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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?
MisterEdF said:
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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rickm8384 said:
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
rickm8384 said:
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
rickm8384 said:
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.
eMace said:
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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Has anyone bought this?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/USB-Sync-Cra...751912?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cbfabe768
After using a similar dock for my Nexus One, I think I'm hooked to them. mainly because I can use the phone as a desk clock when I sleep and it's also easier to debug/run apps from Eclipse and not pick up the phone to use them every time.
All I'm concerned about it that because there's no reinforcement at the front, it might be a lot of stress on the mirco-usb port. Any thoughts?
I would rather buy this cradle from Kidgi
http://kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1356
Looks geat and I know quality is good. Already own acouple of dock from them for a Defy and HD2. Pitty no pogo pins though. I sent Kidigi an email asking about futre docks usng tem and their prompt reply wasthat they are looking into it.
Those both look really nice for portrait docks... And I seriously can't decide if I'd prefer a portrait or landscape...
If I go for landscape, I think the best, although definitely not cheapest, solution would be to stick the official battery charger and cradle together with plastic velcro so that I'd have them together all the time, then when I go on a trip and need a second battery and stand, I'd just disconnect them and take that part.
...oei I overcomplicate things, haha.
atomic_dude said:
I would rather buy this cradle from Kidgi
http://kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1356
Looks geat and I know quality is good. Already own acouple of dock from them for a Defy and HD2. Pitty no pogo pins though. I sent Kidigi an email asking about futre docks usng tem and their prompt reply wasthat they are looking into it.
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Damn, that does look nice! Can you let us know when it's available?
Thanks!
Knolly said:
Those both look really nice for portrait docks... And I seriously can't decide if I'd prefer a portrait or landscape...
If I go for landscape, I think the best, although definitely not cheapest, solution would be to stick the official battery charger and cradle together with plastic velcro so that I'd have them together all the time, then when I go on a trip and need a second battery and stand, I'd just disconnect them and take that part.
...oei I overcomplicate things, haha.
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I need portrait since I'll then probably be using it to test out apps without picking up the phone. A landscape dock would defeat the purpose
atomic_dude said:
I would rather buy this cradle from Kidgi
http://kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1356
Looks geat and I know quality is good. Already own acouple of dock from them for a Defy and HD2. Pitty no pogo pins though. I sent Kidigi an email asking about futre docks usng tem and their prompt reply wasthat they are looking into it.
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Looks really good. I'll probably buy this one instead. I think I saw one like this for the NS on ebay some time ago too.
Thanks!
They have it up for pre-order now:
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/shopping_cart.php
A bit steep though
Your link referes to your shopping cart ...
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/online_shop_detail.php?pid=5788
mh, $40 ... expected it to be cheaper, but so far the best dock I have seen around
i wish they offered HDMI on the dock that charges the 2nd battery as well really looks like a quality product though
Does the GSM version fit in the one wihtout the 2nd battery charger ( US$ 27.99 ) and some who know when it is in stock?
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i wish they offered HDMI on the dock that charges the 2nd battery as well really looks like a quality product though
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Verizon makes a desktop cradle with HDMI output
A store associate showed me the picture of it last month when I was purchasing a case for mine.
They said it should be available around launch time of the device.
I just looked on Verizon's website and didn't see anything
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I have moved from my Arc S to the Galaxy S2 after the OH wanted my Arc....Not a bad swap!
Anyway, one think I didnt like on the Arc was the USB connection on the side of the phone, and I dont like landscape docking, so I am pleased that vertical docking is present on the Galaxy.
Whilst waiting for my dock to be delivered (Kidigi)...and because it is a very slow day at work, I decided to fashion my own dock using cups!
Serious question though - has anyone seen any good white docks? the kidigi in black is for bedside, but for work I would like a white one.
Anyway, I was pleased with my DIY dock so thought I would post pics.
2 Polysterene cups
Blu-Tac
Scissors
Micro USB lead
Got the Kidigi dock myself, it's nice. How about painting one white?
Cptnodegard said:
Got the Kidigi dock myself, it's nice. How about painting one white?
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Possibly....but you can probably tell me more about the finish....gloss I would struggle without a very good primer.
After using the dock for a day I really like it. It works....I might just keep it!
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Possibly....but you can probably tell me more about the finish....gloss I would struggle without a very good primer.
After using the dock for a day I really like it. It works....I might just keep it!
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Only the front is glossy, the rest is matte. At least on the one without HDMI, which I have. I would assume that a round of sand paper would give you the base you need to make paint stick.
**UPDATE 8/17/2012**
I've been working on many of your suggestions and am really enjoying hearing new ones. Please keep them coming!
I'll maintain this top post to include which projects I've finished, which I've started (and their progress) and which are in the pipeline.
Finished and posted to techneesh.com:
- Hybrid portrait//landscape dock (iExitus,
- Custom engraving (txkorm,
- Extra colors (-FuRBz-,
- Brass Knuckles Case (Se23, baghera1979,
- Bumper Case (thanks, ruvort)
In the pipeline (priority-ordered, approximately):
- Brass Knuckles 2.0 (with holes for charging/buttons, top cover for aesthetics, smaller finger holes, rounded edges)
- Dock for Otterbox Commuter Case
- Tobacco Case (not xda related, but xda member requested - will double as a microSD holder
- Bumper Case 2.0
- Dock for Hyperion Extended Battery
- Variable/adjustable dock for other cases
- Modular Dock (specs are not yet solidified. perhaps it will have a connection for an adapter to attach to your car, your bike, etc. Perhaps for preexisting docks like the iHome. Post your thoughts!) (tghockey07,
- HDMI//USB Host Dock
- Your next suggestion
Sorry if I didn't include you I got cut off bc I'm currently boarding a plane
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Just upgraded from my bionic to this sweet phone & ordered the 4200 mah extended w/nfc from amazon for $19.
I made a custom car dock and docking station for the bionic- I was going to integrate HDMI & a usb hub (kind of like this ultrabook docking station) so ppl could use Motorola's Webtop Software more easily... but the # of ppl w/Bionics seems to have diminished extensively.
Anyway, I'm wondering if folks have any dreams for a sgs3 accessory that they'd like to exist.
I want the Mugen dock w/HDMI but it looks like it's out of stock until September... so I may design one myself. lmk any thoughts!
Triskite said:
Just upgraded from my bionic to this sweet phone & ordered the 4200 mah extended w/nfc from amazon for $19.
I made a custom car dock and docking station for the bionic- I was going to integrate HDMI & a usb hub (kind of like this ultrabook docking station) so ppl could use Motorola's Webtop Software more easily... but the # of ppl w/Bionics seems to have diminished extensively.
Anyway, I'm wondering if folks have any dreams for a sgs3 accessory that they'd like to exist.
I want the Mugen dock w/HDMI but it looks like it's out of stock until September... so I may design one myself. lmk any thoughts!
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O_O man that printer is just insane. I've seen one in action and in some cases they have them in stores where you can just go an pay a certain amount for the object your printing
3D printers are amazing, and have really come down in price. I remember the first laser printers were in the $5000 and up range... ($5000 on the lower end as I recall)
And now, you can print in 3D ......... soooo cool.
So how would this work if you printed something for me? Not sure what yet, but I'm sure I could think of something that I've had in mind
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Araltd said:
3D printers are amazing, and have really come down in price. I remember the first laser printers were in the $5000 and up range... ($5000 on the lower end as I recall)
And now, you can print in 3D ......... soooo cool.
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O_O dafuq am i the only one never heard of a 3D printer...?!
i'd like to have a cover with a 3d unishark on it!!!!!
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Can you print a phone back?
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Awesome. One day I WILL have to buy/build a 3D printer, but they're still currently either way too expensive, or way too janky (MakerBot). And then one day a little further down the road: true desktop molecular manufacturing for everyone (nanotechnology).
In any case, here's something I'd definitely design and print for my phone if I had a 3D printer: End caps and/or snap-on housings for my right-angle 3.5mm stereo cable AND my right-angle micro USB cable. Why? Because I often have both plugged in and it's a pain to comfortably hold my phone in landscape mode while gaming with the nubs of each cable connector jamming into my hands. Would much rather have something with more surface area covering 'em. (KICKSTARTER?! $$$ )
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Can you print a phone back?
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if you give him the 3d geometry file he can print it providing the overhangs are not too bad or it may have to be done in multiple parts.
A D&D Character holding a White Galaxy S III
Triskite said:
Just upgraded from my bionic to this sweet phone & ordered the 4200 mah extended w/nfc from amazon for $19.
I made a custom car dock and docking station for the bionic- I was going to integrate HDMI & a usb hub (kind of like this ultrabook docking station) so ppl could use Motorola's Webtop Software more easily... but the # of ppl w/Bionics seems to have diminished extensively.
Anyway, I'm wondering if folks have any dreams for a sgs3 accessory that they'd like to exist.
I want the Mugen dock w/HDMI but it looks like it's out of stock until September... so I may design one myself. lmk any thoughts!
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I would love a docking station for this beast.
which 3d printer did you get? I'm pricing a few out right now as well if anyone has any pointers...
I desperately want a 3D printer. So many ideas in this thick skull. lol
You should do the inductive charging mod for your phone with the Pre back cover and fabricate a car mount for the S3 with a slot to slide a touchstone into it.
Oh yeah, I'd want one. I'm hoping for something similar when Samsung eventually gets around to releasing their official inductive charging kit unlike the Verizon only one that Big Red just released.
That's a really nice docking station for the Moto btw.
Responses for all!
baghera1979 said:
So how would this work if you printed something for me? Not sure what yet, but I'm sure I could think of something that I've had in mind
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Well if it's something that I think sounds cool I would probably just make it and send you one for free- the material isn't exactly cheap but it's definitely not expensive, either. The design time sometimes takes a while (2-10 hours), though, depending what it is. But yeah just throw down some ideas.
I'm also up to do custom orders for relatively cheap (~$20/hr design time, $3 per ounce printed). You can see some stuff I've done here, here, and here.
GamerMYJ said:
Can you print a phone back?
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After I hacked my bionic for wireless charging I tried designing part of a phone back (my first print + first design ever, so it looks terrible). Even now that I'm pretty good with the printer & designing things, I don't think it has quite the precision for the fine interlocking mechanism required for the phone back to snap to the phone.
Also, you can see the fine bead of the print so it doesn't look as smooth as china-factory-printed-plastic. (see photo from first post) - so it's better for docks and things like that.
zmore said:
Awesome. One day I WILL have to buy/build a 3D printer, but they're still currently either way too expensive, or way too janky (MakerBot). And then one day a little further down the road: true desktop molecular manufacturing for everyone (nanotechnology).
In any case, here's something I'd definitely design and print for my phone if I had a 3D printer: End caps and/or snap-on housings for my right-angle 3.5mm stereo cable AND my right-angle micro USB cable. Why? Because I often have both plugged in and it's a pain to comfortably hold my phone in landscape mode while gaming with the nubs of each cable connector jamming into my hands. Would much rather have something with more surface area covering 'em. (KICKSTARTER?! $$$ )
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The makerbot replicator has worked extremely well for me! ($1700). It will do 50+ prints without an issue, and until last week the only fixes I had to do were replacing the tape on the platform and cleaning out the extruder's motor. (last week the motherboard blew, but they immediately shipped me a new one free of charge, and now I'm running again).
OK so let me get this right - you have right angle cables and you'd like something to snap onto the phone to essentially cover both cables so it is
a) more comfortable to hold in landscape
b) protects the jacks from damage
is that about right? or do you want it to snap onto the cables themselves
bdangol said:
if you give him the 3d geometry file he can print it providing the overhangs are not too bad or it may have to be done in multiple parts.
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Yes I can print most things, even if there's an overhang (it just requires wasting plastic to print support material). Creating a design is pretty easy in Google's (actually Trimble just bought it) free program Sketchup. You can send me the file or an STL exported from any other 3d modeling software.
txkorm said:
I would love a docking station for this beast.
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What kind of docking station? Power only? HDMI too? Landscape? Vertical? How many folks would also be interested?
Darmokk said:
which 3d printer did you get? I'm pricing a few out right now as well if anyone has any pointers...
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I got the Makerbot Replicator for the customer support. With relatively premature technology, I think it's worth it to spend a few bucks extra to get awesome support. They answer requests on weekends and will replace any broken parts promptly & free of charge.
However, I would probably try out the Solidoodle, as it is super cheap and looks good. I do feel bad supporting the company as the founder used to work at Makerbot and literally just stole their business model.
msgnyc said:
I desperately want a 3D printer. So many ideas in this thick skull. lol
You should do the inductive charging mod for your phone with the Pre back cover and fabricate a car mount for the S3 with a slot to slide a touchstone into it.
Oh yeah, I'd want one. I'm hoping for something similar when Samsung eventually gets around to releasing their official inductive charging kit unlike the Verizon only one that Big Red just released.
That's a really nice docking station for the Moto btw.
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Thanks man. You must have seen my other post where I hacked my phone previously for wireless charging?
Not really sure I see the value to it being wireless charging if it's gonna stay stationary in a navigation dock, though? Would it be for device flexibility (so I wouldn't have to redesign it when I get a new phone)?
I'd like a dock that accepts the phone in a case and also works in landscape
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Actually didnt know about your previous mod lol.
Was more or less just thinkin aloud (or in text i should say) about a type of of car dock Id like to see for this and future devices. Im a little tired of buying 2-3 new docks (home, car, office) everytime I get a new phone in all honesty.
Would love for a slim universal car dock with inductive charging. Cable can be pulled from the inductive charging pad/touchstone for devices that require being physically plugged in. Makes things simple. Just get in the car, put the device in the dock quickly without worrying about fumbling wires or which side is your port on etc. When you get out just grab the phone. no worrying about wires, bending the usb connector cause you pulled at a wierd angle etc. you know?
Just figured the touchstone + mod would be a nice cheap base to start with for concepting over a $100ish inductive pad. Maybe even stick a laminated rewritable nfc tag in the center with a nice logo on it to program for carmode/ nav/ music or whatever as soon as you dock it. Maybe even make the dock itself detachable and usable as a desktop dock aswell... Ok ok lemme pause my brain for a lil while. I can keep going on and on about this stuff... lol
I am a mechanical engineer and do alot of 3D work in solidworks. I can sketch things up in 3D if people have an idea.
Could the OP use solidworks or step files to automatically print these? I would really like it to design docks and stand if I know the gap margibs from this markerbot
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htcsnap93 said:
I am a mechanical engineer and do alot of 3D work in solidworks. I can sketch things up in 3D if people have an idea.
Could the OP use solidworks or step files to automatically print these? I would really like it to design docks and stand if I know the gap margibs from this markerbot
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I have an idea for a case for the sgh-i747. Just a simple 2 piece snap together case. Nothing fancy. Would be nice to see how that material holds up to some of the others I have.
I guess any clamshell style case would work as a template if you could do that and send it it to OP. I have looked for 3d dimensions for them and can't find anything for it.
Thank you
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baghera1979 said:
I have an idea for a case for the sgh-i747. Just a simple 2 piece snap together case. Nothing fancy. Would be nice to see how that material holds up to some of the others I have.
I guess any clamshell style case would work as a template if you could do that and send it it to OP. I have looked for 3d dimensions for them and can't find anything for it.
Thank you
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Could you post some links or pics, in private or here of what you mean with clammshell? Dimensions i will get from my own device.
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Think you could make a stand for me? I just need one that my phone could sit horizontally, and I'd just plug it in to my MHL adapter. How much would that cost?
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I finally received my griffin dock yesterday and let me tell you this thing is awesome looks fantastic and it fits every single case that I have. One really cool feature is that it how's into daydream mode when docked. Personally I found that using doubletwist alarm with it worked great and makes a really great clock and alarm clock I would recommend this dock to any one that wants a dock for there moto x. Also I dont see any reason why it would not work for any android phone with the exception of phones like the mega and notes or really big android phones.
I will post pictures of it when I get home today.
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Where did you order it from, if I may ask?
Keller_psycho said:
I finally received my griffin dock yesterday and let me tell you this thing is awesome looks fantastic and it fits every single case that I have. One really cool feature is that it how's into daydream mode when docked. Personally I found that using doubletwist alarm with it worked great and makes a really great clock and alarm clock I would recommend this dock to any one that wants a dock for there moto x. Also I dont see any reason why it would not work for any android phone with the exception of phones like the mega and notes or really big android phones.
I will post pictures of it when I get home today.
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Awaiting the pics. Good to know that it is likely to work with a variety of phones in a variety of cases.
Question: is it easy to plop the phone down onto the connector like with most iPhone docks, or do you have to carefully position the phone above and push it down or really try to fit it in? Because I have a wireless charger and love how easy it is just throw the phone on there, a great USB dock would be that much better as it charges faster than wireless charging, not to mention it works with all phones.
You can dock it quite easily it just slips on and slips off very very nice dock I really enjoy using it and it is definitely a must buy for any moto X owner.
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Are you able to use this with a case? I have a poetic thing case on mine and would like to get the dock, just want to be sure before i order.
Yes you can use it on pretty much any case except for really bulky cases
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Keller_psycho said:
Yes you can use it on pretty much any case except for really bulky cases
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Do you have another phone handy to try with the dock?
Definitely thinking about getting this dock for my nightstand. I love the idea of this, because of the AMOLED display. Usually with the display all the way dimmed and a black screen it was a bit too bright for me at night.
just wondering when u ordered yours and did u order it from moto or griffin.
I ordered a dock on 9/19 and I haven't even gotten a tracking number yet.
Epsilon707 said:
Definitely thinking about getting this dock for my nightstand. I love the idea of this, because of the AMOLED display. Usually with the display all the way dimmed and a black screen it was a bit too bright for me at night.
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Check out screen filter from the play store. Allows you to set the brightness down to levels well below standard. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haxor
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