I.E. in a car holder, where the phone is mounted horizontally so the port is underneath, my DEFF charger works fine when the phone is flat on a table, but not hanging off the bottom of a phone.
Any suggestions?
techguyone said:
I.E. in a car holder, where the phone is mounted horizontally so the port is underneath, my DEFF charger works fine when the phone is flat on a table, but not hanging off the bottom of a phone.
Any suggestions?
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I have this, the magnet is very strong. Very good.
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1853078&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+cable+xperia
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I have this, the magnet is very strong. Very good.
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1853078&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+cable+xperia
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Snap
Got 2 myself. Great lead, magnet is strong enough.
Only gripe being if you're mainly a left handed user like myself then when using the lead & trying to handle/use the phone becomes awkward. Otherwise a must
Are the charging ports the same for both the Z1C and the Z3C?
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Are the charging ports the same for both the Z1C and the Z3C?
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All Z xperia line phones share the magnetic charging port. If it fit z1, it'll fit z3c. Docks, however, will most likely not because of different dimensions of the phones.
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All Z xperia line phones share the magnetic charging port. If it fit z1, it'll fit z3c. Docks, however, will most likely not because of different dimensions of the phones.
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Although this is becoming increasingly less relevant, just a heads up that its not quite all Z-line phones, as the original Z did not have the magnetic port, but confusingly I think the Z Ultra did. It had a two-pin charging port on the side, but no magnetics, and is obviously not compatible. Anything post-Z1 should work though.
Apparently from friends before us. Z, Ultra, Z1, Z2, this is the best charger
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1853078&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+cable+xperia
Do these cables plug into USB?
The magnector cable has a larger surface area making contact with the phone than the Sony version - which can be an issue with some cases. I went for these (original?) cables and can vouch that the magnets are nice and strong, even with the cable hanging off the bottom of the phone :good:
Interesting I wasn't aware Sony sold these separate of the Dock unit, I've ordered one now and will see if this does the trick.
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I have this, the magnet is very strong. Very good.
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1853078&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+cable+xperia
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Snap
Got 2 myself. Great lead, magnet is strong enough.
Only gripe being if you're mainly a left handed user like myself then when using the lead & trying to handle/use the phone becomes awkward. Otherwise a must
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Apparently from friends before us. Z, Ultra, Z1, Z2, this is the best charger
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1853078&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+cable+xperia
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Hi,
I bought a different cable before i read this thread and it fits horrible, it just sits on top, doesn't really "klick" in, isn't flush and very easily spins itself :crying:
Does this one connect well with the phone and sits flush in and not on top of the connector? Maybe one can even take a picture:victory:
Thank you
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Hi,
I bought a different cable before i read this thread and it fits horrible, it just sits on top, doesn't really "klick" in, isn't flush and very easily spins itself :crying:
Does this one connect well with the phone and sits flush in and not on top of the connector? Maybe one can even take a picture:victory:
Thank you
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I also got that cable and another one. We have two Z3 phones from T-mobile in the U.S. (not sure if there is any difference) and neither magnetic connector works well with either phone. It doesn't even charge unless I actively hold the connector in the exact right orientation. Very annoying. Only charger I have been successful with is the Sony branded Z2 dock. For the official dock, you still either need to shim the dock or use a case, to make the phone thicker.
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There have been a lot of complaints about the flimsy connector for the Xoom charger. I also think that it is a very poor design at most. The metal pin is too long, the plastic part is poking out too much etc.
I am no engineer and also bad at drawing but I attached something that I think might work. If anyone feels like they could produce a prototype that would be awesome!
The small magnet might or might not work. If you look at the area where all the connectors are you will see a small metal plate that could probably be used to anchor the connector magnetically.
Any feedback is appreciated (even just to say that I am full of sh!t!)
UPDATE: I added an alternative design using the two metal connectors for charging and a silicone plug to keep the connectors in place. A magnet will give additional stability.
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There have been a lot of complaints about the flimsy connector for the Xoom charger. I also think that it is a very poor design at most. The metal pin is too long, the plastic part is poking out too much etc.
I am no engineer and also bad at drawing but I attached something that I think might work. If anyone feels like they could produce a prototype that would be awesome!
The small magnet might or might not work. If you look at the area where all the connectors are you will see a small metal plate that could probably be used to anchor the connector magnetically.
Any feedback is appreciated (even just to say that I am full of sh!t!)
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It charges my Xoom very fast. It is still working and has not caused me any issues. If it breaks, I will come back here to *****.
I was just referring to the connector but thanks for the warning
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I was just referring to the connector but thanks for the warning
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So was I. The stock one works fine however, alternatives are great as well. I just do not see a need for one personally. Others may.
Yeah, the stock connecter scares me. I like your design though I'm not sure anyone here has the means to develop and sell it. I'm hoping maybe someone may find a softwear solution to charge via the USB micro port. What do you guys think, possible or no?
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There have been a lot of complaints about the flimsy connector for the Xoom charger. I also think that it is a very poor design at most. The metal pin is too long, the plastic part is poking out too much etc.
I am no engineer and also bad at drawing but I attached something that I think might work. If anyone feels like they could produce a prototype that would be awesome!
The small magnet might or might not work. If you look at the area where all the connectors are you will see a small metal plate that could probably be used to anchor the connector magnetically.
Any feedback is appreciated (even just to say that I am full of sh!t!)
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I like it! i think its a pretty good idea. Wish i knew someone who could create one. I would buy it. stock one scares me
how the F do magnets work?
anyhow, yeah really good design. I would buy that too.
i just turn it upside down while charging it.
I would buy one of those
I have to ask, why you would use that connector at all if you want to redesign a magnetic charger? Why not use the same priciple to connect it to the two plates on the bottom next to the hole for power?
As someone who repairs laptops for a living, this was the single most troubling design aspect of our new toy. It looks like it will be far to easy to damage the internals of this device with the default power cable.
It would make more sense to use a breakaway magnetic connection that makes contact with the two metal plates. I have not looked in to it too far but it would seem that the docs use this and the USB in them is strictly for audio out.
I was actually wondering if the metal plates would be used for dock charging. Since I don't own a dock I can't check. But if it is then yes, the charger should be attached magnetically! Thanks for the clarification. I'll try to design more options
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So was I. The stock one works fine however, alternatives are great as well. I just do not see a need for one personally. Others may.
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My only complaint with the xoom, honestly is the charging system.
For starters, I don't see a reason to not allow charging over USB. Sure the voltage would only be 5v, and it would take considerably longer, but the option would be nice. This isn't to say I want to do away with the 12v charger, because the speed at which it charges is lovely, just the option for the other.
Secondly, the needle-like connector screams, "I want to be broken quickly!" Was there really a need to make the connector in that type and size?
Thirdly, the placement of the charger port is hideous and impractical. It's dead center at the bottom. I rarely use my xoom flat against a surface. I purchased the display portfolio that motorola made. The charger port is not only a hinderance to the utilization of my portfolio case, but is also covered at all times when using the case in any manner that motorola designed it. I'm sure this is simply a brain-fart on motorola's part, which happens to everyone and is understandable, but is there a reason the charger port couldn't have been placed on one of the sides of the device? I would say preferably the left hand side, as people are less likely to turn the device to sit on that side.
I'm not simply posting this to complain, just express my thoughts on the only true fault that I feel the xoom has. On that note, a 90 degree *honestly 180 degree by the design sketch* connector would be lovely, IMO. It still wouldn't be usable with the portfolio case, but it would allow someone to angle the xoom without fear of breaking the charger off inside it.
The two metal plates are indeed for charging on the dock. It takes away the need to use the stock charger on the needle tip. Just plug the charger into the dock and set the Xoom on it. I charge this way every time.
markbo2000 said:
The two metal plates are indeed for charging on the dock. It takes away the need to use the stock charger on the needle tip. Just plug the charger into the dock and set the Xoom on it. I charge this way every time.
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Only problem is that's a $70-$120 solution
Why even have the plug then and just use the metal plates?
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Why even have the plug then and just use the metal plates?
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The plug would add additional stability so that it doesn't come off so easily. Not sure how strong you could make the magnets. As I said, I'm no engineer
Makes sense, maybe a smaler nub though haha, otherwise I like the idea
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The plug would add additional stability so that it doesn't come off so easily. Not sure how strong you could make the magnets. As I said, I'm no engineer
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Apple has a patent on the magnetically attached charger. Perhaps this is why motorola went the direction that it did.
http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph...XT&s1=7311526.PN.&OS=PN/7311526&RS=PN/7311526
im gonna make this. I will let you guys know how it works. my first android by the way!
Sweet! I was also thinking about getting some latex and a second charger that I can strip and modify. This will be so cool!
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Hey all, I work in at a desk job where I am allowed to listen to podcasts and music all day so I use my phone all day every day at my desk. Currently I have the droid incredible that has the charging usb port on the left side and the headphone jack on the top. This allows me to lean my dinc against my monitor stand and put the bottom part on a gel pad so I can easily do things on the phone without it slipping down on my desk and falling flat. The phone rests at about a 110-120 degree angle so relatively vertical. This set up is perfect for me and allows me to have my phone right in front of my keyboard easily visible and accessible.
This leads me to a question with the Galaxy Nexus. This will be my next phone and my only gripe is that the usb port and headphone jack are both on the bottom of the phone which makes it so I cannot simply set my phone on the gel pad and lean it against the monitor stand. My question is, does anyone know of any phone stands that allow the phone to be positioned in such a way but have enough clearance on the bottom to plug in the usb cable and headphone jack? I have looked at a couple on amazon but they all seem to block the bottom still. I know the nexus s has a similar design so I was curious what kind of cradles they created for that phone and I like the vertical charging cradles but none offered audio out. I'm worried that will be the case for this phone as well.
Please offer your suggestions on a good stand to fit my situation. Thanks in advance!
I *think* this might work for your particular circumstance, although I'm not sure if the "flap" of the stand is going to block the headphone jack. If it does, you might still be able to use it sideways.
http://elagostore.com/elago-M2-StandDock-For-iPhone-4/M/B002OLM56K.htm
Good luck!
yep, and im used the sgp stand, and is great, you can find it on stg website.
NotHotWater said:
I *think* this might work for your particular circumstance, although I'm not sure if the "flap" of the stand is going to block the headphone jack. If it does, you might still be able to use it sideways.
http://elagostore.com/elago-M2-StandDock-For-iPhone-4/M/B002OLM56K.htm
Good luck!
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Thanks for the suggestion. I have an elago stand for my galaxy tab 10.1 and love it. Unfortunately I don't think it will work for the nexus. I think the tab at the bottom would be in the way of the headphone jack .
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Clingo?
http://www.clingo.com/home-and-office/universal-podium
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Clingo?
http://www.clingo.com/home-and-office/universal-podium
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I've also considered this mount. I am worried though due to the contoured shape of the nexus as well as the textured back. I'm not sure how well it would adhere to this. Something to consider though...Thank you!
Found this bad boy: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-desk-stand-for-galaxy-nexus-edd-d1f2begstd-p33498.htm?nocookie=1. I hope there is room for a case in in...
Yeah, the official vertical charging dock would be a perfect fit, and it also has audio out.
I use a business cars stand form staples for all my phones. =-)
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Yeah, the official vertical charging dock would be a perfect fit, and it also has audio out.
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Agreed. It would be the perfect storm if it was big enough to fit a nexus with a case on it. Oh well, guess you can't win them all...
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I didn't want to Void my warranty by soldering the touchstone wires inside the phone so i cut open a micro USB cable and wired the coil to it. Much easier way to do it i recon.
Neat idea, though I'm not really convinced wireless charging is an improvement over wired so long as the phone still has to be right next to the hub.
Nice proof of concept though, certainly more user friendly than soldering.
Always nice to see a Touchstone mod. I wired my coil up to the pogo pins for a neater appearance, and to leave the micro USB free. Works very nicely as a desktop dock/cradle.
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Always nice to see a Touchstone mod. I wired my coil up to the pogo pins for a neater appearance, and to leave the micro USB free. Works very nicely as a desktop dock/cradle.
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I tried wiring it to the Pogo pins on the outside of the phone but no success. Unfortunately i sent my phone back for a full refund today (Screen seems to be coming off and vibration motor is weak) This was my 4th replacement. Given up with HTC now. I'm getting a Sony Xperia Z
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I tried wiring it to the Pogo pins on the outside of the phone but no success. Unfortunately i sent my phone back for a full refund today (Screen seems to be coming off and vibration motor is weak) This was my 4th replacement. Given up with HTC now. I'm getting a Sony Xperia Z
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Being the 4th replacement, I have to say it is something you are doing, and not the manufacture
omondisingh said:
I tried wiring it to the Pogo pins on the outside of the phone but no success. Unfortunately i sent my phone back for a full refund today (Screen seems to be coming off and vibration motor is weak) This was my 4th replacement. Given up with HTC now. I'm getting a Sony Xperia Z
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A very small piece of copper foil screwed up and pushed into the pogo pin recess was how I managed it. Not the most elegant solution, but it works well Top pin is +5V, bottom pin is Ground.
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Being the 4th replacement, I have to say it is something you are doing, and not the manufacture
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1st phone had Audio stutter issues and the vibration motor was making a clicking noise, Sent it for repair and returned it the same way. Not even the software update fixed the issue. The second one had Screen flex issues and capacitive button light leaked a lot into the screen. Third one has screen flicker issue mostly visible in grey areas. Software upgrade and custom Roms did not fix the issue. The 4th one's vibration motor was weak and did not work sometimes and the screen was loose from the top. Its like they have not used strong glue to stick the Digitizer to the LCD panel. My girlfriend has the same phone which she got on contract yet she has no issues with it. I guess i'm an unlucky guy when it comes to HTC. I should get my Xperia Z on March 1st Super exited
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A very small piece of copper foil screwed up and pushed into the pogo pin recess was how I managed it. Not the most elegant solution, but it works well Top pin is +5V, bottom pin is Ground.
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I'm basically thinking of doing the same thing that you did but my case is kinda tight . How much do you think it adds to the thickness? Where did you get materials from?
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PaKii94 said:
I'm basically thinking of doing the same thing that you did but my case is kinda tight . How much do you think it adds to the thickness? Where did you get materials from?
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I'm using the sgp ultra thin case and there is no thickness difference. Materials can be found on eBay.
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PaKii94 said:
I'm basically thinking of doing the same thing that you did but my case is kinda tight . How much do you think it adds to the thickness? Where did you get materials from?
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My case is both thin and tight to the back, and it will fit in there as it is, but it will leave a bulge. I refined this by carving out recesses in the case with a dremel for a better fit, and now you wouldn't know that anything is in there. I recommend using circuitry from the Palm Pre back case rather than the Pixi as there is a smaller circuit board to fit in.
Materials are all from ebay. I just bought another Pre case so I can mod my HTC Desire, and that cost me £3.50 delivered. Touchstone bases can usually be found for about £5. If you don;t see any on there for such cheap prices, then just wait a few days and one will almost always come up. Copper tape/foil is sold on there too, usually marketed as snail repellent.
A word of warning about the Touchstone base: you need a very slim micro USB plug to fit in the narrow gap. The One X lead works perfectly, but anything bigger will not be able to go through the opening.
Finally here's a diagram showing the thickness of the parts. Have fun modding
Btw u got nice cover and rom,from where did u get this cover and which rom r u using.
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manikdhir said:
Btw u got nice cover and rom,from where did u get this cover and which rom r u using.
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Its a Spigen Cover with a Monster Energy sticker on it. I think i was using a sense rom with xperia Z launcher.
Hey guys, I just found this magnetic charging cable for a really low price: http://r.ebay.com/D4Ax5N
I didn't think I needed one but my case only has a cut out for the magnetic charger dock and not the USB port so it's getting a bit annoying to take it off all the time. This one seems to be designed for the Z1 and not the Z1 Compact so I was just wondering, would it fit the Compact? I'm under the impression that the size should be the same but I just wanted to double check.
Also, this is far cheaper than most other places. I don't have much experience with cables and chargers beyond what's usually provided in the box. Can you guys think of some quality issues that might exist? Wouldn't want it to short circuit my phone or anything although I'm not sure if that's possible
marcolorenzo said:
Hey guys, I just found this magnetic charging cable for a really low price: http://r.ebay.com/D4Ax5N
I didn't think I needed one but my case only has a cut out for the magnetic charger dock and not the USB port so it's getting a bit annoying to take it off all the time. This one seems to be designed for the Z1 and not the Z1 Compact so I was just wondering, would it fit the Compact? I'm under the impression that the size should be the same but I just wanted to double check.
Also, this is far cheaper than most other places. I don't have much experience with cables and chargers beyond what's usually provided in the box. Can you guys think of some quality issues that might exist? Wouldn't want it to short circuit my phone or anything although I'm not sure if that's possible
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Hi,
You will find more information here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634399
Where did you buy your case ?
jlgjlg said:
Hi,
You will find more information here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634399
Where did you buy your case ?
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Thanks for the link. I got my case here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121254732243?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It's pretty good although it did have some dried glue on it when it arrived and the back had a tiny bit chipped off the surface. It has cutouts for all the ports except the USB. Idiots! That's the one that's used the most...
I had problems with the Magnector X adapter not working well with my z3 with a case. This one looks a lot more friendly and is more high quality than the ones coming out of China. Just ordered one. Will report back when I get it.
http://www.amazon.com/MicroUSB-MAgnetic-Connector-Adaptor-Xperia/dp/B00KNLFS9E
aaronchi24 said:
I had problems with the Magnector X adapter not working well with my z3 with a case. This one looks a lot more friendly and is more high quality than the ones coming out of China. Just ordered one. Will report back when I get it.
http://www.amazon.com/MicroUSB-MAgnetic-Connector-Adaptor-Xperia/dp/B00KNLFS9E
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I hate how the magnector ones are very weak moving them laterally up and down. But its very strong if you try to pull it straight off.
aaronchi24 said:
I had problems with the Magnector X adapter not working well with my z3 with a case. This one looks a lot more friendly and is more high quality than the ones coming out of China. Just ordered one. Will report back when I get it.
http://www.amazon.com/MicroUSB-MAgnetic-Connector-Adaptor-Xperia/dp/B00KNLFS9E
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Hmm @ 21$ (with shipping included) wouldnt it make more sense to just buy a Magnet Connector Wire by itself instead of an adapter?
unk3 said:
Hmm @ 21$ (with shipping included) wouldnt it make more sense to just buy a Magnet Connector Wire by itself instead of an adapter?
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The Magnector X adapter is $15 and the Magnector X cable is $18 so they are comparable in price and are higher quality than the ones you can get from China. I'm hoping I get a faster charge speed with this adapter than the one I have now.
unk3 said:
Hmm @ 21$ (with shipping included) wouldnt it make more sense to just buy a Magnet Connector Wire by itself instead of an adapter?
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I prefer adapters. When the cable fails you swap out with another micro-usb. This is what I did with Apple lightning connectors as well. My wife has gone through several, but my son who uses a mucro-usb to lightning tip for his iPad has never needed me to buy him an expensive lightning cable . The point of failure is almost always going to be right where the cable meets the tip. If you can move that common failure point off your expensive adapter and on to your inexpensive usb cable it makes sense IMO.
I'm dying to know if the Magnector is tall enough to connect to a Z3C ensconced in a case. I haven't seen anyone definitively say whether it will or not. My Cruzerlite case and the phone itself should show up within the next couple of weeks at which point (I'm crossing my fingers) I'll find out everything works as I imagine it will.
A lot of people report that the Magnector adapter does not work with cases, and I can see why -- there is very little clearance between the charging surface and cable. Looking forward to hearing more about the Deff adapter.
I'm using a couple of cheapo ebay magnetic charging cables right now, which work fine and were cheap enough that they're virtually disposable so I don't care if they don't last long. I'm not expecting any adapter, however pricey, to be very stable laterally because the mag port was only really designed for the dock, which obviously holds the phone still while charging. AFAIK there is no official Sony magnetic charging cable, despite what ebay sellers want us to believe.
I got my deff and it is great. Enough clearance to fit with a case, strong magnet and produces more current than the cheap ones from China.
If you're looking for a good magnetic charger, pick up one of these adapters.
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aaronchi24 said:
I got my deff and it is great. Enough clearance to fit with a case, strong magnet and produces more current than the cheap ones from China.
If you're looking for a good magnetic charger, pick up one of these adapters.
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Sounds good, but boy are they expensive! Anyone know of a cheaper source than Amazon's sellers?
this looks like the charger i've been looking for, since none of the others have clearance for a case. thanks!
radiohead14 said:
this looks like the charger i've been looking for, since none of the others have clearance for a case. thanks!
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All the cheapo Chinese ones I've tried have plenty of clearance for a case, and at $2 a pop I'm happy with them
pipspeak said:
All the cheapo Chinese ones I've tried have plenty of clearance for a case, and at $2 a pop I'm happy with them
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can you link it?
drunkenmastera said:
can you link it?
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Just search ebay for "sony magnetic cable" and a million options come up. In my (limited) experience they'll all fit more or less the same -- OK but by no means rock solid (I'm sire they're all made in the same Chinese factory). I did try modding one with a dremel tool to fit slightly better but now it doesn't work any more :cyclops: The best of my cheap bunch is the (slightly less cheap) Apple-style ones with a cylindrical head and in-line LED.
One thing to note... some (including my favorite) seem to have spring-loaded pins, so even though they stick out a bit from the charging head they will retract once in contact with the phone's charging pins.
I do want to try one of the Magnector-X cables, however. Looking at the design of the head it seems that it will be much more firmly attached to the phone because of the curved profile that matches the phone edge and gives a much greater area of contact. All the cheapies have a raised, flat charging surface so only the narrow magnet and pins are in contact with the phone. That means that however strong the magnet it's very easy for them to rock sideways and disconnect.
Dopes anyone have one of the newer Magnector -X cables (not he adapter)?
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I do want to try one of the Magnector-X cables, however. Looking at the design of the head it seems that it will be much more firmly attached to the phone because of the curved profile that matches the phone edge and gives a much greater area of contact. All the cheapies have a raised, flat charging surface so only the narrow magnet and pins are in contact with the phone. That means that however strong the magnet it's very easy for them to rock sideways and disconnect.
Dopes anyone have one of the newer Magnector -X cables (not he adapter)?
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I have both the cable and the adapter from Magnector, and the cable is way better in terms of staying on. I can pick up and use my phone with the cable without it disconnecting. It also works great while driving in my car mount. The adapter is good when just leaving it sit (charging overnight, for example).
The only drawback about the cable is that it's a bit shorter than I'd like, but that's easily solved with a USB extension cable. I've not tried any of the ebay ones, I wasn't too impressed from the comments of others in this forum.