept, but flip over the top - just like the Palm Tungsten T3 I used for years.
Andrew
letters_to_cleo said:
In taking or dialling a call, you have to flip it all the way to the back of the phone
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You can dial/answer a call and then close the lid. Simple as that.
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You can dial/answer a call and then close the lid. Simple as that.
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Bending the cover/lid all the way to back, is not my take of convenience... IMHO..
I would prefer the flip-down cover, where if you would use the phone (taking/receiving calls or what-nots), its just a simple way of flipping down the cover, no strain needed at all.... (as compared to the diary/booklet type where you really have to exert some force bending the face cover all the way to the back of it and hold it with with your hand).
That's just my take anyway... I guess to each its own.. whichever suits your fancy..
Why u should NOT USE that flip cover..
People I am giving you a video review of why u should NEVER USE that flip cover if u love your Galaxy Note..n after watching it u will agree with me..
youtube.com/watch?v=-9aCvC6c0vM&nomobile=1
N i have got some other accessories review too in this video
Identical Issue
flo7002 said:
So I got a flip cover from the Samsung US website and it doesn't snap on my note.
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We five friends took 5 notes at the same go and got the same flip cover by Samsung, free with them,
3 out of five were perfect fit, however two of them were not completely flushed with the body as described by you, they replaced both of them in a week one was a fit and one was plagued with the same issue.
The retailer told that it was a known issue with the last lot of covers that he received.(He claimed returning 16 of those covers and directing four people to service center)
So this time we were redirected to a service center where they adjusted some groves on the phone and the same cover flushed properly with the phone.
All the three notes without the issues were for guys and the other two belonged to girls LOL ha ha ha well that's a different story.
Off topic:
I am not happy with the build quality of the flip covers as its just few weeks old and the leather(or whatever it is) is already peeling from different places had to use tiny bits of super glue..........
Confused
My people out here just wanted to know if there is any difference between the SGN I7000 and the ATnt version, HW wise am asking that too not internal.
Cause the other day I saw a hard case and holster for note, it was advertised just for SGN atnt 717, but not for I7000.
So my question is will it fit both?? Or is there any difference in the contours of the phone body??
TIA
niggadawg said:
My people out here just wanted to know if there is any difference between the SGN I7000 and the ATnt version, HW wise am asking that too not internal.
Cause the other day I saw a hard case and holster for note, it was advertised just for SGN atnt 717, but not for I7000.
So my question is will it fit both?? Or is there any difference in the contours of the phone body??
TIA
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Na..they are both the same..I mean the body is the same n u can go for the cover..Only the processor is different..Exynos vs Snapdragon..
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Techimplant said:
Na..they are both the same..I mean the body is the same n u can go for the cover..Only the processor is different..Exynos vs Snapdragon..
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Actually the atnt version is slightly smaller than the international version, but includes 4g lte. Also the exynos processor is faster than the snapdragon processor found in the atnt version. Also, the atnt version has 4 soft touch buttons at the bottom of the screen and the international version has 2 soft touch buttons, with a physical home button between them.
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The Samsung flip cover is not that bad - it gives a fairly ok rear protection to SGN and gives the phone a classy look when viewed from the front.
The only protection for my SGN i still need is a screen guard
The add-on stock Samsung Flip cover is an eye candy alright, and I agree.. it gives a classy and sleekness on the phone itself.... BUT
comfortability and usability wise... it's another case already... I totally dislike the usability of it... It is not convenient (for me) using it especially on taking or recieving calls, It is totally cumbersome and awkward to flip it all the way to the back of the phone...
My vote still goes to the flip down cover... usability and comfortability for me is my first and primary concern, and that's all that matters to me.
The flip cover has a cutout for the speaker, so you could just leave it closed while taking a call. Granted, it's still uncomfortable to use with it flipped back.
No way... I'd rather prefer having my cheek pressing on the Note's glass surface rather than the cardboard cover itself..
don't you think it's too much awkwardness already? (flipping the cover all the way to the back of the phone and now talking and pressing your cheeks on the hard cover)
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No way... I'd rather prefer having my cheek pressing on the Note's glass surface rather than the cardboard cover itself..
don't you think it's too much awkwardness already? (flipping the cover all the way to the back of the phone and now talking and pressing your cheeks on the hard cover)
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Keeps the glass cleaner, IMO.
They are pretty cool, and useful. It's saved my phone a couple times so far.
Got a cool green one for flash and a black one for cash (work) lol...
And the felt backing on the flip cover continuously wipes the screen clean of all fingerprints and such
Any recommendations for a simple stand for the GNex? I'm looking for something small and lightweight that puts the GNex on its side at an angle.
Perhaps this if the GNex's weight and size aren't a problem:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Univer...Accessories&hash=item416673e8a4#ht_4962wt_924
I use an old rigid eyeglasses case that I had lying around. Open the case and the G-Nex sits on its side at the perfect angle to work as an alarm clock. The usb charging cable attaches on the bottom (now facing the side) so I charge and use the dimmed clock overnight. If you have an extra case, give it a try.
I am using this shell/holster combo for my Verizon Nexus and it has a built in kick stand which I love. It allows you to set it upright or on its side.
Verizon Shell/Holster
I use a business card holder on my desk at work.
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Check here. Lots of great ideas
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700672
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Hello, I received my T-Mobile HTC One yesterday and the car dock does not fit very tight. I would like some feedback from others who have it. Mine is so loose that the phone will fall out if you turn it sideways and take a corner too fast.
I would have thought it would fit snug at least..
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Hello, I received my T-Mobile HTC One yesterday and the car dock does not fit very tight. I would like some feedback from others who have it. Mine is so loose that the phone will fall out if you turn it sideways and take a corner too fast.
I would have thought it would fit snug at least..
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It's just the way the design is I think, some possibly looser then others. Stick a bit of card or paper down the sides and when you get the perfect side you could glue it?? Or exchange it and see if the new one fits better
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bobsbbq said:
Hello, I received my T-Mobile HTC One yesterday and the car dock does not fit very tight. I would like some feedback from others who have it. Mine is so loose that the phone will fall out if you turn it sideways and take a corner too fast.
I would have thought it would fit snug at least..
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Ya, I noticed the same thing. It's primarily held in with the power cable, it doesn't really snap into the dock like most I've used. I don't see any real problem, though, since I don't use the dock w/out the power cable.
How about with a skin on? Will it fit the car dock snugly?
I don't think I will even use mine. My CD Mount Dock works a lot better. I was very disappointed.
Try going out and getting a thin piece of that "sticky" shelving liner and put a small piece on the end of the dock piece that meets the middle of the HTC One while its docked. That probably sounds better in my head than in reality though, but hey, it will grip the phone a little so its not loose and plus you won't have to keep on puting something inside the dock each time you dock the One, Give it a try, or even some velcro, (the soft side) depending on the loose gap you got going on, either one should work
can I ask, can you take screenshots of the car dock app and post here? I have yet to see anything on the car mode app that HTC is using in Sense 5. I seen the one for Sense 4 (loved it) I wish I could find something on it besides the single screenshot thats being used on the box of the car kit
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bobsbbq said:
Hello, I received my T-Mobile HTC One yesterday and the car dock does not fit very tight. I would like some feedback from others who have it. Mine is so loose that the phone will fall out if you turn it sideways and take a corner too fast.
I would have thought it would fit snug at least..
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Pic of dock?
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Can you open other apps while in car dock mode?
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cromo8 said:
Can you open other apps while in car dock mode?
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You can add whatever app shortcut you want to the car dock app
Its actually pretty damn good, even the Speak thing is good, it actually uses the microphone in my car meaning the music mutes and i can give commands while driving with wind noise ect.
Apparently the voice for car mode uses nuance so it should be great
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So what about apps that are not horizontal does it force to vertical or can it be turned to vertical without the phone coming off?
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I'm getting ready to go out of town and don't have time to do a picture right now. But the mount is made for vertical position of the phone only in my opinion and that is all they show in the instructions. I have not used it yet with the charger so I will have to see how that does. But I would be scared the phone would come out in horizontal mode. I may look into some of the suggestions as a fix.
Thanks
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I'm getting ready to go out of town and don't have time to do a picture right now. But the mount is made for vertical position of the phone only in my opinion and that is all they show in the instructions. I have not used it yet with the charger so I will have to see how that does. But I would be scared the phone would come out in horizontal mode. I may look into some of the suggestions as a fix.
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Got mine today and tested in both portrait and landscape and the charger is the holding mechanism! It doesn't slip out when the charger is in and dock mode works perfectly. I love this phone for car mode way more then my old gnexus!
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This is a major pain for me at work. I use this tablet constantly for note taking, sharing network maps, etc. The battery drains a lot during the day so I like to charge and use quite frequently. Sadly, no case that I have seen or used has the kickstand oriented so that the charging port is on top. This makes leaving it in the default kickstand orientation very clumsy for charging the tablet.
Right now I have the Moko slimline case and I love it, except for the above mentioned issue. From what I could tell watching a video review of the Book Cover case, the same issue applies. Has anyone seen or used a case that orients the charging port on the top when in kickstand mode?
Thanks
Im using the poetic slimline case, and although it wont do it normally, I just flipped the tablet around in the case and stood it up. This way the charging port is on top.
No issues other than you can't access the stylus, so if you need that just take it out first. Also, obviously cant use the rear facing camera.
Hope that helps.
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Enzymaticracer said:
Im using the poetic slimline case, and although it wont do it normally, I just flipped the tablet around in the case and stood it up. This way the charging port is on top.
No issues other than you can't access the stylus, so if you need that just take it out first. Also, obviously cant use the rear facing camera.
Hope that helps.
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Yeah, I tried that with my moko slim case, but when I flip the tablet around the settings button is covered by the case and rendered useless sadly. Otherwise it would have been a great solution as the other buttons that were covered are easy enough to operate through the material of the cover, just not the back or settings button.
arcadiua said:
This is a major pain for me at work. I use this tablet constantly for note taking, sharing network maps, etc. The battery drains a lot during the day so I like to charge and use quite frequently. Sadly, no case that I have seen or used has the kickstand oriented so that the charging port is on top. This makes leaving it in the default kickstand orientation very clumsy for charging the tablet.
Right now I have the Moko slimline case and I love it, except for the above mentioned issue. From what I could tell watching a video review of the Book Cover case, the same issue applies. Has anyone seen or used a case that orients the charging port on the top when in kickstand mode?
Thanks
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What about a 360 Rotating Case Cover $10.53 and in 11 colors.
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What would be awesome is a 90 degree rapid charge cable
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pozer69 said:
What would be awesome is a 90 degree rapid charge cable
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I miss the magnetic pogo plug we had for the Nexus 10.
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Tucano Youngster 10.1.
It's a universal case holding the tablet with rubber bands at the edges, which doesn't look much nice, but such is life.
The occasional app might need an app like"Rotation", which supports enforced autorotation. Then you still have the nav buttons on top, but you knew that. Fitting the tablet the wrong way allows to hold the case one-handed easily, stick the thumb thru the sling at the zipper and grab the right side of the case. This however works better with the 7" version of the case, which i also use.
arcadiua said:
This is a major pain for me at work. I use this tablet constantly for note taking, sharing network maps, etc. The battery drains a lot during the day so I like to charge and use quite frequently. Sadly, no case that I have seen or used has the kickstand oriented so that the charging port is on top. This makes leaving it in the default kickstand orientation very clumsy for charging the tablet.
Right now I have the Moko slimline case and I love it, except for the above mentioned issue. From what I could tell watching a video review of the Book Cover case, the same issue applies. Has anyone seen or used a case that orients the charging port on the top when in kickstand mode?
Thanks
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You could order a Griffin Tablet stand that is what I use. You could get the real smart cover and turn it around in the case
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