Car Mount: Soundgate M2 quick review w/ pics - Nexus One Accessories

I just installed the Soundgate M2 car mount. So far, I'm impressed.
I had been looking for a low profile car mount that would work with any phone case.
I took some pictures of how it looks in the car.
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Wow like the sleek look. But how does it stay in place? Im guessing you need some type of clip holder? I personally like my phone naked but man this looks pretty rad.

You attach a flat disc either on your phone or case. Size of a quarter coin.
I can't even tell its there.

amazing....
that mount puts your n1 in a perfect location to make EVERYTHING electronic below it obsolete, instantly. ok, the AC is kinda 'portant, but that high dolla nav stuff is shot outta the water by the stuff on the n1.
nice mount. do you have a bluetooth reciever so you can continue to play tunes in the ca r after work ?

I do have a bt dangle, but it isn't perfect. I have handsfree Bluetooth through the factory stereo, but if I have both connected, the stereo "skips" often. So I just connect directly to aux.

Thanks for the review.
Was the discoloration around the M2 from the cleaning agent that comes with it? It seems like a perfect match for me, but according to review from Amazon, the cleaning agent is a bit too strong to discolor the surface.
If you don't mind, I'd love to see a close up of the disk that's attached to the phone/case.

The discoloration from the cleaning agent faded away after I wiped it with a moist paper towel.
There was discoloration on the case too, but it faded away also.

Good lookin setup
Wow thats a good lookin setup. I might have to get one now that i see it.
A 7 series Beemer and a Nexus One, hook me up with a job where you work... haha

Thanks. This was the only placement that didn't block anything else, eg. AC, view,iDrive display.
Oh, its an M5 though, not a 7 series.

kwan said:
Thanks. This was the only placement that didn't block anything else, eg. AC, view,iDrive display.
Oh, its an M5 though, not a 7 series.
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m5 ? fawk ! thats got to be a fun reward for hard work. enjoy !

Man... I linked this thing like a month and a half ago.. LMAO
Though, mine didn't have pictures. I'm thinkin' I might get it, and use it connected to my Gel case. And, just use it like at all times, and have a separate case when one releases to my liking

Not sure why this mount hasn't been more popular. It even comes with 2 attachments for the phone.

thanks for the pic.
looks like i'll have to find a case for my N1 and get this dock

dpdoughty said:
Wow thats a good lookin setup. I might have to get one now that i see it.
A 7 series Beemer and a Nexus One, hook me up with a job where you work... haha
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Beemer = BMW Motorcycle; Bimmer = BMW Car
kwan said:
Thanks. This was the only placement that didn't block anything else, eg. AC, view,iDrive display.
Oh, its an M5 though, not a 7 series.
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Nicely done man. I spotted the ///M on the gauges...
Hopefully I can get into another ///M a couple years after finishing law school... I miss my M3.

Nice find. It really looks great and this is going to make the wait VERY difficult for the official one.

Nice car, I actually missed the Nexus One in the pictures trying to figure out the model BMW it was..
I had the V1 radar detector and switched to the Escort 9500CI. You should check it out, it has built in GPS so it knows where all the Food Lion's are and never falses.. But the coolest thing is if you drive on a street everyday, it knows where all the falses are, but if it senses a police radar a mile away it goes crazy because it is a new KA, V1 would give me 1/4 miles warning...
Been looking for a 335I 6MT Sedan for months, can not find the one i want..
As for the mount, I am ordering one today, tired of waiting for Google to finally release one..

Thanks for all the comments.
Only little quirk about it, now that I've used it for a while is because it's attached to a semisoft case, I have to hold the bottom of the phone with my thumb to click on the icons. Otherwise it's solid. No movement even under hard acceleration.
Does the escort have a good K band detection? In my area its still about half k and half Ka.
Good luck on your search

i have a question... i have a 2008 infiniti G35.... My Dashboard dont come out like yours of course. can you put the phone in landscape mode with the dock? cause i want to use the Google Navi.

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i have a question... i have a 2008 infiniti G35.... My Dashboard dont come out like yours of course. can you put the phone in landscape mode with the dock? cause i want to use the Google Navi.
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It all has to do with where you place, and how you orient the disc that attaches to the phone/case

The disc doesnt release from the mount until you twist it well past horizontal, so if you have the phone resting on the dash, then it can stay on landscape mode.
But trying to place the disc at exactly the center of gravity to keep it horizontal without resting on something, would be impossible, especially during times when your car is taking turns or on curves.

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R.I.P HTC Fuze

Hello Everyone, Today I was riding my bike on such a beautiful day, i was listening to my music, i had it in my case and when i was crossing the street the phone had fallen on the road, i went to turn around to get it but i was too late, a freaking car had rolled it up. its a shame ive only had this phone for 3 months and i managed to screw it up, first time this has ever happened, i always baby my phones and this happens, it sucks so much and im so pissed. the funny thing is everything still works except the screen, so i was able to use my mobiler to see what i was doing on the phone so i could backup everything, hopefully i should be able to get a new one though
our thoughts will be with u and ur phone.
hopefully u will find a new phone soon.
sorry about your loss, was it insured?
Damn that sucks, I would be sick to my stomach.
No offense to your personal preferences, but I can't understand why people use cases. Just about everyone I know that uses a case, has had their phone fall out or they drop it while taking it out of the case. My buddy even had his phone pick-pocketed while in a bar. They bumped into him and unlatched the case, kind of funny though.
I just put my phones in a pants pocket all by themselves.
Aww man, that sucks. RIP
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Damn that sucks, I would be sick to my stomach.
No offense to your personal preferences, but I can't understand why people use cases. Just about everyone I know that uses a case, has had their phone fall out or they drop it while taking it out of the case. My buddy even had his phone pick-pocketed while in a bar. They bumped into him and unlatched the case, kind of funny though.
I just put my phones in a pants pocket all by themselves.
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Same here. In the pocket, screen towards leg.
I've had all four of my HTC devices survive that way
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Can we see some pics?
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I am sorry to hear of your loss. Can we see some pics?
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My God MAN!!! Have you no Soul!!! Guy's just lost a loved one and you want to feed your voyeristic hunger with PICTURES!!!??
Remember...all good phones go to heaven.
Edit: Would be interesting to view pictures so we can learn from this experience . That way, we can learn to safeguard our phones from faulty cases, asphalt and, oh yeah, Priuses.
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Edit: Would be interesting to view pictures so we can learn from this experience . That way, we can learn to safeguard our phones from faulty cases, asphalt and, oh yeah, Priuses.
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Uh huh, you couldn't resist either huh?
damn that sucks... i feel for ya and your poor poor phone...
Well I Took Some Pics of the Aftermath. Here are the Graphic Images
Ouch!
I had this nightmare scenario occur to me as I jumped on my bike to ride to the office. (finally warm here - even just for 2 days)
I put mine in a holster on my backpack (www.chromebags.com)...and only listen to music with one ear of my Discovery 855.
sorry to hear that, i too was riding because of the amazing weather, i was using the htc audio dongle which got ran over too but survived
OMG!!! lol...I can't look!!!!
Damn so sad lol.... not even the Invisible Shield could have prevented this!
Bahhh best of luck with your next one!
JFlitt
haha hopefully i should get a replacement soon, but ya if i do i will get a much better case, i wish i could get a bulletproof case for this thing, the funny thing is the screen was what got rolled up first and it did not crack whatsoever, the motherboard, camera, keyboard, sim card + memory card slot, speaker and all the buttons still work, the lcd has no cracks just a pressure mark. that touch screen is tough.
I know it is some serious wishfull thinking but have you opened the thing up and make sure your ribbon cable connecting the screen top half hasn't just been pull apart from the bottom half? Looks like the phone twisted pretty much around the slidin rails (understandably), but if everything works ok except you have no screen at all, I would be opening it up and checking the ribon cables. I have seen a service manual floating around somewhere, can't remember if it was here, but it gave instructions on openning the Raphael up
i have opened it up, i put it back together, but the thing was i didnt know how to take out the lcd panel so that i could see the wiring on that, the lcd cable attached to the motherboard was tightly connected. i basically got almost everything out of the lcd assembly except the lcd itself. the wire itself looks perfectly fine. its all good though, i will have a parts phone, i should hopefully be getting a free replacement soon
yesterday in class my teacher literally took my phones from my hands when i was texting. i thought she woudl just keep it til after class
(this is college mind you)
she then walked to the window and tossed it out. i was in shock i didnt even know how to react
luckily it was grass and no damage but still what the hell do you do in that situation

Bike Mount

Has anyone seen a mount for handle bars on a bike?
Ive searched around on eBay and places, but I cannot find any. I saw something on here a while back but I cannot find it now
jn_vista said:
Has anyone seen a mount for handle bars on a bike?
Ive searched around on eBay and places, but I cannot find any. I saw something on here a while back but I cannot find it now
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Like this maybe?
http://4u-kidi.com/info.php?itno=5548
has anyone tried this yet? if not...i guess i'll take one for the team...
it doesn't sound too safe for the phone
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it doesn't sound too safe for the phone
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you're right...it looks like crap lol. add me to the list of want-to-buy-high-quality-bike-mount please.
Ive already ordered it, I am supposed to get it soon, ill let you know whether or not its crap... Im pretty hard on my bike so it shall be a good test...
How about a mount for my motorcycle?
Update: Hmmmm....seems to be made for I-phone but worth a shot? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Google-Nexus-One-Motorcycle-Mount-Holder-FREE-SHIPPING/220544648893
I also ordered one... for $10 its not too bad.
Then again, I'm holding a five hundred dollar phone to a thousands dollar bike with a ten dollar piece of plastic.
Since this ships from HK, itll take a while to arrive in the states.
I missed the package today, I'll pick mine up tomorrow I'll mount it up and take pics.. I'll probably throw my ipod touch in there for the trial run (depending on fit) I'd rather not have the nexus break first go round
Well, I got mine yesterday, decided to go out on a little bike ride and test it out. (with an Ipod) it worked awesomely didnt fall out once, I can safely say that i trust it to hold to my $577 phone to my $1000 bike...
It was well worth the 16 bucks total (including shipping)!
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This is the Bike Mount I got
http://4u-kidi.com/info.php?itno=5548
very sturdy and screws right onto the handlebars
Wow, thanks for the pictures.
No chance of the N1 falling out due to bumps in the road/ recoil from breaking too fast? It's comforting to at least hear the sturdiness of the mount.
Wow.. that thing is rather large on the bars. Wouldnt be any room for my Garmin on the stem with the phone taking up half the bars.
Yeah, but you can stand it vertically if you have a need for more room.. it doesn't shake or move really at all, the whole swivel tightens down so it doesn't move out of place
the clip itself is very sturdy too, i can hold the whole unit upside down and shake it.. (did it over my bed) and the n1 doesn't fall out or even move.
Does it fit 31.8 bars?
yes, it has two rubber pieces to fit smaller bars too, its basically a hinge that goes around your bars.. and then you screw it tight
Too bad its doesnt do Ant+ so I could integrate my Powertap.
Thanks for the review nelson. How often do you ride? Since you say it's sturdy...I might take the chance. Maybe I'll wait until rainy season is over first before biting though, just in case something else comes out.
p.s. Are those shimano 105s?
That's my tandem bike, it's dead winter here (chicago) so i haven't ridden since Sept, but I try to go 1000-2000 a summer, sometimes more depending on the weather.. last year was very fair so it was perfect for riding
yes, they came with TZ30s, and I replaced those immediately
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That's my tandem bike, it's dead winter here (chicago) so i haven't ridden since Sept, but I try to go 1000-2000 a summer, sometimes more depending on the weather.. last year was very fair so it was perfect for riding
yes, they came with TZ30s, and I replaced those immediately
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What kind of tandem do you have? I have a 2009 Cannondale Road tandem. I also had a 1977 Santana tandem (I forget the model) that had the old Sachs 5 group on it. It was slightly too big for me so I sold it last year.
I also have a 1988 Schwinn Tempo, a Pinarello F4:13 and a Blue RC6. I have a Fuji 29'er as well but I dont ride it as much as I wish I could.

Time to excercise...work out cases?

Hey all.
Spring is coming, and I usually start to work out again around this time of year. It's warm out, and I want to run. This time last year, I had an iPhone, I had an armband for it, but never really liked it. I also didn't care as much about the phone. Has anyone found a good way to keep your superphone safe while working out?
wii excellent question. I love running. Just recently discovered runstar in the market. I am ready to go.
But unlike the iphone unfortunately the nexus one does not have a variety of 3rd party support
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Try an iphone armband? They are not _that_ different in dimensions.
119 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm on Nexus One
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm on the iphone
Hi Guys,
I do a fair bit of running and wanted to take my Nexus One for GPS tracking my run. I use this armband. Very comfortable on your arm, and the phone fits perfectly.
Hope that helps.
I cant tell from the Amazon photo... Is that one thick, or does the phone just fit in there?
You have a side view of it?
Thx!
I too am looking for one...
I'm in the market for an armband as well. Thats why I clicked on this post
Anyway, I'd like to add that CardioTrainer (free version) is hands down the best work out app I've found. Amazing amount of options and settings for the free version. Its really fun to use for tracking in all kinds of workouts. I even fire it up when I play tennis and golf.
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I'm in the market for an armband as well. Thats why I clicked on this post
Anyway, I'd like to add that CardioTrainer (free version) is hands down the best work out app I've found. Amazing amount of options and settings for the free version. Its really fun to use for tracking in all kinds of workouts. I even fire it up when I play tennis and golf.
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I just did a large 8k run, and I have a belkin iphone armband.. my nexus one fits in there perfectly, and the opening is at the top so the headphones fit great.
only downside to cardiotrainer is that it eats your battery! I was at 100 charge when I started and down to 70/60 when I was done.
I had the same issue with Cardio Trainer until I set the GPS to sample every 10 seconds (settings in CardioTrainer). The default I beleive is 1 second, which is a bit excessive...
Yeah there is somthing going on there. I'd lower most of the settings if its that bad.
On my jogs, which range from 3 miles to 6 miles, I use cardiotrainer and stream Pandora with 100% 3g the entire time and at most it uses 20% of the battery.
Thanks for the tip on the belkin. I'll give it a whirl
Looks like everyone likes the armband approach. Maybe I'm just too OCD to like it. I feel off balance or something.
Honestly I'd rather just have it strapped to my chest or something. But I used to use the belkin, I gave it away with my iphone, but if that's your thing, definately go for the belkin, it rocks.
Hey guys,
Just wanted to let you know that I bought this at a local store for 20€. Fits the N1 like a glove, lets you plug in the headphones, has a nice touch and a firm grip and the touchscreen works if you touch it through the plastic front, don't know how. Please ask me if there is any other thing you'd like to know.
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Thank you. I've been looking for something like this a long time. A bit pricey, but worth it, it seems.
Glad to be of help
L2search plz....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=38492567
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I'm not a fan of armbands. I just use generic waist belt case to hold my nexus and this rocketfish bluetooth headset from bestbuy. I can't post a link here but do a search on their website "rocketfish bluetooth" sku is 9246862.
Its my first bluetooth headset and I like it alot. I can answer calls, change tracks, up/down volume without touching my phone. No more tangles with headphone cables.

Does anyone have this dock..

laying around in house to see if it will work for our G2X?
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-ECR-D1B7BEGSTA-SGH-i997-Multimedia-microUSB/dp/B004WOBN3I
I know its not for the LG, but its a micro USB and has everything working for it including the size ( i think).
If we can not find a decent LG dock, then this one might be a good option... but dont know if it will work for our phones or not. So hoping someone has one laying around at home that they can try out and report back.
Looks like it works with the Infuse 4G. Compare sizes and see if it'll work.
Possibly. The Infuse 4G was huge:
http://www.sizeasy.com/page/size_co...tion-vs-T-Mobile-G2x-vs-iPhone-4-vs-Infuse-4G
If there is a backplate, it should fit in there with room to spare. Might not be a good fit but it'd work. For $50 bucks though I'd think I'd want something tailored specifically to my device.
agreed... i rather get something for the phone.. but doesnt look like LG has any decent docks that does activate the dock features and all.....
from all I keep reading on the desk dock.. it doesnt really do much other then hold it in place.
I don't know, the dimensions given by Amazon are Product Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches which, after you consider the excess on the side, might be a snug fit. Although, given the specs I've found on the Infuse, either these dimensions are wrong or it's not for the Infuse, but more of a Samsung brand charger than a specific handset and, again, is labeled wrong by Amazon.
No matter what, the mini USB is in the correct location. And even if it's a little wider, it still looks better than anything offered by either LG or anyone else. If you try it or anyone else, post up. Cause I'm interested!
I will buy it and post a mini review for you guys, it looks like a perfect fit.
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I will buy it and post a mini review for you guys, it looks like a perfect fit.
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If it fits I buy one. Definitely post some pictures.
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I will buy it and post a mini review for you guys, it looks like a perfect fit.
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Awesome! I look forward to it!
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I will buy it and post a mini review for you guys, it looks like a perfect fit.
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Any update on this? I too am looking for something JUST like this.
wow... nice dock.. and checking the sized.. the G2 is significantly smaller than the infuse.. this should actually work.. hazaaaaa. Did anyone buy this yet?
You can always return it to amazon with no issue if it doesn't work eh?
Why not one of these universal ones on ebay? Link to my search: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=un...+cradle&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Particularly this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-DESKT...689784?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2ec60c78
They are soooo much cheaper and I would think reception to the cell tower (4G Internet) would be less likely to be interfered with if none of the rear surface area is covered. With my G2 I noticed that my connection speed and number of bars was a lot lower when I laid it flat on a table. When I either propped it up on the table, or held it flat with just my finger tips (basically leaving the back uncovered) the connection was fast and strong again.
I like this idea too because I can place it anywhere in the room for best reception and run an extension cable to it to keep it charged, while using the the 4G with wifi hotspot on my PC.
I wonder which is best as a homemade tripod. At those prices I could buy 1 of each and try them all.
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Any update on this one Huntman? Dont know if you got this ordered or not... just curious
Well, I just purchased it. Used the super saver shipping (5-8 [email protected] charge) so I guess we'll know in 5-8 days.
I'll post pics and final judgement as to whether or not it works...
I have the official LG desk and car docks. The desk is not fancy, but it hold the phone up, you just have to plug the power cable in if you're placing the phone in the horizontal orientation.
The car dock is great, solid, great fit. But I may remove the magnet that tells the phone to go into "car mode", since generally that's not helpful to me.
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I have the official LG desk and car docks. The desk is not fancy, but it hold the phone up, you just have to plug the power cable in if you're placing the phone in the horizontal orientation.
The car dock is great, solid, great fit. But I may remove the magnet that tells the phone to go into "car mode", since generally that's not helpful to me.
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can the car dock be mounted to my dashboard? i don't like sticking to windshield.
anyone pick this up yet?
I got it today... and it is sexy!!!
Now for the low down:
-Yes, the phone will connect in (w/o a cover on only)
-there is a gap though on either side, maybe a 1/4" at most
Even w/the gaps, I can still place it on it's side and the phone stays connected,
although, since it's being held up by the slim-usb connector, I can't see it being
good for the phone.
Now for the bummer (well, kinda) to get full functionality of the dock, you have to DL 'Samsung Home Dock' app from the store. Now, since it's free, you wouldn't think it was so bad, until you find out itlooks for the specific samsung fingerprint in the build.prop in order to install (to DL from market as well, I just took the apk file from xda.) So, now I need to find a build.prop that will sneak me through this little speed bump. Shouldn't be hard, just not enough time to search it out tonight.
Fortunately, the speakers on the G2x are so bad ass, even w/o the addt'l speaker built into the dock, it still kicks it out.
I'll get pics posted tomorrow after work.
Over all, considering our options, I think it's a winner!
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I got it today... and it is sexy!!!
Now for the low down:
-Yes, the phone will connect in (w/o a cover on only)
-there is a gap though on either side, maybe a 1/4" at most
Even w/the gaps, I can still place it on it's side and the phone stays connected,
although, since it's being held up by the slim-usb connector, I can't see it being
good for the phone.
Now for the bummer (well, kinda) to get full functionality of the dock, you have to DL 'Samsung Home Dock' app from the store. Now, since it's free, you wouldn't think it was so bad, until you find out itlooks for the specific samsung fingerprint in the build.prop in order to install (to DL from market as well, I just took the apk file from xda.) So, now I need to find a build.prop that will sneak me through this little speed bump. Shouldn't be hard, just not enough time to search it out tonight.
Fortunately, the speakers on the G2x are so bad ass, even w/o the addt'l speaker built into the dock, it still kicks it out.
I'll get pics posted tomorrow after work.
Over all, considering our options, I think it's a winner!
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Were you able to get the samsung home dock app working?
Any pics you were able to take of it?
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Were you able to get the samsung home dock app working?
Any pics you were able to take of it?
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Sorry, been swamped w/work. I've tried some customizing in the build.prop, but I don't have the experience to figure it out. So no go on the samsung app just yet, but I haven't given up.
As far as the pics, I've just got to UL to my computer to post them. Will do tonight.
Doesn't Mugen Battery offer one specifically for the O2x/G2x?
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Were you able to get the samsung home dock app working?
Any pics you were able to take of it?
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Here are some pics of the dock, with and w/o my G2x in it. I want to apologize for the fingerprint smudges that are all over it... Who am I kidding, all that proves is how much I love this phone and use it.
Anyway, on w/the pics.
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Dock itself, sans phone[obviously]
rear view of dock. here you can see the built in speaker, speaker line out and the mini usb [power] connector.
A good [but very smudgy fingerprint-tastic] view of the phone in cradle.
This is a close up of the gap.
To be fair, as I've said in a previous post, I can set it on it's side while the phone is in and it doesn't sway at all due to how far in the usb connector fits. Still, I have to think it wouldn't be healthy to place it on it's side w/o some kind of cushion. I'm in the works of forming a silicone slide to custom fit it. Once I have time to do it right that is. I'll post pics after I'm done.
As far as getting the Samsung Desk Home to install, I still haven't figured out how to properly modify the build.prop to recognize it . I've got a post in the modding are of xda for assistance. The last thing I want to do is somehow brick my phone for a dock app [although I would LOOOOVE to be able to use that line out w/my google music beta as an alarm!] but no response yet.

Tired of not having a kickstand? Don't want to spend money on a dock?

I made this bad boy with some cardboard, staples and electrical tape.
Ohh yeahhh
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Pics?
Sent from my Samsung Epic 4G
anyone know how to resize images using the img tag? i feel like an idiot lol
Can't...stop...laughing XD
Not the sexiest homemade project I've seen but it does look like it would get the job done.
ShooterMcED said:
Not the sexiest homemade project I've seen but it does look like it would get the job done.
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You kidding?
That is THE sexiest usage of electrical tape i've ever seen!
Try this my friend:
http://www.dessinemoiunobjet.com/iphone-and-itouch-paper-stand-dock/
Works with the Epic pretty well but you need to use thick cardstock or it won't support the heavy phone...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkdesigner/3928410359/
Good Idea.... wrong execution. I do admire your bravery to post it though. Here are a couple of hangers i've made. The one on the table was for my Samsung Omnia, and the 2nd is for the epic that sits on the vent slots. They are made of 14g fence wire that I had laying around.I've since panted the hanger for the epic.
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If enough people like it them, i might make instruction on how to make them
And starskyrob it doesnt matter what anone else says. as long as your happy with the end result of what you made thats all that matters.
..... that's actually really frigging clever. Why the blazes did I not think of this. *considers cannibalizing a hanger at home.
.... just...genius.
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Ugly as sin but at least it works. Guess mines not much better. I got board at work one day and used some card board on my stand Now taking pre orders
Don't mind that last two pics, they were from a crappy Iphone
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..... that's actually really frigging clever. Why the blazes did I not think of this. *considers cannibalizing a hanger at home.
.... just...genius.
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Thx! Yea, i saw how to make the one that stands on the table, from a video on Youtube, which i can no longer find.... But i've actually have made a few of these for friends and a couple for myself, just by looking at my first one (the one that stands on the table) for an example.
I no long have the omnia, or i'd love to show you how it looks to have a phone in it... the pic really doesnt do it justice.
Taking your time is key, making sure every bend is not too tight or to lose. Just use your phone as a template.
I'd like to see what you make!
Ummm the desktop charger for the epic is a kickstand. That's why there is that circular groove in the front of it with a lil strip of rubber in the middle. Slide out keyboard the open battery door then horizontally place phone in groove. Works great for watching movies on a plane.
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Try this my friend:
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Works with the Epic pretty well but you need to use thick cardstock or it won't support the heavy phone...
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That's pretty cool. Thanks for posting!
Ya'll are ghetto! Just find a business card holder at your local office supply store. They're cheap, and they at least look like they belong on an office desk. Doesn't the night maintenance staff throw your "stands" away every night because it looks like you left trash on your desk?
They were contributing... May not have been much, but its more then what I can say for you.
And the titles says "dont want to spend money"
Trolls be lurking. Do it somewhere else plz.
Like a boss
haha pretty awesome dock you got there XD
http://www.instructables.com/id/Binder-Clip-Phone-Car-Mount/
This is by far the simplest and most effective dock to make it works anywhere and can be made adjustable by clipping in onto a piece of metal or thin wood will take some pics of mine. have made 3 so far 2 for my friends takes about 10 min tops to make one , you do need shrinking tube.
Worked up one of these yesterday. Its BOSS. I love it and it actually feels morebdurable than something id spend ~$20 on
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jackal516 said:
They were contributing... May not have been much, but its more then what I can say for you.
And the titles says "dont want to spend money"
Trolls be lurking. Do it somewhere else plz.
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So you mean to tell me you have a $550 phone and don't want to spend an extra $20-$30 for an actual dock or $2 on a biz card holder like the one guy suggested cmon. I took a flight to vegas I was watching movies with my epic standing up in the desktop battery charger. THAT'S BOSS AND EVERYONE WAS LIKE DAMN LOOK AT THIS BALLER. Not damn look at this dude with a beamer that just ran outta gas. Which I would point and lol.
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