is there anything you guys use that is good? i've seen those crappy universal ones on ebay and amazon, but i would like something slick like the motorola droid products get....
Insane PPC said:
is there anything you guys use that is good? i've seen those crappy universal ones on ebay and amazon, but i would like something slick like the motorola droid products get....
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I have never been able to find a decent car dock. I was on Droid 2 before and irs car dock was great. Been looking for over a year and just gave up, the crappy ones that are universal are just that, they are crap. I would also like to know as I use my GPS a lot.
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when I went to preorder my evo ( ) I asked about the dock. the guy there said he thought it would run around $60-$100. what do you guys think? I'm getting it no matter what but I just hope its not $100+
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when I went to preorder my evo ( ) I asked about the dock. the guy there said he thought it would run around $60-$100. what do you guys think? I'm getting it no matter what but I just hope its not $100+
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IMHO $60+ for a simple dock is ridiculous... Heck, anything over 30 is way too much in my book.
well if a hdmi connector costs 40 bucks (absolutely retarded price gouging) then a hdmi dock at that price is not out of the question. Would I get one? depends on if it's for the car or desk, for a car...hmm... maybe... desk, no
either way it better have power+data+audio line out + hdmi all from one connector... and it better not look like dr frakenstein designed it... .or dr seuss =P
I can deal with something under 50$ MSRP, so that it will hopefully be less online. I think I'll take a crack at making my own dock. Just put the phone with cables connected into rubber cement or something similar. Maybe not though as I hate to waste cables
ya HDMI cables are dirt cheap at tigerdirect or similar.... I'll hackup a regular dock and make my own dock..or just lay it on the desk w/the kickstand.
You know these will be awfully expensive since Sprint's freaking car chargers are lke 30+ bones.
Anything OEM will cost you up the ass.
HTCPedia's site is selling some accessories (with a pic of the dock with no price yet)
I am looking for an all clear case. has anyone seen any online?
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I am looking for an all clear case. has anyone seen any online?
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here you go... http://store.cheapdroids.com/Amzer-Clear-Snap-On-Crystal-Hard-Case-EVO.html
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here you go... http://store.cheapdroids.com/Amzer-Clear-Snap-On-Crystal-Hard-Case-EVO.html
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damn that sucks they are covering the front-facing camera and most likely teh back kickstand too
Besides docks that have special things like the HDMI... I'm interested in the docks that may automatically trigger modes, like on the Moto Droid where the desktop dock triggers an alarm clock/media center mode, the car dock triggers the navigation and music. I thought I saw the Evo would do this as well.
If anyone's interested in saving a couple bucks and are looking for something like that as well, here's an old article about someone who created a fake dock using a piece of cardboard with magnets on it. The magnets, in the proper position, tell the handset which mode it should be in:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/how-to-hack-your-own-droid-dock-with-magnets-and-cardboard/
Could probably add magnets to a 'dumb dock' to simulate this if the EVO supports it as well.
gryffyn said:
Besides docks that have special things like the HDMI... I'm interested in the docks that may automatically trigger modes, like on the Moto Droid where the desktop dock triggers an alarm clock/media center mode, the car dock triggers the navigation and music. I thought I saw the Evo would do this as well.
If anyone's interested in saving a couple bucks and are looking for something like that as well, here's an old article about someone who created a fake dock using a piece of cardboard with magnets on it. The magnets, in the proper position, tell the handset which mode it should be in:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/how-to-hack-your-own-droid-dock-with-magnets-and-cardboard/
Could probably add magnets to a 'dumb dock' to simulate this if the EVO supports it as well.
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I doubt the EVO has the magnets in it to activate different modes. None of HTCs phones have yet (to my knowledge).
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I doubt the EVO has the magnets in it to activate different modes. None of HTCs phones have yet (to my knowledge).
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You're probably right. Thought I saw something about the EVO's car mount that sounded like it did something like this. But god knows the kind of stuff my brain thinks it reads when I'm half awake.
I'm keeping my Droid 1 activated for the sole purpose of providing GPS nav until there's a windshield dock for myTouch 4G. Anyone have a lead on one in development? Official Tmobile stores have nada and no idea on timing. There's one for the 3G so hopefully it'll happen soon.
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check the t-mo website for accessories. they have an in-car holder for the my touch.
I think he might be referring to the one one like the nexus one which should be out soon
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Just saw this one, whatcha think?
Tetrax on eBay
I can't seem to find any other reviews.
How about it.... let's put a magnet on the phone with compass in it and try using GPS.... Brillian, absolutely brilliant I say!
Ya, there are a few so-so generic holders, I'm hoping for one specifically designed for the phone. The one for my Droid fit perfectly and held it very firmly and could be landscape or portrait.
Thanks for the tip though.
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Just saw this one, whatcha think?
I can't seem to find any other reviews.
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Tmobile will be releasing a special one. That's what the prongs on the left are for to charge while on the new dock.
But has there been anything released about the official docks? It makes sense that we will see one, but it may just be an alarm clock dock.
Any links suggesting either?
car dock, and desk dock
you guys... the buttons are in the drawer...
the docks just put them in that mode automatically, charge, and some feature a bluetooth speaker...
same as nexus1
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How about it.... let's put a magnet on the phone with compass in it and try using GPS.... Brillian, absolutely brilliant I say!
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Doesnt the original Droid have magnets built in to control the dock features? If the price was better, I would be willing to give it a shot.
My problem is that I cannot buy a device specific holster for the car because I use a plethora of different phones and my wife does as well. I bought a generic universal holder off EBay awhile back for our trip to Cali and it worked great...for a month, then the POS fell apart...at least I got my $8.00 out of it
In case anyone is interested. I have a MilestoneX (DroidX variant) with an Otterbox case on it. I really wanted a dock for my truck but obviously the Motorola one doesn't work with an Otterbox without modification. In searching for the perfect mount I came across the almost perfect solution at http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com The mounts run right around $25 but of course they don't trigger the Car Dock app like the Motorola one. I did some searching on the web to find out what tells the phone that it's on a multimedia/car dock and turns out it's a magnet. After playing with the magnets from a restaurant name tag I discovered that one polarity activates the multimedia dock and the other activates the car dock A little super glue and some drying time later and I have a car dock that mimics the Moto dock with Otterbox intact and it was a good bit cheaper too!
Yeah those guys do make the best docks besides the OEM stuff, still sucks that you have to plug in a cord every time you dock it though and a second 3.5mm jack for audio out unless using bluetooth... I just used a rocketfish case and a little time with a dremel to make the Moto dock work with a case and it is by far the slickest setup I've ever had with a car accessory. I do wish I had known about these guys when I was using my Epic 4G though, I had a Seidio ActiveX case on that and my god I HATE the clamp style universal mounts. I'm sorry but those things are trash and look like crap too.
I just wish more manufacturers (looking straight at you HTC), would realize that the majority of people out there (or at least people I know) use cases and don't like the fact that they can't use the good docks with their case. I mean seriously, deductibles are often $80+ up to $99 for some people even if you do have phone insurance. Not having a case=1 "oh chit" and there goes $100 down the drain and no phone for 2 days while they ship you a new one. Every time I see someone with a naked phone, especially an iCrap, I just shake my head.
That's awesome! Ill have to look into one of these, I use an old Life Hacker binder clip mount I made about a year ago, works well but I have been thinking about getting something nicer.
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Has anyone ever used a Naztech 4000 Universal Car Dock? It says it's compatible with the S3 and it's pretty inexpensive. Here's a YouTube review:
http://blog.fommy.com/reviews/16042/naztech-n4000-universal-phone-mount-and-charger-review-in-hd/
I've seen it on eBay as well as Amazon. Thoughts?
The Infuse dock for $17 shipped is a much better dock.
Actually IMO, it's the best dock for the S3 right now.
Search the forum for info about it. Use keyword "infuse".
CZ Eddie said:
The Infuse dock for $17 shipped is a much better dock.
Actually IMO, it's the best dock for the S3 right now.
Search the forum for info about it. Use keyword "infuse".
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My only concern with that one was drilling out the holes for the speaker but it may still be worth looking into.
CZ Eddie said:
The Infuse dock for $17 shipped is a much better dock.
Actually IMO, it's the best dock for the S3 right now.
Search the forum for info about it. Use keyword "infuse".
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I bought one yesterday
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My only concern with that one was drilling out the holes for the speaker but it may still be worth looking into.
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If you use the 3.5mm audio-out option then there will never, ever be a need to use the internal speaker.
Actually, I've been using the dock for the last seven months with a Skyrocket SII and never once used the internal speaker.
So my point is, don't worry about drilling. It's not needed.
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If you use the 3.5mm audio-out option then there will never, ever be a need to use the internal speaker.
Actually, I've been using the dock for the last seven months with a Skyrocket SII and never once used the internal speaker.
So my point is, don't worry about drilling. It's not needed.
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Works for me! I'll probably get this one then even though I will still have to drill. I don't have an AUX input on my car stereo...
EDIT: Just ordered Infuse Dock.
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Has anyone ever used a Naztech 4000 Universal Car Dock? It says it's compatible with the S3 and it's pretty inexpensive. Here's a YouTube review:
http://blog.fommy.com/reviews/16042/naztech-n4000-universal-phone-mount-and-charger-review-in-hd/
I've seen it on eBay as well as Amazon. Thoughts?
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Looks pretty cool. But I just read reviews on Amazon, and I guess I'll pass.
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Looks pretty cool. But I just read reviews on Amazon, and I guess I'll pass.
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Yeah. If the Infuse Dock works (and it's $17) I'm fine with it. The Naztech looked like a good concept though.
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Yeah. If the Infuse Dock works (and it's $17) I'm fine with it. The Naztech looked like a good concept though.
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That's the one with a suction cup, correct?
ewingr said:
That's the one with a suction cup, correct?
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Not sure which one you're asking about but they both have suction cups...
Obviously Samsung is more well known, but has anyone heard of EZOPower. They have the exact Dual Case comp dock, they look almost alike except for labeling. Is it as good
which to go for? it is only 19 compared to $27
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This dock?
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This dock?
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Thank you very much I guess I was wrong I have found that post but I was wondering which 1 is better.
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Thank you very much I guess I was wrong I have found that post but I was wondering which 1 is better.
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Since all this is is a charging dock, there is little for it be "better" or "worse". Essentially, all it is is a USB cable, with large head. personally i would go for the cheap one. If you were looking at a multimedia dock, it would be different.
personally, i would go for the hyperion one (also on amazon, and I cannot post links, yet because new members aren't allowed to help people directly, so you have to search for it) and save 2 bucks more.
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I found it. I had a bad experience with the wall chargers from them One didn't work. took awhile to get a refund
It looks ok tho.
1. It looks case compatible, don't you think?
2. The title says GS3, but the description says Galaxy Note. I do think it is for the S3
3. I did find the Kidigi which is more than that, the original Samsung, or the EZOPower, the Deluxe Piano Black Charging Cradle Dual Purpose Case Compatible. I dont know where to get it.
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I actually like this dock. Would LOVE to hear from anybody who has it if it would fit a thicker case like the Incipio Silicryilc. It's still fairly thin but not quite the skin-like cases that many love.
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I found it. I had a bad experience with the wall chargers from them One didn't work. took awhile to get a refund
It looks ok tho.
1. It looks case compatible, don't you think?
2. The title says GS3, but the description says Galaxy Note. I do think it is for the S3
3. I did find the Kidigi which is more than that, the original Samsung, or the EZOPower, the Deluxe Piano Black Charging Cradle Dual Purpose Case Compatible. I dont know where to get it.
Thank You
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My thoughts:
1. case compatible? probably not... unless you have a dremel... if you do: yes it is.
2. with that shape, if it works for the note, i BET it works for the S3, as the S3 is thinner... but it might be "floppy"
3. kidigi says that the only US retailer is hypercel, but hypercel's website does not have it listed....
Jaxidian?
Jaxidian said:
I actually like this dock. Would LOVE to hear from anybody who has it if it would fit a thicker case like the Incipio Silicryilc. It's still fairly thin but not quite the skin-like cases that many love.
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When you said you like this dock, which one? the one I questioned ? The one in the Amazon link? or the Hyperion?
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eric0668 said:
When you said you like this dock, which one? the one I questioned ? The one in the Amazon link? or the Hyperion?
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The one in the amazon link is what I'm very interested in...