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Desk dock or stand

While looking for a desk dock I found this one from Samsung:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EDD-D100BEGXAR-gallery
Looks like it does come with a separate power adapter, which is nice. Amazon doesn't sell that one yet though.
I was thinking about getting this stand instead:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CKVOOY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Should be compatible with Note 10.1 I take it. $10 is hard to pass up on too.
Do you guys like powered desk docks or stands better? Thanks.

The EDD-D100 does not come with a new power adapter. You have to use the power adapter and cable that came with the Note 10.1. The EDD-D100 package contains only the dock itself.
The dock should be widely available as it was sold for the older Tabs already.

Thanks for clarifying that. Odd, can't seem to find it on Amazon.

Yes, that's strange. Amazon.de (Germany) has it, Amazon.com not.

I have the Arkon and it works great for the Note and my Nexus 7.
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I've had that Arkon for awhile and it has worked with everything:
Viewsonic G Tablet
Galaxy Tab 10.1
Acer A700
Nexus 7
and now the Galaxy Note 10.1
It's my desk stand, and use it to hold the tablet while cooking.
For the compatibility and price it cannot be beat.

I also have the Arkon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CKVOOY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I use it for both of my tablets (bought two) and my son has one for his ickPad. Works great.

this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847738

If you can use a Hacksaw, there's this...
I had an extra hdmi dock from my old 7.0 Galaxy tab. Took a holder I had from a 8.9 dock and chopped the edges off. Used a Dremel on the rough edges and viola, happy kids on the next road trip.

toenail_flicker said:
I also have the Arkon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CKVOOY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I use it for both of my tablets (bought two) and my son has one for his ickPad. Works great.
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I went to Amazon.com and found the same product from i.TREK for $7.50 compared to Arkon's price of $13.03.
It came in today. I tried it with my GN10.1, iPad3, and Kindle Fire and it worked fine. So I ordered 2 more @ $7.30 apiece.
For the Amazon USA link click: Here.
Aloha.. Al :highfive:

I ordered one of these yesterday. I hope it is as cool in reality as it looks on that page.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006WSUI88/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01

Yeah, me too.

AllenPapapetrou said:
I went to Amazon.com and found the same product from i.TREK for $7.50 compared to Arkon's price of $13.03.
It came in today. I tried it with my GN10.1, iPad3, and Kindle Fire and it worked fine. So I ordered 2 more @ $7.30 apiece.
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Been using Arkon for a couple of days now. Sticky padding that tab rests on started peeling off. Probably gonna send it back.
Also got Samsung's dock but haven't opened it yet. Just thinking it might not be convenient using it as a main dock due to that connector. So, I think I'll keep looking.

Just buy some padding and replace it.

How about this?
http://www.amazon.com/Desktop-Charg...=UTF8&colid=191RAEMY0FXO&coliid=I24H39XEXSJ90
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toenail_flicker said:
Just buy some padding and replace it.
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True but one shouldn't be doing that on a week old stand. It's gonna be an ongoing problem and I think is a design issue.

stuartv said:
I ordered one of these yesterday. I hope it is as cool in reality as it looks on that page.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006WSUI88/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01
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I like that it is portable (for trips) and has a secondary batter. Only 1 out of 4 bad reviews. But for the price I may just buy it to try it out too.
TS

Do you know if it has usb port? I like to use my ps3 controller connected and I'm wondering if that would work?
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SM05 said:
Been using Arkon for a couple of days now. Sticky padding that tab rests on started peeling off. Probably gonna send it back.
Also got Samsung's dock but haven't opened it yet. Just thinking it might not be convenient using it as a main dock due to that connector. So, I think I'll keep looking.
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Replying to myself... Gonna try this one instead:
http://www.amazon.com/Syba-Foldable-Universal-Tablet-SY-ACC62034/dp/B008FJXG68/
Seems like a better built stand. HTH.

twospirits said:
I like that it is portable (for trips) and has a secondary batter. Only 1 out of 4 bad reviews. But for the price I may just buy it to try it out too.
TS
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I think it's a great idea. I ordered one. Hope it works as well as I think it will.
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True but one shouldn't be doing that on a week old stand. It's gonna be an ongoing problem and I think is a design issue.
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I don't think it's a design issue. I have had two for a year now and have never had a problem with either. YMAV

Alarm Clock + Docking Station

Does anyone has a good dockingstation for the Nexus 5 that is also alarm clock?

ryoen said:
Does anyone has a good dockingstation for the Nexus 5 that is also alarm clock?
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This is the only thing I'm aware of:
http://www.amazon.com/Multi-Function-Connectivity-Microphone-Thermometer-EyeCandis/dp/B00COR1UH4
It's not a dock, but it will charger your phone.

ryoen said:
Does anyone has a good dockingstation for the Nexus 5 that is also alarm clock?
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How about something like this, don't know much about it but it is an interesting idea.
Check out this product on Ebay, -- WCR1 Nillkin Energy Stone QI Wireless Charger Charging Pad 4 LG Google Nexus 5
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Bump. I too am interested in this. Or even any good QI charger with NFC that will elevate my Nexus 5 up a little bit so I'm able to view the screen from a small distance. I've never used the Tylt Vu so I can't be positive, but it doesn't look like it angles the phone enough. It's also quite expensive without a promo code or something. I was really looking forward to the Synergy Home & Vehicle Wireless Charger despite its slightly ugly base but it looks like it didn't work out with the company. You can still "pre-order" it on Amazon as well.

tdawg2k7 said:
Bump. I too am interested in this. Or even any good QI charger with NFC that will elevate my Nexus 5 up a little bit so I'm able to view the screen from a small distance. I've never used the Tylt Vu so I can't be positive, but it doesn't look like it angles the phone enough. It's also quite expensive without a promo code or something.
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Doing this with the TYLT right now. You're right, the angle isn't as steep as it could be, but I've had no problems seeing the clock. I'm really happy with this setup.
But yeah, don't buy it unless it's on sale... $70 is ridiculous.

Philips makes Android bluetooth audio docks that include a clock.

What about this? http://www.amazon.com/Philips-AS111-37-Fidelio-Bluetooth/dp/B005HY4UOG

Yeah, that's the kind that I was talking about. I just recently bought a larger model for $40, haven't tried it yet, though.
http://www.londondrugs.com/Philips-...hilips&prefn1=brandDescription&prefv1=PHILIPS
This one has larger speakers, and is apparently more bass heavy. Dunno very much about the one you posted, but I know they both have adjustable micro USB plugs that can be oriented to work with the Nexus 5's "backward" USB port, which is what made me get one in the first place.

Mr. Sprinkles said:
Doing this with the TYLT right now. You're right, the angle isn't as steep as it could be, but I've had no problems seeing the clock. I'm really happy with this setup.
But yeah, don't buy it unless it's on sale... $70 is ridiculous.
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What clock app is that?
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frigidazzi said:
What clock app is that?
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Daydream Calendar Clock. Highly recommend it.

Mr. Sprinkles said:
Doing this with the TYLT right now. You're right, the angle isn't as steep as it could be, but I've had no problems seeing the clock. I'm really happy with this setup.
But yeah, don't buy it unless it's on sale... $70 is ridiculous.
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Tmobile has had a 30% off accessories coupon floating around, and they stock the VU in many stores. I picked one up for $48.99 + tax. Well worth it IMO.

3D printed stand for the Nexus Wireless Charger

Does anyone have a design for a stand that you can attach the Nexus Wireless Charger to?? I want to get one printed but have no clue how to design it myself
EDIT: Found what I'm looking for
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:221115

**** that's amazing! Now where to print it?

Just typed in 3D printing Toronto and found a couple of local shops
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yesss this is awesome! gunna print this at my school. need to see if i can, or i can find someone to make this into a car charger as well. id imagine the magnets would work for a car charger

fergdizzle9090 said:
yesss this is awesome! gunna print this at my school. need to see if i can, or i can find someone to make this into a car charger as well. id imagine the magnets would work for a car charger
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It took me about 3 hrs to hunt down that design because I had no clue where to look. You can always commission someone to design it for you

Nah I got the design and have access to a few different 3d printers in class. Post your results of what you get when it's done!
Tapatalk Nexus 5 Master Race

Found a guy on Reddit who has access to a printer in his lab. Working on details to get one printed! Will post back once it's all done and received.

That looks great!
I'm also curious if anyone's created a version like this for the car.
I just got my Nexus Wireless Charger recently and have been looking at different options on how to mount it to my car dashboard without doing any permanent modifications. This printed dock/stand looks like the right idea.

I got a quote for this thing this morning and they want $300 to print it because it's a solid model rather than shelled.
Something to keep in mind before you guys get your hopes up.

Might contact the creator and see if he can edit to make it hollow?
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Hey Guys,
We have a Makerbot 2X. Happy to help prototype anything you need!
I'm sure the higher up's wouldn't mind.
-Weston
Slickwraps

slickwraps said:
Hey Guys,
We have a Makerbot 2X. Happy to help prototype anything you need!
I'm sure the higher up's wouldn't mind.
-Weston
Slickwraps
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Thanks Weston, I found a friend local who has one and I'm getting a lesson on how to use it Saturday to print my own. Once I do that, a designer friend of mine are going to sit down and refine the design to clean it up and make the stand as stable as possible

I just had one printed by a co-worker and love it. The most difficult part is getting the cable through and it cuts 6-8 inches off of the cable which is already rather short for the official nexus charger. Just keep that in mind.

slickwraps said:
Hey Guys,
We have a Makerbot 2X. Happy to help prototype anything you need!
I'm sure the higher up's wouldn't mind.
-Weston
Slickwraps
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prototyping right now and it looks like the angle is a bit steep but I'm just doing a rough draft

ive been thinking and i think it would look better and be cheaper if i could redesign it like the guy who made his own wood charger. buy some strong magnets for the nexus 5 back and use a cheap disassembled generic qi charger. then you wouldnt have to buy the expensive nexus 5 charger

fergdizzle9090 said:
ive been thinking and i think it would look better and be cheaper if i could redesign it like the guy who made his own wood charger. buy some strong magnets for the nexus 5 back and use a cheap disassembled generic qi charger. then you wouldnt have to buy the expensive nexus 5 charger
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Tru but I already bought the nexus charger sooooo.
UPDATE After many tries, the print has been difficult to do because of the shape of it. 4th try and counting

gwertheim said:
Tru but I already bought the nexus charger sooooo.
UPDATE After many tries, the print has been difficult to do because of the shape of it. 4th try and counting
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Have you tried to remove the guts from the charger case?
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I admire this work

Soooooo I finally got around to getting it printed through the contact I found on Reddit.
He sent me these pictures of the final product:
http://imgur.com/a/GpAA3
Looks amazing, hoping it all fits together nicely.

balla786 said:
Soooooo I finally got around to getting it printed through the contact I found on Reddit.
He sent me these pictures of the final product:
http://imgur.com/a/GpAA3
Looks amazing, hoping it all fits together nicely.
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That Is pretty awesome :fingers-crossed:

iOttie Easy Flex Wireless Qi Car Mount

Looks like iOttie is taking reservations for their Qi car mount. Spoiler alert: It's $80.
http://www.iottie.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=1058&ProductType=321
I was hoping for a $40-50 price point. So, yeah, I'm a little disappointed.

Yeah $80 is way too high especially when you can get more "Premium" Chinese Qi Car docks for about $45. I figured the price was going to be more than we requested when the "Rep" that had the iOttie post suddenly went silent. $50 was just the high end of Purchasable range. $80 is high even if there were NO other options on the market. Heck the OwlPad sold for LESS than that much when it came out...over a year ago. So yeah makes me feel the company is trying to fleece the N5 owners.

Hey guys,
We did not go quiet on the postings - we were just advised from XDA moderators that that kind of posting is not permitted within the forums.
We do appreciate the constructive feedback with regards to our product & pricing. We will pass that information onto our management team for more detailed review.

I would buy it for around $40-50 but definitely not at $80.

80? This is why I've refused to buy the tylt vu. I have zero problem shelling out cash for accessories but that's ridiculous.
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80? Probably cost 15 to make at those quantities. I'll pass, thanks.

the air dock is better than this, and it costs less at $69, but even that's still way too expensive for this kind of thing. $80 is just ridiculous.

We are actually giving away a Nexus 5 and some Easy Flex Wireless mounts on Facebook today - be sure to check it out.
Also, the price you guys see is MSRP - but the MAP price that it will be sold at on Amazon and other resellers is $69.95.

iOttie said:
We are actually giving away a Nexus 5 and some Easy Flex Wireless mounts on Facebook today - be sure to check it out.
Also, the price you guys see is MSRP - but the MAP price that it will be sold at on Amazon and other resellers is $69.95.
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$70 with that 20% off offering that you all are sharing via Facebook if you sign up for the contest is pretty solid considering how much everyone likes the car mounts.

thacounty said:
$70 with that 20% off offering that you all are sharing via Facebook if you sign up for the contest is pretty solid considering how much everyone likes the car mounts.
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yeah the retail price isn't what it'll be on amazon. Funny I wrote in to them when I first got my nexus 5 asking if they were making one. Glad to see they did.
I'm curious on final price. Been using their mounts for awhile and find it pretty good.
I do have 2 of the indiegogo airdocks coming though. Which in the end is a better solution if it works.

Looks nice to me, I'd be all over it.

iOttie said:
We are actually giving away a Nexus 5 and some Easy Flex Wireless mounts on Facebook today - be sure to check it out.
Also, the price you guys see is MSRP - but the MAP price that it will be sold at on Amazon and other resellers is $69.95.
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The contest says it ends the 47th of April? I tried to enter but apparently it's closed already.

Curious, I see that people are upset at spending $80 for a modern and functional mount that also wirelessly charges your phone. I think it looks awesome and I would totally buy it, but I'm curious, what other alternatives exist?
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New Jer-Z said:
Curious, I see that people are upset at spending $80 for a modern and functional mount that also wirelessly charges your phone. I think it looks awesome and I would totally buy it, but I'm curious, what other alternatives exist?
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Other than the Air Dock which was a Kickstarter but now goes for $69 now and the OwlPad which has been out for OVER a year which sells for $57. There are others on Amazon and Aliexpress from $35-50 depending on quality. $80 for a plain old QI charger is just over priced. For $69 at least the Airdock has the Magnets for the N5 included in the design.

One thing to consider with a wireless charger dock for the car is how much flexibility in positioning it offers, cause most of the time, you'll probably need to put it where it can get some direct air conditioning. This Easy Flex Wireless, if it's like the Easy Flex 3, can be rotated 360° and put the phone hanging in front of the vents of my car.

Does anyone know if this will work with case on. I would get it but I wanna know if can have a case on my nexus and it will still work. If you know the answer please let me know. Thanks
iOttie said:
We are actually giving away a Nexus 5 and some Easy Flex Wireless mounts on Facebook today - be sure to check it out.
Also, the price you guys see is MSRP - but the MAP price that it will be sold at on Amazon and other resellers is $69.95.
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johneduardo said:
Does anyone know if this will work with case on. I would get it but I wanna know if can have a case on my nexus and it will still work. If you know the answer please let me know. Thanks
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It does, like any other Qi charger. IIRC Qi can do something like half an inch distance. In any case, it should be fine for any cases that are not battery cases or metal ones.

Not bad, but bouncy....
I pre-prdered this dock using the Facebook coupon, and it arrived over the weekend. I tried it out in the hopes that it would not exhibit the bounciness that the other wireless charging dock I ordered had.
I used my phone, both with and without it's TPU case (my phone is an LG G2) in this dock and on all but the smoothest of roads (I live in Michigan, so "smooth road" is almost an oxymoron) the bounce is very noticeable. There is just too much flex in the arm of the dock.
I have written to them via their facebook page in hopes that I receive a reply and hopefully a solution.

The pricing is now $69.95 on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IRHQZTI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2FE6D62A4WM6Q

I have one and it doesn't charge with my case off. It will with case off. Maybe I should have it replaced
andy o said:
It does, like any other Qi charger. IIRC Qi can do something like half an inch distance. In any case, it should be fine for any cases that are not battery cases or metal ones.
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[Q] Where to buy MagNector-X Adapter w/ shipping to Canada?

As the title suggests. I'm looking for a MagNextor-X Adapter seller that ships to Canada.
There was an ebay seller but ebay error shows this seller can't take payments anymore.
There there's the amazon one but doesn't ship to Canada. UGH

I found them on eBay from a California seller who shipped to Canada in less than a week. Ended up costing around c$60 for two of them (discounted shipping on 2nd item).

Wow that's expensive! $30 / each. Guess that's the rip off you have to settle with for living in Canada

or u can just buy it from the company that makes it
http://magnector.com/?product_cat=magnector-x-2

AznDud333 said:
or u can just buy it from the company that makes it
http://magnector.com/?product_cat=magnector-x-2
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Thanks man, just made the order!!

ChiGGz said:
Wow that's expensive! $30 / each. Guess that's the rip off you have to settle with for living in Canada
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I had faulty memory - it was actually for 3 units. They arrived. The first one is working fine, haven't gotten to the others yet

ChiGGz said:
Thanks man, just made the order!!
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Hey, which one did you order? There's two, I'm confused as to what I need/want. Don't have the phone yet.
Any advice? Magnector X adapter or Magnector X cable? (differences?)

squadz said:
Hey, which one did you order? There's two, I'm confused as to what I need/want. Don't have the phone yet.
Any advice? Magnector X adapter or Magnector X cable? (differences?)
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Please read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56096128&postcount=41
As long as you have the adapter you're good I suppose.

Don't buy the magnector. It doesn't fit flush into the charging port on the z3. U had to return mine and buy something off of eBay.
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90% of what can be purchased on eBay doesn't charge at full speed and has an inferior magnet. I'd simply modify the adapter with a sharp knife or scalpel if if doesn't fit perfectly.

You can try but the thing that doesn't fit is the metal plate between the two charge connectors and I doubt you are going to be able to modify that. Someone posted a link to an official sony magnetic cable in another thread.
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aaronchi24 said:
Don't buy the magnector. It doesn't fit flush into the charging port on the z3. U had to return mine and buy something off of eBay.
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i got mine this week and it fits perfectly

AznDud333 said:
i got mine this week and it fits perfectly
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Same
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AznDud333 said:
i got mine this week and it fits perfectly
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Same
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It "Fits" as far as the port snapping into place and charging. However, that's only the metal part, there's also the plastic from the charger that doesn't sit flush against the phone. This allows it to roll up and down and is very weak against this direction of force. So even when just picking up my phone, it slightly disconnects just enough that it stays on, but stops charging until re-seated. These are far from perfect, just acceptable...

ChiGGz said:
It "Fits" as far as the port snapping into place and charging. However, that's only the metal part, there's also the plastic from the charger that doesn't sit flush against the phone. This allows it to roll up and down and is very weak against this direction of force. So even when just picking up my phone, it slightly disconnects just enough that it stays on, but stops charging until re-seated. These are far from perfect, just acceptable...
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Its a magenet, it charges my phone, is only a issue if I am trying to use it while it is charging which I don't. Works well. Personally planning to use a phone with a magnet stuck to the side isn't something I would expect to work perfectly as it is in the middle of the side of the phone and I would want to hold said phone.

you get similar adapter from ebay (chinese seller) for about 2$.
how can you pay 15$ for such a thing?! ....

Icefeldt said:
you get similar adapter from ebay (chinese seller) for about 2$.
how can you pay 15$ for such a thing?! ....
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Link please.
And what you're saying is the easy route... People might also say why pay 500$ for a phone when you can get one with almost the same specs for half a price.
You can really say that about almost everything.
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Dsteppa said:
Link please.
And what you're saying is the easy route... People might also say why pay 500$ for a phone when you can get one with almost the same specs for half a price.
You can really say that about almost everything.
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But I am not talking about "almost the same specs" but "exactly the same specs".
e.g.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/191248753745
One End is Micro USB, the other one is the magnetic charger.

Except these cheap adapters usually charge too slow to be useful. I have a pile of different ones lying around here and just one in ten works fine. The Magnector is actually reliable.