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Anyone ordered this dock?

Looks pretty good and has room to charge another battery while your phone is docked and charging.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Battery-Dock-Charger-Cradle-HTC-Thunderbolt-4G-/300540578121?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45f99d4949#ht_2490wt_952

Hm.. nice find. That is tempting. I wish it was a bit cheaper.
I'll probably pick one up anyways to use at work. Looks like it won't fit a tbolt with a case.

eleazar123 said:
Hm.. nice find. That is tempting. I wish it was a bit cheaper.
I'll probably pick one up anyways to use at work. Looks like it won't fit a tbolt with a case.
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Yeah looks like the TB will have to be naked to fit in this dock. Please post your review as soon as you get it.

If you wait a bit, I'm certain you'll be able to find it cheaper on ebay. You should start seeing other chineese companies selling them for much less, but shipped from China (slower to get here though).
I have the Incredible dock that is similar, and hacked it up to hold the phone with a case on it (doesn't look pretty, but it DOES work).

yep i bought one from amazon...listed that its for the merge but it fits....its tight but it fits...also it has to be naked..which sucks, but the for the price its a good deal
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JX1FOY

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yep i bought one from amazon...listed that its for the merge but it fits....its tight but it fits...also it has to be naked..which sucks, but the for the price its a good deal
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JX1FOY
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When you plug the TB in, does sense rotate to landscape like the car dock?
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When you plug the TB in, does sense rotate to landscape like the car dock?
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Virus rom does rotates without the dock.

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When you plug the TB in, does sense rotate to landscape like the car dock?
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no it doesnt .....and scratch this off your list....it stopped working this morning....the usb charger part for the phone died....returning to amazon now!

was it the adapter that died or the connected cord or plug set in the dock? would love to buy this, especially for the price.

jacobk said:
was it the adapter that died or the connected cord or plug set in the dock? would love to buy this, especially for the price.
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not sure....it just stopped charging the phone...would charge the spare battery fine though

Thanks for the Amazon link, been looking for a dock with spare battery charger for cheap.

i was going to buy this but not now since it stopped working for you

92slammer said:
not sure....it just stopped charging the phone...would charge the spare battery fine though
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I had that problem on my charger for the DInc, and it ended up the actual USB plug housing had split apart, and the plug was sliding back into the housing. I ended up fixing it (mine came from china, so no recourse there), and it still works fine. Just curious if that was the problem with your unit or not.
Also looks like you can get it cheaper on ebay now. As with anything from China, you take a gamble on quality... I might pick one up and see if it works with my pop case, although the USB header might be a tad too short to reach and some plastic will definitely have to be shaved off to get it to fit the back.

Anyone find a charger without the big extra battery back?

heffe2001 said:
Also looks like you can get it cheaper on ebay now.
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I just ordered it...I will give an update when I receive it.

loztboy said:
Yeah looks like the TB will have to be naked to fit in this dock. Please post your review as soon as you get it.
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Yes, it has to be naked in order to fit into the dock.
I have 23 of these in stock... tested one and it works great.
Any questions let me know.

I ordered one too - figured not too big of a risk for that $$ and my TB will be staying naked anyway. $25 shipped on Ebay vs $60(!) for the official one.
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Funny, as soon as I posted this, the dock arrived - FAST shipping! The dock is not bad, works fine. The only complaint I have is that the phone is held almost completely vertical, no angle at all really. So that makes it a little awkward for watching video but not too bad. Charges fine, USB works fine, insertion and removal is easy. As stated before, you cannot use a case with this dock, it is a snug fit. Slot on the back for charging a second battery.
Time will tell with the durability, but it serves my needs well - easy place to plug in and charge at my office desk. Recommended especially considering the price. If the HTC dock has HDMI (I doubt it) then maybe it will be worth $60. In the meantime this is shipping and shipping fast!

I'd buy one of these if the extended battery would fit on the dock :/

boingboingbilly said:
The only complaint I have is that the phone is held almost completely vertical, no angle at all really. So that makes it a little awkward for watching video but not too bad.
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I ordered one as well, and your complaint is the same as mine...
The phone is almost vertical when docked.
I will not be using it.
In fact if anyone wants it, I'd sell it for 20 bucks shipped (US only).

FWIW Newegg has them for $28, but they are out of stock right now....
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Wireless Qi car charger mod

Weekend project. Rip apart my WCP-700 Qi charger, remove the guts, and then integrate it all into the ash tray of my car. Here's how it turned out.
All mocked up, held things in with hot glue. Not worried about how it looks since I'm going to be covering it once the electronics work.
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This is the 12v to 19v converter I used. Ordered a cheap cigarette lighter adapter from amazon to do the conversion. The WCP-700 needs a 19v (?) 500ma power source. The one I found output 19v, 1.5A.
Almost finished product, it all works with the exception of the cover.
Video of the final product! Wanted to keep the ash tray door and the 12v power source, I think I did pretty well.

That's awesome.. Great thing to have
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May I ask where you'd purchase a qi wireless charger? I don't see it on Amazon and ebay says it's not listed anymore
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Thats pretty sweet
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teambestyrandy said:
May I ask where you'd purchase a qi wireless charger? I don't see it on Amazon and ebay says it's not listed anymore
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Bought it off of amazon a few weeks ago, looks like they ran out I was looking to buy another once since I ripped this one to shreds. :\

Hah, looks like you won the race
Questions:
Did you use the Amazon charger that I put in the other thread, or did you find a better option?
You mentioned an issue with the N4. Was this position based, or do you think it's a power/signal issue?
Thanks!
Ben

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Hah, looks like you won the race
Questions:
Did you use the Amazon charger that I put in the other thread, or did you find a better option?
You mentioned an issue with the N4. Was this position based, or do you think it's a power/signal issue?
Thanks!
Ben
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1. I used the LG WCP-700
2. I think it's a little bit of both. The way the transmit coil sits in the ash tray, it ends up being a little crooked. I think the glass back on the N4 is just think enough to prevent it from working correctly. The coil I bought for my S3 is a tiny bit offset as it is, plus it only has a super thin plastic back to go through.

se1000 said:
1. I used the LG WCP-700
2. I think it's a little bit of both. The way the transmit coil sits in the ash tray, it ends up being a little crooked. I think the glass back on the N4 is just think enough to prevent it from working correctly. The coil I bought for my S3 is a tiny bit offset as it is, plus it only has a super thin plastic back to go through.
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Thanks, sorry, I should be more specific on query #1. I was asking about which 12V DC adapter you purchased on Amazon, not about the LG pad itself.
Thanks,
Ben

Can anyone give me a short physics lesson as to how wireless charging works? (Not kidding btw) I'm fascinated by this sort of stuff
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elesbb said:
Can anyone give me a short physics lesson as to how wireless charging works? (Not kidding btw) I'm fascinated by this sort of stuff
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https://sites.google.com/site/ddmcintosh2projects/inductive-charger
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Fmstrat said:
Thanks, sorry, I should be more specific on query #1. I was asking about which 12V DC adapter you purchased on Amazon, not about the LG pad itself.
Thanks,
Ben
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Used this one off of Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J0Y87S/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
Note, the plug is too large. I soldered all the connections so I wasn't interested in matching up the plugs anyway. The stock plug on the LG looks to be about 3mm OD, center positive.

Looks good, I'm not sure about having to press the phone down in there like that, I think that would scratch the sides at some point?
Other than that, pretty awesome. I liked my wireless charging mod, but I finally stopped using it because I wanted a protective case.
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Here is my simple question.
Did you try running the Qi charger with a 12v input before doing your stepup to 19v?
I have read at least two people who claim that even though the input is rated at 19v it will work with 12v.
It makes sense to me that 12v would work since the output is only 5v anyhow.
I know your setup is all need already but can you or anyone else confirm if that is true or not?
Really quite interested in a mod like this but I don't really like the idea of stepping 12v up to 19v back down to 5v if I don't have to.
And I would also rather not spend the extra $12 if I don't have to.
Thanks!

Nice work! What kind of car is this btw? I like the layout of the center console.

crazexr7 said:
Nice work! What kind of car is this btw? I like the layout of the center console.
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Looks like a BMW E90/92/93 M3/M5 w/ DCT

Review - Dock and Power Battery

So i bought these 2 bad boys during the discount Motorola had on their store and thought it would be nice to share with you guys my thought of them.
Have used them for almost 4 days now and here are my comments:
The Dock
It's the first dock i ever get for a device so it's been a nice experience overall and i do enjoy having my phone there standing up waiting for me to ask something away. The design is pretty cool and to be honest the color set on my Moto X Dev Edition rides just nicely with the color scheme of it so no complains there.
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It is a bit pricey for what you get, which basically is the dock, a wall plug and an usb cable (usb to microusb), have to add that the cable and wall plug was kinda crappy, it made this little noise which for what i know of electronics is a capacitor not working properly so i just replaced that with the OEM cable and plug.
The usb mount part gives you movemente freedom up untill 75 degrees aprox, so that's nice.
Now as for the features or the use of it, i move it from my PC to my night stand table and finally i see a use for the daydream function which kinda sucked for me since they released it. Of course i am pretty much lost on which application can benefit of this feature but as for now having the clock itself helps me out alot when i wake up at night to take a piss - you know.
To wrap it up, i like the dock but i still consider it pricey for a regular user so unless you have the money for it - find an alternate solution.
The Battery
You guys know how the Moto X gets a kick ass battery life, well i use my phone like alot, seriously i kill the battery in 6 hours cause i steam music on LTE, keep FB nonstop plus i have my wireless headset running 24/7. With Kit Kat i do have a bigger drain but meh i really don't care much about it since i can always charge it or use the battery.
It takes around 4 hours to charge completely and it has the ability to charge 2 devices at the same time or at least i believe it does since it has 2 output connections.
It also has an additional Micro USB port which is attached to the powerpack itself so if you don't carry cables with you, it is just the perfect companion. And for the 3000 mah capacity i seriously think this one is a no brainer. Again it is an expensive tool but i honestly believe it could save you when you are out of the city, on a trip or simply out of juice.
So far i have charged it twice and used it to charge my phone once, it still had around 50% capacity which is indicated with little LED dots in the front of it, just above the Motorola Logo. One minor detail, the plastic does tend to catch a lot of scratches, you can see them on the final pic.
In conclusion i would suggest you to grab the powerpack if you travel alot or if you just simply use the phone as much as i do.
Again, there are much more cheaper solutions but to be honest i don't trust chinese batteries, had a bad experience with one of them. Kinda blowed up on me so, noty.
Please feel free to ask anything about the dock or battery i will try to answer and provide feedback as needed.
sorry for the language, english ain't my first.
thanks

Ive been trying to pick up a dock, they have been out of stock all week. Sucks
Nice review

Envy. In my country Motorola doesn't sell accessories and it's impossible to find them.
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I'm liking the dock, but i don't find a need for a power battery
Off-Topic: Hey what case is that?

It's a cheap bumper case I got off Amazon, let me know if you want the link.
Agree with you on the battery but i had a $50 coupon i had to use on their store so that plus the discount made me buy those.
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RorixRebel said:
It's a cheap bumper case I got off Amazon, let me know if you want the link.
Agree with you on the battery but i had a $50 coupon i had to use on their store so that plus the discount made me buy those.
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Yeah if you don't mind that'd be awesome
And I gotcha. I probably would've done the same
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I have a Pebble watch added as a trusted device. Unfortunately, the phone relocks when docked. Major buzzkill of an amazing feature.
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jmill75 said:
Ive been trying to pick up a dock, they have been out of stock all week. Sucks
Nice review
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I'm looking to sell my dock.
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I'm looking to sell my dock.
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The Moto X one? Why/How much?

Are you saying the only reason you got the battery pack was because of the coupon you had? Just curious because I was thinking about getting one of those Anker ones. They seem to do more for the price.
But don't blame you if you basically got that battery pack for free.

On the dock, how much friction is required for insertion / removal of the phone on the USB connector?

$15 Qi Wireless Power Charger Pad Review

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I bought this charging pad on a whim having no idea what to expect. I am using it with a LG Nexus 5 with a Spigen Neo Hybrid case on it.
The unit has a very plain flat pad design with 2 LED lights on it. A red light and a green light. A red light is on when the unit is not charging or your phone is not connected/placed right. The light switches to the green light when everything is connected and charging.
The unit comes with a white usb cable to charge with. You need to use your phones outlet adapter.
I have used mine for several days and it has worked great so far. In fact I placed an order for a second to use at home today. I may even rig one up for a car mount soon as well.
It may be white (not my first choice) but for $15.39 with free shipping it cannot be beat. Great unit for a great price.
Find more info here:More info on the charger and where to get it

I bought amazon.com/gp/product/B00F5STIUK/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this one and it was about 18$ when I ordered it. I believe it is the same thing but they are great. I got one and it charges to 100% and stays at 100% in the morning when I charge it at night time. This thing charges pretty quick too. Phone never gets hot when it is charging and I'm using a Spigen Neo Hybrid case as well
Had it for a month without any issues and it's cheap lol

Ditto same here. Goes to 100 and keeps it there. Awesome charger. I ordered my second one yesterday.
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Ditto same here. Goes to 100 and keeps it there. Awesome charger. I ordered my second one yesterday.
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I got one of these on eBay for 10 dollars. It looks like a premium quality product. Even the box that it came in was super nice. I love this charger especially for the price.
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Got the black one, unfortunately i spent around 30$ for it. I also ordered some magnets which i intend to put inside it to transform the charger in a nice desktop stand.
What i don't like about it, it's glossy, fingerprints and smudges are extremely visible on the black version. The plastic around the LED could've been more opaque. Functionality wise, it's a good cheap qi charger!

Ordered 2 Thank you for the heads up.......:good:

I've got the black version of this charger. It works well with my N5 in a Spigen Slim Armor case and seems to output 700mA at its peak. Been afraid that a cheap QI charger might not have a very good regulator and would overheat the QI and battery circuitry but so far that has not been the case. I've used the charger for about 2 weeks now and according to Battery Monitor Widget the phone has never exceeded 38 degrees centigrade.
Definitely recommend it considering the ridiculously low price and satisfactory performance. Paid $15.35 for mine on ebay from siqi_etech on November 2nd.

Nice deal!
Thanks for sharing this! I just ordered one for my Nexus 5 fast shipping too!

Wonder if I can use this with a Ballistic SG MAXX on?

I love these. I have a couple around my house now. I also cut one up to add wireless charging to my 350z:
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Oh and FYI amazon stocks them now (as in fulfilled by Amazon, not 3rd party). My first 2 were from a 3rd party on amazon so it got shipped from china. Now you can get them w/ free shipping direct from amazon.

Enerplex Jumpr Mini - credit card sized external battery

When I had my Galaxy S4 Active with removable battery, I always carry a spare battery in my wallet. It's small enough and I don't want to carry my brick-sized Anker 10,000mAh battery. With the Nexus 5, I've been looking for a small, credit-card sized external battery that fit my wallet.
I found the Enerplex Jumpr Mini - it's exactly the size of a credit card and have a built-in USB micro cable AND full size USB port. It's only about 3 credit cards thick.
Capacity is only 1350 mAh, but that's good enough for me since I will always have this with me (I leave my Anker at home most of the time). Output is 850mA but charges my Nexus 5 just fine. From 52% to 91% in 56 minutes.
This may not be for everyone, but if you have the same needs as mine (external battery that is portable enough to put into wallet), this is a good find. I got mine from Fry's Electronics but you can also get it from Amazon here.
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lanwarrior said:
When I had my Galaxy S4 Active with removable battery, I always carry a spare battery in my wallet. It's small enough and I don't want to carry my brick-sized Anker 10,000mAh battery. With the Nexus 5, I've been looking for a small, credit-card sized external battery that fit my wallet.
I found the Enerplex Jumpr Mini - it's exactly the size of a credit card and have a built-in USB micro cable AND full size USB port. It's only about 3 credit cards thick.
Capacity is only 1350 mAh, but that's good enough for me since I will always have this with me (I leave my Anker at home most of the time). Output is 850mA but charges my Nexus 5 just fine. From 52% to 91% in 56 minutes.
This may not be for everyone, but if you have the same needs as mine (external battery that is portable enough to put into wallet), this is a good find. I got mine from Fry's Electronics but you can also get it from Amazon here.
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DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOEEEEE MYYY GOOD thank you been looking for something like this for ages. Saw one on kickstarter only found to be closed campaign

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DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOEEEEE MYYY GOOD thank you been looking for something like this for ages. Saw one on kickstarter only found to be closed campaign
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You're welcome!
That one in KickStarter is only 600mAh I think, so I am glad I have this.

Very interested. How much was it at Fry's?
Never mind. I found it. 24.99. Found it for same price in Amazon with free shipping too. The above link charged shipping. Ordered!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G6QFJ3K/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&m=AJG14BUL885W9

I got it. But I can't fit it in my wallet with my other stuff. I would have to remove a lot of cards. But I don't have a traditional wallet, so maybe it works better for others.

Nice find. I think it's a bit pricey though considering I got my anker 6,000 mah for 30. I think 15-20 would be a more fair price. It does seem really convenient. I carry around my anker in my bag, but I don't always have that with me.

I actually looked around and found this on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GU589GG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The dimensions are actually a bit smaller than the jumper mini and the battery is apparently 2,000 mAh. Only downside is that it doesn't have a built in microusb cable but it does come with two of them. It's a lot cheaper too. I ordered one today so if anyone is interested I can post pics/review it.

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I actually looked around and found this on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GU589GG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The dimensions are actually a bit smaller than the jumper mini and the battery is apparently 2,000 mAh. Only downside is that it doesn't have a built in microusb cable but it does come with two of them. It's a lot cheaper too. I ordered one today so if anyone is interested I can post pics/review it.
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Oohh... that looks really nice! Please do provide reviews and pics once you have it. I am interested in the size (same as credit card?) And output capacity.
With the Jumper Mini, I can use the phone and charges at the same time.

lanwarrior said:
Oohh... that looks really nice! Please do provide reviews and pics once you have it. I am interested in the size (same as credit card?) And output capacity.
With the Jumper Mini, I can use the phone and charges at the same time.
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Sure, will do. It's actually slightly longer than a credit card, so hopefully it has no trouble fitting in my wallet. But yeah I should get it on Thursday so I will try and write something up by the weekend.

Can I get this in Germany somehow? Was lookin' for something like this!

Just bought this a few days ago from frys for 9.99! well worth it for a small carry battery to give my phone a boost when I need it. Great find!