Has anyone received their Seidio dock yet?
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/crjhnx1-bkc.htm
Will this be our only option for a dock? I'd like a dock with a magnet that puts the phone in dock mode like the Droid dock.
I want to get some cool Nexus One accessories but want to make sure something better isn't in the works.
That's just a cradle...not a dock. Google's release of the Nexus One dock is imminent.
uansari1 said:
That's just a cradle...not a dock. Google's release of the Nexus One dock is imminent.
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What's the difference between a dock and a cradle? This cradle allows you to charge and sync.
Do we know for sure that Google will release their own accessories? I thought they were farming all accessories out to Seidio. Although we did see the FCC info on the car dock awhile back.
Is there any time line on Google released accessories?
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What's the difference between a dock and a cradle? This cradle allows you to charge and sync.
Do we know for sure that Google will release their own accessories? I thought they were farming all accessories out to Seidio. Although we did see the FCC info on the car dock awhile back.
Is there any time line on Google released accessories?
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Oh, I only looked at the title Seidio used to describe it. If it charges and syncs, then I guess it is a dock.
Yes, we know that Google is releasing a car dock and home dock. The dock that Google is releasing first, is supposedly the home dock. It supposedly has audio output and bluetooth connectivity, in addition to charging the phone. So you can sync wirelessly, or hook it to your stereo to listen to music. The home dock will cost about $40.
I just found this:
http://www.androidguys.com/2010/01/25/nexus-dock-details-emerge/
Sounds like the Google dock is coming soon.
irishrally said:
I just found this:
http://www.androidguys.com/2010/01/25/nexus-dock-details-emerge/
Sounds like the Google dock is coming soon.
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Yeah, believe it or not, I broke this on the 21st a few hours before even the Android blogs caught wind of it. (yes, I'm taking credit, damnit!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=621661
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Yeah, believe it or not, I broke this on the 21st a few hours before even the Android blogs caught wind of it. (yes, I'm taking credit, damnit!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=621661
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Nice. I should have searched, I suppose.
Has anyone heard anything on these official Asus accessories?
http://www.netbooknews.com/24460/official-asus-eee-pad-transformer-accessories-on-the-way/
In particular I'm interested in the USB accessory. While I might purchase the dock it would be nice to have the option of whether or not to carry the dock around with me all the time. Having the USB add on which be perfect for those times.
I bought 3 Samsung Galaxy Travel Desktop Docks from Amazon thinking sticking with Samsung branded would be a safe bet but I was wrong.
It's very flimsy and didn't properly register being docked most of the time or would go from registering being docked to not by the slights movement.
So I'm returning them today and looking for something that feels much more solid and less flaky without breaking the bank. I need it to also work with a S-View like case on it.
Does anyone have any desktop docks from prior devices that work well and aren't a ton of money?
Thanks!
So, Phonearena has a few articles on how you can get wireless charging on the S4 now, but they involve a third-party wireless receiver (read: back cover) that looks like it adds a considerable amount of thickness to the phone -- far too much to fit into a case not designed for it. The receiver also won't be shipping for another 3-4 weeks. They've also released a charging pad (which doubles as a dock), but it looks goofy and just uses the Qi standard anyway, so there are plenty of options out there for that portion of the charging.
My question is: Are there other available receivers that actually work? eBay (and the like) displays a list of Galaxy S4 receivers (basically a little flat mat that sits on top of the battery and connects to the Qi hubs inside the back cover), but I'm extremely iffy on ordering any electronics from China unless they're proven...and all of the receivers listed are from mainland China. Has anyone given one of them a shot? And if so, are there any that work efficiently and don't cause problems?
I know, for the future, that Samsung has said they will have a wireless hub (mat) and receiver out sometime soon...but they said the same thing about the Galaxy S3, and it was never released. I trust the word of Samsung about as much as I trust the word of the IRS right now.
Anyone with experiences??
I feel the same way about china electronics, but I do have a Metrans brand one on the way I'm thinking sometime this week, I also go in on the indiegogo Monsterwatts receiver which probably wont show up till June.
so far all the info that I've read up in these forums about the receivers is that with just the Receiver the NFC does not work after installation, one guy used a note 2 NFC antenna to get it working. This sounds like too much fumbling to me and I prefer a sounder solution.
the official receiver covers are starting to show up in both white and black colors (black just recently) they cost 50 bucks and as you mentioned add considerable thickness. the cost doesn't bother me as much as the added thickness, which is what's holding me back from buying it.
The route I'm going to take for the time being is to try the receivers, if it works and does not add any bulge to the rear of the phone while disabling NFC, I could live with that.
maybe if they come out with a decent case for the official receiver cover I might get it.
I don't really use NFC anyway (who does), so that's an acceptable option for me. I have two people at work that I actually *would* use NFC stuff with, and we can just send files to each other without it anyway. Since Verizon has been so gracious as to make sure none of the devices on its network (outside of Nexus devices) can use Google Wallet, I really have no other reason to use NFC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2296301
Need to read thru his post. Yes, while the receiver is from china, the NFC is functional.
I ordered one from the UK and got it shipped to the US. Am I worried its from china? Not really its 20-30 bucks. It would be the last time I lose that amount.
I will agree that eBay has a lot of knock offs but its the chance you take.
I would like to see a Samsung product out as well, but this will have to do until they put something out.
The main reason Im trying it is because Im tired of looking for a desktop charger that I can use the S4 with while its in a case.
Good luck to ya!
that dude's thread confuses me, he shows some youtube video about a Sview case and how it doesn't close flush with the receiver and says you need to press it hard be careful not to crack your screen... after that he lost me.
I just want a thin receiver that I can slip in the rear without the bulge and closing issues, even if NFC is a NO-GO that's fine with me haha.
I purchased this http://www.ebay.com/itm/121111622748?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
The item does work fine, does NFC work I don't know as I never use it but I will try and find out in the near future.
Item was received quickly and "worked" out of the box but the phone would slide off of the touchstone fairly quick, I had modded multiple phones to work with touchstones including my galaxy nexus so I gad these laying around http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D401-N52&cat=168
some N52 magnets, and after checking polarities and moving everything around it now works great and holds the phone very securely.
Charge rate looks to be about 800mA peaking at 615mA incoming charge while the phone is on, Average draw while off the charger is about 200mA with same apps running so about 800mA I do not know what it should be giving out but this is more than enough to charge.
Thought people would like to hear about this and am willing to help if necessary.
nice but I am already invested in QI charging pads.
I think that's the trend anyway, I'm surprised there are still an ample supply of touchstone chargers and palm pre back plates still in the market.
galaxy808 said:
nice but I am already invested in QI charging pads.
I think that's the trend anyway, I'm surprised there are still an ample supply of touchstone chargers and palm pre back plates still in the market.
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They are being supplied by third parties lately. I try and get the originals only though..
I also had a Qi Nexus 4 but I missed the magnetic pull of the pre I had and the galaxy nexus I modded so I did this.
And I can get a proclip for my car and these make amazing car chargers, which is the main reason I purchased the touchstone version.
SoM3_Idi0t said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2296301
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That link + this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256339
= no need to create a new thread asking the same question!
KryptosXLayer2 said:
That link + this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256339
= no need to create a new thread asking the same question!
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I wouldn't have created a thread if either of those had helped :good:
The first thread is fairly useful...but is very hard to understand. Also, that solution is pretty much only available overseas for some time. My thread is about using this functionality in North America...which is a totally different story. It's possible to order his solution, but it would cost in the neighborhood of like $75 for the receiver alone...much more than any other available solution.
This thread about looking at options and figuring out what they are.
hotleadsingerguy said:
I wouldn't have created a thread if either of those had helped :good:
The first thread is fairly useful...but is very hard to understand. Also, that solution is pretty much only available overseas for some time. My thread is about using this functionality in North America...which is a totally different story. It's possible to order his solution, but it would cost in the neighborhood of like $75 for the receiver alone...much more than any other available solution.
This thread about looking at options and figuring out what they are.
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I got the cheapest possible solution I could find on eBay and/or other Chinese sites like AliExpress.
The charger, including a 5V 1.5A wall charger cost me just under $30 ad I got the the Qi receiver for $23. Both prices including S&H from China. It took less than two weeks before I received those items. The reason why I choose this solution was because I wanted to keep the S4 as slim as possible, and also be able to use the flip cover. To get it cheap is also a bonus.
The charge rate is at 640ma, and the bulge the Qi receiver is making is not visible. I removed the thin plastic film from the backside of the receiver and shaved off as much plastic from the inside of the plastic cover as I dared. There was a small visible bulge before those small modification. After the modification one can still "sense" the Qi receiver, but it is not visible or make the phone wobbly when lying on its back.
The only downside beside the rather low charging rate from this kit is the poor quality of the wall charger. It gets very hot and the solution should have been replaced with a micro USB port on the charging pad to make it more versatile when it comes to replacing wall chargers. The pad is also made too glossy and has an annoying sound when the charging initiate and a continuos overly bright status light. I removed the internal speaker and also dimmed the light with some standard paper. The kit can be modified with other housing solutions, and I was thinking of maybe install it inside a small paper-book or something that is a more "standard" item on a nightstand I will just have to check how hot the charging plate and/or the S4 gets before I try out any mods like that.
My recommendation is; Get an iQ charging receiver on eBay. The one I got is OK, but I might have chosen the oddly shaped Qi receiver after the reviews I have read. There is also rumours about a v2 of this slimmest receiver available. Probably wise to sit on the fence a bit longer. I would also advise to stay clear of those cheapest T-100 kind of charging pads that you can find everywhere for $25-$40. I would rather get the Nokia DT-910 or the genuine Samsung charging pad (are there two different kinds of those; one with a micro USB input and another with a standard charging plug?) In Norway both those chargers costs around 40-45 British pounds
Here is a few pics of my kit:
The other threads do not claim that they are UK/EU based.
Lots of usefull information in both. Bubbles post was to verify that the NFC works with the receiver he got.
You should probably do some research on your own.
and BTW, the cost to have just the reciever is £16.99. which is 25$ US.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=£16.99+to+US+Dollar
Your post is a dupe. Sorry. It just is.
Here's what I'd like to buy: EDD-S20JWEGSTA - Samsung Smart Dock Multimedia Hub ... But I don't want to spend $99 on it. The cheapest I could find it was about $68 ($5 ship) on Amazon.
Has anyone found a cheaper alternative? A knock-off brand? A Chinese version? (admit it, the Chinese can be good at making cheap off-brand accessories ... when they work right)
EDIT: It's noteworthy that I'm looking specifically to charge the device, use HDMI out, and USB OTG. Anything short of this would be a waste of time for me.
Also interested in a dock that supports HDMI, OTG, and charging.
Aou said:
Here's what I'd like to buy: EDD-S20JWEGSTA - Samsung Smart Dock Multimedia Hub ... But I don't want to spend $99 on it. The cheapest I could find it was about $68 ($5 ship) on Amazon.
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You can get it for 1/2 price if you register with Samsung. Search the forum for details.
CZ Eddie said:
You can get it for 1/2 price if you register with Samsung. Search the forum for details.
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I did check into that and registered with Samsung, but the coupon they sent me only works for items that are $50 or less. Lamesauce.