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I bought 3 sets of micro-USB cables from monoprice, and I'm sad to say that they won't work with the Captivate. Due to the Captivate's recessed USB port, the cable can't be inserted all the way. The plastic around the end connector is too thick.
Donatron said:
I bought 3 sets of micro-USB cables from monoprice, and I'm sad to say that they won't work with the Captivate. Due to the Captivate's recessed USB port, the cable can't be inserted all the way. The plastic around the end connector is too thick.
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Shave the plastic down?
I had to go to a work conference and left my charger and cable at the hotel =(. So I really need something today because my phone is on it's last leg. Does anyone have any idea where to find a cable/charger that will fit the captivate? And I mean locally by the way. Radio Shack, best buy, AT&T?
Just about any micro usb will work, but some don't seat all the way in so the cable could pop out if you move the phone. If you just lay it down to charge you will be OK.
Buy it, try it, if it doesn't work take it back. But like i said, I have not found one that doesn't work somewhat to at least get you a charge.
waffle418 said:
Shave the plastic down?
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This.
Shave the bottom side at an angle. A box cutter, X-acto, or even sharp pocket knife will do the trick. Just mind your fingers.
Got mine in yesterday. Didn't fit as snug as first. Took it to the kitchen, one slice with a kitchen knife and it was perfect. Almost looks like it was specifically made for the phone since the angle was dead on
treylemkn said:
I had to go to a work conference and left my charger and cable at the hotel =(. So I really need something today because my phone is on it's last leg. Does anyone have any idea where to find a cable/charger that will fit the captivate? And I mean locally by the way. Radio Shack, best buy, AT&T?
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radio shack, thats where i bought my phone from.
I bought 3 of these from Amazon and they work wonderfully. If you have Amazon Prime they ship free.
Well, I can't post links, but search Amazon for:
BlackBerry USB Cable Micro
They should be $1.99 a piece.
LiqudDeth said:
I bought 3 of these from Amazon and they work wonderfully. If you have Amazon Prime they ship free.
Well, I can't post links, but search Amazon for:
BlackBerry USB Cable Micro
They should be $1.99 a piece.
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There are lots of options when you search for that.
Is it called "BlackBerry USB DataSync and Charging Cable with Micro USB for BlackBerry 8900, 9500, and 8220"?
Those look like they would fit and they are $2.15 each.
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This.
Shave the bottom side at an angle. A box cutter, X-acto, or even sharp pocket knife will do the trick. Just mind your fingers.
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Just did this. Worked like a charm. I used an X-acto knife.
I'm kinda too lazy to do it to the other 2 cables. I'll get to them eventually. Haha
Odd... the 2 micro USB cables I bought from Monoprice work just fine... No modification necessary...
They work, but they work better when you cut them down at an angle on one side. I got 4 from there and did it to all of them. Works like a charm, and $7 for 4 micro usb cables? Can't beat that with a stick.
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They work, but they work better when you cut them down at an angle on one side. I got 4 from there and did it to all of them. Works like a charm, and $7 for 4 micro usb cables? Can't beat that with a stick.
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Damn withs hipping?
I have the Fascinate and had the same issue with these cables. Slicing just a little bit off does the trick and they fit nice and tight. You can see in the pic that I got a little over excited with the x-acto knife on one of them but its nothing a little electrical tape can't fix
As with the other posters, I picked up 4 for my captivate, really simple to shave em down once you get the hang of it, and they work for syncing too, can't get much better than that!
I don't like to point out people or say nasty things.. but you are a moron...
Did you happen to look at the phone to see that the micro usb port is inside the phone and not on the edge of the plastic?
Anyone with 1/10 of brain could figure out that you need to shave off some of the plastic.. due to Samsung's design... not because of monoprice cables.
I love monoprice and have ordered easily over 2,000 different types of cables from them and have never had an issue... to make a topic with a thumbs down is really dumb.
my only complaint about monoprice is their $7 portable dvd mount for the car... My kid ripped both of the arms off kicking and pulling it.
but seriously... if you can't figure out that you needed to shave the wire, please return your android phone and immediately go buy an iphone right now! This second! so you have your Iphone with Ical and you can be an Imoron!
rant over
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change your topic... they cables due work
It's really easy to shave it down, which is what I did.
If the plastic is kinda hard then you can heat up an old knife and it'll slice through the plastic easier.
I even did this with the stock cable, and that fits a little better
Why the stock cable doesn't fit ideally I have no clue....
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It's really easy to shave it down, which is what I did.
If the plastic is kinda hard then you can heat up an old knife and it'll slice through the plastic easier.
I even did this with the stock cable, and that fits a little better
Why the stock cable doesn't fit ideally I have no clue....
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I think the only way the stock cable won't fit perfectly is if you don't force the door open all the way through the click. It takes a surprising amount of force.
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Here is a quick one that I put together this morning at work. Luckily I had my old Tilt (not tilt2) here.
http://imgur.com/ICVP3l&vpjvI
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Here is a quick one that I put together this morning at work. Luckily I had my old Tilt (not tilt2) here.
http://imgur.com/ICVP3l&vpjvI
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Nice! That's a great idea I am going to have to think something up for this and my Nexus One.
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Here is a quick one that I put together this morning at work. Luckily I had my old Tilt (not tilt2) here.
http://imgur.com/ICVP3l&vpjvI
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i just made the EXACT same thing at work with the exact same hp keyboard, thanks!
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i just made the EXACT same thing at work with the exact same hp keyboard, thanks!
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That's where my keyboard went! Don't worry I have another.
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I too have been trying to make one, although I'm trying to make one of slightly higher quality. To me the method you have chosen sort of makes it a more attractive option to just have it be laying on the table. I have been experimenting with several prototype concepts of mine and I will consider sharing if any of them work. My biggest limitation obviously is the lack of a 3d printer, so I have to make it out of sculpt-able materials.
Sweet, please keep us updated.
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I just made one over the weekend. I made it out of wood and scrap aluminum that I had laying around. I don't have pictures right now but I will post them if anyone is interested. It is more of a bedside clock radio adaptation for the phone than a desktop dock.
Some"features" and what I did;
1. Small wood box (9"wide X 5" deep X 5" tall).
2. Phone slides/docks into aluminum plate on front.
2a. USB plug goes to wall charger.
2b. Headphone jack goes to amplifier inside dock
3. Internal amp has control nob under the phone for Volume, Bass and Treble.
4. Each side of the dock box has 3" speaker powered by the internal amp.
The first build is black with brushed aluminum plates. By the dimensions listed above you can see the size is slightly large. That is intended to provide good acoustics for the chosen speakers and amplifier. I have not solid mounted the plugs yet as I do not like my fist dock plate design and will be changing it. After the dock plate is finished I will hard mount the plugs for smooth single action docking.
If anyone is interested in seeing this monstrosity I can post up some pics. I am happy with the design but need to finalize it. I think it;s nice considering it was done with scraps around the house.
I made a simple one out of an expired AAA card...
My AAA card expires in 4 weeks. Now I know what to do with it.
Crap this means I have to get an AAA card now...
Very cool, and it is portable.
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If anyone is interested in seeing this monstrosity I can post up some pics. I am happy with the design but need to finalize it. I think it;s nice considering it was done with scraps around the house.
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I am interested. Might be the inspiration I need.
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Crap this means I have to get an AAA card now...
Very cool, and it is portable.
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I just used my wifes' credit card. I didn't even have to wait for it to expire, it still worked perfectly.
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I just used my wifes' credit card. I didn't even have to wait for it to expire, it still worked perfectly.
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Nice knowing you.
I'll have to go home and get all my woman's cards and test different ideas. I think I'll run them over a magnet first to ensure to no data leakage from the cards.
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I am interested. Might be the inspiration I need.
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Ok, here are some shots. Still need to make a new dock plate and I need to epoxy the plugs in place. After the plugs are locked down I will make a small cover for them. The cables you see in the back are USB, AMP Power, and a small jumper for a connection i did not have room for inside.
The speakers are 3" full range with 2.5" drivers and covered with pc fan grills. From left to right the knobs control Volume(power on/off), Bass, and Treble. The use of 1/2" particle board and large air space allows it to give a nice thumb on the lower freq.
The purpose of this is for bedroom clock radio/alarm clock. It is a bit to large and redundant for most computer desks.
Very Nice!!!! You should sell these.
droidal said:
Very Nice!!!! You should sell these.
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Some others suggested that, too. Would be cool because it can be universal to several model phones. The parts were from junk in my garage and computer room so I am sure it would be hard to replicate. Could be much smaller with the right parts but not sure what kind of cost it would entail. I figured some others on here could give some ideas for the next version and possibly get some inspiration from this one.
Jesus that thing is HUGE!!
I just want a small dock I can sit on my desk at work
Well here is my dock. Simple and small.
YellowGTO said:
Well here is my dock. Simple and small.
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What was\is that thing?
Side note: what year gto?
aloant said:
I made a simple one out of an expired AAA card...
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on a side note what clock/weather widget is that? Looks nice
Check it out. I just ordered some.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-10-Micro-US...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5cd179db
None of these 3rd party micro USB cable fits Captivate without physically mod them.
True, however they are very easily modded. I just cut mine at an angle with a box cutter. WOrked like a champ.
Yeah I don't mind cutting them. But I heard that the BB microUSB cables fit.
more importantly, what do you need 10 wires for?
Because if this is the new standard then friends will be comming over ask to charge there phone or I misplace cables. I swear in the last few years I have like like 20 MiniUSB cables. Or atleast it feels that way.
why dont they fit? a lil too big?
http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Ca..._1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1280986721&sr=8-1
$1.69 eligible for super saver shipping/2 day shipping with amazon prime, or $1.89 and free shipping with no minimum purchase (click on "26 used and new from $0.01")
Yes, 10 for $12 is cheaper per cable, but this is better if you only want 1 or 2.
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why dont they fit? a lil too big?
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Yea, the plastic around the connector is a bit big to fit in the recessed hole on the captivate. Not a problem though, a boxcutter cuts the excess plastic away easily.
Monoprice cables are far superior to everything else in terms of value/quality. The wire does in fact work with the captivate, but it doesn't go all the way in.
A minute of course nail file work or a quick swipe of a dull blade to take off the bottom corner will repair that. Super easy to fix and nobody would ever notice.
I think I bought a few gold plated 10' cables with ferrites for around $1.70 ea.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5459&seq=1&format=2
Monoprice always delivers top notch quality at less than the absolute lowest price.
Monoprice = pure love.
Or if you wanna be really cheap, you can go with this one. Its as cheap as your ebay crap but no doubt higher quality: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=1030307&p_id=4867&seq=1&format=2#description
Aight well I got my cables. 1st they are legit Black Berry cables or atleast in BB bags. and they fit in the Captivate with no trimming.
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Aight well I got my cables. 1st they are legit Black Berry cables or atleast in BB bags. and they fit in the Captivate with no trimming.
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I agree no trimming needed, I used my BB micro usb cables with no issues. The rubber around the connectors on those babies are really large too.
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Monoprice always delivers top notch quality at less than the absolute lowest price.
Monoprice = pure love.
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never heard of this site before. thanks for the link. i've always been a newegg guy, guess i might have a new favorite tech supply site. good prices
Typically I get my cables from monoprice, but since this connector is slightly different I decided to get some actual Samsung ones off ebay. They were 2.99 with free shipping... you can find them by searching for "OEM DATA CABLE Samsung Captivate i897 Vibrant T959 new!"
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never heard of this site before. thanks for the link. i've always been a newegg guy, guess i might have a new favorite tech supply site. good prices
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Monoprice doesn't supply everything. Monoprice is absolutely EXCELLENT for WIRES first and foremost, then they produce a slew of other products you might find useful as well. Such as a Digital HD antenna (TV must have digi tuner to use this)...
Beautiful site/company run by absolute saints.
The absolute cheapest and highest quality to ever come outta China
I got my Vibrant last week, and I needed a contest entry for a contest over at Instructables, so I hacked up a cheapy iPod dock into an awesome dock for my Vibrant.
The speakers are great for desktop use at work, despite being so cheap.
Unfortunately, I can't post a link to it ... so here are some pictures instead.
Not bad, how do you feed audio into those speakers? Using the AUX jack on the top of the Vibrant im guessing?
Yeah. It's not shown in the pictures, but that speaker set has a built-in 3.5mm cable. You just plug it into the headphone jack on the Vibrant.
NICE! I love instructables.
Is that Sugru for the bumpers? Trying to think of things to do with my samples - neat stuff.
Anyway, awesome dock. Need to keep my eyes open for a cheap dock like that.
Yeah, the Sugru is for the bumpers. I also used it to cover the rough edges of the cut plastic, and to give traction to the feet and stabilize the bottom of the speakers (they liked to rock forward when the phone was placed on the tray).
Those speakers are linked in the Instructable ... I can't post links, but if you search on Amazon for "folding speaker set" and then sort price lowest to highest, you can get those speakers for less than $5 including shipping. They have black ones too.
I happened to get the white set for free from a giveaway. The sugru was free too, so in my case, this dock cost me nothing but a USB cable.
Here -- I think this is your Instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-Cheap-iPhone-speakers-for-Android-Dock/
And the dock: http://amzn.com/dp/B000C8TSCQ
Might need to try making myself one of these too.
Personally, I'm hoping for a rotation mod (like CM has......it'll probably have to wait until CM6 is ported to it) that'll allow for the phone to be upside down. When that happens, I'll try to basically make this, but with a mount for the phone to actually dock into the connections.
If/When I ever get the ambition to do this, I'll definitely be using this instructable as a starting point.
THANK YOU!
Saiboogu said:
Here -- I think this is your Instructable:
Might need to try making myself one of these too.
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Awesome, thanks for posting those. That is indeed my Instructable.
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Personally, I'm hoping for a rotation mod (like CM has......it'll probably have to wait until CM6 is ported to it) that'll allow for the phone to be upside down. When that happens, I'll try to basically make this, but with a mount for the phone to actually dock into the connections.
If/When I ever get the ambition to do this, I'll definitely be using this instructable as a starting point.
THANK YOU!
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Yeah, rotation upside down would be awesome. If that were the case, you'd have to lose part of the tray in this version. But I do have a set of desktop computer speakers that are USB powered ....
Nice
Where did you get the clock app?
It's called Digital Clock, you can get it on the Market. It's a free app.
I also have those speakers. I can honestly say they are very cheap but good for the money. If you don't feel like waiting for shipping just go to wal-mart, they are packaged with some of their shirts for about 7 bucks
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Here's another one that I submitted to Instructables today ... no speakers on this stand.
tekkguy said:
Here's another one that I submitted to Instructables today ... no speakers on this stand.
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jesus hahahah
Hey bro, what case are you using, and where did you buy it from?
I'm using the Jelly Case by Amzer ... got it at Amazon: amzn (dot) to (slash) aTMvCj since I can't post links
By the way ... voting started today at Instructables, so if you're a member there, I'd love to have the votes!
Sugru substitute
You can use Goop or other similar type instead of sugru. There is also liquid handle sold as well. You can buy it at home depot or other places like that in adhesives section. there area bunch of these poly urethane polymers. Basically all you have to do to form it is use wax paper to create the depression shape desired.
BTW. You mentioned USB speakers. I have hooked those same speakers up via usb (just strip on end and shove it where the overall + and - of the batteries would be). Take very little electrical knowledge, but I would look it up if you haven't messed around with wiring things up, but I love turning things into USB powered. Although I wanted to put a mini-usb connector on mine and have yet to do it, but just say, for those of you out there, these speakers run off USB just fine.
Well when you buy them from amazon they come with a usb power cord. I didn't get mine from amazon.
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Hi There!
Has anyone got any experience with particular cradle/docks from Ebay?
Ideally I think I would like a horizontal dock, but can do portrait.
The "USB-Sync-Cradle-Dock-Charger-Samsung-i9100-Galaxy-S-2" on eBay. (Since I've posted so little, I'm not yet allowed to post links).
I bought one'o these. Don't expect much of it, but I think it'll do what it's supposed to. I just hope there's some anti-slip rubber feet on it, so the phone can be used while mounted. Droidstuff.se (swedish site) has a very nice, special made Android universal dock in black metal (which everybody knows us scandinavians are very good at! ). It's pretty expensive, though, and availability is scarce.
Here is the one I ordered: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170633167683
I still haven't gotten it yet (even though I ordered nearly 2 weeks ago)... I will let you know what I think if / when I get it.
When it arrives, I'd be interested to know whether it looks like it'd work with a case on
ebay dock
I ordered that ebay dock, it came pretty quick, its ok for the money, it doesnt give a snug cutom fit but does just fine, i might actually order a sceond one as you can charge it from your pc/laptop or hook in a wall charger.
It look like theres enough room to work with a case but im not a big fan of cases so im unable to tell.
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The "USB-Sync-Cradle-Dock-Charger-Samsung-i9100-Galaxy-S-2" on eBay. (Since I've posted so little, I'm not yet allowed to post links).
I bought one'o these. Don't expect much of it, but I think it'll do what it's supposed to. I just hope there's some anti-slip rubber feet on it, so the phone can be used while mounted. Droidstuff.se (swedish site) has a very nice, special made Android universal dock in black metal (which everybody knows us scandinavians are very good at! ). It's pretty expensive, though, and availability is scarce.
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Do you mean this bad boy
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4801/samsung-original-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-charger
Thinking of that one, looks pretty good and it also charges a separate battery at the same time, however not in stock yet any thoughts?
I'd really want my device lied horizontally. Comfortable while watching movies But no such a dock in the offing.
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http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4801/samsung-original-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-charger
Thinking of that one, looks pretty good and it also charges a separate battery at the same time, however not in stock yet any thoughts?
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that's the one that comes with korean version of the galaxy s2
lucky bastards
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Do you mean this bad boy
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That's the bad boy. Isn't it adorable?
Its awesome
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Here is the one I ordered: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170633167683
I still haven't gotten it yet (even though I ordered nearly 2 weeks ago)... I will let you know what I think if / when I get it.
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1 already bought this one, two days on ebay. I dont like it at all as the phone sites in it almost upright, there isnt enough of an angle on it to use the phone comfortably, the angle is just too steep.
If you don't mind the angle the build quality is good otherwise.
I ordered one of these. Will report back when I get it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Cradle...3?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27ba878343#shId
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http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4801/samsung-original-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-charger
Thinking of that one, looks pretty good and it also charges a separate battery at the same time, however not in stock yet any thoughts?
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Isn't that the one that doesn't actually charge the phone, though?
It charges a separate battery, lying flat in the base. But the phone simply sits in the base. Seems mad to me.
Edit: Yup, doesn't charge the phone. More pictures here. Removed link as I wasn't sure if linking to a retailer was permitted. Is copying their images ok?
I remember having a very similar dock to that for the M2000 (htc blue angel), battery charged in the back, but you could plug a mini-usb cable in to charge the device as well.....
Thats a big step backwards!
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I ordered one of these. Will report back when I get it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Cradle...3?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27ba878343#shId
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Just bought a similar one, hope it arrives soon to my country. Being used to connect my milestone to a dock is can't of weird now that i have the phone laying alone on the desk.
Regards,
Sebastian Moreno
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-dock
I'm waiting for this one
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but this one looks promising,as well
http://www.clove.co.uk/desktop-sync-charge-cradle-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
hunhool said:
http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-dock
I'm waiting for this one
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but this one looks promising,as well
http://www.clove.co.uk/desktop-sync-charge-cradle-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
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I'm waiting for the 1st dock. I'd rather get a samsung approved dock plus it looks well built and has line out and usb connection AND works in portrait/landscape.
Also eager about the car dock, until you linked this site I didn't know where to get the official Samsung one, so thanks man.
http://www.clove.co.uk/vehicle-dock-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
If you want to see both in action, I found a Danish video from a while back which happens to show the hdmi accessory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8
Don;t know if those links will work, if not just append watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8 to youtube.com
leventbb said:
I ordered one of these. Will report back when I get it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Cradle...3?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27ba878343#shId
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this is the same one I reviewed, too steep an angle, looks nice but uncomfortable to use.
Airbag888 said:
I'm waiting for the 1st dock. I'd rather get a samsung approved dock plus it looks well built and has line out and usb connection AND works in portrait/landscape.
Also eager about the car dock, until you linked this site I didn't know where to get the official Samsung one, so thanks man.
http://www.clove.co.uk/vehicle-dock-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
If you want to see both in action, I found a Danish video from a while back which happens to show the hdmi accessory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8
Don;t know if those links will work, if not just append watch?v=KTsUgetnGu8 to youtube.com
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thanks for the video,it was really impressive
I can't wait to get them