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A Cradle for the TG01

WOOO.... guess what I found? I found a cradle that will work for the TG01! Best of all.... it is 20 pounds.
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/desk-genie-non-slip-charging-desk-stand-p22432.htm
AHHAHA, I am gonna order em all and sell em' for 200 bucks each on eBay! ... just kidding!

Kilihari said:
WOOO.... guess what I found? I found a cradle that will work for the TG01! Best of all.... it is 20 pounds.
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/desk-genie-non-slip-charging-desk-stand-p22432.htm
AHHAHA, I am gonna order em all and sell em' for 200 bucks each on eBay! ... just kidding!
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I don't want to dampen your enthusiasm, but I tried one of these a few months back and while the idea is great and it works fine with certain devices, the shape of the TG01 back is such that it doesn't have a sufficient surface area in contact with the rubber pad to work. It is due to the slight curvature and also the raised ridge just to the side of the speaker port. Basically the coefficient of friction is too low and it gently slides off.
It is better (but not perfect) turned landscape; you might improve by gently removing the platic ridge, but I decided not to mess about and returned the item.

Da-i-jo-u-bu! (no problem) as they say here in Japanese-o-land!!
K... you have got a point there, thanks man, so I got the black silicone case for the TG01 from http://www.amazon.co.uk/BLACK-SOFT-...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276388504&sr=1-1. The back should be now relatively flat, I really appreciate your advice, I don't think I would have picked up on that. I assume with the silicone that it will be more sticky too. I plan on only having the device in portrait on my desk, I will let you all know of any issues if I have any, I will post some pics of the device in the cradle on my desk. I also ordered a right angle micro USB plug-in for my device so it doesn't look strange on my desk. The angled plug-ins are looking really cool, have a look on eBay, just search for "angle micro usb" and you will have about 4 different types of angled USB plug-ins. I think that having an angled adapter will make the device look really sharp sitting on the cradle rather than having this cord stick 5 inches outta the side of the machine.
-Kilihari.

OOOOOOOOO HEY .. I got something better!
Gotta love em Chinese guys, they copy everything n' sell it fer 20 times less. EHHEHEHE.. Check it out, go on eBay, search for "usb cellphone stand" or just click on the long search link here and you can buy the item for like a couple of bucks with free shipping. It doesn't have the memory cards reader, but who needs em' anyways!
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=us...t=1&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50
-Kili.

This kind of gadgets usually are:
1) Rubbish
2) No bad for it's price
This one seems a good idea. Give us your review when received!!
Nice day

When are we getting a car mount

Samsung announced before the galaxy s line was released that all phones were getting among other things, a car mount. Its the only accessory I have really been pining after. Anyone have any idea about when its coming out?

car mount
I got a generic one off of ebay for $5. the suction cup is worthless but it came with spring loaded vent hooks also which keep it secure in my truck

i have a feeling it has something to do with the line out not working till froyo comes out, like with the home dock. at least i hope so. if we see froyo without a car dock i'm gonna be pissed.

I've ordered two of the Media Docks, $20 each shipped. One will stay in my office on my desk, the other I will be customizing to fit into the ashtray of my X5 so I don't have to fumble with the car charger and headphone cords anymore since 2.2 will enable the headphone jack on the dock through the MicroUSB port.

I finally just got rid of Sirius because my new car has bluetooth that I can play slacker through. Soooo I went and ordered one for $5 off ebay. I dont expect it to be top notch.... but as long as it holds the phone I am good.

djcslice said:
Samsung announced before the galaxy s line was released that all phones were getting among other things, a car mount. Its the only accessory I have really been pining after. Anyone have any idea about when its coming out?
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This is one thing I've been waiting for since I got my epic on release day. Starting to get sick of waiting. I want to probably get the Arkon beanbag mount but I hate that it doesn't come with a car charger and it's so freakin hard to find a car charger that has an angeled head (on the point that plug into the phone) so I don't have a goofy wire curved around the top of the phone.
I still do not have any mount or car charger yet as I still want to wait for the official dock but my patience is wearing very thin on this issue
Sent from my Samsung Epic 4G using XDA App

Proclip vehicle mount with adjustable ipod holder works 100% perfectly and allows enough adjustment to use with Epic bare or with any of the common snap on cases and such.

This was my biggest concern when I got the phone as well as I wasn't a fan of the top-mounted usb input Samsung chose to go with when most other devices are (logically IMO) bottom-mounted precisely because of cradling convenience.
I picked up a Bracketron universal vent mount. I then got a 3' car charger (straight) and a 3' stereo cable to input the audio into my radio. I lashed the two cables together about every 6" with black wire ties. It's really only a little over 1' from my radio to the mount, but I just let them loop over and hang down the left side onto the center of the console when I'm not in the car. And the extra length is nice as it allows you to easily pull the cables to you when you hop in the car for a quick/easy plug in before putting the phone in the dock. Perhaps not the most elegant solution, but it's passable and semi-efficient until a more official solution comes out (and even then I'm not a big fan of the landscape layout.)

This thread needs pics and links! I recently tried some little cheapy one at WalMart for $7, and while it was a super tight fit, it bounced around too much while driving to make it reasonably viewable to watch movies at the same time.

I did this with my epic and used a cheap crappy case I found on eBay and the cradle/mount from Garmin Nuvi.
lifehackerdotcom / 5593245 / build-a-custom-phone-car-mount-for-under-10
Using these as adhesive:
wwwdotamazondotcom / gp / product / B0001X6USW / ref=oss_product
Works amazingly well and is custom fit for our epics.

omgitzsars said:
I did this with my epic and used a cheap crappy case I found on eBay and the cradle/mount from Garmin Nuvi.
lifehackerdotcom / 5593245 / build-a-custom-phone-car-mount-for-under-10
Using these as adhesive:
wwwdotamazondotcom / gp / product / B0001X6USW / ref=oss_product
Works amazingly well and is custom fit for our epics.
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What case did you use?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

Just ordered 2 of these. Sprints stores said they didnt have it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250736510666&category=20336&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

$50?! I had a hard time spend under $10 on a universal one!

Its only money. I had to order 2. here is anouther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EV3YF4...e=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B004EV3YF4

dwyw42 said:
What case did you use?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
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Search for this on ebay:
Samsung Epic 4G Rubberized Hard Case Cover Black
Although any generic hard case works.

I ordered one from talkietech.com. $48.90 shipped.

http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/26862
$32 shipped.

Anyone get one? I am guessing by the look that it does not work with a case.

Can anyone post a few more detailed pics when they get it please? I'd like to know a few things like if it has a connection for audio out, and does it work? If not, can you plug in a 3.5 audio cable or does the mount obstruct the jack? How does the "cradle' attach to the "mount"? Could one use just the cradle part with their own mount? How much tilt/swivel does it allow for? TIA

kraminc said:
Its only money. I had to order 2. here is anouther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EV3YF4...e=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B004EV3YF4
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LOL...I love it when people say that. Well feel free to send me one, I mean, it's only money.

Cheap headrest Touchpad holder for car... $8.56 + FS

Guys,
I searched and couldn't find in this forum, Not sure this one posted already or not.
I just bought this looks great to use for my car. Yes SHIP FROM USA NOT FROM CHINA. Just want to share. It can be used for Ipad 1, 2 and Motorola Xoom also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120836593678?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I know this has been up for a while but I just noticed this. Thanks for sharing I need something like this.
classicnerd butta touchpad.

Do you have a pic of it installed?
G2x

Monoprice has a decent mount.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p..._id=1082809&p_id=5716&seq=1&format=4#feedback

DWhite456 said:
Monoprice has a decent mount.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p..._id=1082809&p_id=5716&seq=1&format=4#feedback
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Dude your right! That one looks even better. Thanks
G2x

I'm sorry I'm too late to stop you buying this mount. I bought one a few months ago and used it in a family trip. I put the tablet mount on the back of the passenger headrest for my 2 yr old to watch whilst we were on the road. Btw, use video in Webos as it last for > 5 hours (haven't had it working longer yet). In Android it lasts less than 2.5 hrs. Anyway, you can't leave the mount up if the touchpad isn't in the mount as all the edges are sharp and the mount sticks out so much any bending into that area and you either scratch yourself badly or hit your head on it and it hurts. So as a result I was taking it off and replacing it every time we stopped for more than a few hours anywhere. After a week of this, one of the hinges broke. They're plastic and can't handle so many on/off's & there's no way of fixing it. Yeah, it's cheap but the design is appalling. My advice to others looking at this is DON'T BUY IT.

I was looking for something like this awhile go but I already had the custom fit case so i strapped that to a headrest and it hung from the strap.

The monoprice one looks good, but monoprice.com charges shipping so it comes to over $14 (for me anyway), so I checked amazon and they have the exact same thing I picked up for 10.50 including shipping.

Neat find! I'm assuming these will fit with the HP Touchpad cases on?

Recommended bags for TF700

Hi,
i was looking to get a messenger style bag that would fit and protect my TF700 but couldn't find much information so i thought it would be a good idea to list the items that do fit it.
Personnaly after some online search i decided on STM's iPad Scout 2.
The bag is really thought for an iPad so the TF700 doesn't fit perfectly (see attached pictures), you might want to get the XS Scout 2 (for 11" laptops) if that's an issue for you, but i wanted a vertical bag (the XS holds the unit horizontally).
But i'm happy with it, the device fits with or without the dock and the bag is the perfect size for me (holds in addition to TF700 a kindle, small notepad, keys, pens and a few small items).
FYI the bag was 46.94 GBP with european shipping included, or $44 on amazon.com.

I own this bag Mobile Edge vertical messenger bag
I like it a lot. There's room for my 13" laptop and my TF700, plus a bunch of other stuff.

Another beautiful three - http://www.gojistyle.com/sleeves/102_inch.aspx and http://www.mobileedge.com/slimline-ultrabook-tablet-folding-tote.html and http://www.bonecollection.com/en/products/detail/ipag/
Yes, not exactly for TF700 but seems to fit the tablet + dock

I use, and really like the Case Crown Messenger Bag. 4.4 stars out of 53 reviews on Amazon. $32.19 with free prime shipping, a little expensive IMO but it fits very well (dock on/off or dock stowed separately and there's compartments to keep the tab and dock apart so nothing is getting scratched), has a few pockets for accessories and is well made. I've used a few messenger style bags and this is by far the best one I've found.

I found this, http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUGEE-Moder..._Accessories&hash=item4169697d23#ht_963wt_932

Yooboo26 said:
I found this, http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUGEE-Moder..._Accessories&hash=item4169697d23#ht_963wt_932
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Hmm, new ebay seller with 0 feedback and this bag is $32.99 and coming from Hong Kong? The bag itself looks decent, but not worth it for the way slow shipping and risk...

I've been using this one by Targus. It's made for the iPad, but it fits my tablet with keyboard perfectly, and is a great little gadget bag.

I use a generic 10.1 inch tablet, inland, microfiber sleeve I got at fry's for 2 bucks on one of their sales. Anything can work really.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda app-developers app

Mobile Edge Edge Netbook ScanFast for 13"
I'm pretty happy with this one. I had a laptop bag, but it heavy and bulky. In addition to being trim (thinner than it looks in the pictures, actually), this one has the most comfortable gel-filled strap ever.

Nappolo Cumana
I second the Targus Citygear bag. The infinity fits perfectly, and you have room for a legal pad, charger, pens, phone, etc. It's not so large that you may as well have a backpack or a full-size messenger bag, but it has ample space for everything I need, and has padding for protection. I picked mine up on amazon (prime eligible!) for $23.43.

Am using a small suitable for 7-10.2inc netbooks/tablets, its Case Logic VNA210 Black... (can't provide link becoz of insufficient posts, but Google is your friend )
I paid around 24 Dollar (+/- 20 Euro) and it easily can handle more then one tablet, or combination, tablet or tablet with dock or other stuff like external harddrive (in my case it holds a WD My Passport 500GB in the small front space) and there plenty of space left for other small stuff like extra SD cards etc....
kind regards,

NefariousFoe said:
I second the Targus Citygear bag. The infinity fits perfectly, and you have room for a legal pad, charger, pens, phone, etc. It's not so large that you may as well have a backpack or a full-size messenger bag, but it has ample space for everything I need, and has padding for protection. I picked mine up on amazon (prime eligible!) for $23.43.
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:good: This one as well. Been using it for about 1.5 years now (got it with my XOOM in March, 2011). Perfect fit, travels well, plenty of pockets for phone, keys, etc.
It's my daily driver.

icenerdslim said:
Hi,
i was looking to get a messenger style bag that would fit and protect my TF700 but couldn't find much information so i thought it would be a good idea to list the items that do fit it.
Personnaly after some online search i decided on STM's iPad Scout 2.
The bag is really thought for an iPad so the TF700 doesn't fit perfectly (see attached pictures), you might want to get the XS Scout 2 (for 11" laptops) if that's an issue for you, but i wanted a vertical bag (the XS holds the unit horizontally).
But i'm happy with it, the device fits with or without the dock and the bag is the perfect size for me (holds in addition to TF700 a kindle, small notepad, keys, pens and a few small items).
FYI the bag was 46.94 GBP with european shipping included, or $44 on amazon.com.
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Thanks for posting this. Have you or anyone else looked at the STM Stash? http://www.stmbags.com.au/catalog/laptop-bags/stash-iPad/
I like the STM style and functionality but the closure on this Scout looks strained by the TF700 and I'm worried the velcro won't hold after a while.

Docks and Prices

So after reading around various other older threads and using my google-fu, I came to the realization that if there was a specific desk-dock (not to be mistaken with the lapdock [has its own thread] or the vehicle dock) for the A2, that it was already long gone from the market. What I was able to find however is that there are still plenty of 89511N and 89512N available out there.
The Motorola HD Dock is currently $18 w/free shipping for Prime. It has an HDMI port.
The Motorola HD Station Dock is currently $30 w/free shipping for Prime. It has an HDMI port as well as 3 USB ports.
These are the only 2 'desk' docks that I know for certain are compatible with the A2. The Bionic dock, while compatible in terms of function, just looks plain awkward, and at least in my case, trying to reverse the cables just left me with a non-functional dock.
Also available is the Motorola Atrix 2 Vehicle Navigation Dock, also at $30 w/free shipping for Prime.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for other A2 'dock deals' and post them here as I see them.

Thanks for the effort.
I wanted to Buy HD Station (with Remote), it is not available on Motorola website and Amazon is selling it for $ 105.
can you use your Google-Fu skills and get good deals :laugh:

I built my own dock with a nice piece of wood and a router attachment on a Dremel. Just routed out a groove and beveled the edges nicely, then drilled a hole in the right spot for the a usb cable to stick up and sealed it in with epoxy.

lkrasner said:
I built my own dock with a nice piece of wood and a router attachment on a Dremel. Just routed out a groove and beveled the edges nicely, then drilled a hole in the right spot for the a usb cable to stick up and sealed it in with epoxy.
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Can you post pictures of the Dock ?

notowork said:
Can you post pictures of the Dock ?
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Will do when i get home later!
I have to say that I would have made some modifications doing it again, mainly in my choice of wood. what i used was way to hard and was extremely difficult to route out, causing some burning.

Cheapest I could find at this point was Micro Center for $72.99, but only available in store. Otherwise, yeah, eBay and WalMart both have it for 105, as you noted. The model number for that specific one is 89522N.

While watching ebay a few days ago i found this lapdock for the original Atrix , they usually go for $50 used! so this one is going for almost $16 with $2.99 S & H and its brand new in the box! there is 9 hours left on this auction yet,but here is the product # 230975680637 for any one who is interested.
Modding one of this puppies was fun and a great addition to my A2.