Seidio Desktop Dock-Landcape - HTC Sensation

I had to use my ebay bux before they expired and got the Seidio desktop cradle, landscape version. In the box is a travel charger and the dock of course. With it, installed the insert already there so that you can use the dock out of the box without a case. The great thing about this dock is that I have the Seidio Active case with kickstand (also have the holster as well but that's another thread lol) and to use this dock all you need to do is remove the insert. Viola! the case fits the dock perfectly!
And another thing for all you guys/gals/ghouls and ghosts.....the dock actually launches the clock or dock mode. I prefer it didn't personally, because the wife hates it when the screen lights up in the middle of the night.
Taking the phone on and off the dock is pretty self-explanatory. You have to pretty much line up the port with the phone so that it seats properly. Any deviation from the angel will just not work.
On the back of the dock is the Seidio logo. When plugged in via AC or USB, the dock has a line that "underlines" the word Seidio. IMO better than any LED blaring.
The only negative I have for this dock, besides the price...which brings me to another topic....craigsdocks.com, my initial PORTRAIT dock, made in the good ol' USA and still going strong and much better build quality IMO, which can be purchased for a few dollars more, but worth it in every way. The only thing is with craigsdocks.com, when docking, those docks DO NOT go into any dock mode, but can be finagled by using a good conditional program like llama profiles.
Now back to topic..lol....the only negative for the Seidio dock is that in my instance, when docked and goes into dock mode, the phone gets too warm for my tastes. I downloaded an app called no dock from the market to keep it from going into dock mode and since then the temp of the phone has dissipated.
Bottom line, would I recommend this dock? For what I paid for it, hell yes. At full retail of 30 usd? Not really, I'd pay about 20 usd shipped.
Here are the pics snapped up today. Enjoy! As usual, post any questions you may have.
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thats a nice dock. i might get one soon. just got me a car dock for 10 bucks and its the oem tmobile one

s10shane said:
thats a nice dock. i might get one soon. just got me a car dock for 10 bucks and its the oem tmobile one
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I wouldn't advise to buy directly from the retailer unless you have personal preferences to do so. I saved a bunch by looking on ebay from a reputable seller. That reminds me, I forgot to give the seller feedback lol....

I have this dock to, I love it. It works with all the cases I have except for the otterbox that I had. Definitely well worth the 19 dollars I spent on it.
sent from my Sensation 4G

s10shane said:
thats a nice dock. i might get one soon. just got me a car dock for 10 bucks and its the oem tmobile one
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Where did you manage to score 1 of those?

Differentiation said:
Where did you manage to score 1 of those?
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ebay lol.. check out my thread i put up a link where to get one.. i got it for 10 bucks out the door and tmobile sells them for 30 dollars.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18735657#post18735657

looks very nice.
what TPU are you useing?

ts-ascii said:
looks very nice.
what TPU are you useing?
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Not tpu, its the seidio active kickstand case.

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My Home Cradle/Charger

I recently saw this and made sense to me to get the sucker. I have my N1 in front, my iTouch in the back and my wife's SE can be charged on the last remaining slot.
This unit is really small, pretty well belt and comes in black/silver/pink. And they have the 3 or 2 charging slots and come with either a 6 tip package or you can pick and choose 4 tips, according to what you want to charge.
Here's the unit, I got the silver 3 slot version. It has a on/off switch on the back as well in case you want to just turn off the unit when not in use.
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The seller, idaptweb.com. Its a great site, but communication is lacking. I received this unit in about a week. Ships from Spain I think.
There's no possible way that can be good for the micro usb port of your nexus. Or any device for that matter. Get your rma ready!
What privacy screen do you have on that iphone in your pic?
InGeNeTiCs said:
There's no possible way that can be good for the micro usb port of your nexus. Or any device for that matter. Get your rma ready!
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That's what I initially thought as well. But to me its pretty sturdy. I have the OEM cradle at work as my backup anyways. But I will continue to monitor it just in case.
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What privacy screen do you have on that iphone in your pic?
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It's an iTouch actually. The privacy screen is from proporta.com. They do have iphone privacy screen protectors as well. Its a very well made product IMO.
UPDATE:
I continue to use this "universal" charger at home and have the OEM one at work. I have NOT had any issues with the bottom of the headset. The unit is well made and so is the N1.
Here is another "universal" charger as well. About 100 bux USD on this site but looks pretty contemporary as well. I have not used this one, but from the looks of it, the base is a cushion type base, that gives a bit to hold the devices.
http://www.hedonics.com/store/prodinfo.asp?number=09516&variation=&aitem=13&mitem=48#
the first charger dock stand thing is almost the ugliest thing i have ever seen posted on the forum, and the pic of the glass one with the PSP on it looks stupid as well..
these types of stands will wear out the micro usb port over time
my .02
Damn, a little malicious, no? LOL
For the asthetics, its ok in my book. Each his/her/it own. You can rub your
.02 up your collective tight twat and ask for change at your local KMart.
As for the wearing down of the port, it may but by the time that happens, I may be on to my next handset. Just my .02
malicious85 said:
the first charger dock stand thing is almost the ugliest thing i have ever seen posted on the forum, and the pic of the glass one with the PSP on it looks stupid as well..
these types of stands will wear out the micro usb port over time
my .02
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If not for the apple accessories, I would have told you to wait until Energizer released one of those pad-charge-capable batteries for the N1.
Also, if you use the pins instead of the microUSB connector a la desktop/car dock, the phone charges RIDICULOUSLY faster. I've had data, GPS, music, etc. with my phone docked and it still went up 20% in charge during a less than 10 minute trip. I wish I could make something like that up. (It was uncomfortably warm, but definitely usable)

2800mAh battery

I just saw this, maybe its of interest to the chubby chasers
Fatten up your Nexus One
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I just saw this, maybe its of interest to the chubby chasers
Fatten up your Nexus One
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Awesome. I might get one, use this in the empty space created by the new battery panel and use the older battery. Cheap 32GB SD card (BTW: SD cards are ALWAYS cheaper then MicroSD cards and higher speeds )
that looks so much better than those ugly backpacks they had for the g1. I may actually purchase one of these.
when and where can we get these?
zachthemaster said:
when and where can we get these?
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Link was in the first post?
Volker1 said:
I just saw this, maybe its of interest to the chubby chasers
Fatten up your Nexus One
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Mmmm, imagine that with a built in micro->sd adapter and sim switcher, that would be a _useful_ bit of kit
Really doesn't look that bad for all that extra bat power...
if only it still fit in the desktop dock...
Great find! just finished placing my order. Will compare it with my G1 phone size when my product arrives.
I just ordered one as well.
I'll post my findings and pics once I receive it.
Now all I have to do is find a case for it.
Too bad I already got the Innocase
With that backpack, It's not only that the case won't fit. I won't need a case at all. It will protect the back with the new back cover. The unprotected parts of my phone with that new cover would just be mostly metal and the screen.
Does this still allow you to use the desktop dock? or will I have to take out the extended battery.. put in the old battery and then dock it up?
Post lots of pictures for the rest of us that are still on the fence please!
yo
can u please give me a link where i can buy that sd corverter.. thanks in advance
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.27001
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Does this still allow you to use the desktop dock? or will I have to take out the extended battery.. put in the old battery and then dock it up?
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It works with their dock.
I'm not sure about the factory dock.
It won't work with the factory dock. ANY kind of case won't allow you to fit into the factory dock. There is zero room for additional padding.
I ended up putting my dock behind my dash in my car and just using it as a bluetooth receiver until A2DP works with the BlueStar module (Bluetooth Onstar replacement)
confirmed shipping 2 day. Double the battery power, can't wait. I aint had a phone last me the whole day wit out charging or changing the battery since my first gen razr
I think mine comes in tomorrow. I'll post pics once I get it.
It all depends if signature is required.
Mine arrived yesterday, only had a chance to do a charge last night, will take a closer look tonight.
First impressions are really about the replacement back cover:
It would reasonably easily unlatch and fall off from a bump or a short fall, which means the battery could, in turn, also fall out.
Unlike the original cover, there's no clear window over the camera or flash LED, which means dust/liquid splashes etc get in the holes a lot easier.
I'll have a closer look tonight, the microsd => sd reverse adapter might be a winner for the space in the back cover.

Targus Touch Pad Case

There are 2 deals in Canada gonig on for the Targus Case for Touchpad, I just cannot help to share!
1) Ebay (Staples) $20 free shipping
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260849266548#ht_802wt_1057
ships to Canada and US
2) Dell.ca (must go thru this link) $13 free shipping
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin...%3Dca%26l%3Den%26cs%3Dcadhs1%26sku%3DA5358978
Coupon Code: 48G1$2LD?XX3DB
Enjoy!
EDIT: the targus case can be used with TouchStone for charging without taking off the case
Dell will not ship to the USA...... that makes me sad.
If you order me one from dell ill paypal you the cash and mail you a box with a return shipping label? Im in the USA.... and they want 20 to ship it here from the e-bay auction.
NissanNick said:
Dell will not ship to the USA...... that makes me sad.
If you order me one from dell ill paypal you the cash and mail you a box with a return shipping label? Im in the USA.... and they want 20 to ship it here from the e-bay auction.
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did you try to price match it to Dell US?
i recently got mine with the bundle from tigerdirect.ca, its an alright case, but i little too bulky, and they didnt seem to think the design through too much, the top right corner holder is covering the VOL UP button...
the "horizontal stand" feature with 3 different angles is alright tho, and the elastic strap keeps the case closed pretty well too...
all in all, i dont really recommend it, but if the price is right, its better than nothing
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i recently got mine with the bundle from tigerdirect.ca, its an alright case, but i little too bulky, and they didnt seem to think the design through too much, the top right corner holder is covering the VOL UP button...
the "horizontal stand" feature with 3 different angles is alright tho, and the elastic strap keeps the case closed pretty well too...
all in all, i dont really recommend it, but if the price is right, its better than nothing
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ya i agree with your points!
I just got it in my mail yesterday, but $13 it really cannot go wrong!
I bought this case shortly after getting my TouchPad (paid full price) and I think it's great. It is a little bit bulky, but that just gives the TouchPad more protection which is part of the reason why I picked it up.
The volume button is covered up a little bit, but it is still very easy to use.
I had a very similar Targus case for my nook color, and it held up very well to my abuse.
kaiser_tytnii said:
There are 2 deals in Canada gonig on for the Targus Case for Touchpad, I just cannot help to share!
1) Ebay (Staples) $20 free shipping
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260849266548#ht_802wt_1057
ships to Canada and US
2) Dell.ca (must go thru this link) $13 free shipping
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin...%3Dca%26l%3Den%26cs%3Dcadhs1%26sku%3DA5358978
Coupon Code: 48G1$2LD?XX3DB
Enjoy!
EDIT: the targus case can be used with TouchStone for charging without taking off the case
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The 1st case discribed looks exactly like the Targus Truss for iPad [email protected] I just got. It fits good on my TP.
It's similar to my case, which I got on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/r...h=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005J064XS
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A heads up for those of you still wanting a case i just bought one of these from BestBuy for $7.99. Pretty good deal to me.

picked up the atrix 2 car dock at at&t for $40

ok, was bummed to find out that both my car chargers didn't work with the atrix 2, so i picked up the car dock today at the at&t store for $40. i'll preface this with the fact that this dock is $99 at motorola, $59 from amazon, but only $40 from at&t.
this is probably the best accessory purchase i have ever made for any device i have ever owned, lol. seriously. it's well constructed, sticks firmly to the windshield (can also mount to dash), the dc plug has 2 ports on it, the usb cable also carries audio and has a 3.5mm jack plug, the dock can accommodate a small case, the usb plug on the dock can be removed and flipped for the 4g and it charges, lol
some pics i took of it tonight
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for $40, you can't go wrong. at&t wanted $30 for one of the generic dc plug with a coiled cable things, so for $10 more and 60% less than what motorola wanted and $20 cheaper than amazon, i couldn't pass on the deal.
if you're looking for a car charger or vehicle mount solution, pick this up before at&t realizes their price point is off, lol
You think it would work with the commuter case or not?
Hmm, I almost pulled the trigger but I've already got a gps that does all of that
JRW 28 said:
You think it would work with the commuter case or not?
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not sure, if you look at this pic
you can see the insert used to fit a phone without a case, if the commuter is about that thick, then it should work
I have the commuter case and it doesnt work with the hard shell but you can easily put it in there with the silicone case still on it not too much of an inconvenience only takes me about 10 secs to get off the case and put it back on.
I picked mine up today and It works with the Red speck case they sell. its a nice fit too. Im going to look at the multimedia dock and see if it also fits with the speck case.
I've asked this in another thread, so I'm sorry if I'm coming across as annoying...
Can someone who has the car dock and a multi-meter check the resistance value between the usb pins (specifically between pins 4 & 5)? I've made my own dock (I realize I could have bought the dock, but I like making things like this, and I think it turned out fairly nice) but it's still missing the audio out through the usb. I'm still working off the assumption that the car dock mode is triggered via a specific resistor value on the ID pin and the audio out is with pins 2 & 3 (pin 5 is the common ground).
Again, sorry for bringing this up again in another thread, but I still haven't gotten anyone to make the measurement yet.
Thanks!

Sinjimoru Dock is most recommended for N4 !

i am useing that dock that i buy on ebay, its gret one, and you can used it with a case.
the model is: "Sync and Charge Dock Stand for Samsung Galaxy S2" - and its work great on my older galaxy nexus and for my nexus 4.
Shame they don't make the Android version like the iOS version in aluminum.
driftmania said:
Shame they don't make the Android version like the iOS version in aluminum.
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they have aiuminum model for the galaxy s3 :cyclops:
I was using this dock with my previous Galaxy S3 and he perfectly fits the Nexus 4. A very stylish dock :good:
liorra3 said:
they have aiuminum model for the galaxy s3 :cyclops:
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Lol didn't look far down enough, this looks awesome, definitely going to place an order.
I'm gonna look into this, thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Looks very stylish! Looks like a great dock to move media or roms over to flash
Assuming that http://www.amazon.com/Sinjimoru-Charge-Samsung-Galaxy-Verizon/dp/B005NJ6EPI would be it.
I need something with speakers
Looks like the thing would easily tip over... any comments? Can you actually use the phone while it is docked, or does it just tip over?
Looks like most of the amazon reviews say its too lightweight...
-EP
guys I just wanted to chime in to this, I have owned this dock and the build quality is absolute junk. Its made in china major plastic piece of crap that feels like it will fall apart every time you dock ur phone.
dkotoric said:
guys I just wanted to chime in to this, I have owned this dock and the build quality is absolute junk. Its made in china major plastic piece of crap that feels like it will fall apart every time you dock ur phone.
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Seems like that's exactly why they released the aluminum version, it's supposed to be quite a bit larger and heavier. Still it's a lot for a dock to me, I just use the type that has a sticky gel pad on the front that run for less than $10, combined with some kind of glossy or crystal clear case on my device. Plus side is it keeps the devices "up in the air", so that cables can be plugged into the bottom still.
Ok after seeing the most reviews say that it's pretty much a cheaply made dock, I have an alternative. Although a bit pricey, I can attest to it's quality. I have the Sensation docks, both landscape and portrait. And if the GS3 docks can be used then I recommend this guy's USA made docks out of aluminium. For $68 bux. I can say its worth every penny. I know it's a bit to pay for a dock, but this guy hand makes each dock and you can tell the quality. Looks like you can use the dock with any tpu case you can throw at it lol.
Support made in the USA guys!
http://www.craigsdocks.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-desktop-dock/
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Would definitely not spend ~$70 for a dock haha. I personally don't use them but even if I did I couldn't justify myself spending $70 for a dock. Looks nice though.
I would spend $70, if it has NFC charging
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I would spend $70, if it has NFC charging
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Yup I'm with u on that one.
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I have this dock (picked one up for $5 off Ebay). It is very lightweight and tips over VERY easily. Also, it will not work if you have the bumper because the USB connector won't go far enough in. I bought one of these for my daughters phone too and it broke in just a couple months.

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