Dock Options - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727

What docks do you know of that would work with the Skyrocket?
Coming over from the Blackberry world I am a little disappointed to find uneven OEM built drop in docks that don't require you to plug in to charge...There seems to be one for the stock GS2 but not the Skyrocket.
XDA'r CZ Eddie is using the Infuse Vehicle Mount for this end
Phone stands are not docks per se rather than just something to hold up the device while charging bedside or on your desk. I ordered this from eBay and intend to put some kind of padding in part that holds the phone so as not to scratch it. Was also thinking this leather and suede business card holder from Royce would be an option.
Here are some other dock options I have found
Seidio - site seems to be down for maintenance right now but they have a dock listed underneath the Skyrocket accessories page
iDapt
Anker - can't find the manufacturer's site but they have a bunch listed on Amazon
Sinjimoru

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What accessories did you guys buy with your Fascinate?

I bought the desktop cradle/dock and the black holster. I'm tempted to go without an actual case because I don't want to have to bother with the case every time I want to dock the phone. I get to pick my Fascinate up from Best Buy in t-minus 8 hours!
Cradle: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&archetypeId=12281
Holster: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&archetypeId=12284&page=1
I ordered the desktop charging cradle, and the windshield mount. Both look very cool.
I ordered the windshield mount kit. It is pretty nice after I figured out that the charge port moves to make it easier to mount the phone in it. The only problem so far is that when I ordered it online it stated it included the car charger, but when I received it earlier there was no charger so I guess I will be calling customer service when I get home. Not sure if I will use the anti-glare protectors either because they only cover the actual screen and not the entire face of the phone.
Where did you see that it came w/ a car charger? All I see is this:
"Samsung i500 Vehicle Mount transforms your device into a multifunctional navigation tool! Easily and safely gain access to maps, voice search, your contacts and more with a single touch! This custom fitted mount includes a built-in power port for convenient in-vehicle charging! "
No picture of a charger either. For $40, you'd think they'd give you a charger along w/ the piece of plastic.
I picked up the desktop cradle and screen protectors. i got them both for $34.00 they had a sale for 20% at my verizon. Love the dock!!
I bought these accessories
Samsung desktop cradle
pros:
-starts desktop cradle automatically
cons:
-phone not detected when connected to computers usb
Samsung spare battery charger
pros:
-can charge spare battery and phone at same time
-can be used as a stand for phone
cons:
-phone not detected when connected to computers usb
Samsung windshield mount
Waiting for delivery. I hope it can be used on the dash.
Phantom skinz full phone protection matte finish
Waiting for delivery
I'm not including cons about the desktop cradle in this post and they're are a few of them
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emvious said:
I bought these accessories
Samsung desktop cradle
pros:
-starts desktop cradle automatically
cons:
-phone not detected when connected to computers usb
Samsung spare battery charger
pros:
-can charge spare battery and phone at same time
-can be used as a stand for phone
cons:
-phone not detected when connected to computers usb
Samsung windshield mount
Waiting for delivery. I hope it can be used on the dash.
Phantom skinz full phone protection matte finish
Waiting for delivery
I'm not including cons about the desktop cradle in this post and they're are a few of them
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The spare battery charger (the one Verizon sells) comes with a second battery, right? I thought I saw it for $29.99
Don't think I need it but I may pick it up next week.
Yes it includes another battery. BTW, the spare battery charger does not have a plug.
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If anyone knows of an extended battery that is the same size as the stock battery, please post where you have found it. I would love to get one that doesn't add a bulge to my phone.
i got the clear plastic case and have ordered both the Realook Screen Protector (from Korea) and one of them InvisibleShield-type protectors for the back
I got a car charger, second wall charger and usb only cable bundled together at amazon
Fascinate Accessories
Given that my Fascinate is an upgrade from my old Moto Droid I decided not to buy the dock\car mount again. (I sold that equipment with the Droid). Instead I found a hard(ish) shell case that the VZW store carried, added just enough thickness to the phone to no longer feel like i was gonna destroy it. The Droid was a tank so the Fascinate felt a bit thin to me. The case is nice though leaves everything super accessible and has a kickstand built into the back of it so at night, i just pop that out and tap the dock icon. Sure i have to start the Dock and Car mode manually but it's not like it takes long.
I am tinkering with a few different universal car mounts till I find one i like.
I purchased the extended battery - I'm not much of a case guy so I didn't want to buy one... I came from a touch pro2 so I absolutely love the extended battery's added weight and thickness. It also has a ridge, even if it makes it look "pregnant". Ridge makes it feel better in my hand and also makes sure that the lens of the camera will not be scratched (as much).

Looking for a car dock solution that doesn't require me taking my holster skin off.

I use the Verizon stock rubberized holster case. It has two parts. One is a holster that clips on your belt, and the second part is a rubberized "back" that clips onto the back of the phone. This makes it impossible to fit in the Samsung Car Dock without having to take this back off every time I get into the car, which is a PITA.
Has anyone found a solution for a Car Dock and Belt Clip that isn't a PITA? I'd settle for just a universal cell phone mount that would hold my Fascinate in a landscape orientation and then just manually plug in my good ol' car charger.
I picked up this one, its quite good in my opinion.
amazon dot com`/gp/product/B0042BWBSC/ref=oss_product
billybob817 said:
Has anyone found a solution for a Car Dock and Belt Clip that isn't a PITA? I'd settle for just a universal cell phone mount that would hold my Fascinate in a landscape orientation and then just manually plug in my good ol' car charger.
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I'm in a similar situation. Until Seidio releases their no skin holster, I'll be using this in my car: http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...ces-with-or-without-a-skin-875214A-13978.aspx. It's pricy for your first phone, but I've used that exact holster and the same mount for 3+ years (initially cost me $70). Well worth the investment in my opinion. Proclip is also releasing a custom holster for the Fascinate just like they have for the Vibrant and Captivate. (see my e-mail below). Also, I know you want something that can go landscape. This holster can definitely go landscape, you just have to make sure you adjust the holster to be a really snug fit and it'll work no problem (the holster can swivel 360 degrees around).
Hello,
Thank you for contacting us. The new holders for the Fascinate will be available in approx 4 weeks. You will be notified by email as soon as we have them in stock.
Best Regards,
ProClip Customer Service
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I received the above e-mail on September 20th, so I'd imagine they should be ready soon!
Edit: Forgot to mention... What makes this setup so great is that you never have to buy a new mount, you can just buy a new holster for whatever phone/device you buy next. The mount is custom made for your specific car. If you can't tell, I love proclip's products lol. I bought a setup for my wife's iPhone as soon as I realized how convenient and safe it is (it mounts right up by the steering wheel in her '07 civic).

Desktop chargers (with case on)

Just ordered a Rearth case from here: http://goo.gl/V5ccu
Curious if anyone has this case (or a similar type that does not obstruct the top/bottom) and uses a microUSB desktop charger?
I know, I know, this phone supports wireless charging.... but some of us want to 1) charge as fast as possible and 2) have our phone upright on our desk while charging.
I heard that the N4 fits in the GSIII desktop chargers but I doubt they do with any type of case on. Anyone have recommendations for a "universal" or otherwise desktop charger that will work with this phone/case combo?
I have found one that looks to be promising, except it's Philips brand and is an alarm clock... but still, people are saying it's fairly universal and at least one of the reviews says they are using it with an otterbox case on their phone:
http://goo.gl/4g4jd
Any thoughts or recommendations for other ones that might work?
174 views and not a single comment? Am I the only one who still uses a desktop dock for their phone? lol.
rossbeck said:
174 views and not a single comment? Am I the only one who still uses a desktop dock for their phone? lol.
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I'm afraid so... Although I'm pretty sure that you can find a universal Micro USB dock. I'd check Amazon or eBay.
I'm in the same boat; I'd love to get a desktop charger, but can't find anything. I picked up a cheap ($5) S3 dock on eBay, but the plug doesn't extend far enough to connect to my N4 and the base isn't wide enough to fully support it either. I came across this one, but it is fairly pricey and I'm not sure I want to be the first person to try it out...
GrendelJapan said:
I'm in the same boat; I'd love to get a desktop charger, but can't find anything. I picked up a cheap ($5) S3 dock on eBay, but the plug doesn't extend far enough to connect to my N4 and the base isn't wide enough to fully support it either. I came across this one, but it is fairly pricey and I'm not sure I want to be the first person to try it out...
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I am in the same boat , I would like to get a couple of docks one for work desk and one for home desk, I have tried to buy that one but for some reason they don't ship from Australia to me in Canada, I have found it here in ebay http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KiDiGi-Unive...ries&hash=item337e43a54e&_uhb=1#ht_5273wt_775
I am concerned with stress on the USB port, other than that I would love to buy it, does anyone know if it can cause stress on the USB or or should it be OK ?
I'm tempted by the KiDiGi one. I have a similar one for my S2 and it's been working fine for me so far...unfortunately its for the S2 only and so won't work with anything else.
I have this model for my iphone and it worked very well with a case.
http://www.amazon.com/Konnet-KN-832...UTF8&qid=1355257145&sr=8-1&keywords=icrado+s3
The Galaxy S3, et. al. version should have the jack facing the correct way and work perfectly for the Nexus 4.
As an aside, I did have to modify my dock for my iphone with case, because the little jack holder they have on this dock is enveloped in a larger plastic covering to keep it attached to the dock. I simply sawed off the top portion that keeps it in place, and superglued.. it has been solid ever since, and the connector reaches all the way into my case to connect just fine.
i'm probably going to get one of these for my
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I have this model for my iphone and it worked very well with a case.
http://www.amazon.com/Konnet-KN-832...UTF8&qid=1355257145&sr=8-1&keywords=icrado+s3
The Galaxy S3, et. al. version should have the jack facing the correct way and work perfectly for the Nexus 4.
As an aside, I did have to modify my dock for my iphone with case, because the little jack holder they have on this dock is enveloped in a larger plastic covering to keep it attached to the dock. I simply sawed off the top portion that keeps it in place, and superglued.. it has been solid ever since, and the connector reaches all the way into my case to connect just fine.
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Awesome, that one looks pretty good.... I think I'll give it a whirl. I bit the bullet and ordered a Panasonic wireless charger from Japan for home/bedside use... but a dock like this should work great @ work. Thanks!
why not get a wireless charging pad and not worry about it?
glenroebuck said:
why not get a wireless charging pad and not worry about it?
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From my OP:
"I know, I know, this phone supports wireless charging.... but some of us want to 1) charge as fast as possible and 2) have our phone upright on our desk while charging."
That's why. It's not just about charging... I like to use my phone as a clock/info station during the day, and having it upright allows me to do that. Now if they'd just make a vertical magnetic charging pad.....
I use the phillips fidelio as351 and it fits my phone with it's multitude of cases and even my N7. also makes for a portable speaker systsem as well as it runs on battery or AC adapter. Lot of places have this dock on clearance.
Seidio also makes one that works with cases.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-desktop-charging-cradle-p/bd2-crdssx1.htm
The Seidio one looks cool...but the lack of a backing looks like its going to put a lot of pressure on the USB connector.
I was looking at wireless mats, but then if I decide to change my handset again next year I'll be back in the same position I am now.

Generic Wireless Charging Orb on eBay

So I was looking up Qi chargers on eBay when I found a charging orb that looks a lot like the official charging orb for the Nexus 4 save for the colour schemes. They are going for about $30 and some sellers are offering free shipping.
I can't actually post links cause I have under 10 posts.. but if you search eBay for 'non-slip wireless charger' you can see them.
Whats interesting is that looking at the bottom photo that is up for display for the blue coloured one on some sellers it actually says 'nexus 4 wireless charger' and matches all the writing on the bottom of the official charger save for the blank spot beside the "designed and assembled by" and serial number.
Google 'nexus charging orb bottom' and you can compare with a bottom shot of the official one.
I'm going to go on a hunch and say that LG was going to make more colours available but maybe Google decided on going for a new design for the Nexus 5 and that these are extra stock due to be trashed?
Has anyone else ordered one, any thoughts? Are they reliable or good? I have one coming on the way.
Seems to me it's a reproduction, possibly by the same factory tasked with building it or any other of the Qi wireless charger factories. It's not exactly hard to make these. The label at the bottom isn't the only thing missing, it's also missing the center rubber round ring that the original has
Only way to surely know they're of the same quality is to buy one and take it apart or just feel the plastics in comparison. With the number of different types of Qi chargers now available, I don't think it's hard anymore to make them as they used to be.
EDIT: I'm also about to buy one of these plus a flat one for my N4 and N7.
Yeah Im liking the look of these flat generic chargers. Anyone had any experiance with these at all?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Qi-Wirele...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item27d9717bde
edit: nevermind found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426518

Car / Vehicle Qi Chargers

Hey guys and gals,
I am looking to purchase a Car Qi Charger. I have not yet found a thread for this, though there were options mentioned in the regular Qi Charger thread, but this one is specifically for the car.
I have found 2 which look promising but just want to know other peoples input. Plus want to know if they will hold with a case on the phone.
Itian: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M685JTG/
C1: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1XU6A8/
Both of these look pretty good, have mixed reviews, but just want to know what you guys think would be best and if anyone actually used these in the past?
I know that there is also the AirDock, but I doubt it would hold the Note 4 all that well, so not bothering to include it.
I currently use this item in my car as a regular holder, so I wish there was one (other than the AirDock) which can utilize the ability to hold and charge the phone by mounting into the CD Slot of the car head unit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G1L52Q/
Please add to this list if anyone has better solutions.
I've been agonizing over this choice myself, but I'm even worse off than you- I've gotten hooked on having a magnetic mount (currently using the Bracketron Si earth elements mount), and I REALLY like the S-View cover, so what I really want is a car dock that does Qi charging AND holds the phone magnetically, with strong enough magnets to hold through the S-View flap! Unfortunately, it seems that at this point there aren't ANY magnetic Qi docks (apart from the Airdock, and I'm right on the same page as you there), let alone one that would work through the S-View flap! So basically if I want Qi I'm stuck either sacrificing the magnetic holding feature and going with arms, or I'll have to build my own custom dock. Haven't quite decided which route I'll go yet, but man do I wish there was a decent magnetic Qi dock!
Anyway, as for Qi docks that DO exist now, in my research I've found a couple that seem to really stand out and come up time and again as the go-to's for Qi in the car. Here's the best options I've seen so far:
The iOttie: http://www.iottie.com/Product/Detai...for Google Nexus 5 and Qi Enabled Smartphones
Amazon's got this one for $55 also: http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Wireless-Standard-Motorola-Smartphones/dp/B00IRHQZTI
Nokia CR-201: http://www.mobilefun.com/38310-nokia-qi-wireless-charging-nfc-car-holder-cr-201-Reviews.htm
bit more expensive, but has some nice features.
Then there's this:http://www.tylt.com/vu-car-wireless-charger/
Not available yet, but it looks like it may be a decent option.
I've read a lot of mixed reviews on the plethora of non-name brand Qi gear thats out there, some people say that they work just as well for cheaper prices and others say that they're total junk. I guess I'd say if you see one you really like then just make sure that you read reviews on it so you don't get stuck with something that doesn't work or worse.
As for a mount that uses the CD slot, I haven't seen any Qi docks that come with that option but many docks share similar or identical mounting solutions, so once you find a Qi dock that you like you could probably find a non-qi dock that mounts in the CD slot and then just replace the actual dock with the Qi one. Personally I don't think I'd trust the CD slot to hold up a phone this heavy, I'd be worried about damaging the CD player not to mention it'll be much less steady, but hey if that's what you like then good luck!
Thanks for the input
I will have to look into the Ottie one as it does look fairly decent. The Nokia one is way over priced and I cannot say I am a fan of it. The Tylt is nice, but I am sure it is going to be quite costly due to their original designs of their products.
The reason I want it as a CD mount is because I currently have one (minus the Qi of course) and it works just fine, hold the phone super good, without issues at all what so ever. Plus, no damage done to the head unit or CD Slot (not that I use CDs of course lol).
I just want something very low profile, but for it to do the job you know. The reason why I do not want anything mounted on the windshield is because I hate wires and I like for the phone to be close to me while I drive. I do not text and drive though! I plan to run the wire behind my head unit and bring out just enough to plug into the Qi holder. This will be a pain in the rear of course, but I am anal when it comes to wires lol. I have a radar, dash cam, and soon a Qi charger, all of which I want to make fairly invisible with regards to wires.
soul777toast said:
I've been agonizing over this choice myself, but I'm even worse off than you- I've gotten hooked on having a magnetic mount (currently using the Bracketron Si earth elements mount), and I REALLY like the S-View cover, so what I really want is a car dock that does Qi charging AND holds the phone magnetically, with strong enough magnets to hold through the S-View flap! Unfortunately, it seems that at this point there aren't ANY magnetic Qi docks (apart from the Airdock, and I'm right on the same page as you there), let alone one that would work through the S-View flap! So basically if I want Qi I'm stuck either sacrificing the magnetic holding feature and going with arms, or I'll have to build my own custom dock. Haven't quite decided which route I'll go yet, but man do I wish there was a decent magnetic Qi dock!
Anyway, as for Qi docks that DO exist now, in my research I've found a couple that seem to really stand out and come up time and again as the go-to's for Qi in the car. Here's the best options I've seen so far:
The iOttie: http://www.iottie.com/Product/Detai...for Google Nexus 5 and Qi Enabled Smartphones
Amazon's got this one for $55 also: http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Wireless-Standard-Motorola-Smartphones/dp/B00IRHQZTI
Nokia CR-201: http://www.mobilefun.com/38310-nokia-qi-wireless-charging-nfc-car-holder-cr-201-Reviews.htm
bit more expensive, but has some nice features.
Then there's this:http://www.tylt.com/vu-car-wireless-charger/
Not available yet, but it looks like it may be a decent option.
I've read a lot of mixed reviews on the plethora of non-name brand Qi gear thats out there, some people say that they work just as well for cheaper prices and others say that they're total junk. I guess I'd say if you see one you really like then just make sure that you read reviews on it so you don't get stuck with something that doesn't work or worse.
As for a mount that uses the CD slot, I haven't seen any Qi docks that come with that option but many docks share similar or identical mounting solutions, so once you find a Qi dock that you like you could probably find a non-qi dock that mounts in the CD slot and then just replace the actual dock with the Qi one. Personally I don't think I'd trust the CD slot to hold up a phone this heavy, I'd be worried about damaging the CD player not to mention it'll be much less steady, but hey if that's what you like then good luck!
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I found one on sale (non brand name though)
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/QI-W...a-Lumia-920-820-Free-shipping/2041086689.html
and another
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...S3-S4-Note2-Nexus-Nokia-Lumia/1795791846.html
I use this one:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FC0NBI6/
I used it for my S3, and it does fit a Note 4 with the Ringke Fusion case on it with a little room to spare. I haven't used it for Wireless Charging on my Note 4 yet because I'm still waiting for my wireless receiver to arrive, but it has worked perfectly on my S3 for the last 6 months.
It doesn't go in a CD slot, but it does offer both the suction cup and the air vent hooks.
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I will have to look into the Ottie one as it does look fairly decent. The Nokia one is way over priced and I cannot say I am a fan of it. The Tylt is nice, but I am sure it is going to be quite costly due to their original designs of their products.
The reason I want it as a CD mount is because I currently have one (minus the Qi of course) and it works just fine, hold the phone super good, without issues at all what so ever. Plus, no damage done to the head unit or CD Slot (not that I use CDs of course lol)..
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Keep in mind that none of the chargers that people listed here except for the Itian have the One Touch operation. Paradoxically that includes the iOttie charger (people who invented it). So to me they all seem ridiculously overpriced for the limited functionality they provide. I am using Itian, and so far pretty happy with it. If you really need some sort of specific mount (CD, Vent, or whatever), you may be able to take Itian head (it's detachable) and glue it to the mount that you like. I had to do that myself because by dash has rough texture and the only suction cup that would stick is iOttie gel cap. So I used a suction cup plus arm form a low end iOttie charger ($13.99 on sale) and Itian head ($27.99). Cheaper and more functional than name brands.
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Keep in mind that none of the chargers that people listed here except for the Itian have the One Touch operation. Paradoxically that includes the iOttie charger (people who invented it). So to me they all seem ridiculously overpriced for the limited functionality they provide. I am using Itian, and so far pretty happy with it. If you really need some sort of specific mount (CD, Vent, or whatever), you may be able to take Itian head (it's detachable) and glue it to the mount that you like. I had to do that myself because by dash has rough texture and the only suction cup that would stick is iOttie gel cap. So I used a suction cup plus arm form a low end iOttie charger ($13.99 on sale) and Itian head ($27.99). Cheaper and more functional than name brands.
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Thanks for the input
I actually ordered the C1 yesterday, but ordered it from AliExpress for $34 and should hopefully be here in about a week or so.
I will report back. I am wondering about purchasing the Itian though and seeing which one is actually better, but not sure yet.
I used AirDock with my LG G3. It should work with note4 also. Got nothing bad to say about that dock!
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I use this one:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FC0NBI6/
I used it for my S3, and it does fit a Note 4 with the Ringke Fusion case on it with a little room to spare. I haven't used it for Wireless Charging on my Note 4 yet because I'm still waiting for my wireless receiver to arrive, but it has worked perfectly on my S3 for the last 6 months.
It doesn't go in a CD slot, but it does offer both the suction cup and the air vent hooks.
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Disregard my earlier suggestion. Now that I finally have a Qi Receiver sticker for my Note 4, I'm finding that this one doesn't charge because the receiver isn't centered in the phone. I did cut up my receiver and turn the coil as close to the center as possible (careful not to cut the actual wires!), but it still doesn't charge for more than 2 seconds before the charging indicator turns off on the phone.
I ordered this one as a replacement and it's working great:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F5XPCSC/
Caveat: I don't know if it would work with the receiver sticker still in it's original configuration... :/ If I had to guess, I'd say it would because I can slide my phone to either side a little bit and I don't lose connection.
I had it with my Note 3. With the Note 4, I upgraded the car charger to a QC 2.0 charger and my car charging need is solved. It charges way faster than the best Qi charger that I've tried.
elite-fusion said:
Hey guys and gals,
I am looking to purchase a Car Qi Charger. I have not yet found a thread for this, though there were options mentioned in the regular Qi Charger thread, but this one is specifically for the car.
I have found 2 which look promising but just want to know other peoples input. Plus want to know if they will hold with a case on the phone.
Itian: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M685JTG/
C1: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1XU6A8/
Both of these look pretty good, have mixed reviews, but just want to know what you guys think would be best and if anyone actually used these in the past?
I know that there is also the AirDock, but I doubt it would hold the Note 4 all that well, so not bothering to include it.
I currently use this item in my car as a regular holder, so I wish there was one (other than the AirDock) which can utilize the ability to hold and charge the phone by mounting into the CD Slot of the car head unit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G1L52Q/
Please add to this list if anyone has better solutions.
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Have the air dock with the goose neck mount. It was garbage and then I saw that they have the magnetic stickers. I attach the magnetic sticker to the back of the case I have the tough armor case. Now it is absolutely amazing I can't imagine anything better anyone looking for charger
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Have the air dock with the goose neck mount. It was garbage and then I saw that they have the magnetic stickers. I attach the magnetic sticker to the back of the case I have the tough armor case. Now it is absolutely amazing I can't imagine anything better anyone looking for charger
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Can someone with the AirDock comment on the strength of the magnet? I've been pretty interested in it, but the problem for me is that I really like the S-View case, so the magnet in the AirDock would need to be strong enough to hold through the S-View flap. Maybe someone could test how well it holds with a piece of cardboard or something between the AirDock and the phone? I've totally gotten addicted to having a magnetic dock, but I also love my S-View and I want wireless charging! I mean cmon, can't I have everything???
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Can someone with the AirDock comment on the strength of the magnet? I've been pretty interested in it, but the problem for me is that I really like the S-View case, so the magnet in the AirDock would need to be strong enough to hold through the S-View flap. Maybe someone could test how well it holds with a piece of cardboard or something between the AirDock and the phone? I've totally gotten addicted to having a magnetic dock, but I also love my S-View and I want wireless charging! I mean cmon, can't I have everything???
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Just use these, its what I do and it works amazing
Right, I would assume I'd need to use the sticker but what I'm wondering is whether the AirDock will hold the phone with the S-View cover flipped around to the back. Basically the sticker would be on the back of the phone, then the S-View cover would be between the sticker and the AirDock. Are the magnets in the AirDock strong enough to hold the phone even with the cover between them and the sticker?
soul777toast said:
Can someone with the AirDock comment on the strength of the magnet? I've been pretty interested in it, but the problem for me is that I really like the S-View case, so the magnet in the AirDock would need to be strong enough to hold through the S-View flap. Maybe someone could test how well it holds with a piece of cardboard or something between the AirDock and the phone? I've totally gotten addicted to having a magnetic dock, but I also love my S-View and I want wireless charging! I mean cmon, can't I have everything???
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The nexus 5 has 4 metal discs in it specifically to make magnetic docks easy and allow for some self aligning.
The airdock with the nexus 5 works reasonable well. Not perfect, I do have to realign the phone more than once per day and end up grabbing or holding if if there's a big dip/bump/whatever.
However even with a thin case the n5 is unusable with the air dock. What's worse is that the airdock + note 4 is worse than the airdock + n5. I'm guessing the note 4 doesn't have the 4 discs.
I have an airdock and it works great with the Note 4.
i use an itian charger and it works great with double sided scotch tape for outdoor mounting. sticks vertically to the dash and holds the note 4 with two prongs.
While shopping for cars, I found out the camry and Avalon can come with wireless charging. I ended up with an Avalon Hybrid with tech pkg.
I'm not happy with this one - lost allways the connection - looking now one with three coils like my Itian desk charger, this one works perfect....
loonyone said:
I use this one:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FC0NBI6/
I used it for my S3, and it does fit a Note 4 with the Ringke Fusion case on it with a little room to spare. I haven't used it for Wireless Charging on my Note 4 yet because I'm still waiting for my wireless receiver to arrive, but it has worked perfectly on my S3 for the last 6 months.
It doesn't go in a CD slot, but it does offer both the suction cup and the air vent hooks.
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I like the iOttie...

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