Anyone know when the OEM dock will be available?
The only dock I have seen was a Car cradle. I think it would be available 5/7
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-s-accessories.html
Maybe not OEM, but I found this on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Standard-Dock-Charger-Compatible/dp/B007X4DKDK
Super_Dork_42 said:
Maybe not OEM, but I found this on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Standard-Dock-Charger-Compatible/dp/B007X4DKDK
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i'm not sure about that dock because if you look at the dock the micro usb is on the wrong side for the htc one s
Not original, http://www.amazon.co.uk/FoneM8-Sync...8LA2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336411974&sr=8-1
Do you think a HTC evo 3d dock would work with the HTC one s?
does anybody think that the htc one x dock will fit the htc one s?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyperion-HT...Accessories&hash=item3f175a28d3#ht_500wt_1156
actually i found one on amazon where one of the reviewers said it does work and its cheaper on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Stan...DKDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336965044&sr=8-1
I purchased the dock and it arrived today and I have to admit it does fit pretty nice in the dock.
I bought a evo 3d dock and it actually fits. Well you need to mod it abit but it works.
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does anybody think that the htc one x dock will fit the htc one s?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyperion-HT...Accessories&hash=item3f175a28d3#ht_500wt_1156
actually i found one on amazon where one of the reviewers said it does work and its cheaper on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Stan...DKDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336965044&sr=8-1
I purchased the dock and it arrived today and I have to admit it does fit pretty nice in the dock.
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I bought the Amazon one and am the second reviewer of it. The one thing I forgot to mention is how bright the LED is. It literally lit up my room at night and I could walk around as if I had a nightlight on. I cover it with electrical tape and problem solved. I also edited that review.
nightang3l said:
does anybody think that the htc one x dock will fit the htc one s?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyperion-HT...Accessories&hash=item3f175a28d3#ht_500wt_1156
actually i found one on amazon where one of the reviewers said it does work and its cheaper on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Stan...DKDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336965044&sr=8-1
I purchased the dock and it arrived today and I have to admit it does fit pretty nice in the dock.
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This is perhaphs a stupid questions but just wanna be sure since the last time I bought a dock for my HTC Sensation, it came with two different cables - one for data transfer/syncing and another for charging and neither would do both at the same time which was obviously not what I wanted and so had to return it and all that drama.
My question is - Does this dock allow you to do data transfer/sync and charge the device at the same time?
Thanks!
Super_Dork_42 said:
I bought the Amazon one and am the second reviewer of it. The one thing I forgot to mention is how bright the LED is. It literally lit up my room at night and I could walk around as if I had a nightlight on. I cover it with electrical tape and problem solved. I also edited that review.
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Since you bought it, let me ask you: Do you know if my phone will fit into the dock without taking off the TPU case that I keep the phone in?
I have this dock and the Diztronic case. It will NOT fit with the case on. It makes the phone too thick and just slightly too long to line up with the USB port.
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KT said:
This is perhaphs a stupid questions but just wanna be sure since the last time I bought a dock for my HTC Sensation, it came with two different cables - one for data transfer/syncing and another for charging and neither would do both at the same time which was obviously not what I wanted and so had to return it and all that drama.
My question is - Does this dock allow you to do data transfer/sync and charge the device at the same time?
Thanks!
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To answer your question is yes and it only comes with one usb wire.
jayelbird said:
Since you bought it, let me ask you: Do you know if my phone will fit into the dock without taking off the TPU case that I keep the phone in?
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I don't know. I don't use a case on mine. But how thick is the side on that case? It probably wouldn't without taking the case off.
EDIT : I tried my brothers One S on my dock because his has a silicon case. It's a thin case, and with it on you can use the dock as a stand, but it's not quite enough for data or power connection. Given that, the TPU case here looks small enough that it might work.
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I don't know. I don't use a case on mine. But how thick is the side on that case? It probably wouldn't without taking the case off.
EDIT : I tried my brothers One S on my dock because his has a silicon case. It's a thin case, and with it on you can use the dock as a stand, but it's not quite enough for data or power connection. Given that, the TPU case here looks small enough that it might work.
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I just ordered the Hyperion stand from Amazon...it's available via Prime for $19.99.
I have the clear Cruzerlite Android case and will see if it works with it on when I get it.
Received the Hyperion Desktop Charging Cradle today via Amazon Prime.
The way the dock is designed seems that it will not work with any type of case on the HTC One.
Since the Cruzerlite case is so easy to put on & take off, it's not a real big deal...just a bit of an inconvenience.
I'm planning to keep this dock until something better comes along.
(RANT)
I'm just a bit upset with the delivery service that Amazon used.
They were so lazy that they actually threw my package from the sidewalk in front of my house onto my porch...there are 6 steps up to my front porch.
The thing that gets me is that the package fell off the porch and landed on the side of the house!
I saw this happen, but they drove off before I could give them a piece of my mind!
(END)
Quick question for those who bought the Hyperion Desktop Charging Cradle...does your One S indicate A/C or USB Charging when being charged on this dock?
Mine for some reason shows USB, but the Parameters Output: 5V 1000mAh (on the box)
Shouldn't that be A/C...not USB?
anyone try the oem evo 3d dock looks like it might be a good fir plus added hdmi functionality.
Anyone know if the hyperion will work with MHL adapter to bring hdmi functionality while docking?
I also found a dock made by a company KIDIGI that offers case compatibility while docked.
I am useing the evo 3d dock, Posted a picture. You would need to modify it alittle.
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I mean the OEM charging dock by HTC
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Hi there,
I am looking for a charging dock that accommodates my DHD without me having to remove the protection case (Case-Mate Barely There).
Does anyone have a suggestion for me? I just need it to charge the device, no further USB connectivity features needed.
I guess the usual Desire HD docks are all fitting so tightly that a case won't work with them, right?
Anyway, if you have any tips for me, I'd appreciate it
I'm looking for the same thing.
I'm signing up under this one as well
Sent from my HTC Desire
I've just received my Spiderpodium which does the job and is futureproof.
Its basically a rubbery type material which you can bend into various configurations and I am using it in the car right now and it works wonderfully.
I have bought a black one, it may not look as nice as custom made docking stations however is very practical.
Here's a link where it is demonstrated on an IPOD Touch however, I am using it with my DHD with a Otter commuter case attached and it works brilliantly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DPap5kneFI
Spiderpodium looks nice, wish there was something like that, but with the option of those sticky,sucky things that most gps use to attach to windows etc
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Spiderpodium looks nice, wish there was something like that, but with the option of those sticky,sucky things that most gps use to attach to windows etc
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My main reason for going for the Spiderpodium was because I did not want to get the windscreen "sucky" thingy. With this it leaves no marks, just sticks into the grills of my Mk5 golf which has the grills at a decent level to use sat-nav at a good viewing angle. It also holds the Wifes i-phone 4. If there is a need to, I can easily remove it from the car and use as a dock too.
Nice but I need one that I just slide in and it will charge my phone without need of connecting usb cable manually
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HasC said:
My main reason for going for the Spiderpodium was because I did not want to get the windscreen "sucky" thingy. With this it leaves no marks, just sticks into the grills of my Mk5 golf which has the grills at a decent level to use sat-nav at a good viewing angle. It also holds the Wifes i-phone 4. If there is a need to, I can easily remove it from the car and use as a dock too.
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yeah, i think i might get one as well...
MattSkeet said:
Nice but I need one that I just slide in and it will charge my phone without need of connecting usb cable manually
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Yup, same here - I just want to plug my phone straight in without fiddling with cables..
I have one of those cheap Chinese-made docks, I used a dremel tool to make the recess a bit bigger. It's not pretty but it fits in nicely.
I would be amazed if someone made a dock for a case. It's hard enough to get a dock for a phone, which sells millions, I would be really surprised if someone made a dock for a case which sells only in it's thousands.
Take a look at the Clingo -
http://hemorrdroids.net/clingo-universal-podium-phone-and-media-desk-stand/
It does require you to plug in the USB charger, but as I say, I think you'll have to live with that.
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I would be amazed if someone made a dock for a case. It's hard enough to get a dock for a phone, which sells millions, I would be really surprised if someone made a dock for a case which sells only in it's thousands.
Take a look at the Clingo -
http://hemorrdroids.net/clingo-universal-podium-phone-and-media-desk-stand/
It does require you to plug in the USB charger, but as I say, I think you'll have to live with that.
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Hmm that doesnt look too bad , neither does the spiderpodium though..
So, has anyone found an active dock that will work with a protective case on the phone.
I really miss having a cradle for my phone at work, but cant be doing with taking it in and out of it's gel case all day long...
Sneets said:
Hi there,
I am looking for a charging dock that accommodates my DHD without me having to remove the protection case (Case-Mate Barely There).
Does anyone have a suggestion for me? I just need it to charge the device, no further USB connectivity features needed.
I guess the usual Desire HD docks are all fitting so tightly that a case won't work with them, right?
Anyway, if you have any tips for me, I'd appreciate it
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Exactly same problem. I would like to have car holder for case mate and my dhd.
Universal car holders are so big and ugly.
gregy74 said:
Exactly same problem. I would like to have car holder for case mate and my dhd.
Universal car holders are so big and ugly.
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I bought this one on ebay and it fits quite good with case mate
http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewIte...tem=160517223458&autoredirect=off&emvcc=false
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Are there any other phones out there that are a couple of mm wider and thicker than the DHD and that the micro usb in the same spot????
i ordered THIS dock a few days back its yet to arrive but going off the pictures it looks like it will easily support a phone in a case
but i think its just a bad photoshop job ill post back once it arrives
Framedtrash said:
i ordered THIS dock a few days back its yet to arrive but going off the pictures it looks like it will easily support a phone in a case
but i think its just a bad photoshop job ill post back once it arrives
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Let us know how it goes I would be interested even if I modified it a bit
FletchNZ said:
Let us know how it goes I would be interested even if I modified it a bit
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got the dock last week
dodgey photoshop job
wont fit the phone and case on the dock
could easy mod it with a dremmel to get it too work
other then that its a decent dock
I can recommend the clingo car holder.
It isn't really big and works really well.
If anyone finds a website that sells a dock (for charging) that support the Desire S (and its nonstandard micro-USB plug location) then please let me know. Thanks.
See it: kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1279
i remember seeing a blackberry phone with the same location for it's charger, you have to place it down the dock sideways.
PeRRo_RoJo said:
See it: kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1279
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Unfortunately, it is not available yet:
Thanks for the enquiry!
For HTC Desire S USB cradle will be available on 20th/May! Kindly noted!
Thank you!
CS Team
4u-mobi.com
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There are now a few showing up on Ebay for the desire s.......
Can anyone confirm if the dock works OK if the phone has a case...ie. Otterbox commuter or Barely there case?...thanks
I bought one of ebay.
Works fine, the phone lays on its side and plugs into the charger.
I got the one with a spare battery charger at the back.
Fits well and at about £12.00 good value.
The blue led on top is very bright, I have mine beside my bed so as to use the phone as an alarm clock, so I had to tape over the LED. Or have a blue ceiling.
Gordon
@gordonendersby
Could you post a link to the dock, please.
Do u have a case on ur desire?
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
Here's the dock I have.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?index=4&nav=SEARCH&nid=04031654468&itemId=120722797935
I have a cheap skin on my phone which is fairly chunky so it won't fit in the charger with the skin on.
A thinner skin may work.
But its not a problem slipping it off to fit on the dock.
Gordon
Seen this on Amazon:
Clingo Desktop Stand Dock Holder For HTC Desire S
(can't post link as I'm a nube!)
but again it may not stick with a case on. Anyone got experience of using Clingos?
They are on ebay as well.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from...lingo+Desktop+Stand&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Its not a dock but a stand.
No charging and relies on a special sticky surface to hold the phone.
So you have to use a charger as well.
Gordon
Gordon,
Do they work with cases? The website doesnt give much info re this. I presume silicon cases wouldnt work. I see they do car mounts aswell...could b handy. Thanks
Sent from Zoombini's Desire S
Generally docks wont allow a case to be fitted. For those in the UK, I recommend Mobilefun for phone accessories. Here are their line-up of Desire S docks...
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/Desire-S-Desktop-Chargers.htm
Due to the placement of the USB socket on the LHS though, the docks all seem to require you have the phone in landscape mode. Fine for watching vids, browsing etc, but Sense 2.1 still doesn't rotate the home screens when in landscape mode so not decided on getting one yet. There's always Launcher Pro I suppose.
No the one Ive got doesnt work with a case on.
Theres one on mobilefun looks the same as mine but more expensive by quite a bit.
Gordon
i don't know about other countries, but htc australia has genuine docks available from their online store.
http://www.htcaccessories.com.au/Pack_Desire_S_SP.aspx
no cases yet though.
Clingo + Desire (S) in case = a lot of juggling
zoombini said:
Seen this on Amazon:
Clingo Desktop Stand Dock Holder For HTC Desire S
(can't post link as I'm a nube!)
but again it may not stick with a case on. Anyone got experience of using Clingos?
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I've tried Clingos with a Desire in a case - frankly I wouldn't bother.
I spent more time catching mine as it tumbled to the floor than watching the road(!).
If you don't have a case it's not too bad although I'd probably say that it held on for around 60% of the time. Great idea and probably better on a desk or stationary surface. Ideally you should be able to lay it flat too....
I got mine from Mobilefun and their customer service assured me it would be "fine". Normally MobileFun are a fine supplier but on this occasion....
I'll be taking their advice with several pinches of salt in future.
+1 on that.
Those clingy holders only work on cool days and on smooth surfaces. On a warm day going around a roundabout.....you instinctively take your eyes of the road to catch your phone....you just can't trust em. They are perfectly good as desk holders though. You dont go around many corners at them.
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looktall said:
i don't know about other countries, but htc australia has genuine docks available from their online store.
http://www.htcaccessories.com.au/Pack_Desire_S_SP.aspx
no cases yet though.
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there is a Desire hd in the picture and description - can anyone clarify this please?
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there is a Desire hd in the picture and description - can anyone clarify this please?
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it only mentions desire HD once as far as i can see.
everything else says desire s, including the image.
i'm assuming that the dock is either similar or identical to the one for the desire hd and they just copy pasted the page, but missed a reference to the desire hd.
EDIT: there's a second desire s dock on that site and the description mentions the HD7.
I found this
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-desire-s-dual-desktop-sync-and-charge-cradle-p29107.htm
I looked through the accessories threads and did not see this one.
Bought it on ebay, the item number is 310396344082. Sorry I am unable to post links yet.
If you do not plan on putting a case on your One X then I highly recommend this car dock. The suction is strong and all joints have tension adjusters. Also the cradle part is on a ball type swivel with tension adjustment. Holds the phone very securely and does not interfere with any of the buttons or ports. This is not a universal as the cradle part seems to be molded specifically for the HTC One x (perfectly molded around the camera).
It does not put the phone in car mode automatically, you will have to push the car icon. But I have seen special charging cables that will do that for you also.
Link can be found here
Looks interesting and is cheap price wise.
Ibolt x case wi launch may 31 and looks promising.
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Holy smokes, that's too cheap not to buy. Purchased!
Just bought a Galaxy Nexus one for my car but upgraded to this phone. Ah well lol
dragonturbo3 said:
I looked through the accessories threads and did not see this one.
Bought it on ebay, the item number is 310396344082. Sorry I am unable to post links yet.
If you do not plan on putting a case on your One X then I highly recommend this car dock. The suction is strong and all joints have tension adjusters. Also the cradle part is on a ball type swivel with tension adjustment. Holds the phone very securely and does not interfere with any of the buttons or ports. This is not a universal as the cradle part seems to be molded specifically for the HTC One x (perfectly molded around the camera).
It does not put the phone in car mode automatically, you will have to push the car icon. But I have seen special charging cables that will do that for you also.
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Thanks awarded!
This is exactly what i was looking for, a slim, low profile car mount and what an amazing price.. Ordered!
Gonna use this with an NFC tag to launch the cardock and Pandora. With this kind of battery life, who needs a charger plugged in?
Thanks for the heads up on this. I think I'm going to order one today. I need to get the cable that puts the phone in dock mode. For me it's not so much for the charging, but I want to have the screen stay on and not time out while in the dock.
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JohnnyDanger said:
Thanks for the heads up on this. I think I'm going to order one today. I need to get the cable that puts the phone in dock mode. For me it's not so much for the charging, but I want to have the screen stay on and not time out while in the dock.
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You can set your screen to always stay on while charging. It's in the developer settings.
How long did it take to arrive?
Is the OEM car dock out? Where can I find one online? (please don't say eBay)
Has any one tried one of these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ATT-HTC-ONE-X-VEHICLE-CAR-DASHBOARD-NON-SLIP-MAT-PAD-STAND-AUTO-DASH-DOCK-MOUNT-/300707078571?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item460389e1ab#ht_2102wt_1207
And if so how well does it work?
Koizuma said:
Link can be found here
Looks interesting and is cheap price wise.
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I have the Inspire 4G dock with this same design (looks like the same removeable clip system) and while I did like the design, the suction cup never seemed to hold well. When I took it down after I got my One X, I realized that the suction cup was breaking away from the mount. YMMV of course...
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.
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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...
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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
delrazor said:
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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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.
Hey guys, I bought this Nexus 4 dock on Amazon and received it today. It's specifically designed for the Nexus 4 and fits like a glove. It is currently OOS but this dock looks exactly the same and is $10 cheaper than what I paid. D'oh! The dock works with or without a case thanks to a little insert that changes the size of the dock port. I tested the dock with my Diztronic TPU case and without.
What I like about the dock:
Plain and understated design with no logos or blinky LEDs
Matches the Nexus 4 with or without case perfectly
Works with or without a case
The N4 slides onto the micro usb port with little hassle. I think this will end my attempts to put in the micro usb cable upside down in the dark before falling asleep.
Surprisingly, the speaker doesn't sound too muffled despite being covered by the dock. I was able to comfortably have a conversation over speakerphone and watched a couple YouTube videos without issue.
You can lightly tap things on the screen without it tipping over
Charging works fine thus far. You can also plug it into a computer USB port to sync stuff
Cheap, at least compared to a Qi charger
What I don't like:
You need to hold the base with one hand to pull out the N4. It's made out of hollow plastic. A heavier, more solid feel would be nice, but the base would probably have to be made out of iron to slide out the N4 with one hand.
Included USB cable is short, around 3 feet long
Included wall charger works, but looks and feels cheap. I just plugged in my OEM charger instead
Here's a flickr set of some additional pics I took of the dock.
I'd highly recommend this little guy. IMO, current Qi chargers aren't worth the high cost for the extra convenience they provide. This dock strikes a better balance of convenience and price, and doesn't scrap too much on quality where it counts.
Looks decent. I had something similar for my old Evo. Be interesting to compare to the new Orb one. I just like the idea of magnets doing the work and not worrying about misalignment of the usb port.
ryan stewart said:
Looks decent. I had something similar for my old Evo. Be interesting to compare to the new Orb one. I just like the idea of magnets doing the work and not worrying about misalignment of the usb port.
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Agreed, the orb charger looks ideal. That said, I don't think that this dock will hurt my micro usb connector - I can dock it with far less fuss than connecting the wire manually. But maybe that's just me and my poor hand-eye coordination. :highfive:
This looks ideal. Does anyone have a link to order one from Hong Kong? I have much better luck ordering from there to Canada than I do from the US...
Not sure if this is the same dock, but looks almost identical: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KiDiGi-Ne...520772?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2327426fc4
A question to the OP, I noticed from your pics that you were able to use the dock whilst the Nexus was in a Distronic case...was this a comfortable fit? I have bought the Ringke Fusion which is similar in shape to the case you're using.
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Snowflake6 said:
This looks ideal. Does anyone have a link to order one from Hong Kong? I have much better luck ordering from there to Canada than I do from the US...
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Here's yet another dock..this one from Hong Kong:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Kula-...309545?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2c6b8304a9
esskayy said:
Not sure if this is the same dock, but looks almost identical: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KiDiGi-Ne...520772?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2327426fc4
A question to the OP, I noticed from your pics that you were able to use the dock whilst the Nexus was in a Distronic case...was this a comfortable fit? I have bought the Ringke Fusion which is similar in shape to the case you're using.
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Yep, the Diztronic case fit perfectly. Not too snug, not too loose. The phone slides down to the USB connector just by gravity alone. You then push the phone down a little and it locks in.
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Do you think it would work with the official bumper?
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rmgill said:
Yep, the Diztronic case fit perfectly. Not too snug, not too loose. The phone slides down to the USB connector just by gravity alone. You then push the phone down a little and it locks in.
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Good to know, thanks!
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Do you think it would work with the official bumper?
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I know that the bumper is a little thicker than most TPU cases so I doubt it. The fit with the TPU case is pretty close.
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I own 2 of the RND docks, one for an HTC Inspire and one for the Galaxy Note. I went to buy one for the Nexus 4 but it was out of stock then Google had the Orb so I ordered that instead (a lot more expensive but I need to keep the phone for 2 years at least so might as well enjoy it). I really do like these docks, they are very easy to drop your phone into, holds it at a very nice angle and I have never worried about damaging my USB port with it (unlike the Samsung Car Dock which always worried me).
I may still buy one of these for travel as they are small and seem to pack up well. I cant speak to this one specifically as I don't own it but if it is anything like the other two I have it is a very well build product. The one thing that has me a bit concerned is the statement about the cables. The cable they shipped with the old ones were definitely not short, I use one in my bedroom and it is about 6' long. They used to ship a long charge only cable and a shorter data cable, maybe they stopped doing that.
@rmgill Just wanted to thank you again for the recommendation. I bought the cheaper version you linked to in the OP and it appears to be the same as the more expensive one you bought. Very nice dock and killer price. Unfortunately, they're out of stock or I'd pick up another one for my desk at work.
I have a Ringke slim case on it and it slides into the dock with just the right amount of tension. Doesn't feel flimsy or particularly cheap and the back supports it well enough that I don't worry about the microUSB port getting damaged. Definitely recommend it.
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mercado79 said:
@rmgill Just wanted to thank you again for the recommendation. I bought the cheaper version you linked to in the OP and it appears to be the same as the more expensive one you bought. Very nice dock and killer price. Unfortunately, they're out of stock or I'd pick up another one for my desk at work.
I have a Ringke slim case on it and it slides into the dock with just the right amount of tension. Doesn't feel flimsy or particularly cheap and the back supports it well enough that I don't worry about the microUSB port getting damaged. Definitely recommend it.
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No problem, glad you're enjoying it! I'm planning on purchasing another for my desk as well within the next month.