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Vehicle Dock for larger Otter Box case, gauging interest...

I use an OtterBox commuter case and it is awesome. The case is larger and heavier, but also stays on the phone properly unlike all lighter ones I have tried.
My only issue is there us no freaking way that it will fit in the genuine samsung vehicle dock.
Currently I'm gathering pieces to fabricate my own dock that uses the genuine suction cup arm. You would need the samsung kit plus my dock, or will have an extension so it will stay standing upright on a desk, all while using the case. I'm thinking any smaller case could also use it with the addition of stick-on rubber spacers to make it fit snug.
I figure there may be a small market for it, prototype will like be made from aluminium on a cnc, but would wear out the case going in/out so will use a plastic injection moulder once finalised. May cnc plastic initially if can get my hands on a block.
So far the plan is for a dock that it slides into, like the samsung desk dock, but with the fittings to attach to vehicle kit arm.
Thoughts/comments? Foreseeable demand?
Pricing I anticipate to be roughly half to cost if the genuine vehicle dock.. So by the time you buy both it adds up. I think would be worth it, and would buy one myself if available.
At least, so far have found nothing similar...
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I had a similar problem for a different reason, my SGS2 has no case but is quite fat due to the Momax 2700 mAh battery I use.
I ordered an "EXOMOUNT exogear" car holder as it has some sort of claw-lock mechanism that appears to work well with really fat phones. I have not received it yet so can't comment. 25€ on ebay.
It has no lighter-charger, but you can get one of those for peanuts.
Your plan sounds pretty interesting tho, nothing like a well-built custom product.

Exogear's Exomount
Yes I can vouch for Exogears' Exomount.
I've had it for 3 months on my S2 with CaseMate Pop, and works like a charm.
Exomount has a large jaw and can clip just about any smartphone bordering the size of a tablet.
It sticks awesomely on the dashboard. It will stick on any surface, including glass/windshield, but I prefer it on the dash.
If you don't believe me, look at the youtube video demonstration.

Yeah I looked at various mounts, my main motivation is I want it to charge at the same time, and want the charging part built into the dock so I don't have to dock and then plug in a loose cable. Docked and charging in one motion.
Hopefully will get time to draw it up in 3D tonight.
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I'm very interested in this project. I'll keep an eye in this thread!

Have started the design. Hopefully will order the MicroUSB for the base this afternoon to measure up that part.

Guys
This may save you some time......
http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Sl...2-i9100-Using-OtterBox-Commuter_p_100415.html
You can use it with standard RAM Mount fittings (which come in a wide range of different types and sizes).
http://www.ram-mount.com/
Have fun

Thanks, had a surge of laziness when I saw that haha
I think I'll build mine as a personal project then instead of as a possible commercial project - though mine will have charging built into the dock Will keep posted.

VERY lightweight, portable, compact keyboard

Hi, I saw the other keyboard thread but couldn't find what I was looking for.
I have a horrible back and I need to keep my back lightweight. So, I need a portable, compact, keyboard for note 10.1 Next year I will be commuting to college for 2 hours (there and back) every single day.
I was thinking http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-Keybo...+10.1+keyboard
But reviews arent good. I like it cause it can go directly over the screen and it will be compact in backpack. Next semester i will be commuting for a hour everyday, so I need good one.
I also saw the logitech keyboard, but I went to the store to look at it and it seems thick and heavy. It would be thicker then netbook...
I use to have a netbook and I don't want a keyboard to be thicker then my netbook, with tablet combined. The reason I got a tablet was due to lightweight portability, so it would be pointless if its thicker. Thanks.

Hahahalalala said:
Hi, I saw the other keyboard thread but couldn't find what I was looking for.
I have a horrible back and I need to keep my back lightweight. So, I need a portable, compact, keyboard for note 10.1 Next year I will be commuting to college for 2 hours (there and back) every single day.
I was thinking http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-Keybo...+10.1+keyboard
But reviews arent good. I like it cause it can go directly over the screen and it will be compact in backpack. Next semester i will be commuting for a hour everyday, so I need good one.
I also saw the logitech keyboard, but I went to the store to look at it and it seems thick and heavy. It would be thicker then netbook...
I use to have a netbook and I don't want a keyboard to be thicker then my netbook, with tablet combined. The reason I got a tablet was due to lightweight portability, so it would be pointless if its thicker. Thanks.
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You should take a look at Zagg Flex. I just got it yesterday, and am quite satisfied with it.
Really, I mean, really light and compact.
http://www.amazon.com/ZAGG-FOLZKFLE...UTF8&qid=1367102163&sr=8-1&keywords=zagg+flex

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You should take a look at Zagg Flex. I just got it yesterday, and am quite satisfied with it.
Really, I mean, really light and compact.
http://www.amazon.com/ZAGG-FOLZKFLE...UTF8&qid=1367102163&sr=8-1&keywords=zagg+flex
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Thanks! I was looking at that before, but it did seem thick and heavy? I have a netbook sleeve, would it fit? Is it thin? Thanks!

Hahahalalala said:
Thanks! I was looking at that before, but it did seem thick and heavy? I have a netbook sleeve, would it fit? Is it thin? Thanks!
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I am also a commuter student with back problems. I just got the Zagg Flex a week ago, and I love it! The Logitech with it's AA batteries and thick cover was too heavy and bulky for me, but the Zagg is just right. My kitchen scale says it's just shy of 11 ounces including the cover and charger cable (micro USB). It's about 6 ounces without the cover, but I really like the stand functionality, so I carry the cover too.
I purchased it so I can use my Note as my primary computer while I'm studying abroad in Spain this summer. Portability and weight were two huge factors. I also wanted a decent chiclet keyboard and not one of the weird silicon ones. I love the key layout of this one. I tried 6 other keyboards/keyboard cases before settling on this one.
It feels pretty thin to me. The keyboard is .75 inches with the stand/cover or .65 inches without it. For comparison, the Note is .35 inches thick with no cover. The two together would most likely be thin enough to go in a standard netbook neoprene sleeve especially if you took off the cover. It is also thin enough to fit in the back pocket of my jeans (not that you would, but there's an image of a model doing this on the box, so I had to try it.
The Minisuit keyboard case is .43 inches by itself and .66 inches when attached to the note, so the Flex would be a bit thicker, but the Minisuit weighs in at 12.3 ounces.
The only downside to the Flex is that it's separate from the stand, so it's not as convenient to use in your lap on the train like the keyboard cover is. You have to either do a balancing act with a textbook on your lap, or put it flat on your lap or the seat beside you and type from afar. I'm still trying to find a good cover to pair with it that would double as a base for the keyboard when I want to use it in my lap.

stephiroth said:
I am also a commuter student with back problems. I just got the Zagg Flex a week ago, and I love it! The Logitech with it's AA batteries and thick cover was too heavy and bulky for me, but the Zagg is just right. My kitchen scale says it's just shy of 11 ounces including the cover and charger cable (micro USB). It's about 6 ounces without the cover, but I really like the stand functionality, so I carry the cover too.
I purchased it so I can use my Note as my primary computer while I'm studying abroad in Spain this summer. Portability and weight were two huge factors. I also wanted a decent chiclet keyboard and not one of the weird silicon ones. I love the key layout of this one. I tried 6 other keyboards/keyboard cases before settling on this one.
It feels pretty thin to me. The keyboard is .75 inches with the stand/cover or .65 inches without it. For comparison, the Note is .35 inches thick with no cover. The two together would most likely be thin enough to go in a standard netbook neoprene sleeve especially if you took80 off the cover. It is also thin enough to fit in the back pocket of my jeans (not that you would, but there's an image of a model doing this on the box, so I had to try it.
The Minisuit keyboard case is .43 inches by itself and .66 inches when attached to the note, so the Flex would be a bit thicker, but the Minisuit weighs in at 12.3 ounces.
The only downside to the Flex is that it's separate from the stand, so it's not as convenient to use in your lap on the train like the keyboard cover is. You have to either do a balancing act with a textbook on your lap, or put it flat on your lap or the seat beside you and type from afar. I'm still trying to find a good cover to pair with it that would double as a base for the keyboard when I want to use it in my lap.
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Thanks so much! You have no idea how helpful this is to me. I appreciate this a lot!

You're welcome. I hope it works well for you.
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I was gong to try this one....
https://www.techiewarehouse.com/product-p/b009skvicm-j92.htm
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tony1208 said:
I was gong to try this one....
https://www.techiewarehouse.com/product-p/b009skvicm-j92.htm
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I hope you don't buy it from there, Amazon has it for half the price(http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Aluminum-Samsung/dp/B009SKVICM/ref=pd_cp_pc_3). I just ordered a Note 10.1 from yesterday's Woot deal so I'm looking for accessories, keyboard/case combo ideally. The only gripe I had seen about this one is that the space bar comes into contact with the screen when it's closed and in some cases wore a line into the screen. That's a little scary. I wonder if you could put some additional rubber feet on the palm rests to prevent this. Anyone on this forum used the above keyboard and have any feedback?

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I hope you don't buy it from there, Amazon has it for half the price(http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Aluminum-Samsung/dp/B009SKVICM/ref=pd_cp_pc_3). I just ordered a Note 10.1 from yesterday's Woot deal so I'm looking for accessories, keyboard/case combo ideally. The only gripe I had seen about this one is that the space bar comes into contact with the screen when it's closed and in some cases wore a line into the screen. That's a little scary. I wonder if you could put some additional rubber feet on the palm rests to prevent this. Anyone on this forum used the above keyboard and have any feedback?
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I did not buy it... Saw a review where it shows how flimsy it is... I think I am just gonna go with the oem samsung book case
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RooCase Case/Sleeve + Shark Keyboard review

I just got my cases and keyboard in from Amazon two days ago and i wanted to share my thought on what i think are excellent products. I spent a lot of time looking for cases because initially i wanted a keyboard case, but none impressed me too much and all looked almost the same. Then i heard magnets in cases were causing issues and the Samsung book cover was the only one that seemed to have 0 issues. But it was too expensive my for liking so i went with the following set-up.
It won't let me post links, but it is all available on amazon.
Case: RooCase Origami Folio and Slimshell Cover
Want the Samsung Bookcover without buying the outrageous price? This is the way to go, and in my eyes is better. It has essentially the same design concept with more functionality. Great build quality. Offering a total of 4 holding positions for the screen. The cover has 3 landscape position to hold the screen up and one portrait. Very nice and soft to the touch. A sleek slim design which leads to being very light. The cut-outs are perfect and does support the auto-sleep/wake function. So it does has magnets but so far has had no effect on the digitizer. I was hoping it wouldn't since it was very similar to the book cover. Not the best protection but a unbeatable price for this product if this is what your looking for.
Sleeve:RooCase Neoprene Sleeve Case
I will be using my tablet for college everyday, so it will be moving around with me everyday. I needed some extra protection, especially for when it is in my backpack. This sleeve does the trick. It has two pockets, one for the tablet and one for any accessories. The tablet fit perfectly with my other case on it and still had enough room to slide my Bluetooth keyboard in. It is slim but protective. The Neoprene sleeve gives me the extra protection from the bumps, scratches, and movement it will endure. It is not very thick, so don't expect it to save you from heavy drops, but it will do its jobs within its limits. Once again a great buy for its price.
Keyboard: Shark Ultra-Slim Bluetooth 3.0Keyboard
This keyboard is top-notch. The build quality is amazing, featuring a aluminum body which looks very professional and clean. The keys are a great feels to them and don't feel cheap. I felt good feedback from them. The on/off and connect button is conveniently located on the top right. Has a lithium-ion battery and lasts quite awhile. They keyboard case with a nice little sleeve to keep the keyboard in which was nice. Fit perfectly with my tablet in the sleeve. I had no connectivity problems and connected in seconds. It does have a auto-sleep feature when inactive which helps save alto of battery if your like me and forget to turn it off. Pressing any key will wake it up and connect back almost immediately. It is a little more but its worth it in my opinion if your gonna be using a keyboard.
Hoped this helped you guys a little bit. I am open to any questions you guys might have and will reply back as i can. This was my first time using these two brands and and pretty pleased for the price.

Nexus 7 BUK Case review

I was looking for a handmade book-style case for the Nexus 7, but I'd rather not pay the high prices for a Portenzo or DODOcase alternative, but this is a pretty decent alternative.
The case itself is like those from Portenzo and DODOcase, a book-style hardback cover surrounding a wooden shell which holds the device. This particular case is built with a Birch Plywood shell unlike the other two which use materials such as Bamboo. As intended it bears an uncanny resemblance to a sketchbook. This case usually costs £30 with £3 first class shipping (Not recorded) though during the winter sale I bought this case for £25.50 total.
It uses an elastic strap to keep the case shut, and a small plastic clip can be attached to the strap to let the case stand up. It also has a magnet built into the case so it acts as a smartcover. Just above the magnet is a plate which has a unique number for the case, which adds to the unique feel the case has. It's available in three colours: Skye Blue, Welsh Slate Grey and Pillarbox Red. This case is hand-made in Manchester with traditional book-binding methods, and as you can maybe tell from the names of the colours, they're pretty proud of that
To keep the device secure in the case, instead of using foam pads or adhesive this case uses 'Tommy Clips' which work pretty well. Admittedly it looks tackier than it being held in by pads, but it gets the job done. There is no intrusion to the Micro-USB port and 3.5mm headphone jack, but the power and lock buttons are slightly hard to reach as with the Nexus 7 they are slightly offset to the back of the device. This can be a little problematic as you can sometimes find it difficult to tell if you're pressing the button or not.
There is a hollow area behind the tablet, but apart from that there is no way for sound to get from the speakers. This results in a somewhat muffled sound, not too much of a problem for me because I listen to music with headphones but it's still an issue that Portenzo and DODOcase address. I'm not sure what about the quality of the wooden shells with the other two companies, but with this the Birch does have some imperfections. It doesn't affect the functionality, and to me it just adds a more homely feel to the case. The back of the case has a cutout for the camera, but no black-ring around it so glare may be an issue (But I've yet to meet someone who uses a 5 megapixel snapper for serious photography).
To conclude, it's a nice case, you certainly get your bang for your buck. It's about half the price of a rival case, but it's still reasonably good. Of course if you have the money to spend you should probably buy a Portenzo/DODOcase, but I like having a case that was handcrafted about an hours journey down the road from me, even if it does have some significant drawbacks.

Accessories Best accessories for Samsung Z fold3?

I'm Looking for some of the best accessories for Samsung Z fold3!

My top two recommendations;
1) S pen - Great for note taking and sketching.
2) Leather flip case - Great, premium feel and can double as a kickstand. Has a magnetic clip to keep the front flap secured to your phone.

watermelon_sugar said:
I'm Looking for some of the best accessories for Samsung Z fold3!
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Must-have accessories
Samsung wireless charger trio 9W or Anker charger 25W
S pen or Spen pro
screen guard - Gadgetshieldz
full case - Spigen or official Samsung flip case with S pen holder
galaxy buds 2
galaxy watch 4
Anker or RAV Power bank (10000-20000) w capacity
Optional
Galaxy smart tag+
Screen cleaner or Samsung official UV sanitizer
Samsung smart keyboard trio 500
Ring holder(classic look)
Best of my choice.

hemstheworthy said:
Must-have accessories
Samsung wireless charger trio 9W or Anker charger 25W
S pen or Spen pro
screen protector - Gadgetshieldz
full case - Spigen or official Samsung flip case with S pen holder
galaxy buds 2
galaxy watch 4
Anker or RAV Power bank (10000-20000) w capacity
Optional
Galaxy smart tag+
Screen cleaner or Samsung official UV sanitizer
Samsung smart keyboard trio 500
Ring holder(classic look)
Best of my choice.
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I own the s pen case and would steer people away from it. It has a very cheap feel (compared to the leather flip or aramid case) and is very clunky in practice. Great in theory, bad in practice. Although, you can take the entire s pen holder off the entire case and the case itself will sit a little more flat/flush on the table/surface you are working on. I actually just took the entire S pen section off of the case and carry it separately.

Samsung wireless charger convertible.
Samsung 35W Duo charger.
Samsung Aramid case.
Samsung SmartTag+
Baseus 100W PD cable that shows wattage (LED display on cable).

hemstheworthy said:
Must-have accessories
Samsung wireless charger trio 9W or Anker charger 25W
S pen or Spen pro
screen protector - Gadgetshieldz
full case - Spigen or official Samsung flip case with S pen holder
galaxy buds 2
galaxy watch 4
Anker or RAV Power bank (10000-20000) w capacity
Optional
Galaxy smart tag+
Screen cleaner or Samsung official UV sanitizer
Samsung smart keyboard trio 500
Ring holder(classic look)
Best of my choice.
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This is how I expected, will Planned to get screen protector, Galaxy watch & powerbank

atvxda said:
I own the s pen case and would steer people away from it. It has a very cheap feel (compared to the leather flip or aramid case) and is very clunky in practice. Great in theory, bad in practice. Although, you can take the entire s pen holder off the entire case and the case itself will sit a little more flat/flush on the table/surface you are working on. I actually just took the entire S pen section off of the case and carry it separately.
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The only reson i use S pen case is to carry my S pen with the phone where ever I go. caz I'm worried I'll miss the S pen if I keep it separate.

sabesh said:
Samsung wireless charger convertible.
Samsung 35W Duo charger.
Samsung Aramid case.
Samsung SmartTag+
Baseus 100W PD cable that shows wattage (LED display on cable).
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Baseus 100W PD cable, This is new to me!!

atvxda said:
I own the s pen case and would steer people away from it. It has a very cheap feel (compared to the leather flip or aramid case) and is very clunky in practice. Great in theory, bad in practice. Although, you can take the entire s pen holder off the entire case and the case itself will sit a little more flat/flush on the table/surface you are working on. I actually just took the entire S pen section off of the case and carry it separately.
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I seen people comfortable using s pen case with good impression. So I addded the case with the list

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The only reson i use S pen case is to carry my S pen with the phone where ever I go. caz I'm worried I'll miss the S pen if I keep it separate.
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Makes sense. It's how they intended the case to be used. In theory, sounds great, however for me, not the best option. Glad you like it though.

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I seen people comfortable using s pen case with good impression. So I addded the case with the list
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Sounds good. I really dislike mine and feel it could have implemented better. To me, it's not worth the price tag.

atvxda said:
Sounds good. I really dislike mine and feel it could have implemented better. To me, it's not worth the price tag.
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Yea the flip case is awful. I honestly cant believe it ever made it to production. Ive owned a dozen Samsung phones and tablets and have the official samsung cases for all of them for some devices i have multiple oem designed cases and this fold3 case is by far the worst of them all. Its very awkward, adds a ton of bulk, is unatractive and has a front cover thats only purpose is to keep your front screen from getting scratched in your pocket. which is ok, but how about at least engineering it to be a kickstand as well like nearly every other case theyve designed with a front cover?... or how about making an s view window so i dont have to open it to see the outer screen? Or putting some lcds in there to show the time and notifications? Its $80 afterall. How about a little magnet to keep it from flopping all over the place?
It comes with the $50 fold edition spen. That's the only justification for its steep pricetag. But Its almost as if Samsung said for $30 extra that the case cost you will not receive any kind of intellectual property. The best part of the cases design is that the spen holder portion is detachable allowing you to keep the case at home in a drawer.
Admittingly i dont like cases too much these days. I used to purchase them the day i bought the device all the time and always from the oem. Then i started to feel lime the engineering behind the phones are designed to not use a case. And devices to look and feel much nicer without cases imo. I know there sre some nice sleek cases iut there cuz i own some but whenever i think about a case i picture a soccer mom busting out a neoen pink case that has a cover with all her credit cards lining the inside...and i dont want to be associated with that.
So i started buying skins because despite the sleek feel of phones most of my drops were due to how slippery an all glass square device is. Id set it down only to hear a crash 30 seconds later because it was slowly sliding of the arm of my couch or the keyboard of my pc, ect...and those were great. Honestly with gorilla glass and a nice 3mm skin you get a fair bit of drop protection. The skin help prevent already tempered glass from stress cracks due to weight or impact. Obviously its going to be less protection than pretty much any kind of case but its usually enough protection for a relatively careful user imo.
But i have gone back to cases with tablets and now even these larger phones mostly out of the desire to have a kickstand for it. Thats something a skin cant do. And though i have stands on my desk and night stand and a dock in my car i still often in need of a place to set my device where i can watch it without holding it. And this POS case doesnt offer that. Its really a terribly designed case that Samsung should be ashamed of.

atvxda said:
My top two recommendations;
1) S pen - Great for note taking and sketching.
2) Leather flip case - Great, premium feel and can double as a kickstand. Has a magnetic clip to keep the front flap secured to your phone.
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Unless you are a Design student you may not use the Stylus too much and will ultimately lie in a drawer. I've been using the phone for a while now and my thumbs and fingertips are working fine. (Never quite used the S Pen on my Tab either.) Just my advice.

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Unless you are a Design student you may not use the Stylus too much and will ultimately lie in a drawer. I've been using the phone for a while now and my thumbs and fingertips are working fine. (Never quite used the S Pen on my Tab either.) Just my advice.
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Completely inaccurate. I'm not a design student and I use my s pen daily. I'm a former Note user (Notes 3 through 20U). I'm accustomed to daily note taking during meetings, quick grocery runs, etc. Editing videos and photos is another valuable s pen benefit. I also like the convenience of syncing my notes across my devices (Fold3 & Tab S7 Plus). It's a great tool once you start implementing its uses. However, you have to use it to understand. On another hand, if you never used it you wouldn't care but yeah, the s pen is not just for design students, lol.

i personally think the best case for protection is the "supcase" Unicorn Beetle. it offers great overall protection as well as a spen holder built into the spine of the case. not to mention the case has a built in screen protector for the front screen and you cant even tell its there. ive been rocking mine for a month now worth the $90 bucks i got into it. oh forgot to mention it also has a built in kick stand. and you can still wireless charge through the case.