UPDATE:
I received the dock yesterday but didn't have a chance to play with it until today. Overall, I really like it. As indicated, there's no way to use it with a case on your phone. I have the extended battery and it's a very tight fit with the extended battery backing on. The battery charger seems to work well also with my spare battery. Also, as someone else mentioned, it's virtually impossible to remove the phone from the dock with just one hand. I'll try it with the standard battery cover, but I suspect it'll be the same.
I actually ended up buying one branded by "Cellet" on eBay as well so now I have two . They're identical as far as I can tell, just with a different name on the front.
Like many, I've been looking for a dock for a while. Ran across this one on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PKBVN8/ref=ox_ya_os_product
It has a spare battery charger for the CDMA version which is great. Only one review, but it's a good one. I Google'd a the brand and found good reviews on other docks so figured I'd give this a try. If anyone else has tried, please share your experiences here. I'll put a review in too once I get it. I just ordered it today.
Had one like that for my DROID Eris, worked well. Unfortunately the Nexus doesn't have the durable finish of the Eris, I'm guessing this won't work with a case.
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The only thing I didn't like about this unit (as mentioned in the Amazon review) is how difficult it is to remove the Nex from the doc - two hands for sure.
Just bought this dock. I was mainly only in need of a battery charger, but for the extra $9 a docking mechanism seems good, plus the battery charger doesn't look to be as cheaply made as the $10 hong kong products that are up on amazon. Again as always, I'll fill you guys in with some pics when it comes in.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/02/26/asus-releases-two-official-nexus-7-docks-priced-at-50-and-90/
Both are on Amazon. The wired goes for $50, and the wireless goes for $70 (contrary to what the article states). It shows $90, but that's from a third party seller. You have to choose Amazon as the seller under "More Buying Options" if you want it for $70. Ships in 2-4 weeks.
Seems to be US only for now, despite the fact that it's an international device. I'll just stick with my Nokia Qi charger.
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Seems to be US only for now, despite the fact that it's an international device. I'll just stick with my Nokia Qi charger.
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Agreed, while I like the idea of docks they are just always over priced and never work if you have a case. I have a nokia qi charger on my nightstand for my nexus 5, might as well just pick up another one for around $25 for my desk. So nice not having to plug in the charger anymore.
I have both the docks, they are available in the UK through the Asus Shop.
The wireless dock is a lot smaller than you might expect. It comes with a charger which has a very big suppression core at one end. It will charge the Nexus 7 with a case fitted or even with the case open (doubled up) to expose the screen. It only works with the Nexus 7 in landscape mode and does not have any magnets to hold the Nexus 7 in place. It is far less fussy than the Google official Qi charger which requires almost millimeter precise positioning and barely works with most cases.
The wired dock is made of a semi transparent grey plastic that attracts grease marks like a neodymium magnet. You need to remove the case from your Nexus 7 for it to connect, it is a very snug fit. The base has a micro HDMI connector and a micro USB for charging. Unlike an MHL adaptor it does not need power to work. This is really most suitable for semi permanent use, if you use a case to protect your Nexus 7 you would probably be better off buying a slim port display lead instead.
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I have both the docks, they are available in the UK through the Asus Shop.
The wireless dock is a lot smaller than you might expect. It comes with a charger which has a very big suppression core at one end. It will charge the Nexus 7 with a case fitted or even with the case open (doubled up) to expose the screen. It only works with the Nexus 7 in landscape mode and does not have any magnets to hold the Nexus 7 in place. It is far less fussy than the Google official Qi charger which requires almost millimeter precise positioning and barely works with most cases.
The wired dock is made of a semi transparent grey plastic that attracts grease marks like a neodymium magnet. You need to remove the case from your Nexus 7 for it to connect, it is a very snug fit. The base has a micro HDMI connector and a micro USB for charging. Unlike an MHL adaptor it does not need power to work. This is really most suitable for semi permanent use, if you use a case to protect your Nexus 7 you would probably be better off buying a slim port display lead instead.
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Cool. I ordered the wireless one from Amazon (for $70) after I made this thread. Even though it said "2 to 4 weeks" to ship, I actually just got the notification that it shipped today. Should be getting it by Tuesday. I was looking for a second standing Qi Charger (for work) since I use my Nexus 4 Orb at home. I'll see how it works with my N7 2013 as well as my N5. Do you have any experience using the wireless one with a N5?
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I don't have a Nexus 5 around to try it but recently read a review that said it worked well with the N5.
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I just ordered the corded one and it said I'll get it between march 25th and April 1st. Looking forward to it.
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Cool. I ordered the wireless one from Amazon (for $70) after I made this thread. Even though it said "2 to 4 weeks" to ship, I actually just got the notification that it shipped today. Should be getting it by Tuesday. I was looking for a second standing Qi Charger (for work) since I use my Nexus 4 Orb at home. I'll see how it works with my N7 2013 as well as my N5. Do you have any experience using the wireless one with a N5?
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Welp... Just received the wireless charger. First off, let me say, it works wonderfully with the N7 2013, which one would hope considering this Qi charger was made specifically for it. It does look pretty slick and is A LOT smaller than I was anticipating. However, I'm sad to say that it's going back to Amazon. The main reason is that it doesn't work with my Nexus 5 like I was hoping it would. I have my N5 in a Diztronic TPU case, and the bottom lip of the case apparently raises it just high enough to be out of range of the charging coils. It will charge without a case, but I'm not about to commit to taking it out of the case every single time I want to use this charger for my N5. The only reason I could justify paying this price was if I would be able to use it on my N7 AND N5. I guess I'll just wait for the Tylt Vu to go back on sale again and pick that up instead. Pretty disappointed.
It is surprisingly smaller than you expect, whoever took the promo pictures should give Tom Cruise a call.
Shame it's not compatible with your N5 in it's case, that is a little surprising as this is the most unfussy Qi charger I have used to date.
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Asus UK website currently offering 50% off wireless or wired docks for all new Nexus 7 2013 bought in March. Off also includes a free travel case.
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The cord is kinda short on this thing... Any suggestions on what longer cable may work?
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Bummer :/
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Welp... Just received the wireless charger. First off, let me say, it works wonderfully with the N7 2013, which one would hope considering this Qi charger was made specifically for it. It does look pretty slick and is A LOT smaller than I was anticipating. However, I'm sad to say that it's going back to Amazon. The main reason is that it doesn't work with my Nexus 5 like I was hoping it would. I have my N5 in a Diztronic TPU case, and the bottom lip of the case apparently raises it just high enough to be out of range of the charging coils. It will charge without a case, but I'm not about to commit to taking it out of the case every single time I want to use this charger for my N5. The only reason I could justify paying this price was if I would be able to use it on my N7 AND N5. I guess I'll just wait for the Tylt Vu to go back on sale again and pick that up instead. Pretty disappointed.
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Yeah I just got mine last week and I think I might be sending it back as well. The bottom lip isn't big enough to secure the N7 2013 while its in my poetic case so it doesn't really work as the "plot-and-charge-grab-and-go" solution that I hoped it would.
Bummer :crying:
Hey guys, currently I use ZENS dual qi pad, but unfortunately, it doesn't work good, when I try to charge a nexus 5 with a case on it, and nexus 7 together, so I though, I'll sell it, and buy 2 separate qi pads, but can't find one, that big enough, so it easer to find the charging sport, that was also why I bought the ZENS in first place, as it bigger than any other qi pads ther, thought to buy the single version, but they stop making the 1gen long ago, so I don't know what to buy.
Anyone ever seen a cheap/easy qi module for motomod phones? Several older phones with contacts allowed the addition of a qi module without messing with the micro usb port, such as the Galaxy S5... see link for image:
https://www.gadgets4geeks.com.au/We...ss-receiver-card-for-samsung-galaxy-s5-03.jpg
Anyone seen one of these cheaper qi module that fits a motomod (they sell for less than $5 on ebay) ? They are super thin, so would fit under a case without any sort of bump.
EDIT: I am well aware of the various Qi motomods that add wireless charging... the problem with those? You can't add a case of your choosing and it adds quite a bit to the thickness of the phone for a minimum $30.
Is there a comprehensive list of cases which actually support wireless charging?
I get similar issues with the Fold3. Most cases have that lip to help protect the camera, which just barely messes with the charging pad and causes no charging.
Any recommendations for a case for the fold4 that doesn't have a flip cover, which also fully supports the wireless charging?
Not a deal breaker, but I have previously invested in the OhSnap system (similar to magsafe) and works beautifully with my Note20) would love to continue using that.
I bought this case and while it does work great with wireless charging I'm very unhappy with it. Cost a lot of money and it doesn't seem very good at protecting the phone and has nothing over the hinge.
https://www.amazon.com/TORRAS-Shockproof-Military-Translucent-Protective/dp/B0B5CZYR4F/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1DRKVKSI0B81U&keywords=TORRAS+Shockproof+Galaxy+Z+Fold+4&qid=1674073023&sprefix=torras+shockproof+galaxy+z+fold+4%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc
..I just ordered this one (which is what I had for my Fold 3) that is even more expensive and it should arrive tomorrow evening. I had one for my fold 3 and it didn't really work well with the wireless charging, but I am willing to deal with that to protect the phone. Once I get it I will report back and let you know how well it works wireless charging.
https://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Unicorn-Full-Body-Protector-Kickstand/dp/B0B7MC26MS
Staying tuned!
Update!
Just put my fine new SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro case on my Z Fold 4 and sat it on my wireless charger. Good news! Its currently charging at 10w wirelessly -- so it works! wooohoo!
This case:
https://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Unicorn-Full-Body-Protector-Kickstand/dp/B0B7MC26MS?tag=xdaforum01-20
I am using this wireless charger so I can verify it's doing it at 10watts
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5L9NQWN?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details