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I really want to get a dock station so I can use the Desk Home and maybe watch some movies at work.
Does anyone know where to get one?
samsung accessory page - but they're not available yet
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...one-accessories/index.idx?pagetype=accsubtype
Nah, screw the Home Dock, who needs features like
'charging' and 'audio output' when you can have this little piece of genius:
most useful invention evar
When you're done using it to prop up your phone at work,
you can use it to clean all the **** outta your desk when your boss catches you.
How would you dock a phone that has its power connector on the top... LOL
It slides in sideways. Hence the desk app.
Make a paperclip stand!
I made one of these and it works great for my Vibrant. I have it on my desk at the office and plug the usb into my computer. I've been watching videos during lunch using this thing with no problems.
Can't beat that for $0.01. I did have to make three before I got it just right, so maybe the cost is more like $0.03.
Look at my paperclip stand. Its perfect, I just have to be carefull don't scratch it with the edges.
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I made 3 or 4 of the paper clip ones and just never felt that it was that sturdy. Oh well. Off to the supply room to rumage for supplies.
Minker17 said:
I made 3 or 4 of the paper clip ones and just never felt that it was that sturdy. Oh well. Off to the supply room to rumage for supplies.
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What kind of raucous activities do you parktake in while watching a movie or letting your phone rest on the desktop app...?
-bZj
abcdavidefg said:
Look at my paperclip stand. Its perfect, I just have to be carefull don't scratch it with the edges.
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You could use pencil erasers on the ends to not scratch it
Nice I like the idea
Now the price goes from $0.01 to $0.02
oDeACoNo said:
You could use pencil erasers on the ends to not scratch it
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I was thinking something like bending the tips down or something
I've been wondering about this dock for a while now. Supposedly someone said they saw it in a video on Samsung's website, but I haven't seen anything. I hope it comes out soon, though. I really want one!
abcdavidefg said:
Look at my paperclip stand. Its perfect, I just have to be carefull don't scratch it with the edges.
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could use electrical tape as well, then you could make it in a variety of colors
I like the idea but its not very portable. I was thinking of getting one of those batrest stands.
speoples20 said:
I like the idea but its not very portable. I was thinking of getting one of those batrest stands.
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Link / pics of one?
oDeACoNo said:
Link / pics of one?
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Found this with a google search http://www.seskimo.com/batrest.php
Looks interesting. If you click the amazon link on that page it pulls up some other low cost stands.
I just ordered this last night http://www.amazon.com/elago-Stand-A...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280882983&sr=8-42
For $3.99 plus shipping, I figured why not.
I think this is it?
That's the one.
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.
phlunkie said:
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!
domin8 said:
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.
Shovelhead84 said:
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.
Battlehymn said:
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
www.imgur.com/a/1euUg#0
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www.imgur.com/a/wruWi#0
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I was inspired by a reddit thread, it was very easy to make and I think it's a quick and easy solution.
Nice job! I might have to try this too. Did the reddit thread have any instructions on how to build it?
Excellent idea.
All you need now is some matte black paint spray and you;re all set .
Nice, I like my home made dock also, just used some parts to card readers and epoxy. I just plug my phone in and set it down, it has worked with all my phones.
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I read 'dock' as 'clock' so was a bit confused until I re-read! haha!
Great work man!
Zargon335 said:
Nice job! I might have to try this too. Did the reddit thread have any instructions on how to build it?
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It's not too hard, it's just a bunch of melting plastic and testing to see if it fits. I just melted through the plastic with the soldering iron and then cut the insulation by where it meets wire to the usb dongle so the wire can bend more easily. I would look a lot cleaner if I used a dremel, but it was late at night and I didn't want to be buzzing away with others sleeping in the house.
The soldering iron does have it's advantages, I didn't need to use any glue, I just fused everything together.
collingall said:
Nice, I like my home made dock also, just used some parts to card readers and epoxy. I just plug my phone in and set it down, it has worked with all my phones.
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What's on the NFC tag?
ro_explorer said:
Excellent idea.
All you need now is some matte black paint spray and you;re all set .
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I think I'll leave just as it is, I've already breathed in enough burnt plastic Also I was just working with what I had, too lazy to go out a buy paint. I might add some rubber nubs on the bottom of it though so it doesn't slide.
It launches netflix and sets the media volume to the max, so all I have to do is plug in my headset and start watching some shows over lunch.
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It launches netflix and sets the media volume to the max, so all I have to do is plug in my headset and start watching some shows over lunch.
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cool, did you use NFC tasker?
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I can't post outside links yet, so you'll just have to add in the dot in .com
imgur[dot]com/a/1euUg#0
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imgur[dot]com/a/wruWi#0
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I was inspired by a reddit thread, it was very easy to make and I think it's a quick and easy solution.
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Good job!
Reaffirms my belief that these $30-$50 prices we're seeing for docks is a rip-off.
Neat idea and it looks great! I was trying to find a horizontal dock that uses the micro usb and perhaps I could use the same idea and just move the cable onto the side.
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Neat idea and it looks great! I was trying to find a horizontal dock that uses the micro usb and perhaps I could use the same idea and just move the cable onto the side.
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Yeah, horizontal might be a little bit more tricky, if I was going to make one, I'd try to utilize the 3-pins on the right side of the phone. You would also need a cassette case that is longer than height of the phone or make something that can mimic a cassette case.
good luck!
Edit: I'm an idiot, you can just lay the phone on it's side... it looks fine, also you can keep it in horizontal mode with this thing: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8675&seq=1&format=2, I think I'll just stuff it in bottom case and it can double as a media dock and watch movies on my TV.
TapThat said:
www.imgur.com/a/1euUg#0
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www.imgur.com/a/wruWi#0
With the phone docked
I was inspired by a reddit thread, it was very easy to make and I think it's a quick and easy solution.
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put some LEDs inside, and give it a light
I would have masked glued space
TapThat said:
www.imgur.com/a/1euUg#0
Without the phone
www.imgur.com/a/wruWi#0
With the phone docked
I was inspired by a reddit thread, it was very easy to make and I think it's a quick and easy solution.
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This looks pretty cool! Looks like a I have a quick Sunday project.
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Good afternoon
I live in the UK and I'm wondering if you could recommend a nice case, slim-ish with easy access to the s-pen.
I have a book case type but finding it a bit annoying...
Cheers
C
kist32 said:
look at this, ultrathin, http://dx-box.com/benks-magic-potat...-for-samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-n8000-case.html
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Do you have one? Any feedback would be good..
Feel the mustard-like addictive irritation, wtf :laugh:
kist32 said:
look at this, ultrathin, LINK
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thanks, but not sure about the potato chips...
Has anyone tried this case yet ? It looks excellent, but would like to hear from anyone who has actually used it. The translation on the website is priceless !
Nice casing. I like the gray one especially. Does they ship international?
I am currently on samsung original and its best so far.
anyone bought it yet?
has anyone bougt it from there?? Not sure about the website, couldnt find review for this shop.
that case by original poster is available here to:
http://www.obostore.com/-Discount-galaxy-note-101-cases_c547.html?display=All-1&productsort=4&max_price=39&min_price=12
Anyone got any good reccomendations of cases shipped from the UK? All of them come from china and so on
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Anyone got any good reccomendations of cases shipped from the UK? All of them come from china and so on
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Use a UK website like mobilefun.co.uk and whaever they sell, they ship from UK. Also, learn how to fliter results on fleabay.
I can vouch for these, I have two.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200851086562
Both were delivered next day.
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Szadzik said:
Use a UK website like mobilefun.co.uk and whaever they sell, they ship from UK. Also, learn how to fliter results on fleabay.
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I asked for a recommendation not how to search
bocosrs said:
I can vouch for these, I have two.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200851086562
Both were delivered next day.
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One quick question - the pictures of this with the SGN in semi-horizontal position show the table with the screen upside down. Can you flip the SGN so that the screen is the right way and still be able to get the s-pen out ? Sorry - stupid question, I know, but I think this is exactly the case I'm looking for. I need something that can be (almost) horizontal and still be able to plug the charger in at the bottom.
Thanks !
carlosLondon said:
Good afternoon
I live in the UK and I'm wondering if you could recommend a nice case, slim-ish with easy access to the s-pen.
I have a book case type but finding it a bit annoying...
Cheers
C
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I bought the one under this link, and am very happy with it. I bought it for my N8010 because I had a similar make for my Tab 2 7.0.
The Link is:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/IVSO®-Samsu...BJ32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356806216&sr=8-1
I hope this helps.
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I bought the one under this link, and am very happy with it. I bought it for my N8010 because I had a similar make for my Tab 2 7.0.
The Link is:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/IVSO®-Samsu...BJ32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356806216&sr=8-1
I hope this helps.
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I was looking into getting thisone
wilsojer said:
One quick question - the pictures of this with the SGN in semi-horizontal position show the table with the screen upside down. Can you flip the SGN so that the screen is the right way and still be able to get the s-pen out ? Sorry - stupid question, I know, but I think this is exactly the case I'm looking for. I need something that can be (almost) horizontal and still be able to plug the charger in at the bottom.
Thanks !
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The orientation is with the bottom of the tablet to the hinge of the case. As far as charging. No problem with case open. With case closed Ive taken a scalpel and cut a small slit to allow the power connector access. No biggie.
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stringer987 said:
I asked for a recommendation not how to search
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So we do a search for you and fetch the results to Your Majesty?
bocosrs said:
The orientation is with the bottom of the tablet to the hinge of the case. As far as charging. No problem with case open. With case closed Ive taken a scalpel and cut a small slit to allow the power connector access. No biggie.
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Thanks, bocosrs. Sorry to be a dummy, but does that mean that, if you have it lying semi-flat, the screen and whole tablet is upside down with the power connector at the 'top'? I really like this case, but have my sgn on my desk charging all day and want it lying flatish. It's not much good if that means it has to be upside down.
Good idea about the scalpel, btw.
Thanks again.
wilsojer said:
Thanks, bocosrs. Sorry to be a dummy, but does that mean that, if you have it lying semi-flat, the screen and whole tablet is upside down with the power connector at the 'top'? I really like this case, but have my sgn on my desk charging all day and want it lying flatish. It's not much good if that means it has to be upside down.
Good idea about the scalpel, btw.
Thanks again.
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Only if you have the "smart cover" folded like shown in the picture. Otherwise just open like a book and lie flat. Also dont forget that even if the tablet is upside down the orientation sensor will flip the image.
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Hello everyone. I am still trying to get the hang of doing videos so please be kind. I just did a video of the HTC One car kit. I love the HTC car kits and this one is as nice as the others I've had in the past. Actually, I like all the OEM car kits that are specifically made for a device. Normally this thing costs $60, but I had a 20% off coupon code from Lets Talk so I bought. I have now put it into my car and it is nice. If you like the automatic connection to Car Mode, it will do it immediately when the phone is slid in. There is a setting though that stops the Car Mode from launching. The one thing I noticed, after I did the video, the Car Mode isn't launched from sliding the phone into the holder, it actually initiates when the phone is connected to the connection pins.
Anyway, if you'd like to view the video, just click here
I hope you like it.
It would be nice if they designed it to work with cases... That's about the only drawback.
tkoreaper said:
It would be nice if they designed it to work with cases... That's about the only drawback.
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I agree. It can be a pain when it comes to removing it from a case. I love how compact it is.
I bought this recently and got it just 2 days ago
http://www.kenu.com/products/airframe
its awesome, sleek and generic and fits almost any phone even with the case and its very low profile.
check it out
That Airframe looks pretty cool. Is it easy to take off and put in different cars?
anilkuj said:
I bought this recently and got it just 2 days ago
its awesome, sleek and generic and fits almost any phone even with the case and its very low profile.
check it out
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How well does it work with the One? What kind of case do you have on your phone?
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How well does it work with the One? What kind of case do you have on your phone?
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it works great with the One, i have a regular gel case. since it expands technically even an otterboxcase might fit into that .
anilkuj said:
it works great with the One, i have a regular gel case. since it expands technically even an otterboxcase might fit into that .
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You should take some pics of it with your phone in it. I'd like to see how it looks.
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droidiac13 said:
You should take some pics of it with your phone in it. I'd like to see how it looks.
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i will try and get some pics , in the meanwhile the video on their webpage also gives you a good idea
anilkuj said:
i will try and get some pics , in the meanwhile the video on their webpage also gives you a good idea
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Thanks.