I have been trying to make my own wireless dock for my Nexus 7 and LG G2, so I could just put the device in a mount and have it connect to the Bluetooth and charge without me having to plug anything in. I took a Ebay wireless desk charger and rigged it to work with one of my dash mounts but it looked awful and only charged when I got it perfect in the mount.
Then I was looking at other mounts on youtube and came across a Kickstarter company called AirDock. I ordered from the Kickstarter site and finally got the unit a few weeks ago and thought I would give a review. Be easy, this is my first review of anything.
The device has a sticky pad and 4 magnets that hold the tablet. It worked well for the Nexus 7 without a case but not with the case. But the mount came with a sticker that has 4 additional magnets in it that I attached to the back of the case and it holds it well. I have it in a Jeep Wrangler with 37" tires and has not fallen off yet.
You can buy it with a short suction cup base, a long one, or a CD mount. I am using the long one in the Jeep and it works good, has not come off yet. I bought the CD mount one for my car and it is sturdy and seems well made. It also comes in white or black.
It came with a dual output USB charger that says 1Amp and 2.1Amp but with the wireless charging I do not get anywhere near that. My Battery Widget says it is charging at 500ma ( 1/2 amp) which is enough to use the GPS, Pandora and have the screen never turn off and BARELY charge the battery. I use Tasker to automatically open Pandora when it senses wireless charging.
I will post some pictures this afternoon.
There website is http://www.theairdock.com/ I paid $45 for it on the prelaunch but it looks like they are $68 now. Pricey to me but well worth it because I have double that and 20+ hours into trying to make my own.
Please post any questions you have I will try to answer. I have emailed there support people with an issue with my LG G2 and they answered same day.
Please post some pics of your setup when you get the chance. I'm looking for something like this and it sounds like it might work well.
Oh man! Yes... Let's get some pictures on here!
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What type of case do you have? I have a poetic slimline and I'm thinking about purchasing this but its way overpriced. Post some pictures please
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What type of case do you have? I have a poetic slimline and I'm thinking about purchasing this but its way overpriced. Post some pictures please
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Let me tell you, while I do have have the AirDock, if I ever do another car install, I will be using it. I bought and hacked up a Qi wireless charger to use and earth magnets to hold the tablet. While it does work, I've got $20ish in magnets and another 10 in a wireless charger and then the time taking the charger apart, finding placement, trying to work the magnets around the charger, make sure it all works, ect. A lot of time whereas with the AirDock, from what I see, will pretty much self align, hold the tablet in place and charge. The time saving to me alone would be worth it
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Pics please.
I am a lurker on this site. I can offer very little knowledge to rooting phones etc. but I thought I would share my experience with the AirDock. I own a Samsung Galaxy S5, the CHOETECH Qi Wireless Charger Kit from Amazon, and a Spigen Slim Armour Case. Everything works fine. S5 charges thru the case with out issue.
When I get the AirDock I quickly realized that A) the AirDock will not charge the phone and B) the AirDock will not hold the phone. I added the magnets to the inside of the Spigen case and that did not help much if at all. I contacted AirDock and was told I needed to put the magnet stickers on the outside of my case. I certainly do not want to do this and I can’t as the sticker will no longer lay flat. The sticker is not designed to be installed more than once.
On their web site is says the best option for the S5 is to use the Samsung replacement back. I ordered the Samsung replacement back from Amazon and even paid overnight shipping as I was excited about using this. This AirDock now charges and it does hold the phone, but nothing like the videos show it. It is not a strong connection at all. I tried it out in my car and it fell off twice while I was driving during lunch. Obviously this is not going to work for me.
I contacted the company and asked for a refund. I was basically told if I didn’t want to put the magnet on the outside of my phone, there is nothing they can do to resolve this and will not refund my purchase. So I had to open a Paypal dispute.
I am disappoint mostly in the fact that the item didn’t work and that the merchant had no desire in helping me. Maybe I have a defective unit - who knows. I would have liked to try another unit, but I don’t think that is possible now.
If you do not have a super smooth phone back or want to add a magnet sticker to your phone, I would suggest you look elsewhere.
Hmm..... I definitely do not want to add magnets to the phones case. That would look horrible. My case is big enough as it is. I have a Zero Lemon 10K I don't even use because it makes the device so big. Sure I can go 3-4 days but at the cost of having 5lbs in my pocket which isn't cool so even with my current case, I don't want to make it more bulky. Thanks for the feedback.
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Hmm..... I definitely do not want to add magnets to the phones case. That would look horrible. My case is big enough as it is. I have a Zero Lemon 10K I don't even use because it makes the device so big. Sure I can go 3-4 days but at the cost of having 5lbs in my pocket which isn't cool so even with my current case, I don't want to make it more bulky. Thanks for the feedback.
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No problem. Glad I could help someone not go through what I am going thru trying to get a refund.
I love my Airdock. This is a picture of what a Nexus looks like in my car. I don't run it like this though, normally a Note 3 goes where the Nexus is.
Few things to note. If it's bright outside, Waze will slowly drain the battery, but at night, it'll slowly charge it up. If you don't run Waze, it charges my Note 3 at around 650mAh.
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I love my Airdock. This is a picture of what a Nexus looks like in my car. I don't run it like this though, normally a Note 3 goes where the Nexus is.
Few things to note. If it's bright outside, Waze will slowly drain the battery, but at night, it'll slowly charge it up. If you don't run Waze, it charges my Note 3 at around 650mAh.
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Doesn't the Note have a super smooth back? The S5 doesn't. And since I added the 'official' back cover as suggested, I can not longer find a case to fit the S5. I really wanted to like this, but I can't afford to have my phone falling down while I am driving.
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Doesn't the Note have a super smooth back? The S5 doesn't. And since I added the 'official' back cover as suggested, I can not longer find a case to fit the S5. I really wanted to like this, but I can't afford to have my phone falling down while I am driving.
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Can't help you with the s5, since I don't have one. The note3's leathery fake plastic backing works really well though. Really really solid.
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UPDATE: the company has said I can return the unit for a refund. Hopefully everything goes smooth.
The magnet is just a sticker. I actually have one on the back of my Nexus 7 and also on the back of a case I sometimes use with it (the sticker on the back does not interfere with fitting into anything). The N7 sticks without it, but I have a Jeep with shocks that need to be replaced and when I drive over railroad tracks fast, sometimes the Nexus 7 can fall so I didn't trust it enough. But no problem no matter how rough i drive since the sticker is added. The sticker is necessary on the back of the case, otherwise it won't stick at all. It still charges through the case, but it's very particular about positioning it just right and in my experience it drains faster than it can charge when using navigation, and would not last on a 5 hour trip. But despite that, this has been by far my favorite dock for any device so far.
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On the back of my cover in the truck dash I made I have N52 20mm or 25mm magnets I'm using. NO problem holding it at all.
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UPDATE: the company has said I can return the unit for a refund. Hopefully everything goes smooth.
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UPDATE: well... I sent the AirDock back to the company and they have stopped responding to emails. I had to file a PayPal dispute.
Old thread but the sticker does not have magnets in it, just metal to help it cling to the magnets in the dock. I had to use it on my G2 because my Incipio Featherlite won't stick. I may try some thin metal discs between the plastic back and rubber of the case instead.
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I also have an s5. I have the genuine iq upgrade with back panel but haven't used it yet. I am looking for an airdock or similar solution. I could live with the sticker but just wondered if there are any other chargers out there like this or is the airdock the best option? Will it alway charge slowly? Ie 500mah. Also any links of where to buy as mobile fun is out of stock. Thanks guys
Airdock is already working on the next version, it may be better but won't be ready till April or later.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-air-dock-2-0
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Terrible product
Buyer beware. Their customer service is horrible. They specifically emailed me to tell me it would work with the droid turbo and it does not. The phone sticks to the pad fine but does not charge. I repeat: Does not charge. I sent them 2 nice emails asking for support and they have completely ignored me.
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I mentioned about this exogear knock off from ebay before, but after playing more with it - found a few other uses for it!!!
You can get it for $2.85 shipped from HK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/170901902477?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649), but don't make the price fool you because it's of a very decent quality. And if down the road it breaks, for a few bucks it's an easy replacement. While I was impressed with its clip functionality to hold Note 2 with a case, I noticed on a side of the clip base a screw which allows you to take off the whole car mounting portion of it. The clip by itself, with a rubber tip lining, works as a sturdy stand AND as a hand grip which could be enhanced even further by attaching a ring to a mounting hole after removing the base.
What's great about it, you don't need to glue/stick anything to your phone, you don't have to worry about it sliding of the mount, you can use it to hold a phone while in bed watching a movie, or as a stand on a table, or use it as a mount in the car with included suction cup base or any other standard bases since it uses universal ball joint. It fits any case from slim to Defender, and easily removable.
So, as a car mount it looks like this:
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While when you remove car mounting part it looks like:
And with it's additional functionality:
Dude that is freaking cool. I just ordered one, thanks for the tip. My uag is on order too.
Here's one on Amazon.com :
Check this out on AMZN:
Fonus Universal Adjustable Window Car Mount Windshield Phone Holder Rotating Dock Cradle for T-Mobile / US Cellular / AT&T / Verizon Wireless Samsung GALAXY Note 2
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009WBBCOQ/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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darn, they don't sell them on eBay anymore.
Sure they do
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=390566086290&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=19224809405
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darn, they don't sell them on eBay anymore.
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Try this.
TabGuy said:
Try this.
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Says for iphone 4 will it fit the huge note2?
Edit: I went ahead and bought 1. It is $3... not gonna waste time thinking about it. LoL. It'll be here in 3-4 weeks as usual. Hope it works and won't fall off and break my phone. Haha
Will it fit the ZL?
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Will it fit the ZL?
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Absolutely, had it in pictures here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40740915&postcount=2 - ZL with this grip/stand. I also use it in bed when watching movies/tv on the phone.
Regarding it's description, they use "iphone" as a keyword to get search hits lol!!! This clip fits everything up to and including Note 2.
Awesome gonna pick one up as it's so cheap.
Love my iOttie car mount, but don't fit many of my cases unfortunately.
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Just as a warning guys. I ordered this mount last July and its a great looking piece of kit, and its form and function are great; but unfortunately its not all that durable or steady.
First, it wiggles. The arm there is a little thin and when you hit bumps and what not the phone wiggles. It can be slightly distracting when your following GPS to have the screen shake like that. I can understand how that may seem like nit picking but the real problem I had was it's durability.
The first thing that happened to mine was that the ball that the mount rotates on wore smooth and would not hold the phone's position no matter how tightly I screwed on the ring. So to remedy that I took it apart and roughed up the ball's surface with some sand paper. Problem fixed, no more slipping.
And that worked for awhile. And then finally one day I was adjusting it, and I hadn't loosened the ring enough and I snapped the arm right off.
Admittedly it was a bit of user error but the arm really did twist off quite easily. I didn't really put all that much muscle into it, it just seemed to be fatigued with use.
So yea, looks great, works great....just handle with care, its a little delicate.
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Thank you to the OP! I didn't even realize I could use the clip as a desk prop. So not all is lost, no more car mount...but I still have a desk prop, kick stand thing!
Yes, vibrations are expected for this type of a design. I just had 4hr round trip with this holder in Highlander and w/ZL battery and tpu, and it worked really good. As far as built quality, it's $2+ gadget You can get a real Exogear Exomount 2 for $30 (which is a base for this knockoff). But overall it's a very useful toy on my list. I use it all the time when I watch movies on my N2 in bed. Saved me dozen of times from getting a black eye lol!
Hummm... no shipping details from seller yet. Wondering whats happening.
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Yes, vibrations are expected for this type of a design. I just had 4hr round trip with this holder in Highlander and w/ZL battery and tpu, and it worked really good. As far as built quality, it's $2+ gadget You can get a real Exogear Exomount 2 for $30 (which is a base for this knockoff). But overall it's a very useful toy on my list. I use it all the time when I watch movies on my N2 in bed. Saved me dozen of times from getting a black eye lol!
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For sure! Just to note my mount was the Exogear branded version of this, ie. the Exomount Gen 1. So I paid about 20 bucks.
That being said if you can get these for like 4 bucks shipped, yea no question...great value for the money.
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Just as a warning guys. I ordered this mount last July and its a great looking piece of kit, and its form and function are great; but unfortunately its not all that durable or steady.
First, it wiggles. The arm there is a little thin and when you hit bumps and what not the phone wiggles. It can be slightly distracting when your following GPS to have the screen shake like that. I can understand how that may seem like nit picking but the real problem I had was it's durability.
The first thing that happened to mine was that the ball that the mount rotates on wore smooth and would not hold the phone's position no matter how tightly I screwed on the ring. So to remedy that I took it apart and roughed up the ball's surface with some sand paper. Problem fixed, no more slipping.
And that worked for awhile. And then finally one day I was adjusting it, and I hadn't loosened the ring enough and I snapped the arm right off.
Admittedly it was a bit of user error but the arm really did twist off quite easily. I didn't really put all that much muscle into it, it just seemed to be fatigued with use.
So yea, looks great, works great....just handle with care, its a little delicate.
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Thank you to the OP! I didn't even realize I could use the clip as a desk prop. So not all is lost, no more car mount...but I still have a desk prop, kick stand thing!
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I purchased this type of mount from a different seller a few months ago and had the same experience. My note now rests on my dash(mounted low on the windshield) because the ball joint is worn out. I will try your sandpaper trick and see if that fixes the problem. Thanks for the advice
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I purchased this type of mount from a different seller a few months ago and had the same experience. My note now rests on my dash(mounted low on the windshield) because the ball joint is worn out. I will try your sandpaper trick and see if that fixes the problem. Thanks for the advice
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Just make sure its low grit..ya know you wanna actually scratch it up not smooth it out.
just got this. seems ok, but havent put it in the car yet. disappointed cuz i thought it came with one of those dash mounting discs. does anyone know where i can get one for cheap besides ebay? like does walmart or target sell them?
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just got this. seems ok, but havent put it in the car yet. disappointed cuz i thought it came with one of those dash mounting discs. does anyone know where i can get one for cheap besides ebay? like does walmart or target sell them?
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ebay has it for a buck or less. I'm sure you can get it at walmart/target/bestbuy since these are typical Garmin style dash sticky disks.
Btw, I have been using this in a car on a windshield and its solid!!! I'm talking about $2.85 ebay version Been using my wife's Highlander for a few long trips, so don't want anything permanent mounted in there. This one goes on the glass and holds my Note 2 with Zerolemon 9k3 battery without a problem, and extra weight is not an issue either. Yes, you get vibration and some shaking - that's expected, but its a solid phone mount on a windshield. The one I have at home, just a clip - it's my go to piece when I'm watching tv/movies in bed. Had it for a very long time - no complaints. As a matter of fact, I find this cheap knock off spring to be stronger than original Exogear one.
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Dude that is freaking cool. I just ordered one, thanks for the tip. My uag is on order too.
Here's one on Amazon.com :
Check this out on AMZN:
Fonus Universal Adjustable Window Car Mount Windshield Phone Holder Rotating Dock Cradle for T-Mobile / US Cellular / AT&T / Verizon Wireless Samsung GALAXY Note 2
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009WBBCOQ/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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this product is okay...the neck snapped off and broke after 2 months of use.
Edit: Instructions and pictures are in the second post. If you like my post, be sure to give thanks.
Edit: Before you get scared off, anyone can do this mod.
What's up, everyone? I hope you are enjoying your phone as much as I am. I refuse to pay $50 for the Google/LG charger, but I really want to have wireless charging. Wireless chargers can be had for much cheaper, but they don't have magnets. I believe I've come up with a cheap way to make a magnetic wireless charger.
I bought this cheap charger from eBay for $15:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350864130374?var=620157913035&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I bought (100) 1/2 x 1/16 inch magnets for $20:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CS5OV0U/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Note: You don't have to get 100 of them. (Obviously, LOL) You can get 10 of them for like $4. I'm splitting the 100 pack with my friend, so in the end I'm paying $10 for 50 magnets.
I was able to fit my fingernail (I am a guy and have short nails) underneath the top of the charger and get it to snap off. There are no wires connected to the top, and there seems to be plenty of clearance. I think I can easily glue four magnets in the appropriate positions.
I already have two of the chargers, and my magnets will arrive via Amazon Prime on Saturday. I will post pictures if I am/am not able to get them to fit. When it is all said and done, I will have paid $40 for two magnetic wireless chargers, with 42 magnets to spare!
I don't want to write out an entire review of the charger, but I have been using one at home and one at work for a few days already. Both of mine are black, so I cannot say anything about the white model. The black has a semi-rubberized feel to the plastic, which seems to help prevent the phone from slipping. Once I install the magnets, there should be no slipping, though. I have charged my phone using two different Spigen cases and had no issues. I have seen a few people online complain that their charger didn't work right or that you have to put your phone in the exact position for it to work; this is not my experience at all. As long as you are centered, you are fine. It isn't difficult to center the phone, because it is almost the same size as the charger. Again, none of this will matter once the magnets are in place underneath the top.
Saturday cannot come soon enough!
If someone has already posted this, please do not flame me. I will admit in advance that I was too lazy to look.
Completely unrelated bragging: My Spigen glas.t didn't have any issues, and it looks perfect.
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Here are the pics, a day earlier than originally expected:
What you need:
Cheap eBay wireless charger (link above)
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1. I placed the phone in the correct position to charge. I then traced a soft line around the top and bottom edges of the phone. The pen came off afterwards, but I'd suggest using a pencil.
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2. I popped the top of the charger off. Using my tracing from earlier, I was able line-up the phone in the appropriate position and flip over the top with the phone sitting underneath. I placed the magnets on the underside of the case, and they naturally lined up with the magnets in the phone. Then I traced around the magnets. After tracing, I flipped each one over and applied super glue. I flipped them back and held each for a minute or so. Flipping them the right way is important, because you don't want to screw up the polarity. After the glue dried, I applied a second magnet to each one. You do not need to glue the second magnet. Trust me. The green paint was used to see if the magnets were touching the coil, and if I would need to apply tape.
3. I taped the areas that the magnets touched. Yes, that is duct tape. Whatever.
4. I tested the strength.
5. I put it back together.
I forgot to take a picture of it charging. It charges, even with a case.
That's it.
Note: I thought it would also be cool to use this idea for a car charger in one of those universal phone mounts. The phone slides when you hold it upright. If you glue on a piece of plastic or rubber as a small lip, it should work.If your mount has a lip underneath, that might also work.
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Pics please. I bought it to try to put it inside a car mount. I'm curious to see what the insides look like (dimensions).
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Pics please. I bought it to try to put it inside a car mount. I'm curious to see what the insides look like (dimensions).
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The magnets will actually be here tomorrow, Friday. I ordered them at like 9pm last night, shipping from Canada. They were in South Carolina by 1pm today, and will get to me tomorrow. Gotta love Amazon Prime!
I'll try to document everything, but really there shouldn't be much to it.
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Pics please. I bought it to try to put it inside a car mount. I'm curious to see what the insides look like (dimensions).
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I purchased one and cracked it open with the intent of somehow putting it inside my carmount just like you said. Inside, the actual components take up very little space. I started a new post to get everyone's ideas about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537415
Im looking for affordable options just like the rest of you guys. Hopefully we can come up with something good.
I added pictures and instructions.
Has anyone else done this mod?
There's been no negative effects on the phone from those magnets? I just don't know the strength of the ones int he official charger so the thought of magnets in general sounds bad to me.
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There's been no negative effects on the phone from those magnets? I just don't know the strength of the ones int he official charger so the thought of magnets in general sounds bad to me.
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I've been using it since Friday, with no issues. If you are worried, use a single magnet in each position, instead of doubling up. The magnets are strong, but they aren't that strong. If you try to use the charger to hold the phone upside-down while using a case, it will not hold. Notice in my picture that I am not using a case, but I typically have one on my phone, even while charging. I haven't tested how long it takes to charge the phone to 100%, because typically my battery isn't depleted (<15%) until I'm ready for bed. When I get up in the morning, my phone is good to go.
Since the phone does have magnets already, I assume that it is shielded. I'm not worried.
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I've been using it since Friday, with no issues. If you are worried, use a single magnet in each position, instead of doubling up. The magnets are strong, but they aren't that strong. If you try to use the charger to hold the phone upside-down while using a case, it will not hold. Notice in my picture that I am not using a case, but I typically have one on my phone, even while charging. I haven't tested how long it takes to charge the phone to 100%, because typically my battery isn't depleted (<15%) until I'm ready for bed. When I get up in the morning, my phone is good to go.
Since the phone does have magnets already, I assume that it is shielded. I'm not worried.
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Great job. I might have to put magnets in my Frankenstein wireless car charger mod too lol.
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Great job. I might have to put magnets in my Frankenstein wireless car charger mod too lol.
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Thanks!
awesome stuff man. going to have to make one with out a doubt
This thread is currently not as highly ranked as the "[HOWTO] Make your own magnetic qi car charger dock," but I think it's way more impressive thanks!
MaxRabbit said:
This thread is currently not as highly ranked as the "[HOWTO] Make your own magnetic qi car charger dock," but I think it's way more impressive thanks!
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Thanks. This is an easy mod, and I wanted to share it with others.
Definitely a better mod! Doing this as soon as i get my hands on a wireless charger
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Definitely a better mod! Doing this as soon as i get my hands on a wireless charger
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IDK that this one is better, that other mod looks awesome.
Cheap+less time+easy= better IMO
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korngames said:
Here are the pics, a day earlier than originally expected:
What you need:
Cheap eBay wireless charger (link above)
Magnets (link above)
Tape
Super glue
Pencil or pen (pencil recommended)
Some sort of paint or white-out to use as a marker
1. I placed the phone in the correct position to charge. I then traced a soft line around the top and bottom edges of the phone. The pen came off afterwards, but I'd suggest using a pencil.
2. I popped the top of the charger off. Using my tracing from earlier, I was able line-up the phone in the appropriate position and flip over the top with the phone sitting underneath. I placed the magnets on the underside of the case, and they naturally lined up with the magnets in the phone. Then I traced around the magnets. After tracing, I flipped each one over and applied super glue. I flipped them back and held each for a minute or so. Flipping them the right way is important, because you don't want to screw up the polarity. After the glue dried, I applied a second magnet to each one. You do not need to glue the second magnet. Trust me. The green paint was used to see if the magnets were touching the coil, and if I would need to apply tape.
3. I taped the areas that the magnets touched. Yes, that is duct tape. Whatever.
4. I tested the strength.
5. I put it back together.
I forgot to take a picture of it charging. It charges, even with a case.
That's it.
Note: I thought it would also be cool to use this idea for a car charger in one of those universal phone mounts. The phone slides when you hold it upright. If you glue on a piece of plastic or rubber as a small lip, it should work.If your mount has a lip underneath, that might also work.
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Can you confirm whether if it stops charging after the phone gets fully charged ? or it just continues ?
thank you .
What USB charger are you using with this Qi Pad? If I recall correctly this one needs 1.5A input in order to output at 1A. I just ordered a couple from the ebay page you linked to but now I need to find some AC adapters to go with them.
I’ve used this forum as a source of ideas and I figured I’d give back and chime in to say, so far, I’m pleased with this case—AND it wirelessly charges with my TYLT Vu with the kickstand on! The construction of the case is not as strong as my wife’s OtterBox (she uses an iPhone—I know, boo) and the case is not as rigid as the TPU Diztronic on my legacy Galaxy Nexus, but the case has no obvious defects and also comes with a kickstand (it works, but is a bit clunky) and holster (I don’t use this though). The case has a soft-touch feel and gives a rugged/sturdy appearance. As expected, the case comes out far enough to prevent the screen from touching a table when laid face down and the buttons work fine when pressed. Also, for what it’s worth, the case I received does not have the Maxboost logo depicted in the stock photo.
I feel a got a lot for value for what I spent on this case and more information on it is at http://www.maxboostpower.com/shop/m...stand-fits-all-versions-of-google-lg-nexus-5/. I attached the stock photo to the OP just to simply make it easy for someone to get an idea of the case.
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I'm thinking of buying a Nexus 5 so thanks for mentioning that the Maxboost Google Nexus 5 Holster Combo and the TYLT Vu charger are compatible as I'm thinking of buying them too.
I have a question which I hope you can answer.
I gather the Nexus 5 has the notification LED on the bottom of the phone. Can the Nexus 5 be placed in the holster upside down so that the LED can be seen if the phone isn't fully inserted into the holster?
The Nexus 5 does have a LED light on the bottom and, while I don’t use the holster, I just put it on in order to reply. While you can put it on in such a way that the LED is exposed, it’s a bit awkward and inelegant as a fair amount of the holder hangs off the other side—so this wouldn’t be my first choice—but, perhaps, one could drill a small hole in the holster over the LED so that it still shined through.
For what it’s worth, I’m still pleased with the case even after using it for over two months. Its lack of rigidity might be a slight detriment as it’s easy to slightly push it off the bottom of the phone due to the speaker and power ports, but I still feel it’s a good value.
Thanks BinkXDA for taking time to check it out and replying …. my current phone is always in a holster and the top 1/2 inch of the phone is out of the holster so I can see the LED. Maybe before I get the Nexus 5 I should wean myself off using the holster and think about getting a screen protector.
I have seen these cases since the 5 came out. And I know of a buddy of mine that has one on his GS2 and he loves it for the cost. I agree with the sentiment. My current set up is between a Spigen Neo Hybrid with a dbrand cf back on the case itself, but currently rocking the Seidio LEDGER flip case with kickstand. Like the Maxboost, both charges through on the wireless chargers fine. I have a Tylt Vu, Nexus Wireless charger, Orb, Verizon LG charging pad and Energizer Pad. For the Tylt, I can confirm that you can charge LED side up, but not sure if it will tend to overheating issues. I actually accidentally placed my phone upside down the other day and was surprised that it still charges.
Oh and for both the Spigen Neo Hybrid and Seidio LEDGER, I am using the Seidio Dilex holster for the Nexus 5. I wear office casual during the week and jeans on the weekend, so the holster is great for both uses IMO.
It looks very similar to the cases you can get on eBay for a few quid - http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141185200829
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I'm thinking of buying a Nexus 5 so thanks for mentioning that the Maxboost Google Nexus 5 Holster Combo and the TYLT Vu charger are compatible as I'm thinking of buying them too.
I have a question which I hope you can answer.
I gather the Nexus 5 has the notification LED on the bottom of the phone. Can the Nexus 5 be placed in the holster upside down so that the LED can be seen if the phone isn't fully inserted into the holster?
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I've read somewhere around here, perhaps in other forums as well, that the Tylt VU tends to greatly overheat the N5. This Google search will bring up some relevant results:
https://www.google.com/search?q=tyl...7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8
Not that any charger is going to get 100% great reviews and be without any problems universally, but just wanted to hip you to it for 'buyer beware's sake.
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I've read somewhere around here, perhaps in other forums as well, that the Tylt VU tends to greatly overheat the N5. This Google search will bring up some relevant results:
https://www.google.com/search?q=tyl...7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8
Not that any charger is going to get 100% great reviews and be without any problems universally, but just wanted to hip you to it for 'buyer beware's sake.
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It's my firm belief that the overheating issue occurs when the user does not put the phone in the charger correctly. Meaning the coils lining up. If the coils are off, IMO, the phone then compensates and the heat generates because the coils are trying to connect with each other.
I am saying this outta my a$$ so take it as my opinion lol. But I have not had any overheating issues with the N5, but I did when I used it for my N4 running a custom rom with KK when it was first released.
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I've read somewhere around here, perhaps in other forums as well, that the Tylt VU tends to greatly overheat the N5.
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FWIW, I’ve yet to have the overheating issue with this case and the Vu. Maybe the case makes me immune, maybe my Vus are less defective or maybe the Vu will fry my Nexus one day and we’ll collectively sue TYLT.
There’s an entire thread on this at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522361&page=30.
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It's my firm belief that the overheating issue occurs when the user does not put the phone in the charger correctly.
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There is no “correctly.” You should be able to drop the phone on it and have it Just Work. Or are we allowing TYLT to get away with the same crap Apple did, http://www.bytemods.com/news/198/bad-signal-with-your-iphone?-wait,-youre-holding-it-wrong?
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FWIW, I’ve yet to have the overheating issue with this case and the Vu. Maybe the case makes me immune, maybe my Vus are less defective or maybe the Vu will fry my Nexus one day and we’ll collectively sue TYLT.
There’s an entire thread on this at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522361&page=30.
There is no “correctly.” You should be able to drop the phone on it and have it Just Work. Or are we allowing TYLT to get away with the same crap Apple did, http://www.bytemods.com/news/198/bad-signal-with-your-iphone?-wait,-youre-holding-it-wrong?
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Check it. It even notes Nexus 5 in the literature as of 1/16/14
http://www.tylt.com/pdfs/TYLT VU Charging Instructions-OL.pdf
kpjimmy said:
Check it. It even notes Nexus 5 in the literature as of 1/16/14
http://www.tylt.com/pdfs/TYLT VU Charging Instructions-OL.pdf
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Thanks for posting this, but it’s kind of ridiculous. They should just fix their product and offer replacements to those who experience the issue. These instruction are fairly new and did not exist when I first bought the phone.
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Thanks for posting this, but it’s kind of ridiculous. They should just fix their product and offer replacements to those who experience the issue. These instruction are fairly new and did not exist when I first bought the phone.
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Well I got this way before the N5 so I cant complain. But explains a lot and you can either call or email them to complain as well. lol
But I have had a myriad of cases/aluminum bumpers and they ALL charged with the Tylt Vu. No issues here.
BlinkXDA do you have a screen proctector on your Nexus 5?
The screen protectors I've looked at for the Nexus 5 seem to go right up to the edge which I thought might prevent the Maxboost Google Nexus 5 Holster Combo from being attached to the phone.
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It's my firm belief that the overheating issue occurs when the user does not put the phone in the charger correctly. Meaning the coils lining up. If the coils are off, IMO, the phone then compensates and the heat generates because the coils are trying to connect with each other.
I am saying this outta my a$$ so take it as my opinion lol. But I have not had any overheating issues with the N5, but I did when I used it for my N4 running a custom rom with KK when it was first released.
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Y'know, every so often the wireless charger I'm using will get my phone warm, other times it won't. I never thought about having exact placement of the coils, I'll have to be more mindful of that. Thanks for the tip!
AndyPopely said:
BlinkXDA do you have a screen proctector on your Nexus 5?
The screen protectors I've looked at for the Nexus 5 seem to go right up to the edge which I thought might prevent the Maxboost Google Nexus 5 Holster Combo from being attached to the phone.
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Best skins ever usually have case optimized screen protectors. Have you looked there? I have used those on my N4 religiously.
AndyPopely said:
BlinkXDA do you have a screen proctector on your Nexus 5?
The screen protectors I've looked at for the Nexus 5 seem to go right up to the edge which I thought might prevent the Maxboost Google Nexus 5 Holster Combo from being attached to the phone.
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No. I stopped bothering with them. While I’ve used them in the past on my phones, the glass nowadays is a bit better and I don’t have to worry about screen protectors affecting my ability to see the screen. I tend to take good care of my stuff and I’ve relegated myself to having a few barely visible scratches on my screen over its lifetime.
So, after a year and a half, my case got caught on something and broke—and it appears Amazon no longer has these in stock. Does anyone know of another source to get these? Cheers.
Hi guys,
what do you think on the following:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Keyboard-Case-Cover-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10-1-2014-Edition-White-/261357493627?pt=US_Tablet_eReader_Cases_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3cda1edd7b
seems to be a slim case with keyboard...
any other ideas?
my dream is to have one of the Logitech products to fit our tablet....
boiteta said:
Hi guys,
what do you think on the following:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Keyboard-Case-Cover-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10-1-2014-Edition-White-/261357493627?pt=US_Tablet_eReader_Cases_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3cda1edd7b
seems to be a slim case with keyboard...
any other ideas?
my dream is to have one of the Logitech products to fit our tablet....
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I just bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Ke...=Kensington+KeyFolio+Expert+Multi-Angle+Folio
It's a cheap case at $20 and the keyboard is made of cheap plastic (definitely doesn't feel as sleek as the Logitech ones). The black fabric case is also not real leather (and definitely does not feel like real leather).
BUT, the important thing is that the samsung galaxy note 10.1 (2014) edition WILL fit this case. Since the galaxy is about .07" wider than an ipad 4 (retina), you can fit (albeit tightly) your samsung note into the plastic slide holders that this case has for the ipad. (It will fit, you just have to shimmy it in carefully).
Mine just arrived this morning and i was able to pair it with my samsung without any issues. Even after the tablet screen goes blank, it seems to keep the bluetooth pairing, so I'm very happy. Only downside that I have seen is that there is no cutout for the microusb charging port (but I might take an exacto blade to it and try to make my own.)
Will be taking the case and tablet with me for the holidays and see how well it works with continued usage.
@scrabbles
can you tell us your experiences with bluetooth keyboard and battery drain? i dont know whether to decide a case with/without external.
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@scrabbles
can you tell us your experiences with bluetooth keyboard and battery drain? i dont know whether to decide a case with/without external.
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Hmm. I haven't spent a full day with my tablet on bluetooth. I do notice that if the auto-sleep functionality works, then there is minimal battery drain even if I leave bluetooth on. The issue tends to be if I have a case that doesn't fit perfectly (like the kensington one above), then the auto-wake gets triggered, making the battery drain overnight. I usually lose about 30% over 6-8 hours in that case.
I will keep a closer eye on it and report back. I've also been playing around with having an external thumb keyboard (rather than a full-blown keyboard), because those are much smaller and more convenient to carry around. I did also pick up one of the logitech external keyboards (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-ipad) with the stand, but I'm not sure if I'm going to keep that one since the keyboard is huge (but excellent build quality) and not very portable IMHO.
boiteta said:
Hi guys,
what do you think on the following:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-K...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item3cda1edd7b
seems to be a slim case with keyboard...
any other ideas?
my dream is to have one of the Logitech products to fit our tablet....
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Bought one from another seller. I will be getting mine tomorrow and will let you know how it goes. It took over a month to get this as the seller mentioned the first batch they received wasn't up to their standards and they resent it to the manufacturer.
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aznmode said:
Bought one from another seller. I will be getting mine tomorrow and will let you know how it goes. It took over a month to get this as the seller mentioned the first batch they received wasn't up to their standards and they resent it to the manufacturer.
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Here's my review
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49097208&postcount=56
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Here's my review
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49097208&postcount=56
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Do you have a link to the seller you purchased your keyboard from? Great review, btw. Thanks!
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DrMystica said:
@scrabbles
can you tell us your experiences with bluetooth keyboard and battery drain? i dont know whether to decide a case with/without external.
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As an update, I switched over to the logitech keyboard that is a separate keyboard with no case (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-ipad). Battery drain with bluetooth on has been pretty minimal. I'm happy with the battery life - the primary drain is still going to come from the screen and not from having the BT on. I can still go several hours with the BT keyboard connected so no complaints here.
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Do you have a link to the seller you purchased your keyboard from? Great review, btw. Thanks!
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It's in that thread. Just need to go back 5-10 posts.
Here you go
eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271327702944
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Logitech just announced their Case+Keyboard combo at CES for their PRO line. I read a comment on Engadget that they also announced one coming for our 10.1 but cannot find anything solid on it.
Heres their press release;
http://blog.logitech.com/2014/01/06...size-keyboard-for-samsungs-brand-new-tablets/
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/tablet-keyboard-android-win8-rt?crid=26
Thats what i went with. Only need to use the keyboard here and there. I can keep the smartcase on and it stands up at a great angle. Found it for $30 brand new and free shipping on ebay.
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Would this fit ?
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-keyboard-folio-for-samsung-galaxy-tab?crid=1242
The dimensions seem pretty close ...
I just called logitech to see if they would be coming out with a folio for our tablets, the reps gave me the typical answer unfortunately... "we don't have any information on that at this time and if we are, logitech will announce it on the site".
I will say though, something did catch my attention during the conversation. I asked if they had a folio for the Galaxy Note 10.1 and he knew EXACTLY what I was talking about, as he referred to the 2014 edition. In my opinion, that can be interpreted in 1 of 2 ways: either several people are calling and asking for it, or they really do have one in the works.
Although I'm ready to purchase a case and keyboard right now, I think I may wait until my next paycheck to see what logitech does. I'll purchase a super cheap case in the meantime though.
What do you think about this one? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00H3KM29M/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers or this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FJTV0PG/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers ?
Its seems to be 100% compatible with 10.1 2014 edition, has a good BT keyboard with case and got very nice reviews...
Its not expensive.
I am almost ready to order, just wanted to check if anyone had experience with it.
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I think someone posted about this keyboard here, so i give it a shot and bought this case with keyboard. The quality is awesome. This case is basically for ipad 4 but it works fine with this tablet. fitting 99% proper. I got this for $17 usd. originally priced for $99.
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Edit: i forget to mention, it doesn't have a hole to plug in your tablet, since it's made for ipad 4. just need to drill or cut it in the middle, it have enough space to plug it in.
Does it have a home or back button that works with the Note? Also how is the tablet screen protected from the kb once closed?
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Does it have a home or back button that works with the Note? Also how is the tablet screen protected from the kb once closed?
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It has the home button but it doesn't work with note tablet since this keyboard is meant to be work with iPad. Last two rows touch the screen but i don't think it matters since i have a tampered glass screen protector. Also, the keys are made of very good quality, so they won't scratch the screen in my opinion. But for $17, i think for me it's a very good decent deal. I love the quality of this product.
Sorry i cant post links.. but..
youtube has currently reviews on 2 BT-keyboard cases for the SGN 10.1-2014
simple search for galaxy 10.1 2014 keyboard
or SM-p600 keyboard
should yeild the desired results..
one is a cheap plastic case sold through ebay via china that was already discussed and photoed in another keyboard thread for the 2014 here on the XDA forums.. but a video is alwyas better.
it seemed to fit just fine.. but for me left ALOT of concerns as it has a 3 tab conection to the front of the tablet to make a "half" case.. leaving the sides and back unprotected.. and while it has a slot to slide the tablet into to stand up.. this slot has 2 "teeth" to frip it.. a from experience on my kocaso m870s and a similar tablet holder with teeth.. and what the other threads pictures clearly showed.. these teeth support the FULL weight of the tablet.. and CLEARLY bend the screen/glass out of shape under the devices weight.
for most this might be a minor issue.. but for a 600$ tablet it seems a bit unwise to damage your high end device with something so poorly thought out.
the "V" stand i use now with the 2 teeth prongs holding the tablet up alsohas the issue while deformingthe screen.. causes a single screen press to register as 3-5 in various spots.. effectivly warping the screen enough that its causing false touch readings when the screen is interacted with..
this forces me to have to hold the tablet in hand and not in the pronged cradle whenever i need to actually physically interact with it.
this other case and the better build quality of the SM-p600 might cause it to be a non issue.. but what pictures i seen in the other thread still makes it an issue worth noting.
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the other case listed on youtube is a full leather folio style case in assorted colors offered through amazon.
from the video allthe holes for the ports are in the right spots.. nothing is blocked.. and the keyboard is detachable and also wrapped in the leather.
honestly theres 2 reviews of this case.. and in BOTH instances the reviewers kept dropping the keyboard while it was being handled.
its meant to be held in place by a series of magnets.. but clearly not powerfull enough ones.
this leather case also seemed to more then double the thickness profile of the tablet making the entire thing look more like a notebook then a freely portable tablet.
while not a deal breaker.. for some this is an issue they best perfer to avoid.. so is clearly worth noting.
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sadly from my research.. ive not found anything that stands out as the ipso-facto "GET ME" case/keyboard for the SM-p600 just yet.. but its still a new device.. and more things are comming out for it all the time.
and knowing how cheap china knock off products are.. and sadly this is what nearly all ebay and amazon items tend to be as of late..either find a decent slim case for protection and all NEEDED featured for the tablet.. and look around local stores for a cheap bluetooth keyboard seperately.. amd keep the keyboard where you do most your business.. and keep typing light using the on screen keys while elsewhere.. and stick with that.. or wait a bit longer to see if anything worth our attentions pops up stateside.
So just like the goofy case they gave away with the Fold 3, the new one is just as janky. You have to remove the entire S-pen module to drop it onto a Qi charger. The front part is taped on, and its not very sticky. It's awful.
Not got mine yet, do have the "hand strap" one though, and that has some issues too. Wireless works but kinda have to make sure it's positioned just right on some chargers.
That and most people are right handed so the strap thing is on the dominant hand side.. Not the best idea. But hey its difficult with the way the phone is designed as a whole. My front one on this has stuck on pretty well though to be fair, and unlike the 3rd party ones the edges are at least a sensible size
Mine wasn't so sticky the first few days. Then it just got okay. Still gonna buy some electronic double-sided tape to replace the factory adhesives. I heard it does miracles
I like the case but gonna get a rugged case tho
It's perfectly fine, for what it is. Much better than the pen case for the Fold3. Your comparison between the two makes it seem like you don't actually have experience with the one for the Fold3. I actually hate the cases that use sticky adhesive for the cover section. The use of tacky/rubber-like material instead, like this new case (and others, like the YTF cases and the Latercase case), is MUCH better, as it makes it easy to swap cases without having to reapply adhesives. My case stays put without a problem.
That being said, the official Samsung Pen case with the kickstand attachment is way too bulky to use as a daily for my tastes. I'm sticking with the Latercase for daily use and will only be using the Samsung Standing Cover S Pen case when I need additional protection or when I know I'll be going somewhere where I'll need to have the pen with me but can't easily carry it in my pocket.
It's OK and it was "free" so there's that.
What was not OK was last year's case with the flap cover. I've never liked those.
Different strokes for different folks I suppose.
Very interesting... I've used mine from day one and have not had an issue with QI charging with the S Pen attached. I was astonished that it actually charged with the S Pen in place on the case. Just to be clear, I'm using the Samsung QI charger at home and at work and the Samsung vent mounted car charger. I have not tried any 3rd party QI chargers, so I cannot comment about them.
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Very interesting... I've used mine from day one and have not had an issue with QI charging with the S Pen attached. I was astonished that it actually charged with the S Pen in place on the case. Just to be clear, I'm using the Samsung QI charger at home and at work and the Samsung vent mounted car charger. I have not tried any 3rd party QI chargers, so I cannot comment about them.
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While I can charge on a 3rd party Qi chargers (both in the office, home and car) I found that the 10W ones charge OK (though slow) with the pen attached. The magnetic field isn't optimized as the two inductors (charger and phone) are not at the same angle. The 15W one I have in the car works OK as well, however the pen and the back of the phone are certainly hotter than I want it to be. I remove the pen and then it isn't hotter than I would expect it to be.. Waiting on a new 15W charger to the office, so I will see if with the pen the phone gets hot as in the car or not.. So yes, it charges, and still I think it makes sense to click out the pen for wireless charging (just common sense). As for the 'opinions' and if it is the best case? It is ugly yet functional. I use the pen a lot of times away from my desk, handwriting on the 7.6" screen.. It also better having a wide diameter pen. I have the narrow one in my Samsung laptop and it is hard to use for long time..
I'm not finding my desktop chargers making the phone hot, maybe a little warm, but not hot. The car mount, however, does get pretty warm, probably due to the usage (3 apps running in multi window mode, along with 3 floating widgets). But there is positive charging going on, in the car charger.
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I'm not finding my desktop chargers making the phone hot, maybe a little warm, but not hot. The car mount, however, does get pretty warm, probably due to the usage (3 apps running in multi window mode, along with 3 floating widgets). But there is positive charging going on, in the car charger.
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Good point. yes, the home chargers are colder than the car one, that also runs Android Auto/maps/Spotify while I drive..
I'm not able to claim my case and charger, they want pdf of proof of purchase. Samsung never sent me an invoice via email. And my Fold 4 doesn't show up on the Samsung website under my account. I purchased the phone on their stupid site. F this, looks like the case is not worth the time takes to claim. Also the pen is not active like the old Note right?
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I'm not able to claim my case and charger, they want pdf of proof of purchase. Samsung never sent me an invoice via email. And my Fold 4 doesn't show up on the Samsung website under my account. I purchased the phone on their stupid site. F this, looks like the case is not worth the time takes to claim. Also the pen is not active like the old Note right?
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I just took a picture of my delivery note.
alltaken123 said:
I just took a picture of my delivery note.
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Done that, but it's not enough it seems. I already have the stape case, so have no need for the pen case.
Bigmille said:
Done that, but it's not enough it seems. I already have the stape case, so have no need for the pen case.
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Maybe give them a call? Mine's just shipped with only a picture of the delivery note.
Thanks for the idea, I really can't be bothered to waste more time, the whole website buying experience was terrible with exchange, had to ask help here to complete the purchase. Its just unbelievable giving the size of Samsung.
I have no idea why Samsung just don't throw in the case, pen and charger in the welcome box, it was big and empty enough.
You can get the invoice from your order under My Orders
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Bigmille said:
I'm not able to claim my case and charger, they want pdf of proof of purchase. Samsung never sent me an invoice via email. And my Fold 4 doesn't show up on the Samsung website under my account. I purchased the phone on their stupid site. F this, looks like the case is not worth the time takes to claim. Also the pen is not active like the old Note right?
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Wow. I didn't have any of those issues. The whole website experience was super easy. But I've been buying direct from Samsung for years so maybe I'm just used to it.
Also, my freebies were all included in the same box as my phone. Only thing I didn't get was the free charging pad work my GW5Pro, but I also bought Buds 2 Pro, and it bundled those and gave me a really good discount, which I think automatically removed the charger.
The case is excellent IMO. No issues with it. No issues with qi charging. Also with a plastic printer you can make your own attachment instead of the kickstand or pen. Lots of ideas here.
The Samsung kick stand/pen case is pretty good and have not had issues with charging wirelessly with the pen in place. Two issues though that I didn't like, is the pen makes the case even thicker and there is no hinge protection. I tried adding a clear film protection, but as many others have also found the clearance between the hinge and the screen backings is tight and on my phone, top near the camera lens area by hinge, after putting the film on, it jammed when I tried to open/unfold it, so I had to peel it off.
Went with the Spigen Slim Armor Pro Pen Edition case, and very happy with it. It has the hinge protection, is thin, holds the pen on the side, and the case has a great feel for gripping - more rubbery than plastic. Added a pop socket with removeable top and an ESR Boost Phone Kickstand which works both with it folded vertical or horizontal and also unfolded, so now I have all the features in the case/phone. I use the pop socket with a magnetic car mount and remove the pop socket, when I need to wirelessly charge it at home.
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ESR Boost Phone Kickstand
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Thanks for this. Just bought one